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Merritt transit marks 5 years Ridership increased by about 200 per cent since 2007 By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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NEW PLAYGROUND (L-R) Students from Nicola Canford Elementary in Lower Nicola, Darren Gauthier and Jersi Emmerick, both Grade 3, enjoy the new playground at Smith Pioneer Park last Thursday. Teachers picked the ideal day, as temperatures tempted the 10 C mark. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

The City of Merritt celebrated Merritt Transit’s fifth anniversary with a coffee and cake reception at the Civic Centre on Tuesday. According to a press release, ridership over the last five years has increased more than 200 per cent, while service hours have also increased from five days a week to six, and from 10.5 hours per day to 15. “We’ve come a long way for a short time,” BC Transit

Senior Regional Transit Manager Steve Harvard said in a speech to about 10 people. “If you want to talk about ridership... wow, what a success story.” Harvard said when the buses began running, they averaged 1,500 riders per month. Last year, they averaged 4,600 per month. Transit arrived in Merritt on Nov. 5, 2007, after members of city council formed a transit committee to start bus service in the city.

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Council asked to forgive church charges By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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At least one member of a church congregation wants the City of Merritt to waive fees charged for water meter installation and garbage collection. Trinity United Church member Richie Gage told council at their regular meeting on Nov. 20 that churches provide the community with numerous benefits and they shouldn’t have to

pay the fees. “We are currently put in the same category as a business,” he said. “There is no end to what churches do in this community. We run soup kitchens and donate to the [Nicola Valley and District Food Bank].” He said the church is challenged to pay $300 for a water meter, $200 for installation, $150 for turning it on, and a “mandatory” $60 plumbing inspection fee. Some

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churches will also be challenged to pay a $200 backflow valve, he said. The city now requires the meter on all serviced properties. Another $800 is required to pay for garbage disposal each year, though council recently reduced that by about

$300 for all businesses in the city. Gage said he pays about $350 per year at his home. But according to the city’s chief administrative officer Matt Noble, the province assesses churches as commercial entities and council instructed city staff to charge

churches according to the designation. “When I did check, I was led to believe that all other cities deal with this issue the way that we’re dealing with it now,” he said, noting churches are already exempt from municipal taxes in Merritt. Coun. Mike Goetz said the city would have to omit every Merritt church from the charges if the Trinity United request is granted.

“Most churches in town are tax exempt, so you pay no taxes,” he said. “The problem is you already get a tax break as it is.” Coun. Harry Kroeker said despite the commercial designation to churches, council has an opportunity to review the charges. “I think we as a council could make exceptions to this particular situation,” he said. “Why should these churches

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Dignitaries reflect on the early days of Merritt transit From Page 1 “For the first five months that we ran transit here in Merritt, it was all done by volunteers,” said Coun. Alastair Murdoch, who served on the transit committee. “It was fun, challenging and stressful that first year. “Basically we started working in June or July, working with Transit on scheduling, routing, bus stops, and all that stuff. Then we had to hire the first two or three drivers to get that up and started.” The plan became a reality with partnerships between the city, BC Transit, ThompsonNicola Regional District, Lower Nicola Indian Band, and Nicola Valley Transportation Society. “Residents both in the City of Merritt and in Lower Nicola have benefited by having access to a reliable and

usable service,” Mayor Susan Roline said. “Congratulations on a well-deserved anniversary of five years.” With ridership and service hours up, the transit board is now looking into whether it’s economical or necessary to expand. “The next step is the more challenging thing,” Murdoch said. “Do we run to Sunday, do we run later in the evening, do we try to service parts of Merritt that haven’t been served so far, and if we do, how do we work that into our schedule?” Murdoch said BC Transit funds half of the cost of operating the buses, which helps keep fares low. An adult fare is $1.50, and seniors and students pay $1.25 per ride. Merritt Transit operates once an hour on four routes through Lower Nicola, Collettville, Diamond Vale and the North End of Merritt.

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Co-organizers for Merrittonians Against Gas Price Fixing Jen Heard (L) and Michelle Quilliam (R), stand on either side of Fraser-Nicola MLA Harry Lali on Saturday during a protest along Gasoline Alley. Both federal and provincial politicians have joined the fight to try to lower the price of gas in Merritt. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

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Merrittonians Against Gas Price Fixing is getting more than just honks in support of its campaign to bring Merritt’s gas prices in line with Kamloops’. Fraser-Nicola NDP MLA Harry Lali held a sign at the latest protest in Gasoline Alley Saturday, alongside protesters urging drivers to boycott the city’s gas stations due to their high prices. “The oil companies need to realize — and it’s all dictated by the oil companies and not necessarily the merchants out here — that they can’t do this,” Lali said. “I want to let people know that they are being price gouged in Merritt, and it need not be that way.” Group organizers said

the goal of the protests is to get Merritt gas prices in line with those in Kamloops. During Saturday’s protest, some stations in Kamloops sold gas for $1.129 per litre, while Merritt’s lowest price was $1.199. At press time Tuesday, Kamloops’ lowest price was $1.119 per litre while Merritt’s remained at $1.199 per litre, according to bcgasprices. com. The group is also receiving support from Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas, who is filing a submission to the Competition Bureau to look, by the end of the year, into the apparent low competition among Merritt gas stations, according to executive assistant Rudy Enzmann. He said Albas’ office received a document obtained by a constituent’s unrelated Freedom

of Information request that raised questions about the competition among gas retailers. Enzmann said the Merritt protests have been helpful in supporting the complaint. “We thought it really illustrated a side to the industry that is sort of deserving of a little bit more investigation,” he said. “It’s a challenge when you’re looking at gas pricing and there’s a theory on how it’s supposed to work versus what seems to be actually happening.” One of the considerations about the different prices between Merritt and Kamloops is the transportation cost to drive gas here. “While nobody discounts that transportation costs play a role, the reality is that it’s a lot less costly to take fuel from Kamloops to

Merritt than it would be from, say, a refinery in Burnaby to Merritt,” Enzmann said. “If there’s an advantage in lower shipping costs — which, by nature, there has to be — you would think that would be reflective. In Merritt’s case, it certainly doesn’t seem to be.” Chevron spokeswoman Ella Misfeldt has said Kamloops is considered a separate market, but Lali said the average $0.21 per litre price difference between the two cities still didn’t add up. “I can’t see that in order to deliver gasoline to Merritt by these wholesale outfits that it’s going to cost them $0.21 per litre more than it costs to deliver it to Kamloops,” he said. Protest organizers said people in the city have largely been supportive of the group, but it has

faced some criticism for driving people away from local businesses. “We are in support of local business and we want people to be aware of the fact that money is literally being driven to Kamloops,” protest co-organizer Jen Heard said. “And lower gas prices would keep people shopping in Merritt instead of going to Kamloops.” Merritt Chamber of Commerce President Jen Eaton said the organization is remaining neutral on the criticisms that boycotts are pushing spending out of Merritt, and stressed that the chamber exists to help local businesses. However, some local business owners have circulated paper petitions supporting the protest at their stores, including Drop Dead Threadz and Canada Cafe.

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Community policing updates The following is an excerpt from the Nov. 20 City of Merritt council meeting. Social Planning Council Housing Task Group: The task group has had another busy month: touring facilities, applying for grants, and submitting the paperwork for non-profit status to form the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society.â&#x20AC;? The society has applied for a community development co-ordinator through Human Resources and Skills Development

Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funding for the Homelessness Partnering Strategy for Rural and Remote Homelessness. If the grant application is successful, the incumbent will work to bring the community together around homelessness. Plans for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cold weather shelter are underway and, so far, financial support will be provided by BC Housing, the City of Merritt, and Fortis BC. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shelter model will differ from the previous years, as four to six personnel will be paid for consistent weekly shift work.

Even with sizable contribution from BC Housing, the budget currently stands a few thousand dollars short. Volunteers will still be needed and the location has yet to be determined. School Zone Safety Blitz The Community Policing Officeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Speed Watch program partnered with School District 58, ICBC, the Merritt RCMP, Central Interior Traffic Services and Tim Hortons for a positive ticket program. The program

