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THE CUTTING EDGE Fifty-two-year-old Horst Lehman, from Hefley Lake north of Kamloops, tries his hand at competitive slalom water skiing at the Grasslands Open on Saturday. The two-day competition, held on Shumway Lake halfway between Merritt and Kamloops on Highway 5A, attracted skiers from as far away as Prince George and Calgary. Merritt’s Dawson Sulz also took in the competition. He and his two daughters have joined the Kamloops Water Ski Club. Full story on page 22. Ian Webster/Herald

Merritt woman wins Kamloops dream home By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Merritt resident Sally Wong was in Kamloops on Tuesday to tour and receive the keys to her new house after winning the $588,000 top prize in the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA dream home lottery. Wong toured the house, located on Rockcress Drive in the Dufferin area of

Kamloops, with her sister Rhonda and nieces Jasmine and Adair. The modern, 3,000-square-foot home was conscutructed by the Thompson Rivers School of Trades and Technology and CHBA-Central Interior. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom house also has a 1,000 square foot basement. Wong described the initial feeling of winning the home on July 5 as “unreal” — and

a feeling that hasn’t quite sunk in yet. “I didn’t know the magnitude of the prize. I would have settled for a car,” she said with a laugh. “It doesn’t happen to people every day.” Wong currently lives in Merritt but commutes to Kamloops every day for work at the Ministry of Ctizens’ Services and Open Government. She said the commute gets exhausting,

especially in the winter. Wong said she will be living in her new home in Kamloops and has no plans to sell the house. She told the Herald she was out of town when the dream home was awarded, visiting her brother in the Lower Mainland. She was initially tipped off after listening to a voicemail from a co-worker. Wong said she then received many text mes-

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she said. The Kamloops YMCAYWCA house draw sold all 10,500 of its available tickets. The odds of winning were just one in 10,500. Wong told the Herald she’d like to acknowledge the tradespeople who worked on the construction of the home and thank the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA, its supporters and sponsors and said the home is a generous prize.

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Spatsum Creek blaze person-caused The Conservation Officer Service is taking tips in its quest to find the person or people responsible for the Spatsum Creek wildfire near Ashcroft that started in April. Investigators have determined the fire started on April 27 between 1 and 1:15 p.m. by a person, but are unsure if it was accidental or purposely set. “There were no natural causes that could’ve sparked this fire (lightning or natural spontaneous combustion) so that’s why investigators have come to the conclusion it was a person-caused fire,” said Melissa Welsh, a fire information officer for the Kamloops Fire Centre’s Wildfire

Management Branch. At its biggest, the fire burned more than 1,400 hectares — or 14 square kilometres. Well over 100 firefighters battled the blaze, and it is still “in control,” meaning crews are still on the ground monitoring the area, said Welsh. “I think that this fire will be in control for a while,” she said. “With the hot temperatures, if there are any hot spots that crews haven’t been able to access — it was pretty steep terrain that they were dealing with — or if we get into high temperatures throughout the summer and there’s something burning underground, it can re-ignite.” Welsh said the fire danger rating in the area is moderate, but

is expected to climb to high over the next few weeks with dry conditions and high temperatures. The Wildfire Management Branch recommends reducing the risk of causing a wildfire by avoiding campfires in windy conditions, maintaining a one-metre fireguard (fuel-free area without flammable materials) around the campfire and making sure fires are completely extinguished and ashes cold to the touch before leaving. Anyone with information about the fire can contact the B.C. Conservation Officer Service’s 24-hour tip line and make an anonymous report at 1-877-952-7277.

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FULL SELECTION OF MENS & LADIES APPAREL TNRD reconsiders Spences Bridge CBC rebroadcast The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has recently sent mail-out surveys in Spences Bridge that will determine whether or not funding of the TV and radio rebroadcasting services will continue in the area. This rebroadcasting service for Spences Bridge allows residents to watch TV or listen to CBC Radio without having to pay for Internet or cable. The service is paid for by the 181 properties in the area and the TNRD survey comes to reconsider the cost as usage

may have decreased, the TNRD stated in a press release. The release also states a recent review of the service for residential properties in that service area pay $29.87 per property per year on average for the service, whether used or not. If the preferred option in the survey is for TV only, the cost to property owners will not change. If the option is to continue providing only CBC Radio, then the cost to residential properties will decrease by $12.80 per year per property.

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School District 58 and its partners have inked a Violence Threat/Risk Assessment Protocol. The protocol outlines how different agencies, including RCMP and the Ministry of Children and Family Development, will communicate with teachers and other school personnel to reduce the risk of student violence in schools. “This is for the community and the kids,” School District 58 board chair Gordon Comeau said. “Now we just have to make sure we move the agenda forward and follow through with our commitments and I think our kids will be the benefactors of that — and so will our communities.” Comeau, City of Merritt Fire Prevention Officer Sky McKeown, the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s Helen Kormendy,

Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Executive Director Yvonne Hare and RCMP Sgt. Norm Flemming inked seven copies of the agreement last Thursday. Flemming said the protocol addresses the issue of school safety by ensuring community groups share information they feel could affect the safety of people at the school. “I think it’s a good, proactive step and it’s something the community can look at with a level of confidence that safety is being provided,” Flemming said. “If we have information that can assist in developing an understanding of the behaviour of an individual or a group of individuals, we are now more inclined to be sharing that.” If necessary, school personnel could conduct a risk assessment after they receive information about a violence threat, Flemming said.

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The protocol is the second of its kind to be made official in B.C., and aligns with the provincial E.R.A.S.E. (which stands for “Expect Respect and a Safe Education”) strategy to reduce bullying, which

the province adopted last summer. “This kind of community partnership is exactly what we need in British Columbia — people in different sectors working together to help

prevent violence and make school a safe, supportive environment for children and their families,” Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux said in a press release.

LNIB, Kinder Morgan talk pipeline spill By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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In the wake of an oil spill that leaked about five barrels of oil just south of Merritt last month, the Lower Nicola Indian Band and oil company Kinder Morgan to discuss what happened. The band confirmed the spill was on its traditional territory and requested a meeting with the oil company to discuss concerns and the option of having Kinder Morgan fund a local emergency response facility. LNIB Executive

Director Arnie Narcisse told the Herald the meeting was held in Vancouver with Kinder Morgan CEO Ian Anderson. Narcisse said as he expected, Kinder Morgan emphasized the small extent of the oil spill when they met with band representatives. Narcisse said he proposed the idea of completely rebuilding the pipeline to Anderson and was told it would be an expensive proposition. He said Anderson seemed to disregard that idea, not taking it too seriously, and

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told Narcisse a total rebuild isn’t something they’re contemplating at this point in time. Narcisse said he reminded Anderson that to date, the band has not threatened any lawsuits in terms of prohibiting them from going ahead with their expansion. “We’re still in negotiation in terms of any final agreement we strike with Kinder Morgan,” Narcisse said. A communications officer for Kinder Morgan told the Herald the company could not comment on the details of their meeting with the

band as they are confidential. Narcisse said the band is willing to work with the oil company but if Kinder Morgan does something to upset the band or threatens the environment, the option of a lawsuit is possible. He said the LNIB and Kinder Morgan are in the early stages of negotiations and plan to meet once a month, although there was no set date for a July meeting by press time. “We’re looking at the final definition of some sort of impactbenefit agreement, at the end of the day,”

Narcisse said, noting there are multiple steps in the process before that agreement may arise. He said in this agreement, the band hopes to set up some sort of revenue share formula and environmental protections. He said the band negotiating committee would also like to see terms such as improvements to reserve infrastructure, water lines and expansion of their firehall in the benefit agreement. The terms in the agreement would be in place regardless of whether or not another oil spill

occurs, Narcisse said. Narcisse said the band’s negotiating committee is currently meeting to contemplate their terms and will then get back to Kinder Morgan. As for the idea of having a local emergency response teams, which was discussed at the June meeting, Narcisse said he was told by Kinder Morgan the company would like to see First Nations groups in the region partner and set up regional emergency response teams. This initiative is something Kinder Morgan would fund, Narcisse said.

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TNRD shares growth predictions with city The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regular council meeting notes from July 9, 2013. Introduction In 1995, the province adopted the Growth Strategies Amendment Act to provide regional districts and their member municipalities with an opportunity to “macro-plan” and co-operatively manage regional issues and growth between municipal and electoral areas. In May of 2000, the board of directors of the ThompsonNicola Regional District (TNRD) adopted the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). In 2011, the board of directors resolved to update the RGS via the minor amendment process. The Regional Growth Strategy is not a land use plan, but a co-operative strategy for achieving a sustainable future for the region. It provides a framework for:

• Taking action on development and settlement issues by the regional district, its municipalities and government agencies; • Co-ordinating efficient use of land, public facilities, services, finances, and other resources over the next 25 years; • Encouraging a variety of economic opportunities, land use choices, and quality of life attributes in an affordable and efficient manner; and • Ensuring our environment and natural amenities are protected and conserved as the region continues to develop. Our regional vision A sustainable future: to create a balance among goals relating to human settlement, economic development and environmental conservation, to ensure that development actions do not significantly limit the options of future generations. Vision statement: The TNRD is a unique region of diverse urban

and rural communities, wilderness and natural resource opportunities, and a vibrant economy. Building on this diverse mix of urban and rural, resource and wilderness settings shall be the dominant guiding principle as new development is encouraged. Urban places will grow while retaining their existing scope and character; rural places will remain rural while accepting appropriate new development; and settlement in resource areas will be limited and carefully managed. Goals • Promote and encourage local and regional economic development • Protect and enhance the natural environment • Protect and maintain access to the resource base • Preserve the rural wilderness character of the region • Protect farmland and encourage farming • Ensure adequate and appropriate services are provided

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• Maintain mobility throughout the region • Ensure an adequate range of housing opportunities is available • Promote regional collaboration on common issues • Co-operate with First Nations in planning and servicing matters Context To inform an updated strategy for growth in the TNRD, a review of historical data led to the following forecasts of future trends in population, housing, and economic change that we anticipate will have an impact on regional growth over the next 25 years. Population forecast: the population in the regional district is expected to grow at an average rate of 0.8 per cent per year yielding an increaseof 29,000 residents over 25 years. Of the 29,000 new residents, 85 per cent of them will likely

locate in the two largest cities, Kamloops and Merritt. Due to a growing proportion of our population aging and past the family formation stage, migration (domestic and international) will grow in importance for maintaining regional population growth. Housing forecast: the demand for housing is expected to grow at an annual rate of 1.1 per cent per year. Eighteen-thousand additional housing units are expected to be built over 25 years, with 60 per cent of those units being detached single family dwellings. Of the 18,000 housing units to be built over the next 25 years, 75 per cent of those units will likely be located in Kamloops and Merritt, continuing a national and global trend of people migrating from rural to urban areas.

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As the summer vacation months get underway, so too has the summer reading club at the Merritt Library. July 2 marked the opening party for the 2013 summer reading club titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Up, Up and Away.â&#x20AC;? Classes are being held all summer for three age groups: three to five, six to nine and 10 to 12. Registration is free and all children are welcome to attend the classes and activities which will be held Tuesdays through Fridays, Merritt Library manager Deborha Merrick said. She said parents should call the library to find out what times to bring their children to the reading club. Organizer Katarina Desimone said the club is designed to give kids a way to maintain or improve their reading

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levels during the summer by reading during their absence from school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of times, kids leave school and they go into â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;summer mode,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read and they actually lose up to five months of what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already learnt,â&#x20AC;? Desimone said. She said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fun way the library helps kids keep on track with their reading skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We read in the class. We encourage

kids to take out books. We get them to read as many books as possible,â&#x20AC;? Desimone said, adding the club is also a great way for the kids to make friends. The reading club will also offer plenty of other activities for its participants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing human foosball, human snakes and ladders, human battleship and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having a glow in the dark Star Wars war sometime in the summer,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The Friends of the Merritt Library group is offering people the chance to win a $1,000 in the draw â&#x20AC;&#x153;It Pays to Use Your Library.â&#x20AC;? The contest requires entrants to describe in no more than 100 words or five lines of text a positive experience at the library. Multiple entries are allowed, but each one must describe a different experience. Entries must be emailed in to FOLmerritt@shaw. ca by Nov. 26, as the purpose of the contest is to get people who access the library to use their computers. The library offers free computer instruction as well. A second prize of $100 will be awarded to the writer of the best entry. Contact the Merritt Library at (250) 378-4737 for more information.

