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Seib pleads guilty to breach of trust By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Merritt’s Mitchell Shuter is $11,073,738 richer after hitting all six numbers in the Lotto 6/49 Feb. 6 draw. He is a student at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology. Submitted

Merritt man strikes it rich on Lotto By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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What are the odds of someone from the Nicola Valley winning the lottery? Not very good, but that’s exactly what happened on Tuesday when Merritt’s Mitchell Shuter received a cheque for over $11 million. “My first reaction was disbelief,” he said. “I was a little shaky when I first discovered the win. I had to count all the commas to make sure I was reading it

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right and seeing millions, not thousands.” The 50-year-old matched all six of his numbers in the Feb. 6 Lotto 6/49 draw to win $11,073,738. “I plan on taking a quick Las Vegas trip to celebrate,” the life-long Nicola Valley resident said, adding that he also plans to invest some of the winnings. “Once I’ve graduated from the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, I want to go to Italy to watch the World Masters this

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summer. I really like watching baseball and it occurred to me that I can just go there.” The ticket was purchased at Courtesy Corner in Lower Nicola, but Shuter was in Vancouver when he found out he won. “I was there for a doctor’s appointment, and I was going to buy

my Lotto Max, and I checked my Lotto 6/49 from Wednesday and the whole screen lit up,” he said. “Yeah, it was pretty amazing.” Shuter said he has been playing the lottery for more than 20 years and won about $1,000 before, but “nothing heavy duty.” Shuter is in his sec-

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ond year in the associate of arts program at NVIT, which he plans to finish in April. Chris Fairclough, communications officer for the BC Lottery Corporation, said there is a one in 14 million chance that any Lotto 6/49 draw will result in a winner from B.C. He said this draw represents the biggest win this year. Up until Tuesday’s announcement, the largest winner received $3.5 million. “We hand out

maybe five or six this big in a year,” he said. Fairclough said he is responsible for accommodating the winner, who brings the ticket to the Kamloops office. “I am extremely pleased with this because it changes lives, and it is a change for a better,” he said. “[Shuter] told me he was happy to win a free pass. It’s great to see him win.” Lotto 6/49 is a national lottery game on Wednesdays and Saturdays after 6 p.m.

Former Merritt RCMP Staff Sgt. Stuart Seib pleaded guilty to breach of trust in a Kelowna provincial courtroom on Tuesday. Seib was charged with allegedly stealing and using cocaine from a police evidence locker in January 2012. Seib was the head of the Merritt detachment for just over a year and had spent nearly two decades with the RCMP when the charges came to light. He resigned from the RCMP shortly after the charges were laid. The first plea comes about a year after Seib’s first scheduled court appearance on Feb. 21, 2012. The appearance was delayed more than five times for various reasons, including Seib’s drug treatment and special prosecutor Sheryl Wagner’s involvement in a lengthy murder trial. An agent acting for defence attorney Neville McDougall entered the plea for the former top cop. Seib also faces two charges of theft under $5,000. Seib is scheduled to be back in court on April 9 for sentencing.

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Valentine’s Day rich throughout the world By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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It’s the time of the year when lovers unite and those who aren’t in love cry over a tub of ice cream while watching the latest rom-com. On the other hand, they could rejoice because they don’t have to buy chocolate and flowers. Whether you even notice that the day has come and gone, some facts about the romantic occasion could spark the interest of anyone. So how is Valentine’s Day celebrated throughout the world? Let’s go on a romantic journey through Grand Canal in Italy, all the way to the Hayman Island beaches in Australia. In Italy, the day was traditionally celebrated in the open air as a spring festival

where young people gathered at large gardens or in tree arbors and listened to music and poetry. But that tradition has waned, and now the day resembles the North American practice of exchanging gifts and going out for romantic dinners. They do it in style in Venice at the Grand Canal, where lovers go on a romantic retreat as they meander through the Queen of the Adriatic. The Hayman Island beaches in Australia is one of the most touted romantic destinations in the world. And this is one of the best spots for people looking to celebrate a summer Valentine’s Day. The beaches along the Great Barrier Reef in front of crystal waters are ideal for

snorkling. This could liven up the more lazy Valentine’s Day customs. Nearly anywhere you look in Mexico, you’ll find a Valentine’s Day hotspot. Chocolate, flowers and cards barely make it to store shelves before they are snatched up by enthusiastic lovers. Many people plan their day months ahead to ensure they have the right gift and restaurant reservation. Among singles, the day is an excuse to party until the sun rises. Even families celebrate together, often sitting down for large meals. As for the general history of Valentine’s Day, the tradition started with St. Valentine, who was a priest in Rome under the rule of

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Emperor Claudius II. The emperor wasn’t exactly the romantic type and he favoured war over flowers, swords over chocolate, and death over cards. He believed women were distrac-

tions to his soldiers, and in order to fight a good fight, his men needed to be celibate. But the romantic St. Valentine deemed the emperor’s view foolish, though the priest didn’t undress himself

like Cupid and shoot people with a bow. Instead, he performed secret marriage rituals for young people. This resulted in his imprisonment, and he was put to death. He was beheaded on

Feb. 14. Legend says that while he was in prison, St. Valentine wrote a letter to his sweetie pie and signed it “From your Valentine,” which is a phrase that has lived on.

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Flyfishing club is a hit with women By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The Broads with Rods flyfishing club is recruiting 10 new members after a successful first year of the women-only flyfishing club. Instructor Mharie Sinclaire said she started the club last year after she was approached by several

women in Merritt who wanted to learn the sport. “We were just inundated with gals,” she said. One of those women was Lorna Shuter, who joined Broads with Rods to learn more about the sport, which could help her bond with her father. “I had fly rods and

different types of rods but I didn’t really know anything about them,” Shuter said. “My father was into flyfishing for the longest time, and I thought maybe I could get into it to hang out with him. The men in our lives know all about it, and I wanted to know about it too, but I didn’t have anyone to teach me.” Flyfishing turned

out to be more than just a passing interest for Shuter, who has since become something of Sinclaire’s protege and will likely take over running the club for Sinclaire. The avid gardener said she also discovered an interest in aquatic plant life, and now she’s learning to make ties. “I just can’t get enough of it,” Shuter

Broads with Rods instructor Mharie Sinclaire (right) helps member Lorna Shuter tie flies ahead of the flyfishing season. Sinclaire is an avid angler who is in her second year hosting the fishing club. Emily Wessel/Herald

said. “We’re tying the flies now, I’m getting into the books and studying them, I’m studying what the hooks are.... It’s the craziest thing.” Sinclaire, who has about 40 years of flyfishing experience, takes members to various lakes in the area for informal weekend classes during the flyfishing season, between early summer and early winter. It takes two years for Sinclaire’s students to complete their flyfishing training, so this will be the first year Broads with Rods will have two simultaneous classes. “They thought they just got a rod and threw it in the lake and caught a fish,” Sinclaire said. “Oh, no. I select the lakes, and I’ve chosen them for the different things they’re good for. I give them progressive learning classes.”

Members use their own equipment, including floatation tubes or pontoons, which Sinclaire goes over with them as well as safety measures in the first class of the season before they get onto a lake. However, the club has its fair share of fun and games — the season kicks off with a pot luck dinner and one lesson includes a hat competition — which Shuter said was one of the reasons she feels it’s so successful. The 2013 season will kick off with a potluck dinner for members on March 7 at the Baillie House. Membership is $25 for the year and the deadline for acceptance is Feb. 26. Fees for each class vary, and Sinclaire said they are usually $10 to $15. To apply or for more information, call Sinclaire at 250378-9269.

