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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS MILL CLOSURE

Transition begins for Tolko workers Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

After 97 years and a number of name and ownership changes, the final logs passed through the Tolko Industries lumber mill in Merritt last week, ahead of the mill’s shutdown on Dec. 16. Through 97 years, generations of Merrittonians earned their living wage working at what began as an operation known as the Nicola Pine Mills Limited in 1919. The front page of the Merritt Herald on July 25 of that year declared that Big Lumber had arrived in the city, bringing along with it the promise of good paying jobs for able-bodied men. In a subhead titled “New Life for Merritt,” the Herald detailed how life would change for the citizens of Merritt after the mill opened up for business. “The establishment of this large industry in Merritt and the centralizing of its business here means much for this community, in that the new payroll should, within the coming twelve months, reach a figure aggregating from 20,000 to 35,000 per month. Already there is a strong demand for houses in this city, as many of the employees of the company at Canford mill will be moved to Merritt at once.” ――――― “Transition” is the word of choice these days when it comes to Tolko situation. Workers are being encouraged to “transition” to new jobs, new positions, and potentially new cities. The provincial government’s transition team was deployed to Merritt in the days following the announcement of the mill’s shutdown date — connect-

ing employees with social services, new work opportunities, and assisting newlyout-of-work employees with paperwork. And in the midst of all of this, the City of Merritt is undergoing a transition of its own — with city managers and councillors taking a critical look in the mirror before plotting a course for the economic future of the town. Since the mill’s impending closure was announced in September, city managers and councillors The Merritt Herald, Aug. 4, 1977. Herald files. have been having biweekly meetings with is key for any economy.” first application under the province’s community ――――― the Rural Dividend Fund transition team. Located on approxiwouldn’t happen in time,” While the province’s mately 250 acres of land explained Boven. “The transition efforts have been point of putting in the south of the Coldwater focused on connecting out- application was to ‘do it River, workers broke of-work Tolko employees ground on what would now,’ as opposed to schedwith the appropriate servic- ule it out over the next one day become the Tolko es, the City of Merritt aims three to four to five years. Industries mill site in the to use the mill’s closure to summer of 1919, after the We’re just trying to get a spur a higher-level look at bunch work done quickly.” land was purchased from the city’s economic prosGilbert Blair of Vancouver One of the underlying pects moving forward. for a sum of $15,000 goals of a consumer leakThe city applied to the age study in Merritt would (the equivalent of about B.C. Rural Dividend Fund be to examine possibilities $193,000 in 2016). under the special circumAt the time, Blair’s to diversify the city’s ecostances category back in property was outside of the nomic base by enticing October, with an ask of city limits, which meant new types of businesses $100,000 to pay for a num- in town — and moving that there was no power ber of business retention or water lines connected away from a reliance on and attraction initiatives in heavy industry and lumber, to the mill. As part of response to the Tolko sawthe deal with the City of explained Boven. mill’s closure. Merritt, Nicola Pine Mills “Diversification Those include a land Limited agreed to pay a for us means tourism. and building inventory, sum to extend an eightHistorically, we’ve been consumer leakage study, inch water main from the called — and relied upon succession planning and municipal system to the — forestry, mining and creating more signage. mill and yard site, and to ranching. But tourism is Shawn Boven, chief similarly extend power a growth industry, and administrative officer lines to connect the mill to [in] the Nicola Valley we for the City of Merritt, the city’s power plant. see it as a huge asset that said he expects to find The mill fell on hard needs to be exploited,” said out the fate of the city’s times in the early 30s, Boven. “We’ve really been Rural Dividend Fund prompting the purchase of transitioning over the last applications in January or the property by Penticton decade. We’ve known that February. Sawmills Ltd. in 1933. The relying on heavy industry “[The studies are] June 23, 1933 edition of and the forest industry in something we should do particular isn’t a good long the Herald ran with a front anyways. Nothing we term option. Diversification page headline announcing applied for under that

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the sale of the mill, and adding that there was “still time for operation.” “Resumption of operations and creation of some payroll at the local mill plant this summer seems to be assured, even though legal actions at the coast have delayed action. Confirmation of the sale of the mill promises to provide a brighter spot industrially in Merritt. Mr. H. Leir of Penticton Sawmills Ltd. will probably arrive in Merritt shortly to make initial preparations for reopening of the mill under new ownership and management,” read the front-page story. ――――― Optimism was high in 1933, but today’s mill workers face the ugly prospect of losing work benefits by the end of the year. “The company is refusing to do anything that’s not required by the contract,” said United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1-147 president, Marty Gibbons, noting that benefits won’t be extended for union workers set to be laid

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With the changing weather, the City of Merritt would like to remind residential property owners and occupiers that they are responsible for the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks or pathways abutting their property within twenty-four (24) hours of accumulation (except on weekends and holidays). Business and Industrial owners are required to have snow and ice removed from sidewalks or pathways abutting the property by ten (10) a.m., and as needed, following the accumulation of snow or ice.

Please see the website at www.merritt.ca for complete employment opportunity posting. Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualifications and proof of required licenses/certificates/degrees will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 06, 2017 by: Carole Fraser Human Resources Manager, City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Date Posted: December 09, 2016 Posting Expires: January 06, 2017

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Blaze labelled suspicious Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

A suspicious fire at the corner of Coldwater Avenue and May Street gutted a house on Dec. 10 is being treated as suspicious. In the early hours on Saturday, firefighters with Merritt Fire Rescue responded to a fire in the residential block of Coldwater Avenue near May Street. Nobody was in the house, and no firefighters were harmed as they set to work putting out the fire. No damage was done to the neighbouring structures. Extinguishing the fire was a tad touch and go for the Merritt Fire Rescue team, as crews had to wait for the gas line to be shut off in the home before they could enter the premises, said Merritt Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson. Firefighters were still cleaning up the site in the early afternoon on Saturday, but Tomkinson said the investigation was turned over to the Merritt RCMP. Merritt RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore said a fire investigator is being brought in to investigate the file, which is being treated as a possible arson.

Firefighters cleaned up the gutted remains of a house at the corner of Coldwater and May Street. Cole Wagner/Herald

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A “madman” strategy “When two elephants fight against each other, the grass always suffers,” said Yu-Fang GWYNNE DYER Lin of the The international National STAGE Policy Foundation, a Taiwan-based think tank, in an interview with the Washington Times. He was talking about the famous phone call between Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and Donald Trump on Dec. 2. If the U.S. and China get into a military confrontation, Lin suggested, it is Taiwan that will be crushed. The Chinese Communist regime was outraged by that phone call, the first direct conversation between an official of the Taiwan government and an American president or president-elect in almost four decades, but it kept its fury in check. Beijing made an official complaint to Washington, but China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi dismissed the call as a “petty trick” by Taiwan. The Chinese leaders, as puzzled as everybody else by the Trump phenomenon, were soft-petaling the issue and hoping against hope that the president-elect wasn’t looking for a fight. The alternative was just too frightening to contemplate. Yu-Fang Lin called it the “madman” strategy: Trump making himself “appear to be very dangerous and hostile and very unpredictable to scare the (Chinese) leaders into concessions on various issues. Within days, however, Trump gave Lin’s theory wings. In an interview on Fox News last Sunday, the president-elect threatened to destroy the entire foundation on which U.S.-Chinese relations have been based since 1979. “I don’t see why we have to be bound by a One

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Tips and tricks for hunting coyote The hunting season of 2016 is history and with that most hunters put their hunting equipment away for the winter. However, there is OTHMAR VOHRINGER a hunting season The that is still open OUTDOORSMAN (in some Wildlife Management Units until June 30 and in others until March 31). I am talking about coyote hunting. There are several benefits hunting coyotes. In most areas, coyotes are grossly overpopulated to the point where they have become a nuisance and a danger to pets, livestock and wildlife populations. In a few rarer cases they pose a danger even to humans. It is estimated that coyotes can kill as much as 56 per cent of the deer fawns born in the spring, but they also can create havoc on grouse and other wildlife populations. With that said it makes good conservation sense to hunt coyotes after the regular hunting season closes. Another benefit of hunting coyotes is that

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the fur prices have increased over the past two to three years. A prime coyote pelt can fetch upwards of 68 dollars for a Western coyote and 40 dollars for lesser quality and Eastern coyote. In other words, by hunting coyotes all winter you could substantially support your hunting budget. But before you can think about selling fur to finance your next hunting rifle or a few boxes of ammunition there are some vital aspects of coyote hunting to consider. One of these considerations is the firearm caliber you should choose. If you hunt coyotes for fur, the deer rifle will render the fur useless. Typically, coyote rifle calibers are small to prevent damage to the pelt but with enough power to dispatch the animal humanly. The generally accepted calibers are as follows. On the lowest end of the scale is the .17 HMR. This caliber has an extremely flat trajectory but lacks the punch needed for long range shooting (beyond 100 yards). In the middle of the scale are the .204 Ruger, the .233 Remington (my favourite), the .220 Swift and .243 Winchester. So called “coyote loads” of these calibers with soft-tip bullets in the 55 to 60 grain weight generate enough energy and punch out to 200 yards to kill a coyote instantly with minimal fur damage. On the

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upper end of the scale would be the .22-250 Remington — a potent caliber for coyotes out to 300 yards. However, the loads used in this caliber would not necessarily be my choice for getting prime coyote fur as the bullets often make quite large exit holes, meaning fur damage. Hunting tactics for coyotes are different from deer hunting tactics. If you think that deer are wary critters — think again. Part of why coyote populations reached such high numbers is because they are extremely cautious critters. Most times when you see them is when they run away from you. Because of this wariness they can’t be hunted by stalking up to them or driving along logging roads. Coyotes are most successfully hunted by setting up on a location where you have a good view of the surrounding landscape, yet camouflaged enough that approaching coyotes can’t spot you from a long distance away. Once set up, coyotes are called into shooting range by imitating coyote welcoming howls and distress calls of injured prey animals such as rabbits, fawns and birds. Other good calls to use are magpie and

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A selection of comments on Herald stories, culled online

RE:MITRA — POWER AND LEADERSHIP IN A TRUMP-ANT AGE (Nov. 24)

What an excellent message on leadership Pastor Narayan, every politician, especially Jackie Tegart should be reading this message! — posted by “Michael Beauclair” on Dec. 2

RE: SAM CONTEMPLATES SEEKING NDP NOMINATION (Nov. 30) Lost my vote after selling out his integrity. — posted by “Jeff” on Dec. 3

RE: SAM CONTEMPLATES SEEKING NDP NOMINATION (Nov. 30)

I sure hope he does decides to run. With his knowledge of the local area, his professional law background, and his second degree in environmental studies, he is a great asset for this riding. He has a great track record already with industry and rural development. It is time for change!! — posted by “Don Vincent” on Nov. 30 Editor’s note: Aaron Sam announced his intention to seek the NDP nomination on Dec. 5.