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Bears On The Prowl Before Hibernation For Immediate Release (November 19/12): The Bear Aware program and the ThompsonNicola Regional District would like to remind everyone to ensure their community stays free of bear attractants this month as bears make final preparations for hibernation. Bears aim to gain two to five pounds per day during this period, so they are on the lookout for any easy meals. Surveys conducted in the last two weeks revealed that garbage bins, barbecues, and yard waste are the top three bear attractants in many neighbourhoods. Compost, bird seed, and outdoor fridges make up the rest of the items noted in the surveys. Bears have recently been sighted throughout the TNRD and reports indicate that garbage left outside was the attractant in most cases. Help your neighbourhood be Bear Aware this year and next by following these simple steps: t 4UPSF HBSCBHF JOTJEF PS JO B CFBS QSPPG DPOUBJOFS VOUJM EJTQPTBM %P OPU QVU HBSCBHF outside the night before pick-up. t %P OPU QMBDF CJSE GFFEFST PVUTJEF VOUJM %FD t ,FFQ CBSCFDVFT DMFBO BOE GSFF PG SFTJEVBM GPPE BOE HSFBTF t 'FFE QFUT JOTJEF BOE TUPSF QFU GPPE JOEPPST t .JY DPNQPTU SFHVMBSMZ PS USFBU XJUI MJNF UP SFEVDF PEPVS t 1JDL BOZ SFNBJOJOH GSVJU BOE TIBSF XJUI GSJFOET JG ZPV IBWF UPP NVDI UP IBOEMF The Bear Aware program would also like to extend a warm welcome to two new enthusiastic volunteers in Clearwater. To view bear sightings in your area, check out the new Bear Aware interactive online map BU XXX CFBSBXBSF CD DB UIBU MPDBUFT CFBST BOE JEFOUJÄ&#x2022;FT BUUSBDUBOUT 'PS NPSF PO CFBST TJHIUJOHT go to www.facebook.com/BearAwareBC. The Bear Aware program is sponsored by the TNRD and the Ministry of Environment. Please report sightings or conflicts with bears to the Conservation Officer Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RAPP hotline at 1.877.952.7277. -30For more information, or if you would like to volunteer, contact: Emily Lomas, TNRD Bear Aware community co-ordinator, at 250.319.6265 or at tnrd@bearaware.bc.ca The TNRD covers 11 municipalities (Ashcroft, Barriere, Cache Creek, Chase, Clearwater, Clinton, Kamloops, Logan Lake, Lytton, Merritt and Sun Peaks) and 10 Electoral Areas - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? (Wells Gray Country), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? (Thompson Headwaters), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eâ&#x20AC;? (Bonaparte Plateau), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;? (Blue Sky Country), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jâ&#x20AC;? (Copper Desert Country), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oâ&#x20AC;? (Lower North Thompson) and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pâ&#x20AC;? (Rivers and the Peaks). The TNRD provides over 120 services including planning and building inspection, solid waste management, emergency preparedness and 9-1-1 services, recreation, utilities, television rebroadcasting, river buoys, transit, tourism, economic development, library services and operates a film commission.

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recognized drivers in school zones who were following the posted speed limits. Three elementary schools were selected to work with in the month of October: Merritt Bench Elementary School, Nicola Canford Elementary School and Merritt Central Elementary School. Students at these three schools were provided with an art space on the positive tickets to draw a pic-

ture or write a message to drivers thanking them for slowing down. The blitzes features selected students from senior grades who worked with speed watch volunteers, the RCMP and community policing staff to distribute the positive tickets in the school zones. City of Merritt council meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Programs at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

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Council meeting date: Tuesday, December 4 - 6 p.m. in camera - 7 p.m. regular council meeting Council agenda and council minutes are now available at http://www.merritt.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=121

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Nineteen Merritt men will walk a runway in women’s shoes to take a stand against gender-based violence. Nicola Family Therapy is holding the Mz Judged beauty pageant at the Civic Centre on Dec. 1 in support of the international White Ribbon Campaign, in which men around the world speak out against violence against women. The event will feature local men dressed as women in a typical — but not traditional — beauty pageant, complete with swimwear and talent portions. “There will be an evening gown portion, swimwear or beachwear segment, a talent show segment, and a panel of judges,” Nicola Family Therapy office manager Shannon Daw said. “By presenting themselves as women for one night, they’re being judged like all women are, every day. It gives them a sample of what women live with every day.” Nicola Family Therapy is a non-profit organization that provides counselling to groups, individuals, families and couples in the area, with the majority of the work offered to women and children survivors of violence. Proceeds from the event will help increase the services Nicola Family Therapy offers to men. Though this is the first Mz Judged pageant in Merritt, Daw said it’s modelled after a similar event in Prince Rupert, which was supportive of

‘There will be an evening gown portion, swimwear or beach wear segment...’ —NICOLA FAMILY THERAPY OFFICE MANAGER SHANNON DAW

Merritt holding its own pageant. “It’s something new for our community,” Daw said. “We thought we would try it here, and it’s kind of a winwin situation. It raises awareness in the community and it gives men the opportunity to speak out by participating. There are a lot of people in our community who’ve never heard of the White Ribbon Campaign, so this is information for them as well. I find that with a lot of people that I speak with, once they realize the event is for raising awareness, they’re even more supportive.” The men participating in the event chose their own stage names, including “Mz. Diagnosed,” “Ms. De Meanor,” and “Mz. Behaving.” Contestants will compete for the top crown, the Mz Judged 2012 title, and two runner-up crowns from five judges. They also have to raise $100 in pledges to participate, and the contestant with the most pledges will receive a special honour on the night of the pageant. Daw said it’s a fun way to raise awareness about a serious issue in the Nicola Valley and around the world. “It’s not a drag queen show,” she said. “This is just men taking to the stage in highheeled shoes for one night and presenting themselves as women and being judged as

women — just what we face every day, basically.” Given its mature theme, Daw suggests parents use discretion in

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bringing their children to the event, though it’s not technically an adult event. The pageant starts at 7 p.m. with doors opening an hour early for rush seating, and there will also be a cash bar. Tickets are $20 in advance at Nicola Family Therapy or $25 at the door. In B.C., there were 13,574 victims of fam-

Select quotes from the Mz Judged 2012 hopefuls:

Most attractive physical attribute: Mz Diagnozed has played soccer all his/her life and has very muscular thighs and buttocks as a result. (Bob Hughes) Eyebrows and ear hairs (John Anderson/ Mz Laid) My juicy smile (Derek Mobbs/Mz Steak) My long legs that carry me on many wild western adventures (Mark Elliott/Mz Adventure) Wrangler butt (Jayson Charters/Downtown Shirley) A beauty mark like Cindy Crawford on my left eye. My nephew says it looks like a spider (Dan Fremlin/Mz Behaving)

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HERALD OPINION Poverty of politics continues

TOM FLETCHER B.C. VIEWS VICTORIA – B.C.’s ritual day of shame over child poverty has come and gone once again, with politicians trading blame and time-worn talking points. The occasion was an annual gathering staged at the B.C. Teachers’ Federation office in downtown Vancouver. It is organized by First Call, an umbrella group sponsored by the BCTF, the B.C. Government Employees’ Union and a collection of like-minded “anti-poverty activists,” as they describe themselves in their latest report. The familiar script unfolded. The report misinterprets federal income statistics from two years ago and calls for a long list of uncosted, but hugely expensive measures that they assert will make B.C. the first jurisdiction in human history to eradicate poverty. A sampling: provide raises for employees and contractors at all levels of government until they are making an unspecified “living wage,” because we all know how public sector workers uniquely suffer from pay and pension inequality. Raise the minimum wage again and index it to inflation. Establish universal public dental care, prescription drug and eye care programs, and daycare. (Dismiss targeted programs that already provide this.) Raise welfare rates and expand eligibility for employment insurance. Cut tuition and provide more student grants. Eliminate homelessness.

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PHILLIP WOOLGAR Merritt HERALD In being ordered Tuesday to vacate his seat as Toronto’s mayor, Rob Ford serves as an example to politicians who are thinking of voting on a topic in which they have a conflict of interest. Ford was told he

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needs to leave his seat as mayor within two weeks, after Ontario Superior Court Justice Charles T. Hackland said Ford violated provincial conflict of interest rules. He was found guilty of fundraising $3,150 for his football charity through city resources. He then participated in a vote that absolved him of paying the money back to the city. The case is similar to the lawsuit that Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz is facing for allegedly spending about $3,000 of taxpayer money on a dinner for

his staff at Hu’s Asian Bistro, which is a restaurant he owned at the time. That case is still in the courts. What is surprising is that many politicians who are in conflict of interest say they aren’t aware of the rules. But it’s pretty basic, and it requires no investigation of any community charter, just common sense. The rule says if a member of council has an interest in a matter that is being addressed by council, that member has to leave the room,

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YOUR OPINION No reliable way to Foreign investment discussion on the Hill measure poverty From Page 6 And so it continues toward a socialist Utopia and certain bankruptcy for provincial and federal governments already deeply in the red. I wrote about these numbers when Statistics Canada released them back in June. They showed a modest improvement nationally and provincially in what they measure, which is not poverty, but the relative relationship between income groups. First Call dismisses that improvement as “a dismal record.” My point is not to deny that there are many poor people in B.C. and Canada. There are. But at this point we don’t even have a reliable way of measuring the problem, let alone effective solutions. The report states: “Statistics Canada said the child poverty rate in Greater Vancouver was 18.4 per cent in 2010 …” No, Statistics Canada didn’t say that. They said what they always say, that “LowIncome Cut-Off,” or LICO figures, are not an accurate measure of poverty. The political response was equally predictable. Veteran NDP MP Libby Davies led the charge in Ottawa. The government must establish a national anti-poverty strategy with firm annual goals, she said, reciting the identical script of the B.C. NDP. Davies didn’t mention that Manitoba is among the provinces with such a plan. It’s the only province that finished below B.C. in the percentage of children living in low-income homes. These plans are mainly gesture politics, providing the appearance of action. Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux spoke on behalf of the B.C. Liberal government, and she, too, stuck to a familiar script. The best path out of poverty is a job, she said. This is true, but also obvious. Then Cadieux went on about the “B.C. Jobs Plan,” which has its own sorry record of misrepresented federal statistics. Here’s one of the report’s more blindingly obvious section headings: “Child poverty concentrated in big cities.” No kidding. The whole population is concentrated in big cities. Herein lies a clue that is missed by “activists” for ever-larger government. Poor people are increasingly crowded into the most expensive places. If I’m on welfare or working in a low-wage job and receiving a provincial rent subsidy (one of those things LICO doesn’t measure), should I live in downtown Victoria or Vancouver? Shouldn’t I relocate to a smaller community where housing is cheaper? There are lots of complications to this, but some kind of incentive to relocate could help big and small communities. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