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Nicola Tribal Association welcomes new executive director By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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After more than a decade of working in banks and another decade of working for First Nations entities and governments, Rick Yellow Horn said he is pleased to put his skills into action as the new executive director for the Nicola Tribal Association. “My real passion is in economic development for First Nations and their entities,” Yellow Horn said, adding that the combination of his experience and passion has gotten him to his new role. “Since I’ve been able to weave that skill set together, this is the first real opportunity I’ve had to use all of those tools within my job.

I know I can make a difference, it’s just a matter of having the opportunity. This is a good one for me.” Only a month into the job, Yellow Horn already has some big plans for the seven First Nations communities that belong to the Nicola Tribal Association. Yellow Horn said the bands in the Nicola Valley have potential for huge economic growth, and that he is excited to find those opportunities and help propel their success. “Going forward, I want to recognize some of the opportunities available, mainly in economic development, and to, as best we can, capture those opportunities and maximize on the return, whether it’s in

skills development, training, employment, or projects that would bring some revenue in,” Yellow Horn said. The “big-picture” thinker said focusing on the organization’s role as a supporter of economic endeavours for the member bands has added benefits as well, including fostering leadership skills that contribute to the stability and autonomy of bands. He said driving bands toward self-sufficiency is one of his long-term goals with the organization, and something he hopes to achieve partially through youth engagement. He said First Nations youth tend to tune out education between 12 and 16, but keeping them engaged with education could help fill the skills

gap in the communities and encourage them to pursue leadership roles in the community down the line. “Things might look pretty rosy today, but that’s your future,” Yellow Horn said. “In any of the First Nations in North America that have got it and turned the corner have, in their key positions in their organizations, their own people. That’s what makes such a difference.” Although Yellow Horn is from Piikani First Nation in southern Alberta, he said the issues facing First Nations often transcend geographical boundaries. “It’s quite a ways away from home, but there are some common issues: the residential schools and how that’s affected the people in

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• Lali tenth highest travel spender among MLAs Fraser-Nicola NDP MLA Harry Lali was in the top 10 of travel expense spenders of his 85 peers.

• Clothing collection a massive success The ASK Wellness unwanted winter wear drive was so successful that the organization still has bags and bins of jackets, mittens, toques, scarves and shoes to give to anyone in need.

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Heritage week shines spotlight on historic homes February 18 to 24 is Heritage Week. This year’s Provincial Heritage Week’s theme is “Celebrating the importance of historic houses and neighbourhoods to our communities.” While the words “historic home” usu-

ally makes us think of grand, ornate, historic houses, smaller historic homes also make an important contribution to our history. This theme explores the character and warmth of these homes. It also pays tribute to how many of these homes have undergone reno-

vations and changes to accommodate modern living and innovations. Many of these older homes and neighbourhoods still provide a positive sense of enjoyment, value and security to their owners. Most of the homes are situated close to what has been the

centre of downtown Merritt since its beginning. They were built in an era when the automobile was a less dominant mode of transportation. The street names such as Hamilton, Gillis, Garcia, Coldwater and Granite reflect pioneer place

names and people. With this year’s theme in mind, research has begun and will be continued on these homes featured by Shaw Cable around Heritage Week. There’s no need to take your shoes off at the door — you can watch the video tour of these homes on

City cleaning up cars A City of Merritt campaign to remove derelict vehicles from public property and city streets is underway, and officials are reminding people to help keep Merritt safe and clean by maintaining their vehicles. Derelict vehicles are defined as vehicles without valid licence plates and active insurance. They are considered a liability to the public and can pose a hazard. Any derelict vehicle unlawfully parked on a public roadway or public place can be impounded under the city’s traffic bylaws. To keep your vehicle from being towed and impounded, make sure it has valid licence plates and current insurance if it’s parked on public property. If it’s parked on private property in a residential neighbourhood, make sure it’s not violating the property standards bylaw by ensuring it isn’t visible from public property. Please call 250-378-4224 for more information.

MOVING ON UP The $4.7-million wildfire management base at the Merritt Airport is well into its construction phase and is expected to be completed in April. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

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City of Merritt Request for Proposals THE SUPPLY OF DIESEL FUEL AND GASOLINE The City of Merritt is seeking proposals for the supply of Diesel Fuel and Gasoline. The City of Merritt’s fleet currently uses an estimate of 75,000 litres of fuel per annum. The City is a member of E3Fleet and is working towards GREENING the fleet, and is interested in proposals that will help accomplish this with greener fuels if available. The proposal package and statement of values can be obtained online at www.merritt.ca or by request to: Pat Sibilleau CMA, Financial Services Manager City of Merritt Email: psibilleau@merritt.ca Tel: (250) 378-4224 Fax: (250) 378-2600 Three complete copies of each proposal must be received by 2:00 p.m. Local time on Thursday, February 22, 2013. Attention: Pat Sibilleau City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street PO Box 189, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

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The Merritt Relay For Life is looking to move indoors, but it will need at least 10 early bird registrants before the Canadian Cancer Society approves the move, say organizers. So far, the relay has four teams, but it needs 10 by March 1 to reach the support required. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were getting requests from people to either have it in the daytime or indoors,â&#x20AC;? Merritt Relay Leadership Chair Diane Van Hoof said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were told by the [Canadian Cancer Society] that if we can get 10 teams registered by March 1, then we can host it inside.â&#x20AC;? Fourteen-year-old Jordyn Tolles is a major reason Van Hoof got involved. As a cancer survivor, the event has a personal element for Tolles. She is captain of team Jordyn Tolles, which has participated in the event for the last five years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like that you can just walk the track and know that you are doing it for a reason and rais-

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ing money for a reason,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The illuminated bags that you can write on really let you take a minute to think about the ones that have had cancer.â&#x20AC;? She was diagnosed with Ewingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sarcoma when she was four years old, but beat the cancer six years ago. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long after that she began her fundraising efforts with the Merritt Relay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the move into the Civic Centre is a good idea because it will be warmer,â&#x20AC;? Tolles said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rest will be pretty much the same as

outside.â&#x20AC;? Bryanna Baker, the Relay for Life manager for the Canadian Cancer Society, said the events are a pillar to the fundraising goals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Relay For Life is a national signature event in over 470 communities across Canada,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This provides people with an opportunity to celebrate and communities to come together in a unique way.â&#x20AC;? The event has been traditionally held overnight outside. An earlier deadline is also attributed to the

Merritt Relay request to move the fundraiser to the Civic Centre, which was only available on May 4 and 5. If enough teams register, the building will be dressed in a winter wonderland setting, and the event will be dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Freeze Out Cancer.â&#x20AC;? Assuming enough teams register, the event will keep with tradition and begin at 5 p.m. before finishing at 5 a.m. The event is set to feature a winter wonderland walk, an auction, the best-dressed snowman, a team

TOURISM IN MERRITT Thompson Okanagan Tourism Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Simone Carlysle-Smith facilitates a tourism planning workshop at the Merritt Civic Centre last Wednesday. The day-long event brought out 42 stakeholders to work on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s branding and tourism objectives. Emily Wessel/Herald

spirit award, theme laps, winter karaoke, winter photo ops and other activities. Last year, the event raised about $10,000 in Merritt. Eight teams representing 67 people were registered. Early bird registration is $10 per person. If the minimum 10 teams register by March 1, others can sign up until the May 4 deadline. Early bird registrants are entered into a draw for one of three iPads, or $1,000 that will be donated in the name of the team. Register at relaybc.ca or by emailing merrittrelay@bc.cancer.ca. Organizers will also be accepting registrants on Saturday and Wednesday at Wal-Mart on Crawford Avenue. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Merritt, BC.â&#x20AC;?

