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Rally organizers respond to lawsuit By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Great Canadian Bike Rally organizers have released a statement claiming the allegations against them in a lawsuit by Community Futures Nicola Valley are false. “Mike and Paul Fairfield have been accused of receiving unjust compensation and benefits from the Great Canadian Bike Rally,” the release from the men states. “This is not true.” The lawsuit alleges the organizers of the event failed to pay back roughly $40,000 the federal funding organization loaned them for the first Merritt bike rally in 2011. However, the Great Canadian Bike Rally response outlines four loans from Community Futures totalling $100,000, of which the last loan of

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$30,000 to purchase beer for the event was repaid. “On November 9th, a bailiff seized the truck and motorcycle, although the loan, which these assets secured, was paid in full,” the statement reads. “This seizure was applied to the other loans. We question if this is legal. We are certain it is not moral.” The lawsuit has also put a lean on Paul Fairfield’s Merritt home. The statement alleges the Fairfields provided financial statements from the first rally to the City of Merritt to explain how it lost money. The longer version of the statement, available at greatcanadianbikerally. com, alleges the event was $160,000 in the hole after the first year, and that neither Fairfield took wages for acting as VP/Controller

and CEO. The statement alleges that wages to the two men for their work as VP/ Controller and CEO were part of the event budget that was approved by Community Futures’ board, and that the Society Act prevents wages being paid from the event’s profits, not from its operating budget. The lawsuit alleges the father and son violated their loan agreement with a line item indicating salaries in the documentation they filed with the funding organization. The statement outlines problematic dealings with various groups besides Community Futures, including the City of Merritt and the RCMP. It alleges the high police presence at the first event pushed the halfplanned 2012 event off-track. “They [Mike and Paul Fairfield] started receiv-

ing horror stories of police harassment, roadblocks (often rude and harassing), tickets being issued for very minor issues, especially on custombuilt bikes, and a generally negative attitude,” the release states. The statement says the organizers have proposed a 2013 event to the city with a commitment to pay back any reasonable debts over a three-year period, but that they refuse to pay the alleged $38,000 policing bill, saying they were originally quoted $23,000. It goes on to state that the organizers provided financial documents to the city both before and after the rally, at the city’s request, and that 90 per cent of the income was through credit cards. It also states volunteers handled all cash transactions and the Fairfields only handled small, petty cash.

Greyhound crashes on Coq., 40 sent to hospital By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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A Greyhound bus crashed on Monday after reportedly dodging a stalled vehicle on the Coquihalla Highway, the Logan Lake RCMP said. The bus was travelling northbound near the Helmer Road exit at about 1 a.m. when it veered off the road to the right and rolled onto its side down an embankment, police said. No one died. “Passengers were extracted through the front windshield

as the passenger door to the bus was not accessible,” Const. Robert Drake said. “The winter conditions may have been a factor at the time.” The highway was sporadically closed in the northbound lane so emergency crews could help the 40 passengers who were all taken to Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital. Emergency crews from Merritt, Kamloops, Logan Lake and Ashcroft arrived to the scene in rescue vehicles. Police said they were still investigating at press time.

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Widow to fatal Highway 5A crash wants answers By Tim Petruk BLACK PRESS

A grieving Kamloops widow is worried the family of her deceased husband will be left in financial trouble after learning she won’t be able to sue the trucker she claims was responsible for her spouse’s death. Gary Miller, 59, was driving a truck hauling a load of concrete on Highway 5A on Oct. 5 when his rig was struck head-on by a logging truck driven by 49-yearold Kewal Singh Kailey of Abbotsford. The fiery collision near Stump Lake, between Kamloops and Merritt, killed both men. Gillian Sanderson, Miller’s widow, said she was told by both police and ICBC that Kailey’s truck crossed the centre line on the highway, causing the wreck that renewed calls to shut Highway 5A to big rigs. (Kamloops This Week requested the BC Coroners Service’s report on the crash, but it had not been completed by press time.) The B.C. Workers’ Compensation Act includes a section aimed at keeping workers

from suing other workers. In all but the rarest of circumstances, the parties have no option but to proceed with financial reimbursement from WorkSafeBC. That compensation is based on average earnings at the time of death. Sanderson said those provisions mean she will be the only one reimbursed for income lost after the death of her husband. “It’s to do with leaving money for his kids and grandchildren,” she told KTW. “That was my main reason for wanting to bring a lawsuit, so at least there would be something for them.” Sanderson said Miller left behind two adult children — one son and one daughter, both from a previous relationship — and three young grandchildren. Under the Workers’ Compensation Act, only spouses and dependant children are compensated. According to Sanderson, Miller made about $170,000 per year driving truck — a vocation he held for four decades. Despite the compensation likely coming her way from WorkSafeBC, Sanderson

said she will need to sell the Kamloops home she shared with Miller since the couple moved from the Lower Mainland five years ago. WorkSafeBC spokeswoman Donna Freeman said the law barring workers from suing each other is intended to ensure compensation for everyone injured or killed on the job. “A worker can’t sue a worker,” she said. “There are survivor benefits and they’re payable for the life of the spouse.” Sanderson could still file a lawsuit on her own dime if she so chose, but its chances of proceeding in court are nil. The section of the Workers’ Compensation Act prohibiting lawsuits has been upheld time and again in court. Most recently, in April, a B.C. Supreme Court judge in Victoria tossed a lawsuit filed by a man whose work vehicle was rearended by a delivery truck. The plaintiff not only had his claim dismissed, but he was also ordered to pay the delivery-truck driver’s legal costs. In that case, the plaintiff attempted to argue he was not

working at the time. Vancouver-based lawyer Vahan Ishkanian, who specializes in workers’-compensation law, said that is the only area up for debate — whether a person was working, not who was at fault. “The system is designed to ensure workers get benefit from WorkSafeBC no matter who is at fault,” he said. “Sometimes it works well for the workers and sometimes it works badly for the workers, financially speaking.” Ishkanian said there are more than a dozen fatality cases resolved through the Workers’ Compensation Act each year, and they are all dealt with in the same manner, regardless of the circumstances. He mentioned one case in which a worker was high on cocaine driving a work truck. The vehicle hit the ditch and he was killed. His family received the same relative compensation Sanderson will be entitled to. “In a tort case, they could get nothing but, in WCB, they get full benefits,” Ishkanian said. “Is that a good thing or a bad thing? It depends on what side

of the fence that particular case falls.” The Workers’ Compensation Act provisions for spousal payouts are “no-fault” findings — meaning no one will ever be officially held accountable for Miller’s death. That lack of closure for Sanderson has been compounded by a number of unanswered questions. Mainly, she said, she wants to know what happened. “They can’t tell me anything because everything was so badly burned,” she said. “And I can’t get any police reports or any details of the investigation because of privacy [rules].” Sanderson, who used to work in the film industry in Vancouver, but hasn’t been employed since moving to Kamloops, said she’s not sure what the next step in her life will be now that her husband is gone. “I don’t work. I have no family here,” she said. “This is the first day I haven’t been in absolute tears. “This has taken away my life.”

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Locals protest Omnibus bill C-45 By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Local First Nations expressed their opposition to the federal government’s Omnibus C-45 budget bill in a rally that organizers said is one of the first steps in a larger political movement. The federal government is facing widespread criticism over the bill largely from the Idle No More grassroots campaign, which held protests against legislation affecting Indigenous land and water rights across the country on Dec. 10. The 400-plus-page Jobs and Growth Act is an omnibus budget bill that amends dozens of smaller related, but distinct, bills. It was passed in the House of Commons on Dec. 5 and will now move to the Senate for review. Protesters at the NVIT rally said the government violated their treaty rights by failing to consult First Nations before passing the bill. “These changes were made without consent or consultation with the people they directly affect — us,” co-organizer Andrea Sterling-Shintah said in a speech. One of the most contentious changes the bill contains is to the Navigation Protection Act, formerly the Navigable Waters Protection Act, one of the oldest pieces of legislation in Canada. Organizers said the amendments reduce the number of waterways protected by the federal government by over 99 per cent. Instead of any body of water large enough to fit a canoe, the act would cover 97 lakes, portions of 62 rivers, and the three oceans that border Canada. “I’m sure all of you are aware of the slogan

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Shackan Indian Band Coun. Lennard Joe speaks during the discussion portion of the Idle No More rally in Merritt on Dec. 10. Emily Wessel/Herald

Band Executive Director Arnie Narcisse said the act represents a way for the government to alter centuries-old treaties with First Nations. He likened the relationship between First Nations and the federal government to a buffalo jump, with the First Nations treaty and land rights as the buffalo driven over the cliff by the Harper Government, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan, and pipeline proponents. “The Jobs and Growth Act basically gives the government the excuse

to run roughshod over our right and title to this land,” he said. “All of these things are designed to sucker us into economics, if you will, at the cost of protecting the environment and all of the other things that matter to us.” It was a concern echoed by the event’s organizers. “The reasoning behind these acts is they’ll open up jobs, but they’re ignoring the land and the convenance that [the government] made before,” Knott said. “They’re ignoring our rights as First Nations people and the

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• Five nabbed in Merritt drug bust Merritt RCMP arrested five people and seized quantities of heroine, morphine, marijuana, and three rifles after searching a Diamond Vale duplex on Wednesday as part of a drug trafficking investigation.

• NVIT student places 3rd in business contest Nicola Valley Institute of Technology student Tanisha Suzuki and her group was awarded third place in a national business competition in Ottawa last month.

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Community charity leader suddenly dies Food bank manager Karen Flick was a familiar face among those who needed help By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank is feeling the loss of its manager, Karen Flick, as it enters the holiday season. Flick died suddenly on Sunday at age 51. Sources close to Flick said the death was natural, but an exact cause was not determined by press time. “She was like a second daughter to me,” food bank co-ordinator Linda Monkman said. “I really took it hard because it was so sudden.” Monkman worked with ‘She was just Flick for about living for the a decade at the food bank, and day to see said Flick’s comher baby passionate spirit graduate.’ made her a per—NICOLA VALLEY AND fect fit for the DISTRICT FOOD BANK organization. “She’s done CO-ORDINATOR a wonderful job LINDA MONKMAN and she was a very caring, loving person. People stopped in just to come and see her and say hi,” Monkman said. “She greeted everyone with a ‘hey’ and a hug.” The memorial at the food bank is a testament to the number of people Flick impacted in her life. In just one day, the book was signed with dozens of names and had four pages of messages to Flick. The memorial also has candles and pictures set up, and Monkman said people are encouraged to come in and share in Flick’s memory. She said a number of people have stopped by the food bank and called with their condolences. Flick is survived by her children Amber, 17, and Brandon, 20, who

Nicola Valley and District Food Bank Manager Karen Flick (holding cheque on the right), died Sunday. She was a frequent face in the Merritt Herald after accepting many cheques for the food bank. In her last photo op (above), on Friday, Nov. 30, members of the Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club donated $500. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

Monkman said share her generosity. “The kids still want to come into the food bank to help and honour their mom’s memory,” she said. Flick’s signature generosity also led her to take in her son’s friend as a “second son” when his family was planning to move and he didn’t want to go, Monkman said. The father of Flick’s children is moving from Edgemont to stay with them.

