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Outgoing mayor, councillor say farewells By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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With a tap of her gavel to end Tuesday’s council meeting, Susan Roline officially marked the end to her final term as Merritt’s mayor. Roline was unsuccessful in her bid for a third term, losing the mayoral election to current councillor Neil Menard. As Roline’s time as mayor came to a close that night, she had some emotional words for her fellow council members. “I’d like to just congratulate all the new councillors and new mayor and wish you luck in your new roles, and I’ll enjoy my time

off,” she said. Roline told reporters after the meeting she’s proud of some of the things she and council accomplished while keeping taxes at a steady level with no major spikes. Roline noted the new Provincial Wildfire Training Centre at the Merritt airport, enhancing De Wolf Way, and working with various partners such as the provincial and federal governments as well as First Nations as highlights from her time in office. She also noted working with new projects such as the Merritt Green Energy Project and the Diacarbon pellet plant. “It’s been a nice six years. I’ve enjoyed it, I put a lot of time in,

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but I learned lots from it too,” Roline said, noting she thinks the city is better off now than it was when she first became mayor. “That’s always your goal; to leave it at a better place than what you came in to,” Roline said. She said what she will miss most about the job is the interaction with people. Coun. Mike Goetz told Roline he’s enjoyed working with her. “I know you’re passionate for the community. I thank you very much for your service,” Goetz said at the meeting. He also thanked outgoing councillor Harry Kroeker for his service, although Kroeker was not

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engaged and informed on the city’s activities. Come December, Roline will be replaced by Menard, who also had some parting words for the outgoing mayor and councillors. Menard thanked Roline for her guidance, as well as that of fellow councillor Clara Norgaard, and noted how closely he’s worked with Kroeker. “I look forward to hoping to be as successful as you were,” Menard said. Kroeker was unsuccessful in his bid to serve the community for another term, while Norgaard chose not to run for re-election.

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Rock dropped from overpass smashes windshield Police seeking information after semi truck damaged By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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A semi truck driver was taken to hospital after someone threw a rock at his vehicle from the Voght Street overpass, shattering the windshield. Police received the report at about midnight on Nov. 4. The driver was travelling north toward Kamloops on the Coquihalla Highway and told police he saw a person on the overpass who was wearing a black hoodie with a tan jacket throw an item at his truck. The driver was able to pull his vehicle to the side of the road and call 911, Const. Tracy Dunsmore said. Paramedics with the BC Ambulance Service advised police the driver had glass in his eyes and they were transporting him to the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre. He had scratches on his face from the shattered glass, but his eyes were not damaged, Dunsmore said.

Police tried to recover the object, but were unable to find anything that was unnatural to the area, Dunsmore said. Police Dog Services responded from Kamloops to assist RCMP and located a track from the overpass, but it was soon lost. Officers patrolled the area and nearby businesses, but found no persons of note in the area. Merritt RCMP is requesting any information on this incident or for witnesses to contact or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477. Rumours of unreported break-ins Police have been hearing of multiple break-ins to sheds, motor homes and businesses in the Pooley Avenue area of Diamond Vale. RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore said she’s heard from people regarding break-ins that have gone unreported. She’s

also heard from a blockwatch in the Clapperton Avenue area, which has also heard about break-ins from residents. People should report breakins to ensure police are aware of this type of activity, Dunsmore told the Herald. Merritt RCMP have also been fielding complaints of mischief and theft in Merritt’s downtown core, particularly at Spirit Square. These complaints include spray painting and graffiti to the buildings in Spirit

Square as well as other parts of the downtown. RCMP are seeking information regarding these or any other instances of mischief and can be reached at 250-3784262. Damage at Elkhart mine Merritt RCMP officers are asking anyone with information on a break-in at Gold Mountain Mine in October to contact them.

On Oct. 13 at about 3 p.m., police received a report of a break and enter at the mine near Elkhart, about 60 kilometres southeast of Merritt. The complainant reported that there was severe damage to mine property and $20,000 worth of survey equipment stolen. The suspect or suspects managed to start a Caterpillar loader and use it to break apart several steel containers, causing thousands of dollars in damage, police say. Buildings on the site were driven into and destroyed while core racks were knocked over and containers were ripped open. A water truck was flipped over as well. Some undamaged containers had their locks cut off, but nothing was stolen from the containers. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the RCMP at 250-378-4262 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Volunteers keeping busy between food drives, Christmas hampers and outerwear program

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Nicola Valley and District Food Bank manager Marlene Fenton is expecting a flurry of donations as Merrittonians gear up for the holiday season. All types of donations are welcome, including those for the food bank’s winter outerwear program, Christmas hamper program, and its regular monthly basket program, Fenton said. Donations for the winter outerwear program will stay at the Quilchena Avenue location, while food items will be stored at either the regular food bank office or the temporary Christmas hamper location on Voght Street next to Yaki Joe’s. Anything that doesn’t get distributed as part of the Christmas hamper or winter outerwear programs will be stockpiled and used at a later date. For those who want to donate new toys to the hamper program, the local firefighters have put together donation bins at Canadian Tire and WalMart. Each store has a tree set up near the toy section with tags specifying the intended recipient’s gender, age and interest. “You can take that, do the shopping and then donate it into the box, then the firemen will go around weekly and collect the stuff from those boxes,” Fenton said. Gifts for teens are one category that could typically use a boost for the hamper program, she added. The Christmas hampers will be distributed between Dec. 16 and 19

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at the Voght Street location. Hampers can go to singles or families, who can be nominated for the program or sign themselves up. Fenton said this year, she’s seeing a trend with more families doing nominating others. “That’s primarily been a business thing before, but we’re noticing that families are stepping up,” she said. This year, the community response to the winter outerwear program has been a positive one, Fenton said. Gently used jackets, boots, mittens and hats are being housed at the food bank on Quilchena Avenue, making it more accessible for people who need warm clothing. Of course, there are plenty of ways for locals to donate food items as

well. Cooper’s Foods and Extra Foods each have a donation box set up near the checkout. Fenton said even people who aren’t volunteers are stepping up to help keep the food bank on people’s minds this season. For example, Bill Starrs, a husband of one volunteer, spruced up the donation box at Cooper’s with help from Second Avenue Signs. The Royal LePage Hands of Hope Food Drive will be back again in a big way this year. The food drive sees Royal LePage staff team up with Merritt Centennials players and volunteers to go door-to-door to canvas each neighbourhood in Merritt for food donations. The inaugural event last year collected 4,470

pounds of non-perishable food items and the hope this year is to expand its coverage. “This year, we’re really, really hoping to get lots of volunteers so we can do Lower Nicola as well,” Fenton said. The Hands of Hope Food Drive takes place in the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 30. Volunteers meet at 2190C Voght Street before splitting into groups to hit the streets. Anyone interested in volunteering for the Hands of Hope Food Drive can contact Fenton at the food bank at 3782282 or Royal LePage at 378-6181. Local registered massage therapist Jamara Joyal will donate $5 from every massage for the month of December. Joyal said come early next year, she’ll be able to provide the food bank

with a financial donation to help once the holiday rush is over. Local logging truck company SRS Trucking will be collecting donations of all kinds on Nov. 28 when the company’s float rolls through downtown Merritt as part of the Country Christmas parade. Volunteers walking alongside the float will collect food, clothing, toy and financial donations from parade spectators. Fenton said that’s a good way for people who won’t be at home during the food drive on the following Sunday to get their donations out. “You can donate food if you’re not going to be home, gently used outerwear and new toys for the Christmas hampers,” she said. Fenton said nonperishable food items and financial donations are always welcome, and help keep the food bank going during the first few months of the new year, which tend to be slower in terms of donations. “Any leftover stuff does help us in January and February with regular operations,” Fenton said. On Monday, Nov. 24, Q101 and local Rotarians are teaming up for a radio auction with over 100 items. Proceeds from the auction will be split between the food bank and the extreme weather shelter. With all the ways to help out, the takeaway message is a simple one. “People can donate anything they want and we’ll find a good use for it,” Fenton said.

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Third quarter police report, stats in

During this quarter, Merritt detachment members have processed 213 prisoners. Of note, we have received 133, 911 emergency calls. All 911 calls are investigated to determine if an emergency exists. In this quarter, 131 of those calls were determined to be false. During this period, Merritt officers responded to 26 calls for service that have specifically been for Mental Health Act reasons. Seventeen of these investigations have resulted in a person being brought to the hospital to be seen by a doctor. Five of these cases have resulted in the person being committed to hospital to receive extended treatment. Merritt officers continue to be busy investigating impaired driving offences. In this quarter, 18 drivers had their driving privileges suspended for either 24 hours, three days, seven days, 30 days or 90 days. Eleven of these investigations were conducted with the

General Investigation Section (GIS) The Merritt GIS has numerous active investigations that it cannot mention until the investigations are concluded. These investigations involve drug trafficking, robberies and other events of a serious nature. The Merritt GIS continues to identify multiple persons from the Lower Mainland who are involved in local drug trafficking. On occasion, GIS members fill in for the General Duty Section when they are shortstaffed. Planning for the Sturgis Canada event consumed a significant amount of time and effort by the section. • While investigating drug trafficking, members discovered an apartment that had been broken into and had not yet been reported. The break-in is believed to be related to drug trafficking. • A youth was reported as missing from Surrey, B.C. The youth was found to be

Victim Services Merritt police-based victim services has accepted 77 new clients in this period, 27 of which are domestic violence-related. At the end of this quarter, the program is managing 339 clients.

NATIONAL JERSEY DAY Friday, November 28 Please take part as our community has a chance to win the Sportiest Community (per capita) again this year!! Please take part by wearing your favorite team jersey or uniform to the parade on Friday night so we can take pictures!

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drug trafficking in Merritt. A cellphone, cash and drugs were seized. • Members assisted locating a person wanted on multiple warrants from Kelowna and Merritt. • Members responded to a complaint of a person uttering threats and pointing a firearm in the downtown area. The person was quickly contained and arrested within minutes. The firearm was seized and the person was charged and convicted.

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City of Merritt, while seven were conducted outside of city limits. Of the 18 investigations, eight local people were charged while the other 10 were not from Merritt. The others were from Lower Nicola (two), Douglas Lake, Spallumcheen, Aldergrove, Deadman’s Creek, Kelowna, Chase and Vancouver (two).

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B.C. rental situation in crisis By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Too many renters in B.C. are spending too much of their monthly income on rent and utilities, according to the Rental Housing Index released by the BC Non-Profit Housing Association Monday. On average, nearly half of all 517,430 renter households in B.C. (45 per cent) are shelling out more than 30 per cent of their income on rent, heat, hot water and electricity. About 14 per cent of the 750 renters in Merritt are spending at least half of their income on monthly rent, according to the RHI. The index is built on data from Statistics Canada’s 2011 National Household Survey (formerly the long-form census) and is the first public collection of data about rental housing in B.C. The data is presented in an interactive map of all 98 communities it includes, which is available at bchpha. ca/rhi. This is the first time data about rental housing in B.C. has been collected and amalgamated for public use. The map will be updated with data annually, according to

a press release from the BCNPHA. While the average renter household in Merritt spends 17 per cent of its monthly income on housing, 30 per cent of local renters are spending more than 30 per cent of their income on rent and utilities. The Merritt numbers average out to $764 per month for rent, heat, electricity and hot water. The standard threshold for housing affordability is 30 per cent of the before-tax household income. The association says 145 renters in Merritt are living in places that are too small for their household size and/or composition, as outlined by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s National Occupancy Standard. That standard sets housing suitability at a bedroom per household member, except same-sex pairs under 18, opposite-sex pairs under five, and cohabiting couples. The study finds Merritt could use an additional 145 bedrooms to adequately house all renters. While the rental situation in Merritt is ranked as “poor”, those in some Metro Vancouver communities are classified as critical.

This screen grab of the Rental Housing Index map shows the level of affordability overall in the regional districts of B.C. The darker the colour, the worse the situation in terms of rental affordability and availability.

Burnaby scores among the worst, with 46 per cent of its 31,475 renters spending more than 30 per cent of their income on rent and utilities and another quarter of that city’s renters spending over half of their income on rent. In Surrey, 40,870 renters pay an average of $896 for rent and utilities, representing 20 per cent of the household income on average, but the bedroom shortfall and overcrowding have peaked. The Rental Housing Index is the product of a partnership between the BCNPHA and Vancity Credit Union. The BCNPHA is the industry association for social housing in B.C, and represents more than 700 non-profit housing providers with more than 60,000 long and short-term affordable housing units in the province.

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ANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERT Doors open at 6:00 pm and the concert starts at 7:00 pm. Admission is by donation at the door. This is an event that you won’t want to miss so come early! Civic Centre

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 FESTIVAL OF TREES - DECORATING Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame

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DANCE RECITAL “A Few of My Favorite Things” 7:00 pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm Civic Centre

CONCESSION 2:00 -10:00 pm, Civic Centre

WREATH WALK 6 -10 pm, Civic Centre

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CRAFT FAIR 2:00 -10:00 pm, Civic Centre MERRITT COMMUNITY BAND will perform in the foyer at the Civic Centre after the parade

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FESTIVAL OF TREES after the parade, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame TREE LIGHT-UP BY SANTA after parade, Spirit Square LATE NIGHT SHOPPING after the parade, throughout Merritt.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 CRAFT FAIR 9:00 am -4:00 pm, Civic Centre CONCESSION 9:00 am -4:00 pm, Civic Centre WREATH WALK 9:00 am -4:00 pm, Civic Centre KIDS CHARLIE BROWN TREE MAKING 11:00 am -2:00 pm, Civic Centre (free)

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS FARM TEAM Savona’s The Farmer’s Team was all smiles after beating Quesnel’s J.D.’s Team Wicked in the competitive final of the second annual Battle Against Diabetes Hockey Tournament held last weekend in Logan Lake. Winners of the Recreational Division were Logan Lake’s Here for the Beer team, which defeated the Kamloops Kings 3-1. Event organizer Alisha Grant of Logan Lake was all smiles with the 10-team turnout. The registration fees, together with 50/50 draws and silent auction items, raised $14,600 to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. That total outstrips last year’s total by more than $3,000. Photo submitted by Barrie Ogden

Council takes early step toward supplying water to medical marijuana grow-op By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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The City of Merritt took its first step toward supplying water to a medical marijuana grow-operation that’s looking to establish a facility in the Nicola Valley. The company, Sunniva Medical Inc., owns a parcel of land located along Merritt’s eastern boundary, north of Highway 97C, on which it wants to construct and operate a licensed medical marijuana facility. The company is requesting 120,000 litres of water per day be supplied to the facility. The draft agreement allows for up to 500,000 litres per day to allow for future expansion. Public Works manager Sean Boven said the city has the infrastructure to deliver the water to the site. Sunniva Medical’s development plans would have significant investment in the community, create jobs and generate tax revenue in the future if the boundary extension is completed, a City of Merritt report to council stated. Permission to supply this facility water services has already been granted by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Merritt’s city council

was unanimous in its decision at Tuesday’s regular council meeting to approve amending its policy for provision of services outside city limits. Council also gave the first three readings toward amending the administrative fees bylaw and waterworks

bylaw. These changes will now allow the city to charge a $5,000 deposit to cover an application fee for requests for services outside city boundaries. At its regular council meeting back on Sept. 30, the City of Merritt received a letter from

Sunniva Medical Inc. requesting it provide water services to its property outside the city boundary, to which city council approved considering an application for out-of-municipal boundary water services.