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HERALD OPINION Reminiscing on the good ol’ glory days By Dale Bass

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Around this office, I’m one of the older ones. Sure, there are a couple of folks here who have a few more months on me but, for the most part, well, let’s just say I have shoes older than a lot of my co-workers. Which made it particularly neat to be the youngster for at least a few hours earlier this month during a trip back to Ontario. Every Thursday, a group of retirees from the London Free Press, the place where I started out in this journalism business and put in more than a quarter-century, gets together at a really old bar downtown to throw back a pint or two and relax. In journalism schools throughout this land, professors are teaching about the history of this craft, about the old days, hot lead, press passes, newspaper clippings, copy boys (yes, we called them that because yes, that’s what they were) and multiple deadlines. An afternoon with these selfproclaimed old geezers would accomplish just as much education, liberally laced with laughter. First, it was neat to be considered “the kid” again, a moniker I was given on my first day in the newsroom, when several of the reporters there recognized me — my dad had worked in sports there for a time — and took great delight in having someone around who was so young she couldn’t even get a drink at the bar at the press club across the road. The bartender had known me since I was in diapers. The Thursday gathering began as many do when years have passed.

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Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS With the sandbags on the Nicola River bank by the curve on Voght Street gone, it looks like Merritt got lucky and escaped this year’s flood season reasonably dry, but as we are all well aware, lots of other Canadian cities didn’t get so lucky. The most recent

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flooding happened in a flash because of heavy downpours in Toronto. City streets and subway stations collected 126 millimetres of rain in just two hours on Monday. While it’s not possible to point at one extreme weather event as definitively caused by global warming, this recent rash of flash floods and torrential downpours in some parts of North America, when taken with simultaneously intensifying drought conditions in other parts of the continent, appear to make a case for climate change. Some parts are getting wetter while others get drier — and the comparative suffixes

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there indicate a change from a previous, or normal, state. Still, there are people who deny global warming as a cause of climate change. By nature, weather is variable, and the earth’s climate has been changing since the beginning of time, regardless of human activity. Look at the Ice Age, they say. The climate has changed since then. OK, there is no arguing that the earth’s climate has changed, but that really doesn’t address the question at hand. Is human activity responsible for speeding up these irreversible changes with, ultimately, gradually

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worsening consequences? How can a person reasonably deny that pumping carbon into the atmosphere — where it stays for thousands of years — will not have any consequences? Where do these global warming deniers think carbon emissions go, exactly? True, oceans do have a carbon sinking process, but it takes thousands of years and in the meantime, humans continue to pump billions of tons of carbon into the atmosphere every year. The rest of those emissions become trapped in the atmosphere as heat, and that is, plain and simple, messing with our

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weather. We may have escaped apocalyptic floods in Merritt, but carbon doesn’t discriminate based on where it’s emitted from. Whether or not that weather is a symptom of a larger problem (our collective dependency on carbon-emitting power sources, food production, transportation, manufacturing processes ...) may be up for debate, but there is just no debating that there is a larger problem. Fear mongering is not of much use to effect positive change, but common sense is. And the more common it is, the better.

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YOUR OPINION Canada Day brings Liberal MPs to post constituents together quarterly expenses online DAN ALBAS View from the HILL As a Canadian and as an elected official, Canada Day is easily my favourite day of the year. It is that one special day when we, as a nation, come together and celebrate all that we love about our country. While we gather in celebration here in Canada, it should not be lost on us that in

Egypt, the citizens are also gathering en masse for entirely different but important reasons. We should also not overlook that our neighbours in Alberta are also gathering together to support fellow citizens in the cleanup after a devastating amount of flooding. More and more often around the globe, mass gatherings of citizens are becoming increasingly common. However, what is becoming less so are celebrations such as Canada Day. Giving thanks and sharing in the spirit that we collectively share is part of what makes us

unique. This Canada Day I was able to visit with citizens in Merritt, Summerland, Penticton, West Kelowna and Peachland, driving to each community with a few other stops along the way. The beauty and diversity of our region here in OkanaganCoquihalla combined with the warm hospitality of those who live here is part of what makes Canada Day such a special one. I would like to sincerely thank the many volunteers and citizens who give generously of their time to come out and share in the spirit of this amazing day.

Dear Editor, Canadians’ faith in politicians has been shaken in recent weeks and they are looking for changes to restore their confidence by making our politics more open and transparent. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau wants to raise the bar and restore Canadians’ trust in our institutions. That’s why he put forward a plan to make our expenses more open than ever before. The proposal requires MPs and senators to proactively disclose their expenses every quarter. The information will be released online in a searchable format so that people can search, play with, share and actually get to the heart of any concerns they might have. We’re serious about this, and

Liberal MPs will begin posting their quarterly expenses online in the fall. This proposal was never meant to be the only solution—but it was a step all Parliamentarians could take right away to show Canadians the leadership they expect. Cabinet ministers have been doing it since 2004. Beginning to repair our democracy should not be a partisan issue; we’re glad all parties have now agreed to look at the Liberal proposals to improve transparency around MP expenses. We hope you encourage MP Dan Albas to also support these important reforms. Yours sincerely, Kevin Lamoureux, MP Liberal Party of Canada Deputy House Leader Winnipeg

Shrinking newsrooms, varied beats, remote audiences characterize modern journalism From Page 6 I smiled at a man who came in and sat down, thinking I recognized the voice, but wasn’t sure of the face. He smiled back and turned to his buddy to talk about the baseball game. He looked my way again. I smiled. He smiled. He turned to the TV. I turned to my iced tea. I said, “Hi Bill.” He said hi and turned away. I said, “Bill, it’s me, Dale.” He said ... well, removing the expletives, it was a very big hello. Eventually, more came

in — the lifestyles and entertainment editor I worked with for more than a decade, our head graphic artist, a couple of photographers, an editorial writer and a few more. And the fun began. Apparently, the old plant no longer has staff in the lobby. You have a circulation problem, you have to phone a number that rings in a call centre in Barrie, Ont. Want to put in an ad? Call another number and get another call centre in Quebec, one of them opined. No, it’s in Thailand, another insisted. Still another thought it was in the U.S. Didn’t really matter where, though. The point is nobody is in the lobby.

Shameful. Did I hear they have actually shrunk the frontpage copy and run ads all around the edges, like a picture frame, they asked? Thank heavens I didn’t stay there long enough to see that happen. The size of the newsroom entered the discussion. “Hey, kid, remember when there were 180 of us in the newsroom? “Guess how many are there now?” I came close. I said 40. The geezers debated, but finally came up with not that many, but more than 30. Sad nods of acceptance followed from each of them. Back to the stories, anec-

dotes about the escort who would come in to place her ad and how she upset the woman in the lobby with her “well, you know, the way she described her services,” one recalled. There was the appropriate moment of silence for one of our number who died on the job when the helicopter he was in crashed. “It was an airplane,” one argued. “No, dummy, it was a helicopter. Kid, you were there when the call came in. What crashed?” Typical reporters — get the facts right. They wanted to know about KTW, about what I do. Am I one of those journalists (insert sneering sound) who tweets, does

that Facebook thing and takes her own photos? Well, um, yes, I admitted. Although the boss here has accepted the fact I can’t get a photo in focus at all. And I cover more than one beat, as well as writing this column, I told them. To a person, they couldn’t imagine covering many subjects and doing the job “the way it should be done.” I tell my kids I come back to London to see them and the grandkids — and that’s a big reason for flying across the country. But, just as important is the chance to sit and listen to these old geezers who, years after they have left the business, still care so deeply for it — and wonder what happened to it.

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A Merritt woman is urging other seniors to be cautious after she was the target of a phone scam late last month. The woman, who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want her name to be used, didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fall victim to the scam, but said others might not be so savvy. She received a phone call from a man who sounded upset. The man called the woman â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandma.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had a car accident, that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d supposedly rear-ended a car because he was looking at his cellphone,â&#x20AC;? the woman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was in a courthouse, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d allowed him to make one phone call. He said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell Mom and Dad right now. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll deal with that later.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The more he talked, the more I was convinced that it was him.â&#x20AC;? The caller said he was going to be charged because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hit a vacationerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rental car, and that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been appointed a public defender who would phone the woman back with more information. The woman said she was so shaken up after the initial call that she cried when she told her husband what had happened. About five minutes later, the supposed public defender called back under the name Bill Waters.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The gist of it was, insurance would be covering this but because it was a rental car, these people had to use their credit card to pay for the estimate, which was $3,900,â&#x20AC;? the woman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Would I be able to help my grandson by sending the money to the insurance company? I would be reimbursed.â&#x20AC;? The public defender said the vacationers were from Haiti and the money would have to be sent through Western Union or money order to the Haiti-based insurance company. He said he would phone her back with instructions on exactly how and where to send the money in a short while. It was at that point that the woman became suspicious. She said her friends in Kamloops had fallen victim to a similar scam about 10 years ago in which they were asked to send money through the same means. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had alarm bells going off,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the meantime, I went down to the RCMP.â&#x20AC;? The woman said she shared her notes with an employee at the detachment who warned her that it seemed to be a scam. When the supposed lawyer phoned back, the woman played along to get more details on the scam. She said he asked about how long until she could get the

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was outside of the local calling area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When he phoned me back about an hour later to give me instructions on who to send it to, he asked for my postal code,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He gave me streets that were in Oshawa, Ont., so maybe theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out there. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know.â&#x20AC;? The woman also made another call, and one that confirmed, once and for all, that the story was bogus. She called her grandson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was at work,â&#x20AC;? she said simply. When the public defender phoned back for the last time and the woman said she spoke with her grandson who hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been in a car accident that day, she said he kept the act up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I said this is a scam, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to be getting your $3,900

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Bobby Ned and Vickie Clarke from Vickie’s A Little Off the Top Landscaping trim down weeds at the derelict trailer on Telemon Place where Allan Schoenborn killed his three children in 2008. Emily Wessel/Herald

$300, which the property owners will get the bill for. However, a tidy lawn isn’t the only problem area residents have with the trailer, Davis said. “Right now, it’s a property that is hanging

over the community, and especially for the people who live close by,” he said. “I’ve heard that from neighbours numerous times. It’s a derelict trailer now, and it’s a trailer that three children were murdered

in. You can’t remove that stigma.” Davis said the city will work to keep the property in compliance with the unsightly properties bylaw as long as it stands on the lot unoccupied.

