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Fire spreads through concrete plant By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The Norgaard Ready-Mix batch plant on Nicola Avenue is expected to be closed for about a month after it caught fire on Thursday. Fifteen firefighters were on scene to battle the blaze around 12:30 p.m and were cleared about four hours later. City of Merritt Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson said the fire is believed to have been caused by a welder’s torch. “We suspect it’s either a welder’s spark, some slag, or a hot object,” Tomkinson said. “After they did the [welding], there was a crew that was on standby to watch for that type of thing, but it wasn’t detected.”

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Norgaard Ready-Mix on Nicola Avenue caught fire Thursday, resulting in the response of 15 firefighters who fought the blaze for about four hours. Emily Wessel/Herald

Merritt’s Christmas hampers help 518 By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Merritt’s Christmas Hamper program provided food and gifts for 518 people in the Nicola Valley in December. The applications largely came from singles in 2012, with 99 hampers going to single people and another 77 going to single-parent families. Only three hampers

went to two-parent families. Christmas Hamper co-ordinator Linda Monkman said the program is designed to help anybody in financial need. “There’s no discrimination as to whether you’re single or what,” Monkman said. “It’s just for anyone with a low income.” Monkman added that the program is

‘You don’t even have to belong to the food bank — it’s for anyone on a low income.’ —CHRISTMAS HAMPER CO-ORDINATOR LINDA MONKMAN

also open to the homeless, and the 2012 campaign resulted in hampers going to two homeless teens. Hampers also went to 34 seniors. Each package contains a full Christmas dinner, complete with

a turkey for families and a ham for singles. The boxes also contain donated gifts, such as hygiene products, mittens and toques. “We save up everything throughout the year, and anything new, we put in stor-

age,” Monkman said. “We encourage people to bring in mitts and toques and scarves and we try to give the single guys warm clothing.” Monkman said the 240 applications received in 2012 were fewer than in previous years. Monkman said she suspects a combination of late applications and people not realizing that the program

is open to anyone with financial need is the reason for fewer applications. “You don’t even have to belong to the food bank — it’s for anyone on a low income,” she said. The applications for the Christmas Hamper program are available in the fall, around the time the winter outerwear program begins. Monkman said get-

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ting the forms in on time is key to having a successful campaign. “We always have the applications that come later, and by that time, we’re out of gifts or we’re running out of food,” she said, adding she hopes the forms will come in earlier this year. Thirteen volunteers dedicated over 1,100 hours to the 2012 Christmas Hamper program.

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Businesses plan to dress red for charity By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Merritt’s businesses plan to paint the town red on Valentine’s Day as part of the Dress Red for Heart and Stroke campaign. Hub International Barton Insurance Area Manager Jo Ann Irvine started the campaign in Merritt when she moved here in 2003. She said that since her first year in Merritt, when just her workplace participated, businesses here have adopted the cause with gusto. “I think Merrittonians are well-known for just about any opportunity to raise money and have fun doing it,” Irvine said. “It

is just something Merrittonians absolutely excel at.” At its peak, the event had 36 participating groups and raised over $4,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. “What some Merrittonians may not know is that the money we raise during this Dress Red event stays in the Nicola Valley for people,” Irvine said. “It doesn’t go into a big general pot somewhere. We’re making sure there’s funds available for our people when they need it.” Businesses enrol their employees for a minimum donation of $5 per person and dress themselves and their workspaces in red in an effort to win

over a panel of judges. The top prize is a gift basket, although the basket’s contents for this year weren’t determined by press time. She modelled it after the contest she helped start in 1999 while employed in insurance in Prince George. “A co-worker mentioned that Heart and Stroke would be a great cause for us to do some fundraising for, and we put our heads together, looked for some of the options they had, and we found that one of them was called Dress Red for Heart and Stroke,” she said. “It looked as though it was an opportunity to have a great deal more fun, so we

thought, ‘If we put our special little twist on it, which is to do things with vigor, that we might be able to raise more funds and make it far more visible and create a really fun day.’” Irvine said one reason the fundraiser is so successful is because of its fun spirit. “It’s a great deal of fun and a chance to create awareness, and it’s a nice fun thing for the town because it’s after Christmas and New Year’s, and it’s before spring break,” she said. “February tends to be a bit of a ‘blah’ month, and it gives us something fun to do.” Irvine said there is no financial goal set for fundraising,

