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Merrittonian takes two-wheeled trek By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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PEDAL TO THE METAL (From left) Emily Clark and Kaitlyn Kwok on their journey across Canada. Clark originally took the trip to celebrate completing her undergraduate degree from the University of Victoria, but it’s an experience the two girls have made educational for the students Clark’s parents teach back home in Merritt. Submitted

It can be nerve-wracking for parents whose child decides to bike across Canada, but it can also be a great learning opportunity. For Merritt parents and teachers Diane and James Clark, the latter is exactly the case. Diane teaches kindergarten to Grade 7 at Merritt Central Elementary School and James teaches Grade 2 at Merritt Bench Elementary School. At the moment, their daughter Emily, 23, is on a bike trip across Canada with friend Kaitlyn Kwok, 24. The two teachers are using their daughter’s experiences to help teach their elementary classes more about Canada in

the process. Using a Spot GPS device, which runs off a satellite, the parents are able to track the women on their journey across Canada. The GPS sends out a signal on their location every 10 minutes, which can be viewed as a map or satellite image online at findmespot.com, Diane said. “Well, sometimes I do worry. We do worry about her, but it’s been really nice having this Spot on her because we know where she is,” she said. By using the GPS technology and practical example of the bike trip, Diane has been able to teach her Grade 5 and 6 classes more about Canada’s weather and geography. “We go on to the weather graph and we

say, ‘OK, here’s what the weather is today. It’s expected [to be a] 30 per cent chance of rain. What’s the probability of rain?’” said Diane, adding they’ve discussed how weather or geography — for example, the hills of B.C. — will affect the women on their bike trip. Her husband’s Grade 2 class is also doing a daily journal of the trip. The trip has allowed James to teach his students more about the mapping of Canada and its landmarks, cities and capitals. That class even uses Skype to communicate with Emily and Kaitlyn and to ask them questions. But it’s not just the kids who are learning more about Canada.

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Vandalism strikes in Saturday night spree Teepees, benches around Merritt Desert Inn trashed; three arrested for mischief By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Vandals struck in the area around the Desert Inn over the weekend, say members of Merritt’s RCMP. On Saturday, RCMP responded to a call of a fight outside the Merritt arena on

Mamette Avenue at 1:36 a.m. When police officers arrived, they came across two witnesses who had apprehended a man they saw vandalize the teepees outside of the Merritt Desert Inn, said RCMP Staff Sgt. Sheila White. Police took the man into custody and

he spent the night in jail. He was charged with mischief and will appear in court in July, White said. Tears were found in one of the teepees. The teepees themselves cost an estimated $500 brand new, said White. Also on the night of June 8, the president of

the lawn bowling club in Merritt — located behind the Desert Inn — reported eight benches had been vandalized. Though the benches are secured in concrete, the vandals were able to tip one over and attempted to do the same with several oth-

ers. Many of the metal straps that hold down the benches were broken, White said. RCMP say there were no witnesses to this incident nor are there any surveillance cameras in the area they could use to try to identify the culprits.

The estimated damage to the benches is $100, White said. Anyone with information regarding these crimes or any others is asked to call Crimestoppers or the Merritt RCMP detachment. White said there was a lot of vandalism

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Museum offers first kids program By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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ON POINTE (From left) Megan Voigt, Abigail Bateson and Hailee Harkies, students of the Merritt Dance Society, perform for residents at Nicola Meadows on May 31. Dancers of all ages also performed for residents of the Florentine and Gillis House earlier that week as part of a series of spring performances. Emily Wessel/Herald

The Nicola Valley Museum and Archives Association is giving kids the chance to be part of local history with its first children’s program. Hello Merritt was the brainchild of museum intern Jen Heard who adapted the idea to Merritt from a similar program in Revelstoke. “Kids will be coming in and doing a tour of a different exhibit every week,” Heard said. “It’ll be themed around a different exhibit and we’ll be doing crafts and activities around that theme.” Some of those themes are ranching, mining, and the pioneer kitchen. Heard said she and museum staff designed the sevenweek program for kids aged six to 10 after noticing a lack of programs for kids in that age range during the summer. “I’m a mother myself, so I was hoping to find something kids would be able to tie into local history and a fun activity for the summer,” she said. “It’ll be something where they can learn a little bit, but mostly something that they can remember having fun at.” Hello Merritt has two sessions (Wednesdays and Saturdays) that run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “It’s long enough for parents to do their grocery shopping or whatnot, and short

enough that the kids should be entertained the whole time,” Heard said. The end of the inaugural program will wrap up with a public pioneer day. Each session has 12 spots, and registration is handled at the museum at 1675 Tutill Court. “We will have someone doing roping demonstrations with a horse to tie in the ranching exhibit, and we’re going to be hiding a time capsule that every child who takes part in the program will be able to add to,” Heard said. “It’ll have things that are important to or valued by children in 2013, so it’ll allow kids to be part of Merritt’s history.” Heard, who is finishing up her master’s degree from UBC in archival studies, encouraged people of all ages to visit the museum throughout the summer. “People think that if they have been here 10 or 15 years ago, there’s no point in coming again, but we do update the exhibits and it’s definitely worth coming in again and bringing your children in.” Heard added that the museum is getting active on social media and is starting up an account on a site that allows users to overlay uploaded historical photos of local properties on a Google street view-style map. She said the museum is expected to upload over 50 photos by the end of the week.

Cross-Canada bike trip a learning experience From Page 1 Diane said she’s learning new things about this country as well. “One of the things that I’ve learned is that the Trans-Canada branches off. I thought it was one highway but it breaks [into] three different highways once you hit Ontario,” she said. She also said the students have even been able to take part in the trip by suggesting which

roads to take based on the kilometres or what they’d like to see as they track the duo. “Two young ladies travelling across Canada by bike has been pretty exciting. It’s helping the kids to set goals,” Diane said, adding she’s used the trip as a platform for discussing overcoming adversity that can arise in reaching goals. The women almost turned back when they hit very fast winds

while riding through Saskatchewan. “She said it was like riding with her brakes on all the time,” Diane said. It was a challenge her daughter used to convey to her mother’s students that sometimes you need to persevere. The parents and their classes also use texting and email to keep in touch with the cycling duo as they track their progress. Diane said her daugh-

ter decided to take this trip in celebration of receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Victoria. From there, the educational component of the trip followed. “She has an affinity for kids. She loves kids,” Diane said, adding her daughter wanted to make the trip meaningful. “This is a great way to do that.” This fall, her daugh-

ter is going back to the University of Victoria for her teaching degree. The women have been on the road since April 30 and are now in Ontario, around the Thunder Bay area. They hope to fly back home by July 20. Emily needs to be back in Merritt before her wedding at the end of August, Diane said. “She’s got to do some planning — her mom’s not going to do it all,” Diane laughed.

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City of Merritt releases annual report The following is an excerpt from the 2012 City of Merritt Report. Annual R epo ep ort or rt. t. City The Ci ity of Merritt’s Wastewater Treatment Plant located The WWTP,, lo loca oca cate ate tedd 1298 Coldwater Ave., at 129 98 Co Cold oldwa lddwa wate ate ter Av ter Ave. e.,, e. wastewater treats oonly nly l wa stew tewat ater ter from the city of Merritt. The city strives to keep the WWTP operating with modern control systems and equipment equipm men entt discharge that keep its discha haarg rge ge levels well below th tthe he permitted levels sset et out by the Ministry of Environment. The gravity sanitary sewer system is maintained by the Public Works Department. The Wastewater Treatment Division looks after two syphons, as well as two lift stations (Nicola Lift Station and Collettville Lift Station) that collect the wastewater and then pump it into the trunk mains. Lift Station Maintenance and Capital Projects completed in 2012 include: • The Nicola Lift Station was cleaned four times by a contracted vac truck. • The pump at the Nicola Lift Station was removed and inspected four times throughout 2012. • Collettville Lift Sation’s pumps were pulled and inspected in July 2012. • Each lift station was

physically ph hys ysic icallly ic ly inspected ins nspe pect pe cte ct cted every week operaever ry we w eek ekk ffor o ope or peera raation and ndd vvandalism. aanndaalilism s . were capital • There we erree nnoo cap pit l pita pi projects scheduled proj pr rojjec ects t sch ts hedul edul ed uled eedd forr station either lif llift ifift ft st stat tat atio ion io on inn 2012. 20 012 12.. Goals Lift Station Sta ati tio G tion oals oa ls ls and Objectives an nd Ob Obje bjjeect cti tives pll planned d fo forr 20 2013 13 iinclude: nclude: Purchase spare • Purc P Pu urc rcha haase s a sspa p ree pa pump forr the the Collettville Co ollllet e tv et tvilillle tvil le L Lift Station. St S Stat tatiion. Weekly • We eek ekly ly iinspection nspe ns pect ction ct ion ooff io pumps pump pu mpss and mp and level leve veel bbulbs. ulbbs. • Annual inspection inspeect ctio ctio i n and and cleaning off st sstations. tatioonss. Influent ((Raw Raw Ra Wastewater) Wastew wat ater er)) In 2012, 201 012, the the City Merritt of M erriitt tt Wastewater Treatment Trea eaatm eatm t ent Plant received rece ceiived 1,081,353 cubic metres (237,864,407 million IG) of influent from the sanitary sewer system. The 2012 average daily influent flow rate was 2,953 cubic metres per day. The average influent flow rate per person was 369.1 litres/ day/person based on a population of 8,000 for the city of Merritt. This is a 0.8 per cent decrease from the 2011 influent flow. The peak flow day was observed on June 289 at 4,439 cubic metres and the minimum flow day was observed on February 19 at 2,211 cubic metres. WWTP Goals and Objectives planned for 2013 include: • Daily/weekly inspection and cleaning of

