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Citizens to council: drop the attitude By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Abandon the slogan. That was the message a delegation of Merrittonians upset by the city’s new brand and tagline sent to city council at its regular meeting on Tuesday night. Merritt resident Dawn Chypyha spoke on behalf of a large group of citizens unhappy with the tagline “Country with attitude.” She also submitted a petition against it signed by about 628 people, but for now, the tagline remains. With some members of the crowd standing up behind her, Chypyha, in her speech to council, said the group of citizens opposed to the branding is requesting council drop the tagline and consider other ideas. She said the two other options for taglines – “Kicking back” and “Country branded” – were unsatisfactory. Chypyha gave council some other ideas for taglines that she said came from residents, including “Sunshine and sage,” “One under the sun,” “Merritt: Where a day should last forever” and “Where friends meet.” “And these would be free to you,” Chypyha said. “They wouldn’t be costing $8,000. You could probably fill some potholes down Coldwater Avenue,” she said amidst cheers from the crowd. The City of Merritt has spent about $8,000 on the new branding so far. Chypyha told council she wants the public at large to be involved in the branding process and suggested us-

ing a contest to pick a new tagline. “Granted, you’re not going to please everyone, but at least include us in the process. Get the community involved and we will sell it to the tourists by our enthusiasm for our community,” Chypyha said. Coun. Dave Baker asked Chypyha how council could go about advertising this contest to reach out to the majority of Merritt, to which she suggested Facebook and making the communication in layman’s terms. Chypyha said she would speak to other members of her group against the branding to discuss methods to hold a contest. Baker mentioned the open house on the branding scheduled for March 12 and suggested the crowd attend it so they can talk one-on-one about other slogans. “We request a public referendum on this issue to prevent further inappropriate choices being made,” Chypyha said. City of Merritt Deputy Clerk Carole Fraser said the cost of a referendum would be between $10,000 and $15,000. Chypyha said her petitions are still circulating, and she’s started another one against the new branding in other communities in the Nicola Valley. “This is a very serious issue, and as far as the residents of Merritt and the Nicola Valley are concerned, this is the biggest issue that is affecting Merritt and the Nicola Valley today,” Chypyha told council. “We would have liked to

Chypyha’s presentation. However, the crowd was animated throughout the branding discussions, cheering, clapping and jeering during some presentations and comments from presenters and council.

This poster hung at city hall outside council chambers shows some imagery associated with the tagline “Merritt: Country with attitude.”

have seen the city take public input into account. Our concern is the mass majority of citizens of Merritt didn’t even get a voice,” Chypyha said. She criticized a focus group of Merritt Secondary students used in the process of developing a new brand. “The focus group did not include the general public, but only included just a chosen few. The focus group featured high school students. Yes, I agree, include the youth, but include the elders of the community too,” Chypyha said. She also denounced the online surveys that were put out to the public. “The two online surveys did not have a question regarding the branding. The survey did not speak to the

branding, the survey was only online and not in the newspaper – not everyone is comfortable using a computer,” Chypyha said. She said advertising of the new slogan was insufficient and communication from the mayor and council about the new slogan was not clear. Five other members from the community spoke about their dislike of the new branding during the public input portion of the meeting. They made suggestions such as requesting Merritt Mayor Susan Roline ask the council to reconsider and vote again on the motion that adopted the branding. About 50 people packed council chambers for the meeting, about half of whom left the meeting after

Motion to rescind branding coming at March 11 meeting Coun. Kurt Christopherson made two notices of motion to address the backlash later in the meeting. He initially wanted to make a motion as opposed to a notice of motion so that council would deal with the matter that night. A round of applause from the crowd followed Christopherson’s initial mention of rescinding the adoption of the new branding. However, the motion would have required unanimous approval to address it that night, which did not happen. Christopherson said he wanted to make a motion as opposed to a notice of motion because the last time he did that, the matter was dealt with in private. “And I don’t want this dealt with in-camera,” he said. Another round of cheers and applause followed from the crowd. The mayor banged her gavel and asked the crowd to quiet down, which brought forth jeers from some in attendance. Near the end of the meeting, Christopherson made a notice of motion to rescind the original motion from the Feb. 11 council meeting, which was the one council

