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Trudeau meets with Merritt supporters By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Liberal Party of Canada leadership hopeful Justin Trudeau met with supporters at the Merritt Desert Inn on Monday. Emily Wessel/Herald

Liberal Party of Canada leadership hopeful Justin Trudeau talked his political philosophy Monday with local supporters at a luncheon in Merritt. Trudeau made the stop at the Merritt Desert Inn on his way to Kelowna for a speaking engagement near the end of his B.C. campaign. The son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau said his father was one of the influencing factors in his entry to the leadership race. “I hesitated for a long time before deciding to throw my hat into the ring for leadership of the Liberal party,” Trudeau said. “I did it for one reason and for one reason only: I wasn’t

sure that I’d be able to be a good dad while I was travelling around the country and doing the work that needed to be done. But I had a role model, an extraordinary father who was there as much as he possibly could be, who tucked me into bed every night.” The younger Trudeau talked about how achieving equality has changed since his father’s time as Prime Minister from the late ’60s to early ’80s. Trudeau compared his father’s work toward equality — which included Canada’s bilingualism and multiculturalism policies — with today’s challenges, including honouring First Nations treaty rights.

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Property tax increase pegged at 2.25 per cent The modest proposed hike mostly accounts for inflation, as deliberations continue at City Hall By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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The City of Merritt budget deliberations have started, with a tentative 2.25 per cent increase pegged for residential property owners. The increase represents about $140,000 more from city coffers, which is comparable to last year’s hike. Administration didn’t have information on what the dollar figure would be for

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the dollars that are determined by the city to operate, we will set the tax rate based on the values of the assessments,” she explained. If everything goes as planned, tax notices will be mailed in May.

Over the next several weeks, city administration is presenting tentative expenses to council, who have an opportunity to make changes they see fit. Councillors are in the process of going through each line item to see where cuts can be made or expenses added. “We set costs based on a level of service we think the community should have,” Merritt’s Chief

Administrative Officer Matt Noble said. He said staff have included items in the budget based on community need. In addition to money from taxpayers, the province issues grants in June, but the city doesn’t know how much those will be. “We don’t expect there to be a lot of changes, just slight changes for inflation,” Noble said. “The residential assess-

ment is slightly down and the commercial assessment is slightly down.” The budget is largely unchanged from the previous year, with additional tourism expenses of about $40,000. The money is dedicated to advertising, economic development advertising, a community tourism opportunities fund and a community tourism fund.

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Pizza and wings are enough to attract just about anyone’s attention, but when there is an unlimited amount and an eating challenge, the whole town could be munching. A limited number of tickets are available for the Nicola Valley Extreme Weather Shelter’s pizza and wings fundraiser at Brambles Bakery and Café next Thursday. Ryan Reid, a shelter board member, is taking the event to the next level by challenging people to an eating contest. “I issued a challenge on the radio to the whole town to take me on in an eating contest,” he said. “I am one of the best eaters. I am not a fast eater, but I have staying power.” Anyone wanting to test that assertion is invited to accept Reid’s challenge at the event.

“All of the food is cooked in-house,” he said. “This is full-on pizza. We’re taking this to another level.” Proceeds are earmarked for operating the shelter. Funds are needed before the extreme weather season is over to cover costs for general operation, Reid said. “An additional expense this year is for the paid shift captains,” he said. “Having those people with that type of consistency really helps link the people who are coming in, so we can help show them services that can house them, which are more permanent than ours.” In addition to hosting the fundraiser, Brambles has donated food to the shelter, he added. According to Brambles’ Kate Sanders, this is the first time the café has hosted a fundraiser, but owners have donated to various community charities in the

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past. Like Reid, she said one of the main attractions to the event is the pizza. “The pizza is cooked in a traditional Italian style,” she said. “That’s part of the reason we are expecting to have a lot of people come out to the event,

so it’s a good idea to buy tickets ahead.” The standing-room style dinner is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m., but people can come and go as they like. Tickets are available at the door, though they are limited. Tickets can also be purchased ahead

of time at Brambles or at the Community Policing Officer, both of which are on Quilchena Avenue. Tickets are $20 for an adult and $10 for a child. Part of the fees are designated as a donation to the shelter. Alcohol will be available, but the event is open to all ages.

Canada strong ‘because of our differences’: Trudeau From Page 1 “There are all sorts of issues to work on without clear solutions. “Canada is the one place on Earth that is strong, not in spite of our differences, but because of our differences,” he said. The methods of campaigning have also changed since his father’s time, Trudeau said. His campaign has taken him across the country to gain supporters before the April 14 leadership election. “Reaching out to people who’ve never been involved before and connecting them to something is something my father never quite had to do as explicitly as I do, and I’m very excited about doing it,” he said. About 20 supporters heard

Liberal candidate Justin Trudeau speaks at the Merritt Desert Inn. Emily Wessel/Herald

porters. Much of Trudeau’s discourse came back to unifying a country he sees as politically divided for its greater good. “We have to get away from the

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City adopts new utilities billing strategy The following is an excerpt from Tuesday’s regular council meeting The City of Merritt currently bills the residential utility user fees annually on the tax notice. This includes fees for usage of waterworks, $284, sewerage system, $173, and solid waste at $223, with a total of $680 annually per single family dwelling. This report proposes an option to reduce the bottom line of payments due on July 2 and invoice the utilities separately on April 1 of each year. With this new annual invoice to residential taxpayers, the City of Merritt has an additional opportunity for communication with the community. Benefits of removing utility billing from

the tax notice include the alleviation of the burden of payments due on July 2, citizens will become more aware of utility services provided, and if the city moves to a metered water system the billing process will be in place to support it. In the future, metered water may be a requirement to receive funding from other levels of government. The report presented today offers the most effective terms and is the lowest impact to administration and the community for removing utility charges from the City of Merritt tax notice. It is a decision that will impact the community’s perception of the total payments due on the residential annual tax notice and enables us to lower the net amount of pay-

Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting: February 5, 5 p.m. 9 p.m.

ments due at July 2. By adapting the new utility billing process, the City of Merritt will see an impact of $680 less for each single-family dwelling’s payments due at July 2. Options: 1) Proceed with removing the utilities from the tax notice billing process and generate an annual invoice April 2 with a five per cent penalty charged for amounts outstanding after the due date. Due date is 45 days from the invoice issue date. 2) Proceed with removing the utilities from the tax notice billing process and generate an annual

invoice on April 1 with the penalty waived for the first year and starting 2014 with a five per cent penalty for amounts outstanding after the due date. Due date is 45 days from the invoice issue date. 3) Proceed with removing the utilities from the tax notice billing process and generate an annual invoice on April 1. Due date is Dec. 31 each year without penalty or interest until transferred to the tax roll at the end of the year. Council eventually decided to remove utilities from tax notice billing and to gener-

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The mood was jubilant at Nicola Family Therapy last Thursday evening when the organization accepted a $35,000 cheque from Teck Resources Highland Valley Copper. The agency’s staff and directors applauded and gasped when the cheque was presented by Highland Valley Copper Technical Development Superintendent Rob Robison and Senior Community Affairs Officer Jacqui Schneider. The non-profit organization provides counselling to individuals, couples, and families to help break the cycle of abuse. Last June, Nicola Family Therapy lost a $35,000 annual contract and was forced to close its doors on Fridays to accommodate for the lost funds. “Merritt and the Nicola Valley is part of our community and part of our family, the way I look at it,” Schneider said. Agency Director Sheri Bishop said the donation should bring the availability of ser-