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Expenditures will rise $16 million from 2014, but the residential tax rate remains the same as the Thompson Regional Hospital District board of directors has approved the 2015 provisional budget. The total expenditures for 2015 have been budgeted at $34.4 million, and the tax rate for the average house will be $127. Included in budget expenses is funding for the clinical services building at Royal Inland Hospital, along with provisions for capital projects, minor equipment and projects carried forward from the previous budget. Contribution from a

capital reserve of $11 million is also included in the budget. The capital reserve balance at the end of the year will be $4.2 million. The Thompson Regional Health District also approved a bylaw for cost-sharing with the Interior Health Authority for minor equipment in facilities based in Merritt, Logan Lake, Kamloops, Ashcroft, Barriere, Chase, Clearwater and Lillooet. The equipment the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre will receive includes a hematology analyzer, a chemistry analyzer, a biological fridge and one computed radiography (CR) reader, which digitizes an image taken via radiography. The total cost

of the equipment being added to the hospital in Merritt adds up to over $100,000. The Logan Lake Health Centre is receiving a CR reader as well. The TRHD will contribute $788,196 to the total of $1,970,490 in new equipment for area hospitals. Each fall, the IHA presents a list of minor equipment they want to costshare with the TRHD at a 40 per cent split, with the IHA funding the lion’s share of the cost at 60 per cent.

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Serviced land would be incorporated into city From Page 6 Council also directed staff to prepare a report clarifying the timelines, details of the City of Merritt’s policy for provision of services outside city limits and prepare a water service agreement for service outside Merritt. That agreement is only in its draft stage at the moment. Questions concerning what the company will do with wastewater were posed to Sunniva Medical Inc. back on Oct. 10, but haven’t been answered yet, Chief Administrative Officer Allan Chabot said. Coun. Mike Goetz had reservations about moving ahead with approvals given the unanswered questions. Chabot said the changes to the two bylaws being voted on would apply to all applications for water services outside the city boundaries. “The current policy does not have any

application fee, and yet applications entail significant costs to the city to consider,” Chabot said. Water services for this facility wouldn’t be supplied until the water works and meter are completed and have been tested and inspected, and a health certificate issued. The city’s public works manager or engineer would also have to issue a certificate of completion. Any extension or connection to water services on city property would become property of the City of Merritt upon completion of construction. The draft servicing agreement between the city and Sunniva Medical Inc. specifies that the company is expected to submit an application for these lands to be incorporated into Merritt by Nov. 1, 2018. Failing to do so would result in termination of their agreement and water services would cease on Nov. 1, 2019.

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HERALD OPINION What to do with school boards? By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – The saddest manifestation of British Columbia’s modern democracy has produced its judgment, with the election of school trustees for the next four years. There are still independent, community-minded trustees, but mostly “boards of education” have become the neglected, exploited stepchild of B.C. politics. Teacher union locals and CUPEdominated “labour councils” organize candidate forums and ask most of the questions, often to former teachers holding and seeking school board seats. Unions finance the campaigns of those who pledge to act as a bullhorn for constant demands for more provincial money, and instruct their members to vote for what should be called the Conflict of Interest slate. This has been going on for so long in B.C. it is seen as normal. Trustees who most loudly plump for their union masters tend to win, thanks to low turnout. The public mostly doesn’t give a damn, since school property tax authority was centralized in Victoria many years ago, largely because of this special interest pressure. The classic case is in Coquitlam, where one could almost hear the theme from The Godfather as local CUPE boss Dave Ginter appeared before the board of education in February. He informed the elected trustees that their collective financial acumen wasn’t up to his standards and some of them would have to go this fall. “Obviously, the chore I have is to find new trustees,” Ginter clarified in an interview with the Tri-City News as the union’s candidate selection machine stirred to life.

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Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS The ballots have been counted, the campaign is over, and the sun has set on another general election. Six city councillors and the city’s mayor will sign on for four-year terms beginning Dec. 1. I didn’t have any predictions about the results of the election because if experience has taught me

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anything, it’s that you can’t assume what voters are thinking. The election predication I did make was not related to the outcome: I expected voter turnout would be below 50 per cent, and I was right. Slightly under 2,000 ballots were included in the unofficial count, representing about 34 per cent of the eligible voter pool. It is a conundrum that has baffled elections analysts for, well, ever: why does voter turnout decline in established democracies? Does low voter turnout signal dwindling faith in the electoral system or does it indicate complacency and satisfaction with the status quo?

Democratic systems are considered “established” after being in place for 20 years. Over two decades, demographics of voters and their social context can change drastically. The globalization of democracy has been ongoing since the 1970s, when it sprung up in southern Europe. In the 1980s, it expanded to Latin America, and in the 1990s, to more African and Asian countries. In new democracies, the voter participation rate is typically quite high. But does that indicate enthusiasm about a novelty or the prevalence of propaganda and authoritarian influence? In Turkmenistan, voter

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turnout reached an unbelievable 96 per cent in the 2012 presidential election (the country’s fourth), with overwhelming support for the incumbent authoritarian president — as in, over 90 per cent of the votes went to the man who was quietly placed in power after the previous president died. Another factor that likely comes into play is the number of candidates or the size of the party pool in new democracies. They typically represent a diversity of viewpoints, but as time goes on and the party system takes hold, it stands to reason some of the party principles and candidates’ views assimilate. Compulsory voting is

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one option that established democracies can employ to combat low voter turnout, and one which dozens of countries around the world have employed. Singapore and Australia are two examples, and both countries reported a 93 per cent voter turnout in their parliamentary elections in 2011 and 2010, respectively. Of course, compulsory voting systems also must have an enforcement component to even work. In Australia, it will cost you $20 not to vote, but if you don’t pay your penalty and the matter goes to court, you could face a criminal conviction and a $170 fine.

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YOUR OPINION One in a million still one Man unhappy after wife breaks foot on loose gravel From Page 8

In Singapore, if you don’t have a valid reason for not voting, your name will be removed from the eligible voters list and you’ll have to apply and pay a $50 fee to get back on the list in the future. The numbers may show one thing, but numbers alone can’t shed any light on why people may stop turning out to the polls. Plus, voter turnout doesn’t necessarily indicate voter engagement. The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance thinks low voter turnout can be influenced by four factors: the availability of polling stations, the impact voters believe their ballots will have on the results, proportionate representation,

and demographics. With a complicated interplay of factors that can’t be measured or neatly summed up in a causal relationship, the institute has found one truth in all its political rhetoric: voter turnout isn’t indicative of the level of democracy; its “democratic-ness”, if you will. So with all these things at play, why does voter turnout even matter? Well, democracy is built on the principle of fairness and the legitimacy of the power going to certain people. I vote because I like to have my fair say, not because I have absolute faith in the integrity of the system. My vote may be one in a million, but so are those other 999,999.

Dear Editor, Recently, I sent a letter to the editor regarding my wife’s accident on Garcia Street and after talking to city hall, nothing has been done. My wife stepped on a rock that was one of many on the sidewalk adjacent to the Railyard Mall. I was told that a contracting company is responsible. I was unable to contact them. I hope the city will see the problem rectified so no one else will break their foot like my wife did. In my opinion, a retaining curb should be installed to prevent gravel going on the sidewalk, similar to the one on the entrance to the Railyard Mall.

Ginter seems to have made them an offer they couldn’t refuse on Saturday, with formerly union-blessed trustees turfed out in favour of a new group. Then there’s Vancouver Island, where the 1970s survived, at least until Saturday night. Cowichan school board got itself fired by the province in 2012 for refusing to submit a balanced budget. Two of the trustees who think the job is to flout the balanced budget rule and instead demand a “needs budget” ran again. They were joined on a slate by two others who

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apparently still believe the answer to every problem is to shout for “more government funding.” They didn’t get in, as voters appear to have been unimpressed by seeing their school board replaced by a provinciallyappointed manager for two years. That brings up a modest proposal. How about

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an appointed trustee for each of the 60 school districts? School boards have lost authority over taxation, curriculum (another area of constant union social engineering pressure) and now labour relations. Do we really need them any more? After the 2013 B.C. election, the Christy Clark government wasted no time

taking control of union bargaining on behalf of school districts. Trustees were pushed out of the bargaining agency, no longer trusted to represent taxpayers for that duty either. The puppet role of some school trustees was evident in the recent teachers’ strike. When the province opted to pay parents for the disruption, there was a chorus of protest from those supposedly elected to represent the interests of parents and taxpayers. School tax rates are now set by cabinet order, and the B.C. Liberal government is considering a move to regulate local industrial taxes. (This would presum-

ably be to keep unioninfluenced municipalities from trying to get too many golden eggs from those liquefied natural gas plants.) Would Education Minister Peter Fassbender and his team continue their remake by amalgamating or eliminating school boards? Not likely. With a rare teacher settlement in place, trustees will have less incentive to grandstand. And their meetings may become something more than union beef sessions. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Public engagement policy brought to council table From Page 1 Her daughter Diana was elected to the incoming city council. “There will be another Norgaard on council, so you’re not getting rid of the name, that’s for sure,” Norgaard told council. Norgaard told council her door is always open for advice and direction. She told the Herald she thought this past council worked well together and thinks this new council will work just as hard as the previous one had. “I think the voting public made some very good choices that will pay off in the long run for everyone because they’ll carry on the work this council was doing,” Norgaard said. She said what she will miss the most about the job is being part of the decision-making that moves the community forward. Norgaard moved to Merritt in 1958 and has had about 15 years of experience at city hall

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as both mayor and a councillor. Norgaard is planning to take a vacation, but said she’ll need to figure out what to do next once she’s back. “I can’t sit around and do nothing,” she said. Roline said she’ll take the month of December to enjoy

spending time with friends and family, and come January will look at her options regarding what she wants to do next. Kroeker has been on council for the past six years. He served on previous councils and was mayor of Merritt during the 1980s. Some of the projects

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Friends & Neighbours No lack during Depression JEANETTE MCMASTER In FRIENDSHIP During the Depression, we did not suffer lack of any kind due to my dad, Billy McLeod, and his resourcefulness. He made sure he had contacts with the right people, like Mr. Brian Chance, manager for the Douglas Lake Ranch. The contract for feeding several hundred head of cattle included groceries and gas for our old truck, which my dad used to haul heavy loads. He did have a stong business mind, which he used well despite the fact he could not read or write. My brother Clement kept the books for him. We heard the cowboys from Douglas Lake as they drove the cattle on the icy, snowy road from the ranch. The cowboys yelled

their yee-haws as they snapped their long leather whips. They never used their whips on the cattle, just snapped them so the cows would move. I enjoyed the sights and the sounds of the cattle as they moved slowly along the road. Then they were left at our hay field, ready for feeding. Miles, a man of the Métis Nation, I do believe, spoke a different language but looked native. He lived with us during the months of the Depression. He had two thumbs on his left hand — a deformity. Because we never saw anyone like Miles before, we children were scared of him. But my dad told us, you children be kind to Miles, OK? Several men, like Herman and Bono, along with others from Shulus reserve, lived at our home. They worked, feeding cattle and chopping water holes on the lake so the cows could drink. They also dropped off salt blocks for them. When the day was done, my dad would

brush down the team of horses and feed them oats for strength and shiny coats. He loved his horses and took great care of them. He said to me one day, “Daughter, always look after your horses well. They work hard for you and they are just like your best friends. God, our K’welencuten, gave the horse for us to use.” After supper, the men, along with my dad, Clement and Clarence, would play crib. I loved to listen to their counting: 15-two, 15-four and two makes six. Before I learned the crib language, I used to think to myself, those guys do not know how to count. Our home was small but comfortable. My mom Lizette had problems with her joints swelling. She had difficulty walking or doing anything. She was bedridden. My dad tried to find medicine for her, across the border, but got no results. Mom did embroidery work, which was so pretty. She would listen to

my dad as he talked about his day, while listening to the old batteryoperated radio. The men would join us in the living room where the big pot-bellied stove would throw heat to keep us warm as we listened to country music. Friday night was my dad’s time to listen to boxing and, of course, stories like The Squeaky Cellar Door, which was a mystery. We did not have television, so radio was our source of entertainment. Our lives were very good, despite the Depression. Our K’welencuten provided for our needs, just as He promised. Isaiah ch. 65, 22: “They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat the fruit. For as the days of a tree, so shall be the days of My people, and My chosen and elect shall long make use of and enjoy the work of their hands.” As always, in friendship, Jeanette McMaster Elder, Upper Nicola Band

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Local sculptor receives Singapore’s top art award Artist Pius Chong works on a sculpture at his workshop in Merritt. Chong is one of three recipients of this year’s Cultural Medallion, the highest award for arts and culture from his native Singapore. Herald file photo

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Merritt artist Pius Chong is one of the latest recipients of the most prestigious for arts and culture awarded by his native country, Singapore. The Cultural Medallion is awarded by Singapore’s Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth through that country’s National Arts Council. Chong was aware a friend in Singapore had submitted a nomination for him, and got the good news he’d won via telephone call in August. On Oct. 16, Chong received the Cultural Medallion

visiting Anne’s cousin, who lived in the Merritt area at the time. Though a long way from Singapore, Chong’s experiences growing up in the Southeast Asian country play a significant role in his artwork. He has several prominent sculptures in the city-state, including one of five boys jumping into the Singapore River. “I know that what I have done in Singapore is significant, and especially the sculpture that is so popular now — the kids jumping into the river — it has become almost iconic,” he said.

from Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam at a packed ceremony in the Istana Singapore — the presidential palace when translated from Malay. The medallion was created in 1979 and since its inception has been awarded to 115 Singaporean artists in all media to recognize their contributions to the country’s arts and culture scene. Chong is largely self-taught and developed his interest in carving while he was a teacher in his late 20s. He then began pursuing art full-time and in 1989, relocated to Merritt with his wife Anne after

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VICTORIA – Municipal election campaigns are like mushrooms that pop up every few years, with voters still in the dark about who’s fertilizing them with how much money. That’s why the B.C. government waited until the first elections for four-year municipal terms were held to examine how campaign spending should be regulated, says Coralee Oakes, B.C.’s minister for community, sport and cultural development. Oakes promised there will be new rules on spending and donations from property developers, unions and other donors to municipal council and school board candidates by the next province-wide municipal vote in 2018. A legislature committee started working on it in October, with recommendations due by Nov. 27. “What we found is that for a lot of the organizations, if you’re not in election mode,

‘We knew that if we were to do stakeholder engagement, we needed to do it when the elections were happening.’ — COMMUNITY, SPORT AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTER

lengers. NDP leader John Horgan said Monday the opposition will soon table its annual private member’s bill calling for the elimination of corporate and union donations from provincial campaigns, as has been done in other provinces and at the federal level. they are not formed,” Oakes said. “So we knew that if we were to do stakeholder engagement, we needed to do it when the elections were happening.” Some urban municipalities see substantial campaign donations from special interests, with only the requirement of disclosure long after votes are counted. In Vancouver, where developers and civic worker unions spend heavily, Mayor Gregor

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Terrain FWD/AWD (3SA), 2015 GMC Acadia FWD/AWD (3SA), and the purchase or finance of a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4x4. Freight ($1,650/$1,650/$1,695) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA & dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order (2015 model) or trade may be required. *Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from November 1, 2014 through December 1, 2014 of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC model. General Motors of Canada will pay first month’s lease payment or two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ‡Lease based on a purchase price of $30,375/$38,925 (including $1,000/$1,500 lease credit and a $670 loyalty bonus) for a 2015 Terrain AWD (3SA)/Acadia AWD (3SA). Bi-weekly payment is $166/$195 for 48 months at 0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment/trade. Total obligation is $17,301/$20,249, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,865/$19,726. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, dealer fees, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ‡*The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ++Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between November 1 and December 1, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on 2014 Sierra 2WD 1SA Double Cab; special finance rate not compatible with cash credits on other Sierra models. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †¥$8,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 November Bonus for truck owners (tax inclusive), and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1SA. †Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer vehicle that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014/2015 MY GMC SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between November 1 and December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/ Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014/2015 MY GMC SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between November 1 and December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 or 2015 MY GMC light or heavy duty pickup (except Canyon) delivered in Canada between November 1 and December 1, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. †*The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) comprises professional journalists, writers and photographers specializing in cars and trucks. They provide unbiased opinions of new vehicles to help consumers make better purchases that are right for them. For more information visit www.ajac.ca. ††U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ^2014 Sierra 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2013 Fuel Consumption Guide for WardsAuto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest available information at the time of posting. **When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Light-Duty Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.