“Her kids were her life,” Monkman said. “She was just living for the day to see her baby graduate. It’ll be hard to see Amber graduate without her mom.” Monkman said Flick and her daughter were very close, and planned to go horseback riding in the spring. Now, she said, Amber will go on the ride for her mom. “There were so many little things she had planned. It was so unexpected,”

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Merritt Bench Elementary School was abuzz with facial fuzz last month after a group of Grade 6 students outfitted the whole school with moustaches. Madeline McIntyre-Ponsioen, Logan Moorhead, Emily Whitecross and Olivia Boven sold the moustaches at recess and lunch for a minimum donation of $0.75. By the time they’d sold out of moustaches, the girls raised $150 for the Movember campaign — and with a school consisting of about 150 staff and students, Grade 6/7 teacher Murray Moorhead said the fundraiser was a success for the school. “They understood what the whole process of men with moustaches was, but to come up with a fundraiser on their own and how to do it and everything... I was really proud of them for getting it all together,” said Moorhead, whose daughter was one of the girls behind the whiskers. “Two of them came up with it, and the other two helped them with it. The only thing I did was front the money to go buy the moustaches.” Men participating in the campaign start November cleanshaven and grow their best moustaches until the end of the month to raise money and awareness of male health issues, particularly prostate cancer and mental health issues. The campaign started in Australia in 2003 and has since spread to 21 countries in five continents. Last year, the campaign raised $125.7 million worldwide for men’s health research. This year, with more donations still to be tallied, Canada has

Students and staff at Merritt Bench Elementary School show off their moustaches in a fundraiser organized by four of the school’s Grade 6 students. Submitted

raised $36.8 million, which puts it in the lead for most money raised for the second year in a row, according to a press release from Dec. 3. Moorhead said as far as he knows, it’s the first time the Movember cause has

been taken up at the elementary school, and it was such a hit that the girls were almost sold out by the end of their first recess selling. “The lineup was across the playground,” he said. Moorhead, who

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City focuses on cultural mapping The following is an excerpt from the Dec. 11 Committee of the Whole meeting as submitted by the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council During the Cultural Mapping Report Review Meeting, some participants recalled that “attendance dropped off ” during the initial study process. A possible reason speculated was that a number of people perceived a lack of relevance, i.e. a lack of strategies to enhance arts and culture in Merritt/Nicola Valley. It is important to recognize the contribution of local and regional Nicola Valley arts and culture producers/groups, and that the landscape is not bounded by artificial geography. Participants were able to respond positively or negatively without prompting. District responses were identified with multiple mentions on those already provided

by other participants. Stakeholders did recognize the inherent potential to cultivate the arts and culture landscape. However, they were largely concerned with the obstacles to facilitating Merritt and the Nicola Valley’s evolution towards the type of optimal arts and culture partnerships, leadership and support that participants would like to see. That vision is not just for the sake of arts and culture (and associated venues/ groups). There was a clear recognition among participants that vibrant economic regions have vibrant arts and culture — an understanding of the difference between attracting employment enterprises which require “economic migrants” (lower pay/ lower skill) versus providing the catalysts necessary to attract “amenity migrants” and the “creative class” (highly skilled, well educated, higher

incomes.) Of the two generalized types of “workers,” the knowledge worker (the Creative Class economy) makes investment and relocation decisions on criteria that fundamentally include access to a rich weave of arts and culture opportunities/experiences. Participants also felt there were challenges in Merritt and the Nicola Valley with regards to the perception and awareness of arts, culture and heritage, as there is a high level of disorganization and challenge in getting the “message out.” A single source event/scheduling guide (calendar) is available to all arts and culture stakeholders but notably absent from participation (posting of information) is the City of Merritt. There is also the perception that the lack of an arts, culture and heritage plan/policy on a municipal level has broad impact.

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from the city for grant requests, support letters, etc. in a timely manner. Arts and culture are not geographically bounded only in Merritt — artisans and consumers exist in the Nicola Valley. Therefore, a regional and integrated (holistic) approach is needed. Stronger communications and support between groups is required. Programs at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

CANNON BALL CONTEST Mark the date we will be hosting the very Àrst of what is to be our annual cannon ball contest. THIS CONTEST IS IDEAL FOR PEOPLE WHO: • Just want to have fun • Have a little bit of goof in them • Last minute Christmas shoppers • Like getting a great deal!

DETAILS Date: Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm REGISTRATION DUE BY: December 18, 2012 - 6pm REGISTRATION PRICE: regular admission (ranging from $2.40 to $4.48) PRACTICE TIMES: Friday nights starting Nov.30 – Dec. 14: 6 - 8 pm (reg. admission) Contestants will be judged on • Quality of splash • Splash volume • Uniqueness • Costume design (optional) • Good spirit FIRST & SECOND PRIZE: 1 month membership to the pool & an indoor kayaking session worth up to $160 value (can be assigned to whoever perhaps a x-mas gift/stocking stuffer) Perfect for those last minute shoppers

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Every Friday until Dec. 21: 9:30 - 11am Drop your child off for a morning of creative crafts and swimming with one of our energetic aquatic leaders. Register in advance to avoid disappointment. Please send you child with a snack water towel and dressed in their swim suit ready to go. Recommended age 3-7 yrs - $7.00

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Premier ponders black ink, oil

TOM FLETCHER B.C. VIEWS VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark has completed the traditional round of year-end interviews with legislative press gallery reporters. Here are excerpts from my discussion with her, dealing with the Enbridge oil pipeline proposal and the balanced budget her government has promised to present in February. TF: On the Enbridge project, are you getting the answers you want on safety? PCC: No, we’re not. We’ve set out our position. The five conditions need to be met, period. [B.C.’s conditions are “world-class” land and marine spill prevention and response, meeting legal obligations for aboriginal consultation, passing federalprovincial environmental assessment and a “fair share” of financial benefits.] PCC: We need the oilpatch producers, the Alberta government and the federal government to come to the table.

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Layaways encourage spending wisely

PHILLIP WOOLGAR Merritt HERALD It’s five days until Christmas... So how’s your shopping coming along? Many people start thinking about what to wrap for friends and family right about now — but for others, it was taken care of a month ago. Christmas Eve

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deals are rampant, but most couldn’t handle the stress of rush shopping the day before opening presents. And when the pressure is on like that, a quick hand to the “Buy now, pay later” credit card is likely. Credit cards have long been the surefire way to buy a lastminute gift, as people cave to the tantalizing lure of the plastic. Because, really, how much harm could a piece of plastic do? Turns out, a lot. But due to the economy, the credit card mantra that entices people to buy what they can’t afford has changed, and now it is more in tune with paying first and buying later. Some know

this strategy as the layaway, which relatively recently looked like it would become an ancient, foreign way of making purchases. Then 2008 came along with the recession, and stores like Wal-Mart changed their ways. Wal-Mart dismissed the sales strategy in 2006, but it was reintroduced this year after the long-felt effects of the recession really started taking hold. That makes sense, since layaways were big during the Great Depression when sales were drastically reduced. One of the reasons for the resurgence is dried up credit for many people, and they need to be offered options for companies like Wal-Mart to

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requires shoppers to make regular payments on their purchases. A downpayment and small service fee are paid, and then regular instalments without interest until the item is fully purchased. After the item is completely paid for, it is given to the customer. This clearly isn’t an option at this late date before Christmas, but it’s something to think about for those who don’t have much money and who want to spend more responsibly in the future. Because when the Christmas bells go “dong” and your money goes “poof,” the layaway could be the buying method that saves you from a month of “d’oh!”

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YOUR OPINION Clark not comforted by Enbridge answers From Page 8 We’ve been cross-examining Enbridge. We have not been getting any of the answers that we hoped to get. We haven’t gained a lot of comfort from that process. And none of the other conditions are even close to being met. We are doing our own study of marine traffic. We want to understand the total number of ships that are out there plying our coast right now. Because all of them have fuel in them, and some are cargo ships that are big enough to have enough [bunker] fuel as a mini-tanker would. Part of this is trying to understand where our level of Coast Guard protection needs to be today, in order to protect us should there be a spill from the existing traffic. TF: Balancing the budget: the finance ministry’s current projections call for an upturn in natural gas royalties in the coming year. With the current glut of gas, isn’t that kind of far-fetched? PCC: It is going to be difficult to present a balanced budget, but I think, because we’re going to build in some [forecast] allowance, as we always do, and because we’re going to be completely transparent about the assumptions that have led us there, and because we aren’t going to fiddle with any of the assumptions that we receive from the experts in the Ministry of Finance, it’s going to be quite clear that we have done it. We have come by a balanced budget honestly. So when it comes to natural gas, you know that the assumption we use in the budget is based on a fairly complex formula that the Ministry of Finance has relied on for probably a decade now. We don’t fiddle with that. There are those who would say we should artificially lower the [revenue projection] number that we use. But if you artificially lower it, what’s to stand in the way of artificially raising it? You either accept the advice of your experts or you don’t. And they’re the experts, not the politicians. TF: Right now we have a deficit gap of more than a billion dollars. Can that be closed without significant spending cuts, or tax increases, or both? PCC: You will see when we get to the budget. And it will be absolutely transparent how we got there. [Laughs] Nice try. TF: If the B.C. Liberals form a government in May, will the election date be changed so we don’t have to have this discussion about questionable spring election budgets? PCC: It’s not part of the plan today, but I’m sure it’s a discussion we’ll have in the next four years. I know that people have talked about it. I’m open to it. I’m not wedded to this particular date. Next week I’ll have highlights from my year-end interview with NDP leader Adrian Dix. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Country Christmas thanks community Dear Editor: Thanks for the news coverage regarding Country Christmas. It’s much appreciated. Merritt Country Christmas is a remarkable community celebration. It brings together the community in such positive ways. The parade definitely has a very visible presence in our community. We often joke that half the town is in the parade and the other half watches it! Not quite accurate, but it is impressive that over 500 participate in the parade (building the floats, riding in them, being the drivers…) and nearly 3,000 come out to watch it. As one of the two co-chairs for the Merritt Country Christmas weekend, I can’t take credit for “leading the parade charge.” For many years, Chris Stanley-Jones and Gail McKee organized the parade. Before that, the Chamber of Commerce organized it. Last year it was organized by Mike Goetz. This year, the committee invited the Chamber of Commerce to help once again. Past Chairs of Country Christmas were Rick Passmore, Amber Bjorkman and Charlotte. We

stand on the shoulders of giants! But Country Christmas is more than the parade. My involvement for the past eight years has been as organizer of the Country Christmas Community Concert. It is the official start to a great weekend. The other co-chair is Jack Polmans. His responsibility, this year, was the Country Christmas float. Other activities organized by the committee were Santa’s Village, (Mae Ketter), the Wreath Walk contest (Mischelle Pierce), the Snow Flake Contest (Darrel Brooks) and the two-day Craft Fair (Charlotte Martin and Sue Bakus). Judy Fassbender organized the concession at the Craft Fair and serves as treasurer. Stephanie Johnson is our recording secretary. Whew! What a job! Sharon Edwards organized our advertising and was our own special heroine for managing to arrange for the lieutenant-governor of B.C., the Honourable Judith Guichon, to be our Parade Marshall. What other community in B.C. did that this year! There are other associated events that are organized by other groups. The City of Merritt Leisure Services orga-

nizes a Breakfast with Santa (and decorates the Civic Centre); many merchants participate in Midnight Madness; and the Culture Club hosted live entertainment as did Brambles Bakery. In short, Country Christmas is such a success because of all the volunteers who work together to make something wonderful happen. It’s not just the concert or the parade or the craft fair or any one activity. It’s the fact that many groups, individuals and agencies all do their own thing under a common banner. They all spend countless volunteer hours to bring joy to others. They make Merritt a special place where the words “Merry Christmas” are heartfelt and genuinely spoken. So, next year, let’s have even more floats in the parade, more lights on the houses, more activities in the downtown core. Let’s bring back the tradition of having a city Christmas tree. And let’s remember why we celebrate, all that we are thankful for, and to joyfully share with others. Merry Christmas. Kurt Christopherson Merritt