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Cleanup of the derelict Diamond Vale property where Allan Shoenborn murdered his children in 2008 was underway Friday after a neighbour complained to the city about the untamed lot. It’s the second time neighbour complaints about the lot for the unoccupied trailer on Telemon Place have prompted a cleanup since the incident. “We did it last year, but it’s all overgrown again,” City of Merritt Bylaw Services Officer Bob Davis said. Davis said the owners of the trailer, who live out of town, didn’t respond to a notice to clean the property up themselves, so the city hired a local landscaping company to do it. He estimated the cleanup cost about

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MSS grad rate increasing

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Higher than provincial average, but school still ranks low on Fraser Institute report card By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Merritt Secondary School’s ranking by the Frasher Institute for the 2011-2012 year dropped to 3.4 out of 10 from a score of five in the previous year. The independent Canadian public policy research and education organization put the high school at number 271 out of 284 secondary schools from around the province. The Fraser Institute report cards consist of both public and private schools. Princeton Secondary School came in at 188. School District 58 superintendent Bob Peacock said he is aware of the numbers and sees them as another piece of data to consider when evaluating the school’s improvement. One statistic Peacock said he found interesting was the graduation rate for MSS. The school’s graduation rate was 97.3 per cent in the latest rankings, released last month. That number has been on a steady incline over the past five years — from 86 per cent in 2008. The Fraser Institute defines the graduation rate as the percentage of eligible graduates enrolled on Sept. 30 of the school year who graduate in that same school year. The institute’s website states this is an indication the school is keeping students focused on their work in their graduating year. Peacock said MSS’ graduation rate is above the provincial average, which is about 96 per cent. He said the school has been successful in getting students who get to Grade 12 to graduation. “The struggle that we have is getting those

kids to Grade 12 and we’re quite aware of that,” said Peacock. He also said MSS has more kids who drop out between Grades 9 and 11 and they’re trying to find the best way to get those kids through high school. To do this Peacock said some of the initiatives they’ve taken include the Aboriginal Academy to help students become more aware of indigenous culture, language and history. MSS has literacy blocks to help struggling readers read better as well as implementing programs such as the Hearts and Hands daycare program at the Kengard Learning Centre for young mothers who are finishing their Grade

12 educations. MSS Principal Bill Lawrence said he puts little stock in the Fraser Institute’s findings, preferring to look at the school’s in-house data to find the problems that need addressing. He said the challenge for Merritt Secondary is attendance. “We have an attendance issue around kids not getting to school for a whole variety of reasons, and so I think we really need to look at it as a school, we need to look at it as a community and start working together to make sure that we get as many kids here as often as we can,” Lawrence said. Lawrence said over the past two years, 39 per cent of MSS’

students have missed more than 16 days per school year. That 39 per cent accounts for 70 per cent of the failed courses at MSS, according to the school’s own data. The stats show 66 per cent of First Nations students missed 16 or more days in the 2011-2012 school year, up from 63 per cent in the preceeding school year. For Grade 11 students, that number was 63 per cent, up from 45 per cent in 2010-11. The stats also state that if there are failing grades in a course, the kids who missed 20 or more days of class are likely to be the ones failing.

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Local family reflects on fundraising They may have doubled their fundraising goal for BC Children’s Hospital, but the charitable efforts will continue for Merritt’s Schultz family. The fundraising, which began with bottle drives and was the brainchild of eight-year-old Jacob, soon took on a life of its own with the amount of support from the community. Jacob’s father, Amery, said although they aren’t working toward a goal anymore — having doubled their original $10,000 goal and donating $20,000 to BC Children’s Hospital last month - the family is still collecting donated recyclables and putting the refund money toward the cause. In the last few weeks alone, Amery said they’ve already raised a couple hundred dollars. “The phone is ringing off the hook seemingly more than it ever was,” said Amery. “You can’t say no to people. They want the money to go to Children’s Hospital. There’s a definite appetite in town for us to do something

again in the coming year.” About $5,000 of the total raised by the Schultzes came from a benefit concert shortly before the BC Children’s Hospital Miracle Weekend telethon, where Jacob and family presented their final cheque. Amery said after the success of that concert, he wants to plan another big event. “We want to plan something; I don’t know what that something is though,” he said. “That’s the big question. It seems like a pipe dream right now, but just that little wingding we managed to pull off in under two weeks ... I don’t think I could’ve hoped for it to be any more successful than it was. If we can do that in two weeks, what can we do if we have six months or more to plan something?” In the meantime, Amery and his wife Christiane said they are focusing on Jacob’s health and reflecting on the success of his fundraising campaign. “It’s been therapeutic, and it’s been good for the whole family,” Amery said.

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Repaying student loans It’s possible that you have as many as four different loans from four different lenders, including both provincial and federal lenders. Repayment will require separate payments to each lender. Manage the process by: Assessing whether or not loan consolidation – which allows for one simple payment – is best for you. It could cost you more in the long run because student loans often offer a lower interest rate than standard bank loans. Consider taking advantage of the grace period of six months to a year offered by federal and provincial student loan programs before repayment is required. During repayment, you can claim a nonrefundable federal tax credit of 16 per cent of the interest paid each

Establish good spending habits and a solid savings plan.

year on your student loans. But you can’t claim this credit if your student loan was combined with another kind of loan. Building a credit rating Establishing and keeping a good credit rating is imperative. Your credit rating is based on your credit history – that includes every time you borrow money from a bank, lease company, or department store – and lists how often you’ve been late with payments and exactly how late you were. Remember, your student loan repayment history, good or bad, becomes a part of your personal credit rating. Budgeting and cash flow management Bills and expenses can eat up your paycheque fast! Set up an effective budget.

Take care of the financial details There will be a lot of demands on you and your money – but take the time to save early and often by committing a portion of each paycheque to savings and investments – especially an RRSP. Join your company pension plan or set up an individual plan. Make a will and get insured. When you establish good financial habits now, you’ll graduate to longterm financial success. A professional adviser can be the mentor you need to do just that. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial

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Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant. Contact David Brown at 250-3150241 or at david. brown@investorsgroup.com to book your appointment.

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SD58 makes goal to reduce high school absenteeism From Page 10 In the 2011-12 school year, 64 per cent of failed classes in Grade 12 consisted of kids who missed 20 or more days of class. The year prior, that percentage was 75. “It’s an issue, and we’re looking at it,” Lawrence said. “To me, this is the kind of stuff, the stuff we generate in-house, we look at; the stuff we say as a school team, ‘These are the things we really need to get at, and this will help our students,’” he said. He said finding ways to increase student engagement will be important to fixing attendance rather than just punishing students into coming to class. The school’s goal for this attendance problem is to reduce the number of students missing 16 or more days from 39 to 30 per cent and reduce the number of failed courses at each grade level. The average exam mark for MSS on the Fraser Institute report card was 59.8 per cent for 2012 and has hovered around the low 60s over the past five years. That average exam mark for the Fraser Institute encompasses all Grades 10, 11 and 12 provincial exams in which the exam is mandatory. The percentage of those exams where a student received a failing grade was 26.9 per cent in 2012, up from 16.3 per cent in the previous year. Peacock said the spike in failed grades corresponds to low exam marks and the district hasn’t had a chance to examine provincial exam marks for a failure cause. Peacock said for the most part, the numbers the Fraser Institute comes up with are consistent to the ones the school district gathers. Lawrence said

these rankings come from data that’s black and white, but for MSS, he said one

needs to look beyond statistics. “Our best kids compete with the best

provincially anywhere, anytime,” Lawrence said, adding that on the other hand, MSS

also has a higher share of special needs students than the provincial average.

“We take them all, and we love them all and we’ll work with them all,” Peacock

said about School District 58 students.

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1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184 www.royallepage.ca/merritt

FEATURE HOMES G! ISTIN L NEW

G! ISTIN L NEW

• Lovely getaway acreage! • Great views of Stump Lake • Easy access to the highway • Water system & power to lot line

• 3 Bedroom rancher • Newer flooring in kitchen • all bedrooms& livingroom • Yard is fully fenced

$212,000

$156,900

NEW • • • •

Beautiful sprawling rancher Nicola River frontage Mature shade trees Located in quiet cul-de-sac

$349,000

NEW

• • • • L3980

! ING T S I L

NEW

G! N I T S LI

Awesome waterfront property 3 BR home, new roof & floors 7 stall barn, 2-16x24 cabins Water rights on Nicola River

$640,000

NEW

M3967

! ING T S I L

NEW

! ING T S I L

M3974

! ING LIST

NEW

M3973

G! N I T S LI

• Immaculate, move-in ready • 3 BR, 2 Bath adult townhome • New paint throughout • Nice backyard patio

• Quick possession! • 4 bed, 3 bath family home • Fresh paint, some new flooring

$176,000

$239,000

NEW

M3979

! ING T S I L

• Lrg sundeck, landscaped yard

NEW

M3978

! ING T S I L

• Awesome waterfront property • 3 BR home, new roof & floors • 7 stall barn, 2-16x24 cabins • Water rights on Nicola River

• New 3 BR Rancher • Master has ensuite + WI closet • Kitchen has pantry & island • Low E windows, Central A/C

• Enjoy drinks at the wet bar! • Custom built cedar home • 3 BR w/ walk in closet, • Sunny kitchen & hobby room

Beautiful 5 BR family home • 4 Bath, ensuite w/ jetted tub • 2 bedroom in-law suite • 2 Covered decks

• Nice 3 Bedroom Rancher with ¾ finished basement • Lrg Bedrooms - open design • Large fenced yard

• Nice 3 Bedroom rancher • Close to school & shopping • Separate living & family room • 16x20 detached garage

$640,000

$312,000

• $309,900

$399,888

$183,000

$239,000

NEW

M3967

M3976

M3975

! ING T S I L

M3969

M3968

D UCE D E R

• Beautiful sprawling rancher • Nicola River frontage • Mature shade trees • Located in quiet cul-de-sac

• 160 acre ranch

$349,000

$2,100,000

L3980

M3972

• 4500 Sq.ft. Linwood home • 130x220 riding arena M3944

• 80 acre horse farm • 44 +/- private acres w/creek • 160 acres of privacy • 2 large ranch houses,44x96 barn • 2530 sq.ft. rancher,26x36 log barn • Endless trails, this land is • 40x40 wired, Insul, heated • 20x40 RV,70x140 fenced shop arena,36x40 shop • 10 kms from paved highway

• Custom Post & Beam Home • Stunning views on 21 + acres • Custom built maple cabinets & more

$1,690,000

$599,000

M3900

$799,000

M3876

$599,000

M3815

M3879

HE CACEEK CR

• 160 acres w/opportunities

• Recreational/ farm potential

• 40 Acre farm w/ Barn & Creek • 3 BR, w/full bsmt, 2 baths • Fenced into 3 pastures

• Amazing 5 bedroom + den home • Quality built and finished • Home trades will be considered

$599,000

$565,000

$545,000

• Water license available

M3922

M3861

M3941

• Log home/Hobby farm • Creek runs thru property • Farm Equipment included • Approx. 9 acres in hay

$539,000

M3943

• Main floor has vaulted ceiling • Private 10 acres, 2 storey • Mstr BR w/ Ensuite & W/I home closet • 3 bedroom, 2 ½ baths • 10 acres and 2500 sq.ft barn • 26x30 wired, heated shop

$529,000

M3883

$489,000

M3937

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www.royallepage.ca/merritt

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• Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake

$329,000

$314,990

M3889

M3478

$199,000

$175,500

M3832

Debra Schindler Personal Real Estate Corp.

Melody Simon Sales Rep

250-378-7170

250-315-5178

250-378-1586

250-280-0689

250-315-3548

250-315-8539

tmcdonagh@telus.net

kbonneteau@telus.net

johnissac@telus.net

M3603

M3906

$205,000

$179,000

M3919

• Nicola Lakeshore Estates

• Beautiful southern views

• Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2

• Backs on to Crown Land

• Tons of recreation to choose from!! M3940

• 10 acres of privacy, great views

• Immaculate 3 level, 6 BR

• Gorgeous 4 BR log home

• 5 BR, 4 bth family home w/pool

• Great views, 5 acre parcel

• Riverfront Acreage,

• 4 Plex – Investors, lots of parking

• O.63 acre on Nicola River

• Custom Built 3 BR, 2bath home

• 5 & ½ bath , 5 piece ensuite

• Lrg rooms, outbuildings

• Amazing Kitchen w/ granite

• In-law suite w/ wood stove

• Modular home, 3 BR, 2Bth

• 4 Lrg Suites, Close toD/Town

• Dining Rm w/ private deck,

• 22x22 garage, 50x50 kennel.

• Lrg 3 bay garage-RV parking.