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vices back to where it was prior to the funding loss. “This money means more services for our communities, and takes a little bit of pressure off our need to continue to raise money so we can grow and expand,” Bishop said. “Our end goal is that no family gets turned away from services.” Staff agreed that the cheque affirmed the community’s mutual need for Nicola Family Therapy’s services. “We all lost a day a week in the summertime, so now we want to make sure we keep our staff on full-time

to make sure the doors are always open for the community,” board member Sue Sterling said. The donation comes from the Teck Resources community investment program, which distributes grants in four focus areas: education, environment, community, and health, which this donation falls under. Schneider said the company decides which causes to fund based on their demonstrated need and the impact they have on their communities. “Safety is an unwavering value and an inherent part of who we are

at Highland Valley Copper,” Schneider said. “Our communities also deserve a place that provides the foundation for a safe and healthy environment. Nicola Family Therapy has similar values to us in their strategies toward the community.” Bishop presented Schneider and Robison with a certificate of appreciation for their platinum-level sponsorship. The agency, which has operated in Merritt since 1993, runs on between $200,000 and $225,000 per year, of which the bulk is provincially funded.

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Those accounts weren’t in the budget in previous years. A full-time finance employee is included in the budget, as well as a part-time summer worker in the bylaw department. Noble said a few notable initiatives in 2013 include a 28-lot Active Mountain development, and an Armstrong Street devel-

opment on which construction is expected to start this spring. The city has also set aside $50,000 to purchase one hectare of land from Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. Discussions about several other developments in their early stages are expected to continue in 2013. Civic Centre upgrades started last week, the city’s lei-

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sure services manager Larry Plotnikoff said. An expansion of the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre and the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena are also expected in 2013. City administration didn’t have an estimated increase to commercial property owners. A final increase won’t be decided until March, Sibilleau added. Documents show Christy

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CHRIS FOULDS Kamloops THIS WEEK Scott Bailey offered an open pit of valuable information, yet took some unnecessary blasts from those in attendance whose rigid opinions cannot be changed even with the most powerful excavators. Bailey is executive project director with the province’s Environmental Assessment Office. As such, he is the guy co-ordinating the process through which the proposed Ajax mine application journeys. He spoke to a decidedly anti-Ajax crowd during an event last week at Thompson Rivers University sponsored by the TRU Faculty Association and TRU Human Rights Committee. Bailey was invited to give a presentation on how the environmentalassessment process works in general and where the Ajax application stands in particular. Aided by environmental-assessment officer Lindsay McDonough, Bailey gave a thorough presentation.

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readers will recall, over the summer Merritt added a charging station for electric vehicles to power up for free outside the Baillie House. The main difference between that station and the new one is about four hours of charge time and $5, which is about how much it will cost for drivers to charge at the new location. The DC fast chargers would require about 30 minutes of charge time. Many details of the plan still need to surface, but so far the fast chargers are expected to give people enough confidence to drive from city to city with their electric vehicles. That ability

could encourage many more people to drive the cars, and to limit the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the environment. The response from communities wanting to be involved in the project is encouraging. While the technology to operate an electric vehicle in a viable way has been around since the 1990s, there wasn’t much of an opportunity, largely because of a lack of locations to charge the vehicles and technology that keeps people driving for long periods. But if Merritt and other communities are involved, it’s only a matter of time

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YOUR OPINION Ajax attendance dominated by opposition at public meetings Pair ‘blows own horn’ Dear Editor:

From Page 6 It was one that answered many questions and filled in many blanks for those wishing to know more about the process a project — be it a mine, a pipeline or ski-hill application — must navigate to become a reality or be rejected. The problem with such forums related to Ajax, however, is the fact attendance is dominated by those who are opposed to the project — always and forever. To be opposed, and intransigently so, is a democratic right, but to be opposed and attend a meeting intended to explain the process, then lob questions and statements at Bailey that have nothing to do with his jurisdiction is plain silly. At one point, after an audience member delivered yet another comment completely irrelevant to the topic at hand (something about alleged lies told by an Ajax proponent and the pending mass exodus of people from Kamloops due to certain air-quality deterioration), Bailey reminded the crowd of his role. When he said he didn’t care whether the Ajax mine proceeded or not, there were some gasps of indignation. But, Bailey is correct. As project manager, he is responsible for ensuring all technical analysis is completed, for ensuring all reports are finalized, for ensuring all problems have mitigation proposals and for ensuring the final report delivered to the provincial ministers of environment and mines and federal minister of environment is detailed, complete and ready for a decision. Bailey does not care whether Ajax proceeds, because Bailey cannot care. Objectivity is the crucial aspect of his job, something many at last week’s forum failed to note as they lobbed questions and made statements that have nothing to do with Bailey’s role or his purpose in presenting his lecture. (Objectivity is also part of the deal for Terry Lake, the Kamloops-North Thompson Liberal MLA and B.C.’s environment minister. He will be part of the decision-making process; therefore, it is incumbent upon him to stay out of the fray until the report is delivered, despite some ridiculous calls along the way that he get involved and “protect” Kamloops.) To be fair, there were some solid questions asked at the TRU event, some of which led to answers that enlightened me on the process. Nothing, however, was made more clear than the fact the Ajax proposal is alone among all previous environment-assessment proposals in the magnitude of attention given the process. No other project has seen Bailey’s office hire its own socio-economic consultant; no other project (save for one, possibly, decades ago) has seen the creation of a community advisory group; few other projects receive three (rather than one as required) public-consultation periods; few other projects are afforded the maximum 75-day public-commenting period; and few other projects require the proponent to hold community-consultation meetings. And, as Bailey said, it is not often he engages in such an information session as the one at TRU last week. “Yes, we are blazing new trails,” he said. “Under certain circumstances, we throw our whole toolbox at a project. This is one of those projects.” All we as a community can ask is that the environmental-assessment process, with its stack of documents five-feet deep, is as thorough and objective and fair as possible. Under the existing legislation (no, it is not perfect. For example, it requires consultation with affected First Nations, but not with affected municipalities and regional districts), it would appear Bailey and his crew are being as thorough and objective and fair as possible. A decision on Ajax is likely at least a year away, based on the timeline of the process. There is plenty of time for more opposition, more meetings, more information — and more rhetoric. Christopher Foulds is editor of Kamloops This Week.

In response to the “Many thanks to NVFGC,” letter printed in the Thursday, Jan. 17 issue of the Merritt Herald. As requested by several members, to clarify: Yes, the couple who wrote the letter did help with many club fundraisers, range work and club activities, etc. But, then again, so have many, many other members since the 1960s. I guess some people just have to blow their own horn. As for “unofficial caretaker of the range,” it should be noted that

the man named in the letter received compensation for several years of his work from the income supplement program, in addition to his personal pension. He received the remuneration, as it was signed for by the club for him to qualify each month due to his work with a non-profit group such as ours. I believe it was granted when he worked for 10 hours per month. The statement that “the position was felt not to be needed” is not exactly correct, because when he turned 65 and old-age pension started, the extra funds ended. End of program.