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HERALD OPINION Independent MLAs have a dream

TOM FLETCHER B.C. VIEWS Imagine a province where party leaders are chosen in an independently supervised vote, with 12-year-olds, dead people and pets prevented from voting. Imagine a province where roving gangs of influence-seekers aren’t allowed to join multiple parties, and the rule is actually enforced. One where corporations and unions have to advertise in their own name instead of financing political parties and then disclosing millions in donations months after the election is over. Imagine a province where elections are held based on audited financial statements, not a collection of election promises that will be dismissed as a work of fiction by the new regime if the incumbent party is defeated. A cat joined the B.C. Liberal Party to support Christy Clark. Adrian Dix won the NDP leadership with the help of bags of $10 bills stapled to new memberships. As parties go to online voting, multiple PIN numbers may be activated from the same phone number or the same address. These and other glaring problems with our party-based political system were highlighted last week in a set of reforms proposed by three independent MLAs.

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Real housewife leaves reporter hanging PHILLIP WOOLGAR Merritt HERALD As The Real Housewives of Vancouver entered its second season last Wednesday, I thought about the heartwrenching fact that I still haven’t received a call back from Jody Claman, one of the show’s stars.

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Now, admittedly, the housewife is too old for me, but I’m sure that underneath that meangirl image, Claman is a gentle, caring soul who’d love to chat to a reporter about life after Merritt. I just want to talk with Jody about her experience, really. After all, she hasn’t always been a real housewife of Vancouver. She was once a real resident of Merritt. “The Real Residents of Merritt,” now that’s a reality show I would watch! Just imagine the stories about complaints about an excess of wild

felines, as bobcats battle with phantom cougars for territory, or as the latest dramas roll out about an injured raven reported on The Merritt Grapevine... the moose falling on a man’s toe and breaking it, a man frightened by a cougar but has a chainsaw handy with which to defend himself. Imagine coming home after a day’s work to watch a show about yourself. But I digress... Jody, call me. Because I’ve received some feedback from the community that we are dropping

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the ball on Merritt’s real housewife of Vancouver. So let me instead drop you a line. In all fairness, I shouldn’t blame her entirely for snubbing me. I, in fact, have called the publicist of the show who, for whatever reason, hasn’t returned the calls of Merritt’s most famous newspaper. And I have a list of stellar questions burning a hole into my desk. For example, “Would you consider doing a Merritt Shaw TV feature called ‘The Real Former Residents of Merritt?’” or “Has

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Merritt’s feral cat problem been solved?” So, if by any chance you are reading this, Jody, know that the folks in Merritt haven’t forgotten you. Come by and see us sometime. There are no cougars here, so you’re safe... Or you could just call me. Your publicist has my number. You can also text, email, Facebook message, Tweet, Skype, telegraph, LinkedIn, Pinterest or MySpace me. By the way, Jody, Mia’s new nose looks very cute.

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YOUR OPINION Give backbench MLAs A typical week in animal rescue a meaningful role Dear Editor:

From Page 6 Vicki Huntington broke the party choke-hold on B.C. politics by getting elected as an independent in Delta South in 2009. Bob Simpson was kicked out of the NDP caucus shortly after winning re-election for the party in Cariboo North, because he dared to criticize then-leader Carole James for a lack of policy specifics. They were belatedly joined by Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen, who quit the B.C. Liberals in an orchestrated move to the B.C. Conservatives, and then quit that party soon after. Van Dongen does not have the credibility of the others to speak on integrity, given his self-serving party antics and his questionable decision to hire his fiancée and pay her one and a half salaries to serve as his constituency assistant. Leaving that aside, there are some good ideas in the independents’ reform package. One is to give backbench MLAs a meaningful role in policy-making. Simpson gave the example of Prince George MLA Shirley Bond’s term as education minister, where she had to reverse ministry policies that didn’t make sense in rural school districts. The all-party standing committee on education could have prevented this error, he said, but it didn’t because it never meets. The party voting irregularities described above could be addressed by giving Elections BC authority to supervise party leadership votes, the way it does elections and referenda. There are unknown costs for this, and other problems. For instance, should the Marijuana Party be subject to this, or the Work Less Party, should either one muster enough organization to stage a leadership contest? The independents had high hopes for one fundamental reform, moving B.C.’s set election date from the spring to the fall. This would take a simple amendment. The idea is for the government to table the annual budget, present the audited public accounts for the previous year, then have an election that rests on tested financial statements and initial results for the current forecast. Both the B.C. Liberal Party and the NDP have expressed support for this idea. The independents suggest that this brief three-week legislative session is a good time to do it, so the next government can implement it. I asked Mike de Jong, the B.C. Liberal finance minister and house leader, if he would consider it. He allowed that it is interesting, but it’s not contemplated for the pre-election session. That will be dominated by returning the provincial sales tax, and the usual jousting over untested spending and revenue proposals. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

I can’t sleep — so many thoughts an feelings must be expressed on a typical week in the world of animal rescue, just the ones I know of that is. Jan. 16: Helmer Rest Stop, Hwy 5 Connector, two travellers are on their way to Kamloops and stop to take their dog for a break on this very cold day. They

wonder, “What is that movement in a snow bank?” A small white poodle is sitting there all alone, freezing. The Good Samaritans wait. There is no one there and nobody comes back to claim this tiny senior citizen. A miracle that she was found... . Jan. 24, 4:30 a.m.: A concerned citizen calls. She heard crying outside at -10 C. She finds three six-week-old puppies in

the street. One has a frost-bitten tail. Where is their mother? No one has called looking for them. These recent rescues have stirred my soul. Have you noticed how often the words “no one” or “nobody” have come up in my letter? We have been involved in many more horrific rescues over the last four-and-a-half years, from terrible

abuse and neglect, abandonment and baffling ignorance. They have all come from babies to seniors to recover and wait (with many others) for their someone, under Angel’s wings. Yours in compassion, Susanna Hobbs, Angel’s Animal Rescue Society Volunteer Director

Dear Editor: Hey, letter writer. You think that parents that bring up their children under their own religious beliefs are “indoctrinating” them? You want indoctrination? Go to your local public school and ask them if they teach any religion other that evolution. Ask any teacher if they are afraid to give any reference to creation rather than big bang, for fear of losing their jobs. So you think that kids should be making their own life choices earlier? OK, let’s see how this plays out. I’m a kid now: “Sweet Mom, you mean I can decide what’s right for me? OK, here it is: Religion —

Ahhh, sounds boring and what are morals? Anarchy is cool. Politics — Duke Nukem, shoot first and don’t ask questions. Hail to the King Baby. Exercise — I get plenty on Call of Duty Modern Warfare. Hygiene — Flossing is out. Cleanliness — I like my room the way it is. Cooking/laundry/dishes — Mom does all that; that’s what women are for. Diet — Vegetables? Whatever doesn’t taste good isn’t good for you.” Get the point? I doubt it. It’s the writer of that letter’s kind of thinking that is considered to be “forward” nowadays. All the old values are somehow all-of-a-sudden counterproductive and need to be changed. Then a kid goes into his school and kills 20 people and the letter writer gets confused.