DAN ALBAS View from the HILL Last week was an interesting one on Parliament Hill as trade and foreign investment discussions remain an active topic in the House of Commons as well as in many Parliamentary committees. The Opposition NDP remain opposed to foreign investment and the vast majority of trade agreements that have come before the House to date. The NDP have also taken aim at the record of the Liberals when in Government pointing out that, and I quote directly from an NDP statement in the House, “There were 10,000 foreign investment applications approved when the Liberals were in power, all of them rubber stamped. They never rejected a single one and never attached conditions.” In contrast and as I reported in last week’s report, our Conservative government is the first in recent history to reject foreign ownership of Canadianowned resources as laid out in section 20 of the Canada Investment Act. Rejections of the recent Malaysian Petronas proposal and the rejection of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan in 2010 are examples of this. This discussion became more animated recently when current Liberal MP and the front-running candidate for leader of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau, announced

strong support for the CNOOC Nexen deal, calling it “good for Canada.” I reference this to point out that in spite of what you may sometimes hear, the diversity of opinion and democratic debate is certainly just as lively in Ottawa as it is in many coffee shops and letters to the editor throughout OkanaganCoquihalla. In last week’s report I also provided a real-life example of how foreign investment creates wellpaying jobs right here in our region — specifically the investment by the Mitsubishi Materials Corporation that led to the opening of Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton. Last week’s report focusing on the importance of rural resource communities and mining, generated a large amount of feedback as many citizens were aware of the importance of mining to communities such as Princeton, Okanagan Falls, Merritt, Logan Lake and elsewhere, but in many cases were not aware that foreign investment was involved. That being said, I also hear from citizens who do not support mining, trade and foreign investment as well as hearing from citizens who would be more supportive under different circumstances. Many of the points raised are of great interest to me. Some have rightly asked; “Why do we need to rely on foreign investment?” While many people can recognize the economic benefits and jobs of these kinds of projects, one has to be mindful that although Canada is blessed with natural resources, our comparatively small population

makes it challenging to fund all of these projects with Canadian investment alone. Even the Canadian Pension Plan, like many large funds, diversify the holdings internationally in order to protect the investments and generate a return. To encourage those who wish to diversify and invest in Canada, it is important to offer protection and, certainly, overinvestment capital. The need for transparent environmental processes that are straightforward and timely is important. Likewise is the importance to have international agreements in place that outline administrative process and dispute resolution mechanisms. These have all been topics of debate in the 41st Parliament and ones that we have addressed or continue to work on. While government certainly has a role to play in creating a strong and accountable regulatory environment, it is not the government that puts forward potential projects — it is up to the private sector to propose projects, whether a refinery, smelter, mine, production facility, or otherwise. A secondary and equally important consideration is that in order to increase value-added exports, Canada must have international markets to sell into, which is why our government has put such an emphasis on expanding trade. Whether it be in blocks of countries such as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union or bilateral agreements like Canada-India free trade agreement that is currently under negotiation. This

is why since 2006 our government has concluded trade agreements with nine different countries and has initiated negotiations with 60 other countries. Using the example of India, few are aware that Canada and India have a rapidly growing commercial trading relationship — last year the bilateral trade between our two countries generated roughly $5 billion in revenues, a 23 per cent increase over the previous year. While many have suggested these numbers are based on imports into Canada, in reality more than half of this amount, $2.6 billion, is actually based on Canadian exports into India. At a recent Diwali event at the temple in Summerland, I heard a tremendous amount of support for the Prime Minister’s efforts to expand our trade with India. It should also be pointed out that it is not just those that have familial ties with India that would benefit from a free trade agreement. Dried vegetables, fertilizers, paper, paperboard, aircraft and related parts are some of Canada’s most common exports into India — coming from all across this great country. India has a market that exceeds 1.2 billion people and has forecast annual economic growth of 6.3 per cent between now and 2017. India is one of many countries that represent an important opportunity that can be filled by Canadian expertise, products and services that create local jobs and support our regional economies. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for OkanaganCoquihalla and can be reached at dan.albas@parl.gc.ca. Dan Albas

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Four area women have released the first three books in their It’s Okay to be Me series, and they’re not just intended for children. “It’s not just the kids we’re targeting it for — the parents who are reading this to the kids also have to heal from their own wounds,” author Jen Eaton said. “It’s been a healing process for us doing these books, too. I was one of those kids, and both of my kids have been bullied.” The group held a book launch on Nov. 21 for the first three titles in the series: “Lisa’s Story,” about a girl who learns about her heritage from her grandmother; “Carl’s Story,” about a boy who discovers advantages of being blind; and “Our Story,” about Julie and Jamie, a pair of best friends whose heights set them apart from other children. “None of the names are the same, but every story is somebody we’ve met,” Eaton said. “It’s celebrating uniqueness and finding strength in what are apparent weak-

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nesses. It’s about trying to empower that one person and have them all realize that it’s perfectly fine to be yourself.” The idea for the series came from publisher Etelka Gillespie, who approached Eaton about the books when she was looking for people to partner with on the project. Eaton and Gillespie then partnered with Vernonbased graphic designer Sofie Hartwick to put the books together with Kamloops-based painter Darlene Loewen’s illustrations. “[Loewen] did some of the drawings and just instantly, you have flashbacks from childhood, because you’ve seen yourself in these situations in school or on the playground and places like that,” Eaton said. “She just put pen to page and drew exactly what we

were thinking.” The four women, who comprise We4 Publishing Ltd., operate with a mandate to empower and enlighten one child at a time and are keeping busy with publicity for their first three titles. The group has a book signing at the Glass Hive Studio in Abbotsford on Saturday, tentatively scheduled appearances at the local library, Home Hardware, and Cooper’s Foods in Kamloops over the winter, and other events booked into the spring. On top of that, Eaton said they’re working on widening distribution on It’s Okay to be Me. “We’ve had a couple chains, grocery stores and stuff, ask for all the legal paperwork and everything else so we can distribute to them B.C.wide, not just locally,” Eaton said. Despite that amount of effort, they’re also working on two more installments, and expect to publish more than just their own titles with We4 Publishing in the future. “It’s been quite a few years in the making, so it’s a dream for all of us,” Gillespie said.

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The Merritt RCMP are ready to write their naughty list this holiday season as they ramp up road enforcement. “Police are concerned for the safety of the travelling public, especially during the higher-risk winter driving season,” said Merritt’s Southeast Traffic Const. Dave Fahlman, noting there will be increased presence in the Nicola Valley and on highways. “We will increase road checks to make sure people aren’t impaired by drugs and alcohol.” The exact number of road checks isn’t known because it depends on resources, he added. “But if you are driving during the holiday season, you can expect to see the police and you’re going to likely speak to a police officer.” Officers will also check to see if vehicles are equipped with winter tires or chains, at least one of which is required by law on highways around Merritt when labelled as such during the winter. Fahlman said he’s noticed a reduction in the number of drunk

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Invalid licence, vehicle impounded On Nov. 17 at approximately 4 p.m., Merritt RCMP, while investigating another file in the Moses Bent Road area, located a

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Driving prohibition, invalid insurance On Nov. 17 at approximately 9 p.m. during patrols in the Lower Nicola area, Merritt RCMP observed a vehicle with no taillights pass west on Highway 8. The vehicle was stopped, and the driver, a local 32-year-old man, was driving the vehicle with no insurance, no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and was using the wrong licence plates. Subsequent to being arrested, the

driver was found to be in possession of a marijuana pipe with marijuana residue. It was also determined through checks with the Motor Vehicle Branch that the man was a Vehicle Impound candidate. He was issued a driving prohibition and his vehicle was impounded.

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Pot paraphernalia seized On Nov. 17 at approximately 1 a.m., Merritt RCMP observed a vehicle leaving the parking lot of the Central Elementary School in Merritt. When the vehicle was stopped, police smelled an odour of burnt marijuana coming from the interior of the truck. The driver, a local 18-year-old male, admitted to having smoked some marijuana. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a marijuana kit, including a glass pipe, rolling papers and a quantity of marijuana. No charges were laid.

52-year-old man who had been drinking in his vehicle. Investigation determined that the manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired and his driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence was subsequently suspended for three days. It was also determined that the man did not hold a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and that he was a vehicle impound candidate because he was an unlicensed driver. His vehicle was impounded.