And for the hundreds of dollars in donations made to the club and BCWF over the years, I am sure the club contributed to the BCWF through its affiliation but, as for the personal donations, I am not aware that anyone has done that. For further clarification, they were asked to resign as directors for reasons I don’t want to divulge, but they chose to quit the club instead. That being said, I wish them well in their new endeavours. Paul Kominoski, President NVFGC Merritt

Parents need to give foundation Dear Editor: In response to the Editorial by Chris Foulds titled “Wondering about God since the beginning of his time,” printed in the Thursday, Jan. 17 issue of the Merritt Herald. Mr. Foulds tackles some very interesting concepts in his article. One concept is the fact that a child’s beliefs “may be guided by a parent’s beliefs; it may have nothing to do with years of teachings” and “what matters is they make the decision based on what they believe, not what I perceive to be the way to enlightenment.” This is true: I have two children and I truly want them to be dependent and make their own decisions in life. However, as parents we have to give them some foundation. The fact that his son explored religion on his own, having no real exposure to it previously, is surprising, although I applaud his initiative. If children aren’t exposed to beliefs when they are young, how will they have anything to base their final decision on when they are older? I am a practicing Catholic. I try to instill the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church in my children. Is it

perfect? Not a chance. They resist. I don’t always take them to church with me. However, as a parent it is my duty to try and give them a foundation on which to make their decision, so I do the best I can (although truthfully, I could do better). I remember a sermon a priest gave several years ago on this exact subject. He put it this way: As parents it is our job to make decisions for the well-being of our children. We feed them when they are hungry, change them when they are dirty, educate them when they come of age to do so. Our children are not capable of deciding to feed themselves or change themselves or when it’s time to go to school. We nurture our children’s bodies when they need it, and as such, it is our duty to nurture their souls in the way the parents believe, regardless of your faith. As parents, we are examples to our children and they will emulate us. When they are old enough to make the decision of which faith to follow, we can only hope that our teaching and influence has guided them in their decisions. Stacey Krajci Merritt

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Delegates at the Truck Loggers’ Association annual convention gave a cool reception Thursday to Forest Minister Steve Thomson’s adjustments to log export fees and rules. Thomson announced a 20-per-cent increase in the export fee on logs exported from B.C.’s south coast and southern Vancouver Island, the main source of B.C. log exports. He also unveiled a two-year trial where the export fee on lower-grade log exports from the mid-coast region will be reduced to $1 per cubic meter, the same minimum rate as applied to Interior logs. Thomson said only 10 per cent of the annual allowable cut in the mid-coast region is being harvested, and reducing the fee is an effort to generate more logging activity in a remote region with no sawmills. In December, the B.C. government extended a timber revenue sharing agreement with aboriginal communities in the mid-coast, in an effort to assist logging and other resource development in a vast area without treaty settlements. TLA president Bill

Markvoort said the fee increase for the south coast deters export sales at a time when the industry is not cutting all the trees allowed under provincial harvest rules for Crown land. The TLA estimates that since 2000, 41 million cubic meters of coastal timber has been exported as logs. During the same period, 58 million cubic meters that could have been logged under sustainability rules was left standing. Rick Jeffery, CEO of the Coastal Forest Products Association, said the changes represent a successful balancing act by the province between supplying B.C. mills and keeping loggers working to supply export markets. “People should know that for every log that gets exported, between two and three logs end up in front of a domestic mill,” Jeffery said. NDP forest critic Norm Macdonald said the increased export fee for south coast logs isn’t enough to stem the rising tide of log exports. A ministry example of the new fee schedule shows a fee increase from $7 to $8.40, based on the difference between the export and domestic price. Thomson also

announced an increase of 500,000 cubic meters of timber to be auctioned through B.C. Timber Sales this spring to supply the B.C. log market. Jeffery said that will improve access to logs for B.C. mills, which are taking advantage of improved lumber prices as the U.S. housing market recovers. Loggers get tax break, bailout fund Logging contractors compensated for loss of work when the B.C. government bought back forest tenure from big timber companies 10 years ago will get nearly $10 million in federal tax repaid to them, Premier Christy Clark announced Jan. 11. Speaking to the Truck Loggers’ Association convention, Clark said the tax break was agreed to by federal finance officials after the latest plea from B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong. The tax bill for 300 logging contractors has been a sore point for the industry since the B.C. government undertook a sweeping reorganization of Crown timber licences in 2003. A trust fund paid out $71 million after harvest licences were taken back from large companies to offer community

and aboriginal logging projects. The B.C. government later moved to exempt the compensation payments from provincial income tax, but Ottawa continued to treat the money as taxable income until now. Clark also updated the audience on her pledge from last year to establish a fund to protect logging contractors who supply timber and don’t get paid when a mill operator goes broke. She said the $5 million announced last year is now available for payments if required, and more money will be added as the government can afford to Clark’s speech had a campaign flavour, starting when she was introduced to a packed house of logging company executives with an invitation to come back again next year. It was the 70th annual TLA convention, which is traditionally closed with an address by the premier of the day. The enthusiastic response came after Thursday’s unpopular announcement by Forests Minister Steve Thomson that the government is increasing its log export fees for south coast and Vancouver Island logs by 20 per cent. Much of B.C.’s grow-

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NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH The year 2013 is still young and it behooves us fresh consecration to make the best of it productively and holistically. Challenges to Christian consecration would keep staring us in the face regularly the rest of the year. Apostle Paul did not write a new-year epistle to churches or individuals. However, most of his instructions and injunctions could be used as instruments for living every day of any calendar year. One such challenge from his pen, often

repeated at holiness/ revival meetings, is found in his doctrinal letter to the church at Rome. “I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. “And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” At the outset, we must ask ourselves the question: do we know enough of the mercy and grace of God for this appeal to have any relevant focus? Paul is not asking his readers to consecrate themselves to God because it will solve all their prob-

lems if they did. Neither is he asking them to consecrate themselves to God because it is the traditional and the correct thing to do from the vantage of church order. He is appealing for consecration because, for a person who has experienced the marvellous love and mercy of God in Jesus Christ, it is the only right and reasonable thing to do. In point of fact, this true and full consecration would solve a great many spiritual problems, although it won’t remove all of a Christian’s difficulties. In fact, the consecrated Christian may reckon upon facing difficulties and hazards and dangers and perils of a kind or of a magnitude which, as an unconsecrated Christian, he could never expect to know. Paul wanted them

(and us in 2013) to do this thing for God’s sake, not for our own. He wants our motive to be an overwhelming gratitude to God for all He has done for us. Do we know enough about the mercies of God to be ready to respond to the apostle’s appeal? Are our hearts overwhelmed with a sense of thankfulness, of profound gratitude for all that God has done for us? Consecration is not so much our duty as it is our high privilege. True Christian consecration is our personal response to the heavenly vision of Jesus and of his unsearchable grace. In the first place, Paul asks his readers to present their bodies. It’s quite a call, when in some religious traditions, bodies are looked upon as evil.

Bodies are so often an instrument of fall for the Christian, bodies from which sometimes, a much-tried Christian sighs to be released. It sometimes seems to the Christian as though the body is the very seat of sin. But the salvation that Jesus proffers is not a means of escape from the body; it is a way of sanctification for the body. It is the body God wants, for the body is not evil in itself. Satan, in his capacity as the archenemy of Christ, is not a creator. It is one of the greatest limitations of his work that he is unable to create anything. All that Satan can do is to despoil and to blight and to mar and ultimately to destroy what God has made.