• Large barn w/5 box stalls

• New roof & remodeled main Bth

• Great well, 60 us gpm,

• 9.62 property, fenced pasture

• Double Lot, Great Location

$475,000

M3866

$465,000

M 3870

$459,900

M3837

$459,000

M3850

$439,000

M3826

$429,000

M3913

$149,900

• Most amazing views, huge shop

• Well maintained 3 BR,2 bath Rancher

• Beautiful 3 BR w/quality finish

• 99x259 lot bordering Nicola River

• New amazing w/3 BR, 2 Bath

• Updated, one level home

• Lrg open kitchen, vaulted ceilings

• Kitchen with Travertine and granite

• Beautiful heritage home

• Rancher w/ Amazing kitchen

• Near Mamette Lake

• A/C, gas F/P, RV parking

• LR has hardwood floors

• Possible subdivision potential

• 9 ft ceilings, large bright design

$365,000

M3801

AKE L E MPS GLI

M3749

• Extra large double lot

• 4 BR, 2 Bth Recreation property

• 1.44 acre approx, 295 ft river-front

• 2 city water & sewage hookups

• 2 acres- Private lot

• Easy access w/ paved roads

• Guest cottage w/ tons of parking

$100,000

$325,000

• Gorgeous views of mtns/ranchland

$134,900

M3898

• One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola • Level,in incredibly quiet location

$99,000

• Beautiful river view

• Nice lot for your dream home

• Nice, quiet neighborhood

• Quality builder available

• Close to downtown M3909

$79,000

M3707

• Views of the Nicola Valley

• Build your dream home

• Walking trails & shopping nearby

• Quality builder available

• All services are u/g & at lot line

$70,000

$67,000

M3908, M3910, M3911

• Easy acess to new Retail and Dining • Wonderful Views, good sized lot • Build your own dream home M3914 & M3915

M3692

LOGAN LAKE LOTS AND ACREAGE • Start planning for your retirement

• Build your dream home

• 40 acres with flowing creek

• 30 min drive to Kamloops

• Enjoy the great outdoors

• Invest today in growing community M3929

$44,000

$339,000

M3918

• M.BR has Ensuite w/ Jacuzzi tub

• • • •

$299,900

$289,000

• New flring, H/W tank & boiler

• Nicely finished 3 BR, home • 1.89 acre property, fenced • Garden w/small greenhouse • Garage w/ power, hay house

• Bench Location 4 BR, 2 Bath home

$259,900

$249,000

• HW floors,vinyl windows on main • Potential legal suite, potential 5th BR M3865

$339,000

• • • • M3848

Lrg 4 BR, 3 Bth + family home 2 bedroom suite, own laundry Skylights, A/C, U/G sprinklers Oversized double garage

$331,000

M3819

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Updated & bright 4 BR rancher Partial basement Bench location-move in ready Large private yard & storage shed M3951

• • • •

Very nice, 2 bed, 2 bath rancher 32x18 detached shop w/ additions .51 acres w/ fruit trees, water feature and much more!

M3964

$285,000

M3957

• 1500 sq.ft./ floor, wheelchair access

$369,000

M3847

• Bright & Open design with Skylights • Enjoy mature landscaping & Gardening • 2 BD, New Sundeck and Garden shed incl

$89,000

• 4 BR family home, Bench Location

• Large 7 BR, 4 ½ bath home

• LR w/Japanese Cherry HW Floors

• Potential legal suite

• Gazebo, Hot Tub, Pool & more!

• Plus In-law suite on main

$299,000

• Backyard fenced, Ramps both sides

• • • •

$275,000

$274,000

• Top floor, 1 office, mini kitch & Bth

M3893

$329,000

• • • • M3862

Family home 4 BR, 3 Bath Plus 2 bedroom suite Rear deck with BBQ hookup Family area, cul-de-sac street

$325,000

M3903

Location, Location, Location 4 BR, well maintained home Quiet cul-de-sac Private back yard

M3885

• Completely Re-plumbed & New HW Tank M3961 • 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher • Appliances included

M3965

• Very nice 4 BR, 2 Bth family home

• 2 bdrm bungalow in popular strata

• New furnace, roof and gutters

• No kids, no rentals & self managed

• Updated main Bth- Private backyard

• New roof, carpet & paint

$269,900

$269,000

M3945

CED U D RE

• Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • Heat pump, a/c, high efficiency appl • Gas fireplace & many extras

$217,000

M3869

• • • •

3 Bed, 2 ½ Bath townhouse Gas fireplace in living room Separate dinning & kitch nook Nice kitchen cabinets

$213,900

• Great Buy! Below assessed Value • 2 single family homes on Lrg lots • Collect rental income from both M3962

• Clean comfortable 2 br, mobile home M3834 • New furnace, hotwater tank and fridge • laundry room w/lots of cupboard space

$27,000

$209,000

• 1.6 acres on Kane Valley Road

• 5 Bedrooms

• Sunvalley Court-2 BR, 2 Bth T/home

• Very large 2 bedroom rancher

• 55 plus buyer at McCallum Gardens

• 3 level, 3 bedroom log home

• 2 storey family home

• End unit-includes all appliances

• Many extra rooms, plus ensuite

• 2 BR and Den w/ central air

• Upgrades to H/W tank & more!

• Large lot

• 24 hour notice required

• Wonderful gardens & green space

• Wonderful views of Nicola River

$187,500

• • • •

$180,000

$169,000

M3953

$194,900

M3874

$194,000

M3741

M3947

• • • •

Beautiful Heritage Charmer 3 BD,2 Bth, shop & RV parking U/G sprinklers for amazing gardens A/C & security system

$198,500

M3958

• Spacious main floor w/2 piece Bth

• All Units Rented

• Ensuite in master bedroom

• Lots of parking space

• Laundry room upstairs

• Short walk to city centre

$199,900

M3936

$198,000

M3839

M3950

M3920

2 Bed home across from old Collett ranch- great views New roof 2007- newer furnace Private, totally fenced backyard M3963

• Comfortable 2 BR plus den

• Cozy 2 BD rancher, fenced back yard

• Nice 3 BR, 2 full baths, half duplex

• Backyard with covered patio

• Wood stove, metal shed & Shop

• 1 car attached garage & fenced yard

• Lrg Shop, Oversized driveway

• Front yard has Garlic and Herb bed

• New roof ’07, Large Master BR.

$169,000

$173,000

M3939

M3886

M3852

V USI L C X

E M3884

• Main house, bachelor house on 1 lot

• Close to down town core

• Bright, quiet strata retirement home

• Nice 3 BR, 2 full Bath, 1/2 duplex

• Upgrades inc Windows & siding

• Great location nr Tunkwa Lake

• Great Investment & views

• 22x22 garage on 2 lot

• Great investment property

• Wheelchair accessible

• Fam Room on Main w/2 BRs, Kitch

• 3BD with fenced yard and lane access

• 153 acres of Farm land

• Water, gas, sewer to lot line

• Main house has 100 amp upgrade

• 2 large bedrooms, 5 piece Bath

• And L.R. on 2 storey, Fenced yard

$43,000

• Ready for retirees or first time buyers

$160,000

$159,000

• • • •

$156,900

$156,500

M3931

M3744

$159,000

M3960

$159,000

M3833

M3916

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

E RIC P NEW

D SOL

$195,000

M3844

(R)

• Sunny lot on Calcite drive

M3930

M3863

$39,900

• Creek flows thru entire acreage

$358,000

$388,000

M3758

• New residential lots in nice area • Located in quiet cul-de-sac • Fully serviced incl curbs/ storm drain

$57,000

M3857

New amazing, 3BR, 2 Baths 9 ft.ceilings, large bright design Full unfinished basement Quality built & Home warranty

ER LOW OLA NIC

• 7 bdrms , 4 baths, 2 bdrm legal suite

M3946

M3917

M3855

M3534

• Desirable Nicola Wynd Dev.

$198,500

Property Management Services Royal Lepage Merritt Call 250-378-1996

wide

$79,000

$339,000

IVE S U XCL

• Good sized lot,Ok for double

• Desirable Nicola Wynd Dev.

$60,500

M3859

• Mountain view in a quiet area M3827

$79,000

M3495

$339,900

• City services @ prop line

• Good Water, HST paid

$399,000

• • • •

D UCE D E R

• REDUCED • Walking distance to downtown

250-378-1996

M3728

• Absolutely lovely 2+ acres

$170,000

250-378-1996

MOBILE HOMES IN PARKS

• 4 BR, 3 Bth Fam home, 2 car garage

M3966

• Amazing Lake View lots • Peace & tranquility,26+acre of • Phase 1 of Nicola Lakeshore land Estates • Views are breathtaking, • Fishing,Hiking,water-sports& More • Privacy!Bring your building ideas

$199,000

Diane Manchester Property Management

CED U D RE

• REDUCED • 247’ lake front w/winding trail to site • 24 acres, beautiful Sunshine Valley • Great views of valley & water below • Treed lot, very private, easy access • Hydro & phone lines to prop line • Comm.water in place,power@lot line

$211,000

Lynda Etchart Property Manager

• Private access to lake

• All new fencing, Creek and more

• 20 acres, 9 kms from Merritt

Claudette Edenoste Broker

• 3 km to Quilchena Hotel

• Amazing waterfront .76 acre lot • Located in a desirable area in • a quiet cul-de-sac • Around 260 ft of River frontage

• Seclusion&privacy, off -grid living

John Issac Sales Rep

D SOL

LOTS AND ACREAGE • 26 Country acreage • Natural grasslands,Good water table • 2 acre,leveled, ready for a home

Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep

Tom McDonagh Broker

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

M3851

M3887

Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd BR or den Nicola River in the back No reasonable offer refused! M3365

• • • •

Immaculate ½ Duplex Many upgrades including, siding, flooring & paint. Located on quiet cul-de-sac

$154,000

M3954

• 2 possible 3 BR Rancher

• Unique layout that awaits your touch

• Upgrades to roof & electric

• 2 lots, 2 titles

• Quiet location, lots of parking

• Detached double garage

$139,000

M3933

$128,000

M3792

• Educating as to the process and anticipat ed costs • Knowledge of comparable values • They can help you predetermine your buying power • Subject clauses to protect your interests • Gathering documents required for lenders and lawyers/notaries

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Phone: 250-378-6181

www.royallepage.ca/merritt

www.realtor.ca

• Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake

$329,000

$314,990

M3889

M3478

$199,000

$175,500

M3832

Debra Schindler Personal Real Estate Corp.

Melody Simon Sales Rep

250-378-7170

250-315-5178

250-378-1586

250-280-0689

250-315-3548

250-315-8539

tmcdonagh@telus.net

kbonneteau@telus.net

johnissac@telus.net

M3603

M3906

$205,000

$179,000

M3919

• Nicola Lakeshore Estates

• Beautiful southern views

• Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2

• Backs on to Crown Land

• Tons of recreation to choose from!! M3940

• 10 acres of privacy, great views

• Immaculate 3 level, 6 BR

• Gorgeous 4 BR log home

• 5 BR, 4 bth family home w/pool

• Great views, 5 acre parcel

• Riverfront Acreage,

• 4 Plex – Investors, lots of parking

• O.63 acre on Nicola River

• Custom Built 3 BR, 2bath home

• 5 & ½ bath , 5 piece ensuite

• Lrg rooms, outbuildings

• Amazing Kitchen w/ granite

• In-law suite w/ wood stove

• Modular home, 3 BR, 2Bth

• 4 Lrg Suites, Close toD/Town

• Dining Rm w/ private deck,

• 22x22 garage, 50x50 kennel.

• Lrg 3 bay garage-RV parking.

• Large barn w/5 box stalls

• New roof & remodeled main Bth

• Great well, 60 us gpm,

• 9.62 property, fenced pasture

• Double Lot, Great Location

$475,000

M3866

$465,000

M 3870

$459,900

M3837

$459,000

M3850

$439,000

M3826

$429,000

M3913

$149,900

• Most amazing views, huge shop

• Well maintained 3 BR,2 bath Rancher

• Beautiful 3 BR w/quality finish

• 99x259 lot bordering Nicola River

• New amazing w/3 BR, 2 Bath

• Updated, one level home

• Lrg open kitchen, vaulted ceilings

• Kitchen with Travertine and granite

• Beautiful heritage home

• Rancher w/ Amazing kitchen

• Near Mamette Lake

• A/C, gas F/P, RV parking

• LR has hardwood floors

• Possible subdivision potential

• 9 ft ceilings, large bright design

$365,000

M3801

AKE L E MPS GLI

M3749

• Extra large double lot

• 4 BR, 2 Bth Recreation property

• 1.44 acre approx, 295 ft river-front

• 2 city water & sewage hookups

• 2 acres- Private lot

• Easy access w/ paved roads

• Guest cottage w/ tons of parking

$100,000

$325,000

• Gorgeous views of mtns/ranchland

$134,900

M3898

• One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola • Level,in incredibly quiet location

$99,000

• Beautiful river view

• Nice lot for your dream home

• Nice, quiet neighborhood

• Quality builder available

• Close to downtown M3909

$79,000

M3707

• Views of the Nicola Valley

• Build your dream home

• Walking trails & shopping nearby

• Quality builder available

• All services are u/g & at lot line

$70,000

$67,000

M3908, M3910, M3911

• Easy acess to new Retail and Dining • Wonderful Views, good sized lot • Build your own dream home M3914 & M3915

M3692

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• Build your dream home

• 40 acres with flowing creek

• 30 min drive to Kamloops

• Enjoy the great outdoors

• Invest today in growing community M3929

$44,000

$339,000

M3918

• M.BR has Ensuite w/ Jacuzzi tub

• • • •

$299,900

$289,000

• New flring, H/W tank & boiler

• Nicely finished 3 BR, home • 1.89 acre property, fenced • Garden w/small greenhouse • Garage w/ power, hay house

• Bench Location 4 BR, 2 Bath home

$259,900

$249,000

• HW floors,vinyl windows on main • Potential legal suite, potential 5th BR M3865

$339,000

• • • • M3848

Lrg 4 BR, 3 Bth + family home 2 bedroom suite, own laundry Skylights, A/C, U/G sprinklers Oversized double garage

$331,000

M3819

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Updated & bright 4 BR rancher Partial basement Bench location-move in ready Large private yard & storage shed M3951

• • • •

Very nice, 2 bed, 2 bath rancher 32x18 detached shop w/ additions .51 acres w/ fruit trees, water feature and much more!