RE: COLDWATER CHIEF SAYS PIPELINE POSES RISK TO AQUIFER (Dec. 6) This is important to the Coldwater Indian Band. I wonder if Mr. Trudeau sees the importance for people’s well-being.. — posted by “Mary Urysz” on Dec. 6

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Deal maker threatens stability From Page 6 China policy unless we make a deal with China having to do with other things, including trade.” The rabidly nationalist Global Times, a tabloid attack dog linked to the Chinese Communist Party, said Trump was “as ignorant as a child.” The official response was more polite, but equally severe. “The Taiwan issue concerns China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and involves China’s core interests,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang. “If (the ‘One China’ principle) is interfered with or damaged, then the healthy development of China-U.S. relations and bilateral cooperation in important areas is out of the question.” The key phrase here is “out of the question.” If Trump is going to play the “madman” card, then China will not negotiate anything. And if he urges Taiwan along the road to formal independence, then (as the Global Times put it) China may have to consider arming America’s enemies or taking back Taiwan by force. The “One China” policy dates back to 1979, when the United States broke its formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan and transferred them to the People’s Republic of China. It was an “agreeable fiction” that allowed Washington to have its cake and eat it too. In terms of both trade and military strategy, it was far more important for Washington to have diplomatic relations with China (current population 1.3 billion) than with Taiwan (22 million). However, it was politically impossible for the US to just abandon the Taiwan regime, which it had backed in the Chinese civil war and continued to support after that regime lost the war and retreated to the island of Taiwan in 1949. And so the “One China” policy. Everybody agreed that China could not be

divided, but Taiwan could keep its de facto independence so long as it accepted that China must one day be reunited. The United States would break diplomatic relations with Taiwan, but could go on trading with it and even selling it arms. And everybody lived happily ever after, more or less. China bent over backwards to get this deal, because at the time it was still a very poor country trying to open up trade ties with the West, and it was also mired in a military confrontation with the old Soviet Union. That confrontation is long over and China is no longer poor, but it has meticulously observed the terms of the deal for 37 years. Now Trump is threatening to cancel the deal if he cannot get better terms from Beijing. What Trump wants, he says, is for China to stop devaluing its currency, cut tariffs, stop building a “massive fortress” in the South China Sea, and help to curb North Korea’s nuclear ambitions. He has also promised to “bring American jobs back from China,” perhaps by imposing a huge tariff (45 per cent) on Chinese exports to the United States. This is totally unrealistic. China stopped deliberately devaluing its currency years ago, and is now actually selling dollars in an attempt to stop its decline. And those “American jobs” are never coming back. Instead they are disappearing in China, where automation is predicted to eliminate 77 per cent of jobs in the next 20 years. Does he actually understand this? Who knows? Threatening to cancel a deal if he can’t get better terms may have worked for Trump in business, but it’s not just money at stake here. It’s Chinese territory, the very notion of national unity, “core interests”, as Beijing puts it. The Chinese regime won’t yield on this because it can’t, and if Trump pursues his “madman” strategy we are all in for a rough time. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

Coyotes typically cautious and careful From Page 6 raven calls since coyotes follow these “air surveillance agents” around to find an injured or diseased animal. It is legal here in British Columbia to use electronic coyote calls that come pre-programmed with a variety of sounds that will get the interest of a coyote. In addition to calling, the most successful coyote hunters use a decoy to provide visual stimuli, and for good reason. As I said above, coyotes are very wary animals. If they come to a call they tend to hang up a long way out to survey the area for the easy meal whose cries they heard. If they can’t see anything

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they often leave but by using a decoy — this can be something as simple as a strip of fur over the ground moving with the wind — you will add to the realism and convince the coyote to come closer. If you never hunted coyotes there are many good sources on the internet that provide all sorts of valued information for the beginning coyote hunters, including how to prepare and care for the pelt in order to gain a good selling price. Othmar Vohringer lives in the Nicola Valley. He is an animal behaviourist and outdoor writer for hunting magazines in Canada and the U.S.

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Benefits cut by year’s end From Page 3 off when the Tolko mill closes tomorrow. Full-time union employees will receive severance packages of 10 days of pay for every year of work, however casual workers will not receive severance packages, Gibbons told the Herald. “I’m disappointed in the company’s treatment of their workers, but that’s why we negotiate 10 days per year with no cap,” Gibbons said. “Thank God we’ve got it in the contract or these workers would have been totally screwed.” He said the union asked Tolko to continue providing extended health care benefits to union workers for six months to aid their transition, but the company refused. The union also asked the company for some funding to help employees seek education, but that was refused as well, Gibbons said. “[I’m] very disappointed in Tolko as a corporate citizen in this closure,” he said. One bright spot for workers is a program set up by the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, Tolko employees will have access to specifc training courses in various fields — free of charge. The courses will begin in midJanuary, and run until March, said John Chenoweth, dean of community education and trades at NVIT. Gibbons lauded the efforts by the provincial government’s transition team that helped con-

nect workers with programs for retraining, starting a business and provided resume building services. “[The union] helped a significant amount of members transition onto their pension plan, which they’re able to take without penalty,” he added. He also said a few employees were transferred to other Tolko operations. Since the closure was announced in September, approximately 50 workers from Tolko have registered to receive services with Work BC, said Julie Bayman with Community Futures Thompson County. Tolko Industries did not wish to comment to the Herald prior to the mill’s closure. ――――― In 1937, the mill site south of the Coldwater River roared to life again, under another new name: Nicola Pine Mills (1937) Ltd. The Herald edition of May 28, 1937 noted with cautious optimism that the mill’s reopening could provide work for about “20 to 25 men.” “The superintendent is assembling his crew and key men formerly employed are being invited to get back into their jobs. Local men will be given preference in employment,” stated an excerpt from the article. While the mill was operated by the new Nicola Pine Mills Ltd., the property was still owned by Penticton Sawmills Ltd. until 1943, when it was purchased by the Long Brothers Sawmills. The Long Bros. reign as the

owners of the mill property was relatively short-lived — in 1946, the Herald announced that the mill had been sold once again, this time to A. S. Nicholson of Burlington, Ont., the former timber controller of Canada. The Herald’s cover story on Feb. 1, 1946 illuminated a few of the planned expansions at the mill: “First of all will be changing to a band saw operation to salvage slabs and edgings for commercial use. More power will be added and capacity will be increased from six to seven million feet as at present to ten million feet a year.” The acquisition marked the start of a period of relative stability for the mill until it was acquired by Balco Industries Ltd., on Aug. 4, 1977. At that time, the mill was employing “300 hourly and 21 salaried employees,” according to the Herald’s report. The mill changed hands one more time, after the entire Balco Industries company was purchased by Vernon-based Tolko Industries Ltd. in 1987. ――――― Twenty-nine years after aquiring the mill, Tolko will shut down for good tomorrow. In the meantime, the City of Merritt and the former workers of Tolko will start to transition away from relying on a sawmill for economic security. And that transition — for both the city and the employees — could make for a new identity for the Nicola Valley and its residents come 2017.

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With the holidays right around the corner, Merrittbased author Bonnie Cowan hopes to bring a little Christmas joy to kids in the Nicola Valley with her latest short story, Segren’s Christmas Surprise. Cowan, formerly a mental health therapist, turned her attention to writing after retiring. Since 2009, Cowan has written a number of short stories, often centred around the theme of Christmas, and published with some help from the folks at Merritt Printing during Merritt author Bonnie Cowan. Cole Wagner/Herald the holiday season. influenced by her small-town roots. Though she’s had a lifelong Full of descriptive sentence, passion for writing, Cowan began and easy-to-digest syntax, Segren’s pursuing the craft in earnest after Christmas Surprise is a holiday story she retired — and took a cremeant to be read together by ative writing course at the Nicola families during the holidays, said Valley Institute Cowan. Excerpt from “Segren’s of Technology. “I would like to Christmas Surprise” She credits her think that people instructor, Don “It was ominously dark outside. The will get together. Vincent, with havmountains to the north were shrouded in That’s what I did ing pushed her when we were to have her work fog, and further down, there were sheets of white moving along the ridge near the very young,” said published. Cowan. “The river. “I was very excitement of Segren was upstairs in her bedroom inspired by his Christmas, right playing with her Barbie dolls. It was teaching,” said Christmas Eve, and she was very excited before you go Cowan. “He’s to bed… The about what Christmas would bring. allowed me to anticipation Gramma Crofford would be coming for write in the way of Christmas, Christmas dinner and her older brother, I do — it’s a difthe beauty of Tory, would be arriving home from uniferent way, but Christmas is what versity Christmas morning.” everyone writes it really means.” ‘Segren, supper’s ready.’ he mother differently.” Segren’s Having grown called up the stairs. Segren took the Christmas Surprise stairs two at a time. The dining table up in Revelstoke is available for before moving to looked beautiful: there were white and purchase at red poinsettia in the middle of the table, Merritt — first the Quilchena surrounded by at least a dozen votive in 1978, then General Store, again in 1991 — candles. The ivory satin tablecloth seemed the Baillie House, to gleam, and the table had been set with Cowan said her and Nicola Ranch Gramma Crofford’s finest china...” writing has been Country Gifts.