Hub International Barton Insurance Area Manager Jo Ann Irvine holds the mascot for the local Dress Red campaign. The winning team of each year’s contest gets their business’ name embroidered on the mascot’s T-shirt. Emily Wessel/Herald

and that it’s “highly rewarding” to watch the event grow. She also said she’s looking forward to having it back this year after a

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The B.C. government is rolling out its new high-tech medical services cards starting Feb. 15, in an effort to phase out millions of CareCards in the hands of non-residents. The new cards will be combined with the B.C. driver’s licence, with a similar “BC Services Card” available to those who don’t drive. Residents will be required to re-enrol to renew the card every five years, whether they drive or not. Qualified residents can enrol in the Medical Services Plan at any provincial office that issues driver’s licences. There is no fee for the health services card only. The current $75 fee for a five-year driver’s licence renewal will apply to the new combined cards, discounted to $17 for seniors. There is no requirement to get the new card until your driver’s licence needs

to be renewed. The government’s plan is to change over all eligible B.C. residents between the ages of 19 and 74 to the new cards over the next five years. To be eligible for MSP coverage, you must be a citizen or

approved permanent resident of Canada, living in B.C. at least six months of the year. Dependents must also be residents to be eligible for coverage. The health ministry announced the new card program in May 2011, after a review

showed there were up to 9.1 million B.C. CareCards in circulation. The population of B.C. is 4.5 million. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said the new card is designed to comply with B.C.’s information and

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From Page 1 Tomkinson said the fire appears to have started in the plant’s control room, but it quickly spread up the wood cladding on the inside of the mostly concrete structure. At one point, firefighters worked to put out the fire through a hatch on the third story. Tomkinson said the fire department is working with Norgaard Ready-Mix’s insurance company to determine the damage estimate. Chris Grund, the company’s operations manager, said the plant was undergoing general maintenance at the time. He said it will be business as usual for the company’s current contracts, and the concrete supplier can bring in materials from Kamloops if necessary. The plant was empty for lunch at the time the fire broke out. Nobody was injured in the blaze. “We’d like to thank the fire department, ambulance and RCMP for their quick response,” Grund said. “We really appreciated the work they did in limiting the fire to just the section it was in.”

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IDLING NO MORE About 100 people took to the streets for an Idle No More march from the RCMP detachment to the corner of Garcia Street at Coutlee Avenue on Friday. Cities across the nation held marches in protest of the federal government’s treatment of First Nations people on the day chiefs from across the country met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper in an effort to improve those relationships. Emily Wessel/Herald

Arts council calls for submissions By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is calling for submissions for its upcoming community arts show. NVCAC Secretary Chelsea Werrun said anybody with art they’d like to show can bring pieces to the Courthouse

Art Gallery to present to curator Kathi Dahlquist-Gray, who, with the gallery’s volunteers, will select pieces for the show. Werrun said any medium is acceptable as the show’s aim is to have a diverse selection representing the Nicola Valley. “In the past, we’ve had carvings, paintings on recycled mate-

rials, photography, and a bit of every type of medium that’s around that people use,” Werrun said. This year’s show is the seventh community arts show that NVCAC has hosted. Werrun said it’s one of the group’s more popular events because of its collaborative spirit. “There are a lot of

practiced artists and emerging artists in the community, so we just find it’s a great way to bring all of those elements together,” Werrun said. “It’s a really fascinating and interesting show. We started it just as a way to bring out new artists as well as bring out the established artists that may have one or two new

pieces of work they have, but they aren’t ready to have a full show.” It’s also an opportunity for community members to win prizes for their artwork. Werrun said the group will offer to-be-determined cash prizes in three categories: best overall, best youth and people’s choice. This year’s theme

is folklore, magic and mythology. To arrange for a time to submit work, call the Courthouse Art Gallery at 250-3786515 or email nicolavalleyartscouncil@ gmail.com. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 30. The exhibit will open in February, although the opening date was not determined by press time.