The 43-year-old was taken to Merritt Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

7-11 brawl On Nov. 17 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a report of a fight between several males in the 7-11 parking lot. One person was reported to be injured and lying on the ground while the other parties were reported to have fled. Provincial Ambulance attended and treated an injured 43-year-old local male. Investigation resulted in determining that the man, who was grossly intoxicated, had started yelling at several teenagers while they were in Spirit Square. He eventually started a fight with them and blows were exchanged. Another adult male observed this behavior and tried to intervene on the teensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; behalf. The two adults started to fight and the 43-year-old struck his head on the pavement as he fell. Two independent witnesses confirmed the sequence of events. No charges were laid.

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Man evading police accused of choking, confining girlfriend Woman choked with laptop cord On Nov. 17, Merritt RCMP responded to a domestic violence call in the 3500 block of Voght Street. The victim, a 38-year-old woman from Nova Scotia, reported that she had been assaulted by her 36-year-old boyfriend at a local motel. The woman alleged she had been assaulted physically, choked with a laptop charging cord, and not allowed to leave the motel. She managed to escape and sought help in calling police. The woman suffered injuries to her arms, face, and neck but is now safe. Police have charged Craig Ferguson with the following offences: forcible confinement; assault with a weapon; assault and uttering threats. A warrant has been issued for Craig Ferguson and police believe that he may still be in the Merritt area. He is aware that the police are looking for him and is evading police.

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Impaired driving On Nov. 18 at approximately 12:30 a.m., Merritt RCMP observed a Nissan pickup come off Gasoline Alley and hit the median without any lights on. The sole occupant of the vehicle, a 31-year-old man from Nicola Lake, was found to have been drinking and it was determined that his ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired. Police obtained a breath sample that resulted in a fail. The manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s driving privileges were suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded.

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It isn’t easy interviewing Santa Claus. Sitting at one of the tables at Desert Gardens Community Centre — Santa was volunteering at a seniors’ program he comes to town to help with every week — he was an obvious attention-grabber. There was little Bronwen, who came up wide-eyed and in a mixture of shock and overwhelming delight. She introduced Santa to her stuffed puppy and they had an oh-so-secret conversation about what might be on her Christmas list. And, there were seniors who wanted to jingle the bell on his red hat or simply get a hug. It’s hard to compete with that. However, in a rare pre-Christmas Eve interview, Santa took some time out of his busy schedule to talk about, well, being Santa. “I’ve never had a bad day,” he said of the weather he confronts not only on the big night but on those

times when it’s not a hired man in a red suit sitting in the throne at the shopping mall — it’s the real thing. “It’s my magic,” he said of how he keeps the weather under control. “Now, don’t get me wrong. I’ve had cold ones, but no rain and no snow.” For the annual parade in his honour, where he brought it to the anticipated close as he rode his sleigh through downtown on Nov. 24, he and Mrs. Claus came into Kamloops the night before. (Santa doesn’t live in Kamloops, as we all know.) He gets up early and is taken to Kamloops Square, where he promptly falls asleep again, waiting for the annual Wake Up Santa event that starts the day off. “I don’t have to wait long,” Santa said. “There are hundreds of kids there. It makes you know that everything is OK.” When everyone heads off to find a spot to watch the parade, Santa usually just waits until it’s time to climb into the sleigh

— but, not always. “One year, it was really cold, so Mrs. Claus and I went looking for hot chocolate. We went for a little walk and people were taken aback to see us just walking hand-inhand down the street. “You never know when we might do that again.” In addition to the parade, Santa takes some shifts at Sahali Mall to give his helpers a break. “It’s a very sacred position to be in,” Santa said of that side of his job. And, it’s not as easy as it looks. “Kids come in sometimes and you just know they’ll get nothing or very little at Christmas, but you can’t say that. “You can’t make promises, but you can’t disappoint them either. “So, I just tell them that I know there’s a surprise that will be there for them.” Never lie to a child is one of the important rules, Santa said. “Don’t ever say yes. Just tell them I’ll do the best I can.” Then, there are the times children ask for gifts it’s not even in

the power of Santa to fulfill. “Bring my mommy or my daddy back — they died. Oh, that’s a hard one. “So, I talk to them about the good memories they have about their mommy or daddy.” Santa doesn’t just interact with the youngsters who come to visit, however. One day, years ago, he spied an elderly woman who had walked by him in the mall previously, taking a quick peek. There were no children waiting to have a chat so “with the finesse of a dance in mid-twirl — my mid-twirl, not hers — I interrupted her in mid-walk. Her midwalk, not mine,” Santa said. “With my sweet Santa smile, I said ‘Excuse me, dear, but could you do me a big favour? Could you give me a hug? Santa really needs a hug.’” They embraced and Santa noticed she was crying. “Now I’ve done it,” Santa said he immediately thought.

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A Merritt woman said she is devastated after one or more thieves stole her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s belongings on the same day he died. Beth Goulet was returning home with her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s items after he died at the Gillis House at 9:10 Monday morning at age 90. Many of the items were stolen later that day between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We brought his belongings home and were bringing a couple loads inside when we decided to take a break,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought the car was locked. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it.â&#x20AC;? She said the theft happened between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The RCMP came with a dog and they said that, by the way the dog was acting, [the thief] probably loaded the stuff into a car and then drove off,â&#x20AC;? she said. After returning to her vehicle, she could see that a 32-inch RCA flat-screen TV, crafts and photos of her father were stolen. Among those pictures are photos of him in the Canadian Forces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was a World War II vet,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To us, he is everything.â&#x20AC;? Each item, other than the crafts and photos, has her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and Gillis House room number writ-

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FOR THE FOOD BANK (L-R) Samantha Johnston, Wal-Mart backroom manager, and Heather Ballantyne, Wal-Mart store manager, donate a cheque to the Nicola Valley and District Food Bank, accepted by Food Bank Manager Karen Flick on Nov. 15. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

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M3744

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

$164,500 •

M3795

• • • •

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

$165,000 •

M3365

• • • •

•

Bright, quiet and comfortable strata retirement home This home is wheelchair accessible - large rooms Gated community within walking distance to downtown 2 large bedrooms, 5 piece bathroom with separate walk-in shower. $169,000 M3833

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

$182,000

• • • • M3813

M3808

$193,000

•

$199,900 •

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• • • •

M3741

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

$299,900 •

M3819

• • • •

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

$206,000 •

• • • •

M3825

New Home with HST included 3BR and 3Baths on Main floor Bsmt with 2 BD suite &family & rec room Large Home, ready for you

$319,000. •

M3838

• • • •

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

$206,500 •

• • • •

M3761

Bright & beautiful 5 bdrm, 3 bath family Bench home New flring, gas f/place, more… Large bedrooms, in-law ste, lge oak kitch Must be views to appreciate all it has to offer

$329,000 •

M3828

• • • •

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

$217,000 •

• • • •

M3729

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

$334,900 •

M3762

• • • •

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

$235,000 •

• • • •

• • • • M3689

Wonderful family home on quiet cul-de-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

$349,000 •

M3727

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

$239,000 •

• • • •

M3764

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

$429,000 •

M3765

• • • •

2 bdrm bungalow in popular strata No kids, no rentals & self managed New roof, carpet & paint Quick possession

$269,000

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• • • •

• • • • M3801

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

$260,000

M3834

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

$398,000

• • • • •

M3811

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

$439,000 •

M3826

• • • •

Enjoy views of the Colwater River. Includes 60x30 insulated and heated shop 44x90 clear span barn perfect for your horses. 15 acres with comfortable1100 SF Modular Home

$599,000 •

M3842

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

$189,000 •

M3766

• • • •

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

$599,000 •

• • • •

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

$199,000 •

M3815

M3780

• • • •

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

$57,000 •

• • • •

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

$205,000 •

M3692

M3728

• • • •

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

$67,000 •

• • • •

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

$217,000 •

M3758

M3603

• • • •

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

$79,000 •

• • • •

M3534

Seclusion & privacy, off the grid living 20 acres 9 kms from Merritt toward Lilly Lake All new fencing & custom made gateway Creek & 2 water holes, perfect weekend getaway

$220,000 •

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

M3832

$89,000 •

• • • •

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

$349,000 •

M3707

• • • •

$99,000 •

• • • • M3478

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

Excellent downtown location Chain linked fencing all around perimeter Includes forklift, bobcat Will consider a lease w/ option to buy

$395,000 •

M3827

M3829

• • • •

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

$100,000 •

• • • •

M3495

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

$440,000 •

• • • •

L3779

$249,000 •

• • • •

•

Location-Got it! Spacious Living- Got it! Immaculate 3 level –6 bedrooms, 5and ½ bath home, 5 piece ensuite Huge master suite w/sitting area, walk-in closet Large 3 bay garage-RV parking.