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Artist’s work influenced by two nations decades ago, he began using more wood and Canadian natural materials in his sculptures. Chong’s 10-week trip back to Singapore was unusual for him in that it wasn’t to work on a commission piece. However, he’ll be heading back overseas early next year for work. Theatre director Alvin Tan and poet and writer KTM Iqbal also received the medallion this year.

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Mo Sista’s Supporting our

MO BRO’S BRINGING AWARENESS TO MEN’S HEALTH

Moustaches for Men’s Health

Moustaches take over November They’ve been around since the dawn of man. Many men have attempted to grow a moustache but only a small few have actually succeeded. Tom Selleck, Lanny McDonald and Commander Chris Hadfield can’t be pictured without one but there’s an art to it. On Nov. 1st, thousands of men across the country will start clean-shaven and grow their moustaches for 30 days, getting friends, family and colleagues to join their team. What makes the Movember movement so successful? “It’s not just one act of getting ice bucket on your head, you can style it and it grows for a month, so at the end of the month you’re looking around and everyone looks like a 70’s porn star,” said David Williams, an associate marketing professor with the Edwards School of Business in Saskatoon. Movember is in full grow mode. Last year over 173,000 men and women registered for Movember in Canada, raising close to $34-million for men’s health research.

“Mo Bros have a natural fit where they grow the moustaches, kind of use their faces as billboards for men’s health but we encourage women, Mo Sistas to sign up as well and they make the campaign a little more dynamic and more fun too,” said Jeff Lohnes, the business engagement manager for Movember Canada. If you can’t grow a lipcozie, businesses are also getting on board selling moustache merchandise and bow-ties. “Something popular someone’s going to jump on the bandwagon and kind of use it but I think most people use it ethically and for the right cause,” said Williams. From Australia in 2003 to worldwide today, Movember has turned into a successful campaign to spread the message of men’s health. For more information on Movember or to donate, you can go to Movember Canada’s website.

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Clever tips as you begin a new exercise routine (NC) Exercise is a key component in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If you are new to daily workouts, or if you are just looking to ramp up your existing routine, there are a few things you might consider to achieve success. “Two of the most important first steps are to set a realistic goal followed by a plan to achieve that goal,” says Stephanie Dupuis, National Director of Personal Training with GoodLife Fitness Clubs. “Being realistic will help make a positive impact on your overall health, but it also needs to fit into your existing lifestyle. The goal should be something you can commit to.” When getting started on a fitness program, don’t overdo it. Tackle one lifestyle change at a time. “If you haven’t been involved in exercise, your first lifestyle change can be as simple as exercising two to three times per week. Once you have been exercising for a month incorporate another change into your routine. Your next lifestyle change can be as simple as increasing the amount of water you drink daily,” suggests Dupuis. However, she stresses that your changes should be gradual. “Changing your health and fitness is a lifelong journey and you have time to make changes.” Regardless of your exercise experience, incorporating a warm up into your routine is vital, Dupuis says. “Your warm up and cool down are important for safety.

A warm up doesn’t have to be long— it can be five to ten minutes. That short warm-up will increase blood flow to your muscles and help reduce your risk of injury.” After your workout, a proper cool down is equally important. Dupuis recommends, “Gradually reduce the intensity and speed of your activity in preparation for stopping your workout.” A proper cool down allows your heart rate to return to normal and can help prevent you from feeling dizzy or fainting. When you first begin working out it’s not uncommon for your muscles to ache a little bit—not severe or sharp pain, but a small amount of tension. Soreness comes from using muscles that haven’t been used in a while. It’s normal to feel some soreness 24 to 48 hours after exercising. It will go away. To sooth sore muscles Dupuis suggests that you keep moving the day after you work out. Even going for a walk can help. Remaining still will cause soreness to set in. Most importantly, remember that everyone starts somewhere. If you need help, don’t be afraid to reach out to a professional. Dupuis advises, “Work at your own level and incorporate things you like into your workout. Exercise should be fun.”

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The Rotary Club of Merritt presents:

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Item

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

2 Medium Gourmet Pizzas Gift Certificates 2 x 30.00 Gift Certificate Gift Box - Gold Mug, Christmas Ornament, 2 Peppermint Mocha Mix Canucks - Zamboni Stamp Dispenser, Mailbox Coin Banks, Key Chain Gift Certificate Gift Certificate Hair Cut Home Hardware Gift Card Gift Certificate WindRiver Men’s Large Brown Water Repellant Hoodie Gift Certificate Gift Basket of Local Products Ventura 4lb Pioneer Hood Sleeping Bag Oil Change & 26 Point Inspection Color Care Package and $10 Gift Certificate Samsung Stunt Cell Phone Gift Card and Gift Basket Finning Soft Sided Cooler 2 - 9 hole Passes Tuition for Occupational First Aid Course 2 tickets to a Future Concert/Event Family Skating Passes - 10 visits each for 1 adult, 1 student & 1 child 1 Massage Session 2 kg Honey Party Platter Gift Certificate Kodak Easy Share M580 Digital Camera 5 Medium Pizza Certificates Necklace - moss agate, plated sterling chain 1 bottle Hazelnut Flavouring Syrup Annual Rental of Safety Deposit Box (1.5 x 5 x 24) Gift Certificate Certificate for Firelogs Gift Certificate Tickets for Family of 4 - 2 adults, 2 kids & Team Autographed Stick Gift Certificate Gift Certificate Rick Schmidt Framed Horse Picture (approx 20 x 16) Legion T-shirts, Pins, Friday Burger Tickets. 2-$25 Petro Canada Gift Cards Glass Mug & $50 Gift Card 10 Cup Coffee Maker Gift Certificates 2 x $30 Certificate for Ladies or Men’s Haircut 2 Individual Pizza & Soft Drink Cards & 2 -5 Free Kids Meals Cards Dinner for 4 Samsung Swift Cell Phone Impeccable +40dB, ClearSounds Corded Amplified Phone. Cat - Health Exam & Vaccination

Yaki Joe’s Pizza Garden Sushi Japanese Restaurant Mongolian Grill Starbucks Coffee Canada Post Corporation Creative Company Kekuli Café Kolors Hair Studio Melody Simon - Royal LePage Spaner & Webb Mark’s Work Wearhouse Wagon West Diner Baillie House Norgaard Ready Mix Murray GM (Merritt) Hair Shack 7-11 Fetch Dog Grooming & Boutique Finning (Canada) Ltd. Merritt Golf and Country Club NVIT Say So / Merritt Live Merritt Arena Sports Nicola Valley Massage Therapy Nicola Valley Apiaries Subway Sandwiches & Salads Canadian Tire Panago Pizza Suezahpalooza Jewelry Espresso Etc. C.I.B.C. Coopers Foods EZ Burn Firelogs Home Restaurant Merritt Centennials Kruse N’ Style Murray GM (Merritt) Pharmasave - Merritt Royal Canadian Legion Suncor A & W Restaurant Merritt Extra Foods Garden Sushi Japanese Restaurant Planet Hair Boston Pizza Crystal Gardens Restaurant 7-11 Access Hearing Care Nicola Valley Veterinary Clinic

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Hub International/Barton Insurance

51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67

Claudette Edenoste - Royal LePage Cool Creek Agencies Ltd. (Imperial Oil) Subway Sandwiches & Salads Nicola Plumbing & Heating Left Field Cider Merritt Truck & Machine Service Ltd. Yaki Joe’s Pizza Norgaard Ready Mix Tracker Sportswear Tibar Construction Ltd. Nicola Valley Apiaries Frank’s Mechanical Services Kekuli Café Garden Sushi Japanese Restaurant Tolko Industries Ltd. Shulus Community Arena Designs by Marie

68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81

Creative Company Game On Pub & Grill H & R Block Mongolian Grill Melody Simon - Royal LePage Merritt Printing Nicola Valley Chiropractic Merritt Veterinary Hospital Pine Ideas Ltd. N M V Lumber Ltd. Panago Pizza Second Avenue Signs Shulus Community Arena Merritt Arena Sports

82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91

Ska-Lu-La Workshop EZ Burn Firelogs Sun Country Optical Tibar Construction Ltd. Western Star Freightliner Walmart Vicki’s a Little off the Top Landscaping Coopers Foods Sanders & Co Contracting Boston Pizza

92 93

KAL Tire Doctors Eye Care

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Monday, Nov.24, 2014 6:30 – 9:30 pm Tune into 101.1FM Radio and call 250-378-3336 to place your bids! Pre-bidding accepted from 4:30 pm on November 24. With thanks to all of the local business who generously donated! Value

Christmas Themed Gift Basket, including 2 bottles of wine, wine glasses, sweets, a variety of decor items etc. $75.00 Montana Silversmith Heart Shaped Necklace & Earrings $79.00 12 x 1 litre Mobil S1000 10W30 oil, 2 Ball Caps, T-Shirt, & Cloth Bag $80.00 Party Platter Gift Certificate $45.00 Service Call $87.50 Case of Cider (12 bottles) $90.00 1 Hour of Labour $90.00 2 Medium Gourmet Pizzas $19.00 Norgaard 52 Quart Coleman Cooler $40.00 Stormtech Jacket - 2XL - & Cloth Bag $110.00 1 hour of Dump Truck $90.00 2 kg Honey $25.00 1 Hour of Labour $95.00 Gift Certificate $25.00 Gift Certificates 2 x 30 $60.00 1 Lift of Lumber 8’ 2 x 4 #2 & Better $680.00 1 Hour Ice Rental $100.00 1 Hour Consultation - interior home decorating & window fashion services $100.00 Gift Certificate $25.00 Gift Certificate $100.00 Certificate $100.00 Gift Certificate $20.00 Home Hardware Gift Card $100.00 Gift Certificate $100.00 Chiroflow Professional Pillow $100.00 Certificate Towards Spay or Neuter $100.00 40 Bottle Pine Wine Rack $100.00 1 x 4 - 6’ Package, #3 & better grade - 588 pieces $500.00 5 Personal Pizza Certificates $50.00 2 Vehicle Door Signage $100.00 1 Hour Ice Rental $100.00 Family Skating Passes - 10 visits each for 1 adult, 1 student & 1 child $43.75 Survey Stakes $100.00 Certificate for Firelogs $50.00 Gift Certificate Towards Sunglasses $100.00 1 Hour of Backhoe Time $100.00 Hoodie (Size XL) and a Vehicle Cell Phone Mounting Kit $100.00 Gift Certificate $25.00 2 Hours Labour - any work they do $105.00 Gift Certificate $50.00 4 Hours of Backhoe Time $500.00 2 Individual Pizza & Soft Drink Cards & 2 -5 Free Kids Meals Cards $62.00 Wheel Alignment - Light Truck or Passenger Vehicle $109.95 One Pair of Freeform Digital Progressive Lenses with Frame & Anti-Reflective Coat $359.00

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Garden Sushi Japanese Restaurant Finning (Canada) Ltd. AD Property Maintenance City Furniture A & W Restaurant Merritt Black’s Pharmacy Rockin River Productions Frank’s Mechanical Services Work’n Play Clothing Company Valley Helicopters Ltd. Copper Valley Mechanical The Wine Press Nicola Valley Veterinary Clinic LNB Construction Nicola Valley Apiaries City of Merritt

110

Brambles Bakery & Café

111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125

Merritt Truck & Machine Service Ltd. Canada Western Bank (Kelowna) Finning (Canada) Ltd. Merritt Golf & Country Club Best Value Glass Crystal Gardens Restaurant It’s The Pitts Plumbing Jackson’s Welding Ramada Inn Merritt Tim Hortons Super Shine Car Wash Highland House Bed & Breakfast Country Inn Aspen Planers Ltd. & Coldwater Post and Rail Suncor Planet Fitness

126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137

Alpha Design Sun Country Optical Spaner & Webb Home Hardware Building Centre NVIT Cold Water Plumbing Nicola Valley Apiaries Adams River Rafting Subway Sandwiches & Salads Garden Sushi Japanese Restaurant Interior Savings Insurance Suncor

Item Gift Certificates 2 x 30.00 RCA 3.2 Cu Ft Refrigerator - Stainless Steel Door $100 Gift Certificate, T-Shirt & Hat 2 Ashley Table Lamps - brown/gold ceramic, Karissa Glass Mug & $50 Gift Card Radio Controlled Boat 2 - 4-Day General Admission Tickets to Riverfest 2015 1 Hour of Labour Gift Certificate 20 Minute Mountain Helicopter Tour for Four Passengers Moen Arbor Chrome Kitchen Faucet - high arc pullout Rosso Grande Wine Kit Dog - Health Exam & Vaccination 1 Day Man Lift Usage 2 kg Honey 2 x Child 10 Swim Punch Cards, & 2 x Adult 10 Swim Punch Cards 3 Hour Cooking Class for 3 and 3 Course Dinner for 3 Couples at Brambles on Saturday January 31, 2015 1 Hour of Labour Ogio Golf Bag Finning Ball Cap, Finning Stormtech Men’s XL Jacket 4- 18 Hole Passes 40 x 55 Beveled Mirror Dinner for 4 Two Handle Moen Kitchen Faucet with Hose Spray DE Walt Heavy Duty 5” Medium Angle Grinder 1 night - Jacuzzi Suite Tim Horton’s Pitcher & Glass Set 10 Executive Car Washes Certificate for 1 Night Stay for 2 Including Breakfast 1 Bundle of 3-4” x 10’ Pine Rails 2-$25 Petro Canada Gift Cards For New Members - 1 month membership and 2 personal training sessions and 1lb 100% Whey Protein 2 Hours Shop Time One Optical Frame & Single Vision Lens Package Gift Certificate Gift Certificate Tuition for Lower Level Academic Course 2 Hours Labour 2 kg Honey Rafting Trip for Four Party Platter Gift Certificate Gift Certificates 2 x 30.00 Kitchen Aid - 10 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set 2-$25 Petro Canada Gift Cards

Value $60.00 $140.00 $110.00 $400.00 $55.00 $160.00 $352.90 $95.00 $50.00 $400.00 $395.00 $110.00 $73.00 $400.00 $25.00 $115.20 $540.00 $90.00 $130.00 $130.00 $144.00 $150.00 $67.00 $135.00 $150.00 $150.00 $45.00 $150.00 $160.00 $465.00 $50.00 $162.75 $180.00 $199.00 $25.00 $200.00 $238.00 $140.00 $25.00 $260.00 $45.00 $60.00 $400.00 $50.00

Funds raised will support the Nicola Valley & District Food Bank and the Nicola Valley Extreme Weather Shelter and other community projects.