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passed and when the brand and tagline “Country with attitude” were adopted. That motion directed staff to move ahead with implementation including an open house. “And my second [notice of] motion would be that council continue to examine the brand ‘Merritt: Country with attitude’ as presented by TOTA [Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association] but also to accept alternate proposals from the public at large for consideration in the City of Merritt’s rebranding process,” he said. The notice of motion received applause from those in the crowd. Christopherson initially accepted the motion to approve the new brand at the Feb. 11 council meeting, but told the Herald he did not realize what he was voting for. He said he was under the impression that council’s approval of the branding was contingent on having public consultation. Fraser said she needs to go over the signatures on the petition and determine if they are from Merritt electors to ensure the petition is valid. If the petition is valid, council will then have to decide if they will address it or not, she said. Christopherson’s notices of motion will come up at the next regular council meeting on March 11, when council will choose to either address them at that meeting or after the open house regarding the branding on March 12. Coun. Clara Norgaard was absent from the meeting.

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Penticton mum on asphalt complaints By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Just a few complaints and one tight-lipped city were the results of a report to council by city staff regarding Peter’s Bros. – the company that planned to build an asphalt plant in Merritt late last year. In an effort to investigate if the company’s asphalt plant operations have caused environmental concerns in communities they are already located in, City of Merritt staff contacted the Ministry of Environment offices in Kamloops and Williams Lake along with administration of four communities. The communities that were contacted directly were the District of Lake Country, Oliver, Williams Lake and Penticton. In Oliver, there was an application to build an asphalt plant, but that application failed to meet the Ministry of Environment’s set-back criteria,

the report stated. City of Merritt planning and development services manager Sean O’Flaherty described a set-back criterion as the rule stating how far away a mobile asphalt plant would need to be from established residential properties if it were to be built around them. B.C.’s Environmental Management Act asphalt plant regulations state that a mobile plant operating in a location that has not been previously used for asphalt production must be a minimum of 50 metres from a stream, 300 metres away from a business or residence and 500 metres away from a school in session, hospital or facility used for continuing care as defined by the Continuing Care Act. O’Flaherty said when Peter’s Bros. proposed building an asphalt plant in Merritt, they also proposed developing a mobile plant ahead of developing a permanent one, which he said met the distance

requirement. The report from Williams Lake identified one air-related complaint from a neighbouring commercial property. In the District of Lake Country (Winfield), there were approximately five complaints per year relating to odour from the plant primarily during its start-up phase, the report stated. In this case, the complaints came mainly from adjacent residential homes that were constructed after the plant was already established. O’Flaherty said those houses, which were built after the plant was put in place, are located inside the 300-metre restriction. Inquiries with the Ministry of Environment offices in Kamloops and Williams Lake revealed that they have no consistent procedure for tracking environmental complaints unless they pertain to an actual open file. Neither office had any open files in regards to asphalt plants in their respective

jurisdictions, so there has been no required enforcement, the report stated. The City of Penticton told the City of Merritt they would only provide the information pertaining to environmental concerns regarding the Peter’s Bros. asphalt plant if Merritt submitted a Freedom of Information request. Council discussed the report at its regular council meeting on Jan. 28. Coun. Dave Baker told council that Penticton’s refusal is disappointing. “What I was disappointed about is that Penticton would only provide information under the Freedom of Information Act,” Baker said. “Now, when another city or municipality asks a fellow city or municipality for information such as that, I’m really surprised that they would come back to us with that. What I’d like to see is a letter sent from us to them displaying that displeasure if council would be behind

that, because I really was upset that they have an asphalt plant – at least one – in their city, we’re asking for some information and they’re not providing it to us.” O’Flaherty told the Herald Penticton has the right to refuse and probably doesn’t want to do anything that might sour their relationship with Peter’s Bros. “They could offer it [the information] as a municipality to municipality, sort of a goodwill thing, but if they had a feeling that it was going to go out into the public, and then let’s say we’re spilling the beans easily on some company here, the company might take exception to that,” O’Flaherty said. “Peter’s Bros. already exists in Penticton, so if Penticton made it really easy to get information, especially in a negative nature, about a company without going through the due process, then it’s going to shed a bad light on that bureaucracy.”