$445,000

M3822

• • • • •

$525,000

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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…. $255,000 M3817 •

M3805

Striving for perfection?? Home of distinction, 5 bdrms, 3.5 baths Custom 3036sqft on 1.9 acres Heated oversized garage Master on main w/ enste

ft!! o r c Ash

M3749

• 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 $850,000 M3697

$279,900

High-end haven recreational property 2 story log home at Mile High Estates Wood stove, wood floors throughout Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets

•

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

e!! v i s xclu

Mile ! h! Hig

M3837

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

$156,900

M3810

M3794

Spacious 4 bdrm home Family neighborhood, awesome deck Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table All appliances & window coverings $258,000 M3806

$459,900

Guichon Creek flows thru property Lots of grass for grazing Farm setting on 40 acres Easy access

es ! ! l t i T Two

• • • • • • • •

• • • •

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

$285,000

• • • • •

M3809

M3821 Fabulous views 4 bdrm home In-law basement suite Laminate flo.ors, central vac and more $210,000 M3802

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

$144,000 •

Superior d/t location Close to shops & groceries Twin seal windows, full size garage Mill Creek cabinets, security system

• • • •

2 bdrm, 2 bath manufactured home Sits on its own lot Open floor plan, upgraded appliances Stop renting-build equity

M3820

Great starter or investment 5 bdrms on lge corner lot New kitch, bathrms, flring throughout New h/e furnace, a/c roof, windows… $221,500 M3818

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LOGAN LAKE • • • •

Great views of the Nicola River & Merritt Golf course 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath manufactured home 2 b/I china cabinets, lge bay window Electric f/p, window a/c & ensuite

$69,000 •

L3824

• • • •

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

$76,900 •

• • • • M3486

Solid 2 bedroom home Vinyl windows, 100 amp service Close to town centre, lane access Fully fenced yard

$95,000 •

• • • • M3840

Affordable revenue property Lvgrm, kitchen & laundy rm on main Upper flr has 3 bdrms & full bath Vinyl windows & fully fenced front yd

$113,000 •

L3823

• • • •

Nice little home and yard Upgrades to roof, plumbing, electrical Fenced yard with lane access Good parking and storage

$118,000 •

M3841

• • • •

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

$120,000 •

M3807

• • • •

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

$120,000 •

M3797

• • • •

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

$125,000 •

• • • • M3814

y oert r P e enu Rev

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

$135,000

M3792 • Well maintained, secure bldging • Updated condo, central location

• • • Strata incl heat h/w, cable, caretaker & yd maint. • • • Small pets allowed

$125,000 •

• • • •

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

$138,000 •

M3652

• • • •

Nice 3, possible 4 bedroom, 2 bath home 2 lots for X-large yard, totally fenced New roof on original home in 2011 New HW tank in 2011, Large kitchen

$142,000 •

M3836

• • • •

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

$149,500 •

M3751

• • • •

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

$160,000 •

M3744

• • • •

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

$164,500 •

M3795

• • • •

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

$165,000 •

M3365

• • • •

•

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

$182,000

• • • • M3813

M3808

$193,000

•

$199,900 •

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• • • •

M3741

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

$299,900 •

M3819

• • • •

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

$206,000 •

• • • •

M3825

New Home with HST included 3BR and 3Baths on Main floor Bsmt with 2 BD suite &family & rec room Large Home, ready for you

$319,000. •

M3838

• • • •

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

$206,500 •

• • • •

M3761

Bright & beautiful 5 bdrm, 3 bath family Bench home New flring, gas f/place, more… Large bedrooms, in-law ste, lge oak kitch Must be views to appreciate all it has to offer

$329,000 •

M3828

• • • •

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

$217,000 •

• • • •

M3729

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

$334,900 •

M3762

• • • •

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

$235,000 •

• • • •

• • • • M3689

Wonderful family home on quiet cul-de-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

$349,000 •

M3727

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

$239,000 •

• • • •

M3764

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

$429,000 •

M3765

• • • •

2 bdrm bungalow in popular strata No kids, no rentals & self managed New roof, carpet & paint Quick possession

$269,000

!! rice P New •

• • • •

• • • • M3801

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

$260,000

M3834

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

$398,000

• • • • •

M3811

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

$439,000 •

M3826

• • • •

Enjoy views of the Colwater River. Includes 60x30 insulated and heated shop 44x90 clear span barn perfect for your horses. 15 acres with comfortable1100 SF Modular Home

$599,000 •

M3842

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

$189,000 •

M3766

• • • •

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

$599,000 •

• • • •

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

$199,000 •

M3815

M3780

• • • •

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

$57,000 •

• • • •

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

$205,000 •

M3692

M3728

• • • •

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

$67,000 •

• • • •

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

$217,000 •

M3758

M3603

• • • •

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

$79,000 •

• • • •

M3534

Seclusion & privacy, off the grid living 20 acres 9 kms from Merritt toward Lilly Lake All new fencing & custom made gateway Creek & 2 water holes, perfect weekend getaway

$220,000 •

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

M3832

$89,000 •

• • • •

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

$349,000 •

M3707

• • • •

$99,000 •

• • • • M3478

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

Excellent downtown location Chain linked fencing all around perimeter Includes forklift, bobcat Will consider a lease w/ option to buy

$395,000 •

M3827

M3829

• • • •

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

$100,000 •

• • • •

M3495

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

$440,000 •

• • • •

L3779

$249,000 •

• • • •

•

Location-Got it! Spacious Living- Got it! Immaculate 3 level –6 bedrooms, 5and ½ bath home, 5 piece ensuite Huge master suite w/sitting area, walk-in closet Large 3 bay garage-RV parking.

$445,000

M3822

• • • • •

$525,000

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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…. $255,000 M3817 •

M3805

Striving for perfection?? Home of distinction, 5 bdrms, 3.5 baths Custom 3036sqft on 1.9 acres Heated oversized garage Master on main w/ enste

ft!! o r c Ash

M3749

• 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 $850,000 M3697

$279,900

High-end haven recreational property 2 story log home at Mile High Estates Wood stove, wood floors throughout Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets

•

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

e!! v i s xclu

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M3837

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$156,900

M3810

M3794

Spacious 4 bdrm home Family neighborhood, awesome deck Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table All appliances & window coverings $258,000 M3806

$459,900

Guichon Creek flows thru property Lots of grass for grazing Farm setting on 40 acres Easy access

es ! ! l t i T Two

• • • • • • • •

• • • •

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

$285,000

• • • • •

M3809

M3821 Fabulous views 4 bdrm home In-law basement suite Laminate flo.ors, central vac and more $210,000 M3802

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$144,000 •

Superior d/t location Close to shops & groceries Twin seal windows, full size garage Mill Creek cabinets, security system

• • • •

2 bdrm, 2 bath manufactured home Sits on its own lot Open floor plan, upgraded appliances Stop renting-build equity

M3820

Great starter or investment 5 bdrms on lge corner lot New kitch, bathrms, flring throughout New h/e furnace, a/c roof, windows… $221,500 M3818

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Police attended more than 20 car accidents in two days; weather conditions to blame From Page 10 Cars vandalized On Nov. 18, Merritt RCMP received a report of a vehicle in the 2100 block of Quilchena Avenue with its rear window smashed. While on the scene, police located a second vehicle that had purple paint splashed on the rear end of it. If anyone has any information about this, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crime Stoppers.

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NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH The David PetreausPaula Broadwall saga is fast becoming stale fodder for the media and getting shunted to the back burner. Once a mighty general, Petreaus’ fall from grace seems sudden, but perhaps developed over time. His letting down has affected his own reputation and family at the least, not to mention the damage it has inflicted on many others. Adultery is the breaking of the Seventh Commandment and, as such, sin in God’s sight. We don’t hear a lot about sin these days. That does not mean that it has diminished or ceased to exist as transgression of God’s holy law. We just don’t hear the word much. I am not suggesting that we should focus on guilt and condemnation. Even our teaching about the sad consequences of sinning should be presented in the context of God’s love. We should warn people heading for hell only with tears in our eyes. Just as a preacher of yesteryears is said to have implored:

“Some love to live within the sounds of church or chapel bell, I want to run a rescue shop within a yard of hell.” We have tried to minimize sin by giving it new names. “Fornication” has been replaced by “making love” or “having fun.” Adultery has been reclassified as a “fling” or an “affair.” But do we pause to see sin to be the serious matter it is in the eyes of God? Sin is rebellion. It breaks relationships and fellowship with God and man. Sin mars and scars the creative beauty of God that He intended for us to enjoy. Sin is bad and tragic. As such we should hate sin and abhor evil. There has been a rapid change of climate in the way adultery is viewed in our time. Those who commit adultery are no longer considered to be in any way morally bankrupt. There is a sense that we are entitled to a good life, that we only go around once, that life is hard, and that we should grab all the gusto we can get before kicking the bucket. Some might think that the Bible is antisex, but this viewpoint is wrong. The Bible prohibits sexual relationships outside marriage but celebrates God’s good gift within marriage between a hus-

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band and a wife. Sex is more than a physical thing. It binds two people into a close psychological and spiritual unity. By prohibiting extramarital sex, God is protecting our most intimate human relationships. Marriage relationships and our relationship with God are exclusive relationships. We can have only one God, as we can have only one spouse. In the Bible, a broken relationship with God is compared to a broken marriage. The first two Commandments and the Seventh Commandment have a special relationship. Idolatry, worshipping any god other than the Lord God, is spiritual adultery. It is not surprising that in the context of the Second Commandment, God describes Himself as a “jealous God.” In the same way, when people break the Seventh Commandment, they sin against God and also are breaking the first two Commandments. God wants the best for His people, and He knows that we don’t always understand what that is. Sin hasn’t changed regardless of our euphemisms. The consequences of sin have not changed in spite of our accommodating attitude. Let’s not rationalize or justify our

failures. Let’s be honest enough to acknowledge the truth, courageous enough to face the facts, and spiritually tender to repent. If we pretend we are righteous when our hearts are not pure, we condemn ourselves. But if we confess our sin God forgives us. The Gospel (i.e., good news) affirms that even in most highprofile public cases like Petraeus-Broadwall “affair,” redemption is possible. King David in the Old Testament is often cited as an example in this regard. But divine forgiveness does not mean that the consequences of betrayal would immediately go away. David was forgiven but it cost the life of his infant son. Finally, it is entirely possible to withstand the subtle sexual temptations that people in high places in society face. Joseph in the court of Pharaoh encourages us to believe it. God knows what is best, and what is best is that sex be reserved within marriage, the relationship of exclusive commitment. The views expressed in this column don’t necessarily reflect those of the Merritt Herald and its staff. The Herald welcomes qualified writers with views on this or other faiths to submit their work to newsroom@merrittherald.com, to be considered for publication.