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Local cadets get rave review

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The 209 Navy League Cadets of Canada Venture (NLCC) Quilchena and Coldwater divisions had their annual cadet review on Saturday. The cadets were inspected by area officer for the B.C. Mainland division LCdr. Brett Torbet who told the Herald the troops looked the part. “So far so good; everything’s looking good. I’ve actually come up a couple times this year and they’re slowly improving,” Torbet said. He said the cadet group here in Merritt has improved a lot given its small size. “Because they’re small and they’re really just getting going, it’s a great improvement. They’re growing; they got a lot of community support, which is great. They have access to lakes up here,

which is really good to actually get out on the water,” Torbet said. There are 16 cadets in the Merritt NLCC Venture, 13 of whom were on deck Saturday at 1755 Coldwater Ave. for the review. “The first time I came up here, I think they had six kids, total,” Torbet said. The cadets put on two displays for the crowd that gathered to watch the review. After O Canada, the cadets completed a drill team display and a communications display, which uses semaphore flags and radios to demonstrate how ships communicate. The message the cadets signalled read “Welcome to NLCC Venture’s ACR” (Annual Cadet Review). Area Officer for the B.C. Interior and interim Commanding Officer for NLCC Venture LCdr. Edward Finnigan told the Herald he is impressed by the cadets

since taking over commanding officer duties with these divisions in September of 2012. “I’m very proud of them,” said Finnigan. Awards and promotions were also presented to the local cadets at the review. Merritt Badges for outstanding community service went to LC (Leading Cadet) Wilkins, LC Grant, PO2 (Petty Officer 2nd Class) Willson, OC (Ordinary Cadet) Ellis, OC Morash, OC Cocks, OC Smathers, D. and PO1 (Petty Officer 1st Class) Smathers, M. The NLCC Venture Drill Team, consisting of PO1 Smathers, M., PO2 Willson, LC Wilkins, LC Grant, LC Schultz, LC Lynch, OC Ellis, OC Cocks, OC Morash, OC Sampson, OC Smathers, D. and OC Smith, were given medals to acknowledge the hard work they’d put into practicing their drill team display

for the Annual Cadet Review. The Perfect Attendance Award went to PO1 Smathers, M. Most Improved Cadet went to LC Lynch and Best Dressed went to LC Wilkins. The Academic Award — for cadets who have the best results on written, verbal or physical exams — went to OC Ellis and OC Cocks. The Leadership Award went to LC Grant and the Commanding Officer’s Award — an award chosen solely by the commanding officer on criteria such as leadership, academics, dress and attendance — went to OC Sampson and OC Morash. For promotions, LCs Lynch, Schultz, Grant and Wilkins were promoted to PO2. OC Cocks, Ellis, Morash, Sampson, Smathers, D. and Smith were promoted to AC (Able Cadets).

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I was part of an interesting discussion this week. It was a forum on welcoming communities and people at each table were asked to tell a story about their own welcoming experience. It could come from any moment in our lives, the facilitator told us. We all stared at each other for a long moment — and I’m not sure it was the “I don’t know you” stare. It seemed more like the “I have nothing to say here” stare. Finally, one woman told of attending another event in the city and being greeted as she arrived by several people who thanked her for attending. It made her feel welcome, she told us. We all stared at each other again. I ventured into the discussion with the observation that, in moving to Kamloops, I knew of no formal welcoming organization and found myself just somebody living in a new environment, knowing no one else — and how hard it must be for immigrants coming to the city who have hurdles beyond just being the newbie on the block. There were some nods of agreement and then we stared at each other again — until a woman who had just joined our table talked of going to work on a project on Haida Gwaii and how, upon arrival, she and her colleagues were invited to a resident’s home and treated to a large feast, introduced to every member of the community and made to feel welcome. She talked of how much she appreciated it, how it made her work there easier because she wasn’t just some stranger in the community.

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Is Merritt missing its marketing mark?

Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS Ever since I took up residence in the Country Music Capital of Canada nine months ago, one question has plagued me: is Merritt mis-marketed? This question resurfaced about a week ago after I took a walk to the Windy Canyon with a friend who is also relatively new to Merritt. After much asking around, badly following vague directions, and venturing up steep and

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misleading trails, we finally found the canyon and it was, to say the least, very cool. When I got home, I tried to Google the weird, air-eroded formation but was unsuccessful in finding much of anything about it. It seems to me that if you don’t know who to ask, you might miss out on some of the neatest features of Merritt’s or the Nicola Valley’s geography. So I wondered, why is this, a neat and interesting aspect of Merritt’s landscape, such a seemingly well-kept secret? The Nicola Valley seems like a place for explorer-type travellers to revel in. Being in a valley bottom means we’re surrounded by hills with winding trails through some of the most breathtaking scenery this

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side of the prairies. The number of provincial parks and lakes in the area is staggering, as is the seemingly endless network of back roads through varied terrain. It seems to me that people visit Merritt for the recreational opportunities that come along with these features of the landscape, such as fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, boating, ATVing and snowmobiling. More importantly, these are largely the kinds of activities that many Merrittonians like. And most importantly, these kinds of activities aren’t fading in popularity or at risk of shutting down. These things are marketed, of course, as attractive features of living and visiting here, but they seem to be overshadowed by the Country Music

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Capital of Canada branding. That branding is unique to Merritt and it no doubt took a lot of hard work from a dedicated group of people to put the Walk of Stars and murals in place to complement the initiative. With the city’s history as a ranching hub and the western charm of its building’s facades, the country music branding fits. But without the staple country music festival, has that brand fallen flat? It seems to take a lot of work to keep viable. This year, the Country Music Capital of Canada will host two big festivals that feature musical acts, neither of which is country-based: one is electronic music while the other is heavily rock-and-roll. Merritt is expanding

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its musical horizons right under the noses of the smiling faces of country music superstars painted all over town. I’m not saying that the country music branding hinged on the music festival, but it certainly didn’t hurt. And I’m not saying to dump the country music branding in favour of the outdoor living brand just because the festival shut down. What I am saying is this: maybe it’s worth looking at Merritt’s marketing eggs and distributing them a little more evenly between baskets. The outdoor activities that bring so many people here and unite so many of the people already here are not at risk of shutting down or losing relevance any time soon.

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Poetry praises Liberal MP lays into Albas paddling week over 66 per cent and all but a few veterans who served since the Korean War do not even qualify. That is no way to treat the courageous men and women who have fought and sacrificed so much for our country. While budget 2013 did increase the funding for funerals under the Last Post Fund, it did nothing to fix its outdated criteria. No more veterans will qualify despite the increase in funding for a funeral. That’s why motion M-422 called on the government to accept the

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Dear Editor, I am writing to share A clarion call to your readers out there: Calling all mothers and fathers and sons, Daughters and lawyers and especially nuns, Get your paddles at the ready and your wetsuits looking chic, For it’s soon to be National Paddle Week! The next time the blue sky lights up a day Or the clouds, with their rain, weep the morning away You can be there to watch it all from your canoe, Your kayak, or even your stand-up paddleboard too! It’s your bonding time with nature, an activity with your kids, A time for profound life reflection, overwhelming bliss, And in a lake or ocean you can watch your bad days Dissolving like raindrops in your paddleboard’s wake But don’t forget your whistle too when you head out to sea And always make sure to securely fasten up your PFD. Those are only two examples of safety at its best — But join a paddle club in town and you can learn the rest! Happy National Paddling Week! By Sophie Kaufmanis Mike Gilbert Paddle Canada Director for B.C.

I thought you’d like to know that MP Dan Albas voted against Canadian veterans by opposing motion M-422, which called on the federal government to fix the Last Post Fund. The Last Post Fund is supposed to ensure that no veteran goes without a dignified funeral and burial because of a lack of financial means, yet too many veterans in need are being excluded. Veterans applying for assistance have faced staggering rejection rates of

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recommendations of the Royal Canadian Legion, successive Veteran’s Ombudsmen and their own officials to fix it. This is not a partisan issue. It is something that all members regardless of party affiliation should have been able to support. Yet Mr. Albas voted against it. Yours sincerely, Judy M. Foote Liberal MP RandomBurin-St. George’s Newfoundland and Labrador

Bill C-377 currently before the Senate finance committee proposes that all union books be open to the public. Conservative proponent MP Russ Hiebert argues that labour organizations should not be worried if they have nothing to hide, and that taxpayers deserve access to this information because union dues are tax deductible.