NDP fails at ‘big-splash’ attempt Dear Editor: Once again, the NDP goes for the big splash, but doesn’t get the story right. The argument that BC Hydro is losing millions of dollars over private power purchases is disingenuous and misleading. BC Hydro is not buying $92/megawatt power and selling it at $35/megawatt into the open market. Rather, the 20-plus-year fixed price contracts for green power are being used to supply renewable, reliable power to the core market. Fred Scott Richmond

Parents, if you are raising your children under a belief system that has a clearly defined system of morals and a definition of what is right and wrong, good on ya. Children need to be told what is right and wrong and disciplined when they don’t abide by the rules. Guess what, letter writer, that actually teaches them (most of the time) to be law-biding citizens. You say, “Well, I don’t wanna spank/ abuse my child.” Well, there are some of us out here that can clearly tell the difference between spanking and beating our kids. So if you don’t know, I probably can’t help you. Of course, spanking isn’t always necessary. One of the best “switches” you can use on their little behind today is probably taking away the X-box. Jordan Goerlitz Merritt

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Premier Christy Clark kicked off the pre-election legislature session Tuesday with a pledge to establish a new fund from natural gas exports to support social programs and pay down debt. The main purpose of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;British Columbia Prosperity Fundâ&#x20AC;? will be to pay down debt, starting in 2017 when the first liquefied natural gas facilities begins to ship LNG for export from the northern coast to Asian markets. It will be funded by a tax on LNG exports, as well as gas producersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; corporate taxes and traditional natural gas royalty revenues. The new fund is patterned after Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heritage Fund, set up in 1976 as a legacy for Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oil and gas revenues. The B.C. fund would receive an

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tion. The key task for the B.C. Liberal government in that session is to pass legislation returning the provincial sales tax to B.C. effective April 1, and the speech hinted at relieving that tax as one use for the new fund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether it is eliminating the provincial sales tax or making long-term investments in areas like education or vital infrastructure that strengthen communities

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; these are the kinds of opportunities the B.C. Prosperity Fund can provide,â&#x20AC;? the speech says. NDP leader Adrian Dix said the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on LNG development is at odds with its heavily advertised jobs plan, with little mention of forestry, mining, tourism, film and TV production or high technology. The government missed its natural gas revenue targets in a budget update six months ago, so projecting LNG revenues many years in the future is questionable at best, he said. The government estimates that if B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LNG mega-project develops as expected, and all of the fundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revenues are directed to debt reduction, B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $56 billion debt could be paid off within a decade. The province currently pays about $2.5 billion a year in interest on the debt.

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Out-of-control woman allegedly spits on cop Grossly intoxicated female On Feb. 3 at approximately 12:15 a.m., Merritt RCMP were investigating an assault with a weapon file when they located a grossly intoxicated local 19-year-old woman laying in the street freaking out. She yelled at police and refused to calm down enough for the B.C. Ambulance Service to assess her. She tried to run away several times and was eventually arrested for causing a disturbance. She tried to kick the officer assisting her. When her kick missed, she tried to spit on both officers. The woman was so out of control and violent that the ambulance was not willing to transport her to the hospital. Police transported her in the police vehicle to the emergency room where she refused to allow medical personnel to examine or treat her. She again spit on the police officers and refused to comply with any direction. She was eventually lodged in police custody and held until she sobered up and could take care of herself. She is facing a charge of assaulting a police officer and will appear in provincial court in April. Aggressive bar patron On Feb. 1 at approximately 12:45 a.m., Merritt RCMP were called by a local licensed establishment to deal with a customer who refused to leave the premises and who was becoming aggressive with staff. The bar then reported that the man left. A few minutes later, a citizen called police reporting an intoxicated male in a neighbouring yard. The citizen advised that they didn’t know what this male was doing but while talking with the dispatcher, the caller advised that the male was now in the middle of the street. Police located and arrested an intoxicated 40-yearold man who had just moved to Merritt. An

altercation ensued when the man refused to get in the police vehicle. Once in the police vehicle, he became out of control, kicking and damaging the rear passenger side car door. He was lodged in custody until he sobered up. He faces charges for resisting arrest, mischief to property and assault. He will appear in provincial court in March. Aggressive Greyhound passenger On Feb. 1 at approximately 10:30

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A little sightseeing at the Lady Maria Cathedral From Page 10 The doors of the palace opened for them as they marched in. My protection officer informed me that they may have been part of the Danish Navy. Just as we were walking back to the car, we heard commands from the Royal Guards. Turning around, I saw that two of the guards carrying the Danish flag up to the tower to be raised (this signals that the Queen is home). I think the Queen was among those soldiers. Though January went by quickly, I did have time to plan my upcoming trip to London and go on a weekend trip to the other side of Denmark. I took a train to Ribe, an ancient city on the western coast of southern Jutland in Denmark. It is the oldest surviving city in Denmark. I travelled with an exchange student friend from India, and we visited an exchange student friend from Ecuador. That Saturday, we rode our bikes on the flat landscape of the countryside and into the old city. Riding our bikes slowly through the small, colourful streets was the highlight of my exchange so far. It was a beautiful day, sunny, and the bike I borrowed had a little basket on it. We did a little sightseeing at the Lady Maria Cathedral, where we climbed the Commoner’s Tower and could see out over the whole city. It was a beautiful sight. I took many pictures and the church had so much detail that we spent two hours in it. Later, we had a famous European hot dog and walked along the river that leads to the sea. It was a very nice walk. We could see many old statues, buildings, and landscapes along the way. After that, we ran across the oldest restaurant/inn belonging to Ribe. The roof swayed, and the doorway slant-

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• 44 +/- private acres with creek • Spectacular 2530 sq.ft. rancher • 26x36 log barn/ 36x40 shop • 20x40 RV shelter/ 70x140 riding arena $849,000

M3876

A lovely 2 level home in Lower Nicola with a large fenced yard and fruit trees. This home has a 36x12 covered deck and a nice patio area. 2 bdrms up/1 down, and a master w/ensuite. $260,000 M3811 • Move-in ready • 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath & Office • New flooring and new paint • Central air and bright, open design

$217,000

M3875

Royal Lepage Realtors(R) are trained to provide valuable assistance to Buyers

• 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 • 10 kms from the paved highway

• • • •

$599,000

• This land is fenced

M3815

M3850

$535,000

M3858

• 10 acres of privacy

• Immaculate 3 level – 6 bedrooms, • 5and ½ bath home, 5 piece ensuite

• 2 car garage and So Much More!

• Custom Built 3 BR, 2bath home • 22x22 garage and 50x50 dog kennel.

$495,000

$485,000

$459,900

• Excellent access to Hwy 8, minutes from Merritt • 3 Grazing pastures

$499,000

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

• Location-Got it! Spacious Living- Got it!

• Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bath family home • O.63 acre parcel bordering Nicola River • Dining Room with access to private deck

M3872

M3861

• • • •

• Gorgeous mountain and ranchland views

• Beautiful updated rancher on approx 5 acres • Gorgeous 4 BR log home with f/bsmt on 4 acres • Banboo flooring, A/C, hot tub, large deck • Spacious rooms,vaulted ceilings,several outbuildings • Huge 30 x 60 shop + horse facilities • Beautiful landscaping, Large barn w/5 box stalls

$525,000

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.