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Merritt’s extreme weather response shelter has been busy so far this season, but there has been a slight decrease in overnight stays during the current cold snap. The shelter opened on Nov. 7, and while it is a place where anyone can spend a cold night, it’s primarily used as a resource for homeless individuals. As of Dec. 1, it’s open every night through February, no matter what the temperature. To date, 37 different people have stayed at the shelter overnight a total of 187 times, up 48 from the same time period last year said shelter co-ordinator Amery Schultz. “That’s pretty significant,” said Schultz. “It certainly shows the need for [this] service in the community, and not just in cold

it’s this cold outside, whereas weather. People are homeless in when it’s warmer, they are more warm months too.” likely to still be outside when the Merritt has seen temperatures shelter opens and make their way dip well below -10 degrees since over. last week, but Schultz said the “It’s a bit conshelter hasn’t been cerning because we busier as a result. don’t know where “In bitterly cold they actually find weather we see our a place to stay. It numbers go down might not be an a little bit,” said ideal location for Schultz. “We were them,” he said. averaging six [to] “A lot of our folks seven people per they’ll go and make night and right now themselves a camp we’re averaging fourdown by the river ish.” or something like He said just three that and they’re people accessed the Amery Schultz at risk of the eleshelter per night on Dec. 9, 10 and 11 — Cold weather shelter co-ordinator ments.” “We never want days which saw the to turn anybody away,” Schultz mercury dipped to the -10 mark. said. Schultz chalks up this lack of shelterAMis open overnight attendance to people finding a HR_QP_AD_TheNews_1610_PRINT.pdf 4 16-10-18 MERRIT HERALD The 11:00 between 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. place to stay ahead of time when

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A local Merritt company walked away with top honours at the annual Deputy Minister’s Contractor of the Year Awards on Dec. 2. Emcon Services Inc. was recognized by the B.C. government for their excellence in community service this year, as the road-building and highway maintenance company volunteered time, effort and materials for a variety of projects benefitting communities in the Interior. “The awards recognize construction and maintenance companies demonstrating excellence in the categories of grading, paving, bridges and structures, safety innovation, and highway maintenance work throughout the province. The Community Service Award was added this year. In Quesnel, Emcon’s eleventh-hour efforts saved the annual summer rodeo. The local rodeo was under threat of being cancelled because the ground of the arena was saturated due to heavy rain, making it unsafe for competitors and the livestock. Twenty-four hours before the scheduled opening of the rodeo, Emcon arrived with equipment and truckloads of material, removing the unsafe mud and replacing it with clean, safe ground cover.

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Hearing set Next Tuesday, members of the public are invited to share their thoughts on an amendment to the payin-lieu of providing parking provision in the City of Merritt’s zoning bylaw. By a unanimous 5-0 vote at the Nov. 22 city council meeting, council approved reading the bylaw amendment a first and second time and issued a notice of public hearing, scheduled for Dec. 20. Councillors Kurt Christopherson and Diana Norgaard excused themselves from the vote under perceived conflicts of interest. The hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. in council chambers. Members of the public will be allowed to address the proposed changes before the night’s regular council meeting. At the meeting, council will vote on whether or not to give the amendment third reading and adopt the change, City of Merritt corporate officer Melisa Miles told the Herald. The amendment would change the fee for not providing the required number of off-street parking stalls from $3,500 to $1. It also calls for council to review the town’s parking situation annually.

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New 2 storey home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, spacious open concept style kitchen with stone counters, spacious living room, nice master bedrm with 3 pce ensuite & W/O closet. Double garage. GST applies.

Quality built one bedroom apartment, close to schools, shopping and bus. Nice open design, kitchen has granite countertops and Shaker style cabinets. Nice view of mountains. Strata fees $160 per month

Nicelycedar updated mobile home Private home on over 1 acre withwith room 2 for bedrooms, new roof in 2015 & HW tank, furnace has been updated, new paint, living room with rock F/P, loft overlooks living rm, extra large sundeck, new window A/C & open opens to wrap around deck. heatkitchen tape to all plumbing.

5.63 acres with panoramic mountain views. Quality built 3 bedrm, 3 bath home with many upgrades. Has 32x26 detached garage/shop & 200 amp service. Lots of parking. Beautifully landscaped.

#2728 #2678

#2779

#2762

$389,900

#2773

$129,900

your dream shop, on the Bench. Vaulted ceilings,

$510,000 $48,500

$649,000

COZY RANCHER

ON THE BENCH

AT NICOLA LAKE

22 ACRES

Good starter or investment property. Has 2 bedrooms, attached single car garage and located on 10,890 sq.ft. lot. Zoned C2 with possibility of working from home. Currently rented.

Fully finished 5 bedrm home in excellent area. Has amazing panoramic views from the spaciou deck. Kitchen has custom cabinets. Yard is fenced with RV parking. New roof in 2015.

Relax & enjoy the views from this 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with fully fin.basement. Vaulted ceilings in living rm, huge office/den, warm kitchen & dining area. Large family rm and 23x21 workshop room in basement.

Just minutes from Merritt, this nicely renovated 4 bedroom home has open country kitchen, newer flooring, bathrms & paint. Has 44x36 horse barn and 100x44 metal Quonset shop.

#2664

#2733

#2692

$173,900

#2770

$399,900

$699,900

INVESTORS

RIVERFRONT

OPPORTUNITY

Cozy 2 bedroom home, completely redone is past 10 years. Open kitchen/living room. Single garage/shop with possible visitor or teen unit. The lot has hill behind it for privacy. Rented for $900 per month.

4 bedroom starter or investment opportunity. 2 bedrms up, 2 down with a partially finished basement. Has newer roof, windows, some flooring, 5 appliances & paint. Brand new furnace.

Nicely finished 2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado MH Park, overlooks river and golf course. Open design, laminate floors and comes with appliances. Pad rent $381 per month. New skylight.

Bowling alley for sale includes building, land & all equipment included for turnkey business. Building is approx. 67,000 on a 7500 sq.ft. lot. Amazing value – a must view for interested entrepreneurs.

#2691

#2752

#2604

$148,000

$172,000

HOUSE NICOLAOPEN BLUFFS

$44,900

#2759

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$450,000

Grandview Heights

Saturday, Oct. 8 and 15, - 1:00 – 4:00 pm, 2514 Spring Bank Avenue Starting at $299,900 + GST

2514 Spring Bank Avenue From 2200 sq.ft. to 2800 sq.ft. these spacious townhouses

Prices Starting at $299,500 + GST have open concept kitchen with quartz countertops,

- From 2200 to 2800 townhomes gas F/P sq.ft. and double garage. - Quartz countertops in kitchen Views of river and grasslands. - 3 bedrooms, 3 baths - Full basement, double garage - Great views, close to shopping

#2743

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS

Prices Starting at $89,000 + GST

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. Call for details.

Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST

#1726

Located Off Lindley Creek Road

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

#1928

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ON ½ ACRE

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

Janis Post 315-3672

EXECUTIVE HOME

BENCH VIEW HOME

OLD

3 bedroom home on large lot within walking distance to downtown. This manufactured home of 1188 sq.ft. is on a concrete foundation & just 2 yrs old. Master bedroom with 4 pce ensuite and plenty of closet space.

Nice log home of 1680 sq.ft. on great ½ acre lot in Lower Nicola. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large kitchen, dining & living room. Home has been well maintained. Has large 24x40 garage/shop plus horse barn.

Custom home with panoramic views on the Bench above the golf course. 3 bedrms, 4 baths, vaulted ceilings, custom kitchen, HW floors on the main, fully fin. Bsmt, private backyard with swim spa on the deck.

5 bedroom family home in outstanding location on view side of Parker Drive and adjacent to vacant city property. Hardwood flooring on main floor, large spacious rooms & full basement. Needs some TLC.

#2760

#2784

#2785

#2750

$539,900

Don Ward 315-3503

$459,900

$252,900

Brad Yakimchuk

Karen Yakimchuk

315-3043

315-3076

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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S $259,000

Ray Thompson 315-3377

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

RETIRE HERE

SPACIOUS RANCHER

IN SUN VALLEY COURT

CUSTOM FINISHED

NICOLA BLUFFS

In great retirement community within walking distance to shopping & amenities. This townhome has 2 bedrms, 2 baths, laundry on the main, living room with gas F/P & carport parking in front.

Beautiful 2 bedroom plus den rancher in immaculate condition, 10 ft ceilings, HW & tile flooring, open concept kitchen, granite countertops, S/S appliances, 5 pce enusite, B/I bookshelves in den & more.