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FEATURE HOMES BOTH SIDES OF THIS DUPLEX • • • • •

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

• • • • • •

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

$169,000

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

M3852

$599,000

Royal Lepage Realtors(R) are trained to provide valuable assistance to Buyers in the following areas:

• 1 1/2 commercial lots in downtown core • Zoned C2, 3000 sq ft lot fronts on Voght St • 6000 sq ft lot fronts on Coutlee Ave • Offers an array of commercial possibilities

$139,000

• Identifying desirable types of properties • Investigation and timely information gathering • Viewing properties and providing information and advice • Preparing a binding Contract of Purchase and Sale • Negotiating terms and conditions • Assisting in arranging inspections and other needed services

3867

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

$199,900

M3741

M3815

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• 2 bdrms in strata building

• Solid 2 bedroom home

• Nice little home and yard

• Cute & cozy

• Affordable revenue property

• Central location

• Vinyl windows, 100 amp service

• Upgrades to roof, plumbing,electrical

• 3 bdrm bungalow

• Lvgrm, kitchen & laundy rm on main

• Laminate flring

• Close to town centre, lane access

• Fenced yard with lane access

• Huge 51x150’ lot, Covered deck

• Upper flr has 3 bdrms & full bath

• New roof in 2010

• Fully fenced yard

• Good parking and storage

• Enjoy the mtn views

• Vinyl windows & fully fenced front yd

$76,900

M3486

$95,000

M3840

$108,000

M3841

$110,000

M3807

$113,000

• Long term tenant for the investor

• 2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot

• Unique layout that awaits your touch

• Close to schools, parks & downtown

• 3 bedroom, 1 bath Rancher

• 2 bdrms & bath on main

• Open plan for kitchen, DR & LR

• 2 lots, 2 titles

• Fully fenced & landscaped

• Walking distance to downtown

• Full unfinished basement w/ laundry • Front driveway + lane access,lots of parking

• Roof, electrical approval

• Detached double garage

• Basement is unfinished

• Newer Furnace

• Fully fenced yard & lots of parking

• Central location provides easy access • Great starter home

$120,000

$125,000

$135,000

M3797

M3814

M3792

$149,500

L3823

• Fully fenced yard M3751

$155,000

M3843

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MOBILE HOMES IN PARKS

LOGAN LAKE

• Great views of the Nicola River & Merritt Golf course • 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath manufactured home • 2 b/I china cabinets, lge bay window

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

$69,000

$58,000

L3824

•

• • • •

Great Investment/Starter home Totally Updated 4 bdrm, ½ Duplex Spacious rec room, new bath, laundry Bedroom in basement and Private yard,

$159,000

M3864

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$160,000 •

M3744

• • • •

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

$164,500 •

M3795

• • • •

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

$165,000 •

M3365

• • • •

Bright, quiet & comfortable strata retirement home This home is wheelchair accessible - large rooms Gated community, walking distance to downtown 2 large BR’s, 5 piece bath w/separate walk-in shower.

$169,000 •

M3833

• • • •

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

$169,000 •

M3852

M3787

• • • •

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

$125,000

M3808

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• Stop paying rent! • 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher • Appliances included

$49,900

• Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home • 18x20 interlocking driveway • 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring M3844

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$44,000 •

M3607

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$182,000 •

• • • • M3813

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

$187,000 •

M3821

• • • •

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

$198,000 •

• • • • M3839

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

$206,500 •

M3761

• • • •

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

• • • •

$235,000 •

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

$249,000 • • • •

$35,000

$30,000

$260,000

M3755

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M3796

2 level home in Lower Nicola Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area 2 bdrms up/1 down, master w/ensuite M3811

• • • •

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

$269,000 •

M3834

• • • •

Bench Location 4 BR, 2 Bath home HW floors and vinyl windows on main Potential legal suite, potential 5th BR All appliances included

$279,000 •

M3865

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$299,000 •

M3849

• • • •

Well maintained 1 owner home 7 bdrms & 4 baths + 2 bdrm legal suite New flring, H/W tank & boiler M.BR w/ W/I closet, full enste w/ Jacuzzi

$299,900 •

M3819

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$210,000 •

M3802

M3689

Large 7 bR, 4 ½ bath home Potential legal suite Plus In-law suite on main Mill Creek Cabinets

$329,000 •

O TW

• • • • M3810

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

Fabulous views 4 bdrm home w/in-law basement suite Large fenced back yard Two car garage, central vac and more

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

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• Bright & open describe this 2 bdrm, 1 bath home • Laminate flring, skylight, lge bdrms • Open kitchen, dinrm & lvgrm

• • • •

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

$258,000 •

M3806

S!! E L T TI

M3862

LOTS AND ACREAGE • • • •

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

M3692

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• • • •

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

$67,000

M3758

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$79,000 • • • •

M3534

Beautiful river view lot close to downtown Nice, quiet neighborhood The uncompromised view never to change Bring your building ideas

$89,000

M3707

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• • • •

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

$99,000 •

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M3827

$199,000 •

$205,000

$217,000

M3495

$339,000

M3854

• • • •

New amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher Quality built, Home warranty applies Amazing kitchen 9 ft ceilingsand large bright design

$339,000 •

M3848

• • • •

Well maintained 3 BR, 2 bath home On a quiet cul-de-sac and close to amenities Open floor plan, Vaulted ceilings Kitchen has cabinets galore& access to deck

$339,900 •

M3859

• • • •

Wonderful family home on quiet cul-de-sac 4 bdrms, 2 baths + enste + 2 bdrm legal suite New roof, h/w tank 2 yrs old Large 2 car garage, fenced bkyd w/ deck

$349,000 •

M3727

• • • •

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

$359,000 •

M3855

• • • •

Level entry 6 bedroom, 3 bath home Beautiful detail throughout, many updates to flooring, moldings, paint and wainscoting, new toilets. New roof in 2012, Potential for legal suite.

$359,000 •

M3860

• • • •

New amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher With full unfinished bsmt. 9 ft. ceilings, large bright design. Quality built & Home warranty.

$369,000 •

• • • • M3805

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

$285,000 •

M3846

! VE! I S LU EXC

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• • • •

M3728

M3603

• • • •

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

$398,000 •

M3801

4 Plex – Investors 4 Large Suites Close to downtown Double Lot, Great Location

$408,800 •

• • • • M3863

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

$439,000 •

M3826

• 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 w/fenced pasture

$449,000

M3857

• • • •

Location-Got it! Spacious Living- Got it! Immaculate 3 level – 6 bedrooms, 5and ½ bath home, 5 piece ensuite Large 3 bay garage-RV parking.

$459,900 •

M3837

• • • •

Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bath family home O.63 acre parcel bordering Nicola River Dining Room with access to private deck 2 car garage and So Much More!