The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans is going ahead with plans to build a $400,000 fish hatchery at the junction of Spius Creek and the Nicola River west of Merritt. Although actual construction won’t begin until spring, surveyors have already been on the site, and drilling for ground water is to begin this week. John McNally, senior engineer with the Salmonid Enhancement Program in Vancouver, told the Herald the Spius Creek project is one of five similar hatcheries to be built in the province. The hatchery will be a “mid-sized pilot” and if the chinook and coho salmon can be reared successfully, a larger hatchery may be developed.

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HERALD OPINION No need to eliminate tests completely The B.C. NDP is not government — although, it seems the body that represents teachers sees this as little more than a foregone conclusion. Why else would Susan Lambert, president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, declare the end is near for the ever-controversial foundation-skills assessment tests? To be fair, Lambert didn’t come out and say she expects the tests to disappear but, rather, that she believes Education Minister Don McRae doesn’t see any value to them. And, anyone with any interest in politics knows NDP Leader Adrian Dix has said he will replace the tests if he and his party win the May 14 election. The problem with this scenario is that, once we establish the tests are controversial, the story always shifts to the way the Fraser Institute uses them to rank schools in the province. Notwithstanding the way the media, teachers and administrators twist it, the two are not intrinsically linked. One is a tool that, used properly, can help guide school districts and the education ministry in assessing what is working, what needs tweaking and what should be abandoned. The scores, used properly, can help teachers assess how their students are doing. There is nothing wrong with that. The other is a silly, useless, indulgent, publicity-seeking move to further the profile of the Fraser Institute, while catering to those who look down on public education, preferring the private system in the belief — backed by the institute — it is better. It would be unfortunate to see some sort of basic assessment like the tests tossed out just because their results are misused and then misinterpreted by many people. Tests can be good if they are done properly. Dale Bass is a reporter with Kamloops This Week.

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Merritt’s mild winter is a breeze Emily Wessel Merritt MINUTE Can you believe this weather? I can’t. I have never experienced such a warm cold snap. When I first moved here and told people I came from Winnipeg, the common reaction I encountered was, “You’ll love the winter here” or

“Winter will be a piece of cake for you.” Now, I’m a self-professed winter wimp, but it’s true: winter in Merritt rules. While most of the country was expected to experience colder, snowier and stormier winters than last year, B.C. was expected to have a drier winter this year, and with dry conditions come chillier temperatures at night. Even during last week’s frigid temperatures — and I’m not downplaying how cold those below -10 C temperatures really felt — we were still soaring above my hometown’s deep freeze. It’s hovering around

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-30 C there all week, and the city just got a dump of about 15 cm of fresh snow over the weekend. It took until mid-December for Merritt to get snow that actually stuck. Even winters in northern B.C. are, on average, considerably less frigid than other parts of the country. On Environment Canada’s ranking of the nation’s 100 largest cities by coldest winter, the province’s first entry doesn’t appear until number 27 (Fort St. John). Thirteen more B.C. cities crop up right at the bottom of the list, giving them bonafide warm winter status. On the ranking of

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those same 100 cities by warmest spring, 13 of the top 14 spots go to B.C. cities — including the entire top 10. The coveted top 13 spots in the mildest winter rankings are all dominated by B.C. cities. Merritt’s no Eureka, Nunavut, which averages -19.9 C annually, according to the Canadian Encyclopedia. Nor is our fair city Snag, Yukon, which holds the title for coldest temperature recorded in Canada at -62.8 C on Feb. 3, 1947. And compared to The ’Peg, we’ve got it pretty good. Winnipeg has the coldest average midwinter temperature of all

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cities with over 500,000 people in the world. Yikes. But it looks as if spring really is just around the corner in Merritt. This week, the weather is expected to warm way up, peaking at the expected high of +1 C and sunny on Wednesday. To me, it feels more like March out there than mid-January, and it’s a welcome change. So as we ease our way out of a short cold snap, let’s be thankful that the coldest days of our winter in Merritt are almost behind us and focus on the glorious, sunny days of spring and summer that await.