Embrace the mind’s duality Dear Editor: Ignorant is thee who pretends to be. Separated they be from the better half in thee. Blind in the mind they breathe and be. I speak of those who carry the name and symbols without the understanding. An example of a pretender is a person who bares the cross but knows little of Christianity, and after critically observing the contemporary scene, I can’t help but conclude that infiltrated wasn’t only Christianity, as were most religions by people pretending. With little knowledge of their faith’s

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philosophy and history, they carry the name as if it was a part of their being. They believe the self to be but behave oppositely. In the process they give a distorted definition of the truth given by their respective holy. Tragically, the distortion has wrongly influenced the newer generations and that distortion has wrongly given the outsiders looking in an inaccurate definition. And, regrettably, the result has been a further alienation from the likes of Nanak, Buddha and Jesus. The pretenders give an inaccurate definition and by claiming

the path of Jesus or Nanak without the knowledge they foolishly attack them. Please keep in mind that a faith is not a birth right, it is to be or not to be; a choice that requires the acquisition of knowledge, the appropriate habits, and the appropriate half of the mind’s duality (the beautiful half of the mind’s community that encourages such agents as love, truth, compassion, virtue, selflessness and humility). The battle to allow the beautiful half of the mind’s duality to influence the time and space of conscious and subconscious thought appears to be the most

important of the above mentioned, and I write that because in one form or another the latter is asked of all the holy if a person wishes to step closer to The Eternal Commander and Chief. That said, without the better half of the mind’s duality it’s near impossible to appreciate the appropriate knowledge, habits and state of being. So let the beautiful half dominate the mind’s community and battle to enslave the ugly of the mind’s duality such as anger, lust, selfishness and greed. Mike Bhangu Merritt

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‘Taxpayers should bet on pipeline, not lottery’ ‘The economic benefits of the proposed Enbridge project could even help opponents’ Dear Editor: The recent rallies across the province that brought out B.C. taxpayers against the pipeline project were attended by happily retired taxpayers, employed taxpayers that still have not been able to buy their own homes, and the unemployed. These same people all go and buy lottery tickets every week hoping for the big prize. The chances are only one in 28.6 million of winning. The current opposition party of B.C., the NDP, have said a big “No!” to the pipeline. Like in the lottery, there’s almost no chance with NDP opposition. The present government of B.C., the Liberals, has left the option open on the consideration that a five-point plan is reached between all parties concerned. One of the five points is that

B.C. taxpayers receive a favourable share of the royalties from Enbridge. Construction of the pipeline would supply a large number of well-paying union jobs. The pipes would have to be built and manufactured in Canada. Hotels, restaurants, machine shops, parts suppliers, heavy construction equipment companies, etc. in areas near the pipeline construction would see revenues like they haven’t seen in ages. The very old days of the construction boom that used to happen in the 1960s would be back. The B.C. Liberal government has to take this five-point plan one step further. If the five-point plan is met, then the government has to give the B.C. taxpayers a say on three options in regards to the point called “royalties.” Option one would be to provide more funds

to health and education; lower the income taxes again; reduce the provincial sales tax; and eliminate the B.C. monthly medical premiums. Option two would be to offer all taxpayers in B.C. with a residential address a tax-free dividend cheque once a year. This is what is given to the taxpayers in Alaska for approving the Alyeska pipeline which has been in operation for over 30 years now. The average yearly dividend cheque has been $1108.45 per year. That is per person, so in B.C., a husband and wife would receive double that. The third option is that the taxpayers would have the final say in a provincewide referendum. The referendum would ask to choose option one or two, but not both, only the one that you think would be suited to your financial needs. It would also ask. Are you in

Potential Schoenborn release unthinkable Dear Editor:

I can’t believe the powers that be are considering releasing Alan Schoenborn under any conditions. He murdered his three children, is a menace to society, and his trial was a farce. Judge Powers’ decision that Schoenborn was not guilty due to his mental condition when he killed his children is unfounded and speculative. The judge was not there at the time nor was anyone at the murder scene as a witness to Schoenborn’s mental state. However, a neighbour who talked to Schoenborn just before the murders said he “seemed sane” and the man who apprehended him and the first to see him after the murders said he “seemed coherent and mentally stable.” For some reason, neither of these two men were served a subpoena to testify. It seems Crown prosecutor Glen Kelt may have missed the boat by not calling these two witnesses to the stand, which happens often in our court system. And why was Schoenborn allowed to represent himself on April 6, 2010, before the B.C. Review Board if he had a mental disorder? Board chairper-

that chances have to be taken. An oil spill from a ruptured pipe or an oil spill on the ocean is mere peanuts compared to what the province would look like if that always-mentioned earthquake does arrive. Presently, there are many pipelines worldwide, and plenty of tanker traffic. Also, why does the pipeline have to end at Kitimat? Why not Stewart, B.C.? Stewart is a deep sea port and if tankers loaded at Stewart, it is only one straight stretch of water to the open ocean for shipment overseas, instead of the scenic Kitimat route which has many twists and turns between mini islands to get to open sea. This is why the pipeline should be built — to lower the cost of living, which is not going to happen by buying lottery tickets or

in the case of a future NDP government.

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Setting it Straight In the Merritt Herald’s Thursday, Dec. 6, issue on page 2, Coun. Mike Goetz’s vote regarding the allocation of funds to Tourism Nicola Valley was incorrectly stated. He voted in favour of allocating the funds to TNV.

son Ben Walter said Schoenborn “continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the community” in a newspaper release in 2010. At Schoenborn’s request, the B.C. Review Board recently considered allowing him to go out for morning coffee under escort, only to discover that his wife lived in the same area, creating more stress in her life. In all their wisdom, the board rescinded this decision after further review. B.C. continues to be a magnet for career criminals of all kinds with its sympathetic laws, lenient judicial system, and the absence of punishment for convicted offenders. The victims of crime become excess baggage to the government with little consideration given to their personal and social well-being. In the case of Schoenborn, the fact is he murdered three children, regardless of his mental state at the time. If we continue to allow people like this in our society, none of us will ever be able to exist in an environment of trust. W. Rice Lower Nicola

favour of the pipeline: yes or no; should the pipeline be built or should it not be built.’ Now that the taxpayers are in charge of the final decision, these happily retired taxpayers would be more happy, the employed taxpayers could buy a home after all, and the unemployed could hopefully become employed from all of the spin-off jobs. In the meantime, the taxpayers still would have not won the grand prize in the lottery, but would see financial benefits. Oh yes, chances have to be taken and accidents will happen. All of us taxpayers take chances every day once we get out of bed every morning. No one call tell what is going to happen. The plane could go down on the next vacation plans, but we only live once, and we are not coming back, which means

Congrats on Atom tourney Dear Editor: I want to commend the organizers of the Atom Development Hockey Tournament for a well-run event from Nov. 30 - Dec. 2. The town was very welcoming and friendly with our North Vancouver teams — in particular, the owner and patrons of the Merritt Desert Inn. Our lads enjoyed playing on the two fine ice-rinks, the refs were top class and the atmosphere was electric in the Championship Final where two very good teams met. Well done, Merritt Minor Hockey, and kudos to your fine community. John O’Flynn Vancouver

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Time h Ti has moved d quickly i kl b by and here it is Christmas again. What is it all about? It is about a Baby. The world at that time was something like it is now. It is all about me, money, power, importance. So, What could the Baby do about all this? This is where the important part is. Who was this Baby? He was the Creator and we might say the King of Heaven. He had made all things and owned all things yet came as a baby. What is more peaceful than a happy baby? Jesus trusted in His parents and in God, His Father. When Herod wanted to kill Him, His parents were told to Áee to Egypt. The money they would need had already been supplied by the wise men. Think of the peace the wise men must have had as they followed the star, saw

the Baby then travelled home. Now what are you thinking in regards to Christmas? What will we eat? What will I wear? What will I get as gifts? What will I give? Don’t forget about the Christmas bills! And so, Christmas can become a time of stress. Why not take your Bible and carefully read the story of Christmas. Think about who this Baby was and why He came. The angel said to Joseph, “Call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sin.” What do you think Jesus is thinking about Àrst? Is He asking, “What will I get for Christmas?” Or, “What can I give that will make them happy?” Jesus wants you to be ready for Him to take you home to Heaven when He comes.

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DR. HONG CHUNG Merritt ACUPUNCTURE Thyroid disease primarily affects women in their 20s to 40s, with an incidence seven to eight times higher in women than in men. Typical symptoms may be overlooked as they can be mistakenly attributed to other factors such as one is constitution, temperament, or external factors. The thyroid gland is located in the front and centre of the neck

and weighs about 15-20g. It secretes hormones which regulate body metabolism, and it plays a role in producing and regulating heat. Thyroid diseases can be divided into three categories: inflammation, functional disorder, and enlargement of the gland (goiter). Inflammation caused mainly by autoimmune disorder leads to hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism (Graves Disease, Hashimoto Thyroiditis). Patients may experience just its symptoms. Hyperthyroidism displays characteristics such as increased production of body heat and accelerated metabolic function due

to excessive thyroid hormone secretion. Symptoms include heat intolerance, heart palpitations, insomnia, increased appetite, weight loss, increased perspiration, oversensitivity (including increased rate of speech, quick temper, irritability, and more), protrusion of the eyes, and lighter menstrual flow or amenorrhea in women. In contrast to hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism is related to a lack of thyroid hormones. Sufferers may experience such symptoms as cold hands and feet, weight gain, shortness of breath, decreased heart rate, tiring easily and fatigue, constipation, dry skin, reduced

ability to concentrate, excessive menstrual bleeding and more. Western medicine typically offers three types of treatment for thyroid disease: radioactive iodine treatment, drug therapy, and surgery (in less than one per cent of cases). There is a high potential for radioactive iodine treatment to lead to permanent hypothyroidism. And thyroid drugs have many side effects, as well as a high rate of reoccurrence (70 per cent) if the drugs are discontinued, even if taken for one to two years. So, what is the Eastern Medicine perspective on thyroid disease? A blockage of qi and blood cir-

culation, caused by an accumulation of stressers such as anger and irritability, or an accumulation of heat in the liver, can lead to hyperthyroidism. Treatment involves dissolving these accumulations and clearing heat from the liver as well. Hypothyroidism occurs due to weakness of the kidneys and spleen, and is treated by regulating water metabolism and strengthening yang qi. Goiter is treated by soothing the hardness and the accumulation of qi and blood. A few years ago, one eminent Eastern Medicine doctor in Korea developed an herbal formula for both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. It