M3964

$285,000

M3957

• 1500 sq.ft./ floor, wheelchair access

$369,000

M3847

• Bright & Open design with Skylights • Enjoy mature landscaping & Gardening • 2 BD, New Sundeck and Garden shed incl

$89,000

• 4 BR family home, Bench Location

• Large 7 BR, 4 ½ bath home

• LR w/Japanese Cherry HW Floors

• Potential legal suite

• Gazebo, Hot Tub, Pool & more!

• Plus In-law suite on main

$299,000

• Backyard fenced, Ramps both sides

• • • •

$275,000

$274,000

• Top floor, 1 office, mini kitch & Bth

M3893

$329,000

• • • • M3862

Family home 4 BR, 3 Bath Plus 2 bedroom suite Rear deck with BBQ hookup Family area, cul-de-sac street

$325,000

M3903

Location, Location, Location 4 BR, well maintained home Quiet cul-de-sac Private back yard

M3885

• Completely Re-plumbed & New HW Tank M3961 • 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher • Appliances included

M3965

• Very nice 4 BR, 2 Bth family home

• 2 bdrm bungalow in popular strata

• New furnace, roof and gutters

• No kids, no rentals & self managed

• Updated main Bth- Private backyard

• New roof, carpet & paint

$269,900

$269,000

M3945

CED U D RE

• Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • Heat pump, a/c, high efficiency appl • Gas fireplace & many extras

$217,000

M3869

• • • •

3 Bed, 2 ½ Bath townhouse Gas fireplace in living room Separate dinning & kitch nook Nice kitchen cabinets

$213,900

• Great Buy! Below assessed Value • 2 single family homes on Lrg lots • Collect rental income from both M3962

• Clean comfortable 2 br, mobile home M3834 • New furnace, hotwater tank and fridge • laundry room w/lots of cupboard space

$27,000

$209,000

• 1.6 acres on Kane Valley Road

• 5 Bedrooms

• Sunvalley Court-2 BR, 2 Bth T/home

• Very large 2 bedroom rancher

• 55 plus buyer at McCallum Gardens

• 3 level, 3 bedroom log home

• 2 storey family home

• End unit-includes all appliances

• Many extra rooms, plus ensuite

• 2 BR and Den w/ central air

• Upgrades to H/W tank & more!

• Large lot

• 24 hour notice required

• Wonderful gardens & green space

• Wonderful views of Nicola River

$187,500

• • • •

$180,000

$169,000

M3953

$194,900

M3874

$194,000

M3741

M3947

• • • •

Beautiful Heritage Charmer 3 BD,2 Bth, shop & RV parking U/G sprinklers for amazing gardens A/C & security system

$198,500

M3958

• Spacious main floor w/2 piece Bth

• All Units Rented

• Ensuite in master bedroom

• Lots of parking space

• Laundry room upstairs

• Short walk to city centre

$199,900

M3936

$198,000

M3839

M3950

M3920

2 Bed home across from old Collett ranch- great views New roof 2007- newer furnace Private, totally fenced backyard M3963

• Comfortable 2 BR plus den

• Cozy 2 BD rancher, fenced back yard

• Nice 3 BR, 2 full baths, half duplex

• Backyard with covered patio

• Wood stove, metal shed & Shop

• 1 car attached garage & fenced yard

• Lrg Shop, Oversized driveway

• Front yard has Garlic and Herb bed

• New roof ’07, Large Master BR.

$169,000

$173,000

M3939

M3886

M3852

V USI L C X

E M3884

• Main house, bachelor house on 1 lot

• Close to down town core

• Bright, quiet strata retirement home

• Nice 3 BR, 2 full Bath, 1/2 duplex

• Upgrades inc Windows & siding

• Great location nr Tunkwa Lake

• Great Investment & views

• 22x22 garage on 2 lot

• Great investment property

• Wheelchair accessible

• Fam Room on Main w/2 BRs, Kitch

• 3BD with fenced yard and lane access

• 153 acres of Farm land

• Water, gas, sewer to lot line

• Main house has 100 amp upgrade

• 2 large bedrooms, 5 piece Bath

• And L.R. on 2 storey, Fenced yard

$43,000

• Ready for retirees or first time buyers

$160,000

$159,000

• • • •

$156,900

$156,500

M3931

M3744

$159,000

M3960

$159,000

M3833

M3916

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$195,000

M3844

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• Sunny lot on Calcite drive

M3930

M3863

$39,900

• Creek flows thru entire acreage

$358,000

$388,000

M3758

• New residential lots in nice area • Located in quiet cul-de-sac • Fully serviced incl curbs/ storm drain

$57,000

M3857

New amazing, 3BR, 2 Baths 9 ft.ceilings, large bright design Full unfinished basement Quality built & Home warranty

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• 7 bdrms , 4 baths, 2 bdrm legal suite

M3946

M3917

M3855

M3534

• Desirable Nicola Wynd Dev.

$198,500

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$79,000

$339,000

IVE S U XCL

• Good sized lot,Ok for double

• Desirable Nicola Wynd Dev.

$60,500

M3859

• Mountain view in a quiet area M3827

$79,000

M3495

$339,900

• City services @ prop line

• Good Water, HST paid

$399,000

• • • •

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M3728

• Absolutely lovely 2+ acres

$170,000

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• 4 BR, 3 Bth Fam home, 2 car garage

M3966

$199,000

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CED U D RE

$211,000

Lynda Etchart Property Manager

• Private access to lake

• All new fencing, Creek and more

• 20 acres, 9 kms from Merritt

Claudette Edenoste Broker

• 3 km to Quilchena Hotel

• Amazing waterfront .76 acre lot • Located in a desirable area in • a quiet cul-de-sac • Around 260 ft of River frontage

• Seclusion&privacy, off -grid living

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M3851

M3887

Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd BR or den Nicola River in the back No reasonable offer refused! M3365

• • • •

Immaculate ½ Duplex Many upgrades including, siding, flooring & paint. Located on quiet cul-de-sac

$154,000

M3954

• 2 possible 3 BR Rancher

• Unique layout that awaits your touch

• Upgrades to roof & electric

• 2 lots, 2 titles

• Quiet location, lots of parking

• Detached double garage

$139,000

M3933

$128,000

M3792

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• Solid home with Lrg front yard

• Nice 2 Bedroom Condo

• Rev prop, Lvgrm, kitchen on main

• Recent flooring in BR and Ktch

• New laminate flooring

• Upper flr has 3 bdrms & full bath

• Long term Tenant for Investor

• Good for revenue or first timer

$115,000

$112,000

M3948

M3877

• Great investment property

• 2 bedrooms in strata building

• New laminate flooring

• Central location, Laminate floors

• Vinyl windows, fully fenced front yd

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

• Newer furnace, H/W tank

• New roof in 2010

$103,000

$99,900

$79,000

$76,900

M3823

M3871

M3934

M3486

COMMERCIAL

• Ground level entry and parking • Open design living room& kitchen • All electric heat and hotwater

• Approx 15 acres of prime dev. prop • Current zoning I3 w/portion in ALR • Subdivision potential

$74,900

$499,000

M3955

L3873

• Lrg commercial area approx 6500 sf • Located in downtown core • Roof HVAC, w/roll down sec. door

$440,000

MERRITT,

M3779

• Lrg commercial space in Merritt • 12,000 Sq Ft, Building has HVAC • Reasonable lease rate

$6.00 per Sq Ft

M3949

• One of a kind in downtown • Potential dev. opportunties • Bring your building plans

$85,000

M3942

• Well know location • Insurance office across the lane • Adjacent to city’s only Drycleaners

$85,900

M3935

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D UCE D E R

• New windows, furnace & electric

• 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

• 2,630 sq.ft Log home on 2.15 acres • Outstanding views, lots of privacy • 6 bedrooms, 2 1/2 Bathrooms • Nearly 20 acres, all new fencing • W/out basement, sundeck and • 3 BR, 2 Bath Home, Move-in more! ready!

• Luxurious 3 BR Custom Log Home • Laundry on main, Games room/ more • Resort style Atmosphere- Mile High!

$142,000

$37,900

$409,000

$349,900

$375,000

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

M3926

M3923

M3822

M3952

$349,000

M3881

M3894

O TW ES L TIT

• There’s no place like home! • 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Newer, roof, furnace & H/W tank • Private back yard onto greenbelt

• Great starter or retirement home

• Move in ready w/ walk-out bsmt

• 2 lots for the price of 1

• Backing on to Greenbelt

• 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms

$259,000

$269,900

M3959

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 • Great 4 BR family home w/3 • Open floor plan offers casual Baths living • Wood floors, Custom Brkfst nook • Skylights and upgraded appliances • Roof 1 year old and Hot tub

$255,000

$258,000

$137,000

M3846

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M3806

NEW

M3904

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• 4BR, 3 bath home with inlaw suite • New Lam. floors, C/Vac & gas FP • Storage sheds & double car garage

• Immaculate 2BR, 2Bth, super suite • Lrg dining area and Elegant kitchen • Strata fee inc, heat, hot water, cable

• New windows, siding, roof, h/w tank • New kitchen, floors & electrical • Solarium off dining room

• Great starter or investment, 5BR • 1 or 2 BR condo on first floor • New kitch, baths, flring throughout • Newer Kitch w/pull out pantry • You’ll love the french doors & • New H/E furnace, a/c, roof, newer bathroom windows

$205,000

$115,000

$235,000

$207,000

M3896

M3808

M3817

M3818

$94,900

M3970

$205,000

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$479,888

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M3971

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

DREAM COME TRUE Y dream home lottery grand prize winner Sally Wong sits at the dining room table for the first time after being presented with the keys to her new home on Tuesday. Wong said she will move from Merritt to the home, which is located in Kamloops. Dave Eagles/Kamloops This Week

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Despite my theory that age is simply a number and mine is 38, the last seven years of living in Logan Lake has, unfortunately, been a clear indication that aging can be a difficult process – especially if there are health issues, which can result in the need for more in-depth care and the loss of independence when one is unable to drive. It’s been difficult to observe residents who have lived their whole lives in Logan Lake, working at the mine or in the community, raising their families here, participanting in the social life of Logan Lake, who remain here in retirement and who now, in what are supposed to be their “golden years” are being forced to leave because of a lack of in-home medical care or because they’re unable to take care of their own basic tasks on their own. Some of these issues will be tackled as the provincial government,

‘The program targets seniors in 68 communities and offers them volunteer assistance with non-medical issues, such as yard work, snow shovelling, grocery shopping and transportation to appointments.’ — HERALD CONTRIBUTOR BARRIE OGDEN

in co-operation with the United Way of the Lower Mainland, has initiated the Better at Home program. The program targets seniors in 68 communities and offers them volunteer assistance with nonmedical issues, such as yard work, snow shovelling, grocery shopping and transportation to appointments. Logan Lake should, by the fall, see the BAH program operating under the guidance of the Logan Lake Wellness Health Youth Society, which will have a lead agency role with all official applications and paperwork to be submitted by next

week. Once approved, the W.H.Y should realize initial funding in the amount of approximately $33,000. With the approval and funding in place, Elaine Pennoyer, the W.H.Y.’s managing director, will be working alongside a provincial co-ordinator to put together a Logan Lake community advisory board. Board members will take an active role in such matters as determining the focus of the BAH program, developing needs assessment procedures, and determining the rules and regulations associated with the

administration of its funding. Participants in the program will be charged a fee on a sliding scale based on their finances, but no one who applies will be left without assistance. Pennoyer hopes that people interested in taking on what promises to be an intense but socially active volunteer role in this new program will contact her by calling the W.H.Y. at (250) 523-6229. With the BAH program getting set to begin, other issues for Logan Lake’s aging population that have come to the forefront include the need for more in-depth in-home health care for those who need more regular assistance, as well as encouraging the mayor, council, and residents of Logan Lake to establish a graduated assisted living facility. This facility would house folks with increasing medical needs so they can remain together in Logan Lake until the inevitable end of life happens.