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Tourism plan, brand presentation update The City of Merritt and Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association are working together on a pilot project to roll out the tourism plan with a destination branding project targeted to visitor markets. Brand essence statement Country is the essence of Merritt and the Nicola Valley. Its style and flavour permeate practically everything that the area has to offer visitors and residents alike. This new country comes with new attitudes — a fun-loving

attitude, welcoming attitude, can-do attitude, ultimately a prideful attitude — pride in your city, pride in your world and a desire to share that with others. The brand alludes to the notion of a “country” stamp of identity and authenticity — “we know how to do country, and we are the experts” — but it will be a country experience uniquely relative to the evolving realities of the community. This country with attitude appeals to the soul and the restless spirit in us — break out of the ordinary, find

your special place or thing to do and go for it. Merritt suits this image of a heritage community with a contemporary lifestyle. Merritt has its own unique culture, heritage, recreational opportunities and environment. These characteristics add up to country with a “Merritt attitude,” a “Merritt personality.” The Merritt Nicola Valley experience is one that you can be proud of. The brand imparts an allover thoroughness to the essence of being country-oriented. It touches on your

architecture, heritage, ranching history, style of music, arts, culture, environment and outdoor recreation and ultimately says come discover us, there is something happening here. To keep up to date on the tourism plan implementation, visit the City of Merritt’s web-

site. Take the Explorer Quotient test before the meeting at the Civic Centre on March 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Know your traveller type! For more information, contact City of Merritt Business and Economic Development manager Jerry Sucharyna at 378-8619.

Current resumes reÁecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualiÀcations and proof of required licenses/certiÀcates/degrees will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. March 14, 2014 by: For complete posting listing see www.merritt.ca Carole Fraser, Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca For complete posting listing see www.merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NOTICE OF STATUTORY RIGHT OF WAY Pursuant to section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the City of Merritt intends to grant a perpetual statutory right of way to Merritt Green Energy General Partner Ltd. over a portion of the City property used for sanitary detention and infiltration ponds and legally described as Parcel Identifier: 012-986-178 That Part of District Lot 126 shown as Lot A on Plan M17853; Kamloops Division Yale District. The portion is shown on the plan below. The purpose of the right of way is to permit the installation of electrical power poles and power lines. The City will be paid $1000 a year for the permission granted.

Any persons interested in further information can contact: Sean O’Flaherty, Planning & Development Services Manager, City of Merritt, 2185 Voght Street, PO Box 189, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8.

Next council meeting: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

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Special Olympics seeking athletes By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Local volunteers have stepped up to the plate to deliver Special Olympics programs in Merritt — now they just need athletes. Since it was announced in December that Merritt would be the 56th Special Olympics community in B.C., all the board positions have been filled. Now, organizers are looking for coaches, athletes, and of course, input on which sports they should run. The local organizers are holding a meetand-greet for prospective athletes, coaches and anyone else who’s interested in the program on March 6 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre. Interior Community Services program coordinator Chelsea Morrey said cross-country skiing, curling, bowling and swimming are some of the popular local sports that could end up in the running for the first two sports picked for Merritt’s Special Olympics. Participants pay a

to-be-determined nominal fee each year, and the chapter will offer one summer and one winter sport to start. “We didn’t want to just go ahead and pick a winter or summer sport and say, ‘Here it is,’” Morrey said. “We want to find out who are the athletes and what do they want? What will work for them, our community and what kind of facilities we have?” Morrey said it only takes one athlete to identify a sport for the program to run. There are no age restrictions for Special Olympics athletes. “Although we always look at the schools to point us in the right direction, we also want to look at the community to see what adults are out there with intellectual disabilities who would love to get engaged in sport and at a competitive level,”

she said. “They can be school age all the way to their mid-20s, 30s, 40s, 50s — whatever it may be.” There is no limit for the number of athletes the program can support. They’re also seeking volunteers and coaches to help with Club Fit, a general conditioning program which will run Thursdays after school at Central Elementary from late April to midJune. “You can’t just take an athlete and throw them into a sport. Club Fit gives them the ability to start conditioning and working toward what sport they want to go into and making sure they’re physically fit and understand the aspects of the sport,” she said. Morrey said if there are athletes who don’t want to participate in the sports that are chosen, they can still par-