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Century 21 Moving Real Estate BC Ltd. Doug Beech (Owner) 378-4219

Dave Berezan 315-5236

Don Gossoo Managing Broker

Lana McPharlane 315-3748

250-378-6166 • Fax: 378-4344 or Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100

Janis Post 315-3672

Don Ward 315-3503

Ray Thompson 315-3377

Trista Wills 378-7767

LOTS OF POTENTIAL

IMMACULATE HOME

GREAT VIEWS

DETACHED WORKSHOP

D UCE D E R

315-3043

IN LOWER NICOLA

FANTASTIC VIEWS

QUIET LOCATION

TOWNHOME

CORNER LOT

NEW

4 bedroom home (3 up, 1 down) and fully basement, partially finished. Home needs some TLC. Fenced yard. Large family home and lots of storage.

Beautifully designed family home with 3 completely finished floors, large kitchen, new HW flooring, laundry on main & den, central air, BI vac, gas F/P. Yard is terraced with UG sprinklers.

Post & beam constructed home with 4 bedrms up, 1 down. Spacious family/games room & bathrm in bsmt. Well maintained, large yard with hot tub. Close to Bench school & hospital.

Nicely kept 5 bedrm home with HW floors and tile in kitchen. Basement has 2 bedrms plus workshop area. Backyard has sundeck & 14 x 30 garage/shop. Includes appliances.

3 bedrm home on 0.35 acre lot with creek at the side. Open plan upstairs with a galley kitchen. Recent reno downstairs, new roof in 2004 and new HW tank. Has detached garage/shop.

Look at the view while eating dinner with family or friends. 2 yr new home with modern open floor plan. 3 bedrm rancher with vaulted ceilings in kitchen, eating area & family rm. Double garage.

Quality finished by a true craftsman. 3 bedrms up with bonus room above triple garage. Some HW floors, Italian tile, custom moldings, Chef’s kitchen, wet bar and pantry. Has central A/C & water softener.

Nice end unit with bigger yard & quiet location. Tastefully decorated with 3 bedrms and 2.5 baths, play area/office upstairs, laundry on main. Double garage. Nice backyard with patio.

#1864

#1857

#1862

#1868

#1844

#1836

#1802

#1825

$459,000

GREAT FAMILY HOME

BEAUTIFUL YARD

$279,000

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

$234,500

2 WORKSHOPS

$299,900

GREAT CURB APPEAL

$314,900

UNBELIEVABLE MAN CAVE

$349,900

NEW BENCH RANCHER

$214,900

DESIRABLE LOCATION

Features 3 bedrms up with 3 pce master ensuite, large bright living room with gas F/P, large dining rm and access to covered deck. Bsmt has 2 bedrms, in floor heating & shared laundry.

Quality executive family home in good area of the Bench. Home has HW & cork flooring, vaulted ceiling, Mill Creek cabinets with granite tops & island in kitchen. UG sprinklers, 2 decks.

Great family home with 3 bedrms up plus 2 bedroom inlaw suite on ground level. Has a double carport & lots of RV parking. 2 fireplaces, large family room & a rec.room.

Great starter or retirement home. 3 bedrms, newer kitchen and some recent reno’s of new flooring, water softener, HW tank, furnace & heat pump/central A/C and vinyl windows. Lots of parkings.

Executive 5 bedrm home with panoramic views. Grandiose floor plan, Jacobi HW flooring, slate tile, 2 gas F/P’s, extra large kitchen with maple shaker cabinetry & a 5 pce ensuite.