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Be proactive with low back exercises DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Once you already have an acutely sore back, it may not be the best time to start an exercise program. You may have to allow the pain and muscle spasm to subside until you can exercise your back comfortably and safely. Ideally, you need to be doing the exercises regularly so that your back doesn’t become sore in the first place. To help you get

started, below are some simple exercise that I recommend. These exercises should be carried out slowly and deliberately. If you have pain when you perform any of them, limit the particular exercise movement so that you are comfortable. If you feel pain when you start any movement, then it should not be carried out and see your chiropractor immediately. Starting position for all exercises is on all fours. Hands should be placed shoulder width apart, arms and thighs vertical. Use an exercise mat if you have one.

Arch the back, and at the same time, look down at the floor. Then lower the stomach toward the floor, hollowing the back and at the same time look up to the ceiling (if you are pregnant you should not do the second part of this exercise hollowing your back; instead, keep your back straight). Repeat 10 times. 1.

and at the same time stretch the opposite leg out behind. Repeat 10 times on each side.

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Personal equipment is more likely to make you sick than public toilets Ken Bellamy, a category manager for the company, says employers can make it easy for staff to take responsibility for disinfecting their workspaces, including all the sensitive (and germy) optical and electronic surfaces. “A lot of people don’t know about the products that have been developed specifically for cleaning a keyboard, mouse, tablet, or smartphone,” he explains. “And I’m not talking about dusting; I’m talking about disinfecting with formulas that are safe for electronic devices, dry quickly, and remove germs and grime.” Bellamy says that more and more employees are realizing that the most unsanitary places in the office are right at their fingertips, and this makes them want to spend a bit of time and effort protect-

‘Businesses need to educate their staff about the things that can sabotage their pursuit of a healthy workforce.’ —STAPLES ADVANTAGE’S KEN BELLAMY

ing themselves from resulting colds and flu. “Employers can make it easy by ordering products that staff can use every day at their own desks to fight the spread of illness,” Bellamy continued. “And, fortunately, manufacturers are all over this trend. We sell a desk caddy that includes anti-viral tissues,

hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes. Some organizations are putting one on every person’s desk. They want to keep everyone healthy and on the job because the costs associated with having people home sick are far higher than preventing sickness in the first place.” Other germ-infested surfaces around the office include security keypads, elevator buttons, railings, fridge and microwave handles, breakroom sink faucets, and vending machine buttons. “Businesses need to educate their staff about the things that can sabotage their pursuit of a healthy workforce, and provide the tools needed to fight germs,” Bellamy points out. “After that, it only takes one person one minute to wipe down a fridge handle.”

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Santa makes an early visit BARRIE OGDEN BARRIE’S BANTER It’s that time of the year when Santa quite often appears in a variety of forms and costumes to offer early Christmas gifts. And, that’s just what happened on Nov. 22 when members of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors approved a policy to establish a bursary program which will see the organization providing four

$1,000 annual bursaries to an eligible high school grad in each of the four school districts within the TNRD. So, Logan Lake Secondary School students, now’s the time to get working on your grades and preparing background information for the upcoming season of scholarship applications. Obviously in a jolly mood, Santa’s TNRD elves had another early Christmas present for Logan Lake Search and Rescue when they approved an increase in capital funding for eligible groups. By meeting the qualifications, our SAR will see their grant amount increase from $7,500 to $10,000, with the money going to help fund operational expenses such as insurance, licensing and inspection fees. With Logan Lake, SAR is still hard at work fundraising to complete their new building, the financial support from the TNRD will, without a doubt, be an incredible and welcome early Christmas gift.

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Wednesday will see Logan Lake youth celebrating a 38-yearold tradition when the Logan Lake Craft Club Society hosts its annual Children’s Christmas Sale. Fifteen vendors will be in the gym of the Logan Lake Elementary School with 18 tables loaded to the brim with beautiful, unique, and homemade gifts, priced at no more than $6. The event will begin at 2:15 p.m. with the preschoolers getting first crack at the always amazing selec-

tion of Christmas gifts, followed at 2:30 p.m. by older students from both schools and then at 3:30 p.m. by parents and grandparents. Last year, I helped a friend who wasn’t in town but who allowed me to look after her table of beautiful paintings and crafts. And, for me, it was a real pleasure to see the excitement of the kids who had such a dazzling choice of inexpensively priced gifts. Perhaps the best part was the team of volunteers who actually gift-wrapped the presents for the kids who were able to take home surprises for Christmas morning.

Saint Nick shares some stories From Page 11 “I’ve upset her. So, I apologized.” The woman replied she wasn’t upset at all. “She said: ‘You made me feel happy. I’m crying because I was remembering that the last time I hugged Santa, I was six years old, oh so many, many years ago. “‘Santa, you’ve made me so happy.’” Santa’s had his tough cases, too. One day, a young lad of about 12 came up and declared: “You’re not real. You’re just a big lie and I think you’re a liar.” Time for some North Pole diplomacy. “Son, you are entitled to your opinion of me and I’m sure you have your reasons for

your assessment, but let me say that you look to me to be quite intelligent, so I’d like to give you something to think about,” Santa recalled telling the pre-teen. “Yes, my image is one based on a fable and my silly stories made up in my imagination but, you know what, son? They make people happy for this short season and, in a world of pain and misery for so many, I choose to think that that can’t be a bad thing and I can’t help but think you do.” The boy listened to him, Santa said, and his stern look softened. As he left, Santa wished him a Merry Christmas — and the boy wished Santa one, too. There was one

more non-traditional Santa story he had to share with KTW. Again, it was of a time when he was sitting in a mall near a liquor store. Santa saw a man who, if he wasn’t homeless was the next thing to it, go into the store day after day to buy a bottle. One day, the man stopped and asked if he could get his photo taken with Santa. “Well, I looked at him and I said: ‘Mikey

— I knew his name because I’m Santa, of course — you’ve got a decision to make. You can go spend your money on something in a brown bag in that store or you can use it to get your picture taken with me.’ “He said he’d have the photo taken, so he paid for it and he stood beside me dressed in stained and tattered clothes. I told him to smile,” Santa said. “He said he

couldn’t because he didn’t have many teeth. I told him smile or no photo. So, he smiled. “When the picture was given to him, I tell you, he looked at it and it wasn’t Mikey in his rags standing there. I could see the little boy Mikey had been before his life went wrong. It was magic.” And, with that tale told, Santa smiled, winked — and then was gone.

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Cents and Chiefs split weekend series Huisman nets three goals against former team; Merritt’s power play blows hot then cold By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Despite a three-goal weekend from former Chilliwack Chief Derek Huisman, the Merritt Centennials had to be content with two of a possible four points from their home-and-home series with the Mainland Division-leading Chiefs on the weekend. Huisman’s pair Friday night in Merritt paced the Cents to a 5-3 victory over a Chilliwack team that is tied for the BCHL overall lead with the Penticton Vees of the Interior Division. Less than 24 hours later, the Chiefs turned the tables, scoring with less than five minutes remaining in the third period to edge the visiting Centennials 3-2 in front of an announced crowd of 2,779 at Prospera Centre in Chilliwack. “I thought that Friday was good, and it was nice for us to score some different kinds of goals,” Merritt Head Coach and GM Luke

Pierce said. “Saturday, the game was there for us to take, with plenty of opportunities and chances that we didn’t score on.” The Centennials got off to a bit of a sluggish start Friday, giving up the first goal of the game at 1:37 of the opening period. “The first 10 minutes, we were on our heels,” Pierce said. “Maybe we were waiting to see how good they were. Once we realized that they were just another team that works really hard, we got moving.” Merritt upped the tempo indeed, outshooting Chilliwack 13-9 through 20 minutes, and finally getting the equalizer on the power play from a Dane Birks’ point shot with 1:07 left in the period. The Cents could easily have been ahead a goal or two going into the first intermission if it hadn’t been for the sensational netminding of the Chiefs’ Mitch Gillam who is slated to attend Cornell