M3866

M 3870

• Large 3 bay garage-RV parking. M3837

• Riverfront Acreage with beautiful 2 year old • modular home has open floor plan, vaulted ceilings • 3 BRs, 2 Baths, Has Engineered Pad created

• Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • 4 Plex – Investors • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • 4 Large Suites, Close to downtown • Remodeled bsmt & main bathrooms • Double Lot, Great Location

• Most amazing views

• New amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher

• Huge shop

• With full unfinished bsmt.

• Updated, one level home

• 9 ft. ceilings, large bright design.

• for a shop, 9.62 riverfront property w/fenced pasture

• Inground pool & private backyard

• Lots of Parking

• Near Mamette Lake

• Quality built & Home warranty.

$449,000

$439,000

$408,800

M3857

M3826

M3863

$398,000

M3801

$369,000

M3847

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M E R R I T T

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

www.royallepage.ca/merritt

www.realtor.ca

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

kbonneteau@telus.net

tmcdonagh@telus.net

johnissac@telus.net

Lynda Property Manager

250-378-6181

MOBILE HOMES IN PARKS

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

$69,000

L3824

•

LOGAN LAKE

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

$58,000

• • • •

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 •

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

$349,000 •

M3855

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$339,000 •

M3854

• • • •

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

$339,000 •

M3848

• • • •

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

$329,000

M3862

! IVE! S U XCL

M3787

•

M3860

• • • •

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

$125,000 •

• 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

• • • •

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 •

M3607

•

M3819

• • • •

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

$299,000 •

M3849

• • • •

Unique & tasteful 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home H/water on demand & central a/c Hardwood flrs & bright open design Beautifully l/scaped yd w/ private patio

$285,000 •

M3794

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$269,000 •

M3834

• • • •

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

$260,000 •

M3811

• • • •

$235,000

! ED! C U RED

$35,000

$30,000

M3755

•

M3796

• • • •

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

• • • •

5 Bedrooms, 2Baths Two storey family home Large lot Nice location

$219,000 •

• • • • M3874

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

$217,000 •

M3869

• • • •

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

$199,900 •

M3741

• • • •

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

$198,000 •

• • • • M3839

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

$197,500 •

M3868

• • • •

$210,000 •

M3802

M3689 • • • •

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

$249,000 • 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!!

•

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

M3808

• • • •

• • • • M3810

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

$258,000 •

M3806

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

$182,000

M3821

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 •

• • • •

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 •

• • • •

M3692

M3758

$79,000

M3534

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

$89,000 •

• • • •

$99,000 • • • •

M3827

$199,000

$205,000

M3495

• • • •

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

$182,000 •

M3813

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

$169,900 •

M3853

• Bright, quiet and comfortable strata retirement home • This home is wheelchair accessible - large rooms • Gated community within walking distance to downtown • 2 L bedrms, 5 piece bathroom w/sep. 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

• • • •

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

$165,000 •

• • • • M3365

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

$160,000 •

M3744

• • • •

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

$159,000

$217,000

$220,000

• • • • 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

!! IGH H E MIL

• • • •

M3728

M3603

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$155,000 •

• • • • M3843

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

$149,500 •

M3751

• • • •

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

$135,000 •

M3792

• • • •

2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot Open plan for kitchen, DR & LR Roof, electrical approval Fully fenced yard & lots of parking

$120,000 •

• • • • M3871

Long term tenant for the investor 2 bdrms & bath on main Full unfinished basement w/ laundry Front driveway + lane access,lots of parking

$120,000 •

M3797

• • • •

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

$110,000

M3478

• • • •

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

$113,000 •

M3823

• • • •

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

$85,000 •

• • • • M3840

2 bedrooms in strata building Central location Laminate flooring New roof in 2010

$76,900 •

• • • • M3486

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 •

M3867

• • • •

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 •

M3779

• • • •

$445,000

M3807

Developers take note Approx 15 acres of prime development property Current zoning is I3 w/portion in the ALR Subdivision potential

$499,000

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

•

M3832

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

$349,000

$269,900 •

M3851

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

•

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

•

• • • •

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

•

• • • •

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 •

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

•

$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

•

• • • •

M3873

M3822

• • • •

$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….

$249,500 •

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…

$219,500

M3818

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Helping you is what we do.™ Phone: 250-378-6181

M E R R I T T

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

www.royallepage.ca/merritt

www.realtor.ca

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

kbonneteau@telus.net

tmcdonagh@telus.net

johnissac@telus.net

Lynda Property Manager

250-378-6181

MOBILE HOMES IN PARKS

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

$69,000

L3824

•

LOGAN LAKE

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

$58,000

• • • •

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 •

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

$349,000 •

M3855

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$339,000 •

M3854

• • • •

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

$339,000 •

M3848

• • • •

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

$329,000

M3862

! IVE! S U XCL

M3787

•

M3860

• • • •

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

$125,000 •

• 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

• • • •

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 •

M3607

•

M3819

• • • •

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

$299,000 •

M3849

• • • •

Unique & tasteful 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home H/water on demand & central a/c Hardwood flrs & bright open design Beautifully l/scaped yd w/ private patio

$285,000 •

M3794

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$269,000 •

M3834

• • • •

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

$260,000 •

M3811

• • • •

$235,000

! ED! C U RED

$35,000

$30,000

M3755

•

M3796

• • • •

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

• • • •

5 Bedrooms, 2Baths Two storey family home Large lot Nice location

$219,000 •

• • • • M3874

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

$217,000 •

M3869

• • • •

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

$199,900 •

M3741

• • • •

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

$198,000 •

• • • • M3839

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

$197,500 •

M3868

• • • •

$210,000 •

M3802

M3689 • • • •

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

$249,000 • 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!!

•

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

M3808

• • • •

• • • • M3810

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

$258,000 •

M3806

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

$182,000

M3821

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 •

• • • •

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 •

• • • •

M3692

M3758

$79,000

M3534

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

$89,000 •

• • • •

$99,000 • • • •

M3827

$199,000

$205,000

M3495

• • • •

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

$182,000 •

M3813

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

$169,900 •

M3853

$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

• • • •

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

$165,000 •

• • • • M3365

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

$160,000 •

M3744

• • • •

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

$159,000

$217,000

$220,000

• • • • 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

!! IGH H E MIL

• • • •

M3728

M3603

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$155,000 •

• • • • M3843

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

$149,500 •

M3751

• • • •

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

$135,000 •

M3792

• • • •

2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot Open plan for kitchen, DR & LR Roof, electrical approval Fully fenced yard & lots of parking

$120,000 •

• • • • M3871

Long term tenant for the investor 2 bdrms & bath on main Full unfinished basement w/ laundry Front driveway + lane access,lots of parking

$120,000 •

M3797

• • • •

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

$110,000

M3478

• • • •

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

$113,000 •

M3823

• • • •

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

$85,000 •

• • • • M3840

2 bedrooms in strata building Central location Laminate flooring New roof in 2010

$76,900 •

• • • • M3486

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 •

M3867

• • • •

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 •

M3779

• • • •

$445,000

M3807

Developers take note Approx 15 acres of prime development property Current zoning is I3 w/portion in the ALR Subdivision potential

$499,000

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

•

M3832

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

$349,000

$269,900 •

M3851

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

•

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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• Little concern for the feelings of others • Aggressive with siblings, parents, teachers, friends and animals • Bossy and manipulative to get his/her own way • Coming home with unexplained objects or extra money • Secretive about possessions, activities or where they have been • Easily frustrated and quickly angered • Believe aggression is an acceptable way to resolve conflicts • Abuse others physically or verbally • Get into fights and blame others for starting them • Have a need to dominate others • Have two or three friends who are also aggressive • Hang out with increasingly younger children • Quick to interpret accidents or neutral events as deliberate hostile acts