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Overcoming barriers to belief NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH Duane Litfin, president emeritus of Wheaton College in Illinois, a Christian liberal arts college, wrote, “The gospel’s inherent power does not fluctuate with the strengths or weaknesses of its messengers.” In the gospels, Jesus is displayed as God’s power-incarnate, the pillar of strength even while on Earth. The challenges he faced, even from his religious contemporaries, did not weaken his resolve at all to fulfil the will of God. The apostle John related the story in

chapter five of his gospel where a cripple was healed by Jesus from his disease of 38 years. Yet, before doing the instant miracle, Jesus asked him a strange question: Do you want to be healed? It is easy for physical weakness, mental depression, a sense of hopelessness and despair to take away our willingness to do anything in such circumstances. The cripple did not understand how Jesus could help him, but when Jesus spoke to him, he obeyed and was healed. He had overcome one barrier to belief. But he had not bargained on religious prejudices of the Jews watching him. At times, even religious people create serious barriers to belief for would-be disciples. In the story, the Jews had become legalistic about observing the

Sabbath. The law prescribed that Sabbath day must be distinct from other days of the week. But the Jewish ecclesiastical leaders were not content with broad principles. They set out 39 classifications of work. John gave two reasons for the growing hostility of religious bodies towards Jesus. Though Jesus kept Sabbath in principle, he ignored the petty rules and regulations imposed by the church of his day. Jesus claimed to be equal with God. When the Bible said God rested on the seventh day, it meant He rested from one form of activity – creation – and continued in other activities. It did not mean that from that moment, He ceased to be active in the affairs of men. “My Father is always

at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working,” said Jesus. To the Jews, these words made Jesus a blasphemer who was claiming to be equal with God, and therefore deserving of death. The real question is whether Jesus had a right to say such things. We must be willing to obey the truth when we discover it; and we must be ready to distinguish between religious prejudices and religious principles. If we do not, we shall find ourselves diverted from truth or even hostile to it. The views expressed in this column don’t necessarily reflect those of the Merritt Herald and its staff. The Herald welcomes qualified writers with views on this or other faiths to submit their work to newsroom@merrittherald.com, to be considered for publication.

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Sciatica treatment in Eastern medicine DR. HONG CHUNG Merritt ACUPUNCTURE One Friday afternoon, as I was about to treat the last patients in my clinic, a person came to see me limping on his left leg. He said the pain had started out mild two weeks ago but now was so severe that he couldn’t walk properly. He had rushed to the clinic to have a massage

or chiropractic treatment for the first time, but since no one but myself, the acupuncturist, was there, he was inevitably treated with acupuncture. My treatment room was full at the time, so I prepared a spare bed immediately, asked him to lie down, and inserted needles into his other leg. I was so busy treating my scheduled patients that I couldn’t give my full attention to him. Yet 40 minutes later, he got up ahead of the other patients, tried stepping carefully along the corridor, and shouted, “Way better!” as he walked away with a

normal gait. Sciatica often occurs when people hit their forties or fifties. It is a pain syndrome that occurs in the buttocks, thigh, calf, and foot due to compression, injury, and inflammation of the sciatic nerve. It is usually caused by a herniated intervertebral disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, or neuromuscular injury, and is accompanied by pains, hot sensations, numbness, paralysis, paresthesia, or a dull, heavy feeling radiating from the lower back or hip to the thigh, calf and/or foot, sometimes with accompanying weakness in the leg. In Eastern medicine,

sciatica is classified as lumbar leg pain, or lumbar pain due to kidney deficiency, qi deficiency, and/or blood stasis. This occurs either when pathogens in our body attack the related meridian and disturb the circulation of qi and blood, or when blood stasis gathers in the lumbar or hip area. Another cause is aging, which affects body essence and blood. It’s very interesting that the distribution of sciatic symptoms corresponds exactly with the body’s urinary bladder meridian (pain in the back of the leg) or gall bladder meridian

(pain in the side of the leg), so we treat these meridians first. Acupuncture is good for the treatment of sciatica, except in cases requiring surgery. Stimulation through acupuncture opens blockages in the pathway between peripheral and central nervous systems, and at the same time promotes the secretion of painkilling substances such as endorphins and enkephalins. These painkilling effects last from a few hours to a few days. When the pain recurs, needling is again required. If each cycle is followed through, eventually the pain ceases

To exercise or not after an injury DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN In my chiropractic practice, I have noticed a substantial difference in how one patient could heal much faster than another could, even if they had similar injuries. I have observed this mostly in the soft tissue (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) and joint injuries suffered by people in motor vehicle accidents. For example, if you take two different people of the same sex, relatively the same age and size, both receiving similar injuries in the same accident, why don’t they heal in relatively the same time period? If one person remains active while they are healing and the other person does not, the active person will generally get better faster and to a greater degree. If you are unlucky enough to be in a motor vehicle accident,

generally you will suffer from varying degrees of whiplash. The joints of your neck and upper back will be sprained and inflamed. The muscles, tendons, and ligaments will be stretched and microscopic tears will likely occur. If the accident was serious, fractures should be ruled out by taking X-rays. A good physical examination by your medical doctor or chiropractor should be completed. Once this is done, you should rest for a period of time until the acute phase of the injuries have passed (the swelling starts to decrease, the severe muscle spasms begin to subside, and the person is able to move adequately). As soon as you feel good enough, you should get moving. I realize this goes against the old train of thought that if your neck or back hurts, don’t move it. Years ago, when someone suffered a whiplash, they were told to wear a cervical collar for six weeks to immobilize the neck. More recent research has shown that this may actually prolong pain and suffering. New studies show that the muscles, ligaments, and joints will mostly heal on

their own. However, if you stretch and maintain the strength of these areas in a controlled and supervised manner, the healing will occur faster and to a greater extent. This is no different than rehabilitating a knee after surgery. If a cast were simply put on the knee to immobilize it for six weeks, the muscles would shrink and become weak. The knee joint itself would lose its full movement and remain very stiff. To prevent this, the person must maintain the strength and flexibility of the leg muscles and keep the knee joint moving in a conservative manner so the joint doesn’t stiffen. In the case of a whiplash, the person must do the same. They have to maintain the strength and flexibility of the neck and back,

while keeping the joints of the spine moving so they don’t stiffen. In my office, we are able to improve and maintain the movement in the joints by doing gentle chiropractic manipulation or mobilization. To assist the soft tissues in healing, I prefer that my patients eventually enter into a mild exercise program. The patient must learn how to exercise “close to” when the pain starts and not “into” the pain. If done incorrectly, the symptoms may get worse. Once the injured areas are relatively pain free and have a good range of motion, the person can increase the intensity of their exercise without risk of re-injury. We encourage all of the patients to continue maintaining this higher level of activ-

ity and to have the joints of the spine checked every couple weeks by a chiropractor. The healing process extends well beyond the time when the pain disappears. Scar tissue that formed in and around the injured areas must be dissolved by the body and replaced with normal tissue. Previously injured areas will remain more vulnerable to flareups for quite some time. In closing, if you experience a joint or muscle injury, see your chiropractor. Once you have progressed enough with treatment, I would encourage you to start a light exercise program. The chiropractor can tell you what exercises are recommended. The combination of these two interventions will help your body heal as fast and as completely as possible.

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Best friends take top spots in Coquihalla Open Eagle Points’ Karen Mair-Valin wins for the second year in a row; teammate, Jayna Mikuse, close behind By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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A pair of Kamloops golfers shot the lights out on the weekend at the 2013 Coquihalla Open ladies’ golf tournament, played at the Merritt Golf and Country Club. Defending champion Karen Mair-Valin and fellow Eagle Point Golf Club member Jayna Mikuse waged a great battle for 18 holes on Sunday before MairValin prevailed for a three-stroke victory over her good friend and frequent playing partner. “That was a grind,” an exhausted and relieved Mair-Valin said shortly after her final round of 75. “Jayna played fantastic, and was flag-hunting all day. I really had to step up to the plate.” Mikuse did indeed make things interesting, shooting the weekend’s best score, 74, on Sunday to pull within three strokes of her golfing buddy. “We always play well together,” Mikuse said in reference to the friendly rivalry on the course. “Karen just

makes everyone around her play better.” Mikuse, a 10-handicapper, indicated that her score of 74 on Sunday was her best single round ever, while Mair-Valin stated that 75 was one of her better rounds this year, and her best effort ever on the Merritt course. Both Kamloops golfers made headlines at last year’s Coquihalla Open — Mair-Valin by winning the event, and Mikuse by shooting a hole-in-one in the very first tournament she ever played. Grace Brown, another Eagle Point player in attendance on the weekend, said, “Both Karen and Jayna are wonderful players. They’re both former squash players and bring to the game of golf tremendous focus and determination.” Playing conditions for this year’s Coquihalla Open were almost perfect. The result was some sparkling 36-hole scores, led by MairValin’s 78-75-153 and Mikuse’s 82-74-156. “The heat wasn’t bad at all,” Mikuse said. “Certainly it was a lot

better than rain.” Interestingly, just as the course was cleared and the 72 registered golfers were settling into the clubhouse for the awards ceremonies, several rumblings of thunder rolled across the valley. A long-course golfer for just three years, Mikuse is contemplating returning to Merritt on the July 28 weekend for the MGCC’s mixed open event. “I’ll bring along my hubby,” she said. The top local golfers in the Coquihalla Open were Diana Lorenz, who shot an 83 on Sunday in the final foursome that included Mair-Valin and Mikuse, and Deb Montgomery, whose pair of 84s gave her a two-round total of 168 and a tie for low gross in flight one with Bev Jensen from Surrey. The tie was broken on a count back. Following the mixed open event at the end of July, the Merritt golf club will host the Coyote Collision men’s open on the August 9-11 weekend, and a special Family Day on August 24.