Nice 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with unique floor plan, large bay window, gas F/P, some newer kitchen appliances, back splash & flooring. Home has been professionally painted up & down including ceilings.

Prestigious custom finished home in quiet location with 7 bedrms, 7 baths, including inalw suite on main plus legal suite in bsmt. Basement features large entertainment area with full bar & gym.

Two storey townhome in newer Strata development. Open concept kitchen with quartz countertops, laminate flooring, gas F/P, 3 bedrms up, 4 bath and full basement for rec.room & storage. GST applies.

New two storey townhome with open concept kitchen with quartz countertops, laminate flooring, gas F/P, 3 bedrms up, 4 baths and the basement is finished for rec. room & storage room. GST applies.

#2768

#2769

#2734 $539,900

#2744 $299,500

#2745

NEW

#2786

$234,900

$349,900

$199,900

$299,500

IN LOWER NICOLA

DUPLEX

NEW HOME

QUIET LOCATION

LARGE FAMILY HOME

RIVERFRONT

ON THE BENCH

NEW RANCHER

NEW STRATA UNIT

NEW TOWNHOME

Wonderful family home with 3 bedrms up with full basement. Large living room, dining area, eating nook, rec.room with pellet stove in basements. RV parking, fruit trees, garden area, 2 decks and great views.

Great location for this full side by side duplex in a good neighbourhood. Each side has an unfinished bsmt for storage. Living area of 1484 sq.ft. with 3 bedrms, 2 baths, some new paint and flooring. 24 hrs notice.

Quality 5 bedrm family home with fully finished basement, private fenced yard & RV parking. Home features new kitchen cabinets, backsplash & countertops, new flooring on main, new roof & updated HW tank.

Immaculate 5 bedrm family home in good area. Has large open kitchen with oak cabinets & nook area with access to covered deck. 2 bedrm legal suite at ground level, Backyard has garden area & shed.

#2749

#2772

1400 sq.ft. rancher with full basement, 2 bedrooms up, 2 down, 3 baths, open concept kitchen with dining room. Spectacular views from the large windows. Center double siding gas F/P. Natural stone countertops, gorgeous kitchen cabinets, laundry on the main. GST applies.

New 2 storey townhome with 3 bedrm up, 4 baths, open concept kitchen with quartz countertops, laminate flooring, gas F/P, and fully finished basement. 2 car garage. GST applies.

#2762

Beautiful 3 bedroom rancher with full bsmt on quiet cul de sac. Has 20x24 heated shop, room for RV, new fenced, new kitchen with granite counters & S/S appliances. Newer furnace, vinyl windows & siding & floors.

2 bedroom rancher with den and loft, open concept style home with spacious kitchen/ dining area that opens to living room with gas F/P. Loft could be used as family room. New Home Warranty. GST applies.

#2756

2 bedroom manufactured home overlooking the Nicola River in Eldorado MH Park. Had 574 sq.ft. private deck with hot tub & saunda plus a 30x12 detached work shed. Paved parking.

#2748

$279,900

IN PRIME LOCATION

$339,900

IMMACULATE BENCH HOME

$389,900

$392,900

OPPORTUNITY

ON THE BENCH

$399,900 RIVERFRONT

#2751

$84,900

MANY UPGRADES

#2766

$374,900

IMMACULATE HOME

Beautiful 4 bedrm family home on the Bench with 2 car garage, extensive updates and move in ready. Backs onto city tennis courts with panoramic views of the valley. Full daylight basement with family rm.

Fully fin. 5 bedrm home, 3 bedrms up, 2 down, kitchen with custom cabinetry, eating bar opens to dining room. Workshop downstairs, tool rm, storage shed. Fenced backyard , RV parking. New roof in 2015, new A/C.

Nice Bench home with many recent reno’s including windows, roof, paint, flooring, fixtures & S/S appl. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 baths and fully finished bsmt. Private backyard with new deck, fruit trees & workshop.

4 bedroom starter home or investment opportunity. Home as 2 bedrooms up & 2 down with a partially finished basement. Has newer roof, windows, some flooring, 5 appliances & paint.

Nicely finished mobile home in Eldorado MH Park overlooking the river and golf course. Has 2 bedrooms, laminate floors, new skylight and comes with appliances. Quick possession.

5 bedroom family home with 2 bedroom inlaw suite in the basement. Excellent family home with plenty of yard space & recreation nearby. Lane access for parking. New roof, upgraded furnace & more.

#2703

#2770

#2726 $345,000

#2752

Quality built & immaculate family home in quiet area on 0.26 acre lot. Home has been well maintained, high quality laminate, 4 bedrms, 5 pce ensuite & 2 other full baths. Has 2 bedrm suite with long term tenant.

#2604

#2775

#2732

$369,900 PRIVATE YARD

$399,900

NEWER APARTMENT

CHARMING RANCHER

$172,000

$44,900 BROOKMERE

SPACIOUS RANCHER

$234,900

IN LOWER NICOLA

$394,900

#2781

$389,900

#2746 $339,900

#2743

$299,500

DOWNTOWN

D L O S

Cozy 1100 sq.ft. rancher with 2 bedrooms, huge oak kitchen, HW floors throughout. On big double lot with RV parking, fish bond, fruit trees, small workshop and storage shed.

#2783

Call us for a Market Evaluation.

$229,900

IN LOWER NICOLA

FIRST TIME BUYERS

INVESTORS

WELL MAINTAINED

2 bedroom mobile in popular Lower Nicola Park. Home has new roof, vinyl siding and windows, 10x20 deck in back. Inside of home needs some TLC. Bring offers.

Very clean home with 2 bedrms, great open floor plan, island in kitchen & central A/C. Very nice yard with flower garden & cedar hedge for privacy and a covered sundeck for those BBQ days, and a woodshed for storage.

Cozy 2 bedroom house, would be good starter or retirement home. Completely redone 10 years ago. Kitchen/living room open style. Single garage/shop has bedrm, bathrm & kitchen for visitor or teen.

Newer 2 bedroom apartment on 3rd floor, comes with stainless stove, fridge & D/W. Close to shopping, schools & bus. Strata fees $160 per month.

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.

#2683

#2612

#2691

#2774

#2674

SOL 3 bedrm rancher with fully basement, pool & RV parking. New updates include a new roof, siding, bathrms, paint, U/G sprinklers, deck & new pool deck. Nicely landscaped with mature foliage.

Completely updated rancher in desirable area. Has 1 bedrm plus den and open hobby room/office. Fenced yard, lane access to 30x20 pad for RV parking and 18x10 shop with power.

#2701

#2773

#2776

$359,900

$129,900

DUPLEX

Up and down duplex in an area close to shopping and downtown core. 3 bedrooms up and 2 bedrooms in lower unit. Has electric heat and separate meters. Currently rented.

#2689

$224,000

Happy Holidays!

$214,900

Charming 4 bedrm, 2.5 bath rancher with full basement in downtown location, with large rooms throughout, all new windows & doors, boiler system & HW tank, new roof in 2008, updated floors & bathrms.

#2721 $289,900

Perfect retreat for outdoor enthusiast with year round activities. Close to fishing, crosscountry skiing, quading & more. Beautiful 2 bedrm home with open kitchen/living room, double garage, lots of parking.

#2524

$309,900

$24,900

$69,900

IN ELDORADO PARK

IN LOWER NICOLA

AFFORDABLY PRICED

DUPLEX

2 bedroom mobile home in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. Buy as personal residence or a rental unit. Storage unit on pad. Pad rent $360. Currently tenanted.

2 bedroom mobile home on 0.56 acre lot with several outbuildings and room for a shop. Features new fridge & stove, HW tank, kitchen flooring and porch roof. Zoned for duplex.

2 bedroom rancher in a cozy setting with a big yard and an attached single car garage. Zoned C2 with possibility of working from home. Currently rented at $875 per month.

#2688 $24,900

#2764

#2692

LOOKING TO INVEST?

$175,000

$173,900

$148,000

$159,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

QUIET SETTING

This side by side duplex, currently rented, good for investment on a corner lot and close to elementary school & convenient store. Each side has 2 or 3 bedrms plus a single garage.

Home has 3 bedrooms up 1.5 baths, newer windows and siding and a partly finished basement with rec.room. Close to elementary school. Lane access with carport in back.

Large family home in good neighbourhood in Lower Nicola. 4 bedrooms, living room with wood burning fireplace, large dining & family room also with fireplace. Large yard with nice gardens.

#2687

#2662

D L O S $166,000

$129,900

$46,900

#2681 $319,900

Merritt offers very affordable housing prices and is ideally located at the hub of 3 major highway connecting us to the Lower Mainland, Kamloops and the Okanagan. The surrounding area offers an abundance of recreational activities from fishing, boating, hunting, camping, golfing, and cross-country in Kane Valley to various music festivals throughout the year. Let us help you invest in your future!

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AT NICOLA LAKE

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

RV PARK

3100 sq.ft. open concept home with master bedrm w/4 pce ensuite on the main plus 3 bedrms down, 3 baths, huge office/den, living room with vaulted ceilings, large view windows. Large workshop + double garage.

Great opportunity to own a commercial/ residential revenue property with a currently lease in place. Has approx. 4230 sq.ft. of retail space with 4 bedrm residential suite above, in the heart of downtown.

15.9 acre RV Park bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city wate, sewer & power. Also has small rental home with long term tenants.

#2778

#2771

HOMES ON ACREAGE/LAND ON 5.63 ACRES

ON TWO ACRES

Unique property with 3 bedrm, 3 bath home offers privacy & panoramic views. Has 32x26 detached garage/shop with 11 ft ceilings & 200 amp. Lots of parking, nicely landscaped yard.