$495,000

M3866

• • • •

Gorgeous 4 BR log home with f/bsmt on 4 acres Spacious rooms,vaulted ceilings,several outbuildings Beautiful landscaping, Large barn w/5 box stalls 3 Grazing pastures

$499,000 •

M3850

M3832

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

$349,000

$279,900 •

M3847

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

$220,000 • • • •

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

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

M3780

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

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• • • •

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

•

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M3749

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

•

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

$100,000 •

$149,900 • • • •

• • • •

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

•

• • • •

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

•

• • • •

• Beautiful 3700 sqft custom log home w/large kitchen

• Overlooking valley. 4 BRs, vaulted ceilings • Basement has media room and spacious rec room

• On 5 Acres3 Bay Garage. • Gorgeous landscaping

M3478

$535,000

M3858

• 40 Acre Hobby Farm w/6 stall Barn & Creek • 3 BR home w/full bsmt, 2 baths & sunny kichen • LR w/woodstove. Fenced into 3 pastures & 2 small paddocks, w/ round pen & exercise arena.

$599,000

M3861

• • • •

Enjoy views of the Coldwater River. Includes 60x30 insulated and heated shop 44x90 clear span barn perfect for your horses. 15 A. w/comfortable1100 SF Modular Home

$599,000 •

M3842

• • • •

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

$599,000 •

M3815

• • • •

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

$395,000 •

M3829

• • • •

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

$440,000 •

L3779

• Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt • 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease @ $6/sqft • Over 10,500sqft of retail space • Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue

$850,000

M3697

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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$525,000 •

FT!! O R C ASH

• • • •

M3820

HE CACEEK CR

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

$255,000 •

Striving for perfection?Home of distinction 5 bdrms, 3.5 baths, Master on main w/ enste Custom quality construction, 3036 sq.ft. On 1.9 acres Heated oversized garage

M3817

• • • •

Great starter or investment 5 bdrms on lge corner lot New kitch, bathrms, flring throughout New H/E furnace, a/c, roof, windows…

$221,500

M3818

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Tom McDonagh Broker

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

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250-378-6181

MOBILE HOMES IN PARKS

LOGAN LAKE

• Great views of the Nicola River & Merritt Golf course • 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath manufactured home • 2 b/I china cabinets, lge bay window

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

$69,000

$58,000

L3824

•

• • • •

Great Investment/Starter home Totally Updated 4 bdrm, ½ Duplex Spacious rec room, new bath, laundry Bedroom in basement and Private yard,

$159,000

M3864

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$160,000 •

M3744

• • • •

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

$164,500 •

M3795

• • • •

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

$165,000 •

M3365

• • • •

$169,000 •

M3833

• • • •

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

$169,000 •

M3852

M3787

• • • •

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

$125,000

M3808

•

• Stop paying rent! • 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher • Appliances included

$49,900

• Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home • 18x20 interlocking driveway • 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring M3844

•

$44,000 •

M3607

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$182,000 •

• • • • M3813

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

$187,000 •

M3821

• • • •

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

$198,000 •

• • • • M3839

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

$206,500 •

M3761

• • • •

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

• • • •

$235,000 •

• • • •

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

$249,000 • • • •

$35,000

$30,000

$260,000

M3755

•

M3796

2 level home in Lower Nicola Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area 2 bdrms up/1 down, master w/ensuite M3811

• • • •

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

$269,000 •

M3834

• • • •

Bench Location 4 BR, 2 Bath home HW floors and vinyl windows on main Potential legal suite, potential 5th BR All appliances included

$279,000 •

M3865

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$299,000 •

M3849

• • • •

Well maintained 1 owner home 7 bdrms & 4 baths + 2 bdrm legal suite New flring, H/W tank & boiler M.BR w/ W/I closet, full enste w/ Jacuzzi

$299,900 •

M3819

• • • •

$210,000 •

M3802

M3689

Large 7 bR, 4 ½ bath home Potential legal suite Plus In-law suite on main Mill Creek Cabinets

$329,000 •

O TW

• • • • M3810

•

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

Fabulous views 4 bdrm home w/in-law basement suite Large fenced back yard Two car garage, central vac and more

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

! VE! I S LU EXC

• Bright & open describe this 2 bdrm, 1 bath home • Laminate flring, skylight, lge bdrms • Open kitchen, dinrm & lvgrm

• • • •

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

$258,000 •

M3806

S!! E L T TI

M3862

LOTS AND ACREAGE • • • •

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

M3692

•

• • • •

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

M3758

•

• • • •

$79,000 • • • •

M3534

Beautiful river view lot close to downtown Nice, quiet neighborhood The uncompromised view never to change Bring your building ideas

$89,000

M3707

•

• • • •

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

$99,000 •

• • • •

M3827

$199,000 •

$205,000

$217,000

M3495

$339,000

M3854

• • • •

New amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher Quality built, Home warranty applies Amazing kitchen 9 ft ceilingsand large bright design

$339,000 •

M3848

• • • •

Well maintained 3 BR, 2 bath home On a quiet cul-de-sac and close to amenities Open floor plan, Vaulted ceilings Kitchen has cabinets galore& access to deck

$339,900 •

M3859

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Wonderful family home on quiet cul-de-sac 4 bdrms, 2 baths + enste + 2 bdrm legal suite New roof, h/w tank 2 yrs old Large 2 car garage, fenced bkyd w/ deck

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M3727

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

$359,000 •

M3855

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Level entry 6 bedroom, 3 bath home Beautiful detail throughout, many updates to flooring, moldings, paint and wainscoting, new toilets. New roof in 2012, Potential for legal suite.

$359,000 •

M3860

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New amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher With full unfinished bsmt. 9 ft. ceilings, large bright design. Quality built & Home warranty.

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4 Plex – Investors 4 Large Suites Close to downtown Double Lot, Great Location

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

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Location-Got it! Spacious Living- Got it! Immaculate 3 level – 6 bedrooms, 5and ½ bath home, 5 piece ensuite Large 3 bay garage-RV parking.

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Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bath family home O.63 acre parcel bordering Nicola River Dining Room with access to private deck 2 car garage and So Much More!

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Gorgeous 4 BR log home with f/bsmt on 4 acres Spacious rooms,vaulted ceilings,several outbuildings Beautiful landscaping, Large barn w/5 box stalls 3 Grazing pastures

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M3832

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

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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

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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.

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

M3780

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

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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

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

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

$100,000 •

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

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

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• Overlooking valley. 4 BRs, vaulted ceilings • Basement has media room and spacious rec room

• On 5 Acres3 Bay Garage. • Gorgeous landscaping

M3478

$535,000

M3858

• 40 Acre Hobby Farm w/6 stall Barn & Creek • 3 BR home w/full bsmt, 2 baths & sunny kichen • LR w/woodstove. Fenced into 3 pastures & 2 small paddocks, w/ round pen & exercise arena.