Gorgeous home with gourmet kitchen, S/S appliances, large balcony off living & dining rooms with views. 4 bedrms, 3 baths, fully fin. bsmt with wet bar, games room. Professionally landscaped.

Great views from this new rancher with walkout daylight bsmt. Hardwood, porcelain & carpet flooring. Vaulted ceilings, open design kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 2 baths, covered deck & double garage.

Great family home close to schools & shopping. Cathedral entry with 2 bedrms up, 2 down, large living rm and sundeck. Large family room with 2nd kitchen down. Carport with enclosed shed.

#1671

#1838

#1822

#1715

#1800

#1811

#1884

#1826

$329,000

Personal Real Estate Corporation

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC • www.movingrealestate.ca

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

$122,500

Brad Yakimchuk

$449,900

$199,900

$239,900

$535,000

$479,900

$389,900.

$279,900

Quality executive home with 3 bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, Mill creek cabinets with granite tops & centre island. HW & cork flooring. Includes U/G sprinklers, Built in vac, 2 sundecks & mature landscaping. Great Bench home to raise your family in. #1838

$449,900

NEW TOWNHOME

LARGE FAMILY HOME

BEAUTIFUL HOME

NEW RANCHER

MANICURED LOT

QUIET LOCATION

DETACHED WORKSHOP

REVENUE FOURPLEX

QUIET LOCATION

INVESTORS

1427 sq.ft. rancher with full unfin. daylight walkout bsmt. 2 bedrms, 2 baths, modern open concept, spacious living rm. Kitchen opens to dining & great room. Double sidied F/P.

Large family home with 3 bedrms up + 2 bedrm inlaw suite at ground level. New paint & flooring on main, hot water radiant heat, oak kitchen cabinets, fenced backyard.

Perfect for large family with 5 bedrms and spacious ensuite with soaker tub & separate shower. Living room has 19 ft vaulted ceilings. Bsmt has extra large rec.room & lots of storage.

New 2 bedroom + den rancher with open design plan, master bedroom with 4 pce ensuite and walk in closet. Single car garage. Close to shopping and in good area. Quick possession.

Gorgeous 5 bedrm family home on large corner lot. Home has HW flooring throughout with ceramic tile in kitchen & baths. Extra large kitchen with open concept. Fully finished bsmt & a double garage.

Perfect for first time buyer or retiree. Home is close to parks, schools & walking trails. Has 2 bedrms, 2 baths, new laminate flooring, gas F/P, new HW tank & appliances. 2 lovely sundecks.

Great family home close to schools, work & shopping. 4 bedrms, (2 up, 2 down), big family room in bsmt. Has 30x18 garage/ workshop and a carport. RV parking. Private yard.

Side by side fourplex on a 1/3 of an acre. Has been renovated inside & out including roof & septic system. Monthly rental revenue is currently $2670. Cooperative water. Desirable location.

Spacious 3 storey family at end of cul de sac. Home has sunken living room, 3 large bedrms and 1 bedrm inlaw suite with office & rec.room down. 2 car garage with workshop. Large patio with hot tub.

Cute little rancher with 1116 sq.ft., 1 bedroom and huge living room. Has two large storage shed in backyard. Large lot is 50 x 231. Currently rented.

#1812

#1854

#1586

#1696

#1759

#1750

#1808

#1769

#1840

#1505

$299,900

$339,000

$359,000

$240,000

$440,000

$163,500

$229,900

$325,000

$359,900

$109,900

LOT OF POTENTIAL

SENSATIONAL

RIVERFRONT

HUGE LOT

NEAT AS A PIN

CUSTOM RANCHER

GOOD LOCATION

PRIVATE BACKYARD

ADULT ORIENTED COMPLEX

LARGE FAMILY HOME

Great starter home on 0.31 acre lot in town. Has fenced yard with lots of RV parking. Laundry in basement, 3 bedrooms with extra room upstairs, could be bedroom.

Quality built view home offers approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with all appliances, family rm open to large balcony, 4 bedrms, 3 baths. Fully finished basement. Triple garage.