Wonderful 2 acre property in Lower Nicola with large 24x40 shop plus a 624 sq.ft. outbuilding you could use for home-based business. The 3 bedrm 2 bath rancher with oak kitchen cabinetry, updated main bath & an extensive private back deck & hot tub.

#2779

#2767

$649,000

$495,000

10 AC SUNSHINE VALLEY

ON 22 ACRES

Great family home on 10 acres with 6500 sq.ft. shop & covered RV parking. Home has 4+ bdrms, 4 baths, woodstove in cozy central gathering area & full basement make this a wonderful place to raise a family.

Approx. 22 acres just minutes from Merritt. Nicely renovated 4 bedrm home. Great horse property with a 44x36 horse barn & 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 bath, open style country kitchen. 2 car garage, new drilled well & nicely landscaped.

#2615

#2733 $699,900

SOL

$679,000

Nicola Lake is located 10 kms from Merritt. Great lake for fishing, boating, swimming & camping.

#2664

$699,900

IC & I

$349,900

$1,850,000

AT NICOLA LAKE

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

2 bedroom recreational cabin with living room, dining room & kitchen. Enjoy the sandy beaches & breathtaking views. Boating, fishing, swimming and snowmobiling in winter. No water or sewer services.

n busy location with tenant, and is fully leased. Total of 6600 sq.ft. with 4100 on the main, 1050 sq.ft. in basement and 1520 on top floor that could be used as living quarters.

#2765

#2573

Great location on a corner lot with approx. 7300 sq.ft. building, zoned C-4 with site specific zoning to allow doctors, lawyers, professional offices. Lots of parking, nicely landscaped.

$425,000

$850,000

#2019

$595,000

10.9 ACRES

12.63 ACRES

9.88 ACRES

NICOLA LAKEVIEW HOME

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY

20 ACRES

Located in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 minutes west of Merritt. Enjoy the views of the valley & surrounding mountains. Land is mostly cleared with some trees.

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 acreage to build your dream home. Has easy access from highway, rolling hills, some trees, nice views, a well in place and power on the road. Adjacent lot also available.

This open concept rancher has a walkout basement & quality features like vaulted ceilings, rock F/P in huge living room with HW floors, spacious kitchen with island, 2 bedrms up, 2 down, large wet bar and games/rec.room.

Light industrial 0.8 acres with 62x32 insulated shop in TNRD but on edge of town. Zoning allow for manufacturing, wholesale commercial, service industries, restaurant, agricultural, etc.

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1. Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details

SPECTACULAR VIEWS

1 ACRE

179 ACRES

TYNER LAKE

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Custom cedar home on over 1 acre features 3 bedrms, 3 baths, open kitchen, large deck off nook area and rec.room in basement with 3rd bedrm. 1 car garage, raised garden beds & many fruit trees.

Enjoy the great outdoors on this 1 acre lot on Iron Mountain. Close to fishing, hunting, cross country skiing & more. Only 10 mins. from Merritt, 1 yr from Kelowna & 2 hrs from the Lower Mainland.

Located only 2 km from city this historical south facing parcel sits on bench above Highway 8 with panoramic views, 31 acres in hay that can yield 3 crops annually, has marketable timber, a rock quarry and 3 bedrm home.

Enjoy this waterfront rustic cabin on gov’t leased land. Cabin has kitchen with eating area, living room & 1 bedroom on the main with small loft above, a lake side deck and their own dock. It’s located 30 kms northwest of Merritt.

Immaculate 8500 sq.ft. pre-cast tilt-up building on corner lot of 0.8 acres. Easy access from highway on truck route. Has 6400 sq.ft. of retail space + 1600 sq.ft. of warehouse on ground floor. Paved parking, loading dock.

Bowling Alley for sale includes building, land and all equipment for turnkey business. Located downtown on 7503 sq.ft. lot. Building is approx. 6700 sq.ft. A must view for any interested entrepreneurs.

#2763 $239,900

#2728

$510,000

#2047

$199,000

#2735

$89,900

#2782 $176,900

#2495

$1,241,000

#2613

$650,000

#2675

264 ACRES

$99,000

Gorgeous property with approx. 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing through. A great variety of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR. Has old farm house & shop. Hydro to house, 2 titles.

#2656

$1,250,000

1 acre lot with exquisite views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Located in subdivision well under way, of spectacular custom built homes. Nicola Lake offers many year round activities.

#2731

$850,000

$2,000,000

#2759 $450,000

Give us a call for a Market Evaluation and let’s get your property listed!

$199,000

LAKEVIEW ACREAGE

53 ACRES

SPIUS CREEK ESTATES

#2626

#2555

ON NICOLA LAKE

MERRITT A great place to live, work and play.

#2724 $264,900

Perfect opportunity to build the home of your dreams at beautiful Nicola lake, on this 1.05 acre lot the panoramic views. Enjoy the boating, water skiing, sailing & fishing this lake offers.

#2578

COLDWATER HILLS

$159,000

LAKEFRONT LOT Rare property that includes R-3 and FD zoning. FD allows the Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans such as an additional residential zoning or M-1 for Light Industrial.

#2575

Located off Petit Creek Road

$1,690,000

Recreation commercial waterfront lot allows for multi-family resort, Pub, restaurant, marina, etc. There are a total of 3 lots available, listed separately, side by side for a total of 12 acres. Water & sewer not connected.

#2710

$1,200,000 LAKEVIEW LOT

15 ACRES

Prices starting at $199,000

These approx. 10+ acre lots are located approx. 15 minutes from Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning views of the valley & some are riverfront. GST is applicable. Call for more details. Disclosure available. #2540

Great property in well developed subdivision of acreage lots. This unique 15+ acre property has a large amount of river frontage, hydro at lot line. Well is not in, but potable water is within 60 ft of depth.

#2720

$289,000

Just under 1 acre lot with exquisite views of Nicola Lake. Lot allows you to mold the property to your exact specifications. Lake offers many year round activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

#2729

$199,000

Located on Veale Road Prices starting at $139,900 + GST Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcels 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. New perimeter fencing. Call for complete details. #1869

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Mail thieves caught Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

A man and woman from Merritt may face charges after Canada Post bait mail helped police track them down on Dec. 12.. The West Kelowna RCMP received a report at about 2:51 a.m. Monday morning that mail was allegedly stolen from a community mailbox in Peachland, according to an RCMP press release. The stolen mail included the bait mail, which led police a red 2002 Oldsmobile Alero at a Shell gas station in West Kelowna. The man and woman in the vehicle were taken into police custody without incident. Police found numerous pieces of allegedly stolen mail and the bait mail in the vehicle, and also seized a cell phone, gift cards and Canadian pass-

ports. “RCMP and postal inspectors are continuing to work together to deliver the recovered mail to its intended destinations and rightful owners,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey of the Kelowna Regional RCMP in the press release. A 42-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, both from Merritt, remained in police custody as of Monday. One of the two suspects was also allegedly breaching court imposed conditions. Anyone with any additional information about this file is asked to contact the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880. Canada Post uses bait mail to track and thwart mail theives, but hasn’t revealed how it works.

Counter attacks in full effect RCMP have started their Counter Attack road checks for the holiday season in Merritt. Motorists can expect to see police road checks set up any time throughout the week in Merritt, Lower Nicola, Quilchena and Upper Nicola, said Sgt. Mike Pears with the Central Interior Traffic Services (CITS). “Not necessarily will you see a road check at nine o’clock at night, you might see it at 10 o’clock in the morning,” said Pears. Pears said the reason for morning road checks is that a person who drinks well into the morning and decides to drive after getting just a few hours of sleep may still be intoxicated. “The alcohol isn’t eliminated from your body that fast, especially if you drink a lot,” Pears said. “It’s in the driving public’s best interest that we identify and we remove dangerous elements from the roadway,” said RCMP Sgt. Norm Flemming British Columbia’s drinking and driving laws are tough on impaired drivers. The vehicle can be immedi-

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NICOLA VALLEY HISTORY

Calamity House: Fact, fiction, or rumour?