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July 7-8, 2012 - Merritt Golf & Country Club Results Overall Low Gross Karen Mair-Valin 153 Overall Low Net Jayna Mikuse 136 Flight #1 1st Low Gross 2nd Low Gross 1st Low Net 2nd Low Net

Bev Jensen 168 Deb Montgomery 168 Vijay Vaagan 140 Tess Moore 143

Flight #2

CALL OF THE WILD Coquihalla Open winner Karen MairValin (above) gives a shout as her tee shot on the 18th hole sails left into the rough. Mair-Valin recovered nicely to salvage a bogey on the final hole of the competition on Sunday and finish with an impressive round of 75 — good for a 36-hole total of 153 and a three-stroke victory over good friend and Eagle Point Golf Club teammate Jayna Mikuse. (Top right). MairValin and Mikuse discuss their putts on the 18th green during Sunday’s final round. Ian Webster/Herald

1st Low Gross 2nd Low Gross 1st Low Net 2nd Low Net

Bianca Wallbank 182 Julie Martin 187 June Lowe 141 Sabrina Ramos 145

Flight #3 1st Low Gross 2nd Low Gross 1st Low Net 2nd Low Net

Debbie Pearce 195 Shelley Eng 210 Joan Negrin 143 Peggy Plotnikoff 149

Otters make a big splash at their own meet By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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The Merritt Otters Swim Club had all hands on deck and in the pool for their annual home meet on the weekend. The 28 local swimmers made quite an impression, racking up 125 top-six finishes, winning 12 aggregate medals and placing third overall in the team competition behind Kelowna and Salmon Arm. Leading the way for the Merritt Club were turtle (six and under) swimmers Ava Mikkelson and Cruz

Slanzi who picked up no fewer than six gold medals between them. Other first-place Merritt finishers were Div. 6 swimmer Taylor Carmichael (50 Free, 50 Fly) along with Otter coaches Gia Bogetti (100 Fly, 100 Breast ) and Kristine Lawson (50 Free, 50 Fly, 100 Free, 100 Back) in Div. 8. Three Merritt relay teams also brought home gold: Div. 1 200metre mixed medley, Div. 1 200-metre freestyle, and Div. 5 200metre freestyle. Coaches Bogetti and Lawson were equally pleased with the huge

number of PBs (personal-best times) turned in by their contingent of enthusiastic young swimmers. “Avery Warren, Mathias Redknap, Paige Asselstine, Beau Paterson and Shalyn Cox were just a few of the many Otters that had a fantastic meet,” said Bogetti. Asselstine shaved a whopping 25 and 79 seconds off her previous best times in Div. 1 girls’ 50-metre and 100-metre freestyle events. “Her stroke was beautiful,” Bogetti said. In just her second meet as an Otter, Cox improved her Div. 4

50-metre butterfly time by almost 27 seconds, while Paterson lopped 20 seconds off his previous PB in the Div. 1 50-metre breaststroke. Carmichael and Bianca Cavaliere, both provincial champions in 2012, performed extremely well in their new respective age divisions. “They’re up against two other top provincial swimmers from Salmon Arm,” Bogetti said. “The tough competition just helps make our girls better swimmers.” The Otters are off to Revelstoke this weekend for the next meet on their summer schedule.

MEDAL WINNERS Aggregate award recipients for the Merritt Otters were (back row from left) Koren Lefebvre, Cameron Parno, Beau Paterson, Avery Warren, Bianca Cavaliere, and coach Kristine Lawson. (Middle row) Cassie O’Flaherty, Rahul Chhabra and Madie Shea. (Front row) Taylor Carmichael and coach Gia Bogetti. Missing is Tyrel Narciso. Photo submitted

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Local water skiers take passion to the next level By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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For the Sulz family of Merritt, the opportunity to join the Kamloops Water Ski Club, based out of Shumway Lake on Highway 5A midway between the two communities, was the next logical step in satisfying their love for the sport. “We’ve always water skied, every summer on Nicola Lake,” said the dad, Dawson Sulz. “It’s what we do.” This past weekend, Dawson and his two daughters, Jessica and Jordanne, were at Shumway to take in the Grasslands Open slalom competition. A dozen skiers were on hand from as far away as Vancouver, Prince George and Calgary to test their mettle against water, wind and speed on a course that was first constructed back in 1993 for the Canada Summer Games. On Saturday, Dawson put on his ski (in slalom you just wear one) and did a few practice runs. If he has his way, he’ll be competing formally real soon. His girls, for their part, are enrolled in the KWSC’s Rip ‘N’ Ride lessons taking place from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on week nights for the next

two weeks at Shumway. Don’t be surprised to see one or both of them carving a course or two in the not-too-distant future. “They’re a bit nervous,” their dad said, “but I think once they’re on the water and skiing, they’ll be hooked.” Competitors at the Grasslands Open ranged in age from 13-year-old Kalaina Kozak from Alberta to 71-year-old Sue Munn from Kelowna. The latter didn’t even take up the sport until she was in her fifties. “My husband and I bought a house on Okanagan Lake and it had a dock, so we decided to buy a boat,” Munn explained. “I used to compete in winter snow skiing, so it just seemed like a natural progression.” Munn’s first water-ski coach was Gary Athans, Canadian Olympian and member of the legendary Athans sporting family. “I love the speed,” the septuagenarian said with a laugh. “It’s a very demanding sport.” Munn hasn’t let four knee operations — the result of a lifetime of vigorous sporting activity — slow her down. She water skis for the month of April in Newbury Springs, Calif. before

WET ‘N WILD Merritt’s Dawson Sulz (left) enjoys a training run between rounds at the Coquihalla Open water ski slalom competition at Shumway Lake on the weekend. Sulz and his daughters, Jessica and Jordanne, have joined the Kamloops Water Ski Club. (Above) Kelowna’s Sue Munn, 71, was the oldest competitor on the weekend. The avid snow skier took up water skiing at the age of 50 and got hooked. This summer, she plans to compete at the Western Canadian Championships in Abbotsford and the Canadian Championships in Calgary. Ian Webster/Herald

hitting Duck Lake, outside Kelowna, starting in May. This coming weekend, she plans to compete at Borderline in Washington State. “At the end of the month, I’ll also compete at the Western Canadians in Abbotsford, and in August at the Canadians in Calgary,” she added. The B.C. Senior Games are in Kamloops in late August but unfortunately water skiing isn’t one of the sports being offered. Munn isn’t sweating it; she’s a member of a dragon

boat crew that is signed up to participate. Maury Atwell, 58, from Prince George cut his teeth in the sport back in his early twenties on the Fraser River dodging the log booms. “I didn’t see a real course until I was in my thirties,” he said. First-time competitor Horst Lehman, 52, from Hefley Lake near Sun Peaks is another crossover snow skier. He, too, quickly became hooked. “That was awesome,” he said shortly after his fourth and final pass on Saturday. “I

should have started this a long time ago.” In one form or another, the Kamloops Water Ski Club has been in existence since the early ‘70s. The present club was incorporated in 1982 and currently has about 15 members. “After being dormant in 2008-2009, we’re just starting to see the club grow again,” said KWSC president Paul Dixon who, along with Janna Brown, were integral in getting the organization and the sport ‘back in the water’ three summers ago.

“We have quite a few families interested,” Dixon said, “which is great because it’s important that we promote water skiing at the grassroots level.” Both Dixon and Brown got started early themselves, skiing for the first time at the age of five and competing not long after. “You can really begin the sport as young as you like,” Dixon said. “You just have to be comfortable in the water.” Dixon said the Kamloops club is host-

ing the provincial wakeboarding and barefoot skiing championships this August, and hopes to hold the provincial water ski, ski jumping and trick skiing championships next season. Dixon would be delighted to have more families from the Nicola Valley like the Sulzs get involved in the Kamloops Water Ski Club. For more information on KWSC activities, you can contact Dixon at 250-372-9442 or visit the club’s website at kwsc.weebly.com.

Merritt runners scorch Kelowna’s Midsummer 8K A quartet of harriers from the Nicola Valley nailed the Midsummer 8K road race in Kelowna on Sunday. Hans Aabye, 35, won his seventh Interior Racing Association event in nine starts,

1st. - Hans Aabye - 26:13

taking the Midsummer event in a time of 26 minutes and 13 seconds. Aabye beat his good friend, teammate and running rival John Machuga by 22 seconds. In eighth place

overall and second in his age group (M20-29) was 24-year-old Kurt Behnsen. Finishing 19th overall and first in his age group (M60-64) was Bruce Wark. Thirty-sixth overall

8th. - Kurt Behnsen - 28:58 19th. - Bruce Wark - 30:49 Photos courtesy of Dirk ‘Tiger’ Handke

and first in her age group (F40-44) was MJ Bedard. A total of 148 runners took part in the Midsummer 8K which began and ended in City Park on Kelowna’s waterfront.

36th. - MJ Bedard - 33:53

BECALMED The Kamloops Sailing Club held its annual regatta on the weekend at its facility on Nicola Lake. The warm temperatures and light winds resulted in challenging sailing conditions for the boaters from throughout the Okanagan and Lower Mainland. Only three races were held over the course of two days. (Above) A twenty-niner, a pair of lasers and an optimist try to coax some speed out of a minimal breeze. Ian Webster/Herald

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com ROTARY GOLF Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise proudly presents the 2013 Friends of Rotary Golf Tournament, Friday, July 12 at the Merritt Golf & Country Club, 1450 Juniper Dr. Four person scramble format, tee times start at 3 p.m. Fee per person includes 9 holes, dinner and prizes. Proceeds support local charities. Sign up by emailing Sue at suestirling75@gmail. com. 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 ROD & GUN CLUB Archery Shoot every Tuesday from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Rod & Gun Club Contact BJ Moore at 250-280-0304 for more information.

ART IN THE GARDEN The Baillie House (NV Heritage Society) is hosting Art in the Garden Fairs, July 20 & 27, August 10 & 24, and September 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Featuring Nicola Valley Artists and Crafters. NV FALL FAIR SOCIETY Giant Yard Sales return to the Fall Fair Exhibition Building. (Lindley Creek Road) July 13 - 14 July 27 - 28 Aug 10 - 11 Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. We are gladly accepting donations again this year. Please call, Martha at 250-378-2303 or Diane at 250-3786773 for free pick up. NEWBARK RESCUE Newbark Rescue & Rehoming Merritt Branch are always are looking for foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, till they find a furever home, please contact Margie at

newbark_rescue@ hotmail.com. CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION CMHA--Merritt Clubhouse staff are pleased to announce the reopening of the clubhouse at it`s new location, The Fireside Center, 2026 Granite Ave. (next to Spirit Square). If you are an adult living with mental illness and want a safe, friendly environment to make new friends and try out new activities then please leave your first name only and your return number in a message to CMHA (250)3785660. We will be happy to return your call and provide you with information on how you can become a member of the clubhouse. 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

For more info. call Sue 250-378-2717 or Bonnie 250-315-0179. All women welcome.

have, should have, or did graduate in 1983, please contact Patty Beers (Cressy) at 250.378.9503 or beers2@telus.net for more info.

SOUP BOWL The Soup Bowl is open Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Anglican Church Hall at 1990 Chapman St.

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.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION #96 Darts at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays; Frosty Fridays at 5:00 p.m.; Meat Draw at 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

MERRITT RADIO CONTROL MODELLERS We are starting a new club in town for flying model aircraft. We fly at various locations around town. New members welcome. For more info, call Jack at 250378-4371.

NICOLA VALLEY RIDING CLUB The Nicola Valley Riding Club is accepting new members and volunteers. We are a new club here in Merritt, for all ages and disciplines, horse owner or not. Trail rides, camping trips, poker rides, play days, drill team and clinics are a few of the events we will be holding this year. For more info. call Tracy at 250-3780339

24U Peer support group for women who suffer from depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders. Meeting Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Hospice Society, Rm.12, 2025 Granite Ave.

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Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212. Guides Mondays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays 6 & 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave. 250-280-4040 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 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

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Career Opportunities

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Lilian Evelyn (King) Beales “Paula” March 30, 1919 - June 19, 2013 Sadly missed by daughter Anita (Harry), step-son David (Lynda), niece Gill (Gerald) from the UK and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by twin sister Molly, younger sister Jo of the UK and husband Batson Beales. A special thank you to Dr. Bester, Nicola Valley Hospital, Nicola Meadows and, of course, Gail and Elly (Berta Fraser Adult Daycare Centre).

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Memorial tea to be held at Brambles Bakery on Tuesday, July 16 at 2 pm. Donations may be made in Paula’s name to the Berta Fraser Adult Daycare Centre where she spent happy times.

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Kirwan – Ruth Elinore Kirwan (nee Robel) Visser

It is with great sadness we announce the tragic death of Ruth Elinore Kirwan Visser. Ruth was a well respected and loved educator and artist and will be deeply missed by the many people whose lives she enriched with her creativity and innovative approach to life. Ruth resided and taught for the past years in Logan Lake, B.C.. Left to mourn are her family Roy Robel, Diana (George) Knight, Joanne Twolan and her husband George Visser. Ruth’s personal wishes were for Cremation and no formal Service.

Attention: Ken Vance @ Western Explosives Ltd.