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Welcoming new community members a lost art? From Page 6 She talked of how this doesn’t happen much anymore because people are too busy. Another woman who moved to Kamloops from abroad talked of how, in her homeland, her mother always had the door open for guests, neighbours and friends and how there was always something on the stove or in the fridge, ready to be served. I remember days like that, days when my dad would bring home someone he had met or would be working with and it was just natural that they would stay

for dinner or, at the least, share a coffee and whatever mother had baked that day. I didn’t think of it as a welcoming — it was just what we did. At this forum, however, that simple act had greater significance as the discussions focused on the agenda — how does Kamloops welcome its immigrants? Flowing from that were other questions: do we willingly hire them? Do we value their experiences? Do we celebrate their uniqueness or condemn them for not being like us, whatever that means? The agenda moved on to a panel answering questions about integrating immigrants

into the labour market, practices for changing negative attitudes, supports that make immigrants feel welcome and changes that could be made to make the situation better. As a member of the panel, I sat up with five others actively engaged in that work, two as employers, two representing social agencies and facilitator and city councillor Arjun Singh. They talked of programs and projects, of hiring immigrants and promoting them, of recognizing their talents and how hard they work. After hearing that, my mind flashed to a story on embattled Toronto Mayor

Rob Ford’s statement about how the Chinese work “like dogs. They work their hearts out.” It bothered me to hear employers mentioning that attribute, so I brought it up with Paul Lagace, executive director of the Kamloops Immigrants Society and also a panel member. He pointed out those qualities need to be highlighted so that, some day, we won’t even think about them anymore. We will see a cultural difference to be celebrated, not one that requires explanation, apology or validation. Normally, I avoid events like this one, part of the Welcoming and Inclusive

Communities project being funded by the provincial and federal governments. They tend to almost always be what my mother would describe as preaching to the choir. This one, however, raised some intriguing points that go to the very core of our society. When something as simple as serving a meal to a newcomer in your neighbourhood merits praise, perhaps it’s time we take a look at how far we’ve come — and what values we’ve left behind as we’ve raced to get here. Dale Bass is a reporter with Kamloops This Week.

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Highland Valley Copper Open House Volunteers Wanted

Highland Valley Copper’s Open House Committee is seeking “letters of interest” from local non-pro¿t organizations for volunteers to assist us at this year’s Open House on Monday, August 5, 2013. The volunteer members may be asked to assist in one of our concession stands, preparing hot dogs, assist with parking and distributing informational handouts etc. One representaive must have a Food Handler’s Certi¿cate in the food areas. If selected, a monetary donation for services rendered would be issued directly to your organization. If interested in being part of this fun day, please submit a “letter of interest” before July 5, 2013 to the attention of: HIGHLAND VALLEY COPPER 2013 OPEN HOUSE COMMITTEE c/o Jacqui Schneider P.O. Box 1500 Logan Lake, B.C. V0K 1W0 The organization selected will be noti¿ed on or before July 12, 2013.

A GRAND FINALE The Nicola Valley Community Band played their annual Friday Night with Friends concert at the Quilchena Hotel this past Friday. The and was awarded two cheques at the concert, one from the Rotary Club of Merritt in the sum of $2,376.74 and another from the Quilchena Hotel for $250. President of the Rotary Club of Merritt Jacqueline Nind and manager of the Quilchena Hotel Heide Winder each presented the cheques to band president Nancy Ellingsen.The cheque from the Rotary Club was given to the band from money raised during the club’s Crabfest event in May, which saw them raise $25,000. The donations will help pay for the band’s recent trip to Victoria as well as purchase new music.

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“They personify community in my mind,” Nind told the Herald. At the concert, the band played songs such as Spanish Flea and even some rock music with Born to be Wild and Take Me Down to Funky Town. The annual event marks the end of the band’s season. Michael Potestio/Herald

The contract for an expansion to the city’s fire hall is set to be signed after council OK’d the first of the two-phase project at the City of Merritt regular council meeting on June 11. In February, council agreed to proceed with the two-step plan to expand the fire station and “address its long-identified space limitations,” the report to council from City of Merritt Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson reads. The first phase includes draft designs of the entire plan, including mechanical and electrical details and how the entire site would look upon completion. Council agreed to hire Richard Cordner Architects for just over $100,000. The city’s fire station barely has enough room for its current fire trucks, and will need to accommodate an additional one by 2015. Presentations invite collaboration Presentations from Community Futures Nicola Valley general manager Rob Miller and Nicola Valley Community Arts Council (NVCAC) presi-

dent Chelsea Werrun opened the meeting. Miller said Community Futures helps identify economic development opportunities in the city and provides funding to people who want to start up businesses. The report to council included in the agenda package states there are nearly 35,000 square feet

of vacant commercial space in the downtown core. The report also states that average family income in Merritt is at least 15 per cent lower than the provincial average, and the number of people living on income assistance in the city is nearly three times the provincial average. Werrun’s presentation

to council focused on the loss of a $5,000 allocation from council to the NVCAC for a cultural mapping project and arts and culture policy. The funding was secured in 2012 for the group to analyse the city’s cultural map, but the group didn’t submit any invoices and the funding has since expired.

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tion. The church now gave people no real choice. It was either follow the church or suffer death (or Áee into the hills). While western Europe was under the hard hand of the church, a new thing happened in eastern Europe and Asia: the birth of a new religion. There too, as it grew, they wanted power and to become big. In the 1400s, they conquered Constantinople. Here the prophet John describes what is to follow: He saw four angels (who represented power) in the Euphrates River. This is not literal. The river, or water, represents people. Here he saw four powers in the Euphrates watershed. They were loosed, John says, they were prepared for a day and a month and a year to slay men. In prophecy, a day stands for a year. Next week: the rest of the prophecy.

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VICTORIA – The NDP opposition came out swinging Tuesday, releasing cabinet orders that allow for large pay increases for senior political staff in government ministries and Premier Christy Clark’s office. Cabinet orders dated June 3 provide for an 18 per cent increase to the maximum salary for the premier’s chief of staff, from $195,148 to $230,000 per year. The orders provide for a salary range, so the salary currently paid to Clark’s chief of staff, Dan Doyle, is not known. Another order provides for Clark’s new deputy chief of staff, Michele Cadario, to be paid a salary of $195,148. Cadario, deputy campaign manager in the BC Liberals’ successful election campaign, replaces Kim Haakstad, who resigned before the election over improper political activities in the party’s ethnic outreach strategy. NDP MLA John Horgan said the move is particularly inappropriate as the government prepares to comb its operations for cost savings to meet its balanced budget target. “It certainly seems to me that the first day cabinet meets, their priority is not

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The traffic lights at the busy intersection of Voght Street and Nicola Avenue are working again after a night of malfunctioning. The lights began blinking all four ways on Friday at about 4 p.m. and were back to normal on Saturday. Journeyman Electrician with Westcana Electric Bob Lyons told the Herald he reset the provinceowned traffic lights on Friday night. He said the malfunction was caused by a power outage. It took city crews longer to fix the cityowned traffic lights at the intersection of Voght Street and Quilchena Avenue, which began malfunctioning on Saturday, continuously blinking red as well. Traffic seemed calm through both malfunctions. By Tuesday afternoon, the Voght Street and Quilchena Avenue lights were working again.

City of Merritt Public Works superintendent Darrell Finnigan said those lights are controlled by cameras in the intersection. He said the same power outage that knocked out the lights at Voght and Nicola likely caused the cameras to malfunction and go into a four-way flash mode. Finnigan said the city was able to contact DMD and Associates Limited in Surrey, the electrical company that works on their traffic system. Over the phone, a company representative explained how to switch the system to timed lights until they can send someone to Merritt to fix the problem completely. “They’re very specialized pieces of equipment and you can’t just go in there and start playing with it,” Finnigan said with a laugh. “You need to know what you’re doing because if you screw something up, it wouldn’t be a good day.”

Broken water main fixed City crews were busy with a broken water main along Main Street this past weekend as well. The pipe broke around 7:20 a.m. on Sunday, City of Merritt Public Works superintendent Darrell Finnigan said. The break took off a large piece of the pipe, leaving behind a fourfoot-long hole. “It was a large water leak, because you have a six-inch main, and pretty much [a] full blast coming out of the ground,” Finnigan said. He said the pipe lost about 75,000 imperial gallons of water. The city had the water supply to the area shut off about an hour later. Repairs to the damaged pipe were made and the water was up and running again by about 4 p.m. Finnigan said there’s no particular reason for the breakage. There are multiple

breaks throughout the city throughout the year, he said. “It could be anything. It could be [an] older pipe, it could be the ground shifting, it could be numerous things but nothing that we can put our finger on with this one,” Finnigan said. He said anywhere from six to 10 water pipes break a year. “Some of the water system was put in in the ’30s and ’40s so there’s pipe all the way up from that time until now. “With all the different ages of pipes, something’s bound to go at some point,” Finnigan said. Every year, the department has a certain amount of money to put towards replacing some of the aging infrastructure, he said, adding that this is not a unique infrastructure problem. “Merritt’s no different, really, than any other city in North America, essentially. Infrastructure’s aging quicker than you can replace it because of the cost,” he said.

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M3955

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M3876

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$565,000

M3879

$74,900

M3861

$599,000

M3922

• Custom home on 19 acres, RV pad

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$539,000

$532,000

M3941

M3943

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$459,000

$465,000

$459,900

M3883

M3850

$495,000

M3866

$489,000

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M 3870

M3837

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$199,000

$217,000

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$199,000

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• 5 BR, 4 bth family home w/pool

• Great views, 5 acre parcel

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• Most amazing views, huge shop

• 4 Plex – Investors, lots of parking

• Amazing Kitchen w/ granite

• In-law suite w/ wood stove

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• Great well, 60 us gpm,

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• Near Mamette Lake

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$429,000

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M3906

M3913

$419,000

M3857

$390,000

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$319,000

$299,999

$179,000

$170,000

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• Backs on to Crown Land

$339,900

• Nicola Lakeshore Estates • Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 • Tons of recreation to choose from!!