love, he kills his lover’s first child and has her not stand up in court and the doctor was After this tragedy some unsavoury he murcompletely exonerated. rumours arose. Townspeople began to grum- addicted to heroin out of jealousy and spite. der/ But rumours have persisted that the docHe also drugs a young First Nation’s woman ble that Dr. Tutill had turned his wife and mystery tor did liberally prescribe morphine as pain and rapes her, only to abandon her later son into drug addicts. Whispers were circuCalamity killers and that he had purposely infected his when she discovers she is pregnant. Further lating that Tutill, in a mad rage, had pushed House, published son with tuberculosis. He went back to his on in the novel, he turns his stepson into a Grace down the stairs to her death. Even in 1927, is a story practise and died of pneumonia at the age more outrageous were stories that Grace had heroin addict and the chief suspect in his of death, decepof 71. wife’s murder. an affair with a hired hand. tion and suspicion. There are people who even today say the Many Merrittonians were outraged by These rumours were tempting fodder But the actual story SUSAN GEARING-EDGE house on Nicola Avenue is haunted. But I the novel and its scandalous, thinly veiled to the aspiring writer Broughton-Billett. of the pumpkin A looking glass will leave that story up to you. references to Dr. Tutill and his wife. They A journalist who moved to Merritt from coloured house TO THE PAST ridiculed Mabel Broughton-Billett herself. Winnipeg in the with burgundy trim Detractors called Mabel, a “red-headed mid-1920s, she located on Nicola mystery writer with a penchant for purpenned Calamity Avenue (erroneously called Calamity House ple prose.” House four years by some) requires a bit of detective work to In real life, two final twists of fate set after Grace sift through the fiction, fact and rumours the rumour mill running once again. Tutill’s death and that have been swirling around for many Douglas Tutill, who earned his medical it seemed to be years now. degree in 1932, returned to Merritt to loosely based on Nearly 300 pages long, the novel work with his father George as a docthe Nicola Valley, Calamity House is a work of fiction writCarolyn Palaga, MSc, Aud (C) tor. But misfortune struck once again as Merritt and its ten in “Old English” style by one Mabel Douglas was diagnosed with advanced Broughton-Billett. It takes place in the village residents. Merritt Hearing Clinic tuberculosis. He was only 28 years old Some referof “Glenlogan” and tells the tale of Major A division of Carolyn Palaga Audiology Ser vices Ltd. when he died. ences are blatantMichael Kettleworth, the village detective Then, 13 years after Calamity House ly obvious. In the Authorized by: who faces many obstacles as he works tirewas published, Dr. Tutill was placed novel’s town of lessly to identify the murderer of a Mrs. WCB Call Monday - Friday under arrest and charged with three Glenlogan there Townsend, the wife of the local doctor. First Canadian Health counts of the illegal selling of drugs. At are two rivers — It has been said that the characters Dr. Veterans Affairs the trial, evidence was given that the the Coldwater and Mrs. Townsend are based on pioneer Registered under 2076A Granite Avenue, Merritt doctor sold morphine tablets when the doctor George Tutill and his wife Grace (née and the Nicola, Dr. George Tutill (Located at Nicola Valley Chiropractic) the Hearing Aid Act (B.C.) streets named Douglas). Nicola Valley Museum and Archives drug was not required for medical purposes and not Cleasby Avenue Dr. Tutill started a practice in the Nicola and Nicola Avenue, among others. There are prescribed Valley in 1901 and, although some considfor medical ered him a tad odd, for the most part he was references to Diamond Vale Flats and Iron treatment. Mountain as well as Hamilton Mountain. seen as a good and caring doctor. In 1905 The The prime suspect in his wife’s murder, he married Grace and a year later their charges did only child Douglas was born. In 1914, Tutill Dr. Townsend is a very evil man. Crossed in bought a fellow doctor’s home on Nicola Avenue. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) invites applications The home had already from those persons interested in serving the Regional District on the seen one tragedy. The prefollowing Committees. vious owner, Dr. Williams lost his wife and baby in Invasive Plant - Two (2) members (1 year term), residing in the childbirth there. Thompson-Nicola Regional District. The Tutills lived hapBen van der Gracht pily in their new house for Thompson-Nicola Film Commission - Nine (9) members specializes in the areas of: a time. George’s practice (2 year and 1 year terms) residing in the Thompson-Nicola Regional was thriving and Grace • Real Estate Law District . took part in both the • Wills & Estate Planning The positions are strictly voluntary in nature, with only expenses social and political activi• Business & Commercial Law ties in Merritt. She worked payable. Applicants must reside or own property in the service area on behalf of both the Contact Ben for an administered by the Committee. Appointments will be made at a Anglican Church and the future Board of Directors meeting. appointment in Merri . hospital as well as serving Persons interested in serving the Thompson-Nicola Regional District on the local school board. She established herself as in any of the above noted capacities are requested to forward a a gracious host. Committee Expression of Interest form indicating the committee on But their happiness which they wish to serve, as well as why they are interested in such an was short-lived. In 1923 appointment, by Tuesday, January 6, 2017. tragedy struck the Nicola Avenue house. Grace, who Additional information on each committee and Committee had a bad case of the flu, Expression of Interest forms can be found at www.tnrd.ca. 1-888-374-3350 | morellichertkow.com fainted and hit her head Carolyn Black against a radiator in the home’s medical office. Dr. Corporate Officer / Director of Legislative Services Tutill rushed to her aid 300 - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9 Kamloops | Merritt | Ashcroft | Williams Lake but was unable to save her. Phone (250) 377-8673 | 1-877-377-8673 (toll free in BC) Your BC Interior law rm — supporࢼng families, individuals, and businesses since 1911. She was pronounced dead Fax (250) 372-5048 | Email: admin@tnrd.ca at the age of 52.

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JUNIOR HOCKEY

Cents on the defensive; lose three in a row

Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Centennials went into this past weekend with a solid chance to make up some ground on those teams ahead of them in the BCHL’s Interior division, and at the same time distance themselves a bit from the ones nipping at their heels. After all, the Cents were playing their next three games against a pair of teams with plenty of troubles of their own — the floundering RBCchampion West Kelowna Warriors, who were last in the Interior at the time, and the struggling Langley Rivermen, fourth in the Mainland. Things couldn’t have gone much worse, as Merritt emerged from the trio of games with only a single point — the result of a 3-2 overtime loss to the Warriors at Royal LePage Place in West Kelowna on Friday night. The Cents jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first two minutes of the opening period on goals 53 seconds apart by Zach Risteau

and Cade Gleekel. That was enough to chase Warriors’ starting goalie Nik Amundrud from the net. He was replaced by Shane Farkas, who went on to stop all 35 shots he faced on the night. West Kelowna recovered from its slow start, and managed to score two goals on the Cents’ Colten Lancaster in the middle period to square the game at 2-2. That’s the way it stayed until the end of regulation. While playing fouron-four in the first overtime period, Gleekel appeared to score the game winner, only to have it waved off by the closest official. The Merritt rookie argued his case vociferously, and wound up getting a 10-minute misconduct. The Warriors wasted little time in taking advantage of the Centennials’ setback, scoring just 15 seconds later. It was Merritt’s league-leading sixth overtime loss this season. Merritt ended up outshooting West Kelowna 35-29 through 60-plus minutes. Neither team was able to score on

BCHL STANDINGS to Dec. 13 INTERIOR DIVISION Team

GP W

T OTL PTS

Penticton 32 26 5 0 1 Vernon 33 16 13 1 3 Trail 34 16 16 0 2 West Kelowna 32 15 16 0 1 Merritt 33 12 14 1 6 Salmon Arm 33 14 17 1 1 MAINLAND DIVISION Team

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53 36 34 31 31 30

T OTL PTS

Wenatchee 33 26 5 0 Chilliwack 34 21 8 0 Prince George 31 15 12 2 Langley 33 14 14 2 Surrey 35 12 21 0 Coquitlam 34 6 25 2 ISLAND DIVISION

2 5 2 3 2 1

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34 35 35 35 34

6 13 14 16 17

3 0 2 1 1

22 21 17 13 11

3 1 2 5 5

50 43 38 32 28

The Merritt Centennials were under siege in the third period of Saturday night’s home game against West Kelowna. (Above) Cents’ netminder Jake Berger and defencemen Zach Metsa (22) and Tyrell Buckley (7) attempt to thwart a scoring attempt by the Warriors’ Connor Sodergren and Chase Stevenson. Ian Webster/Herald

three powerplay opportunities apiece. On a snowy Saturday night in Merritt, the Cents again opened the scoring against the visiting Warriors — Nick Fidanza picking up his third of the season at the 6:53-mark of the first period. West Kelowna tied things up just under five minutes later, and the opening 20-minutes ended 1-1. A wicked point shot

on the powerplay by the Cents’ Zach Bleuler was the only goal of the second period, as both teams had difficulty getting pucks past Farkas at one end of the rink, and Merritt’s Jake Berger at the other. The Centennials looked lethargic in the third period, and content to just sit on their onegoal lead. The strategy backfired. The Warriors scored three times in the

final eight minutes of regulation (the last goal into an empty net) to steal a 4-2 win and complete the sweep of the home-and-home series. Merritt outshot West Kelowna 38-30, but could not put enough rubber past Farkas who should have been the game’s first star for a second night in a row. Each team managed to score once in three tries with the man advantage.

Saturday’s game saw the return of Michael Van Unen to the Merritt line-up. The 17-year-old had been out for almost a month with a concussion. Tuesday night, the Cents travelled to Langley to try and get back on a winning track. The team played better, but still came out on the wrong end of a 2-1 score. The Rivermen built

a two-goal first period lead; however, hardworking Cents’ rookie Nick Wicks — one of the team’s real bright spots this season — cut that in half with a goal at 14:22 of the second period. That’s as close as Merritt would get, as Langley netminder Bo Didur shut the door the rest of the way. He finished with 30 saves. At the other end of the ice, the Cents’ Colten Lancaster was almost as stingy between the pipes, allowing just two goals on 33 shots. The Centennials failed to score on three powerplay opportunities, while the Rivermen made good on one of their six chances. In the Cents’ line-up on Tuesday night was affiliate player Matthew Kopperud, a Denver, Colo. native currently playing for the Pursuit of Excellence in Kelowna. Merritt closes out its pre-Christmas schedule with a pair of home games this weekend — versus the Vernon Vipers on Friday, and the Rivermen on Saturday.

Regush and Team Canada West into the quarterfinals at WJAC Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Going into Wednesday night’s quarterfinal showdown against the Czech Republic, Merritt’s Michael Regush and the rest of Team Canada West were in need of a win if they hoped to continue on in their quest for a medal at the 2016 World Junior A Challenge in Bonnyville, Alberta.