ticipate in Club Fit and the local chapter will work with other Special Olympics communities to get that athlete competing. Nearby Special Olympics chapters include Princeton, Vernon and Kelowna. Most of the financial support for Special Olympics comes from fundraising, which will start with a steak dinner at the Grand Pub and Grill on March 1. Tickets are available at Interior Community Services or by contacting Special Olympics Merritt program co-ordinator Brenda Curnow at curnow@ telus.net. Local teacher Erica Martindale will be the chapter’s head coach, overseeing all the coaches for whichever sports end up being chosen. Morrey said it’s exciting to finally have the program running now, thanks to a full

board of volunteers, but it wasn’t necessarily easy. Organizers had tried three times in the past to start up a Special Olympics chapter in Merritt, but those attempts fell through for one reason or another. “We couldn’t get public interest or we couldn’t get enough people to sign up, and this time we have an immense number of volunteers and people who are stepping up and taking on the roles on the board,” she said, adding the timing just seemed right. “None of this can work without the volunteers and the support of the community.” Anyone seeking more information about Special Olympics in Merritt can email local co-ordinator Byron Robbie at bjrobbie@ shaw.ca.

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HERALD OPINION Grizzly hunt isn’t going away By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – A little-noticed protest tent sprouted up on the rainsoaked B.C. legislature grounds earlier this month. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver spoke, asking whether B.C. residents would tolerate trophy hunting of killer whales. That would be a federal matter, but the point is vividly made about the onset of B.C.’s traditional spring grizzly bear hunt. It’s bigger this year, with Kootenay and Chilcotin wildlife management regions reopened after closures were enacted to preserve grizzly populations. In all, more than 1,000 grizzly bears are up for grabs. As with limited-entry hunts for deer and other animals, only about a third of those hunts are successful in an average year. The rally was sponsored by the Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative, the partnership with U.S.directed environment groups Sierra Club, Greenpeace and ForestEthics that has become so influential in B.C. affairs. It produced a survey showing that 88 per cent of B.C. residents oppose trophy hunting, and its California experts calculate a 10-fold increase in value when bear hunting gives way to bear watching. The Raincoast Conservation Society has bought up half a dozen guiding territories on the remote B.C. coast. Combined with government restrictions, more than half the coast is now off limits to bear hunting. Naturally, activists want the whole province shut down. Wildlife management is the responsibility of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson. He’s heard plenty from all sides and he maintains that bear watching and bear hunting will continue to coexist in B.C.

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What about Merritt: City of citizens? Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS On Tuesday, I was one of many to participate in the local library’s Freedom to Read Week read-a-thon. Predictably, I am a big fan of reading and said freedom to read, so of course I obliged. (I had also unwittingly nearly stolen a pair of snowshoes from the library and its kind patrons so my guilt made my participation a sure thing.) Anyway, I could read 10 minutes of whatever I

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fancied, so I conjured up a series of weird news stories, among them the tale of a giant mango stolen from a town in Australia. The 10-metre, seventonne mango was lifted out of its home in Bowen, Queensland, by crane in a late-night heist. I imagine it’s pretty hard to hide such a stolen good, but until it’s returned, Bowen’s identity is as good as gone with its big, giant fruit. Every city is keen to jump on the marketing bandwagon to promote itself as unique, and even though that doesn’t involve a giant piece of fruit in Merritt, our city is no different. While the debate about “Country with attitude” rages on, consider how Bellaire, Texas has characterized itself: as the “City of

homes.” It’s not very imaginative, and, sadly, it’s not even unique. Newnan, Ga. also calls itself the city of homes. Cherryfield, Maine is counterintuitively the blueberry capital of the world. “Home of the World’s Largest Pecan” is a title Seguin, Texas is reluctant to give up, despite the presence of a much bigger nut that’s the pride of Brunswick, Mo. Other giant edibles are the pride of many a town in Australia, including Ballina, New South Wales, which boasts the world’s largest prawn; Robertson, New South Wales, which has the world’s largest potato; and Nambour, Queensland, home of the world’s largest pineapple. Closer to home, Alberta has its share of weird megasized stuff, including the largest perogy (Ukrainian