$599,000

M3861

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Enjoy views of the Coldwater River. Includes 60x30 insulated and heated shop 44x90 clear span barn perfect for your horses. 15 A. w/comfortable1100 SF Modular Home

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M3842

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

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M3815

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

$395,000 •

M3829

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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 •

L3779

• Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt • 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease @ $6/sqft • Over 10,500sqft of retail space • Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue

$850,000

M3697

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

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M3817

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Great starter or investment 5 bdrms on lge corner lot New kitch, bathrms, flring throughout New H/E furnace, a/c, roof, windows…

$221,500

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From Page 12 Therefore, every faculty we possess, every bodily energy, every aspect of physical vitality, is basically and fundamentally God’s. A Christian does not bring glory to God but rather discredit to His gospel by neglect of his body. The care of the body is the care of the temple of the living God. But Paul is not done appealing to the body alone. Now he must speak of the mind. The sacrifices of the body are not possible apart from the renewing of the mind. Only as our minds are in control of the body can we yield ourselves as sacrifice to God. This means we are to avoid a superficial assumption of the fashions and conventions of the world. There is no short-cut to the knowledge of the will of God. If we want to know God’s will, we must get to know God. The will of God will become the most desirable aspiration to those whose minds are renewed. There is an old story about an occasion when Lord Nelson, after one of his battles, was receiving the surrender of the French fleet from a French admiral. The admiral was boarded on Nelson’s flagship to offer surrender of his fleet. As he came across the quarter deck, he came with an outstretched hand. Nelson stopped him with a steely glance and said: “First your sword, sir, and then your hand.” The giving up of the sword was the symbol of his surrender, and the offering of Nelson’s hand was the symbol of his acceptance. Christ must do the same. Our sword first, the surrender first, our yieldedness first, and then our hand. The consecration to God is both total and continual. It begins in a definite act of dedication of body and mind to Him, and continues

in a daily and hourly renewal of that dedication.

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WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS For the sixth year in a row, the Oronge Beernuts skated to victory against first-time opponents the Tobiano Hackers in the Platinum Division Final of the Varion Cup of Pond Hockey on Sunday in Logan Lake. Back row, (L-R): Steve Gainey, Kris Mattice, Joel Irwin. Front row, (L-R): Chris Larsen, Wes Reid, and coach Kent Thiessen. The future Beernut in the cup is Lazlow Reid, and the dog refused to reveal her name. Submitted by Eric Ferguson

Pool’s first ladies’ night poised for success By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre is holding its first-ever ladies’ night on Saturday, and aquatic supervisor Jessica Jonas said the response to the idea has been warm. Over half of the available 40 tickets have already sold. “It’s an evening for ladies only, and the pool will be open for people if they want to go into the pool, the hot tubs or the sauna,” Jonas said. “Basically, it’s an enchanted evening for ladies.” The evening will feature local vendors and service providers presenting their products and showcasing their skills at the pool. Beauty products, aroma therapy, massage therapy, facials and body wraps are just a few of the luxuries on the menu — as well as specialty wine and hors d’oeurves. “We’re trying to illuminate the building through candles, for a

spa-like setting,” she added. Jonas said the idea behind the event was to fulfill the aquatic centre’s mandate to have programming for everyone.

“We wanted to have an event to break up the winter blues,” she said. “A lot of times we provide children’s programs, but this way, we’re going to provide something for ladies.”

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The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council’s new president, Chelsea Werrun, has a passion for promoting arts and culture. Emily Wessel/Herald

New arts council president By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council has a new president, but she’s not a new face on Merritt’s arts scene. Chelsea Werrun started volunteering with the arts council shortly after she moved to town two years ago to be with her boyfriend. “I was thinking of moving here, and about three months after I did, I found the arts council, volunteered, then became a board member, and it just grew from there,” the Watson Lake, Yukon, native said. Werrun’s interest in working in arts organizations grew from a passion for creativity that sparked when she worked for the non profit ArtStarts in

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great events, and I’m hoping we’ll be able to do that.” Meanwhile, Werrun will be busy with the cultural mapping project that locates and documents the city’s cultural resources, including local sources of fashion, music and crafts. The City of Merritt commissioned the project to develop an arts, culture and heritage policy. She said the organization is also planning free community events to celebrate the arts council’s 30th anniversary later this year. And, to top it all off, she works entirely as a volunteer. During the day, Werrun is a client services assistant for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

Schools in Vancouver. “I’ve always been an avid reader, I love music and I’ve always had an interest in the arts,” the 31-year-old said. Werrun, who has a degree in sociology and anthropology, said she has several goals during her tenure as the NVCAC’s president. “One of my goals with the arts council is to get someone like Shane Koyczan or the Vancouver Youth Poetry Slam team here,” she said. “I’ve always loved spoken word and storytelling. I think it’d be really neat to be able to bring that into Merritt. It’s so important to be able to bring highcalibre performing artists to Merritt. Golden, Kelowna and Kamloops have such

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NVCAC seeks volunteers, feedback From Page 19 However, Werrun said it’s the dedicated volunteers and the community they serve that keep her striving to promote arts in the Nicola Valley. The group is running two surveys online to gauge the

public’s perception of the arts council in order to bring relevant entertainment here. Plus, people who fill out the surveys can enter to win two tickets to any concert series event. “We will take all feedback,” she said. “Anything

will help us to grow and be better — if it’s an interest with more live theatre or more live events, or working on the community concert series and bringing new, fresh artists — it’s always welcome. Right now we’re doing a lot of stuff with the gallery to

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Ladies curling bonspiel victory bittersweet By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Emotions were running high on Sunday at the Merritt Curling Centre as the A final of this year’s ladies curling bonspiel came to a close. Even a few tears were shed. It wasn’t so much the fact that the Newton rink from Merritt — comprised of skip Susan Newton, third Lorna Latremouille, second Darlene Gellrich and lead Kathleen Bloom — had come back in dramatic fashion from four points down to take the championship title 7-4. The intense feelings on the part of the Newton quartet were all about who couldn’t be there to help last year’s champions celebrate their repeat victory. Gone from the group was the team’s acknowledged spiritual and sporting leader, Marg Reynoldson, who passed away suddenly and tragically last March at the

age of just 59. “It was a very difficult weekend for all of us,” an understandably subdued Newton stated shortly after her team came off the ice on Sunday, all wearing special scarves in Reynoldson’s honour. Throughout the three days of competition, the quartet had also kept with them at all times a small stuffed pony called Springs — named after Reynoldson’s horse — acknowledging their teammate’s lifelong passion for riding. Newton intimated that Reynoldson would have been very proud of the way “her girls” hung in there during this year’s championship game against the Dee Arduini rink, also from Merritt. “Marg would always say to us, ‘Never give up. The game’s not over till it’s over.’” The Newton rink fell behind early in its final match, giving up points in each of the

first three ends before mounting a sustained comeback. Single points in the fourth and fifth ends, followed by a steal of three in the sixth and one in the seventh put the reigning champions ahead 6-4 going into the final round. In the eighth end, the two teams once again loaded up the house with potential scoring stones — meaning almost anything could happen right up until the final rock was thrown. The Newton rink was counting two as skip Lois Ward of the Arduini rink prepared to deliver her last rock. Ward managed to clear away one of the opposition stones, but the other remained closest to the button, assuring the Newton rink of the win, and bringing to a close a very challenging, emotional weekend. “[The win] was very special,” Newton said. “It meant a lot to all of us. We miss Marg a lot. The whole community

does.” In the B final, it was an all-Merritt affair as well. The Monica Tenisch rink roared out of the gate (or perhaps more appropriately the hack), en route to a decisive 8-0 win over the Dana Egan foursome. The C final pitted Merritt’s Tami Desimone foursome against the only out-oftown rink at this year’s competition — the Hindle quartet from Clearwater. The locals proved to be most accommodating hosts, bowing to their guests 5-2. Like the Black’s Pharmacy men’s bonspiel one week earlier, this year’s ladies event — which was sponsored by Interior Savings Credit Union and M&M Meat Shops — had a significant drop in participants. Only 11 teams took part in the women’s competition, compared to 20 or more in years gone by. “All clubs are experiencing the same thing,”