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FEATURE HOME

APPROX. 22 ACRES WITH QUONSET 1040 Coldwater Road Just minutes from downtown, this 22 acres has a 44x36 horse barn and a 100x44 metal Quonset shop. The home features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, new flooring, bathrooms and paint. The open country kitchen comes with all appliances. Has 2 car garage and property is nicely landscaped. #2342 INVESTMENT

NEWER APARTMENT

NEW

new

WHY RENT?

$599,900 HAS HUGE LOT

new

www.facebook.com/c21movingre Great opportunity to get into the rental market with 7 strata title townhomes, all within walking distance from downtown & amenities. Being sold below assessed value at $88,167 per unit.

Only 1 yr old, 2 bedrm apartment on the 3rd floor in The Summit, one of Merritt’s newest strata developments, comes with S/S appliances. No more cutting grass! Great, safe place to live.

#2343

#2340

$529,000

MOVE IN READY

N EW

$155,000

#2339

$179,900 30 ACRES

Well maintained half duplex in good family neighbourhood & close to school. Bright living room, spacious kitchen with eating area, large family room, 2 baths and 3 bedrms up. Fenced backyard with patio. Home has newer vinyl windows, 2 sheds & carport.

#2345

$99,500

3 bedroom rancher in park-like setting with detached single garage on a 13,520 sq.ft. lot. Home has newer vinyl siding & windows. HW tank and furnace were new in 2009.

#2341

$174,900

BUYERS

Have you set aside enough money for all the incidental costs involved with closing a transaction? Do you know what a buyer’s next steps are once an offer has been accepted?

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COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY

NEW

$159,900

BENCH RANCHER

Enjoy this private acreage, perfect for horses with fantastic views. Home features 2 bedrms on main with huge master in loft, 2 baths, open concept kitchen & living room with airtight woodstove.

4 bedroom, 2 bath home meticulously maintained with many upgrades such as windows, doors, furnace, HW water, central A/C, 2 storage shed and lovely screened porch as back plus single garage.

#2310

#2283

$549,900

#2344

IMMACULATE HOME

NEW

Immaculate 2 bedrm rancher with updates, living room with woodstove, new carpeting & paint, updated bathrm fixtures & paint. The nice backyard has lane access, 12x24 shop & shed.

You could own this 3 bedrm strata townhouse in Merritt, close to shopping & amenities. Fenced yard, newer windows. Now’s the time to get your own place with low interest rates.

$299,900

Coldwater Hills

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Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have preapproved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells, but all have a gov’t required hydrology study to assure Buyers of ample domestic water. Call for complete details. #1869

#2337

$825,000

Grandview Heights

sale

APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS

Prices Starting at $128,000 + GST

Commercial building in busy location, fully leased. Total of approx. 6600 sq.ft., 4100 sq.ft. on the main, 1050 sq.ft. in bsmt and 1520 on the top floor that could be used as living quarters. Call for full details.

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS

Lots 1 – 4 - Reduced to $99,000 ea.

Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST

Located Off Lindley Creek Road

Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Close to shopping and college. Start building your dream home today!

This premier subdivision offers a rural living experience with expansive views of the Nicola Valley. Minimum lot size of 0.5 acre up to 0.96 acre, offers privacy and room to landscape. The cul de sac design guarantees no thru traffic and crown land surround entire property. Road are paved with city services in place. #1928 Call for details.

#1726

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Don Gossoo Managing Broker

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

LARGE CORNER LOT

Great opportunity to get into the rental market. 7 strata titled townhomes, within walking distance from downtown & amenities. Being sold below assessed value at only $88,167 per unit. All are currently rented.

$529,000

QUIET LOCATION

GREAT APARTMENT

NEW

HUGE YARD

IMMACULATE HOME

NEW

2 bedroom panabode home on 0.32 acre lot in Lower Nicola. Bright kitchen with nook, large living room with fireplace & full unfinished bsmt with large rec.rm, laundry & workshop area. RV parking.

3 bedroom 4 level split home on large, fenced corner lot in Lower Nicola. Home has 3 baths, large living rm with F/P, big family rm, bright kitchen and a unfin. Bsmt for storage. Large sundeck, lots of parking.

Clean & bright 3 bedrm rancher with full bsmt, vaulted ceilings, large open kitchen with new countertops, family rm with gas F/P, 2 car garage, RV parking with sani-dump and a private backyard.

Only 1 yr old, this 2 bedrm apartment is on the 3rd floor of The Summit, one of Merritt’s newest strata developments, and comes with S/S appliances. No more cutting grass!

3 bedroom rancher in a park-like setting with detached single garage on huge 13,520 sq.ft. lot. Home has newer vinyl siding & windows. HW tank & furnace new in 2009. Close to shopping.

#2339

#2336

#2333

#2226

#2340

#2341

$179,900

$239,900 LARGE SHOP

$307,000

CLOSE TO PARK

$339,900

SPACIOUS MOBILE

d l o s

$155,000

BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED

$174,900

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD

Home has 2 full floors plus bsmt, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight rental suite on main with rear entrance. Bright kitchen with island, living rm with gas F/P. Nice covered deck in back.

Quality built home with 3 bedrms up, country kitchen, full bsmt with family room & work area. Beautifully landscaped 0.44 ac lot with gazebo, attached garage & 32x28 detached shop & shed.

3 bedroom home on quiet street, close to schools & park. Home has had some updates such as windows, furnace, laminate flooring, U/G sprinklers & central A/C. 22x30 shop in back.

Open concept design, 3 bedrm home with ground level entry & extra room for hobby or family rm. Quiet location on large fenced lot. Central A/C newer vinyl siding & thermal pane windows.

In excellent location across from park. Refinished virtually everything inside & out. New windows, doors, furnace, HW tank, U/F sprinkling, woodstove, deck, garage, kitchen cabinets & more.

Spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 3 down, 1740 sq.ft. per floor, 3 baths, central A/C, large porch, and huge, fenced backyard with garden area, double garage & RV parking.

#2214

#2233

#2291

#2185

#2304

#2050

$299,900

$514,900

$224,900

$79,000

$214,900

$329,900

EXECUTIVE HOME

NEWER APARTMENT

NICE LOCATION

INVESTORS

DESIRABLE LOCATION

NICELY RENOVATED

LOCATION, LOCATION

2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. New plumbing with heat tape, 1 bath, comes with all appliances. Quick possession. Close to golf course. Pad rent $346 per month.

Executive 6 bedrm family home in excellent location with panoramic views. Great curb appeal and grandiose floor plan. Features Jacobi HW flooring, slate tile, 2 gas F/P’s, extra large kitchen, large master bedrm with 5 pce ensuite, and an inlaw suite.

Urban living in one of the finest strata developments. Nice one bedrm apartment with granite counters, shaker style kitchen cabinets & incl. appliances. Clean and ready to move into.

3 bedroom home, perfect for first time buyers. Two bedrooms up, 1 down. Has single detached garage, fenced backyard and several fruit trees. Lots of parking for your toys.

Good revenue property. Side by side duplex of 1600 sq.ft., 5 bedrms and 2 baths per side. New furnace, 100 amp upgrade and separate backyard. Total income is $1868. Tenants pay utilities.

Large family home with 3 bedrms up plus a 2 bedrm inlaw suite at ground level. New paint & flooring on main, oak kitchen, HW radiant heat& 3 baths. Fenced backyard with garden area.

See this spacious 4 bedrm home on 0.25 acre lot in Lower Nicola, fully fenced with U/G sprinklers. Has new bathrm, flooring & paint throughout, new windows, siding & furnace.

#2312

#2265

#2289

#2309

#2264

$57,000

#2244

$499,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

WALK TO SHOPPING

#2334

Brad Yakimchuk 315-3043

Immaculate 2 bedrm rancher with updates, living room with woodstove, new carpeting & paint, updated bathrm fixtures & paint. The nice backyard has lane access, 12x24 shop & shed.

EXCELLENT LOCATION

#2343

CORNER LOT

NEW

Don Ward 315-3503

Ray Thompson 315-3377

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC • www.century21.ca/movingrealestate

SPACIOUS MOBILE

INVESTMENT

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

Janis Post 315-3672

$139,000

$249,000

$319,900

$319,000

$189,900

#2345

$159,900

INVESTORS

Clean, spacious heritage home with large rooms, newer flooring & kitchen cabinets. Newer vinyl windows, walk-in soaker tub with shower in main. U/G sprinklers, detaching 1 car garage.

2 bedroom bungalow on downtown lot with lane access. In good area of other cute and cozy homes. Within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities. As is where is.

Side by side duplex with 100 amp service, 2 bedrms 1 bath, kitchen & living room per side. Total of 864 sq.ft. or 432 sq.ft. per side. Fenced backyard. Easy walk to shopping.

#2290

#2211

#1982

$265,000

sol

$70,000

$169,900

WHY RENT?

UNFINISHED HOME

IMMACULATE RANCHER

LARGE LOT

GARDNER’S PARADISE

LOWER NICOLA

NEWER RANCHER

GREAT STARTER HOME

OPPORTUNITY

One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.

You could own this 3 bedrm strata townhouse in Merritt, close to shopping & amenities. Fenced yard, newer windows. Now’s the time to get your own place with low interest rates.

A diamond in the rough. Unfinished house on 2 city lots, close to the river, with private yard. This house is in the rough framing stage and is a renovation and will need a new building permit to complete.

Spacious home with 2 bedrooms and a den or 3rd bedrm, generous living & dining room plus office. Both bedrms have ensuites. Large covered deck, 20x16 detached shop.

Immaculate 3 bedrm home on 0.27 acre lot, nicely landscaped in Lower Nicola. Has has open concept kitchen with eating bar, skylight & lots of cupboards. Living room with gas F/P. Fenced backyard.

2 bedrm home on its own 0.23 acre lot. Home is very neat with new siding, shingled roof, skirting with insulation & 14x28 garage. Has an enclosed deck & porch. Yard is fully fenced with workshop, RV parking & garden area.

1800 sq.ft. rancher only 6 yrs old with 3 bedrms plus bonus room above garage. Open design kitchen with all appl., HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings, excellent condition. Fenced backyard.

When rent when you can own this home with 3 bedrooms up, 4 pce bathroom, newer windows and siding, 100 amp service and lane access. Close to school.

2 bedroom house close to downtown and shopping. 1 car garage and 2 workshops. The house needs some TLC. Great for handyman. As is where is.

#2151

#2344

#2311

#2227

#2295

Close to schools with mountain views, this home has 2 bedrms, office, a newer kitchen and bathrm, upgraded furnace, 2 skylights and the backyard is a gardner’s dream, and a workshop.

#2186

#2278

#2215

#2300

EXTRA LARGE LOT

RURAL SETTING

ATTENTION INVESTORS

IMMACULATE RANCHER

FIRST TIME BUYERS

4 separately titled side by side duplexes, a total of 8 units rentable. Some long term tenants. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bath, kitchen & living room, Fenced backyards. Newer roof, 100 amp service.

4 bedrm, 2 bath home on the Bench, meticulously maintained with many upgrades such as windows, doors, furnace, HW tank in 2011 and central A/C. Private backyard, lots of extra parking.

Nice 2 bedroom rancher close to downtown and seniors center with newer furnace and HW tank. Concrete foundation, and fenced private yard with shop. Quick Possession.

#2283

#2212

NICE STRATA UNIT

APARTMENT

BROOKMERE

Why rent when you can own? 2 bedroom strata unit with balcony and storage. Large living and dining room. Great for retirees or first time buyers. Strata fees are $212.70 per month.

Perfect for young people, retirees, first time buyers or investors. 1 bedroom apartment in well manager building, close to corner store and transportation. Elevator in building for easy access.

A beautiful oasis in rural setting, perfect if you enjoy the outdoors year round. Lovely 2 bedroom home with attached double garage with guest room & 3 pce bath. Nicely landscaped, RV parking.

#2192

#2197

#2292

ADULT ORIENTED STRATA

$224,900

NEW

$99,500

$195,000

$209,900

$239,000

#2285

$168,500

$214,900

LARGE FAMILY HOME

INVESTORS

SPACIOUS MOBILE

Spacious 5 bedroom home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, open kitchen & family room, Cherry stained cabinets in kitchen, 2 huge sundeck in private backyard plus covered sitting area.

Large 6 bedroom home in good area, close to school. 3 bedrooms up, 3 down, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, huge sundeck, fenced backyard, skylights and double garage.

2 bedrm mobile in one of the nicest parks. 1 bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living rm in the center. The addition has a large enclosed porch & family rm.

Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane access, huge backyard with single garage.

Enjoy the private setting in Lower Nicola on 0.33 acre lot with several fruit trees and is close to school. This home is perect for a starter home or retired couple. Great views off the deck.

#2183

#2287

#1967

#2167

#2299

$445,000

IN LOWER NICOLA

$268,000

GREAT STARTER HOME

Country home on 0.35 acres with creek and 24x28 detached shop with power. 2 bedrms up, 1 down, open concept, large living room, fully fin. bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank.

Very clean home with 3 bedrooms up, 2 bathrooms, new file, newer flooring in living room, and countertops have been replaced. Closeto schools. Has a covered carport in back with lane access.

#2234

#2110

$229,000

$119,900

FANTASTIC VIEWS

$74,500

#2308

$315,000

$229,000

OPPORTUNITY

GOOD LOCATION

Large family home with many upgrades. 3 bedrms up, 2 down with inlaw suite. Owners has put in a wood burning stove, HW tank in 2012, insulation, BI vac & water filtration system. The backyard has beautiful flower beds and front yard has fish pond & U/G sprinklers.

$135,000

Remarkable 4 bedrm home features S/S appliances in gourmet kitchen, formal dining & living rm with walkout balcony. Has many recent reno’s, fully fin. Bsmt with large games rm. Lots of parking.