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Tips on living with diabetes, flexibility of dosing and managing hypoglycemia (NC)—Sleeping in, skipping meals, keeping active or being low-key: most people have the flexibility to do all of these things without a second thought, but for those people living with diabetes, these may be hard to achieve. For over three million Canadians living with diabetes, flexibility is not a word they use often. The reason for this is that doing any of those activities, or deviating from their daily routines, can cause them to experience an episode of low blood sugar (glucose), also known as hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can cause seizures, comas, loss of consciousness and can even be life threatening. Risk factors of hypoglycemia include: • Low blood sugar levels • Taking too much

insulin • Having a less than adequate food intake during meals, especially after taking insulin • Skipping meals • Exercising • Drinking alcohol “I need to take insulin for my diabetes, but it can sometimes be challenging because I need to factor in everything I have eaten and plan to eat as well as what I plan to do that day, and then give my best estimate of how much insulin I should take based on what my doctor and I have discussed and my experience on insulin,” says Mohamed Eltawil, a patient living with Type 2 diabetes. “Insulin should be taken at the same time in the same amount every day, but that simply doesn’t adhere to everyone’s lifestyle every single day. “But there is also the fear of experiencing hypoglycemia,

especially at night when there is a long rest and fasting period.” According to a recent survey of Canadians living with Type 2 diabetes, One third of Canadians with Type 2 diabetes had experienced an episode of hypoglycemia over a 30-day period. One in seven patients surveyed let their blood glucose levels go higher than suggested to reduce their risk of nocturnal hypoglycemia (when severe episodes are reported most frequently). “When my doc-

tor and I decide on a treatment plan, we consider that I can’t always be on the same schedule every day, and that I need an option that is more flexible with my dosing,” Mohamed said. “I would love to be extremely regimented every day, but that just isn’t reality for me.” For people living with diabetes, a good habit to get into to help manage glycemic levels is to keep a diary of food consumed, indicating what time of the day you ate as well as any activity you participated in and at what intensity. Indicating

pain and are unable to let go of anger, worry and anxiety. This kind of stress breaks down homeostasis in the body and paves the way for autoimmune diseases. So, it is important for us to try to live our lives with a thankful, joyful and positive mind.

causes no side effects and has a greater than 70 per cent cure rate within two to six months. Fortunately, I got his formula, which recommends herbal medicine and acupuncture twice weekly. Thyroid disease occurs mainly in women who experience deep emotional

how you felt throughout the day, be it high energy, low energy or stable is also recommended to help you be more aware of what food and activity combinations can affect your glycemic levels. To prevent or manage hypoglycemia, patients should talk to their healthcare professionals to learn how to identify and reduce their risk of hypoglycemia, particularly at night. Patients should also talk to their doctors about new insulin therapy options that can lower their risk.

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• New amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher with full unfinished bsmt. • 10 ft. ceilings, large bright design. • Quality built & Home warranty.

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M3847

Beautiful 3700 sq ft custom log home on 5 acres Overlooking the valley. 4 BRs, vaulted ceilings, lg kitchen Basement has media room and spacious rec room 3 Bay Garage. Gorgeous landscaping

$535,000

M3858

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M3850

• Huge master suite w/sitting area, walk-in closet • Large 3 bay garage-RV parking.

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

$599,000

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• 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

$359,000

$349,000

M3727

M3842

Riverfront Acreage with beautiful 2 year old modular Home has open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, 3 BRs 2 Baths, Has Engineered Pad created for a shop 9.62 riverfront property with fenced pasture

M3837 $449,000

• Beautiful 3 BR home with high-end quality finishing • Kitchen has Travertine tile, granite counters,& Mill Creek cabinets. • LR with H/W floors • Gas F/P, Ensuite w/Jacuzzi tub. Huge rec room M3855

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M3857

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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 M3762

M3815

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

$439,000

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M3826

Beautiful Home features Granite counter tops HW and ceramic flooring, 10 ft ceilings Crown moldings, Central Air, U/G sprinklers Covered deck and double garage.

$339,000

M3854

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

$329,000

M3828

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

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M3838

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Well maintained 1 owner home 7 bdrms & 4 baths + 2 bdrm legal ste New flring, h/w tank & boiler Mbdrm w/ w/i closet, full enste w/ Jacuzzi

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M3819

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Executive 2 BR, 2 bath, Rancher close to golf course Central Air, JennAir stovetop, Jacuzzi tub in main Oak HW floors, bright open kitchen with lg island Bonus room above the garage.

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M3849

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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

M3794

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

$269,000 •

M3834

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

$260,000

M3811

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

$235,000 •

• • • • M3689

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Enjoy this 1.92 Acres in Lower Nicola w/ 2 BR mobile Mobile has lovely addition with spacious LR, laundry & Large Mstr BR with walk-in closet. Back deck leads out to fire pit area

$219,000

M3856 • Well maintained, secure bldging • Updated condo, central location

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

$125,000 • • • •

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

$217,000 •

M3729

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

$206,500 •

M3761

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

$199,900 •

M3741

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All Units Rented 2 Year Old Roof Lots of parking space Short walk to city centre

$198,000 •

• • • • M3839

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

$187,000 •

M3821

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

$182,000 •

• • • • M3813

Well maintained 2 bedroom rancher In central location, Nice and spacious LR, Bright sunny kitchen, Beautifully landscaped Yard Plenty of RV parking

$174,500 •

M3853

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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

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M3808

$169,000

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$165,000 •

M3365

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

$164,500 •

M3795

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

$160,000 •

M3744

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Nice 3 BR, 2 full Bath, half duplex Large Fam Room on Main w/2 BRs, Kitchen And L.R. on 2nd storey. Fenced back yard With shed and single garage.

$159,000 •

M3851

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3 bedroom, 1 bath Rancher Walking distance to downtown Newer Furnace Fully fenced yard

$155,000 •

• • • • M3843

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

$149,500 •

M3751

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

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

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

$135,000 •

M3792

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$125,000

$120,000 •

M3797

• • • •

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

$120,000 •

M3807

• • • •

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

$118,000 •

M3841

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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

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

$95,000 •

• • • • M3840

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

$76,900 •

M3486

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

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Great starter home or retirement 2 bdrm double wide w/ sun deck and ensuite Coldwater River is close by Riverside Mobile Home Park

$58,000 •

M3787

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

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

$44,000 •

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M3607

M3749

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

$35,000 •

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

$149,900

• • • •

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 •

M3755

M3728

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

$30,000 •

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

$217,000 •

M3796

M3603

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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 •

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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 •

M3692

M3832

• • • •

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 •

• • • •

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

$349,000 •

M3758

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$79,000 •

• • • • M3478

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

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

$395,000 •

M3534

M3829

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

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$89,000

$99,000

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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 •

M3707

L3779

• • • •

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

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 •

M3827

M3697

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M3495

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

Nothing to do but move in! 2x6 construction and walk-out bsmt Backing on to Greenbelt New roof, 40 Gal HW Tank Much much more

$285,000

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M3818

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

$279,900 •

M3844

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

$100,000

M3810

M3805

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M3814

Stop paying rent! Buy your own home 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher Appliances included

$49,900

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

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

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

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M3809

M3852

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

$144,000 •

Nice 3 BR, 2 full baths, half duplex 1 car attached garage & fenced yard New roof ’07, Large Master BR. Open floor plan, Option to purchase entire duplex

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

M3846

Hi-end haven recreational property 2 story log home at Mile High Estates Wood stove, wood flrs throughout Gourmet kitch w/ custom cabinets

$445,000

M3822

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• Striving for perfection?? • Home of distinction, 5 bdrms, 3.5 baths • Custom quality construction

• 3036sqft on 1.9 acres Heated oversized garage • Master on main w/ enste

$525,000

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M3820

• • • •

Completely redone & gorgeous New windows, siding, roof, h/w tank New kitchen, floors & electrical Solarium off dinrm, the list goes on…. $255,000 M3817

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TALL TUB DISHWASHER

• Stainless Steel Tub • Hidden Controls

• 4 wash cycles/2 options • 50dBA Quietest in its class • Exclusive 24/7 overflow leak protection

Also available in Stainless Steel Exterior for $699

REGULAR $899

REGULAR $1599

999

1398

1998

Customer is responsible for the enviro fee with a free TV promo

Twin/Twin Bunkbeds Flexibile: Stack or Separate

70% OFF

599

498

REGULAR $999

REGULAR $2698

1998

MATTRESS IN A BOX Pocket Coil Mattresses - Tight Top 6 Only

7 Piece Faux Marble Table with 6 stools

70% OFF

598

MATTRESS IN A BOX Pocket Coil Mattresses - Pillow Top

Twin Mattress

$138 6 Only

6 Only

Twin Mattress

$178

Double Mattress

$178

6 Only

Queen Mattress

$238

Queen Mattress

$198

50% OFF

• 800 - 8” Evolution Non-Flip Pocket Coils

$748 SALE $798 SALE $1098 SALE

Double Includes Boxspring & Mattress

Queen Includes Boxspring & Mattress

King Includes Boxspring & Mattress

Reg. Price $499

123 456 789

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51”FULL HD PLASMA TV

1080P

5 ONLY

6 ONLY

Reg.3 Only Price $649

Reg.3 Only Price $799

SAVE $499 $150

SAVE $599 $200

50” FULL HD LED TV

50” 0” FULL ULL HD 3D TV

1798

1080P

Smart TV 4 ONLY

4 ONLY

Reg. Price $899

30” 18 CU. FT. FRIDGE EASY CLEAN RANGE

SAVE $699 $200

398 $ 298

STOVE REG. $599

3 Only

Reg. Price $1099

SAVE $799 $300

60” FULL HD LED TV

55”FULL HD LED TV

$ 3 Only

1080P

4 ONLY

2 ONLY

Reg. Price $1399

Reg. Price $1599

SAVE $999 $400

SAVE $1299 $300

52” FULL HD LED TV

SOUND BAR & WIRELESS SUB

CITY DIAMOND MISMATCH PILLOW-TOP

60% OFF

$648 SALE $698 SALE $1098 SALE

•736 Posturetech Coils • Unicased Edge • 100% Smart Latex Foam

1080P 4 ONLY

Double Includes Boxspring & Mattress

Queen

SAVE $400

Reg. Price $1499

$1099

4 ONLY

SAVE $150

Reg. Price $349

$199

Includes Boxspring & Mattress

King Includes Boxspring & Mattress

MAIN LOCATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE Boxing Day Hours: 9 am - 6 pm 2025 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt

SAVE $399 $100

46” FULL HD LCD TV

70” FULL HD LED TV

80” FULL HD LED TV

1080P

4 ONLY

REGULAR $499

298

WITH CHAISE & RECLINER

SPECIAL EDITION

6 ONLY

Reg. Price $449

REGULAR $2399

VE SA 01 $3

798

4 ONLY

SAVE $299 $150

FRIDGE REG. $699

4 PIECE BONDED LEATHER SECTIONAL

8 Only

Inc.: 18 Cu. Ft. Fridge, Self Clean Ceran Top Range, Built-in Tall Tub Dishwasher & OTR Microwave

REGULAR $1199

PILLOWTOP WITH WOOL & VISCO

51” SAMSUNG PLASMA TV

STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN

REGULAR $899

1080P

4 PIECE

TOP LOAD HIGH EFFECIENCY WASHER & DRYER

With either purchase

REGULAR $2698

40” FULL HD LCD TV

32”HD LED TV

Phone: 250-378-2332

Reg. Price $2799

SAVE $2299 $500

2 ONLY

Reg. Price $4999

SAVE $3999 $1000

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698

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1999

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with purchase of bedroom suite

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Drawers Optional

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$ EE R F V T

798

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• EvenAir™ convection cooking • Hidden bake element • TripleChoice™ 12” Element

Your Choice

TALL TUB DISHWASHER

• Stainless Steel Tub • Hidden Controls

• 4 wash cycles/2 options • 50dBA Quietest in its class • Exclusive 24/7 overflow leak protection

Also available in Stainless Steel Exterior for $699

REGULAR $899

REGULAR $1599

999

1398

1998

Customer is responsible for the enviro fee with a free TV promo

Twin/Twin Bunkbeds Flexibile: Stack or Separate

70% OFF

599

498

REGULAR $999

REGULAR $2698

1998

MATTRESS IN A BOX Pocket Coil Mattresses - Tight Top 6 Only

7 Piece Faux Marble Table with 6 stools

70% OFF

598

MATTRESS IN A BOX Pocket Coil Mattresses - Pillow Top

Twin Mattress

$138 6 Only

6 Only

Twin Mattress

$178

Double Mattress

$178

6 Only

Queen Mattress

$238

Queen Mattress

$198

50% OFF

• 800 - 8” Evolution Non-Flip Pocket Coils

$748 SALE $798 SALE $1098 SALE

Double Includes Boxspring & Mattress

Queen Includes Boxspring & Mattress

King Includes Boxspring & Mattress

Reg. Price $499

123 456 789

& Appliances Ltd.