LOOKING for an outdoor enthusist who would like a rewarding carreer in the guide outﬁtting industry. We will train on the job. Will be on horse back hunts.(250) 789-9494 sean@prophetmuskwa.com

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NORTHERN Savings Credit Union has openings for Full time Member Services Representatives for our Masset & Queen Charlotte branches on Haida Gwaii. If you are interested in providing excellent customer service and have good time management and organizational skills. Minimum Qualifications: Secondary school diploma, working knowledge of Microsoft Office.Previous financial services, sales and customer service experience preferred. Please apply online at www.northsave.com

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S.F. ENTERPRISES dba Chevron Station Merritt is looking for 5 F/T Food Counter Attendants for its location at 3643 Dewolf Way, Merritt, BC, V1K 1C4. Salary $10.25/hr. Rotating shifts; day, night, weekends, Stat holiday. Duties: Greet customers and take orders, serve customers, receive payments. Apply by mail or by email: ss0441@chevronretail.ca

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The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Certified Hand Fallers • Office Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Log Loader Operator • Grapple Yarder Operators • Boom Boat Operator • Chasers • Hooktenders • 2nd Loaders-Buckermen • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to: office@lemare.ca.

Home Care/Support REGISTERED Nurses - Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual, on-call RNs with skills and experience in: IV drug infusion, phlebotomy, ﬂu clinics, wound care, patient assessments, staff supervision, delegation possess an outstanding work ethic; a passion for superior client service, and a reliable vehicle, pls forward your resume to shof tasks. If you are: personable, energetic, positive; geekie@bayshore.ca. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

OfÀce Support ADMINISTRATOR / Ice Ambassador Kelowna Minor Hockey Association is looking for someone to help manage our Ofﬁce,Teams, Ice Schedules, and Volunteers. More info in our online ad.

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Commercial/ Industrial Property GRAVEL PIT / Acreage For Sale in Crawford Bay, BC on Kootenay Lake East Shore. 16 acre licensed gravel pit for sale, with or without equipment (request equipment price). Also have approval for 3 lot subdivision. Older double wide mobile on property. Bordered on two sides by crown land. Abundant wildlife. $249,000 Call Chris @ 250825-4701 or 250-354-9238 chris_choquette@hotmail.com; khoyle@hotmail.com

Houses For Sale House for sale in Lower Nic. 1600sq.ft - 2 bdrm, 2 bath, a/c, 5 appliances, 1/2 acre lot. For more info call 250-378-3703

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N’KWALA SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

STARTING DATE: 2013/2014 School Year Postings will remain open until Àlled. N’Kwala School is a Category 2 Independent School located at Douglas Lake, just 1 hour south of Kamloops and ½ hour east of Merritt. N’Kwala is a progressive PLC school providing kindergarten to grade 12 programs. N’Kwala ensures that individual learning needs are met and that the integrity of the Syilx (Okanagan people) is an integral part of the curriculum. HIGH SCHOOL GENERALIST TEACHER - QualiÀcations: • TRB certiÀed • QualiÀed to teach Grade 8 – 12 • Experience working in a First Nations community is an asset • Ability to teach multi-grades, provide 1:1 instruction; teach a variety of courses including Math, English, Science and PE. and meet student needs • Ability to create an engaging, encouraging and supportive learning environment • Competent in time management, problem solving, communication skills, and a team member • Salary to commensurate with experience

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SYILX LANGUAGE AND CULTURE TEACHER - QualiÀcations: • TRB certiÀed or able qualiÀes for a Letter of Permission from the Ministry of Education • Experience working in a First Nations community is an asset • Ability to teach K4 – Grade 12 Syilx • Ability to create an engaging, encouraging and supportive learning environment • Salary to commensurate with experience • Competent time management, problem solving, communication skills, and a team member CASUAL/RELIEF BUS DRIVER - QualiÀcations • Class 2 Drivers License (copy of abstract required) • Experience bus driving is an asset ALL N’Kwala School employees are subject to a yearly Criminal Record Check. Please send resume, along with supporting documents to: CAROL HOLMES, PRINCIPAL Email: principal@uppernicolaband.com If you would like further information phone 250-350-3370 or 250-350-3342 (summer)

250-378-1996 Direct line to the Property Management Department Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs! MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

Mobile Homes & Pads Available immediately, 2 bedroom mobile. Washer,dryer, fridge, stove, quiet area close to schools and town. $975 per month includes $150 utility allowance. 250-378-0887 Available immediately, one bedroom mobile. Fridge, stove, close to town $850 per month includes $150 utility allowance. 250-378-0887

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Job Posting – Receptionist Nooaitch Band requires two new Receptionists with responsibilities covering a wide variety of clerical office duties in support of company administration. Other responsibilities will include coordinating and communicating office activities, greeting and screening visitors, answering and referring inbound telephone calls, and scheduling appointments. The Receptionist will also be responsible for administrating company correspondence. Nooaitch offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities. A full Job Description is offered on request. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted. Deadline for applying is July 19, 2013 @ 4:30 p.m. Qualified applicants should send resumes and a cover letter to: Attention: Kaylynn Dexel, Assistant Administrator 2954 Shackelly Road, Merritt, BC V1K 1N9 Fax: 250-378-3699 Email: Kaylynn@nooaitch.com

Lower Nicola Band School External Job Opportunity POSITION: Secretary/Receptionist Description: Reporting to the Principal, the Secretary/Receptionist is responsible for ofÀce support within the Lower Nicola Band School. Duties include: • Answering/Screening telephone calls/visitors • Administrative and computer duties (letters, memos, proposals, reports) • OfÀce equipment: photocopier, fax, telephone system, PA System • Develop and/or maintain student and ofÀce Àling systems • Maintain ofÀce supply inventory and order/updates as needed, daily mail duties • Responsible for maintaining ofÀce equipment and furniture: initiatives services and repairs • Records Minutes of Meetings • Assist with Ànancial correspondence (timesheets, invoices, purchase orders, cheque requisitions, etc…) • Provide administrative support and service to all staff, students and parents • Other administrative duties Requirements: • A CertiÀcate or Diploma in Secretarial, OfÀce Administration or Business Administration and/or 2 years ofÀce experience in a First Nations Setting • Advanced computer and ofÀce equipment skills • Good organizational skills and interpersonal skills • Good communication, public relations and writing skills • Ability to work in a team environment • Ability to plan, schedule and organize • Personal maturity and role model to children • Ability to work independently and make sound judgements • Some understanding of school operations an asset • Understanding of child development and educational programming an asset • Willing to participate in after hours school events/ workshops • A Valid Drivers license and reliable vehicle • Must pass a criminal records check • Must be willing to get First Aid CertiÀcate and undergo Professional Development/Training SALARY: Negotiable DEADLINE: July 19, 2013 START DATE: August 19, 2013 Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter and 3 references to: Angie Sterling, Principal The Lower Nicola Band School 201 Horn Road, Merritt, BC. VIK 1M9 FAX: (250) 378-6389 Email: asterling@lnib.net

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LIVING ROOM FURNITURE

City Furniture is holding a huge garage$sale to clear out ﬂoor models, $ scratch and dent items, as is$merchandise, one $ of a kind. $ BEDROOM AND DINING ROOM FURNITURE

REG. SALE 3 Piece Bonded Leather Sectional w/Ottoman $1449 $699 6 Drawer Dresser w/Mirror Ashley Fabric Sofa $649 $399 5 Drawer Chest Matching Loveseat $599 $379 Nitestand 2 Piece Fabric Sofa with Loveseat $1499 $699 Bonded Leather Console Recliner Loveseat $1399 $699 APPLIANCES Matching Rocker Recliner $699 $499 Natuzzi 100% Leather Sofa & Loveseat $3499 $2499 Danby 18 Cu Ft All Fridge Chaise Lounger $599 $299 Danby 5,000 BTU Air Conditioner Ashley12 Piece Collection including Sofa, $1999 $1399

ELECTRONICS

REG. SALE $499 $299 $599 $299 $199 $99

REG. SALE $899 $649 $129 $75 Samsung18 Cu Ft S/S Bottom-mount Fridge $1599 $999 Loveseat, 3 Piece Coffee Table Set, White-Westinghouse 18 Cu Ft Fridge $599 $499 2 Lamps, 5 Piece Accessories Set KitchenAid Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher $899 $599 Ashley Rocker Recliner $499 $299 Amana Front Load Washer & Dryer PAIR $1399 $999 3 Piece Reclining Sofa, Loveseat & Chair $2999 $1499 Maytag Double Oven Convection Range $2149 $1399 Microﬁbre Loveseat $599 $299 Stainless Steel Solid Wood Computer Armoire $999 $499 Bosch Built-in Dishwasher S/S or White $749 $499 3 Piece Coffee Table Set $299 $149 Amana Top Load Washer & Dryer Set PAIR $949 $649 Hydraulic Bar Stool $199 $99 Freezers starting at 4 Cu Ft $249 $199 Double Sofa Bed $799 $599 Frigidaire 30” S/C Smooth Top Range $749 $599 Futon and Frame $499 $289 Maytag 22 Cu Ft French Door Fridge $2199 $1499 Electric Fireplace with Mantle $499 $299 with Ice and Water Dispenser Dynasty Wall mount Electric Fireplace $499 $349 Samsung Frontload Steam Washer PAIR $1999 $1499 Dynasty Wall mount Electric Fireplace $999 $699 & Steam Dryer Dynasty Wall mount Electric Fireplace $1100 $799 Maytag H.E. Top Load Washer & Dryer PAIR $1199 $899 Lamps, Carpets, Accessories, Paintings Up To 50% Off Inglis 30” Coil Top Range $549 $399 Whirlpool 30” S/C Smooth Top Range $1199 $799

BEDROOM AND DINING ROOM FURNITURE

With Fan Convection

REG. SALE

8 Piece Complete Bedroom Suite $2999 $1499 Includes Dresser, Mirror, Chest Queen HB/FB/Rails & 2 Night Stands 8 Piece Counter Height Table & 6 Stools $1199 $599 With Lazy Susan Solid Wood Kitchen Chairs $149 $69 2 Piece China Cabinet $1299 $599 Solid Wood Twin Bunkbed $449 $299 Solid Wood Twin/Double Bunkbed $699 $499 Trundle Bed w/Storage Includes 2 Twinbeds w/Mattresses $899 $599

ELECTRONICS Toshiba 24” Full HD LED TV Toshiba 32” HD LCD TV Samsung 32” LED TV Toshiba 40” Full HD LCD TV Toshiba 46” Full HD LED TV Panasonic 42” HD Plasma TV Samsung 51” HD Plasma TV Sharp 46” Full HD LED TV Panasonic Wall Mountable Sound Bar and Sub-woofer, 240 Watts

REG. SALE $299 $199 $349 $279 $449 $299 $549 $399 $899 $699 $699 $549 $699 $599 $1299 $799 $449 $299

Panasonic Blu-Ray DVD Player Wi-Fi Certiﬁed Home Theatre Speakers Car Audio Speakers, Sub-woofer

REG. SALE $169 $99 Up To 60% Off Up To 70% Off

BOXSPRING AND MATTRESSES

REG. SALE

Foam Mattresses From $99 Pocket Coil Mattress, Tight Top Twin $399 $149 Double $459 $179 Queen $499 $199 Pocket Coil Mattress, Pillow Top Twin $499 $199 Double $599 $249 Queen $699 $299 Restwell Box Springs and Mattress Queen $499 $299 Simmons Beautysleep, Pillow Top, Box Spring and Mattress Double $799 $549 Queen $899 $599 Sealy Posture-Pedic Mismatch, Eurotop Box Spring & Mattress Queen $1799 $899 King $2999 $1199 Simmons Beautyrest, with Pocket Coil, Pillow Top, Box Spring and Mattress with Wool and Memory Foam Queen $1599 $799 Restwell Euro-top, 800 Pocket Coils Box Spring, & Mattress Twin $699 $449 Double $749 $499 Queen $849 $599 King $1199 $799 Primo Memory Foam Mattress Queen $799 $399 Ashley Memory Foam Mattress Queen $1199 $599 Tempur-Pedic, Contour, Memory Foam Mattress Queen $1899 $1399

All 2012 Floor Model Mattresses Drastically Reduced to Clear!

Hours:

MAIN LOCATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE 2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt

Monday to Friday 9 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Closed Sundays & Holidays 123 456 789

Phone: 250-378-2332