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University on a scholarship next season. “He’s a top-tier goalie in our league, there’s no question about it,” Pierce said. “We did a good job Friday of staying persistent and finding ways to beat him.” Merritt erupted for three unanswered goals in the first 7:54 of the second period to build a 4-1 lead. Dylan Chanter, Huisman and Sebastien Pare on the power play were all able to find small chinks in Gillam’s armour. With a three-goal Cents advantage, Friday’s game should have been over early, but once again this season Merritt failed “to put the baby to bed”. A pair of Chilliwack man-advantage goals — late in the second period and midway through the third — breathed new life into the Chiefs who outshot the Centennials 13-7 in the final frame. It took Huisman’s empty netter with 59 seconds left in regulation play to finally seal the deal on a victory for his team. “I think that we could have done a lot more in terms of pushing the pace and putting the game away,” Pierce said retrospectively. “Instead, we managed to make it interesting when there was no need to. We need to have that killer instinct to finish games decisively.” The lack of a “killer

HEATIN’ UP Merritt’s Derek Huisman (above) refound his scoring touch on the weekend, tallying three times against his former team, the Chilliwack Chiefs, in the Cents’ pair of games against the BCHL Mainland Division leaders. Ian Webster/Herald

this past summer that saw former Merritt Centennial Jakob Reichert moved to the Langley Rivermen. Merritt’s failure to “cash in” significantly on nine power play opportunities left the door open for Jaret Babych’s late-game winner for the Chiefs. “[Chilliwack] has a great group that kills penalties,” Pierce said, “and we just never settled into a rhythm with the man advantage. Excuses aside, it cost us the hockey game.” While Merritt’s head coach acknowledged that Gillam was out-

instinct” came back to bite Merritt the following night in Chilliwack. Despite outshooting the Chiefs 40-28 (including 16-7 in the first period), and out-chancing them by a wide margin, the Cents came up short by a goal on the scoreboard. The two teams traded goals through the first 50 minutes, with Pare and Huisman tallying for Merritt and Luke Esposito and Austin Plevy for Chilliwack. Interestingly, Huisman, Pare and Plevy were all part of the three-team trade

standing again between the Chiefs’ pipes, he wasn’t prepared to accept that as another reason for his team’s loss on Saturday. “We can’t use the excuse that we’re always running up against hot goaltenders – whether it be Stanwood for Trail, Clark in Salmon Arm or anyone else for that matter. Other teams are finding ways to beat them; we have to do the same.” The Centennials will have a chance to gain some revenge against Adam Clark and Salmon Arm this Friday when Merritt

travels to the shores of the Shuswap for their only game this weekend. The Cents lost to the Silverbacks 6-4 in their last meeting at the Sunwave Centre on Nov. 17. “They’re a young group that has lots of energy,” Pierce said. “They’re excited, they’re dangerous, and they’re winning games. Against them, we have to be patient, disciplined and structured. We need to play them the same way we would play a Chilliwack or a Penticton.”

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Another exciting season of high school hoops action is about to get underway with no fewer than six Merritt Secondary School teams currently practising at the school’s newly-renovated gym. “We’re hoping that the facility will be completely ready for games after Christmas,” said Brent Bowden, athletics director at Merritt Secondary and junior boys basketball coach. In addition to a complete refurbishing of the gym changerooms, the permanent bleachers have been removed and will be replaced by pullout seating in the next week or two. The Merritt Panthers junior girls basketball team is being coached by Central Elementary School Principal Leroy Slanzi. The senior boys are led by MSS teachers Dave Anderson and JP Lancaster, while the

Gym dandies Gymnastics classes, offered by the City of Merritt’s recreation department, have been going strong at the Civic Centre. The fall session is just winding up. The next session begins in January. Contact the city’s recreation office at the Civic Centre for more information. (Left) Instructor Jodie Peachey helps Alisha Burton with her teddy bear stand. (Below) Instructor Nicole Hardy and Madison Stead roll the tumble wheel for an exuberant Melissa Hartman. Ian Webster/Herald

DRIVE ALIVE Trevor Reed takes the ball into the paint during a spirited MSS senior boys’ basketball practice on Tuesday night. Also shown are (left to right) Vishal Chhabra, Nathan Chenoweth, Matt U’Ren, Ravinder Cheema and Brendan Suzuki. Ian Webster/Herald

senior girls’ squad is coached by Dwayne Suzuki. For the first time in many years, Merritt Secondary will have a pair of Grade 8 basketball teams — the result of Coquihalla Middle School closing, and the subsequent re-configuring of intermediate students throughout the school district. “It’s exciting to have six teams all operat-

ing under one roof,” Bowden stated. “It allows for a great deal more continuity.” Heading up the Grade 8 boys team will be Jason McAllister, while Tamara Slanzi and Vicky Lightfoot will co-coach the Grade 8 girls squad. Bowden is also pleased to see that Merritt’s local elementary schools (which now include Grade 7 stu-

dents in their ranks) are embracing basketball as the official winter sport (from January – March) for Grade 6-7 students. “We’re looking forward to reaping the benefits of that decision down the road,” he said. Bowden stated that MSS hopes to host three basketball tournaments during the season, involving all six of its hoops teams.

Cents overtime Murray GM bantams finish third in home tournament From Page 25 Friday’s home game against Chilliwack was “teddy bear toss” night and Merritt fans didn’t disappoint as a plethora of furry bruins rained down on the ice following Birks’ late firstperiod goal. Friday’s game also saw an uncharacteristic high hit from Cents captain Brent Fletcher on the side boards in the third period that resulted in a dazed and bleeding Mathieu Tibbet having to be helped off the ice by the Chiefs trainer. The ensuing fiveminute major and game misconduct will result in a minimum two-game additional suspension for Fletcher. “Brent is someone who plays the game honestly and competes hard,” Pierce said in defence of his captain.

“He had no intention of hurting the other player. These things happen sometimes.” As was expected following Fletcher’s hit and Merritt’s win, a bit of retribution was sought Saturday night in Chilliwack. Chiefs veteran Spencer Grabowski dropped the gloves early with Cents rookie defenceman John Saunders. In a spirited bout, the burly Merritt blueliner from Calgary earned a clear decision over his older opponent who is in his fourth BCHL season. “It was great timing,” Pierce said. “We knew going in that they were going to have some kind of response [to Friday’s hit and loss]. “[The fight] was exactly what was needed to show them we weren’t going to be pushed around in their rink.”

The Merritt minor hockey bantam reps, sponsored by Murray GM, played five games on the weekend as they hosted Prince George, Cloverdale and Revelstoke in a four-team tournament. Merritt picked up a pair of wins over Prince George and one victory against

MINOR HOCKEY REPORT Cloverdale to finish third overall. “The kids had a great weekend of hockey,” Merritt head coach Wayne Macdonald said. “A big thank you to the many local businesses for their support.”

Peewee Rep The Ramada Inn peewees were defeated 10-5 by the visiting Winfield Bruins on Sunday at the Shulus Arena. Scoring for the Merritt Jr. Cents were Anthony Tulliani (3), Gillian Moore and Armoni McRae. Atom House The LNB atom house team travelled to Lillooet on the weekend and came away with a 5-2 victory. Merritt scorers were Jacob Buxton (20, Caleb Brackett (2) and Colton Smith. Peewee House

CLOSE ENCOUNTER Lane Antoine (18) of the Merritt Murray GM bantam reps gets a great scoring chance against Cloverdale in semi-final tournament action on Sunday at the Nicola valley Memorial Arena. Ian Webster/Herald

The Interior Savings peewee house squad picked up a road win, 7-2, over Logan Lake on the

weekend. Goal scorers for the local peewees were Darius Sam (4), Austin Hawkins (2) and Marco Camastro. Colton McCauley had an exceptional game in net. Atom Development The Fountain Tire atoms will be looking to rebound from a 15-2 loss to Vernon on Sunday as they host an eight-team tournament on the weekend. Visiting teams will be from North Vancouver (2), Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Quesnel and the Sunshine Coast. Games take place at both the Shulus and Merritt arenas, beginning Friday at 2:45 p.m. and ending Sunday afternoon at 4:45 p.m.

The Merritt squad plays all its round robin games in Merritt, at 6 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Other Weekend Games at Home (all at the Shulus Arena) Saturday 10:30 a.m. Merritt Midget House vs. Merritt Bantam House 12:30 p.m. Peewee Rep vs. Vernon 2:45 p.m. Midget Rep vs. Vernon 5:30 p.m. Jr. Girls vs. Kamloops Sunday 11:30 a.m. Midget House vs. Logan Lake 1:30 p.m. Sr. Girls vs. Kelowna

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you can call 250378-2282 for more information.. BAILLIE HOUSE The Baillie House will be having a Christmas lunch on Saturday, Dec. 1. There will be two seatings, one at 11:30 a.m. and the other at 1 p.m. For more information call 250378-0349. SOUP BOWL The Soup Bowl is open Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Anglican Church Hall at 1990 Chapman St. SKA-LU-LA Will be having a craft and bake sale on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. at 1775 Coldwater Ave. COURTHOUSE GALLERY The Courthouse Gallery presents: “Earth, Fire, and Fibre II -Tradition with Innovation”. The show runs through Dec. 7. The Nicola Valley

Community Arts Council is proud to present multi-media artist, Cindilla Trent and free-form sculptor, John Yellowlees for the November show at the Courthouse Gallery. CONCERT SERIES John Lee Sanders is set to perform at the Merritt Civic Centre at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10. ARMY Army Parent Association is hosting the 2nd Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 1775 Coldwater Ave. Applications available at Country Bug Books. MERRITT DANCE SOCIETY Classes commence the week of Dec. 3. Classes will be held at the Old Courthouse Art Gallery. Email info@ dancelovers for more info.