Team Canada West emerged from round-round play with a 1-1 record, following a 6-2 victory over Switzerland on Monday and Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to Russia. In Wednesday’s other quarterfinal game, the United States and Switzerland squared off. The winners of the two quarterfinals will go on to play either the Russians or Team Canada East in a pair of semi-

final games on Thursday. The medal games are scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Team Canada West is the defending WJAC champion. Either the United States or Team Canada West has won every WJAC since the tournament’s inception in 2006. A total of 11 BCHL players are competing in this year’s event.

Merritt vs Vernon Vipers Centennials Friday, December 16 - 7 pm

Michael Regush

INDOOR SHOPPING NIGHT

Take care of your holiday shopping while enjoying a Centennials game. There will be 10 different tables set up and people can shop while they watch the game or during intermission. Don’t forget about the prizes and draws we do.

Merritt vs Langley Rivermen Centennials Saturday, December 17 - 7 pm

SLOW DOWN. MOVE OVER

Tom’s Towing will be hosting a Slow Down Move Over night. They want teach our community to understand just what it is they do in the line of duty and how dangerous their jobs can be. Plus there will be prizes and draws.

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SPORTS WINTER SPORTS

Nordic club enjoying splendors of Kane Valley Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The recent heavy snowfalls throughout the Nicola Valley have turned the region into a winter wonderland, and the nearby Kane Valley Ski Trails into a veritable paradise for outdoor enthusiasts from near and far. Just a 15-minute drive south of Merritt, the beautiful Kane Valley venue offers up some 50 kilometres of wilderness cross-country ski trails suitable for skiers and snowshoers of all ages and abilities. At an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,219 metres), the Kane Valley trails get plenty of snow, and it stays around for months. The local Nicola Nordic Ski Club (NNSC) is the caretaker group for the Kane Valley Ski Trails. The membership not only makes use of the area regularly, but maintains and improves the trails on a year-round basis — clearing away deadfall, improving and repairing signage and shelters, and grooming the trails on a weekly basis throughout the winter months. The small but dedicated club would love to increase its membership. An individual season’s pass costs only $40, while an entire family can join for just $80. Day use is only $7 per outing. Skiers have long been the core group of the local nordic club, however the number of snowshoers has been steadily increasing. Thanks in large part to the Nicola Valley Explorers Club, more and more snowshoe trails have been mapped and marked in the Kane Valley basin. In an effort to grow its numbers, the Nicola Nordic Ski Club has put together a contest. Anyone who joins the organization prior to Jan. 15 will have their name put into a draw for an original winter painting, donated by local artist Jean Kiegerl. The painting is currently on display at Brambles Bakery. A NNSC membership/ski pass would be a wonderful Christmas gift to give any outdoorsmen on your list, or even something to give yourself! All proceeds go towards the mainte-

A gaggle of cross-country ski gals found themselves recently at Indecision Landing on the Kane Valley Ski Trails south of Merritt. The group included (left to right) Marilyn Cooke, Dorothy Molnar, Kate Anderson, Cindilla Trent and Jean Kiegerl. Photo submitted

nance and improvement of the trails for everybody’s benefit. Jan. 15 is the date of the Nordic Club’s annual Chili Sunday — a gathering of club members and friends at the Parking Lot #2 shelter for good food, drink and conversation.

The hardy types are encouraged to go for a ski or a snowshoe before, during or after the event. For much more information on the Nicola Valley Nordic Ski Club and the Kane Valley Ski Trails, go to nicolanordic.ca.

(Photos top to bottom) The Kane Valley Ski Trails are located on the Kane Valley Road, 18 kilometres south of Merritt off Highway 97C. In addition to over 50 kilometres of ski trails, the area also offers a growing number of snowshoe trails. Jan. 15 is the date of the Nicola Nordic Ski Club’s annual Chili Sunday. Ian Webster/Herald

Simon rink right on the button at annual Turkeyspiel Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The sponsor may have changed (from Coopers to Save On Foods), but this year’s Turkeyspiel at the Merritt Curling Centre on Saturday kept up its tradition of being a fun, family event for all to enjoy. A total of 14 teams took up the friendly challenge of competing for a quartet of Christmas turkeys (first prize), chickens (second prize) or eggs by the dozen (third prize). Many of the foursomes were comprised of family members, including children. Each team played three four-end games, with points awarded for wins, ties and ends won.

This year’s winning team, with 24 out of a possible 27 points, was the Simon rink, comprised of skip Melody Simon, Brenda Curnow, Kim Williams and Dana Egan. Second place (with 22 points) went to the Sanders foursome of husband-and wife Ron and Shelly Sanders, Tom Scott and Kathy Sloan. In a third-place tie with 18 points was the Dunsmore family trio (Rob, Tracy and Aidan) and the Doug Turvey rink that included Gerry Gilderdale, Liz Ladyman and Charlene Lively. The ‘closet to the button’ competition was won by Brent Lindquist, with all proceeds going to the B.C. Children’s Hospital.

Who said ‘old birds’ (their words, not mine) can’t fly? The Simon foursome (above) were the best of the flock — winning this year’s Turkeyspiel on Saturday at the Merritt Curling Centre. From left to right: Dana Egan, Brenda Curnow, Kim Williams, skip Melody Simon. (Top right) Barclay Smith got into the spirit of the season at the Turkeyspiel, donning a Santa hat. His team included his wife, Dena, and daughters, Gabrielle and Julia. (Bottom right) Teammates Meg Paulson and Nancy Ellingsen kept warm sweeping rocks. A total of 14 rinks entered this year’s Turkeyspiel, which is now sponsored by Save On Foods. Ian Webster/Herald

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HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT

Panthers show their stuff Teck ups the game

Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Secondary School junior basketball squads were in action on their home floor Tuesday night. Led by Mesha Naiker’s 18-point performance, the MSS junior girls defeated their Westsyde counterparts from Kamloops 55-31. The fearless point guard successfully drove the ball to the net all night, and picked up a couple of threepointers from outside the arc. A force down low for the host Panthers was post player Logan Moorhead, who chipped in with 10 points on the scoreboard, and secured numerous rebounds at both ends of the floor. Other Merritt contributors were Neleah Chillihitzia with six points, Harvir Natt with four, and a trio of Grade 9 players

— Megan Dunsmore, Olivia Schmid and Amy Manuel — with two points apiece. The junior girls were coming off a third-place finish at a tournament in Barriere on the weekend. The team recorded wins over Kelowna Heritage Christian (41-17) and Kamloops Christian (48-38). Their only loss was to Sa-hali Secondary from Kamloops (44-32). Given the junior girls team has only four Grade 10 players, and two members that had never played the game before, head coach Dick Wowchuk is delighted with the team’s progress and success to date. “They’re competitive, and they’re fast learners,” he said. Wowchuk’s other hoops team, the MSS junior boys, had a tougher time of things on Tuesday, falling to the Whundas 65-24.

Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt point guard Mesha Naiker (9) had 18 points, including two treys, in her team’s 55-31 win over the Westsyde Whundas on Tuesday night. Cole Wagner/Herald

A high-tempo Westsyde squad ran a press most of the game, causing numerous turnovers in the Merritt end. The MSS junior boys team has only two Grade 10s on the roster, and one of those — starter Brody Pattison — was lost midway

through the first half on Tuesday night with an injured wrist. Top scorers for the Merritt squad were Isaiah Herrick with nine points, followed by Pattison with seven and both Max Bose and Leif Ellingsen with four each.

MINOR HOCKEY Midget Rep The Tracker Sportswear midget reps got four goals from Tyler Mosley and a pair by Liam Kelly in an 8-7 victory over Chase on Saturday. Other Merritt scorers were Darius Sam and Travis Sterling. Eric Lalonde picked up three assists, while singles went to Sam, Sterling, Travis Simon, Baley Tomkinson, Marco Camastro and Connor Ouellet. The winning netminder was Holden King.

Midget Female The Joco Transport midget female team defeated the Kamloops bantam female reps 9-2 on home ice Saturday. Madeleine Barnes paced the Joco attack with a hat trick, while Ivy Smith scored twice. Single goals came from Taylyn Ferch, Kendel Cunningham, Bianca Cavaliere and Tiara Sterling. Smith and Sterling also picked up three assists each. Jenna Kane

Teck Resources, owners of Highland Valley Copper, held their third Teck Coaching Series on Dec. 5 at the Sandman Centre in Kamloops. In partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee, the oneday event included a workshop for 35 local coaches, and an on-ice clinic for 40 youth. “Teck has been a proud national partner of the Canadian Olympic Committee since 2009,” said Jacqui Schneider, senior community affairs officer for the Teck Highland Valley Partnership. “The Teck Coaching Series aims to promote playground to podium grassroots development, inspire youth to healthier lives, and make a lasting impact on communities where the mining company operates.” Featured speakers/ coaches at the Teck Coaching Series were former Olympians Tom Renney (coach, Lillehammer 1994), Marty Turco (goalie, Turin 2006) and Jennifer Botterill (forward, Vancouver 2010, Sochi 2014). The Teck Coaching Series began in 2013 in Sparwood, B.C. In 2014, it was held in Trail.