• REDUCED • 1.44 acre approx, 295 ft river-front • Walking distance to downtown • Gorgeous views of mtns/ranchland

$149,900

$134,900

M3749

M3859

M3946

M3918

$339,000

M3848

$329,000

M3893

$329,000

M3862

M3901

M3940

M3938

$299,900

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• 2 city water & sewage hookups

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• Top floor, 1 office, mini kitch & Bth

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• No kids, no rentals & self managed

• Property fenced with garden area

• 3 BR on top floor, 2 more downstairs

• HW floors,vinyl windows on main

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• 2 single family homes on Lrg lots

• Easy access w/ paved roads

• Good Water, HST paid

• Backyard fenced, Ramps both sides

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• New roof, carpet & paint

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• Potential legal suite, potential 5th BR

• Gas fireplace & many extras

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$99,000

$275,000

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$249,000

$217,000

$213,000

$209,000

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$79,000

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M3945

M3834

M3917

M3895

M3865

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M3875

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• Close to downtown

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• Short walk to city centre

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• Wonderful views of Nicola River

• Wood stove, 2 car garage & Lrg deck

• Front driveway + lots of parking

• Lrg Shop, Oversized driveway

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$199,900

$187,500

$180,000

$174,500

$173,000

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M3692

$60,500

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$194,000

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$194,900

• 40 acres with flowing creek

• 30 min drive to Kamloops

• Enjoy the great outdoors

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E SI V U L EXC

M3920

M3924

M3813

$173,000

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$27,000

M3916

D SOL

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• Wood stove, metal shed & Shop

• 1 car attached garage & fenced yard

• Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den

• 22x22 garage on 2nd lot

• Walking distant to Downtown

• Front yard has Garlic and Herb bed

• New roof ’07, Large Master BR.

• Nicola River in the back

• Main house has 100 amp upgrade

• 3 BR,2 level home in Lower Nicola • Bright, quiet strata retirement home • Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees • Wheelchair accessible • 36x12 covered deck + nice patio • 2 large bedrooms, 5 piece Bath area

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$165,000

$160,000

$260,000

M3892

M3886

$44,000

M3852

M3365

D SOL

• Sunny lot on Calcite drive

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• Quiet location, lots of parking

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$128,000

$146,900

$139,500

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M3843

M3811

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M3874

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$198,000

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$41,900

M3909

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M3758

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• Quality builder available

• Desirable Nicola Wynd Dev.

$67,000

M3947

D SOL

• Beautiful river view

M3707

M3844

M3898

• 1500 sq.ft./ floor, wheelchair access

$79,000

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$39,900

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M3534

M3885

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$89,000

M3751

$139.000

M3933

$159,000

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• Upgrades inc Windows & siding

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$159,000

$156,900

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M3887

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$30,000

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$199,000

$217,000

• 20 acres, 9 kms from Merritt

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• 247’ lake front w/winding trail to site • Comm.water in place,power@lot line

$205,000

$199,000

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• 5 BR, 4 bth family home w/pool

• Great views, 5 acre parcel

• Riverfront Acreage,

• Most amazing views, huge shop

• 4 Plex – Investors, lots of parking

• Amazing Kitchen w/ granite

• In-law suite w/ wood stove

• Modular home, 3 BR, 2Bth

• Updated, one level home

• 4 Lrg Suites, Close toD/Town

• New roof & remodeled main Bth

• Great well, 60 us gpm,

• 9.62 property, fenced pasture

• Near Mamette Lake

$439,000

$429,000

M3826

M3906

M3913

$419,000

M3857

$390,000

• Double Lot, Great Location M3801

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M3847

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M3932

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• Well maintained 3 BR,2 bath Rancher

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• 7 bdrms , 4 baths, 2 bdrm legal suite

• Peace & tranquility,26+acre of land • Views are breathtaking, • Privacy!Bring your building ideas

• Absolutely lovely 2+ acres

• Lrg open kitchen, vaulted ceilings

• 2 acres- Private lot

• Beautiful heritage home

• Rancher w/ Amazing kitchen

• LR w/Japanese Cherry HW Floors

• Potential legal suite

• Gorgeous hardwood floors

• Quality throughout/ Low maint

• New flring, H/W tank & boiler

• Beautiful southern views

• A/C, gas F/P, RV parking

• Guest cottage w/ tons of parking

• Possible subdivision potential

• 9 ft ceilings, large bright design

• Gazebo, Hot Tub, Pool & more!

• Plus In-law suite on main

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$339,000

$319,000

$299,999

$179,000

$170,000

M3919

• Backs on to Crown Land

$339,900

• Nicola Lakeshore Estates • Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 • Tons of recreation to choose from!!

• REDUCED • 1.44 acre approx, 295 ft river-front • Walking distance to downtown • Gorgeous views of mtns/ranchland

$149,900

$134,900

M3749

M3859

M3946

M3918

$339,000

M3848

$329,000

M3893

$329,000

M3862

M3901

M3940

M3938

$299,900

E RIC P NEW

• Very nice 4 BR, 2 Bth family home

• 2 bdrm bungalow in popular strata

• Nicely finished 3 BR, home

• 2 level bungalow on cul-de-sac Street

• Bench Location 4 BR, 2 Bath home

• Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse

• 3 bedroom. 2 ½ Bath, & Office

• Great Buy! Below assessed Value

• 2 city water & sewage hookups

• Level,in incredibly quiet location

• Top floor, 1 office, mini kitch & Bth

• New furnace, roof and gutters

• No kids, no rentals & self managed

• Property fenced with garden area

• 3 BR on top floor, 2 more downstairs

• HW floors,vinyl windows on main

• Heat pump, a/c, high efficiency appl

• New flooring and new paint

• 2 single family homes on Lrg lots

• Easy access w/ paved roads

• Good Water, HST paid

• Backyard fenced, Ramps both sides

• Updated main Bth- Private backyard

• New roof, carpet & paint

• Small greenhouse & garage w/power

• Vinyl windows & siding, 100 amp

• Potential legal suite, potential 5th BR

• Gas fireplace & many extras

• Central Air and bright, open design

• Collect rental income from both

$100,000

$99,000

$275,000

$269,900

$269,000

$259,900

$239,932

$249,000

$217,000

$213,000

$209,000

M3827

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

• Desirable Nicola Wynd Dev.

$79,000

M3903

M3945

M3834

M3917

M3895

M3865

E RIC P NEW

• Nice lot for your dream home

M3869

M3875

• Spacious main floor w/2 piece Bth

• Sunvalley Court-2 BR, 2 Bth T/home

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• 5 Bedrooms, 2Baths

• Very large 2 bedroom rancher

• 55 plus buyer at McCallum Gardens

• Nice location for 2 BR w/ large lot

• Side x Side duplex w/ reno’s

• Comfortable 2 BR plus den

• Build your dream home

• Ensuite in master bedroom

• End unit-includes all appliances

• Lots of parking space

• Two storey family home

• Many extra rooms, plus ensuite

• 2 BR and Den w/ central air

• Low E double glazed windows

• Lam flring, paint, vinyl windows

• Backyard with covered patio

• Close to downtown

• Quality builder available

• Laundry room upstairs

• 24 hour notice required

• Short walk to city centre

• Large lot

• Wonderful gardens & green space

• Wonderful views of Nicola River

• Wood stove, 2 car garage & Lrg deck

• Front driveway + lots of parking

• Lrg Shop, Oversized driveway

$70,000

$199,900

$187,500

$180,000

$174,500

$173,000

M3908, M3910, M3911

• Views of the Nicola Valley

• Easy acess to new Retail and Dining • Walking trails & shopping nearby • Wonderful Views, good sized lot • All services are u/g & at lot line • Build your own dream home

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$57,000

M3692

$60,500

M3936

$194,000

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$194,900

• 40 acres with flowing creek

• 30 min drive to Kamloops

• Enjoy the great outdoors

• Invest today in growing community

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M3920

M3924

M3813

$173,000

• Clean comfortable 2 br, mobile home • New furnace, hotwater tank and fridge • laundry room w/lots of cupboard space M3939

$27,000

M3916

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• Cozy 2 BD rancher, fenced back yard

• Nice 3 BR, 2 full baths, half duplex

• Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite

• Main house, bachelor house on 1 lot

• 4-1 BR units, all currently rented

• Wood stove, metal shed & Shop

• 1 car attached garage & fenced yard

• Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den

• 22x22 garage on 2nd lot

• Walking distant to Downtown

• Front yard has Garlic and Herb bed

• New roof ’07, Large Master BR.

• Nicola River in the back

• Main house has 100 amp upgrade

$169,000

$165,000

$160,000

$260,000

M3892

M3886

$44,000

M3852

M3365

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• Sunny lot on Calcite drive

• Unique layout that awaits your touch

• 3 bedroom, 1 bath Rancher

• Close to schools, parks & downtown

• 2 possible 3 BR Rancher

• Great location nr Tunkwa Lake

• Great Investment & views

• 2 lots, 2 titles

• Walking distance to downtown

• Fully fenced & landscaped

• Upgrades to roof & electric

• 153 acres of Farm land

• Water, gas, sewer to lot line

• Detached double garage

• Newer Furnace, Fully fenced yard

• Basement is unfinished

• Quiet location, lots of parking

$43,000

$128,000

$146,900

$139,500

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M3843

M3811

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$198,000

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$41,900

M3909

• Nice, quiet neighborhood

M3758

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

• Quality builder available

• Desirable Nicola Wynd Dev.