#2235

$479,000

Good corner lot on a quiet street with plenty of room to build a shop. This 2 bedroom home is awaiting your ideas. Home needs some TLC, but is priced accordingly.

#2098

$99,900

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#2163

$299,000

$649,000

$59,000

$125,000

$299,900

$59,900

$49,000

$148,500

$339,000

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LARGE CORNER LOT

$529,000

QUIET LOCATION

GREAT APARTMENT

NEW

HUGE YARD

IMMACULATE HOME

NEW

2 bedroom panabode home on 0.32 acre lot in Lower Nicola. Bright kitchen with nook, large living room with fireplace & full unfinished bsmt with large rec.rm, laundry & workshop area. RV parking.

Clean & bright 3 bedrm rancher with full bsmt, vaulted ceilings, large open kitchen with new countertops, family rm with gas F/P, 2 car garage, RV parking with sani-dump and a private backyard.

Only 1 yr old, this 2 bedrm apartment is on the 3rd floor of The Summit, one of Merritt’s newest strata developments, and comes with S/S appliances. No more cutting grass!

3 bedroom rancher in a park-like setting with detached single garage on huge 13,520 sq.ft. lot. Home has newer vinyl siding & windows. HW tank & furnace new in 2009. Close to shopping.

#2339

#2336

#2333

#2226

#2340

#2341

$179,900

$239,900 LARGE SHOP

$307,000

CLOSE TO PARK

$339,900

SPACIOUS MOBILE

d l o s

$155,000

BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED

$174,900

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD

Home has 2 full floors plus bsmt, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight rental suite on main with rear entrance. Bright kitchen with island, living rm with gas F/P. Nice covered deck in back.

Quality built home with 3 bedrms up, country kitchen, full bsmt with family room & work area. Beautifully landscaped 0.44 ac lot with gazebo, attached garage & 32x28 detached shop & shed.

3 bedroom home on quiet street, close to schools & park. Home has had some updates such as windows, furnace, laminate flooring, U/G sprinklers & central A/C. 22x30 shop in back.

Open concept design, 3 bedrm home with ground level entry & extra room for hobby or family rm. Quiet location on large fenced lot. Central A/C newer vinyl siding & thermal pane windows.

In excellent location across from park. Refinished virtually everything inside & out. New windows, doors, furnace, HW tank, U/F sprinkling, woodstove, deck, garage, kitchen cabinets & more.

Spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 3 down, 1740 sq.ft. per floor, 3 baths, central A/C, large porch, and huge, fenced backyard with garden area, double garage & RV parking.

#2214

#2233

#2291

#2185

#2304

#2050

$299,900

$514,900

$224,900

$79,000

$214,900

$329,900

EXECUTIVE HOME

NEWER APARTMENT

NICE LOCATION

INVESTORS

DESIRABLE LOCATION

NICELY RENOVATED

LOCATION, LOCATION

2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. New plumbing with heat tape, 1 bath, comes with all appliances. Quick possession. Close to golf course. Pad rent $346 per month.

Urban living in one of the finest strata developments. Nice one bedrm apartment with granite counters, shaker style kitchen cabinets & incl. appliances. Clean and ready to move into.

3 bedroom home, perfect for first time buyers. Two bedrooms up, 1 down. Has single detached garage, fenced backyard and several fruit trees. Lots of parking for your toys.

Good revenue property. Side by side duplex of 1600 sq.ft., 5 bedrms and 2 baths per side. New furnace, 100 amp upgrade and separate backyard. Total income is $1868. Tenants pay utilities.

Large family home with 3 bedrms up plus a 2 bedrm inlaw suite at ground level. New paint & flooring on main, oak kitchen, HW radiant heat& 3 baths. Fenced backyard with garden area.

See this spacious 4 bedrm home on 0.25 acre lot in Lower Nicola, fully fenced with U/G sprinklers. Has new bathrm, flooring & paint throughout, new windows, siding & furnace.

#2312

#2265

#2289

#2309

#2264

$57,000

#2244

$499,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

WALK TO SHOPPING

#2334

Brad Yakimchuk 315-3043

Immaculate 2 bedrm rancher with updates, living room with woodstove, new carpeting & paint, updated bathrm fixtures & paint. The nice backyard has lane access, 12x24 shop & shed.

EXCELLENT LOCATION

#2343

CORNER LOT

NEW

Don Ward 315-3503

Ray Thompson 315-3377

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC • www.century21.ca/movingrealestate

SPACIOUS MOBILE

INVESTMENT

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

Janis Post 315-3672

$139,000

$249,000

$319,900

$319,000

$189,900

#2345

$159,900

INVESTORS

Clean, spacious heritage home with large rooms, newer flooring & kitchen cabinets. Newer vinyl windows, walk-in soaker tub with shower in main. U/G sprinklers, detaching 1 car garage.

2 bedroom bungalow on downtown lot with lane access. In good area of other cute and cozy homes. Within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities. As is where is.

Side by side duplex with 100 amp service, 2 bedrms 1 bath, kitchen & living room per side. Total of 864 sq.ft. or 432 sq.ft. per side. Fenced backyard. Easy walk to shopping.

#2290

#2211

#1982

$265,000

sol

$70,000

$169,900

WHY RENT?

UNFINISHED HOME

IMMACULATE RANCHER

LARGE LOT

GARDNER’S PARADISE

LOWER NICOLA

NEWER RANCHER

GREAT STARTER HOME

OPPORTUNITY

One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.

You could own this 3 bedrm strata townhouse in Merritt, close to shopping & amenities. Fenced yard, newer windows. Now’s the time to get your own place with low interest rates.

Spacious home with 2 bedrooms and a den or 3rd bedrm, generous living & dining room plus office. Both bedrms have ensuites. Large covered deck, 20x16 detached shop.

Immaculate 3 bedrm home on 0.27 acre lot, nicely landscaped in Lower Nicola. Has has open concept kitchen with eating bar, skylight & lots of cupboards. Living room with gas F/P. Fenced backyard.

1800 sq.ft. rancher only 6 yrs old with 3 bedrms plus bonus room above garage. Open design kitchen with all appl., HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings, excellent condition. Fenced backyard.

When rent when you can own this home with 3 bedrooms up, 4 pce bathroom, newer windows and siding, 100 amp service and lane access. Close to school.

2 bedroom house close to downtown and shopping. 1 car garage and 2 workshops. The house needs some TLC. Great for handyman. As is where is.

#2151

#2344

#2311

#2227

#2295

Close to schools with mountain views, this home has 2 bedrms, office, a newer kitchen and bathrm, upgraded furnace, 2 skylights and the backyard is a gardner’s dream, and a workshop.

#2186

#2278

#2215

#2300

EXTRA LARGE LOT

RURAL SETTING

ATTENTION INVESTORS

IMMACULATE RANCHER

FIRST TIME BUYERS

4 separately titled side by side duplexes, a total of 8 units rentable. Some long term tenants. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bath, kitchen & living room, Fenced backyards. Newer roof, 100 amp service.

4 bedrm, 2 bath home on the Bench, meticulously maintained with many upgrades such as windows, doors, furnace, HW tank in 2011 and central A/C. Private backyard, lots of extra parking.

Nice 2 bedroom rancher close to downtown and seniors center with newer furnace and HW tank. Concrete foundation, and fenced private yard with shop. Quick Possession.

#2283

#2212

NICE STRATA UNIT

APARTMENT

BROOKMERE

Why rent when you can own? 2 bedroom strata unit with balcony and storage. Large living and dining room. Great for retirees or first time buyers. Strata fees are $212.70 per month.

Perfect for young people, retirees, first time buyers or investors. 1 bedroom apartment in well manager building, close to corner store and transportation. Elevator in building for easy access.

A beautiful oasis in rural setting, perfect if you enjoy the outdoors year round. Lovely 2 bedroom home with attached double garage with guest room & 3 pce bath. Nicely landscaped, RV parking.

#2192

#2197

#2292

ADULT ORIENTED STRATA

$224,900

NEW

$99,500

$195,000

$209,900

$239,000

#2285

$168,500

$214,900

LARGE FAMILY HOME

INVESTORS

SPACIOUS MOBILE

Spacious 5 bedroom home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, open kitchen & family room, Cherry stained cabinets in kitchen, 2 huge sundeck in private backyard plus covered sitting area.

Large 6 bedroom home in good area, close to school. 3 bedrooms up, 3 down, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, huge sundeck, fenced backyard, skylights and double garage.

2 bedrm mobile in one of the nicest parks. 1 bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living rm in the center. The addition has a large enclosed porch & family rm.

Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane access, huge backyard with single garage.

Enjoy the private setting in Lower Nicola on 0.33 acre lot with several fruit trees and is close to school. This home is perect for a starter home or retired couple. Great views off the deck.

#2183

#2287

#1967

#2167

#2299

$445,000

IN LOWER NICOLA

$268,000

GREAT STARTER HOME

Country home on 0.35 acres with creek and 24x28 detached shop with power. 2 bedrms up, 1 down, open concept, large living room, fully fin. bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank.

Very clean home with 3 bedrooms up, 2 bathrooms, new file, newer flooring in living room, and countertops have been replaced. Closeto schools. Has a covered carport in back with lane access.

#2234

#2110

$229,000

$119,900

FANTASTIC VIEWS

$74,500

#2308

$315,000

$229,000

OPPORTUNITY

GOOD LOCATION

$135,000

Remarkable 4 bedrm home features S/S appliances in gourmet kitchen, formal dining & living rm with walkout balcony. Has many recent reno’s, fully fin. Bsmt with large games rm. Lots of parking.

#2235

$479,000

Good corner lot on a quiet street with plenty of room to build a shop. This 2 bedroom home is awaiting your ideas. Home needs some TLC, but is priced accordingly.

#2098

$99,900

Call us for a FREE Market Evaluation

#2163

$299,000

$649,000

$59,000

$125,000

$299,900

$59,900

$49,000

$148,500

$339,000

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Homes on acreage

LAke

LAND

1 ACRE WITH SHOP

LAKEFRONT HOME

13 ACRES RIVERFRONT

22 ACRES

NEW

BEAUTIFUL LOG HOME

NEW

COMMERCIAL BLDG Busy location with tenant and is fully leased. Total of approx. 6600 sq.ft. 4100 sq.ft. on main, 1050 in bsmt, 1450 on top floor that could be used as living quarters. Lots of parking.

#2337

$825,000 OPPORTUNITY

Approx. 22 acres mins. From downtown Merritt. Nicely renovated 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with new flooring, bathrms & paint. Has horse barn, 100x44 metal Quonset and new drilled well.

#2342

$599,900

4 bedrm rancher has had some renos of flooring, kitchen. Large 40x70 detached workshop, currently leased, all on 1 acre, zoned R1 & C2, perfect for home based business. Great opportunity.

#2323

$355,000

4.64 acre in the country with a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath log home with open design living room with F/P, upgrades of new roof, new flooring, new Mill Creek kitchen cabinets & furnace heat pump. Numerous outbuildings.

#2335

$395,000

Custom home on Nicola Lake built with reclaimed timbers & HW flooring throughout, open concept, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, great room with F/P, and a detached triple garage.

#2249

9.88 acres

IN SAVONA

$1,050,000

A great property in well developed subdivision of acreage lots. This unique property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro at lot line, septic must be installed. Most of land is flat and useable.

#2208

AT STUMP LAKE

$299,000

Good commercial building in downtown core. Approx. 5000 sq.ft. of commercial space on the main with 1100 sq.ft. up with a 3 bedrm suite, currently rented. Zoned C-2. Run your business and live upstairs.

#2137

$325,000

3 INDUSTRIAL LOTS

26 ACRES

Nice flat light industrial bare land lots. Water and sewer are close to the lot lines. Great business opportunity. Each lot is 95 x 198 and zoned M1. In area growing industrial business.

#2237 Incredible year round off the grid property of 133 acres or use as rec. property, almost surrounds Allie Lake. Includes 2 main cabinet plus 3 additional guest cabins & outbldgs.

#1663

$495,000

GREAT HORSE PROPERTY

WATERFRONT LOTS Bring your horses! Set up with 3 horse shelters, 2 round pens, 2 hay barns & tack shed. The 4 bedrm home has a new country kitchen, open design, vaulted ceilings, HW floors, gas F/P.

#2189

This amazing premium building acreage of 2.75 acres is waterfront with fantastic views. Located in subdivision of quality homes with underground services. Perfect place to build your lakeside cottage.

$449,000

COUNTRY DREAM HOME

#2277

10 acres in kane valley

$274,900

Spectacular horse property of 26 acres just 15 mins. From Merritt. All natural grassland with 2 ponds and a seasonal creek. Great place use as rec. property or build your dream home.

#2322

$310,000

#2321

$525,000

Check out our website for more details and photos!

Located just 10 mins. from town on 1.17 acres with outdoor recreation out the front door. Home features 4 bedrms, 4.5 baths, 3500 sq.ft. with an inlaw suite downstairs. Large 2 car garage.

Just 20 mins. south of Merritt close to cross-country ski trails, fishing, hunting & snowmobiling and backs onto crown land. Beautiful log home with large wrap around covered deck. Includes a guest cabin, new barn with loft & chicken pen.

APPROX. 264 ACRES

private 30 acres

#2302

$445,000

#2156

$549,000

Magnificent 5 bedrm home on Nicola Lake with unique open designed family area with large bedrms & family rooms with an extra summer kitchen. 3 floors, 2 large covered decks. Has detached triple garage & an underground boat house bunker.

#2207

$998,000

#2175

OPPORTUNITY Immaculate 2000 sq.ft. commercial building in downtown core. New roof in 2013, renovated interior including new paint throughout. Parking in back with lane access. Great for investor or entrepreneur.

$99,000

#2305

30 acre fenced horse property with beautiful pastures & fantastic views . Very private setting with 3 bedrm house (2 on main, huge master bedrm in loft). Cozy airight woodstove in living rm. Rustic style home to live year round or use a rec. retreat. 25 mins. south of Merritt.

1.74 AC IN THE CITY

APPROX. 120 ACRES

#2246

$1,250,000

#2310

$549,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Private acreage, treed with great access to Spius creek. Several good building sites, has a drilled well and hydro to lot line. Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.

Great location on a corner lot on main street coming into Merritt. This 7300 sq.ft. building is zoned C-4 with a site specific zoning for prof. offices, doctors, lawyers etc. Lots of parking.

#2047

#2019

ON WALLOPER LAKE

$209,000 2 ACRES

20 ACRES Two 10 acre lots has just come into the city.

$120,000

One of the site is entering into a 2 yr lease. Other lot will be zoned with Sale Agreement.

#2301

$129,000

investors

#2171

$374,900

#2268

$795,000

Build your new home on this 0.96 acre lot on Nicola Lake. Great area for boating sports, fishing, sailing & swimming. Close to two golf courses, hotel, restaurant, gas station & store.