51”FULL HD PLASMA TV

1080P

5 ONLY

6 ONLY

Reg.3 Only Price $649

Reg.3 Only Price $799

SAVE $499 $150

SAVE $599 $200

50” FULL HD LED TV

50” 0” FULL ULL HD 3D TV

1798

1080P

Smart TV 4 ONLY

4 ONLY

Reg. Price $899

30” 18 CU. FT. FRIDGE EASY CLEAN RANGE

SAVE $699 $200

398 $ 298

STOVE REG. $599

3 Only

Reg. Price $1099

SAVE $799 $300

60” FULL HD LED TV

55”FULL HD LED TV

$ 3 Only

1080P

4 ONLY

2 ONLY

Reg. Price $1399

Reg. Price $1599

SAVE $999 $400

SAVE $1299 $300

52” FULL HD LED TV

SOUND BAR & WIRELESS SUB

CITY DIAMOND MISMATCH PILLOW-TOP

60% OFF

$648 SALE $698 SALE $1098 SALE

•736 Posturetech Coils • Unicased Edge • 100% Smart Latex Foam

1080P 4 ONLY

Double Includes Boxspring & Mattress

Queen

SAVE $400

Reg. Price $1499

$1099

4 ONLY

SAVE $150

Reg. Price $349

$199

Includes Boxspring & Mattress

King Includes Boxspring & Mattress

MAIN LOCATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE Boxing Day Hours: 9 am - 6 pm 2025 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt

SAVE $399 $100

46” FULL HD LCD TV

70” FULL HD LED TV

80” FULL HD LED TV

1080P

4 ONLY

REGULAR $499

298

WITH CHAISE & RECLINER

SPECIAL EDITION

6 ONLY

Reg. Price $449

REGULAR $2399

VE SA 01 $3

798

4 ONLY

SAVE $299 $150

FRIDGE REG. $699

4 PIECE BONDED LEATHER SECTIONAL

8 Only

Inc.: 18 Cu. Ft. Fridge, Self Clean Ceran Top Range, Built-in Tall Tub Dishwasher & OTR Microwave

REGULAR $1199

PILLOWTOP WITH WOOL & VISCO

51” SAMSUNG PLASMA TV

STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN

REGULAR $899

1080P

4 PIECE

TOP LOAD HIGH EFFECIENCY WASHER & DRYER

With either purchase

REGULAR $2698

40” FULL HD LCD TV

32”HD LED TV

Phone: 250-378-2332

Reg. Price $2799

SAVE $2299 $500

2 ONLY

Reg. Price $4999

SAVE $3999 $1000

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REAL ESTATE REVIEW

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M E R R I T T !! D L O

• • • • •

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

$329,000

M3828

• • • •

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

Phone: 250-378-6181

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

www.royallepage.ca/merritt

www.realtor.ca

E!! V I L US C X E

• • • •

$299,900

250-378-6181

Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep

John Issac Sales Rep

Claudette Edenoste Broker

Debra Schindler Personal Real Estate Corp.

250-315-5178

250-378-1586

250-280-0689

250-315-3548

kbonneteau@telus.net

tmcdonagh@telus.net

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Lynda Property Manager

250-378-6181

LOGAN LAKE

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

•

Tom McDonagh Broker

M3819

• • • •

Executive 2 BR, 2 bath, Rancher close to golf course Central Air, JennAir stovetop, Jacuzzi tub in main Oak HW floors, bright open kitchen with lg island Bonus room above the garage.

$299,000 •

M3849

• • • •

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

M3794

CE!! I R P W E N •

• • • •

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

$269,000 •

M3834

• • • • •

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

M3811

• • • •

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

$235,000 •

• • • • M3689

y oert r P e enu Rev

Enjoy this 1.92 Acres in Lower Nicola w/ 2 BR mobile Mobile has lovely addition with spacious LR, laundry & Large Mstr BR with walk-in closet. Back deck leads out to fire pit area

$219,000

M3856 • Well maintained, secure bldging • Updated condo, central location

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

$125,000 • • • •

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

$217,000 •

M3729

• • • •

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

$206,500 •

M3761

• • • •

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

$199,900 •

M3741

• • • •

All Units Rented 2 Year Old Roof Lots of parking space Short walk to city centre

$198,000 •

• • • • M3839

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

$187,000 •

M3821

• • • •

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

$182,000 •

• • • • M3813

Well maintained 2 bedroom rancher In central location, Nice and spacious LR, Bright sunny kitchen, Beautifully landscaped Yard Plenty of RV parking

$174,500 •

M3853

• • • •

$169,000 •

M3833

• • • •

M3808

$169,000

• • • •

$165,000 •

M3365

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

$164,500 •

M3795

• • • •

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

• • • •

Nice 3 BR, 2 full Bath, half duplex Large Fam Room on Main w/2 BRs, Kitchen And L.R. on 2nd storey. Fenced back yard With shed and single garage.

$159,000 •

M3851

• • • •

3 bedroom, 1 bath Rancher Walking distance to downtown Newer Furnace Fully fenced yard

$155,000 •

• • • • M3843

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

$149,500 •

M3751

• • • •

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

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

• • • •

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

$135,000 •

M3792

• • • •

$125,000

$120,000 •

M3797

• • • •

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

$120,000 •

M3807

• • • •

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

$118,000 •

M3841

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$95,000 •

• • • • M3840

• • • •

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

$76,900 •

M3486

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

• • • •

Great starter home or retirement 2 bdrm double wide w/ sun deck and ensuite Coldwater River is close by Riverside Mobile Home Park

$58,000 •

M3787

• • • •

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

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

$44,000 •

• • • •

M3607

M3749

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

$35,000 •

• • • •

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

$149,900

• • • •

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 •

M3755

M3728

• • • •

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

$30,000 •

• • • •

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

$217,000 •

M3796

M3603

• • • •

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 •

• • • •

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 •

M3692

M3832

• • • •

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 •

• • • •

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

$349,000 •

M3758

• • • •

$79,000 •

• • • • M3478

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

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

$395,000 •

M3534

M3829

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

• • • •

$89,000

$99,000

•

• • • •

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

$440,000 •

M3707

L3779

• • • •

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

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 •

M3827

M3697

• • • •

M3495

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

Nothing to do but move in! 2x6 construction and walk-out bsmt Backing on to Greenbelt New roof, 40 Gal HW Tank Much much more

$285,000

ek!! e r he C c a C

• • • •

M3818

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

$279,900 •

M3844

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

$100,000

M3810

M3805

Mile ! h! Hig • • • • •

• • • •

$249,000 •

M3814

Stop paying rent! Buy your own home 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher Appliances included

$49,900

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

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•

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

• • • •

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

• • • •

M3809

M3852

•

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

$144,000 •

Nice 3 BR, 2 full baths, half duplex 1 car attached garage & fenced yard New roof ’07, Large Master BR. Open floor plan, Option to purchase entire duplex

!! D L SO

• • • •

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

M3846

Hi-end haven recreational property 2 story log home at Mile High Estates Wood stove, wood flrs throughout Gourmet kitch w/ custom cabinets

$445,000

M3822

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Oh, Christmas tree, how fast can you burn? Various strategies are available to keep your home festive during the holiday season (NC)—According to legend, the Christmas tree was first introduced to Canada long before Confederation, in 1781. This first tree, decorated with white candles, was a balsam fir cut from the dense forest in the region that is now the city of Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. Even though we’re no longer using lit candles as tree ornaments, the risk of fire remains real. Preventing them is as simple as ensuring the tree is regularly watered. “Keep the tree watered,” said Wayne Ross, insurance expert at Aviva Canada. “It’s our mantra at this time of year. “Not only does it create a fragrant indoor winter wonderland atmosphere, but a wet tree is a safer tree.” Here are some other safety tips to help keep your home not only festive, but safe as well: • When buying your tree, make sure the needles don’t fall out when you bounce the tree on the ground. These types of trees tend to dry out very quickly, meaning they will also burn very quickly. • Don’t overload electrical outlets with too much lighting and/or extension cords. • Under no circumstances leave a lit Christmas tree unattended. If you’re out for the evening, be sure to unplug the lights. • Never place lit candles near your tree. Enjoy your tree this holiday season, but take the steps necessary to ensure it’s safe and your family and home are protected. More information is available from your insurance broker or online at avivacanada. com. www.newscanada.com

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BARRIE OGDEN BARRIE’S BANTER While Santa and the elves are finishing up their traditional chores in the workshop, I’m expressing dissatisfaction with them delivering much more snow than I wanted. And, snow shovelling is certainly not at the top of my most fun chores list, but if Mrs. Claus doesn’t do the shovel routine in an effort to be accepted into the next Winter Olympics in Russia, Santa and the reindeer are going to have a tough job “getting on the road” in five short days to do his delivery “gig.” But let’s go back to review some of the events that have happened this month which make Logan Lake extra special. Why not start with the 38th Annual Children’s Christmas Craft Sale sponsored by the Logan Lake Craft Club Society. The gym at the elementary school was a hothouse of Christmas bargains for youth and, for me, the best part continues to be the club volunteers who show up to wrap the presents so kids can offer surprises to family members on Christmas morning. Saturday, Dec. 8, saw the first of hopefully many Indoor Home-based Business/ Crafters Markets, which was located in the lower level of the mall. Event organizers Joyce Gustafson and Val Cephas were pleased with the turnout of both crafters and customers. The intention of the Market is to feature the work of high-end, quality crafters and

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Logan Lake Christmas has been full of good cheer throughout December. Submitted

home-based businesses, and typical yard sale items are definitely discouraged. The next market is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19, with a $12 fee per table per craft or business. To book space please call either Joyce at 250-5236240 or Val at 250-5239020. Skate with Santa happened at the Logan Lake Rec Centre on Saturday and participants showed up to skate on a dark but sparkling ice surface. When skaters were ready for a break, the Logan Lake Ambassadors were there to help them create some beautiful Christmas crafts. And, everyone was treated to free hot dogs and hot chocolate prepared by the Logan Lake Lions Club members. I have to admit being disappointed by the turnout

but a large part of that reason was that three of our hockey teams were at out-of-town games. Sometimes you can’t win for trying but those who were there clearly, from all the smiles, had a very enjoyable time. For me, the best part was meeting a family from Merritt who read about the event in last week’s Merritt Herald and came to Logan Lake where it was easier to access ice time for their children than in Merritt. Yeah. Sunday evening saw Logan Lake churches

join together at the Church on the Hill in a pre-Christmas time of celebration. The space was filled to capacity and the mixture of bible readings, Christmas songs and the delightful presentations of members of the COTH Kidz Church certainly added to the warmth and inclusiveness of the occasion. And, if that wasn’t enough, afterwards, everyone was treated to refreshments prepared by COTH members which offered a special and relaxed

time of socializing which, for me, was an early Christmas present. This will be my last column before Christmas and is another opportunity to express my thanks to Logan Lakers who’ve welcomed me and made me feel a part of the community. So, from my heart to yours, thanks and Merry Christmas. And don’t forget the Christmas Eve services at the Christian Fellowship at 3 p.m., at St. Michael’s at 5 p.m. and at COTH at 6:30 p.m.