Dec. 27 & 28, Jan. 2-4, Feb. 15, March 18-22. Ages 7-12, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact Colleen Mulling at 250-280-0657 or cmullin@pacificsport.com

ELKS & ROYAL PURPLE Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Elks Hall. To book a table, call Mollie at 250-3789788. Lunch available. Home-based businesses welcome. CURLING CLUB If you are interested in joining a curling league this year please call 250378-4423 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. Dec. 12 Christmas Celebration. RSVP by emailing: manager@merrittchamber. com or call 250-3785634. XPLORE SPORTS School year camps for 2012/2013 upcoming dates:

JUNIOR CHOIR For children aged 6 to 14 years who like to sing! Variety of music will be sung. For more information call Linda at 250-378-4528 or Sharon at 250315-1305. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 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

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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

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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 - MSS 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: Fran McMurchy at 250-378-4230 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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Graymontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pavilion Plant is accepting applications for an Industrial Electrician. Candidate must possess current B.C. Red Seal certification. Preference will be given to well-rounded individuals willing to also perform other nonelectrical maintenance work as part of the maintenance team.Â A background in lime or cement industry along with computer and or PLC skills is preferred as well as a proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture. Additional skills required: t &MFDUSJDJBO XJUI JOEVTUSJBM FYQFSJFODF SFRVJSFE UP XPSL BU UIF (SBZNPOU 1BWJMJPO Lime Plant. t .VTU CFDPNF FOHBHFE JO DPOUJOVPVT JNQSPWFNFOU BOE XJMMJOH UP XPSL JO B UFBN environment. t 3FHVMBS TIJGUT XJMM CF IST EBZ GSPN .POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ o TUFBEZ EBZ TIJGU t .VTU CF XJMMJOH UP XPSL PWFSUJNF XIFO SFRVJSFE t 8BHFT BOE CFOFĂśUT BT QFS UIF DPMMFDUJWF BHSFFNFOU t -PDBUFE JO 1BWJMJPO # $ TJUVBUFE CFUXFFO $BDIF $SFFL BOE -JMMPPFU # $ Qualified applicants please submit your resume to:Â jking@graymont.com or Graymont Pavilion Plant Attn: Dan Buis P.O. Box 187 Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

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Help Wanted ALASTAIR MURDOCH & COMPANY

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Please forward resume to: Box 700, Merritt, V1K 1B8

Employment

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Cranbrook based contractor requires experienced fellerbuncher operators for full time positions. Competitive wages. Beneﬁt pkg. Email resume to tor_kel95@hotmail.com or fax to 1(250)833-4590

HEAVY DUTY Mechanic (Fraser Valley). We are a well established medium size contractor serving the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley area since 1969. We are recruiting a Heavy Duty Mechanic stationed at our Abbotsford shop. You will be responsible to service, maintain and repair our fleet of mobile paving and grading equipment in addition to undertaking basic welding and fabricating duties to upkeep equipment. Must have a good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems and have a keen eye for preventative maintenance practice. You must have a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and a safe driver’s abstract in order to drive our service truck to respond to field service requests. A min 3yr experience is needed along with Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate and you must possess an ability to work in a team environment and at times with limited supervision. This is a unionized position paying very competitive wages and an extensive benefits package for the right candidate. Respond by email to: nickjs@telus.net

Barton Insurance Brokers • Are you great at customer service? • Interested in learning? • Have careful attention to detail? • Demonstrate strong team work? If so, we’d like to hear from you. Please bring your resume to our ofÀce at 1802 Chapman Street before November 30, 2012.

PURITY FEED CO. (2003) LTD. Purity Feed Co. (2003) Ltd is currently seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing person to join their knowledgeable and helpful team at our newly renovated Merritt location in the following area:

Shipper/Receiver This position is part-time. Saturday availability is mandatory. Forklift experience and friendly attitude mandatory. We offer a competitive compensation package and friendly work environment. Please apply with resume to Barb Barry Email: barb@purityfeed.com Mail or deliver to: 471 Okanagan Way, Kamloops, BC V2H 1G7 Fax: 250-372-0282 (no phone calls please) Thank you in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Countersales/Customer Service This position is fulltime. Saturday availability is mandatory. Pet supplies, feed and horse/tack supply knowledge would be a great asset. We offer a competitive compensation package and friendly work environment. Please apply with resume to Barb Barry Email: barb@purityfeed.com Mail or deliver to: 471 Okanagan Way, Kamloops, BC V2H 1G7 Fax: 250-372-0282 (no phone calls please) Thank you in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430 •

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POSITION: Temporary Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II POSITION SUMMARY The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II will assist in the efÀcient operation and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater system. This is a union position that performs a variety a tasks varying in degree of complexity and technical knowledge, related to the operation and maintenance of these systems. Although this position will work mainly in the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the appointee may be required to work at times with the water distribution maintenance crew where needed.

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$525,000

3028 Spanish Creek Place Merritt 250-378-4549

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$398,900

$385,000

2075 Aspen Street Merritt 250-378-9108

1375 Quilchena Avenue Merritt 250-280-8007

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Personnel Committee Conayt Friendship Society Box 1989 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6676 E-Mail: reception@conayt.com Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

SIGN # 7194

SIGN # 7158

MERRITT Applications are now being accepted for apartments, suites and houses. Many assorted units coming available.

Fantastic view! Brand new 4 bdrm house on the Bench. $1200 plus utilities.

5 bdrm/2 bath house. $1200 plus utilities.

$369,900

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3325 Boyd Road Merritt 250-315-5521

2390 Irvine Avenue Merritt 250-280-2318

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$310,000

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2343 McGoran Place Merritt 604-592-0777

2475 Coutlee Merritt 250-378-3684

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3 bdrm house, newly renovated Nice area. $975 plus utilities. 2 bdrm triplex. $750 inc. utilities (X 2) 3 bdrm duplex. Renovated. Nice area. $975 plus utiltiies. 2 bdrm quaint duplex. $675 plus utilities.

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$188,900

$169,500

1500 River Street Merritt 604-541-1500

14-2760 Voght St. Merritt 250-378-0016

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2 bdrm in Sixplex in Lower Nicola. $570 inc. utilities. (X2) 3 Bdrm in triplex. Nicely renovated. $775 plus utilities. 2 bdrm in Rainbow Apts. $650 including utilities.

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SIGN # 71229

$30,000

$8,900

4B-1500 Spring Street Merritt 250-378-6681

# 14 Riverside MH Park Merritt 604-834-6494

1 bdrm Apt. in Willow Rieves. $600 Call for more info on these units and others call

250-378-1996

For complete posting listing see www.merritt.ca

Direct line to the Property Management Department

Current resumes reÁecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualiÀcations and proof of required licenses/certiÀcates/degrees will be accepted prior to 2:00 p.m., December 14, 2012 by:

Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

CAROLE FRASER, Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Real Estate

2 bdrm/1 bath house. Guest cabin/shed. $950 plus utilities.

This position is full time temporary to March 31, 2013 Closing Date: December 7, 2012 @ 4:00 pm.

55+ park. Handyman special. CSA-approved. 2 sheds & porch. Walking dist. to downtown. Priced to sell @ $10,000. Call for more details 604-856-0725.

Nov. 20, 2012

Qualifications: • Bachelor degree or equivalent in Administration, Recreation or Counselling; • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office; • Minimum two years experience in a related field; • Experience working in an Aboriginal setting; • Ability to work with Elders; • Preference will be given to applicant of Aboriginal ancestry.

2 BDRM MOBILE HOME,

1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC

Project Coordinator (Spirit of the Youth) The Coordinator will carry the primary administrative responsibility for the daily operations of the Spirit of the Youth project. (S)he will have supervisory responsibility for the project staff, and will report to the Executive Director of the Conayt Friendship Society and the Youth Advisory Council. (S)he will have primary responsibility for programming in the recreation, cultural, and mentoring components of the Youth Centre.

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$549,000

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Conayt Friendship Society is looking to employ a qualified individual to staff the following position:

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Conayt Friendship Society

Misc. for Sale One valor free standing ﬁreplace & one Regency vented ﬁreplace insert both natural gas. Model 70 WSM. Stainless, composite limb saver pad - scope mounts & bases like new. 250-378-4904.

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KENGARD MANOR

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Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments.

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Riverbend Seniors Community

Auto Financing

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Estate of Herbert Blum, deceased, date of death: August 15, 2006, gives notice to creditors and other having claim against the estate of Herbert Blum, late of Merritt, BC are required to forward particulars of such claims to the undersigned Ledia M. Blum, Executrix at P.O. Box 3137, Merritt, BC V1K1B8, on or before December 24, 2012, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

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