$67,000

M3947

D SOL

• Beautiful river view

M3707

M3844

M3898

• 1500 sq.ft./ floor, wheelchair access

$79,000

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$39,900

• One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola

M3534

M3885

• Completely Re-plumbed & New HW Tank • 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher M3819 • Appliances included

• Extra large double lot

M3495

$89,000

M3751

$139.000

M3933

$159,000

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M3833

• Nice 3 BR, 2 full Bath, 1/2 duplex

• Upgrades inc Windows & siding

• Fam Room on Main w/2 BRs, Kitch

• 3BD with fenced yard and lane access

• And L.R. on 2nd storey. Fenced yard

• Ready for retirees or first time buyers

$159,000

$156,900

M3851

M3887

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

$30,000

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• Solid home with Lrg front yard

• Nice 2 Bedroom Condo

• Recent flooring in BR and Ktch

• New laminate flooring

• Long term Tenant for Investor

• Good for revenue or first timer

$115,000

$112,000

M3948

M3877

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$97,000

M3912

• Rev prop, Lvgrm, kitchen on main • Upper flr has 3 bdrms & full bath • Vinyl windows, fully fenced front yd

$103,000

M3823

• 2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot

• Great investment property

• Open plan for kitchen, DR & LR

• New laminate flooring

• Fully fenced yard & lots of parking

• Newer furnace, H/W tank

$99,900

$79,000

M3871

M3934

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• 2 bedrooms in strata building

• Approx 15 acres of prime dev. prop

• Lrg commercial area approx 6500 sf

• Lrg commercial space in Merritt

• One of a kind in downtown

• Well know location

• Central location, Laminate floors

• Current zoning I3 w/portion in ALR

• Located in downtown core

• 12,000 Sq Ft, Building has HVAC

• Potential dev opportunties

• Insurance office across the lane

• New roof in 2010

• Subdivision potential

• Roof HVAC, w/roll down sec. door

• Reasonable lease rate

• Bring your building plans

• Adjacent to city’s only Drycleaners

$440,000

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$76,900

M3486

$499,000

L3873

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M3949

$85,000

M3942

$85,900

M3935

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• Perfect family business!! 35 seating • Licensed restaurant,16 outdoor seats • All equipment & inventory incl

• 2 storey log home, Mile High Estates • Wood stove, wood flrs throughout • Gourmet kitch w/ custom cabinets

• Outstanding views, lots of privacy • Nearly 20 acres, all new fencing • 3 BR, 2 Bath Home, Move-in ready!

• Luxurious 3 BR Custom Log Home • Great starter or retirement home • Laundry on main, Games room/ • 2 lots for the price of 1 more • Resort style Atmosphere- Mile High! • 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms

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$409,000

$349,000

$375,000

• Starting out, over or renting out • Renovated 3 BR M.H, new roof

M3926

M3923

M3822

M3881

M3894

$269,900

M3805

• New roof, 40 Gal HW Tank

• Spacious 4 bdrm home • Family neighborhood, awesome deck • Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table

• 2 BR, 2 Bath Manufactured home • Open floor plan offers casual living • Skylights and upgraded appliances

• Great 4 BR family home w/3 Baths • Wood floors, Custom Brkfst nook • Roof 1 year old and Hot tub

• 4BR, 3 bath home with inlaw • Immaculate Manufactured home suite • Gas Fireplace, Vaulted ceilings • New Lam. floors, C/Vac & gas FP • Newer Laminate flooring, no • Storage sheds & double car garage carpet

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$258,000

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• Move in ready w/ walk-out bsmt • Backing on to Greenbelt

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• Great starter or investment, 5BR • New kitch, baths, flring throughout • New H/E furnace, a/c, roof, windows

• 2,630 sq.ft Log home on 2.15 acres

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$235,000

$207,000

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M3817

M3818

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M3882

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More jobs, less taxes positive Parliament stories are best met through bigger government and more governmental

spending or smaller government with taxpayers deciding where

to spend their hardearned money. This is, to a large extent, an

ideological debate, and while most agree with the need to balance

taxation levels, there is disagreement on where the balance point

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DAN ALBAS View from the HILL As I write this week’s report to you, it happens to be tax freedom day. This is the day where your combined tax bill from all levels of government is considered to be “paid” by the average Canadian and from that point on, any income can go towards paying for expenses, discretionary spending, debt or directed to savings, etc. I believe that we should never overlook the fact that it takes roughly half a year to get to this point, although the upside is that five years ago it took nearly seven months to reach tax freedom day. Today, the federal tax burden on Canadians is at its lowest level in 50 years. Lowering of the GST rate from seven per cent to five per cent and reducing income taxes are primary reasons for these changes. However, there have been nearly 150 different types of tax reductions introduced by our government overall in recent years. In addition, over one million low income families, seniors and individuals have been removed from the tax rolls over this same timeframe to directly benefit those most in need. Ultimately, these changes leave more money in your wallet so you can decide how those funds can best benefit you and your family. It is estimated that the burden on the average family today has been reduced by more than $3,000 per year in combined taxes. Often, the debate within the House of Commons will focus on how best to grow jobs and the support the Canadian economy and whether these objectives

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Website helps House transparency From Page 19 One point that is not in dispute is that last week, Statistics Canada announced over 95,000 net new jobs were created all across Canada in the month of May — the majority being full time, in the private sector. This was the second largest monthly job gain in Canadian history, and I was pleased to see that youth employment was also up by over 54,000 jobs — the largest increase in youth employment in roughly 30 years. Since July 2009, there are now over one million net new jobs in Canada. Our job creation record is the best within the G7. Odds are you may not have heard about Canada’s recent success in new jobs or our progress in moving tax freedom day earlier in the year. I have noted most of the recent media focus has been on a fellow backbench MP

resigning from caucus as the principal news story dominating a large segment of our parliamentary press gallery. Over the same timeframe, there have also been many important bills that have moved forward, but again are largely unreported as the focus remains on the actions of a few and overlooks the work of many. If I sound somewhat jaded with how some of the Ottawa media cover what we do in Ottawa, it is in large part because I feel our positive work and many accomplishments are constantly ignored or overlooked. This past week, I spoke in support of several different private members’ bills that are important to citizens in Okanagan-Coquihalla. I know from my experience with my own private member’s bill how much effort and compromise is required to bring a bill though the House.

Kamloops police briefs Vehicle stolen with owner literally in tow At approximately 1 a.m. on June 10, Kamloops RCMP were contacted by a male reporting that his truck had just been stolen. The male caller was in his trailer, attached to his truck, when it was stolen. The male indicated that they had departed an Aberdeen area hotel, but was uncertain where they were headed. He gave RCMP a description of his vehicle and the trailer that he was inside of, and was eventually able to provide a landmark that alerted police to a possible location. The stolen vehicle was located in the Sun Rivers area, but the suspect(s) had fled. The investigation is ongoing and RCMP are asking for anyone with information on this incident to call thr Kamloops RCMP detachment at (250) 8283000 or Crimestoppers.

One dead, one hospitalized after rollover Just after 11:30 p.m. on June 8, Kamloops Rural RCMP were called to the scene of motor vehicle accident on Sun Peaks Road where a single vehicle had rolled. A 33-yearold male was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and pronounced dead at the scene and a 24-year-old male was transported to Royal Inland Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The surviving driver is being investigated for impaired driving in relation to the accident. It is believed that both males were residing in the Sun Peaks area at the time of the accident. A traffic analyst attended the scene to assist with determining the cause of the accident and the investigation is ongoing at this time.

The fact that so many of these bills are overlooked is disappointing. Fortunately, there is a solution. Openparliament.ca is a volunteerrun website by creator Michael Mulley. Open Parliament is an incredible resource and does an outstanding job of compiling what occurs within the House of Commons and presents that information in a very user-friendly and informative manner. In

short, Open Parliament allows you to keep tabs on what occurs in the House of Commons and, most importantly, it is a very effective tool for citizens to hold their elected members of Parliament to account. I encourage citizens to visit Open Parliament to hold me to account. Speeches, member statements, voting records and even my Twitter feed

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VICTORIA – Canada’s first provincial Green Party politician is also the first MLA to take the oath of office as the B.C. legislature gets set to resume sitting. Climate scientist Andrew Weaver was sworn in last Thursday as MLA for Oak BayGordon Head, the first of 85 MLAs elected to the 40th Parliament of B.C. Weaver said he plans to bring a different style to the legislature, emphasizing policy rather than the loud political theatre that some of the news media prefer. “We should be here to do policy, not to fight,” he said. “Criticism is easy. Constructive criticism is more difficult.” One issue Weaver plans to press the government on is its ambitious agenda to develop liquefied natural gas exports. He said the current high price in the Asian market is unsustainable in the longer term, because of competition from Russia, the U.S. and Australia, and China’s development of horizontal fracturing technology to exploit its own shale gas reserves.