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It’s always fun to indulge in a few extra sweets during the holiday season, so I’m including a recipe for a delectable Eggnog Fudge! I hope that you and your family will enjoy this recipe, and I wish you all a day that is overÁowing with Love, Health and Hope. Blessings, Here is one of my favorite holiday treats!

Eggnog Fudge 1/8 3 1 6 1 1 1/2 1/2

cup butter, chilled cups sugar cup eggnog oz white chocolate chips 1/2 cup mini-marshmallows cup almonds, chopped teaspoon nutmeg teaspoon cinnamon

Line a 9x9 inch cake pan with aluminum foil and set aside. Spray the sides of a large saucepan with a non-stick spray, add the eggnog and sugar, and bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat-stir constantly! Boil for two full minutes. Fold in the marshmallows, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring back to a rolling boil for another 6 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture will start to turn brown, which is normal, but if you see brown Áakes in the mixture, simply turn down the heat a little. Remove from heat and add the butter, chocolate chips, and nuts. Stir until thoroughly mixed or until the mixture starts to lose its glossy appearance. Pour into prepared pan. Cool at room temperature. Remove from pan, remove foil, cut into one-inch squares. Enjoy! Serving Merritt, Logan Lake & the Nicola Valley

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This is your captain speaking Brent Fletcher leads Cents to a pair of wins

over the Silverbacks

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Talk about doing things in style. When Merritt Centennials captain Brent Fletcher finally scored his first goal of the season on Saturday night, in the Cents’ 3-2 win over the visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks, he did it as one part of a proverbial Gordie Howe hat trick. The 20-year-old Fletcher also picked up an assist on the game’s first goal by Centennials rookie Jeff Wight, and earned the decision in a spirited third-period fight with the ’Backs resident malcontent, Jeff Kennedy. “That was my first Gordie Howie hat trick ever,” an obviously pleased Fletcher said. “It was sure good to get that first goal, too. It had been eating at me for a while now.” Fletcher’s scoring drought, which dated back to March 30 last season, was not the result of poor performance or

The Merritt Centennials’ Brent Fletcher (10) celebrates his first goal of the season on Saturday night against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Ian Webster/Herald

lack of effort, Merritt’s head coach Luke Pierce said. “Brent’s been good. He’s been doing everything — except scoring. Even his first goal on Saturday wasn’t an easy one, but it defined what is so great about him. He just kept whacking away until [the puck] went in. It was a huge goal for us.” Fletcher’s shorthanded marker at the 1:52 mark of the second period gave the

BCHL STANDINGS to Dec. 20 INTERIOR DIVISION Team

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Cents a 2-0 lead over a Silverbacks team that was bent on avenging an embarrassing 5-0 loss to the Centennials at the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm one night earlier. “They’re a team that, prior to this weekend, had won seven of nine games,” Pierce said. “Saturday, they came to play, and played hard. They were relentless on pucks, while we were throwing too many pucks away blindly.” The ’Backs didn’t fold after Fletcher’s tally. Instead, they rallied with two second-period goals of their own, less than seven minutes apart, to briefly tie things up on the scoreboard. The Cents demonstrated some push-back of their own, however, as Sean Maktaak scored what would prove to be the game winner less

The Cents’ Brent Fletcher schools a hapless Jeff Kennedy of the Silverbacks during a third-period scrap on Saturday. Ian Webster/Herald

than three minutes later. It was Maktaak’s third goal of the weekend as he picked up a pair in Friday night’s shutout victory over the Silverbacks. Salmon Arm came on strong in the third period Saturday, outshooting Merritt 15-7, but could not beat Tyler Steel in the Cents net. Fletcher’s timely scrap midway through the period also seemed to take some of the wind out of the Silverbacks’ sails. “As we were skating up the ice, I actually challenged [Kennedy] to a fight,” Fletcher said. “The ref was on the

other side of the ice and I guess he didn’t hear me. I think he saw Kennedy slash me and drop his gloves first. It probably looked like he instigated it.” The Silverbacks were forced to kill off the extra two-minute penalty assessed to Kennedy (along with a game misconduct), and they never really threatened to draw even for the remainder of the game. “Kennedy’s a guy who has been a pain for us all year,” Pierce said. “The fight was really good timing.” Merritt outshot Salmon Arm 32-28 on the night. Neither team was able to score with the man advantage despite

a combined nine opportunities. On Friday in Salmon Arm, things couldn’t have gone much better for the Centennials. They scored early (Maktaak at 4:34 of the first period) and had the only two goals of the opening 40 minutes. “I don’t think that [Salmon Arm] played that well,” Pierce said. “They didn’t seem to have a lot of jump at the start. We were fortunate in a few instances, like the third goal (which ’Backs netminder Adam Clark essentially steered into his own net). We were due for some bounces. If you compete hard enough and long enough, eventually you catch a few breaks.” The “own-goal” was credited to Maktaak. He, along with linemates

Regan Soquila and Derek Huisman, had a big night. Soquila had two goals and an assist while Huisman chipped in with a pair of assists. The Cents’ fifth goal came from newlyacquired Sam Johnson — his first in the BCHL. “We’ve been really happy with Sam,” Pierce said. “He competes hard and he’s a very intelligent player. I think that he’s got a real bright future — with us and in our league.” Steel turned aside all 33 shots thrown at him to pick up his second shutout of the season. IN THE MONDAY, DEC. 31, EDITION OF THE MERRITT HERALD Cents vs Smoke Eaters Dec. 18 Cents vs Vipers Dec. 21 and 22

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Merritt’s novice hockey teams entertain Salmon Arm and West Kelowna By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Merritt minor hockey’s two novice teams were busy over the weekend, hosting visiting squads from Salmon Arm and West Kelowna on Saturday and Sunday respectively. The Novice Red team managed a win and a tie in their pair of games. Against Salmon Arm, Max Graham and Cortez Charters each picked up a hat trick in

the Red’s 9-6 victory. Other goals came from Robert Sterling (2) and Nathan Van Rensberg. Graham had another three-goal performance in his team’s 6-6 tie with West Kelowna. Charters, Sterling and Jayden Etchart also tallied for the homeside. Merritt’s Novice Black squad had a tougher time against their out-of-town opponents. They lost 6-2 to Salmon Arm and 9-4 to West Kelowna. Two players took

care of all Black’s scoring. Preston Laupitz and Karson Peat scored once each on Saturday, and twice each on Sunday.

MINOR HOCKEY REPORT

SEEING RED Merritt’s Novice Red team defeated Salmon Arm 9-6 on Saturday. (Clockwise) Goaltender Korben Blachford takes a break. Jayden Etchart makes the turn to head up ice. Robert Sterling pulls away from his Salmon Arm opponent. Max Graham scores one of his six goals on the weekend. Ian Webster/Herald

MSS Grade 8 Panthers perform at Princeton basketball tourney By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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BIG TIME SCORERS Madeleine Barnes (above) and Evan Sahota (right) led the way for their respective MSS Grade 8 basketball teams at a tournament in Princeton this week. Barnes popped in 15 points in her team’s opening game against the host Rebels. Sahota netted 18 points in the boys’ tilt with Princeton. Ian Webster/Herald

The Merritt Secondary School Grade 8 boys and girls basketball teams opened their hoops season at an eight-team tournament in Princeton this week. In addition to the host Rebels, Penticton’s Kettle Valley Middle School and Osoyoos Secondary also attended. In their first game on Tuesday, the MSS Grade 8 girls squad got 15 points from point guard Madeleine Barnes (including one trey) in a 45-24 triumph over Princeton Secondary School. Cassidy Rudie chipped in with 10 points, while Cassidy Sheena added 6. The Merritt girls’ second outing Tuesday afternoon was somewhat tougher as they fell to a bigger and more-experienced Kettle Valley side 64-17. Sheena led all Panther scorers with 9 points. “They were a very solid team,” Merritt head coach Tamara Slanzi said of the opposition. “We just couldn’t match up with them on offence.” On the boys’ side of the draw, Merritt’s Grade 8 lads began their season with a pair of losses, 44-28 to Princeton and 53-30 to Kettle Valley. Boys’ head coach Jason McAllister said a very short bench made things difficult for his team. “We only had seven players in total at the tournament, and by the second game we were down to six. It made things tough.” While the MSS boys started slowly in their first game and faltered down the stretch, in their second outing they were only behind by four points at half time. Unfortunately, the Panthers simply couldn’t keep pace with their Penticton opponents who numbered 14 in total. Leading scorers for the Merritt Grade 8 boys team were Evan Sahota in the first game and Caleb Hartwig in the second contest with 18 and 12 points respectively. Both MSS Grade 8 teams were scheduled to play the Osoyoos Rattlers late Wednesday. Results of those games were not available by press time.

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Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com ARCHERY CLUB If you would like to see an archery club in Merritt, then we need your support. Drop by Nicola Valley Outdoors and talk to Fred. CELEBRATE A LIFE TREE Remember someone you love this Christmas by placing a tag in their memory on our special Celebrate-a Life tree at Extra Foods. Christmas is a time for family and friends and a time when a loved one’s loss is felt even more keenly. Merritt Hospice is dedicated to supporting the terminally ill and the grieving, and will once again provide an opportunity to remember loved ones during this annual event. Hospice provides caring, trained volunteers who respect confidentiality and provide support by listening carefully, visiting clients at home or in the hospital or nursing home, providing companionship for clients and their families, and offering time out for family members. They also offer grief

support individually or in the Living With Loss drop-in support group. There is no charge for this service. Funding comes from BC Gaming Branch, Nicola Valley Health Care Foundation, donations, bequests, and local fundraising. Volunteers will be at the tree with tags and a raffle Friday and Saturday Dec 14 & 15 and Dec 21 & 22 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information contact Merritt Hospice at 250-2804040. N.V. FILM SOCIETY The N.V. Film Society will be showing Monsieur Lazhar rated PG on Monday, Jan. 21 at NVIT. 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. FALL FAIR The Nicola Valley Fall Fair will be hosting their annual

New Year’s dance at the Lower Nicola Community Hall. Doors open at 8 p.m. DJ, John Allison will be hosting this event. You must be 19+ to attend this event. For more information call 250-378-5925 or 250378-9929. CURLING CLUB If you are interested in joining a curling league this year please call 250-378-4423 LEGION The Legion will host a New Year’s eve party on Dec. 31 with “6 More Strings” entertaining. Join them for their meet draw on Dec. 15 and they will also be hosting a meeting on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. For more information on any of these events call 250-3785631. XPLORE SPORTS School year camps for 2012/2013 upcoming dates: Dec. 27 & 28, Jan. 2-4, Feb. 15, March 18-22. Ages 7-12, 8:30

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a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact Colleen Mulling at 250-280-0657 or cmullin@pacificsport.com 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 250-3784528 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 250378-6697. CHRISTMAS The residents at the Florentine have opened their Christmas gift shop. Help support them by coming by and see what special gift you can pick up.