Executive 3 bedrm rancher on immaculate ½ acre lot backing onto river. Features maple HW floors, ceramic tile, custom window coverings, 3 bedrms, 5 pce enusite. 475 sq.ft. covered deck in back with views.

Custom built 3 level home in private setting with lots of room for toys. Gourmet kitchen with grante counters, oak cabinets, HW floors. Updated baths. Has sauna & theatre rooms.

This 3 bedrm rancher has been loved for many years. Is within walking distance to downtown shopping, schools & parks. One car detached shop, new HW tank, electrical upgrade & some new plumbing.

Custom finished 3 bedrm rancher with 34x20 shop on ½ acre lot. Features 5 pce ensuite, composition siding, central A/C. Finished top to bottom with the finest building materials.

Close to schools & shopping. 4 bedroom home with fully finished basement with large family room. another kitchen and bathrm. Sundeck upstairs. Enclosed shed in carport & large yard.

4 bedrm rancher with great views, private backyard with patio. Oak country kitchen, formal dining, huge living rm with vaulted ceilings. Enusite with jetted tub. Inlaw suite. Central A/C.

Nice strata complex in park-like setting backs onto Nicola River. Home has open design, galley kitchen with nook, 2 bedrms & laundry on main, downstairs is hobby & rec.rms. Double carport.

A remarkable home with rooms for inlaws. 2 bedrm suite on ground level. Large open kitchen with nook, 3 gas F/P’s, fully finished bsmt with 2 bedrms & summer kitchen. Fenced backyard with garden area.

#1860

#1803

#1849

#1559

#1756

#1778

#1826

#1841

#1827

#1744

$185,000

$569,900

$469,900

$414,900

$143,900

$515,000

$279,900

$309,900

$239,000

$395,000

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN

BENCH HOME

AT SAND PIPER

INVESTORS

NICE APARTMENT

PRIME LOCATION

PANORAMIC VIEWS

WHY RENT

FIRST TIME BUYERS

PRIVATE YARD

1800 sq.ft. rancher, only 4 yrs old, 3 bedrms on main with a bonus room above garage. Open kitchen design with all appliances, HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings, 2 baths. Fenced backyard.

Level entry rancher with a walkout basement, huge sundeck in back with fantastic valley views. 3 bedrms on the main with open design, oak kitchen. New laminate flooring in bsmt.

2 bedroom upper floor in good shape & move in ready. Comes with appliances. Has some recent lino & laminate flooring. Nice sundeck for your BBQ. Easy walk to shopping & amenities.

2 bedroom bungalow with 1452 sq.ft. on large lot in Collettville. Needs some TLC. Has storage shed in backyard. Currently rented. Quiet area. Good holding property.

Great 1 bedroom apartment with newer laminate floors, big living room with balcony and nice mountain views. Currently in rental pool. Perfect for investors or first time buyers.

This extra large family home has 7 bedrms! 3 bedrms up & 4 down with hobby rm & summer kitchen. Updated flooring, new trim & baseboards, main bathrm fixtures, deck & railing. Nicely landscaped.

Beautifully finished 4 bedrm home in prime Bench location. Upgrades include new Walnut HW flooring throughout, central A/C, U/G sprinklers, roof, gutters & custom window coverings. Huge sundeck.

Home has had some updates of laminate flooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 3 bedrms up and 2 bath. $130 for strata & $143 for natural gas.

Great corner lot on quiet street with plenty of room to build a shop. This cute 2 bedrm home is awaiting your ideas. Has some newer flooring, nice big living room and has a new bathroom.

Fabulous home on 1/3 of an acre, 3 bedrms, 1.5 baths, laminate flooring & fully fin. bsmt. Has large 24x40 detached heated shop/ garage with 220 wiring. Enjoy the vegetable & flower gardens.

#1820

#1506

#1721

#1865

#1764

#1765

#1801

#1717

#1852

$309,000

#1714

$285,000

$105,000

$69,500

$298,700

$399,000

$89,900

$135,900

$320,000

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