#2198

$285,000

NICOLA LAKE ACREAGE

HOME ON 1 ACRE

of teamwork, A little bit of country in the city. Great family home on 1 acre just mins. From town. 3 bedrms up, 1 down, updated kitchen, rec.rm with bar downstairs. Has detached garage + attached single car.

$345,000

the reputation for results.

$1,700,000

Fantastic investment with 6 revenue streams – 3 residential suites and 3 commercial units at ground level. Highway frontage for excellent exposure for commercial & centrally located. Call for details.

#2332

$399,000

WATERFRONT ACREAGE

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

Great 6 acre property to build your home or use as recreational. Mostly flat with many buildings sites, has shallow well, septic approval, hydro to property & driveway is in. Close to crown land.

Immaculate 8000 sq.ft. precast tilt-up building on corner lot with excellent exposure. Easy access to truck route. Adjoining warehouse has bay door, loading deck office & mezzanine space.

#2155

$170,000

#1913

$890,000

spius creek estates

From 9.8 to 17 Acres

Century 21 – The strength

$850,000

incredible investment

LAKEFRONT LOT

#2173

Compact rancher in a natural valley setting just west of Merritt. Approx. 120 acres of level hay land bordering Spius Creek and Nicola River with abundant water for irrigation. Home is sold “as is”.

$2,000,000

Approx. 12,000 sq.ft. building with office space with one long term tenant. Great for professional offices, retail, lawyers, doctors, government agency, etc. Has approval for residential units upstairs.

294 acres of development land with 2 titles and incredible views. Property has an allowed legal density of 62 units maximum. Located above Nicola Lakeshore Estates at Nicola Lake.

1.74 acres with city services and fenced, that could be rezoned to suite your needs. Property has 1 bedrm home plus a 900 sq.ft. bldg all in a park-like setting with large water feature.

$595,000

Build your home in the country. Has a drilled well of 15 GPM, power at lot line, septic approval, and driveway are in. Nice view, crown land nearby. Just 20 mins. from Merritt.

Great lakefront cabin of 450 sq.ft., recreational retreat on Walloper lake. Crown lease. Easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. Call for more details.

#2225

$179,000

12.63 ACRES

DEVELOPMENT LAND Gorgeous acreage with approx. 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing throught the property. A great variet of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR. Old farm house used for seasonal cabin + shop.

Each $900,000

LARGE CITY LOT

#2154

#2190

#2306

3 parcels of Recreation Commercial waterfront zoned C4 for multi-family resort, Pub, restaurant, marina & more. Great opportunity to start your own resort & marina.

Residential building lot of 0.62 acres, zoned R2. Lots has potential to be made into 4 city lots or Buyer may apply for possible zoning change to higher density multi-family residential.

waterfront home

#2272

9.88 acres with riding ring & only 5 mins. From Mamit Lake. This 5 bedrm level entry rancher with walkout bsmt has had some updates. Open concept with vaulted ceilings, 3 baths, large kitchen & big sundeck.

Each $59,900

Live the dream on Nicola Lake on this 1.855 acre lot in Quilchena on the Lake development. Spectacular homes in exclusive neighbourhood, close to golf course, fish & outdoor activities.

#2025

$359,000

NICOLA LAKEVIEW LOT Sit back & enjoy the incredible view. Perfect opportunity to build your home on this 1.055 acre lot. Great lake for all water sports, boating, water skiing, sailing & fishing.

#2230

$159,000

LAKEVIEW ACREAGE This 1.033 acre lot has fantastic views of Nicola Lake & surrounding mountains. This subdivision is comprised of spectacular high end homes. Start planning your future here.

#2240

$199,000

Prices starting at $199,000

Country living at its best! These 9 properties are located approx. 15 mins. from Merritt in the beautiful Sunshine Valley. A Phase 1 has been completed and a water report is available. 4 lots are waterfront, all have stunning views of the valley. Area offers swimming, biking, canoeing, horseback riding,motorcycling & more.

GST is applicable

#102-2840 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. - 250-378-6166 - Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100

#2216

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The Rotary Club of Merritt presents:

SOLD

RADIO

AUCTION

Lot # Donor

Item

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For pictures of items connect at www.facebook.com/rotarymerritt

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Hub International/Barton Insurance

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68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81

82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91

92 93

KAL Tire Doctors Eye Care

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Brambles Bakery & Café

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126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137

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1769 SPRING STREET 1599 COLDWATER AVE 2687 NICOLA AVE 2299 BURGESS AVE $249,000 MLS# 125662 $265,000 MLS# 125663 $145,000 MLS# 125721 $235,000 MLS# 124333

4570 WILD WOOD RD $258,000 MLS# 116583

1703 PINE ST $179,000 MLS# 124755

2549 CLAPPERTON AVE $224,900 MLS# 122960

1952-1926 NICOLA AVE 4420 IRON MOUNTAIN RD 2950 MCLEAN PL $325,000 MLS# 125531 $325,000 MLS# 120483 $345,000 MLS# 124045

2709 GRANDVIEW HGTS $389,900 MLS# 125029

2215 COYLE RD $429,000 MLS# 124904

1988 NICOLA AVE $570,000 MLS# 119521

2108 CLEASBY ST $322,000 MLS# 125573

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MLS #

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Merritt up to $200,000 122407 314-1703 MENZIES STREET 118135 311-1703 MENZIES STREET 125434 #6-2776 CLAPPERTON AVE 120941 38-254 HIGHWAY 8 125317 124-1401 NICOLA AVENUE 124327 1490 COLDWATER AVE 125354 1752 NICOLA AVENUE 120579 304-2295 BLAIR STREET 121249 1602 DOUGLAS STREET 124424 2375 COUTLEE AVENUE 121468 2637 QUILCHENA AVENUE 124501 1876 COLDWATER AVE 125202 1303 GOVERNMENT AVE 125159 2587 COUTLEE AVENUE 124089 432 BRENTON AVE 121146 1650 LINDLEY CRK RD 117739 2276 COUTLEE AVENUE 121540 305-1701 MENZIES STREET EXC 2076 CLEASBY STREET 123055 439 BRENTON AVE 123207 2263 NICOLA AVENUE 121116 #4-2760 VOGHT STREET 123423 1326 DOUGLAS STREET 124755 1703 PINE STREET 121473 1576 HOUSTON STREET 125193 1802 BLAIR STREET 124541 13-1749 MENZIES STREET Merritt $200,000 to $300,000 125489 12-1749 MENZIES STREET 125069 1425 HOUSTON STREET 121596 1648 LINDLEY CRK RD 124135 26-1749 MENZIES STREET 125644 1849 1ST AVE 122960 2549 CLAPPERTON AVE 125347 1610 BANN STREET 124333 2687 NICOLA AVENUE 123892 1532 COLDWATER AVE 120472 2556 CORKLE STREET LN 125662 1769 SPRING STREET 123165 1751 GRANITE AVENUE 124590 2825 CRANNA CRESC 125663 1599 COLDWATER AVE 123932 1401 DOUGLAS STREET 121679 1642 LINDLEY CRK RD 125655 17-1901 MAXWELL AVE

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$65,000 $69,995 $72,000 $84,900 $91,900 $98,900 $107,000 $108,000 $108,000 $125,000 $125,000 $135,000 $135,000 $145,000 $153,000 $154,800 $157,000 $159,000 $160,000 $166,500 $169,900 $170,000 $179,000 $179,000 $190,000 $195,000 $199,000 $207,000 $209,000 $210,000 $216,000 $219,000 $224,900 $229,900 $235,000 $236,900 $246,000 $249,000 $254,000 $259,000 $265,000 $269,000 $288,000 $289,000

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House # STREET

Merritt $200,000 to $300,000 121948 1401 CHAPMAN STREET 118338 2672 GRANITE AVENUE 121166 1599 MAIN STREET Merritt $300,000+ 122220 3387 BOYD ROAD 120678 2612 FORKSDALE PLACE 125573 2108 CLEASBY STREET 125531 2950 MCLEAN PLACE 125552 1741 BANN STREET 119260 1700 BANN STREET 117612 1201 QUILCHENA AVENUE 120339 2674 FORKSDALE CRT 125029 2709 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS RD 122957 2662 FORKSDALE COURT Homes on Acreage 124731 5033 LAUDER ROAD (GLMPS) 125334 381 WILD ROSE DRIVE 124045 4420 IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD 125213 3104 PANORAMA DR 125198 5080 STEFFENS RD 124904 2215 COYLE ROAD 124087 1540 MILLER ROAD 125224 4557 IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD 116493 1444 LOON LAKE ROAD CC 122263 2397 TORGERSON ROAD 114703 2797 MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY 124388 8600 MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY 125585 6036 BEECH ROAD 120080 5360 MANNING CREEK FS RD 117905 1016 HIGHWAY 8 NW 116197 3793 PETIT CREEK ROAD 118481 5240 DOT RANCH CUTT OFF RD Bare Land 123431 1976 2ND AVENUE 120248 2362 CARRINGTON AVE LN 121605 2730 EAGLE CRESCENT 125633 1305 FIR AVE 122077 2701 PEREGRINE WAY 124901 396 WILD ROSE DRIVE 123581 6681 MONCK PARK RD 123310 LOT 3 EIGHT MILE ROAD 125721 2299 BURGESS AVE 122317 6357 MONCK PARK RD 120105 2819 ABERDEEN RD LN

PRICE

$299,000 $299,000 $299,000 $309,000 $319,000 $322,000 $325,000 $327,000 $329,000 $339,000 $349,000 $389,900 $475,000 $219,000 $272,000 $345,000 $379,000 $385,000 $429,000 $449,000 $495,000 $519,000 $579,900 $599,000 $599,000 $740,000 $995,000 $1,299,000 $1,690,000 $1,895,000 $55,000 $69,000 $89,000 $98,000 $99,000 $99,800 $139,000 $139,500 $145,000 $199,000 $2,000,000

MLS #

House # STREET

Commercial 120800 2075 120799 2087 1949+1951 125287 122580 2152 124886 2008 124243 2026 125491 2175 120483 1952-26 124749 2551 122016 1898 122729 2076 115359 2208 119521 1988 123681 1601 Logan Lake 125291 347 120942 205-279 124762 306-308 124340 306-279 124393 67-111 125072 307-400 125603 3 123598 433 124678 161 125620 31 125033 8 125395 5 124218 403 124809 419 123631 227 123149 371 123969 326 123282 332

PRICE

COUTLEE AVENUE COUTLEE AVENUE COUTLEE AVENUE NICOLA AVENUE QUILCHENA AVENUE QUILCHENA AVENUE NICOLA AVENUE NICOLA AVENUE PRIEST AVE BLAIR STREET COUTLEE AVENUE COYLE ROAD NICOLA AVENUE WILSON ST

$45,000 $45,000 $75,000 $80,000 $80,000 $175,900 $251,000 $325,000 $359,000 $439,000 $455,000 $499,000 $570,000 $650,000

POPLAR DRIVE ALDER DRIVE CHARTRAND AVE ALDER DRIVE CHARTRAND AVE(Business) OPAL DRIVE AGATE DRIVE OPAL DRIVE PONDEROSA AVE BRECCIA DRIVE AMBER CRESCENT EMERALD DRIVE OPAL DRIVE OPAL DRIVE BIRCH CRESCENT BASALT DRIVE CINNABAR COURT LINDEN ROAD

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Exercise ball can reduce risk of lower back pain

Unfortunately, I only have a handful of patients in my office who have really good strength in their abdominal, low back, and “core” muscles. When these muscles become fatigued or weak, the likelihood of a low back injury occurring is increased significantly. A simple and inexpensive piece

With the exercise ball, an element of instability is introduced to the exercise that one would not normally get in a floor exercise. The body responds naturally and automatically to this instability to keep balanced on the exercise ball. Over time, the muscles used to keep in balance on the Swiss ball become stronger. In essence, individuals build strength in important back muscles and abdominal muscles without knowing it. The exercise ball also uses what is called “proprioception.” An example of this in the body is an awareness

of where one’s hand, or foot, is in relationship to the rest of your body without having to see or think about it. The instability of the exercise ball provides the body with constant opportunities to evaluate its orientation in space or position, developing and training the body’s natural awareness. Enhanced proprioception provides the body with increased balance and stability. In addition, it is theorized that the type of spinal movement induced by using the exercise ball (small range, adjustment of balance) may help reduce pain by

neutral spine position during exercise. When a person combines regular chiropractic treatment with core strengthening exercise, such as using an exercise ball,

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actually do anything about it. When you find yourself saying, “I just can’t take this anymore,” you need to really listen to what you are saying. But sometimes people echo this refrain for years, without ever doing anything to change or to leave the situation that is distressing to them. Generally, people do this because it is a very difficult situation to change or because it is too scary to consider alternatives. It is easier to stay with a difficult known than to venture into an unknown. But when that knowing that you just cannot take it anymore comes up from deep within your soul, it is your own cry for help. Certainly you may feel immobilized by the fear of not finding another job, of being alone, of being judged, of feeling guilty, or feeling like a failure because you gave up. And if this fear is blocking your route to freeing yourself from

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When we have decided that we want to be part of Heaven and what goes on there, we need to Ànd a church. Why? What do we do at church? Well, for one thing, we always take time for singing. We all like to sing sometimes, don’t you?! We sometimes call that time “praise and worship.” Why? Because it lifts our spirits when we sing praises to God for His goodness.

Without those other distractions in our lives anymore, we are free. It always makes us feel good when we do something for others.

God promised that if we are faithful with our tithes and offerings, then He will pour out a blessing that will give us more than we need. He does not promise us more than we want, for our wants are not always good for I’m speaking now for my church. There us. He has promised to supply our needs. is always a mission story. Someone will share God brings the goodness of His love about a speciÀc person or group, out in the mission Àeld, sharing God’s love with others to those in other places where life is quite different from ours. God is in the business of who may not otherwise know. saving people. He wants to use us to show We also take a mission offering, which others, through what we do, that God loves goes to help the people who are in the Àeld, them. sharing the good news of Jesus. After all, A lot of the problems we have on Earth Jesus said that everyone is to hear the good news, so they can make their own choice are created by selÀshness. Go look at all the if they wish to change their lives to be Àt for problems created by somebody wanting to show power, or money, or greed. Is she Heaven. helping others by behaving this way? No. She You may be concerned with the church is helping no one but herself. (And, probably asking you for money offerings. How can hurting others as she does.) Helping others you afford to give? You see, when we follow helps us to think about what really matters in Jesus, we make subtle changes. We stop life. Jesus, for one. spending money trying to Àll the happiness Look at what Jesus gave. Let’s start bucket with things, because it is Àlled by God with His love. We no longer feel the need looking at Him and His Word. to drink alcohol, take drugs, buy the latest The world is currently in days of trouble. gadgets, have the newest, most expensive toys.