THE WINNING FORMULA The Newton rink (above) won an emotional A final at this year’s ladies open curling bonspiel, held at the Merritt Curling Centre on the weekend. The members of the foursome are (L to R) Kathleen Bloom, Darlene Gellrich, Lorna Latremouille and Susan Newton. Ian Webster/Herald

more senior, and not enough young people taking up the sport. “We have a good junior program on Mondays, but we’re lacking teens,” Twan said. The Merritt Curling Centre membership is working hard to make sure that this year’s

MCC representative Diana Twan said. “We’re fortunate that, because of having major sponsorships, we can still afford to put our events on and break even.” Twan went on to add that the declining numbers are, in part, the result of “seniors getting

mixed curling bonspiel, scheduled for Feb. 15-17, goes ahead. The 2012 event was cancelled. Any teams or individuals interested in taking part in this low-key, fun event for adults of all ages are encouraged to contact any MCC member.

Cents surrender second place By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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For the first time since Oct. 4, the Merritt Centennials find themselves out of second place in the Interior Division of the BCHL. The West Kelowna Warriors have taken over the second spot in the Interior standings, 10 points back of the Penticton Vees, thanks to a 3-2 doubleovertime win against the Centennials on Tuesday night. The Warriors now have 49 points to Merritt’s 48, although the Cents do have three games in hand on their divisional rivals from the other side of the Connector. Tuesday’s one-goal West Kelowna victory over Merritt was the Warriors’ fourth in as many games this season

between the teams, and the second of the four to be decided in overtime. The Centennials’ loss came despite Merritt outshooting West Kelowna 38-27 on the night, and 12-4 in the third period of regulation play. Merritt also failed to capitalize on a two-minute man-advantage in the first period of four-onfour overtime, and on a penalty shot awarded to Derek Huisman during five minutes of three-onthree play. Instead, it was the Warriors who made good during circus time, as rookie Brett Zarazun scored his first BCHL goal at 3:23 of the second overtime period. At first, it didn’t look like the Cents would take Tuesday’s game to extra innings at all, as they played one of their worst opening periods

of the season. Defensive giveaways and poor decisions with the puck led to a pair of West Kelowna goals by David Pope and Brennan Clark before the contest was 20 minutes old. To add to their woes, the Centennials were forced to play shorthanded for five minutes at the end of the first period and into the second because of defenceman Charlie Donlin’s

excessive retaliation to a boarding infraction by the Warriors’ Daniel Gayle. Donlin wound up getting an instigator, fighting major and a

See Cents Page 22 The Merritt Centennials’ Silvan Harper and West Kelowna Warriors’ Reid Simmonds tie each other up during action in Tuesday night’s game. Ian Webster/ Herald

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The Tracker Sports midget reps have played a series of one-goal games in recent weeks. On Jan. 13, in the gold medal game at a tournament in Trail, the Merritt team lost 3-2 to the host side. Scoring for Tracker were Riley Barnes and Zach Sanderson. The loss in the championship game followed a thrilling 2-1 overtime win against Kelowna in semifinal action that went to a shootout. Dallas Grismer-Voght had Merritt’s only regulation-time goal while Sanderson and Nolan Prowal had shootout tallies. This weekend, in league play, the Tracker team was edged 5-4 by Kelowna on Saturday, but rebounded for a 4-3 victory over Westside on Sunday. Malik Miller led all Merritt scorers in the weekend games with three goals. Talon Tom had a pair, while Aaron Montreuil, Grady Musgrave and Bradley Colter notched singles. Kristian Stead was outstanding in both games. In other minor hockey action on the weekend, an injury-ravaged Ramada peewee rep team lost out in both

of their league outings. Saturday, Merritt lost to Winfield 5-1, while Sunday saw the local peewee squad blanked 4-0 by Kamloops. Anthony Tulianni had the lone weekend goal for the Merritt peewee reps. The Fountain Tire atom development team also tasted defeat on the weekend, falling 5-3 to Kamloops on home ice. Scorers for Merritt were Ethan Thygesen (2) and Breanna Ouellet. The McDonald’s junior girls team were 5-2 winners over the Kamloops Thunder on Saturday. Mesha Naiker and Shailyn John paced the Merritt attack with two goals each while Gracynn Bose scored once and added two assists. Merritt’s senior girls squad played three games on the weekend. Friday, they lost 5-0 at home to Kamloops #1. The next day, they turned the tables, defeating Kamloops #2 6-1. Keisha Henry led the way with a hat trick. Lizzy Simpson, Alana Suzuki and Kendal Cunningham all tallied once. Merritt kept it a bit closer against Kamloops #1 on Sunday, losing 4-1. Skylar Willey had the local’s lone goal. Emma Ferch was the

goaltender in all three outings. All followers of Merritt’s two female hockey teams are reminded that the girls jamboree is coming up on the Feb. 16-17 weekend. The NVIT midget house team has been extremely busy in recent weeks. At the beginning of January, the midget squad kicked off the new year with a 16-2 trouncing of Clearwater. Donny Charters led the scoring parade with four goals while Brayden Thormsoet and Jessie Cunningham had two apiece. On the Jan. 11-13 weekend, the NVIT midgets placed second

in the C division of a tournament in Logan Lake. This past weekend, the local midget house team travelled to Clearwater again for a trio of league games. The visitors from the Nicola Valley kept it close in the early going of all three games before losing 9-2, 5-4 and 5-3 to the host side. Curtis Dick and Billy Gossoo scored two goals each in the three games. Charters, Thormoset, Cole Billy, Tristan Couture and Aaron Tippe all scored once. Jake Tourand and Jack Sterling shared the goaltending duties through the busy month of January for the NVIT squad.

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sessions for new and returning players are set to begin on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Central School gymnasium, with mini-tyke (2007-2008), tyke (2005-2006), novice (2003-2004) and peewee (2001-2002) floor time from 7 - 8 p.m., and bantam (1999-2000) and midget (1997-1998) practice time from 8 - 9 p.m. All participants are asked to bring a lacrosse

The snow may still be on the ground, and the ice still in the rinks, but enthusiasm for a new lacrosse season is growing in leaps and bounds. The local Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse Association executive met last week to get the ball rolling on this year’s competitive season which will run from early April to the end of June. Drop-in lacrosse

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32 27 15 14 12 10

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THE WEEK’S HIGH SCORES Men’s High Single Jerrid Chandler 335 Men’s High Triple Jerrid Chandler 846

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WOMEN Helen Szabo Crystal Chandler Deb Tancsa Doreen Nikkel Diane Walker Lori Walker Cindy Marshall Sheree Byer Sharon McIvor Marilyn Wright

or hockey helmet and gloves as well as a lacrosse stick. Extra sticks will be on hand for anyone new to the sport. Anyone with questions, or wanting more information about the sport of lacrosse and the minor program in Merritt is asked to contact NVLA president Ron Hartwig at 3780922 or registrar Tara Fox at 315-1002.