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beggars. All we have we receive from Him. It ought to be so â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I am a poor beggar, but I have my hand on the open purse of a true friend by my side who is both able and willing to supply my need. He keeps telling us to take as much as we want. The more we take, the better He likes it. We shall always have enough moment by moment, but we shall never have more than enough for the moment. The moment a Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart is unfixed and he begins to doubt and murmur and regret Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will, he is on the high road to distrust and unbelief. The more trouble we have, the more we are to repose on Jesus. If we have very many troubles and the Lord were to say: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I only can undertake half of them,â&#x20AC;? our case would indeed be a sad one. But He is willing to take every trouble from us and

He does it with much love. But, perhaps we say: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have no faith.â&#x20AC;? This is not true though we may have very little. Perhaps we think we must wait until we have strong faith. Where do we find this in the Word of God? We must make use of the faith we have, then we may pray for more. If we do not exercise the faith we have, we are almost mocking God in asking for more. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s put all in the hand of the Lord, remembering that unbelief is sin. Let us throw ourselves at His feet, with little or much faith, with emotion or no emotion. And, let us do it today.

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or the clock. But that look will be of no avail in a few minutes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we have to look again. Similarly, we must keep looking continually to Jesus. Psalm 112:7 says of the good man, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He will not fear evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.â&#x20AC;? The person who trusts in the Lord will have â&#x20AC;&#x153;evil tidings,â&#x20AC;? but he will not be moved. It is such a blessed experience that if an archangel were to tell us we were to have no more trouble, we would not thank him. Christ learned obedience by suffering. Should we shrink from them? If we hope for the companionship of God throughout eternity, He would expect the disciplined ones down here in His own way. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a stock of grace. We want our hearts just fixed on Him who gives grace. What the Lord wants is to keep us chronic

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatever He says to you, do it,â&#x20AC;? (John 2:5) Some people think a life of full trust means a do-nothing life. Instead, it means a life of implicit obedience. It is not to do some things, but to do â&#x20AC;&#x153;whatever He (God) says.â&#x20AC;? The gospels say Jesus â&#x20AC;&#x153;learnt obedienceâ&#x20AC;? and he knew the blessedness of it. We shall, too, if we follow those words. Who said it? His mother. She knew so much about that dear Son of hers that he would never ask them to do anything not for their good. She knew it was well worth doing what he said. When we know as much of Jesus as his mother did, we shall not only long to do everything he says ourselves, but we shall wish to lead others to do the same. To obey is a happy thing when it is to obey Jesus. Obeying at once is comparatively easy, but if we wait, it becomes

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The lower back is one part of the body which easily gets hurt because it moves back and forth, side to side, and rotates while bearing the weight of the upper body at the same time. When we hear about lower back pain, we usually think of a disc problem referred to as “intervertebral disc herniation”. But, actually, that accounts for no more than 10 per cent of cases. Low back pain is often accom-

pain occurs due to the weakening of tendons and ligaments around the vertebrae, and in the case of older people, degeneration of the vertebrae as well as. What I focus on during treatment is the diagnostic issue of why these tendons and ligaments have become weak. Even if two patients come to see me with lower back pain in the same area, the cause of each may be different. For example, in a person with chronic indigestion, low back pain treatment should deal with the indigestion problems first or at the same time as treatment of the lower back pain itself. This is because indigestion results in poor genera-

tion of qi and blood, which then can’t nourish the tendons and ligaments. Or in the case of someone with a hot temper who gets stressed easily, treatment should focus on the liver and on controlling stress, as well as treating the lower back pain. So Eastern medicine’s approach treats the root causes of symptoms, which prevents recurrence of the disease. All low back pain relates in some way to the circulation of qi and blood in the lower back. I usually see a lack of qi and blood or stagnated qi and blood in the lower back, and internally this relates directly to the function of 5 organs and 6 viscer-

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ABRAHAM ABRAHA ABR AHAM AHA M MOVE M MOVED OVED OVE D MANY M Y MILES AWAY. He set up camp for all his things. He built an altar, a place where he would offer a sacriÀce and where he could teach his own people about Jesus. He welcomed the people who lived in the area to come and hear the word of the true God. I think that every Sabbath morning there was church in the open air. Not only did God want to have people hear about Him, but in Abraham, they were to see a picture of the God of love by the way Abraham treated his own people and in his business. There was a lot of business that had to be done, such as selling animals and food. He had camels to sell to the trades people who passed through, for these were the “trucks” of the day. The name Abraham would become well known for miles around. This was God’s purpose in him moving away from his friends who worshiped idols. Through all this, Abraham’s

wife, Sarah, could not have children. Finally, when Abraham was 90 years old and Sarah was 80, they had a child. Abraham was a busy man teaching his people the way of God and how to conduct business. All this was a lot to be responsible for for one man, and now he had a son to raise. Abraham did not live in one place too long. He moved again. In the new place he, again, built an altar. This was God’s way of making Himself known to the whole area. God is a God of love and wants all people to get to know Him and follow Him. Abraham’s moving happened several times. Abraham became God’s missionary to the world. At that time, the traders got to know him and they talked to others about this man. The name of God and Abraham’s way of dealing with people became known in many places in the world. God’s purpose has not changed. He wants all to get to know and worship Him.

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Cents shine despite adversity By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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When the going gets tough, the tough…. You know how the old adage ends all too well, I’m sure. The Merritt Centennials demonstrated on the weekend that they, too, are quite familiar with the tried-and-true sports maxim, as they overcame a pair of team tragedies (see below) to record two of their most impressive wins of the season. Friday night, in front of a record crowd of 4,002 at the South Okanagan Events Centre, the second-place Centennials played a near-perfect game in defeating the Interior Division-leading Penticton Vees, 1-0. Less than 24 hours later, at the Langley Events Centre, the Cents were just about as good, as they scored twice in both the first and third periods en route to sinking the Rivermen, 5-0. The pair of Cents road victories had a ton of highlights, including: two shutouts — shared by Tyler Steel (Friday) and Russell Sanderson

(Saturday); six goals from six different players; a total of 10 Merritt players with one or more points; a resurgent powerplay that went 2-for-5 against the Rivermen on Saturday; a penalty kill that was a perfect 5-for-5 on the weekend; a shots total of 70-55 in favour of the Centennials — including 11-4 in the opening period against the Vees and 20-7 in the first frame of Saturday’s game. “I’m proud of everyone,” said Cents captain Brent Fletcher, who scored a shorthanded goal and added an assist in Saturday’s contest versus the Rivermen. “With everything that the team went through, to come out on top like this was pretty nice to see.” Cents head coach and GM Luke Pierce was in complete agreement. “The whole weekend was quite remarkable, both in terms of execution of our game plan, and in the adjustments that we made during games. The players did exactly what we asked them to do.” What the Cents did against the vaunted Vees on Friday night was

Tragedy strikes team Merritt Centennials players and coaches took part in last weekend’s games against Penticton and Langley with heavy hearts, and their thoughts very much with their teammates. On Feb. 3, the Centennials’ Sebastien Pare lost his mother, Tracy, due to illness. A celebration of life was held in her honour on Sunday, Feb. 9 in Langley, which the entire Cents’ team attended. The night before, while in Penticton, Cents players and officials were informed after the game that Brad Steel, the father of Centennials netminder Tyler Steel, had suffered a serious heart attack while en route to the game from the family home in Vernon. Mr. Steel remains in Kelowna Hospital. “Friday night was incredibly tough,” Cents head coach and GM Luke Pierce said, “and Saturday was a very long, and emotionally draining day. The players did an absolutely marvellous job of sticking together. I am very proud of them.”