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Cents answer the bell in a big way Three weekend victories just what the doctor ordered; however wins come at a price By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Called out last week for their inconsistent play of late, the Merritt Centennials responded with a run of three victories on the weekend — in a span of less than 48 hours. Friday night, at the Royal LePage Centre in West Kelowna, it was Shane Poulsen’s second overtime goal of the year that led the Cents to a dramatic 4-3 win over the Warriors. Poulsen’s other OT winner was also against the Shielded Ones back on October 17. Twenty-four hours later, on the road again at the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm, the Centennials did all their scoring in the second period en route to a 4-3 victory over the Silverbacks. The game marked Jonah Imoo’s first win between the pipes for Merritt in almost seven weeks following an injury sustained October 3 against the Vernon Vipers. Finally, on Sunday, in front of a sparse matinee crowd of 612

fans at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, the Centennials made the most of their 23 shots on net to outlast the visiting Cowichan Capitals 6-4. With both teams playing their third game in as many days, the surly nature of the afternoon affair was not a surprise — the sides amassed 80 minutes in penalties between them. Merritt head coach and GM Luke Pierce called Friday’s victory over West Kelowna “one of the best games we’ve played in a long time.” After giving up the contest’s first two goals to West Kelowna in the opening period, the Cents battled back with three unanswered tallies of their own — courtesy of Diego Cuglietta, John Schiavo and a rejuvenated Daniel Nachbaur shorthanded. Merritt held onto the one-goal lead until the 18:17 mark of the third period, when an always-dangerous Jason Cotton buried the equalizer with Warriors’ netminder Scott Patton on the bench for an extra attacker.

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A ‘NACH’ FOR THE NET Merritt Centennial Daniel Nachbaur (centre) celebrates one of his three goals on the weekend with teammates Cole Arcuri (26), Matt Foley and Devin Oakes (27). The Cents take a four-game win streak into this weekend’s pair of games against the leagueleading Penticton Vees. Ian Webster/Herald

After a scoreless first OT period, it was backto-back breakaways in the last 90 seconds of play that ultimately determined the outcome of the game. The Warriors’ Jonathan Desbiens was thwarted by Merritt netminder Anthony Pupplo at one end of the ice; moments later, Poulsen made no mis-

take — going in alone and finding the twine behind Patton for the game winner. The Centennials outshot the Warriors 47-31 over the 69 minutes of end-to-end action, went two-for-six with the man advantage, and killed five-of-six power play opportunities for West Kelowna. Lost to the Cents

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PGA professional golf star Roger Sloan will be at the Merritt Centennials game on Saturday. The former Merritt resident, who now calls Texas his home, will take part in a ceremonial puck drop at the

beginning of the game against the Penticton Vees in recognition of his golfing achievements. The 27-year-old Sloan is currently playing on the PGA’s FedEx Cup tour. For more on Sloan, turn to page 28.

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For the second time this season, the British Columbia Hockey League has recognized a Merritt Centennial as the Player of the Week. The league announced on Monday that 20-year-old Cents’ rookie John Schiavo has been chosen the POW for the week ending November 16. Schiavo, a native of East Patchogue, N.Y., helped his Merritt team win four games in a row in a span of just six days with three of those games on the road. In Trail on November 11, Schiavo scored the game winner in a tight 2-1 Cents’ victory over the Smoke Eaters. On November 14 in West Kelowna, he was credited with a goal and an assist in a dramatic come-from-behind 4-3 overtime win against the Warriors. Two days later, in a Sunday matinee tilt versus the visiting Cowichan Valley Capitals, Schiavo again notched the game winner, added an assist and picked up first-star honours in the Centennials’ 6-4 beat-down of the Islanddivision Caps. Merritt defenceman Shane Poulsen was the BCHL’s Player of the Week in early October.

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Roger Sloan at Saturday’s game

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Sloan picks up first City Furniture bantams finish sixth FedEx Cup winnings By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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The Merritt City Furniture bantam house team hosted an eightteam tournament on the weekend. The homeside went 1-3 to finish sixth overall. Vancouver defeated Abbotsford 3-2 in the championship game. Merritt point-getters in the tournament were Darius Sam (13), Tyler Mosley (9), Jesse Maunu (6), Austin Hawkins (4), Levi Nelson, Nkikaxni Grismer-Voght, Ethan Sheena-Patrick, and Mesha Naiker (two each), and Dakota Ned, Gracynn Bose and Roi Joe (one apiece).

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In his opening season on the world’s top circuit, Merritt professional golfer Roger Sloan has picked up his first FedEx Cup earnings and points. Sloan, 27, finished in a five-way tie for 56thplace at the PGA’s OHL Classic at Mayakoba tour stop in Playa del Carmen, Mexico on the weekend. Sloan shot rounds of 68-70-71-72 at the OHL Classic for a final score of three-under-par 281. The result was good enough to earn him $13,603 in prize money and 13 valuable FedEx Cup tour points. Sloan is currently ranked 188th on the FedEx Cup tour and 496th worldwide. Tied with Sloan at the OHL Classic was fellow Canadian golfer Nick Taylor. One week earlier, Taylor

was the winner of the PGA’s Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Miss. He earned $720,000 for the victory. Winner of the OHL Classic in Mexico was American Charlie Hoffman. His 17-underpar final score of 267 earned him first prize

winnings of $1,098,000. The total prize purse was $6.1 million. Prior to joining the elite FedEx Cup circuit, which features the likes of Rory McIlroy, Bubba Watson, Jim Furyk and Tiger Woods, Sloan competed for two seasons on the PGA’s Web. com Tour.

Peewee Girls On the November 8 weekend, the Joco Transport peewee girls were in Lillooet for a doubleheader. Saturday, the two teams tied 2-2, with Merritt goals coming from Mariska Wekking and Taylor Shackelly.

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THREE-ON-ONE City Furniture’s Tyler Mosley lugs the puck past a trio of Mission opponents during the bantam house tournament in Merritt on the weekend. Mosley scored seven goals in four games. His City Furniture squad finished sixth out of eight teams. Ian Webster/Herald

Sunday, the Joco girls edged Lillooet 4-3. Merritt scorers were Hope Smith, Taylor Nicholls, Bianca Cavaliere and Shackelly.

Midget Girls The McDonald’s midget girls team battled Kelowna to a 1-1 draw in a home game played at the Shulus arena on Sunday. Skylar Willey scored Merritt’s lone goal,

with assists going to Madeleine Barnes and Natalie Sterling-Moses.

Peewee Rep The Ramada peewee reps were in OliverOsoyoos on the weekend for a three-day tournament. The Merritt team went a perfect 3-0 in round robin play, defeating teams from North Okanagan (5-4), Arbutus (8-2) and Vancouver

North Shore (5-1). The Ramada peewees met West Kelowna in their Sunday morning semi-final and came away with another 8-2 victory. In the Sunday afternoon championship game against Port Coquitlam, the Merritt peewees fell behind 5-1 early, but stormed back with three unanswered goals to make it 5-4. That’s as close as they would get. They finished second overall.

Atom Development The Fountain Tire atom development team travelled to Enderby on the weekend and came away with an 8-5 victory over the North Okanagan Knights. Max Graham had four goals for the Merritt side, while Cortez Charters added a pair and Robert Sterling and Karson Peat had singles. Lucas Schmid, Graham, Charters and Brayden McRae-Chillihitzia all had assists.

Cents and Vees go toe-to-toe in weekend home-and-home series From Page 27 Saturday’s tilt on the shores of Shuswap Lake had a couple of rarities — just one power play for each team and a fight. The latter involved Merritt’s Cole Arcuri and the Arm’s Carson Bolduc. It was an anomaly as the two teams stuck to good, clean, fast hockey for much of the contest. “The game in Salmon Arm was a phenomenal one to play in and to coach,” Pierce said. “The game was physical and intense, but nobody went over the line. The ref [Ryan Lesage] did a great job.” After Logan Mick gave the ’Backs the lead in the first period, the Cents went to work in the middle stanza. Sam Johnson, Nachbaur, Gavin Gould and Josh Teves (with his first-ever BCHL goal) all beat Salmon Arm starter Angus Redmond, while only Ross Heidt could reply for the Silverbacks.

Shane Danyluk made things interesting with the lone goal of the third period, but Imoo and company shut the door the rest of the way for Merritt’s third successive win. The Cents once again outshot their opposition, 37-33. If Saturday’s game was squeaky clean in terms of penalties, Sunday’s was a mess. An ornery Capitals team looking to salvage something out of a miserable three-game Interior road swing played surly right from the opening puck drop. They rankled the Cents sufficiently that it was Merritt players who took the only four penalties of the first period — all retaliatory. Down 2-1 after 20 minutes (Diego Cuglietta had Merritt’s only goal), the Cents again woke up in the second stanza, outscoring their opponents 4-1 just like they did in Salmon Arm. Brandon Duhaime, Michael Ederer, Nachbaur and

Schiavo all put pucks past Caps’ goaltender Lane Michasiw. The middle period saw substantial silliness as Cowichan’s Thomas Gobeil made a fool of himself on and off the ice before getting ejected from the game. Johnson buried his second of the weekend, shorthanded in the third period, to close out Merritt’s scoring. Kade Kehoe and Adam Osczevski, recent acquistions from West Kelowna, scored three of the Caps’ four goals; the other one coming from former-Trail Smoke Eater Kyle Horsman. Pupplo stopped 38 of 42 shots in the Cents’ net, while Michasiw turned aside just 17 of 23. “Initially, I was really disappointed with our start on Sunday,” Pierce said. “Now, looking back on it, Friday and Saturday were really emotional games against Interior division rivals.

There was bound to be a bit of a letdown. I don’t think that we were underestimating Cowichan at all. We were just drained a bit.” In a scary moment on Sunday, Merritt’s Cole Arcuri was rushed off the ice for immediate medical attention. The injury has been reported as a substantial laceration of the thigh muscle above the knee requiring stitches. The skate cut happened quite by accident as the 18-year-old defenceman battled for the puck along the end boards with a Cowichan player. With Kaila and Arcuri both on the sidelines for the foreseeable future, Merritt will take a somewhat-depeleted blueline brigade into this weekend’s homeand-home series with the league-leading Penticton Vees. The two teams meet at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Friday, and then in Merritt on Saturday.

OVERTIME While coach Pierce is still working on shoring up his blue line for this weekend’s doubleheader, he has brought in a new player to address the shortage at centre. Eighteen-year-old forward Cole Chorney from Beaumont, Alta. has been assigned to the Centennials from the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League. In 64 games with the Rebels, Chorney scored six goals and added six assists for 12 points. It’s not a coincidence that the four-game winning streak that Merritt is currently enjoying coincides with the return of Cents’ defenceman Jake Clifford to the lineup following a six-game suspension. “Jake’s a huge factor,” Pierce said. “He definitely adds elements to our game.” One of those elements was in evidence on the weekend as Clifford laid out several crushing

THE BIG STOPPER Netminder Anthony Pupplo played outstanding in his three starts for the Merritt Centennials last week. He picked up three wins. Ian Webster/Herald

bodychecks on unsuspecting opponents. His trademark hip check, for which he should not be getting penalties, brings back memories of recent NHL Hall-of-Fame inductee Rob Blake. Set to return this weekend is forward James Neil, who has been on the sidelines for several games with an undisclosed injury. In his absence, AP-call-up Brett Jewell of the KIJHL’s Osoyoos Coyotes has been playing some solid

minutes. Joining Pierce and assistant coach Joe Martin on the bench Sunday was Merritt’s own Cole Yurkowski. He is getting set to play the assistant’s role behind Martin when Pierce heads to the World Junior A Challenge Team Canada West tryout camp next week, and the World Juniors themselves in December. Pierce is an assistant coach with Team Canada West.

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MSS Grade 8 girls volleyball team headed to finals Senior girls finish sixth at Okanagans; swim relay team 11th in Provincials By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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A very promising group of young volleyball players is putting Merritt’s name on the map. The Merritt Secondary School Grade 8 girls team has enjoyed considerable success this season, and is making some waves within the volleyball community. Tuesday night, the MSS Grade 8s hosted the St. Ann’s Crusaders and Westsyde Whundas in round one of the playoffs. The host Panthers had little trouble disposing of their guests in straight sets, defeating the Crusaders 25-16, 25-23 and the Whundas 25-16, 25-19. The Merritt Grade 8 girls, who are coached by Dwayne Suzuki and Shelly Moorhead, move onto the zone finals Thursday night in Kamloops. The team had a 6-2 record in regular-season play. This past weekend, the Grade 8 girls squad took part in a 10-team tournament at TRU. The Panthers emerged from their

five-team pool in second place, and played powerhouse South Kamloops in one of two semifinals. The matches were timed, and total-point scores determined who advanced. At the end of the allotted time, both the Panthers and Titans had 44 points, necessitating a special ‘free-ball” tie-breaker. SKSS edged MSS 4-3. The Merritt girls shook off the disappointment of their narrow loss and went on to defeat Brock in straight sets to earn the bronze medal. “Both Shelly and I are really pleased with our girls’ play,” Suzuki said. “The team has shown steady improvement since day one. They are beginning to understand the 6-2 offence that we’re trying to run.” Meanwhile, the MSS senior girls volleyball team was over in Vernon competing in the Okanagan high school AA championships. The senior Panthers were in tough against their Interior opponents, winning just one of four matches on Friday and Saturday.

The victory was in round robin play against Revelstoke. Losses were to Kalamalka and host Clarence Fulton Secondary. The gritty MSS team, with five Grade 10s in the lineup, bowed out of the competition in the quarterfinals, losing 26-24, 25-23 to their zone rivals from Westsyde in Kamloops. “The girls had a great season and played really well,” first-year coach Michael Russo said. Wrapping up high school sports, the Merritt Secondary School swim team, coached by Central Elementary School principal Leroy Slanzi, had its 4 x 200metre freestyle relay

team on deck at the B.C. high school championships in Richmond on the weekend. Competing against high school swimmers from all grades, the very young MSS team — comprised of Haley Zabek and Laura Lefebvre (Grade 8), Jensen Cavaliere (Grade 9) and Madison Shea (Grade 11) — knocked 1.5 seconds off their PB (personal best) to finish 11th overall with a time of two minutes, 16.49 seconds.

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Merritt professional bull rider Ty Pozzobon got knocked out of competition, quite literally, at the PBR Canada Finals in Saskatoon on the weekend. After successfully taking UT Bucking Bulls’ Boot Strap Bill the full eight seconds in round one action, Pozzobon was struck in the head by the bull as he dismounted. The Nicola Valley cowboy was taken from the arena by medical staff for further evaluation. He was officially diagnosed to have received a concussion, and was not discharged from hospital until

8:20 a.m. the following morning. While Pozzobon’s 86-point score was good enough to place him second overall in the opening performance, the hard-luck cowboy wisely decided not to continue competing. Pozzobon’s good buddy and two-time Ty Pozzobon Invitational winner Chase Outlaw finished third in round one, and went on to

place fourth in the championship final. The 2014 PBR Canada Finals title went to Aaron Roy. Competing for the first time since sustaining a serious back injury at the 2013 Calgary Stampede, Roy scored 90 points on Canadian bull-of-the-year contender Tendron to claim first place and over $12,000 in prize money.