Andrew Weaver proudly wears his new MLA pin after being sworn in as MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head. Tom Fletcher/Black Press

He warned that “massive taxpayer subsidy” may be used to get into a market where prices can only decline. Weaver also repeated the Green Party’s call for a provincial budget officer, similar to the federal office that reviews government plans before they are implemented. “We have accountability at the tail end of policy,” he said. B.C. Green Party leader Jane Sterk said she expects Weaver to have more influence than other independent MLAs because of his

Green affiliation, his relationships with BC Liberal MLAs and his scientific credentials. Weaver has taken leave from his faculty position at the University of Victoria, but he said he will remain active in his scientific role. Premier Christy Clark unveiled her new cabinet lineup in Vancouver Friday, followed by a swearing-in ceremony conducted by Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon at Government House on Monday.

BC Liberal MLAs were sworn in at the legislative chamber Tuesday, along with Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington. NDP MLAs took the oath on Wednesday. Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart announced Wednesday he will resign his seat as soon as he is sworn in, making way for Clark to run in a byelection in mid-July. The legislature is to meet some time this summer to pass the BC Liberal government’s pre-election budget.

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He may not be a conventional show dog, but boy, can Pete move. The 10-year-old mixed-breed is one of eight Merritt dogs that qualified for the 2013 National Dog Agility Championships in Leduc, Alta. from Aug. 1 to 4 at the recent regional agility championships in Langley. Pete’s proud owner, Val Davenport, said she was surprised at how well Pete did. “I was shocked the first day,” she said. “The first thing he ran in, he got a first place in. It was

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Nicola Valley canines excel at agility event From Page 21 She said she hadn’t practiced agility with Pete for over three years. “He was kind of beaten up and everything, the little guy,” she said. “I trained him for agility for a couple years and then I stopped. I just decided, after three-and-a-half years, to take him to the championships, and he got sixth place and he’s qualified to go to the nationals.” Her Australian Shepherd Seamus also qualified for the nationals. Dogs compete in classes by their size, Davenport said. She said training animals is rewarding for both owner and animal. “I have horses and dogs and I just love training them. It’s just something for them to do for their minds. All of them have potential,” she said. “You don’t have to have these pure-bred, thousand-dollar poodles that you bring

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‘The Nicola Valley was well-represented at the event.’ — AGILITY INSTRUCTOR MAUREEN SANDERSON

in from Florida. Those dogs are bred to do these things; these dogs aren’t. You don’t know what your dog has potential for until you try it. Don’t ever judge a rescue dog.” Davenport said she has high hopes for her dogs as she continues training them. “I’m in search and rescue and I would really like to take my dogs up to the level where I can go looking for people with them,” she said. Five dog handlers from the Nicola Valley attended the regional championships with 10 dogs between them. Eight of the 10 dogs qualified for the national competition and many plan to attend,

said Merritt’s Iron Mountain K-9 Agility Centre owner and instructor Maureen Sanderson. Sanderson took her three standard poodles (Jazz, Kalli and Mercedes) to the competition, and seven-year-old Jazz took first place and was crowned the 22-inch Special Division Champion for 2013. Sanderson’s eight-year-old poodle Kalli was also a podium winner, placing second in the 16-inch Veterans’ Division and earning the fifth-highest aggregate score in the entire event — out of well over 300 dogs. Other Nicola Valley handlers at the event were Susan Chutter with golden retrievers Bella and Luau; Robin Brodie and border collie-cross Peso; and Marlene Allgrove with her Jack Russell terrier, Austin, and papillon, LR, who is owned by Lorna Leaman. “The Nicola Valley was well-represented at the event [by the handlers and their dogs],” Sanderson said in an email.

Merritt’s Maureen Sanderson and her poodle Jazz stand proud on the podium at the B.C./Yukon Regional Agility Championships in Langley earlier this month. Submitted

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Eastern emergency treatment for a stroke DR. HONG CHUNG Merritt ACUPUNCTURE I was very sad to hear that one of my friends in Vancouver recently had a stroke. He has been in a coma in the hospital for the past month. Strokes happen suddenly and can cause serious complications and repercussions, so someone at risk of having a stroke – as well as their family members – should know its warning signs and symptoms and how to treat it in an emergency. Risk factors include hypertension, diabetes,

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high cholesterol, and senile infirmity. According to Eastern medicine, there are some warning signs and symptoms before a real wind stroke hits: paralysis of one side of the body; altered consciousness; awkward speech; a stiff neck; facial flushing and the feeling of heat rising upward; numbness or weakness in the hands and feet, especially in the thumb and index finger; dizziness and nausea; strange sounds in the ear; frequent twitching of the eyelids; a heavyheaded feeling and more frequent headaches, especially in the morning; double or blurry vision; deviated tongue to one side; and eye congestion or bloodshot eyes. The most important

‘This technique is especially useful when you are somewhere where emergency responders may have difficulty reaching you, such as when camping in the mountains.’ — HERALD COLUMNIST HONG CHUNG

emergency response for a stroke is to call 911 immediately, or “scoop and run” to the hospital. It is difficult to heal if not treated within three hours after the first symptoms appear as brain cells may die. Next, the victim or anyone in the vicinity should do the following while waiting for emergency responders to arrive: calm the victim down mentally and physically; raise the head higher than the

heart to lower blood pressure in the brain; turn the head to one side to prevent food from going into the windpipe if vomiting occurs; and if the body is very hot, apply cold compresses to the forehead and/or chest. I would also like to recommend another emergency procedure that can be done. It is very simple and effective. It improves circulation so that the lighter symptoms disappear. Even if the symptoms

are very severe, this could prevent them from getting worse. The procedure: prick the tip of each of the 10 fingers (we call this acu-point Shixuan Xue) and toes (Qiduan Xue). Use a sterilized needle or lancet, pricking to a depth of approximately two millimetres right in the centre of the convex area at the tip of the fingers, starting with the thumb of one hand and working your way to the little finger one by one. Squeeze each finger tip to draw three to five drops of blood. Stop doing it if the stroke symptoms disappear. If not, continue pricking each subsequent finger of each hand, then move on to the toes. This technique is especially useful when you are somewhere

sciousness (by any cause), severe headaches, and stomach aches. However, do not forget that this treatment should be temporary, just until first responders arrive.

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Choose whole grains Over white breads, white rice, and processed and refined carbohydrates that digest quickly in the body and can cause rapid fluctuations in blood glucose levels. Whole grains, starchy vegetables and legumes provide fibre and break down more slowly in the body, sustaining blood glucose levels. Watch out for hidden sources of sugar Some healthy foods like yogurt and oatmeal may contain added sugars. Choose plain varieties of yogurt or oatmeal, then add a naturally-sourced, calorie-free sweetener like Truvia brand

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Locals hit the ground running at Merritt races

UP TO SPEED (Clockwise from top left) Kamloops’ Tanya LeClair and Katrina Cavaliere celebrate just before the finish line of the 10K. Merrittonian Wendy Silverwood (number 418) stays on pace in the 5K. Local Tosha Illingworth adds a little strength training to her 5K by pushing a little one along for the ride. Seven-year-old Alexander Howard goes neck and neck with Helena Jordo to the finish line of the 5K. About 300 people competed in Sunday’s 5K, 10K and half-marathon races. Ian Webster/Herald

Look for complete 2013 Merritt Country Run results in the Tuesday, June 18 edition of the Merritt Herald

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Seventeen-year-old Merritt Centennials defenceman Dane Birks can be forgiven if he was a little tired in class this past week. The Grade 12 student at Merritt Secondary School experienced the thrill of a lifetime in slightly less than 48 hours as he was the only BCHL player invited to a special evaluation camp put on by the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, June 5 at the Bell Sports Complex, home of the legendary original-six NHL franchise. “I flew out at 4 a.m. on Tuesday and arrived in Montreal that night,” Birks said. “All day Wednesday, we worked

out for the Canadiens’ staff. “That same day, I flew back to B.C., and was home in Merritt by 3 a.m. Thursday morning. It was exhausting.” Birks was recently listed by Central Scouting as the 121st best North American skater eligible for the 2013 NHL draft, slated for Newark, New Jersey on June 30. A total of 56 prospects from across Canada, primarily from major Junior A teams, made the trip to Montreal for a full day of medical and fitness evaluations. Players also participated in a variety of tests and exercises designed to gauge their potential for success at the NHL level ahead of the upcoming NHL

draft. “We had to be at the rink Wednesday morning by 7 a.m.,” Birk said. “After they took various body measurements (height, weight, body fat), we had a meeting in the Canadiens’ dressing room. That was pretty cool. Then we had some breakfast in the Canadiens’ lounge. [Montreal players] Markov, Gionta and Eller were there. “We were in groups of seven for the off-ice testing. I won the beep test in my group with a score of 12.3. They also timed us on the treadmill and on the bench press.” A Canadiens’ press release stated that other

tests included the MyerBriggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment, a questionnaire that measures perception and decision-making, and a Functional Movement Screen (FMS), a set of seven physical tests of strength and coordination aimed at identifying areas of weakness and tightness in the body. “In the afternoon, we went on the ice and did shooting and skating drills. I was the top skater in my group,” Birks said. “Afterwards, they set up a video camera and taped our stride, our crossovers, our backwards skating and our stops and starts.” By mid-afternoon,

Birks and the other young players were out of their hockey gear and on a shuttle bus back to the airport for their various flights. “Unfortunately, I had to wait a couple of hours for my flight home,” Birk said. Asked if he had any time to get to know the other players at the evaluation camp, Birks said, “No, not really. We were busy, non-stop. Everyone was doing stuff.” Thirty of the drafteligible players who participated in the NHL combine two weeks ago in Toronto were on hand at the Canadiens’ camp on Wednesday. They included Halifax Mooseheads goaltender

Zachary Fucale (the topranked North American goaltender) and Bo Horvat of the London Knights, currently ranked 15th by NHL Central Scouting. “It was a great experience, even if it was for a short amount of time,” Birks said. “Just

to be around the guys, and to see the kind of facilities the Canadiens have.” The Montreal Canadiens will have the 25th selection in the opening round of the NHL draft, and currently hold six selections in the first three rounds.