NET RESULT The Merritt Centennials’ Silvan Harper (8) watches as teammate Dane Birks’s point shot goes into the Penticton Vees net for the only goal of Friday night’s 1-0 Cents victory over the Interior Division-leading Vees. The bitter rivals renew acquaintances this Saturday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Ian Webster/Herald

truly a sight to behold. They completely neutralized Penticton’s potent offense with a relentless forecheck and uncompromising pursuit of the puck; they won the one-on-one battles and managed to stay out of the penalty box. “Our puck management was exceptional,” Pierce said, “and we didn’t give an inch.” The game’s only goal came at the 12:29 mark of the second period. Cents defenseman Dane Birks unleashed a point shot from just inside the blueline that slipped past a screening Silvan Harper and behind Vees netminder Chad Katunar. Immediately following Merritt’s goal, Penticton captain Troy Stecher tried to ignite his team by challenging the Cents’ Payton Schaefer to a scrap. That backfired as the Centennials’

emerging tough guy (all 165-pounds of him) clearly won the bout and bloodied the feisty Stecher’s nose to boot. “It was great,” Pierce said of the game’s only tussle. “We’re not out there looking to fight, but we’ll respond if challenged, and that’s what Payton did.” Katunar played well between the pipes for the Vees, stopping 27 of 28 shots and earning the game’s first-star honours. At the other end of the ice, Merritt’s Steel was perfect in turning aside all 23 pucks sent his way. “It wasn’t like we were relying on just a few guys,” Fletcher summed up. “Everyone was playing big minutes. We were using all four lines. It was a total team effort.” Saturday’s win in Langley was equally the sum total of all the Cents’ moving parts. Scott Patterson got

the ball rolling with the game’s first goal at 8:22 of the opening period, followed shortly thereafter by Sebastien Pare’s tally in front of a hometown crowd. Fletcher’s shorthanded beauty at the midpoint of the second period was “the nail in the coffin” according to Pierce. Additional Merritt goals in the third period came from Regan Soquila and Derek Huisman. “The team has had a tendency to get bored when they have a lead and they’re dominating,” Pierce said. “[Against Langley], we tried to get the players to focus on being better every period, and they did.” The Centennials pummelled Langley netminder James Barr with 48 shots, while allowing the Rivermen just 32 on Russell Sanderson between the Merritt

pipes. It was Sanderson’s first start in almost two months, and the Merritt minor hockey product was more than pleased with the outcome. “It felt great,” Sanderson said. “I was a little nervous at first, but once I had a chance to settle down, everything was good. Any rebounds that I gave up, the players around me cleared

away immediately.” Sanderson went on to say that he is feeling no ill effects from the shot he took off the chin in practice that resulted in a concussion and his absence from the lineup for almost six weeks. “It’s so good to have confidence in both goalies, and know that you don’t have to worry about who’s in net,” Fletcher said. “They were pretty impressive performances by both of them on the weekend.” The Cents captain said his team’s next game, against Salmon Arm on Wednesday, will be an important test. “We’ve had problems with staying consistent after a good weekend. It’s crucial for us to figure out how to win more than two or three games in a row, and put a string together as we head towards the playoffs.” The Cents’ next home games are on Friday and Saturday when they host the Vernon Vipers and the Vees respectively.

The Vancouver Canucks’ Mr. Oh Canada, Mark Donnelly, was in attendance at the Cents-Vees game. In addition to singing the national anthem at the beginning, he took part in a charity hockey game during the first intermission. Ian Webster/Herald

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SPORTS MINOR HOCKEY REPORT Atom House The LNB atoms wrapped up their season on the weekend, losing by scores of 12-4 and 8-0 to Clearwater in their best-of-three payoff series. In the first game, Caleb Bracket notched a hat trick, while Jake Buxton scored once.

MASTERS OF THE MOCASSIN The Quilchena Braves defeated the Okanagan, 4-2, on Sunday to win the Masters division of the 44th Annual Moccasin Hockey Tournament in Merritt. Steve Manuel (with two goals), Alan Suzuki (above) and Stu Jackson (into an empty net) scored for the Braves. Ted Gottfriedson (left) was outstanding in net for the winners. In the Competitive division, the Ashcroft Cowboys retained the title they won last year with a 6-1 victory over a second Quilchena Braves team. A total of 11 teams from as far away as Alberta took part in the three-day event at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Ian Webster/Herald

2013 Soccer Season is fast appro ach ing! Registration opened December 1st . Fees are $110. Registration closes on March 29th 2013. Early bird fee of $80.00 ends March 1st. Register online at www.merrittyouthsoccer.com or by mail: Merritt Youth Soccer Association PO Box 1868, Merritt, B.C V1K1B8. Soccer Coaching Clinics April 4th from 6 - 9 pm at Bench School Gym Kindergarten to Grade 3 Coaches: 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm Grade 4 to 12 Coaches: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Summer Soccer Coaching Clinics Our summer partnership camp with SoccerQuest and Whitecaps is July 2nd to 5th at Voght Park Please contact us for more information. BC Soccer Grass Roots Coaching Clinic Outdoor clinic May 4th at CMS Àelds (after our scheduled league games) Grade K/1 to 4/5 soccer coaching clinic: 1:30pm until 3:00 pm Grade 6/7 and 8-12 soccer coaching clinic: 3:15pm to 4:45pm

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Atom Development The Fountain Tire atoms fell 4-2 to Kelowna on the weekend. Talon Zakall had both Merritt goals. Tristan Bjarnason and Troy Holmes shared

the netminding duties.

Midget House The NVIT midgets defeated Ashcroft 7-2 on Feb. 3 to set up a second-round playoff series with Clearwater. Donny Charters and Billy Gossoo each scored twice for Merritt, with singles coming from Jessie Cunningham, Tyler Clarke and Tristan Couture. On Saturday, Merritt and Clearwater met in game one of their best-of-three series.

The North Thompson side took the opener 9-6. Jr. Cents goalscorers included Charters, Cunningham and Brayden Thormoset. Game two of the series is scheduled for this Saturday, 1:45 p.m. at the Shulus Arena.

Barnes had a pair for Merritt, the defending OMAHA champions. Aaron Montreuil had the Tracker’s only other goal. Game two is slated for 3:45 p.m. at the Shulus Arena on Saturday.

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A six-team junior and senior girls jamboree takes over the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena this weekend. Games run from 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, and from 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday.