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Kayaking course looking for a couple more youthful paddlers By Ian Webster THE HERALD

Concussion knocks Pozzobon out of PBR Canada championship round

GREAT EIGHTS The MSS Grade 8 girls volleyball team (above, left) hosted the St. Ann’s Crusaders and Westsyde Whundas from Kamloops on Tuesday night in semi-final playoff action. (Above) Logan Moorhead and Emily Whitecross put up a block at the net in their team’s game against the Crusaders. MSS swept both best-of-three matches. (Right) Merritt’s Karlie Sloan performs an attack hit during the high school senior girls AA Okanagan championships in Vernon on the weekend. MSS finished seventh overall.

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Have you always wanted to try your hand at the fun sport of kayaking? Are you between the ages of 12 and 17? The Merritt branch of PacificSport Interior BC is hoping to run a four-week introductory kayak course for youth starting November 22 and they need just a couple of more sign-ups. The instructional classes will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on four consecutive Saturdays at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre. All equipment will be supplied. Class instruction will be provided by fullyqualified students of the Adventure Guiding Diploma Program at Thompson Rivers University. All instructors are certified in Level 1 Flatwater, Swiftwater Rescue and Wilderness

First Aid. Bobby Wheatley, one of the course instructors, said that the pool sessions at the Aquatic Centre will include, amongst other things: * selecting and adjusting paddles and boats * the importance of safety gear * stroke, paddling and bracing techniques * wet exiting * rolling * T-rescues Wheatley went on to say, “Kayaking provides a fantastic basis for experimenting in all paddle sports, an opportunity to challenge yourself physically and emotionally, and with proper guidance, can be a thrilling outdoor hobby for years to come.” Wheatley feels that B.C. is an ideal location for learning about and

enjoying the sport of kayaking. “We are fortunate to live in B.C. — a landscape featuring the headwaters of some of the world’s largest rivers. Kayaking permits us to see these landscapes and appreciate and observe nature from a totally different perspective.” Wheatley also shared some history about TRU’s Adventure Guiding program. “It has operated out of TRU (formerly

University College of the Cariboo) for over 20 years, and provided much-needed industry professionals throughout B.C. and around the world. The students are trained to not just meet but surpass industry standards and expectations.” For more information on the kayak course being offered or to sign up, call the Civic Centre (315-1050) or the Aquatic Centre (3786662).

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CONTAIN-IT STORAGE

Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com email bandschoolreception@lnib.net.

HABITAT MANAGEMENT Nicola Naturalist Society - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fur and forests: habitat management in BC interior forests for wildlife and biodiversityâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dr. Tom Sullivan (UBC). Thursday Nov 20th, 7PM at NVIT Theatre. All welcome - membership or donation.

ELKS & ROYAL PURPLE Lunch available at the Elks and Royal Purple craft and bake sale. Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. til 3 p.m. at the Elks Hall. If you are interested in booking a table call 250-378-9788.

MERRITT OLD TIME FIDDLERS CHRISTMAS DINNER AND DANCE Saturday, Nov. 22, Merritt Senior Center. Happy Hour @ 5 p.m. Dinner @ 6 p.m. FMI Phone Dave 250-3783578 or Del 250-3789849

The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society is seeking volunteers to fill shifts at the Extreme Weather Response Shelter located at 1937A Quilchena Ave. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight daily. Volunteer application packages are available at the Community Policing Office (250-3783955) located at 2013 Quilchena Avenue.

CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISING EVENT Lower Nicola Band School & Little Stars Head Start will be having a Breakfast Fundraiser on Nov. 21 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Morning of fun for kids and families. Money raised at the event will go towards Christmas gifts for the students. For more info contact Angie Sterling 250-378-5527 or

iors welcome.

Love to knit or crochet? Come on down to Brambles Bakery Thursday evenings bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.(1st Thursday of the month)

LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Living with the Loss Support Group Wednesday 7 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. #122025 Granite Ave, Merritt - Call Marilyn at 250-3783513.

Every Thursday evening, doors open at 4:30 p.m. first game starts at 6 p.m. Bingo is at 2164 Quilchena Avenue.

MERRITT MINOR HOCKEY Register for the 2014/15 season at merrittminorhockey.com. Call 250378-6827 for more information

Fire relief fundraisers for Earth Walker Spiritual Shop. You can either donate money to the bank account set up at CIBC or drop off your bottle donations to the bottle depot.

HELP RED CROSS

The Navy League is in need of officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps. Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet every Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have past experience or are interested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us. Ellen 250-280-6944, Debra 250-280-4086 or email at nlccventure@gmail.com

THE NICOLA VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Fall season of practices on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the music room at MSS. info: James 250-378-9894.

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: Crib & Whist 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m. (third week - shut-in lucheon) Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m. All sen-

New season has started, come at 7 p.m. Located at Colletteville school. New members are very welcome.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Tuesday - Darts: 7 p.m. Friday - Frosty Friday - 5 p.m. Saturdays - Meat draw: 2:30 p.m.

MARVELLOUS MUTTS Marvellous Mutts & Rehoming Merritt Branch, are always looking for foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, until they find a furever home, please contact Margie at newbark_rescue@hotmail.com.

NV REMOTE CONTROL FLYER 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 250-378-4371.

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HELP US REACH OUR GOAL Would you like to see a movie theatre in Merritt, then the Merritt Community Cinema Soceity can use your help!

Phase 2 has started. Goal to reach $144,000 for design & architect fees

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If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Merritt Community Cinema Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3

Phone 250-378-4241 with any events that you may be hosting or email: production@merrittherald.com

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Trinity United Church

Country Christmas needs volunteers for this yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; event. Some duties are traffic control, crowd control during the parade, ushering at the Community Concert. If you want to help, contact Sharon at 250 378 6158, or e-mail at tedwards@telus. net, or fill in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Volunteer Application Formâ&#x20AC;? available at Baillie House or Community Futures.

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Looking for volunteers to help 2 hours a week in the morning. If interested please call 250-378-5276

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MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY The object of grieving is not to get over the loss but to get through it with new strengths, understanding and hope really to fully live your ‘new normal’. P: 250-280-4040

www.merritthospice.org Email: merritthospice@shaw.ca

Dr. Roy Thomas Hewson Dr. Roy Thomas Hewson passed away on November 5th, 2014, at age 86 in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. He will be sadly missed by his wife Joan, children, Dick (Colleen) James (Jen) and Melanie. Roy was a practicing G.P, here in Merritt for 10 years in the 60’s, as well as being an active participant in a number of community clubs.

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MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPEL A Division of Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC

Celebrating lives with dignity • Funeral Services • Cremation •Burial •Monuments www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

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A FUNERAL PRE PLANNING ADVISOR

Catherine Jean (Hanson) Conlon Born: District of Reigate, County of Surrey, England Jean passed away peacefully on the beautiful sunny afternoon of November 13, 2014 in Parksville, British Columbia, after an amazing journey and courageous battle with Cancer. Jean is predeceased by her husband Patrick; son, Roger; grandson, TJ; sister Avril; and brother, James. She is proudly survived by her children; daughter, Valerie Anne; Son, Angus; daughterin-law, Debbie; grandchildren, Tiara and Laird; daughter, Margaret; son-in-law, Doug; grandchildren, Sophia and Roxanne. Jean spoke of a very vibrant and fulÀlling life. She was a witness to many historical events and changes in our world throughout her years, facing all life had to offer with dignity and respect. Her warmth, beauty, and giving spirit has blessed all who knew her, we shall all have everlasting memories to treasure. Thank you everyone for your generous love and support during this time. A special thank you goes out to Oceanside Hospice for making our journey a special time in life. Honorable mention to Jean’s palliative nurse, Tara for her loving attention during the last weeks of Jean’s life as her health slipped away. In keeping with Jean’s expressed request, in lieu of Áowers, please honour her memory by making a donation to a local charity. “We have seen and met Angels wearing the disguise of ordinary people living ordinary lives” T.I.A.I.H.T.S. / P.O.C. Celebration of Life will be held in Jean’s honour from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 at the Errington War Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Road in Errington, BC. A luncheon will follow. Please come and share this day in memory of Catherine Jean Conlon. AKA - Best Mom and Friend ever to walk with us. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (1.877.264.3848) in care of arrangements.

will be available at the Merritt Funeral Chapel on the second and fourth Friday of the month, between the hours of 10am – 3pm (or by appointment). A Personal Planning Guide will be provided.

Paul “Brent” Dase “Brent” DASE ~ Paul “Bren nt” Dase passed away aw way th Ll d i t att the Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on Friday, October 31, 2014 at the age of 54 years. Brent was born in Bralorne, British Columbia on July 16, 1960 to Marilyn and Paul Dase. Brent grew up and attended school in Merritt, British Columbia. After school he worked various jobs until he settled in the Lloydminster area in 1981. From this time he worked in various jobs in the oil patch and resided in the Hillmond area where he married Jennifer Oswell and raised his family of four children: Paul Dase of Calgary, Andrew Dase of Lloydminster, Kyle Dase of Saskatoon and Katelyn Dase of Lloydminster. Brent Dase leaves to mourn his passing: his loving wife, Jennifer; four children: Paul, Andrew, Kyle and his Àancé Megan and Katelyn and her boyfriend Zach; mother, Marlyn Gawhens; brother, James and his wife Tracey Dase; sister, Shelley and her husband Darwin Oswell as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Brent was conducted from Lloydminster Gospel Fellowship, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Lee Patmore ofÀciating. The Eulogy was given by Dick Roney. A reading was given by Dennis Harrison. Special Music, “Farside Banks of Jordan” and “The Old Rugged Cross” were sung by duet, Greg Nelson and Shawna French. Interment was held in the TangleÁags Cemetery, TangleÁags District, Saskatchewan. Card of Thanks The Dase family would like to thank the Maidstone RCMP, Àrst responders, and EMS who came to the house as well as the Doctor and nursing staff working emergency in Lloydminster Hospital for their compassion in dealing with our family. We would also like to thank all the people who took part in the funeral, provided the lunch and all who came to share Brent’s memory. Also, a special thanks to all the people who came to the house for their support and for all the help we have received which made it easier to deal with day to day living during this tragic time. Sincerely, The Dase family

Obituaries

Fleming, Rowland Murray Murray Fleming passed away in North Vancouver, BC, on October 30, 2014. He is predeceased by his adored wife, Carol, “the Chick”. Murray is survived by son Barry Fleming of Cloverdale; son Gerry Fleming (Sally) of Vancouver; daughter Tracy Bentz (Mark) of North Vancouver; and granddaughter Mackenzie Bentz. Murray, the only child of Pauline and Rowland Fleming, was born in Calgary, AB, on July 27, 1936. Murray and Carol married in 1961 and lived in Merritt for 35 years, during which time Murray worked at Craigmont Mines and Highland Valley Copper. When he retired in 1994, he and Carol moved to West Kelowna. During his retirement, he enthusiastically travelled across North America with his Airstream trailer, keenly invested in mining stocks and loyally supported the Leafs. Affectionately known by his family as Murt, Grandpa Murtle, Pa Murray and The Squanderer (Squand), Murray was a diligent and generous provider with a powerful sense of duty and unwavering integrity. The family would like to acknowledge the devoted caring Tracy provided in Murray’s Ànal months. They would also like to thank Dr. Paul Sugar; Julie Dunne, Murray’s nurse at home; and the North Shore Hospice. A service will be held at a date and time to be determined. In lieu of Áowers, donations to the Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation would be appreciated.

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Production & customer service attendant for busy print & copy shop.

Graphic design skills including scanning, creating/ editing graphics, manipulating photos, page layout Good working knowledge of InDesign, Acrobat, Publisher, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Word Must be able to multi-task, work under deadline & work as a team player. Must be creative and flexible and attentive to detail

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Production & customer service attendant for busy print & copy shop. Graphic design skills including scanning, creating/ editing graphics, manipulating photos, page layout Good working knowledge of InDesign, Acrobat, Publisher, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Word Must be able to multi-task, work under deadline & work as a team player. Must be creative and flexible and attentive to detail

Email: merrittprinting@telus.net

Advertising Sales Consultant Dawson Creek

MECHANICAL TRADESMAN Applications are invited for the position of Mechanical Tradesman with School District No. 58, (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt. This is a 12-month per year, 7.5 hours per day position. Salary and beneďŹ ts will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. For a complete listing of the job description and qualiďŹ cations please visit the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.sd58.bc.ca click on Jobs/Support Positions and search under â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Current Job Opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and follow the prompts (Job Code 796147). Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until November 25, 2014.

Make a difference join the Northeast News team; the number one community newspaper in Northeast BC. The Northeast News has an opening for the position of Advertising Sales Consultant in our Dawson Creek office. We are seeking a â&#x20AC;&#x153;team playerâ&#x20AC;? with organizational skills, sales experience, pleasant telephone skills, experience in creating written proposals and an ability and desire to work and learn in a fast paced, busy environment. The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and find ways to grow sales and income. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Above average communication skills, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and a reliable vehicle are necessary. The benefits and opportunities of working for the leading newspaper in Northeast BC are why we attract and employ the best. If a rewarding challenge resonates with you, contact us today.

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CASUAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS

ICS - Merritt is currently hiring casual Community Support Workers for our Community Inclusion program. This is an exciting position and offers opportunities for professional development as well as experience in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. If you are an enthusiastic, hardworking and a community minded individual, we welcome your resume. CSW certiĂ&#x20AC;cate and related experience is required. For a full description check our website. Email resumes to: careers@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca

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Attend Strata Meetings Record Minutes of Meetings Develop Annual Budgets Reference checks. File Management. Recruiting tenants for rentals. Completing all applicable paper work as per B.C. Tenancy Branch requirements. â&#x20AC;˘ Receiving rental income / bank deposits. â&#x20AC;˘ Property inspections. â&#x20AC;˘ Other duties as required.

Responsibilities: r Provides personal hygiene care (i.e. bathing, skin and incontinence care), mobilization assistance, and meal preparation. r Assesses safety of client homes before providing services and reports any concerns to Home Care Nurse (HCN) r Observes and reports changes of a physical and/or behavioral nature to the Home and Community RN r Assists with meal preparation in clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes, and meal service delivery at Community Wellness Event. r Assists with home making duties such as laundry management, as outlined by the care plan. r Provides companionship in a culturally sensitive manner r Documents personal care, home making, and submits reports as requested to Home and Community RN. Academic/Educational Requirements: r Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Attendant program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Required Skills/Experience: r Valid Class 5 Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License r May be required to use own reliable vehicle r Criminal Record Check r Current CPR, WHMIS, and Food Safe r Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. r Aboriginal Ancestry as asset, but not required. Interest / experience with First Nations Health an asset. r Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, able to demonstrate excellent homemaking and personal care skills. r Ability to work as a team, or independently r Open to learning and able to take direction to ensure client safety Salary commensurate with experience Closing Date: November 28, 2014 Attention: Duane Tom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Health Director Please send Application by mail: Box 3700, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 or Fax: 250-378-6365 Or in person: UNIB Health Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7055 Hillside Rd, Quilchena B.C.

Please apply to: Box 1992 1988 Quilchena Avenue M E R R I T T Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6184 Att: Claudette Edenoste Email: claudetteedenoste@royallepage.ca

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CAREGIVERS Dengarry Professional Services Ltd.

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