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While the ice may 0be out of the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena at this time of year, the Merritt Centennials Junior A hockey club is still very much in business. The longest continuously-run franchise in the British Columbia Hockey League issued several important announcements last week. Leading the list was the announced trade of 18-year-old Cents’ forward Brendan Lamont to the Trail Smoke Eaters for 19-year-old veteran defenceman Shane Poulson. Lamont, from Langley, played two full seasons for Merritt, scoring 13 goals and adding 27 assists for 40 points in 129 regular season and playoff games. During his time in Merritt, Lamont became a fan favourite because of his tremendous speed, his daredevil play and his relentless forecheck.

“I want to thank Brendan for two great years,” Centennials head coach and GM Luke Pierce said in a press release. “Brendan was a great member of our community and our organization and will be definitely missed. We wish Brendan all the best in Trail, and know that he’ll be an asset to the Smoke Eaters.” Poulson, from Kamloops, played a season and a half in Trail, compiling 33 points on nine goals and 24 assists in 73 games, along with 64 penalty minutes. “We are very excited about the addition of Shane,” said Pierce. “He is an intelligent, puckmoving defenceman who, we believe, will fit seamlessly into our system.” Pierce went on to add, “Shane will add to what is already turning out to be a very deep core on the blueline.” The Centennials also announced last week the addition of Hayley Hill as the new athletic therapist and equipment

manager. Hill replaces Kyla Knox who has moved on from hockey and is planning to start a family. Hill worked this past season with the Humbolt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior League. Prior to that, she worked as an athletic therapist with the OJHL’s Wellington Dukes and Markham Waxers, as well as at the 2011 Memorial Cup. “Finding a qualified therapist and equipment manager at this level is not easy,” Pierce said. “We consider ourselves very lucky to have found Hayley. In speaking with Dean Brockman in Humbolt, he had nothing but positive things to say about Hayley and is sad to see her go.” Hill is very much looking forward to working in the BCHL, the most highly-regarded Junior A league in Canada. “I’m extremely excited to be starting the next chapter of my career in Merritt,” she said. “I look forward to work-

ing with all the talented players and coaches in the Centennials’ organization and can’t wait to start the season in beautiful British Columbia.” Two long-serving Merritt Centennials’ players who graduated at the end of the 201213 season have committed to university hockey programs beginning in September. Twenty-one-year-old centre Brent Fletcher, from New Westminster, will be joining former Centennial Chad Brears at the University of Alabama at Huntsville, a NCAA Div. 3 school. Fletcher, Merritt’s captain last season, played 158 regular season games for the Centennials, tallying 18 goals and 28 assists for 46 points, as well as 110 penalty minutes. He also had three goals and four assists in eight career playoff games with the Cents. “During the course of his three seasons in Merritt, Brent was an outstanding contributor both on and off the ice.

He was instrumental in the rebuilding process of our organization and exemplifies everything we stand for,” said Pierce. “Brent’s work ethic and passion set the bar high for our players here, and he’ll be greatly missed in our dressing room and in the community. We wish him all the best in the NCAA and are confident he’ll be a big part of the UAH Chargers program.” Fletcher’s teammate, 20-year-old Sean Maktaak, has also committed to a post-secondary institution and will continue his hockey career. Maktaak will be attending Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops and will join the Wolfpack hockey program. Maktaak, a Penticton native, played 143 games for the Centennials. He collected 22 goals and 46 assists for 68 points, and amassed 208 penalty minutes. Maktaak also had a goal and four

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DOUBLES YOUR PLEASURE The Merritt and District Tennis Club held its annual city doubles tournament on the weekend at the club’s courts adjacent to the Merritt Golf and Country Club. (Above) Anita Orton (far left) watches as partner Marinda Bester prepares to hit a forehand shot against the team of Diane Quinn and Deanna Sheloff. Bester and Orton defeated Quinn and Sheloff in a thrilling three-set match that went to a tiebreaker (6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (8-6) to win the ladies’ title. In men’s action, the team of Amadeep Khanguira and Peter Dosanjh topped Harbans Sandhu and Harinder Singh 6-1, 6-3. Finally, in mixed doubles’ play, Quinn and Dosanjh came out ahead of Bester and Khanguira 8-2 in a pro set final. Ian Webster/Herald

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please contact Stacy Wormell, ASK Wellness Merritt, 250-315-0098, stacy@ askwellness.ca. BAILLIE HOUSE Taking orders to sell 30lb buckets of fresh, sliced, ready to eat out of the freezer, strawberries! There is also a 11 lb bucket. Orders can be placed by stopping by the Baillie House at 2202 Voght St., by calling 250-378-0349, or by emailing us at bailliehouse@shaw. ca. Orders must be placed and paid for by June 14th and picked up on June 22nd VALLEY VISUAL ARTISTS Annual Show & Sale at the Courthouse Art Gallery until June 29. Gallery is open Thursdays from 4 - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, noon - 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome! NV FISH AND GAME Father’s Day Fish, June 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the children’s trout pond at

Kentucky-Alleyne Lake.Hamburgers and drinks for the kids, coffee for adults. For more info. call Cyril 250315-0280. NEWBARK RESCUE Newbark Rescue & Rehoming Merritt Branch is hosting an adoption event, June 22 at Blooming Pets, 2067 Quilchena Ave, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are also looking for more foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, till they find a fur-ever home, please contact Margie @ newbark_ rescue@hotmail.com. NV FISH AND GAME Steak dinner fundraiser, Saturday, June 22 at the Hitchin’ Post in Lower Nicola. Two settings at 5 and 7 p.m. Silent auction, 50/50 and door prizes. Tickets available at Ponderosa Sports and Nicola Valley Outdoors. For more info. 250-378-4904. MERRITT LIVE Open auditions at the Culture Club, June 15 and 19.

Demonstrate your skills as an actor, singer, musician, and/or performer. Those presenting their acting skills will be asked to do their best at memorizing a short piece provided prior to the audition date. For more info. contact merrittlivetheatresociety@ gmail.com

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. MERRITT ART WALK July 1 - August 5 Pick up your Art Walk books from the info. centre or various businesses that have the Art Walk logo and check out the great art work on display! For more info. contact, nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com

NV RIDERS POKER RIDE Saturday, June 22 at Rainbow Trails, 6 kms up Patchett Rd. off Coldwater Rd. Registration at 9 a.m., start at 10 a.m. The ride is approximately 4 hours and overnight camping is available. Beautiful trails, great prizes and cash awards. Call Tracey, 250-3780339, for more info. or to donate prizes.

MSS REUNION Are you an MSS 1983 grad? We are having a 30 year reunion the weekend of Aug. 2-4, 2013. If you could have, should have, or did graduate in 1983, please contact Patty Beers (Cressy) at 250.378.9503 or beers2@telus.net for more info. GOOD SAM RV CLUB Next campout is at Harmon Lake July 16-22 at the Elks campsite. Everyone is invited to join our local club. Call Del lawrence 250-3789849 for more info. Pets on leash and children are welcome.

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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.

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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 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca T: #merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday 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 Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca Nicola Valley Better Breathers Third Wednesdays 1 p.m. Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. 4-H Club Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-3785028 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 7 p.m. Garden Sushi - Scott: 250-3783502 www.nvdra.com N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m. 2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5925

N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday 7 p.m. 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 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. Thrift Store First Tuesday NVGH basement 250-3789100 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911

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We require immediately Class 1 drivers for Canada and US for the following positions: • US Team drivers • Part Time /Casual Drivers for Canada/US • Drivers interested in a truck share program for Canada/US. We supply you with a paid company cell, fuel cards, all paid picks and drops, assigned units and regular home time. All you need is 3 yrs veriﬁable experience, clean abstract and a good attitude. Please indicate on your resume the position applying for. Please fax resumes and abstracts to 250546-0600, or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

Looking for a

PARTS PERSON

experience preferred. Please bring in your resume to 2114 Nicola Ave. or mail to Firman Auto Parts, Box 969, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8. No phone calls please.

Obituaries

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Obituaries Obituaries

Elmer Abram REIMER Elmer Abram Reimer, aged 75 years, passed away peacefully in ICU, Kamloops, BC, on June 8, 2013. He will be sadly missed by his wife Janice, many nieces and nephews, as well as many relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Peter and Susan Reimer. A Celebration of Life will be held at Crossroads Community Church on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. Should friends desire, donations may be made to a charity of choice.

A memorial to be announced ounnced aatt a later date with Kens Hobby friends obbby fri ien ends ds rov ovincee. from all over the Province.