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DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE’S A SPORTS SECTION IN EACH TUESDAY EDITION OF THE MERRITT HERALD? IN THE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 EDITION YOU CAN READ ABOUT: • Local lacrosse player Hugh Weir getting drafted by the Western Lacrosse League • Young diver Parker Finch winning gold and silver at B.C. Winter Provincials • Bull rider Ty Pozzobon moving up in the Built Ford Tough Series standings • Road runner Hans Aabye winning the Starting Block Winter Carnival 10k PICK UP A COPY OF THE TUESDAY MERRITT HERALD AT NEWS STANDS EVERYWHERE

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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 NV WOMENS INSTITUTE The NV Womens Institute is having a tea and sweets afternoon this Saturday, Feb.16 - 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the Merritt Seniors Centre. SCRAPBOOKING WEEKEND Feb. 15-17 @ the Civic Centre. It’s back for 2013! Learn the art of creating scrap books and memorable pages. This month, potluck & 3 make’n’take projects! Call Civic Centre 250-315-1050 for more info. NV FILM SOCIETY Monday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the NVIT Theatre. “The Lady” Rated:14A NV ARTS COUNCIL Monday, Feb. 18 & 25, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Basic Drawing, (Portraits & Figures). Call the Civic Centre for more info. 250315-1050.

COURTHOUSE GALLERY 7th Annual Community Arts Show, on now until Feb. 28. An amazing variety of emerging and established artists from the Nicola Valley. Join us as we celebrate the community talent and vote on your favourite piece. Gallery is open Thursdays, 4 - 8 p.m., Fri.-Sat., Noon to 6 p.m. NV FISH & GAME CLUB Potluck Dinner and Trophy Awards Night, Saturday, Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m.at the Senior’s Centre (museum) Refreshments will be available. Free coffee and kid’s drink provided. Raffles & Silent Auction to follow. Get tickets at Ponderosa Sports or Nicola Valley Outdoors or at the door. Contact Paul Komonoski at 250378-4904 or Ed

Collins 250-378-2547 for more information. Please bring a potluck dish. XPLORE SPORTS School year camps for 2013 upcoming dates: Feb. 15, March 18-22. Ages 7-12, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Contact the Civic Centre at 250-3151050 to register. For more information, contact Josée Warren at 250-315-1075 or jwarren@pacificsport. com HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION 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 for more information.”

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. NICOLA VALLEY BETTER BREATHERS Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. Speaker, Jill Staars, Dietician, “Maintaining a Balance Diet”,for anyone experiencing health challenges. Call 250-378-6266 for more info. NICOLA VALLEY RIDING CLUB The Nicola Valley Riding Club is accepting new members and volunteers. We are a new club, here in Merritt, for all ages and disciplines, 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 at 250378-0339 KNITWITS First Thursday of every month join other knitting/crocheting enthusiasts as they bring out the yarn and needles to create handmade items. Any skill level welcome. Brambles Bakery at 6 p.m. FEBRUARY AT THE FLORENTINE Thursday,Feb. 14, Red dress day for Heart & Stroke Month; Monday, Wednesday & Saturday Movie nights at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. join our knitting group. Everyone is welcome to all events at the Florentine. Check our “Special Creations” our resident’s store.

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 Nicola Valley Better Breathers 3rd Wednesdays, 1:00 pm at Trinity United Call 250-378-6266 N.V. 4-H Club Every Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays - 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. at Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 www.nvdra.com N.V. Explorers Second Wednesday - NVIT # 1 - 7 p.m. 250-378-4476 or 250-378-4413 N.V. Horseshoe Club Meetings

Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Smith Pioneer Park 250-378-5007 or 250-378-6980 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday - 2145 Quilchena Ave. 7 p.m. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday - 7 p.m. Phelan House - 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday - 7 p.m. At the airport 250-378-6769 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. In member’s homes 250-378-2536 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays - 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911 Pathfinders Thursdays - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Corp Tuesdays - 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775

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Royal Purple First and Third Mondays each month 1:30 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539 Sparks Mondays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310 Teen Centre Friday Nights - 4 to 9 p.m. 250-315-0248 Toastmasters Club 3929 Tuesdays - 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library 250-378-5855 Valley Visual Artists General club information contact: Fran McMurchy at 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Chapter Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al (250-378-7402) Ted (250-378-4195)

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Stuart was born in Saskatchewan and moved to Merritt with his family in 1969. Stuart is mourned by his sons, Russell (Donna) of Kamloops, BC., Grant (Ivalee) of Holland, MB., Kelly (Chris) of Merritt, BC., daughters, Verna (John) Rohde of Winnipeg, MB., Kathy Bryson of Waterloo, Ont., Marianne (Mike) McLaughlin of Dawson Creek, BC., daughter-in-law, Carla (Murray) Weddell of Kamloops,BC., 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and companion Mary Walker.

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Nooaitch Band requires a Housing and Building Operations Manager, who under the direction of the Administrator will primarily be responsible for the planning, implementation, management and review of all building and its operations. He / She must conduct regular building inspections, and ensure all buildings are maintained in good condition, and that all permits are in place. When required, they must schedule maintenance and repair work. This individual is also responsible for scheduling and supervising the operations and maintenance personnel. The Housing and Building Operations Manager reviews occupancy reports to ensure that applications, selection of tenants and assignment of dwelling units are in accordance with rules and regulations. The Housing and Building Operations Manager will also develop and administer departmental budgets.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle Chas while vacationing in Nevada. He leaves to mourn, his loving wife Diana, sons C h a d (Laura) and Ryan, siblings Carol, Del, Paul, Louise and Anne Marie, granddaughters Kamryn, Bree-Ann and Jaida, nieces Leanne, Elissia, Brooke, Lauren and Kyra, great nephew and nieces as well as many other family and friends. He is pre-deceased by his mother Anne and father Christopher. Although he faced some health issues recently, Gary was very active in his younger years, enjoying hunting and Àshing with his boys. It wasn’t unusual to Ànd them on the road in the wee hours driving to a remote spot and trekking into the woods to Ànd the perfect hunting or ice-Àshing area. He was so proud of his sons. Gary also enjoyed curling, poker and fastball. He was a passionate pitcher and relished the games and camaraderie with team-mates Ken, and catchers George, Don and Sammy whose catcher’s mitts are still smoking! Chas had a great sense of humour and often joked that he had to hit a three-bagger to get to Àrst base. He was a great prankster who told many wild stories whenever he could. He had good times with his poker buddies and was known to enjoy the casino occasionally. Gary was a big man with a big heart and old-fashioned values, who took great care of his family and friends. His hospitality was endless. We will miss him dearly. The family would like to thank the medical and hospitality staff in Wendover, Nevada and especially Dr. Ross, his family doctor in Merritt who treated him with true dignity and compassion. In lieu of Áowers, a donation to the BC Children’s Hospital or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 16 at the Seniors’ Centre in Princeton, 162 Angela Avenue, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT School District No. 58 is accepting applications for a Special Education Assistant for the following school: Merritt Bench Elementary School 5 hrs/day – school days only Temporary: February 18, 2013 to June 28, 2013 Preferred or required training is: • PSS – Positive Behaviour Support Training • FASD – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Training • CPI – Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training • SET BC – Special Education Technology Training Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Adapted Aquatics • Speech and Language • Occupational and Physical Therapy • Technology support • Personal Care and Hygiene Qualiﬁcations and salary will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset. Application forms are available at the School Board ofﬁce, 1550 Chapman Street, or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs/ Support Positions/Job Postings listed under Job Code # 426068 and follow the prompts provided. Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2013. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Casual Lifeguard/Instructors, at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre. This casual, on-call position involves providing swim instructing, lifeguarding services and working with the general public in a dynamic, fun, actionorientated atmosphere. For complete posting details, please check City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Cover letters with attached resumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and copies of qualiĂ&#x20AC;cations to be submitted no later than 4:30 pm Friday, February 22, 2013 to: Carole Fraser, Human Resources City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street P.O. Box 189 Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 cfraser@merritt.ca

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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