Women’s High Single Helen Szabo 292 Women’s High Triple Helen Szabo 730

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The Merritt Ramada peewee rep squad was one of only 10 minor hockey teams in the province to win a cheque for $2,000 from BC Hockey and Best Buy stores. Peewee team representative Sheree Simon said that Merritt received the fifth-highest number of online votes, and was the only team outside of the Lower Mainland to make the top 20 list. The Ramada team wishes to thank all the local people and businesses who supported them by voting. The money will be used for team equipment and travel and accommodation expenses for tournaments. Ian Webster/Herald

game misconduct. The fact that Merritt successfully killed the five-minute penalty seemed to give the team new life. At the 7:05 mark of the second period, veteran Richard Sabourin got his team on the board with a point shot that beat West Kelowna netminder Tyler Briggs. The Cents continued to take the game to the Warriors for the remainder of the second and third periods, and were rewarded with the equalizing goal by Derek Huisman early in

the final frame of regulation. The second-place showdown was a fractious affair from beginning to end. Cents captain Brent Fletcher put the Warriors’ Josh Monk out of the game with a pair of thunderous hits on the end boards. Despite three powerplay opportunities in the third period, and complete territorial domination, Merritt was unable to notch the go-ahead goal and the teams headed to overtime with second place in their division on the line. Several goldengoal chances by Cents

players — including Huisman’s penalty shot — were turned aside by Briggs, while the Warriors made no mistake on their one good opportunity in OT. Merritt went 0-for5 on the powerplay Tuesday night while West Kelowna scored once in five chances with the extra man. Up next for the Centennials is a threegame road trip to Vancouver Island. Merritt plays in Victoria Friday night, at Cowichan Valley Saturday evening, and in Nanaimo Sunday afternoon. The next home game is Feb. 2.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com NICOLA VALLEY FISH & GAME CLUB WILL BE HOSTING THEIR ANNUAL TROPHY AWARDS NIGHT Big game: Boone & Crocket Rules apply and Cancelled tag verification or copy must accompany all entries Best Archery Trophy. Fish-Trout & Coarse Ladies & Junior Entries. Photo Contest: Wildlife, Local Scenery & Open category. Entry deadline is Feb. 3rd. Drop off entries and get tickets at Ponderosa Sports or Nicola Valley Outdoors or Contact Paul Komonoski at 250378-4904 or Ed Collins 250-3782547 Tickets also available at the door.

WATOTO CHIDREN’S CHOIR Presents, Beautiful Africa, A New Generation. Jan. 30th. 7 p.m. at Community Crossroads Church. NICOLA VALLEY RIDING CLUB The Nicola Valey Riding Club is accepting new members and volunteers. We are a new club, here in Merritt, for all ages and dissiplines, horse owner or not. Trail rides, camping trips, poker rides, play days, drill team and clinics are a few of the events we will be holding this year. For more information call Tracy

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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. N.V. FILM SOCIETY The N.V. Film Society will be showing Canadian film “The Lady”, rated 14A, on Monday, Feb. 18 at NVIT. CURLING CLUB If you are interested in joining a curling league this year please call 250-378-4423. ARCHERY CLUB If you would like to see an archery club in Merritt, then we need your support. Drop

XPLORE SPORTZ School year camps for 2012/2013 upcoming dates: Feb. 15, March 18-22. Ages 7-12, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Contact the Civic Centre at 250-315-1050 to register. For more information, contact Josée Warren at 250-315-1075 or jwarren@pacificsport.com JUNIOR CHOIR For children aged six to 14 years who like to sing! Variety of music will be sung. For more information call Linda at 250-378-4528 or Sharon at 250-3151305.

PANCAKE SUPPER The Trinity United Church located at 1899 Quilchena Ave. will be have hosting Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 5 - 7 p.m. Enjoy pancakes, ham, and dessert. PANCAKE SUPPER Let’s help make death wait. Heart disease and stroke take one life every seven minutes but you can give Canadians more time. Volunteer to canvass your neighborhood this Feb. and help raise vital funds for heart disease and stroke research. We need your help. Call 250-378-4153

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Brownies Thursdays - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva at 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 Canadian Mental Health Association Merritt Clubhouse Wednesdays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1721 Coldwater Ave. (Teen Centre) across from MSS. 250-378-4878 Central School Pac First Tuesday - 7 p.m. Lunchroom 250-378-4892 Celebrate Recovery Meetings every Monday, 7:00 p.m. at New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534 Community Choir Mondays - 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays - 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball

Mondays - 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212. Guides Mondays - 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-2281 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays, 6 - and 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040 Lower Nicola Community Hall Card Games - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Call 250-378-9545 or 378-4732 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 or 250-378-4577 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday - 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 250-378-2950 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509

Merritt Moms Prenatal - Post Natal Support group. Open Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Navy League Cadet Corp Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall Ages 9-13 welcome 250-378-2620 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. - Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Every Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca N.V. 4-H Club Every Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays - 7 p.m - 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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It is with great sadness that the Torresani family announces the passing of Giuseppe (Joe) on January 21 after a very short stay at Gillis House. He was surrounded by his family. Joe is survived by his wife Angese and sons Remo (Colleen), George (Rochelle), grand daughter Rena, two sisters in Italy: Rosa and Bruna and many nieces and nephews. Joe resided the last 50 years in Merritt and has made many lifelong friendships throughout his working career in the mining industry. After his retirement, Joe was able to enjoy his passions; gardening and ďŹ shing. It is easy to say that he never had a lazy or idle day in his entire life. Prayer Service will be held January 24 at 4 pm at Sacred Heart Parish A Funeral Service will be held January 25 at 10 am at the Sacred Heart Parish with entombment to follow in Kamloops at 1:30 pm at Sage Valley Mausoleum A sincere thank you to the entire staff at Gillis House, BC Ambulance, Merritt and Royal Inland Hospitals and the many friends who came to say goodbye and to offer support. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT WORKER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for a First Nations Support Worker at Merritt Secondary School in Merritt. This is a temporary position, 30 hours per week for the period February 4, 2013 to June 27, 2013. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing counseling support, communicating with students and parents/guardians, tutoring, and cultural education in the Aboriginal Academy 9 class. Application forms are available at the School Board OfďŹ ce, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, BC or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs/Support Positions/Job Postings, listed under Job Code #292934, and follow the prompts. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until January 25, 2013. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

Publisher/ General Manager Aberdeen Publishing has an opening for the position as Publisher/General Manager of the Prince George Free Press. We are seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to continue and further enhance the strong growth this paper has experienced over the past six years. Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and ďŹ nancial management. In addition, our new publisher should be well suited to working with community groups and clients as well as developing sponsorship opportunities for the newspaper. As publisher of the Free Press, you will help develop strategy for the newspaper as it continues to serve this diverse marketplace. Aberdeen Publishing is one of Western Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent newspaper companies with properties in British Columbia and Alberta. If you have the ability to innovate, are customer driven, success oriented, and want to live in one of the most beautiful places in northern B.C., then we want to hear from you. We offer a generous compensation and beneďŹ ts package as well as the opportunity for career advancement. Please submit your resume by February 15, 2013, to the attention of: Ron Lovestone, Regional Manager Prince George Free Press 1773 South Lyon Street Prince George, BC V2N 1T3 Telephone 778.349.6327 or email: publisher@northeastnews.ca

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