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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.

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

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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Denise Tomlin passed away December 4th 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be remembered by her husband, Fred, her child children Hilary (Graham) Fedorak and Dylan ( Kristen Tomlin and grandchildren Katrina and Arianna Fedorak. Denise was many things: a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a sister, a friend, a rock, and an organizer. She cared dearly for her family and enjoyed being a grandmother more than anything. Denise was surrounded by a great group of friends who were by her side from the moment she was diagnosed with cancer. These people were more than just friends, they were family. Denise will be missed but never forgotten. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Deniseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the BC Cancer Agency.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE ASSISTANT School District No. 58 is accepting applications for a Speech-Language Assistant for Merritt schools. This is a temporary position for 5 hours per day, school days only for the period January 7, 2013 to June 27, 2013. Duties & Responsibilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), support the delivery of direct and indirect services for caseload. â&#x20AC;˘ The range of support activities will include, but are not limited to: â&#x20AC;˘ Follow a prescribed treatment plan and review progress with supervising SLP. â&#x20AC;˘ Provide/modify communication stimulation activities. â&#x20AC;˘ Participate with SLP in SBT and other meetings as required. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain accurate documentation of childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress. â&#x20AC;˘ Use computer programs (ie Boardmarker) to produce individualized augmentative communication services. â&#x20AC;˘ Assist in the preparation and maintenance of therapy materials, tools and equipment inventory. â&#x20AC;˘ Function and contribute as a team member, maintaining a professional and conĂ&#x20AC;dential manner â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to be Ă exible and work with good organizational skills â&#x20AC;˘ Other job related duties as may be assigned QualiĂ&#x20AC;cations and Experience: â&#x20AC;˘ Therapist Assistant Diploma in Speech-Language pathology or a minimum of Ă&#x20AC;ve hundred (500) hours experience and practice under the supervision of a certiĂ&#x20AC;ed SLP at the school level. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills â&#x20AC;˘ Valid First aid CertiĂ&#x20AC;cate/CPR within 6 months of employment. â&#x20AC;˘ Valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License and vehicle QualiĂ&#x20AC;cations and salary will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset. Application forms are available at the School Board ofĂ&#x20AC;ce, 1550 Chapman Street, or online at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs/Support Positions/Job Postings listed under Job Code #407488 and follow the prompts provided. Applications will be accepted until December 24, 2012. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St.Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services WE’RE looking for Kitchen Helper (Merritt, BC) We, Travelodge Merritt o/a Nicola Sushi Restaurant, are currently searching for full-time Kitchen helper for our company. Our company is Travelodge Merritt and the restaurant, NICOLA SUSHI is included into our hotel. Now we are looking for kitchen helper who will be working for Nicola sushi. We are located at 3581 Voght St. Merritt BC and we have 35 rooms. We can offer you a fulltime job and a wage/salary C$10.25 per an hour and you should work 40 hours per week. *Job Requirements ; Completion of High School On-the-job training is required. - Ability to work evenings & weekends - Basic English *Main Job Duties ; -Wash work tables, cupboards and appliances -Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers -Perform other duties to assist cook and kitchen staff *E-mail your resume to travelodgemerritt0@gmail.com

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MECHANIC - Operations Department, Ashcroft This position commences as soon as possible. Please refer to the district website at www. sd74.bc.ca for details of the position. A detailed application will be accepted by the undersigned by 4:00 pm, 18 December 2012 . Lynda Minnabarriet, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) PO Bag 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K1A0 Email: sd74jobs@gw.sd74.bc.ca

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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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PUBLIC NOTICE Committee Appointments The Thompson-Nicola Regional District invites applications from those persons interested in serving the Regional District on the following Committees. The positions are strictly voluntary in nature, with only expenses payable. Applicants must reside or own property in the service area administered by the Committee. Appointments will be made at a future Board of Directors meeting, and all terms will expire on December 31, 2013 with the exceptions noted in this advertisement. Blackpool Fire Protection Committee – Three (3) members, residing in the Blackpool Fire Protection Service Area. Invasive Plant Committee (one year term) - One (1) member residing in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, and one (1) member who is in good standing of a society incorporated under the Society Act, that has as its primary purpose the protection of the environment or the encouragement of anti-pollution measures.

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The count down to Christmas is on, but here at the Merritt Herald we managed to catch Jolly old St. Nick for a quick interview. We compiled a list of questions from your letters to Santa and here’s what he had to say: How is Mrs. Claus doing? Mrs. Claus is doing very well, thank you for asking. She had a fall a while back when some silly elves forgot to put their toys away, but she made a miraculous recovery. Christmas is her favourite time of year you know, and she just sings all day long. Does Mrs. Claus bake cookies? Take a look at me. I’m surprised you even have to ask that question. Of course she does! She bakes the best cookies in the whole wide world, and believe me, I would know. How much do you weigh? Well now, that’s not exactly a polite question, but to tell you the truth, I haven’t the foggiest. I’ve never bothered to step on a scale. Are you on a weight loss program? Goodness! What are you trying to say? No, I’m not on a weight loss program, but I take it you think I should be. I did hear that Merritt will be hosting a Biggest Loser challenge, so maybe I’ll consider participating, but after all, I do have my image to maintain. Do you like to fly on a broomstick? Ho ho ho. I think someone’s been reading too much Harry Potter. The only thing I’ve ever flown on is my sleigh. But if I did have a flying broomstick, I’d definitely play Quidditch. Do you know every single language? Well, there are a lot of languages out there you know. I should mention that we do have a translation department with elves that speak every language, so we are fully equipped to process letters from all over the world. As for me, I’m a little rusty in some of them, but I try to focus on one new language each year. This year I practiced German.

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CHURCHES OF MERRITT CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS ~ 2012 ~ CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH 2990 Voght Street – Tel: 378-2911 Dec. 16 – 10:30am Childrens’ Christmas Concert Dec. 24 – 7:00pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service MERRITT BAPTIST CHURCH 2499 Coutlee Ave. - 378-2464 Dec. 24 – 5:00pm – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service NICOLA VALLEY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 1950 Maxwell St. – Tel: 378-9502 Dec. 11 – 7:00pm - Ladies Christmas Tea Dec. 24 – 6:00pm – Christmas Eve Service SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Corner of Jackson & Blair – Tel: 378-2919 Dec. 24 - 5:00pm- St. Michael’s, Logan Lake Mass 7:30pm- Sacred Heart, Merritt – Children’s Christmas Mass 10:00pm - Quilchena {Our Lady of Lourdes Church} Dec. 25 --- 9:00am Sacred Heart, Merritt Mass 11:00am- Coldwater – St. Paul’s Church Mass Dec. 31 – 5:00pm – St. Michael’s, Logan Lake Mass 10:00pm - Quilchena {Our Lady of Lourdes} Mass SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 2190 Granite Ave – Tel: 378-4061 Dec. 16 – 11:00am – Special Friendship Outreach Turkey Dinner Dec. 21 – 7:00pm - Christmas Concert & Sing-Along (Refreshments to follow) Dec. 22th – 10:50am – Special Christmas Service ST. MICHAEL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 1990 Chapman St. – Tel: 378-3772 Dec. 24 – 7:30pm – Christmas Eve Service TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Corner of Quilchena & Chapman - 378-5735 Dec. 8 – 10am to 3pm –– Christmas Luncheon, Craft & Bake Sale Dec. 24 – 6:30-7:00pm – Seasonal Music 7:00-8:00pm – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 30 – 10:00 am – First Sunday After Christmas

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Dear Santa, How are you? How do all the elves make all the toys? Is Mrs. Claus a good cook? I am Jordan and I am a very special boy. I like to spend time with my friends at school, especially Samuel. Love Jordan Dear Santa Claus How are you? how is Rodolph? Do you have a pet? sich list am I on What is your Favourite colur? I have been good. I am really good at song’s. I am 7 years old and I have 1 sister and have 0 brother. For christmas I wold like a orange Furbie. Love Ashley P.s. I will leave cookies and milk for you.

Dear Santa, How are you How many elves do you have which list am I on? What is your favourite animal? How is Rudolph? How long does it take to deliver all those toys? How Mrs. Claus? Do you have a pet? I have been mostly good. I am really good a lego, I’m 7 years old and have 1 sisters and 1 brothers For Christmas I would like Imperial Starduster(?) PS, I will leave cuce(?) milk for you and the reindeer. Love Gregory Dear Santa How are you doing? How are the reindeer? How many cookies do you want? I hvae been busy playing soccer and hockey I have been good. I have been looking after my baby cousin Alex For Christmas may I please have a scooter Lego and snow. LOVE Nate

Dear Santa I know you are in heven but I have a lot of things I want for Christmas So I hope my family will get me the things I was hoping for because I told them so many time so lets get started I want a doll back pack so in springbrake I can carry my doll everywere I go and I want a bed and I want my been bag for my doll too but I think that come’s with the bed I am not srue but I whant everyting for my doll so I can do everthing whith it so get the close for my doll in the spring and in the fall and in the winder and in the summer that is when I have the best time ever whith my doll but what ever my family gives me and why you put in my stocking that is fine but the most thing I whant for Christmas Is my doll stuff.

Dear Santa How are you Which list am I on and How many elves do you have and Do you have a pet and How is Mrs Claus and I have bee good. I am really good a Lego I am 7 years old and have 1 sister For Chirstmas I would like a Xbox. P.S I will leave a Snack for the reindeer, Love Matthew Dear Santa How are you? What is your favourite coluor? Do you have a pet? How is Mrs. Claus? Wich list am I on? When did you get married? I have been mostly good. I am good axt running I am 7 years old and I have one brother. For Chrismas I would like Eggnog for Darion(?) From: Kennedy P.S. I will leave gingerbread monstes and milk

Dear Santa How are you? How is Rudolph? Do you have a pet? How is Mrs. Claus? I have been good. I am really good at sports. I am good at running.I ;have a brother. For Christmas I wold like a I pod dock. P.S.I will leave Santa a lot of cokys. Love Kenra I am 7 years old.

Dear Santa How are you? How may elves do you have? How is Mrs. Claus? How is Rudolph? I ahve been good. I am really good at art I am 7 year old and have 1 sisters and no drothers. For Chrismas I would like a Ipodtach Love Kailyn P.S. I will leave cooks mlik and crrit.