(Above) One of the participants in the Teck Coaching Series on Dec. 5 in Kamloops was nine-year-old Asia Munro from Merritt, a Grade 4 student at Bench School and a member of the LNB atom recreation team in town. Munro is in her third year of playing ice hockey, and was very busy on the Saturday. She played in her team’s first and third games at a tournament in Logan Lake, and in between, dashed over to Kamloops to take part in the Teck Coaching Series, along with about 40 other nine-year-old players from Kamloops and surrounding communities. This past Sunday, Munro scored a goal against Chilliwack in her team’s final game of their home tournament. (Below, left to right) Olympians Tom Renney, Marty Turco and Jennifer Botterill, who were the featured speakers/coaches at the Teck Coaching Series event. Photos submitted

Wycotte medals in Brazilian juijitsu Merritt’s LNB atom recreation squad hosted a five-team tournament on the weekend. (Above) LNB goalie Ezekiel Thuveson makes a terrific save against Chilliwack, the eventual tournament champions. Looking on is Merritt’s Brooke Gustafson. The local atoms didn’t manage to win a game and finished fifth, but showed tremendous heart and team spirit. “They’re a great bunch of kids, and just love to play,” said team spokesperson Candice Bateson. “Some of our beginner players have come so far. It’s great to watch.” Second place in the tournament went to Abbotsford, third to Kamloops, and fourth to the Merritt Tolko atom/peewee female team. Ian Webster/Herald

and Kerragan Selman both had two helpers, while Barnes and Ferch had one apiece. Emma Ferch picked up the win in net for the Joco side.

Bantam Rep The Murray GM bantam reps were at a tournament in Vernon on the weekend. After

winning its opening game 3-1 over Sooke, the Merritt team fell to Whitehorse 6-2, Vernon 8-1, and to West Kelowna 8-3. Tournament scorers for the Murray GM squad were Sajjin Lali (3), Matthew Newman (2), Caleb Brackett (2), Braeden King and Jayden Story. Merritt assists went

to Leif Ellingsen (2), Story, Newman, Atrayu Johnny, Casey Baker and Anthony Michel. Bryce Garcia held the fort in net for all four games. The Murray GM team hosts North Okanagan at 11 a.m. on Sunday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena in their final game before the Christmas break.

Eight-year-old Kasey Wycotte of Lower Nicola (left) continues to achive great things in the sport of mixed martial arts. The Grade 4 student at Nicola-Canford School has just returned from Vancouver, where he picked up silver and bronze medals at a major Brazilian juijitsu competition held at the University of British Columbia. Wycotte, a yellow belt in the sport, is currently training four days a week with coaches Chad Freeman and Seamus Connelly at BOA BJJ Martial Arts in North Kamloops. Wycotte got his MMA start here in Merritt, and this past summer travelled to Germany for the WOMMA world championships, where he picked up a gold and two silver medals in point sparring and grappling events. Photo submitted

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14 local artists have a group Art Show at the Secret Gallery (beside Brambles Bakery) Opening at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 10, continuing until mid-Dec.

WANT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN?

Volunteer and help build skills and confidence in young readers. Literacy Merritt and Nicola Valley Society is seeking French and English speaking volunteers for the One to One children’s literacy program in local elementary schools. Volunteer 1.5 hrs/wk for 12 wks. 2016-17 sessions run Oct. to Feb. and Feb. to May. Attend a 2-3 hr training session and school orientation early Oct. Contact Kelly Reid, Literacy Outreach Coordinator at literacymerritt@gmail.com or call 250-378-7844.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL

Anyone interested in playing Pickleball, or just trying it out, please come to the old CMS School (2975 Clapperton) on MWF 9:00-11:00 a.m. or M 7:00-9:00 p.m. or W 6:30-8:30 p.m. Demo paddles are available for use. An easy sport to play, and great fun and exercise. For more information call Brian 250-378-7452; or Gary 250-280-0105.

CONAYT ELDERS DROP IN CENTRE

Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 2164 Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome — just come out and visit! For information call 250-378-5107.

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 10:30 a.m., cribbage and whist 2:30 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 10:30 a.m. duplicate bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday. Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. for more information phone 250-378-4407.

ELKS BINGO

Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch!

MESSY CHURCH

First Thursday of month, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sitdown dinner with your family. For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net

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Mondays and Tuesday’s at 1:00 p.m.. New members welcome. For more information call 250-378-7638.

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LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

The Living with Loss drop-in support group will be meeting the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 2025 Granite Avenue, Room 12. 250280-4040.

FOOD BANK FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO

Early bird games start at 5 p.m. at the Elks Hall.

Crossroads Community Church 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church

2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

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

CONAYT BINGO

Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave.

THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF CANADA

Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Jack Cross 250-378-2662 or Kim Jurriet 250-378-2672 for more information.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Please come and visit us at the Legion. We’ve extended our hours for the summer. Hours are now Tuesday to Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm and Saturdays 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests welcome.

NEW TIMES

The Red Cross will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Please go to the hospital if you need medical equipment.

NICOLA VALLEY CRUISERS CAR CLUB

Are you interested in cars, cruising and joining in activities related to cars? Nicola Valley Cruisers car club would welcome you as a member. Meetings are monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at the Ramada at 7:00 p.m. For mor info call Russ or Charlotte at 250-378-2290

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-2339 Bible Study: 9:30 • Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

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

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL

Would you like to see a community performing arts theatre in Merritt? The Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society can use your help!

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. We also work to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-5190.

If you would like to donate to the Performing Arts Theatre, please donate through the City of Merritt and receive an income tax receipt.

For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794

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Mr. Harold R. Blackmon passed away peacefully at home in Merritt on November 30th, 2016 at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Esther Blackmon, and their children Cynthia (Bill) of Grande Prairie AB, Raymond (Elaine) of Merritt BC, Marcia (Roger) of Lone Butte AB, Shane of Langley BC, and Lisa (Burman) of Lower Nicola BC, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other extended family. A funeral service was held on Monday, December 5th, 2016 at the Nicola Valley Evangelical Free &KXUFK ZLWK 3DVWRU *DU\ 7KXYHVRQ RIĂ&#x20AC; FLDWLQJ Interment followed at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Merritt.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Third Lord Cullen of Ashbourneâ&#x20AC;? We as a family are very sorry to announce the passing of our beloved Grandfather Bob Cokayne. Gramps passed away surrounded by his beloved family early in the morning of December 5th after a long and amazing life. He leaves to mourn, his grandchildren; Jan Boley (Merle), Doug Bell (Donna), Tom Bell (Diane), great-grandchildren; Robert Boley, Lee Boley, Jessica Cuthbertson (Rich), Tracy Rauch (Blaine), great-grandchildren; Emma, Daisy, Selena, Kayley, niece Virginia Hoover as well as extended family; Dennis Garrood (Sue) and Carole Qureshi (Dr. Ehsan Qureshi). He was predeceased by his beloved wife Jan and daughter Jean Bell. Gramps lived a long and amazing life. Born and raised in England, the son of Brien Cokayne (â&#x20AC;&#x153;First Baron Cullen of Ashbourneâ&#x20AC;? and Governor of the Bank of England). He was schooled at Eton and the Royal School of Mines in London. He served DV D Ă \LQJ RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU GXULQJ WKH 6HFRQG :RUOG :DU Ă \LQJ ERPEHUV LQ (QJODQG WKHQ EHLQJ WUDQVIHUUHG to Canada to train bomber pilots. While stationed in Canada, he met and fell in love with Grandma and returned to England with her near the end of the war. After the war he began a mining career in Manitoba that eventually took him to Ontario and then to Merritt, British Columbia as the manager at &UDLJPRQW 0LQHV +H Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG KLV PLQLQJ FDUHHU DV the manager of a copper mine in Arizona. Upon the death of his brother Charles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Second Lord Cullen of Ashbourneâ&#x20AC;?, Grandpa assumed the title â&#x20AC;&#x153;Third Lord Cullen of Ashbourneâ&#x20AC;?. Gram and Gramps retired back to Merritt where they were active in the community for many years. Gramps continued to work as a volunteer for the Red Cross and Library well into his 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Gramps enjoyed his life to the end, spending many hours singing in the choir and playing in the band as well as spending time with his good friends Ed and Len. Thank you to Dr. Ross, Linda and staff at the Florentine, Merritt Hospital and the Coq/Gillis House. A private celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Remembering Our Loved Ones

We honour our father, a lover of life. For he loved his family, and adored his loving wife. He taught all his children and grandchildren too, The importance of honesty, integrity and truth. I recall him saying, as he slowly aged, You know, lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a book, it unravels per page. And he loved reading books, like science and history And sometimes enjoyed an outlandish mystery. But the ethics of business was high on his scale, Do right unto others and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never fail, Think harder, work smarter, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you forget it, Spend more time with family so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t regret it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been many times that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard him say Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now time to quit Son, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call it a day. For if a job is worth doing, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth doing right. Just look at yourself in the mirror every night And ask yourself, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Was it a job well done?â&#x20AC;? If your answer was â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;?, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of you, Son. And also important, the kindness you show To all those around you, for God always knows. So teach to your children what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taught to you And use these words often: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Love Youâ&#x20AC;?. Ray Blackmon

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AND WHEREAS the City of Merritt may amend those regulations from time to time; AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Merritt will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to the Local Government Act; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Merritt in open meeting assembled, hereby is proposing to enact the following: 1.

That this bylaw shall be cited as “CITY OF MERRITT ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2217, 2016”.

That the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw No. 2187, 2015 be hereby amended by deleting Section 8.5 Pay in Lieu of Parking and adding Section 8.5 Pay in Lieu of Parking as follows: 8.5 Pay in Lieu of Parking 8.5.1 In lieu of providing the required number of off-street vehicular parking spaces on the property in zones C1 through C9, and M1 and M2, an owner may provide to the City a sum of money equal to the number of parking spaces not provided multiplied by one dollar ($1.00) for deposit to a parking and alternative transportation infrastructure reserve fund.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendment and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm on December 8, 2016 to December 20, 2016 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at www.merritt.ca Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM TUESDAY, December 13, 2016, to ensure the submission is available to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods: BY EMAIL: BY FAX:

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