Mary-Jane Couture It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of MaryJane. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 50 years, Eugene, her children; Michael, Sherri (Terry) and Yvonne, her 5 grandchildren; Tyler, Michelle, Basil, Cameron and Shannon. Survived also by her mother, Eva Schwab, brothers; Philip and Gerry, sisters; Bernadette, Yvette, Diane and Anita. Mary-Jane was predeceased by her father, Gabriel and sister, Lynn. Service to be held on June 15, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Sacred Heart Parish, 2326 Jackson Ave., Merritt, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Mary-Jane’s name, would be greatly appreciated.

Merritt Funeral Chapel, www.merrittfuneralchapel.com 250-378-2141

Lin (LB) Wotton

January 20, 1940-June 4th, 2013

Marie J. Gabara March 7, 1921 – June 11, 2013

The angels came on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. and took our Mom home to heaven. Mom was born on Reid Island and raised on Galiano Island. She was the eldest of seven sisters followed by two brothers. She later moved to Merritt in 1956 and called the Nicola Valley her home. She was the happiest when she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and friends. She always had a hug and smile for everyone. Today we let go of her hand and place it in the hand of Someone who will never let it go.

Services to be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church on June 22nd. Tea and Luncheon to follow in the church hall. Moms final resting place will be on Reid Island in the family cemetery.

No flowers by request.

Obituaries

With great sadness we say ay go ggoodbye oddby byee to to our friend Ken who passed peacefully edd peac cef eful ully lyy at RIH on May 31 st 22013. 0133. Ken is ﬁnallyy ll w ho ho Home with his Familyy aall who preceded him and whom missed. m hhee mis sse s d.

January 24, 1944 - June 8, 2013

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Lin passed away on June 4th, 2013 after a long battle with kidney and heart disease. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Elaine, his daughter, Heidi (John) Knuuttila and granddaughter, Audrey. He is also survived by his brother, Lorne (Ethel), sister, Elaine and numerous nieces and nephews. Lin was predeceased by his mother, Lillian, and father, Herbert. Lin was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and after completing his schooling, enjoyed a variety of careers including the Canadian Army, computer sales, and owning his own businesses. He returned to university in his 50’s and earned a Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Victoria. He taught in Ahousat and in 1998 moved to Merritt and taught Tech Ed. at the Coquihalla Middle School. Education and learning were a passion for Lin throughout his life. He wanted to inspire curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, while striving to do your best - traits that were passed on to his daughter and granddaughter. He was a teacher until the end as his wish was fulfilled to donate his body to the medical faculty at UBC, with the hope that education could be advanced. Spending time with family and friends was very important to Lin. He was always willing to share a story or song. He loved camping and exploring the back roads. He enjoyed model railroading, wood working, photography, and genealogy. Lin had a strong faith and was ready to be with the Lord. Thank you to the medical professionals in Merritt, Kelowna, and Merritt Home Care for their support and kindness. A special thank you to friends, Jim and Donna Harrington. A memorial service for Lin is planned for the latter part of July.

Merritt & District

Hospice Society What hat happens when I contact the Merritt & District Hospice society? A Hospice coordinator will meet with you and explain the program and learn your needs. Referrals can be made by family, physicians, nurses, friends, or patients themselves. c/o 3451 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C6 Contact: 250-280-4040

Raymond Honoré

BOUCHARD On June 9, 2013 Ray passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Ray was born August 10, 1931 in Fisher Branch, Manitoba and lived in Merritt since 1947. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Betty, his children Ron, Roger (Vickie) and Carol (Angelo), his grandchildren Marc (Brittany), Michelle (Ben), Nicole (Matt), Hailey (Dale) and Joel, his great grandson Tristan and many other loving relatives and friends. Ray will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Ken on Friday June 14th at 11 am, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In lieu of Áowers, a donation to the charity of your choice in memory of Mr Raymond Bouchard would be appreciated.

MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPEL Celebrate a memory • Funeral Services • Cremation •Burial •Monuments

Call 1-800-668-3379 or 250-378-2141 to book an appointment 2113 Granite Avenue, Merritt, BC

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born on June 1, 2013

Please drop off your resume to 2761 Forksdale Ave., Merritt, BC

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A Big Thank You to our family and friends for making our 50th anniversary so special! Thanks also for the many beautiful cards and presents,

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An Alberta Oilﬁeld Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. Full-time Logging Danglehead Processor Operator needed immediately for the Vernon area. Fax resume to 250-542-3587 or email: spence06@telus.net. JANITOR WANTED (TNT Janitor Service). Part-to-full time employment. Must be able to be security cleared. Mostly evening work. Phone 378-6534 or mail resume to Box 2838, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8

True Service

F/T Automotive Detailer Req’d • Attention to detail • Customer service oriented • Team player

No Experience Necessary Please send resume to: jleech@murraygmmerritt.com

SALES & SERVICE Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. We offer a clean and safe work environment in a motivating and fun atmosphere with a competitive salary and beneﬁts program. IF YOU POSSESS... • A desire to excel in customer service • The ability to successfully work in a physically demanding team atmosphere • Willingness to learn THEN KAL TIRE WANTS YOU TO BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Kal Tire, 2601 Nicola Avenue, Merritt, B.C.

Advertising Sales Representative Merritt Herald The Merritt Herald, an award winning twice-weekly newspaper, published in the Nicola Valley, is seeking a full time advertising consultant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. If you are a highly creative individual, with an ability to multi-task in a fastpaced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, a valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle - we would like to meet you. While experience is an asset, it is not a prerequisite. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Theresa Arnold, Publisher Merritt Herald 2090 Granite Ave., P.O. Box 9 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 e-mail: publisher@merrittherald.com

MERRITT HERALD

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is looking for a

FULL-TIME LANDSCAPER.

or apply in person.

• landscaping experience required • experience with power tools • driver’s license is a must.

Secure Vernon company looking for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, attention to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environment. boatsrlife@gmail.com

Please fax resumes to 250-378-4166

Home Care/Support

BUSINESS and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Manager - CITY OF MERRITT The City of Merritt is located in the beautiful Nicola Valley on the Coquihalla Highway. Known for quality services it is a great place to live, visit, work and play. The City offers a wide range of activities that appeal to every demographic and is the home of opportunity for business and industry in the region. “The City of Merritt is a progressive, attractive, economically viable city that is socially responsible and environmentally sustainable.” THE OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for an energetic and progressive leader of business development, attraction, retention and expansion to match the opportunity that abounds within the City of Merritt. The position also offers the opportunity to work in the areas of marketing and tourism development. As a member of the senior leadership team under the general direction of the CAO and within the policy framework established by City Council, the Manager shall coordinate, develop, and deliver the City’s promotions and business development strategies. The successful candidate will be required to address issues from council, the public and the business and Industrial community. Please see City website at www.merritt.ca for complete job posting details QualiÀed Candidates are invited to apply in the strictest conÀdence by 4:30 pm Monday, June 24, 2013 to The City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street PO Box 189, Merritt, British Columbia V1K 1B8 Attention: Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager On-line applications: cfraser@merritt.ca Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo a screening process including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract. Housing & Utilities Incls. w/ A Remarkable Compensation Package. Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Trades, Technical CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS needed for concrete forming in Kamloops. Good wages. Send resume to: majka99@telus.net or fax to 604-864-2796. WKM, a mechanical contractor located in Trail, BC, is looking for a Controller. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the day to day accounting operations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and ccra remittances. Must have a minimum of three years’ experience and have or be pursuing an accounting designation (minimum 4th level).

Please email resume to: wkm@shawcable.com.

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

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1 bdrm Apt. $575 plus hydro. Laundry on site.

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4 bdrm duplex. $975 plus utiltiies. 3 bdrm duplex. $900 plus utilities. 3 bdrm duplex. $800 plus utilities. New renos 2 bdrm duplex, $650. Newly renovated 3 bdrm fourplex. $750 plus hydro. 3 bdrm house Lower Nicola $1000 plus utilities. 4 bdrm house in SS Valley. $1400 plus utilities. 4 bdrm house on the Bench. $1200 + utilities.

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Suites, Upper Private 2 bdrm lake front suite on Nicola Lake. $950/mon. includes util. satellite TV & internet. No-pets, no smoking Avail July 1/13. 250-378-5519

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Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

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Trucks & Vans

By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, we will sell the stored goods of the following to recover costs of unpaid storage:

1994 Jeep Cherokee 4X4 4 dr white good shape 6 cyl motor new tires 228000 km $2500 obo call 250-378-3648 cell 250-525-1212

Utility Trailers 20’ Wardhaul hi-boy trailer, c/w ramps asking $4500 250-3785042

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Maintenance of Unsightly Properties The City of Merritt is seeking proposals from a service provider for the maintenance of “unsightly” private properties. The proposal package can be obtained by request to: Sean O’Flaherty, RPP Planning and Development Services Manager City of Merritt Email: soÁaherty@merritt.ca Tel: 250-378-8620

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SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE NOTICE TO MEMBERS: Nicola Valley Indian Services Association Society THIS IS NOTICE TO: ANY MEMBER OR PERSON ENTITLED TO MEMBERSHIP IN 1. Upper Nicola Band 2. Lower Nicola Band 3. Nooaitch Band 4. Shackan Band 5. Coldwater Band Regarding Resolutions On Constitution, Bylaws And Articles DATE: Monday June 24, 2013 PLACE: Lower Nicola Indian Band Hall TIME: 10:00 am To 2:00 pm

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Hours:

Monday to Saturday 9 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Closed Sundays & Holidays

MAIN LOCATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE 2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt

123 456 789

Phone: 250-378-2332