Dear Santa How is the weather at the North Pole. My name is Aidan and I’m seven years old and I’ve been good all year long. In the witer I like to build snow People and go Skiing. and tobogganing. I also like to read and I liek to play with Lego. I also like to play with My sister Megan. For Chrismas I would like Star Wars Lego. P.S. I will leave you Milk and cookies on the coffee table. Love Aidan

Dear Santa How are you? which list am I on. How is Mrs. Claus? How is Rudolph. Do you have a pet. I have been mostly good. I am really good at art. I am 6 years old and I have. 1 Sister and 1 brother. for Christmas I would like i pod tuch p.s. I will leave coces for you Love chelsea

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SEASONS GREETINGS Dear Santa How are you? Which list am I on? how many elves do you have? I have been good. I am really good at runing. I am 7 years old and have 2 sisters and 3 brothers. For christmas I would like a gtoru. Love Tyson P.S. I will leave milk For you Dear Santa, How are you? How is Rudolph? Do you have a pet? shich list am I on? I have Been good. I am really good at socer. I am six years old. and have zero sisters and zero brothers. For Christmas I would like an Ipod Love keisey. p.s. I will leave cookei for you. Dear Santa How are you? How may elvs do you have Which list am I on How is mfrs. Clause.I have been good. I am really good at.call of duty I am. 7 years old and.have no Sisters. and; no brothers. For Christmas, I would like Halo Chruck Wartlop Love Quincey p.S. I will leave. Carrots. Dear Santa How are you? How is Rudolph? How big are your presents this year? I am a very good little girl and I try very hard at school and at home. Love Bella

Dear Santa, How are you? How many elves do you have Which list am I no? I am really good at Sports I am 7 year old and have 1 sisters and 0 brothers. For Christmas I would like a logo. P.S. i will lev carrots. Lucas. Dear Santa How are you? How is Rudolph? Do you have a Pet How is Mrs claus I have been good.I am really good at music I am years old 7 and have 1 sisters For Chrismas I would like gutre. Love Hanna PS I will leave ceseces for you Dear Santa How are you? How many elves do you have? How is Rudolph? How is Mrs. Clus? I have been good. I am reall good at video Gmse. I am 7 years old and have no sisters 1 brother. For Christmas I would like a ram rasecar. Love Daxson. p.s. I will leave bear Dear Santa How are you? How is RudolPh How is Mrs claus Do you like cookies? I am really good at art. I have been good. I am really good at playing. I am 7 years P.S. I will leave cat for the reindeer Love Jayda.

Dear Santa How are ? How may elves do you have? Which list am I on? Wha is your favourite animal? I have been good I am relly good at sports I am 7 years old and have not sisters and one brothers.for Christmas I would like a firabe love Nathan. ps. I will leave cookies for you Dear Santa, How are you? are you nice. Haw much do you Waye. Wut is youer faverit werd. and culer. and ({Wi?}?) bo you hav elufs. Santa I Have din goob and dab I am really goob at SportS I am 7 years old and have one Sisters and one brothers. For CHristmas. I would like the. deth stare. Love Carter P.S. I will Leave coackeys For you.

Dear Santa How are you? How is Rudolph? Do you have a pet? How is Mrs. Claus? How long is your bead? How is Bonny? I have bin helpfill. I am 7 year old and have one sis and one brow. For Christmas I would like my dad to hav a snowmibeyl. Love Maia p.s. I will leave cook and milk for you. Dear Santa, How are you? How many elves do you have? How is Rudolph? Which list am I on? I have been good. I am really good at Lego. I am 7 years old and have i sister and i brother. For Chrismas I would like Leog. p.s. I will leave cookies and milk Love Logan.

Dear Santa, Do you hav a Lego Steam Engine Toy? I like to spend time with my family. Do you like to spend time with your family too? I like the Union Pacific 844 and the Starven Pacific 4449 double header. Do you like trains too? Love Sam

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Would like to wish everyone a Safe, Happy Holiday Season and would like to Thank Everyone for their continued support throughout the year. Drive safe & enjoy your holidays!

2649 Granite Ave. Located next to Best Valu-Glass

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Wishing all a safe and prosperous new year.

Ph: 250-378-2442 Fax: 250-378-2448

ehalf of my b n o d n a la o ic N Fraser “As your ML A in mer r y y r e v a ll a u o y h wis family and staff, I ear; and, Y w e N y p p a H d n Christmas a fely.” sa e iv r d to r e b m e please rem

Harry

LALI MLA, FRASER-NICOLA

250-378-2030 • 2338 Nicola Ave.

2099 Granite Granite Avenue Avenue -- Bag Bag 4400, 4400, Station Station Main, Main, Merritt, Merritt, BC, BC, V1K V1K 1B8 1B8 2099 Tel: 250-378-4802 • Fax: 250-378-4852 • E-mail: Harry.Lali.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Season’s Greetings from everyone at

s ’ n o s a e S s g n i t e e r G

Highland Valley Copper

It is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in your home and warming the gracious flame of charity in your heart. Merry Christmas

All the members of our team would like to offer you their warmest wishes for this holiday season.

Nicola Valley Radiator 2775 Marian Avenue, Merritt, B.C.

Big or small we ﬁx them all!

250-378-1366

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NEW HOURS

MAIN LOCATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE

2025 Coutlee Ave.

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 123 456 789

Merritt

250-378-2332

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Seasons s g n i t e e r G On behalf of all our staŊ, we wish you a very happy

It’s almost Christmas!

and safe holiday season

Season’s Greetings & Happy New Year

and look forward to serving you again

from all the staff at

this year.

Black’s Pharmacy 2037 Quilchena Ave.

250-378-2155

SHACKAN INDIAN BAND

SEASONS GREETINGS Available Exclusively at Creative Company

Thank You for your continued enthusiasm and for keeping me inspired!

7KH 0XVKURRP /DG\ Carolyn Thompson

Hand Shaped Clay Ornaments

www.adproperty.ca Ph: P h 2 250-378-7122 5 Fax: 250-378-4143

E-mail: adpro@telus.net

Wishing all of you the very best of the season and a prosperous New Year!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from Chief, Council and Staff

David L. Brown 250.315.0241 david.brown @investorsgroup.com

Hand Dyed Silks

2160 Settler’s Road Merritt, B.C. V1K 1M9 250-378-6848 2074 Quilchena Ave, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8

WE’RE OPEN December 24: 11:00 am - 7 pm December 25: CLOSED December 26: 1 - 7 pm December 27 - 29: 11 am - 8 pm CLOSED Dec. 30 - Jan. 3 RE-OPENING Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 We wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

Canada Cafe Canadian & Chinese Restaurant

2055 Quilchena Ave. (Across from Fields)

250-378-5551

Phone: (250) 378-5410 FAX: (250) 378-5219

Happy s y a d i l o H we would like to wish everyone well wishes during this festive time of year.

s n o s a e S s g n i t e e Gr On behalf of all our staŊ, we wish you a very happy and safe holiday season and look forward to serving you again this year.

NICOLA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE Dr. M. McLeod, Dr. D. Ross & staff 2087 Granite Ave. 250-378-5115

www.adproperty.ca Ph: P h 2 250-378-7122 5 Fax: 250-378-4143

E-mail: adpro@telus.net

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s a m t s i r h C y r r Me r a e Y w e N y p p & Ha The happiest of holidays to you and yours! We so greatly appreciate having good friends and customers like you!

Nicola Plumbing & Heating

“However you celebrate or worship during the Christmas and holiday season, remember your family and friends by driving carefully and getting home safely for the holidays.” A message from

DAN ALBAS

Member of Parliament for Okanagan Okanagan-Coquihalla. g Coqui q halla.

TOLL FREE: 1-800-665-8711 WWW.DANALBAS.COM

PHONE: 250-378-4943

2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC

It’s Christmas Time In The City!

May this joyous season bring you success, good times & happiness.

Wherever the holiday season finds you, we hope it’s grand.

City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street 250.378.4224

Christmas Greetings We look forward to a wonderful holiday season, and hope that all of our loyal friends and patrons wiIl enjoy it as well!

MERRITT’S MOST DIVERSIFIED CLEANING COMPANY

Our vision is a healthy and economically successful community that respects our traditions, culture and values.

NOOAITCH INDIAN BAND 2954 Shackelly Rd.

250-378-6141

Thank you for all your support! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We are again offering FREE winter sand for your sidewalks and driveways. Look for the

“FREE SAND SIGN”

in Norgaard’s yard on the Spences Bridge Hwy.

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1721 Hill St., Merritt, BC

Phone: 250-378-9410

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SEASONS GREETINGS!

Please Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Drink & Drive!

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

One of the real joys of the season is the opportunity to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank youâ&#x20AC;? and to wish you the very best for the new year.

Management & Staff Marioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Towing Group

BARTON INSURANCE 2676 Nicola Avenue Toll Free: 1-888-292-1581

Community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; its who we are. 1802 Chapman St.

(250)

378-5147

www.marios-towing.com

HO! HO! HOLD the Payments NO PAYMENTS

Merry Christmas

For 90 days NO PAYMENTS For 60 Dayss OAC AC

250-378-9241 For your health, we suggest a huge dose of joy, a generous measure of good will and plentiful happiness and warm company.

On all pre-owned

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www.amtandemmassage.com

250-378-9255

Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mechanical

would like to

wish Everyone a Happy Holiday FRANKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MECHANICAL SERVICE 2026 Mamette Avenue

378-1322

250-378-4283

May your Holidays be filled with joy and good cheer And the New Year bring you peace and happiness

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year May this special time of the year bring you

Peace & Happiness. From Logan Lake Council & Staff

Tourist Information: Phone: 250-523-6322 Toll free: 1-800-331-6495 E-mail: tourism@loganlake.ca www.loganlake.ca

Discover our Nature

Municipal OfÀce: Phone: 250-523-6225 Fax: 250-523-6678

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Thank You! The Merritt Country Christmas Committee, consisting of Kurt Christopherson, Mae Ketter, Stephanie Johnson, Charlotte Martin, Judy Fassbender, Darrel Brooks, Sharon Edwards, Sue Backus, Mavis Polmans, Jack Polmans, and Mischelle Pierce, would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous donations and help for a very successful Country Christmas Weekend. Without your help and support, we would not be able to put on such a wonderful event. We also thank all the residents of Merritt and surrounding areas for your participation. • City of Merritt • Merritt Herald • Q101 • Merritt Printing • Merritt Morning Market • The Valley Brew • Ron Delaney • Jerry Fassbender • Lawrence Ketter • Charlie Baxter Shannon Dunn and the LEADERSHIP CLASS OF MERRITT SECONDARY • Trevor Reed • Chloe Gabara • Jayni Bara-Canadian • Violet Lindley • Annika Antoine • Alisha Kandola • Katie Huber • Kylee Torgalson Brian Cargnelli and the PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS OF MERRITT SECONDARY • Carley Steele • Keith Clark • Sydney Houge-Charters • Debbie Shearer • Chloe Shearer • Shawn Worrin • • • • • • • • • • • •

Community Band Colin Kerridge Gabrielle, Ivy and Julia Smith Gabby Zabek Cecilia Dyck Sacred Heart Catholic Church Children’s Choir Stacey Krajci Kelly Swoboda Gwen Heppner Juliana and Brooklynn Snee Evan and Cameron Snee Karen Kroaker

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Community Children’s Choir Linda Baird Gwen Pruden Evangelical Free Church Choir John Russell Community Choir Ellen Nast Margaret Carlson Adam Yasunaga Katharine Shewchuk Kim Leclair NVCAC Concert Committee Tom Edwards Rieks Polmans June Eisinga Margie Christopherson Mr. & Mrs. John Isaac The Lund Family Karen Bonneteau Mike Etchart Jeff Johnson Amber Bjorkman Anne Christie Nellie Holuboch Judy Hughes Gail McKee

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Dana MacKinnon Debra Miller Hazel Mitchell Katie Murphy Waneta Murphy Linda Panchuk Barb Puga Pam Whittaker Tod Dean Pat Lundzman Norman Abrahams Dani Eaton Aleshia Noel Simon Smith Brent Bobehrk Barry Grinsted