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dumpling) in Glendon and the largest dinosaur in Drumheller. In B.C., the world’s largest cross-country skis reside in 100 Mile House, while mega-sized wind chimes are in the Kootenay village of Kaslo. But if you’re looking for the largest tuned musical wind chime, you’ll have to head south to Eureka Springs, Ark. While you’re there, you can pop by Alma for the world’s largest spinach can. To nobody’s surprise, my home province of Manitoba boasts the world’s largest mosquito (located in Komarno). As far as attractions go, Merritt’s got incredible country vistas and all the recreational opportunities they allow. They are distinct without being eccentric. Consider these attractions: a hair museum in

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Independence, Mo.; a parasite museum in Tokyo; a bad art museum in Boston. The Island of Dolls in Mexico is home to hundreds of creepy baby dolls strung up from trees, some decapitated, missing eyes and/or limbs. According to local legend, the small island’s caretaker had found a little girl drowned in the waters around the island, and a doll, presumably hers, floating nearby. In a tribute to the girl he was unable to save, the man hung the doll up on a tree. The place was never intended to be a tourist destination, but because of its spectacle, has become one. Even if there’s room for improvement in Merritt’s slogan, at least it’s not peddling a creepy doll hair museum inside the world’s largest potato.

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Forget attitude — Merritt’s got heart Dear Editor,

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I’m wondering if the city and TOTA have looked up the meaning of “with attitude”? “With attitude” means with an arrogant or hostile state of mind or disposition. I hardly think that’s how we wish to be seen. I sent the new brand out to a few intelligent friends in other communities, and following are their comments: “Attitude reminds me too much of Rob Ford. Keep looking.” “When I hear ‘Country with attitude,’ I think of North Korea.” “When I first read it, I actually read ‘A country with attitude.’ And then I thought, but Merritt’s not a country.” “It engenders no visual — need something that conjures up a picture — Merritt abounds in beauty.” What was wrong with “Merritt: Heart of Country?” To me, that says all that needs to be conveyed about our beautiful valley town: kind, friendly people; love of environment; love of country in all its positive connotations: peace, quiet, respect for the land; “lots of land under starry skies above.” All visitors I know come here to get away from it all, to “listen to the murmur of the cottonwood trees.” The last thing they are looking for is attitude. We don’t need to create anything. We already have it all.

In response to the front page article of the Merritt Herald on Feb. 20, I too signed the petition and totally agree with the comments of Marguerite Kempin … very well put! I also agree that an open house should have been held before a new brand was accepted by council. So who are the 140 community members that were chosen for the workshops and focus group? What about the other approximately 7,860 of us who inhabit the Nicola Valley — why weren’t we invited for our input to attend this lengthy process in which a new brand/ tagline was devised? I think a brand should be aimed at young and old alike as we and others who visit our community all enjoy the recreation and interests that Merritt has to offer. On page two of the article, Mayor

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Roline commented that the city doesn’t market or brand to us residents. Why not? Don’t you want us to be ambassadors for our community? She says it’s because we already know why we live here and love our community. I think she is wrong in assuming this. Do we really know? Do we know how or what the City of Merritt is trying to represent us and our community as, as a whole? I think we’ve all been a little confused about this question for some years now as brands, taglines and agendas keep changing. The article handed out when I signed the petition showed another option: “Merritt: Heart of country.” Go on to any website that speaks of Merritt and you will read the words “The heart of the Nicola Valley.” For example, hellobc.com, bcadventure.com, bailliehouse.com, and yes, even on the tour-

ismmerritt.com site it says on the home page “experience the heart of country.” If you do a search on the city’s website (merritt.ca) with the words “heart of country,” you will find in various locations the words “Heart of Merritt, of the Nicola Valley, of the Coquihalla Highway.” Check it out. Have you ever listened to the words of Huey Lewis and the News song The Heart of Rock and Roll? We could take some of the words from that song and what they represent, add some more and hey, maybe produce a new Merritt song, only in our case it would be “Merritt: The heart of country is still beating!” I vote for the tagline and branding “Merritt: Heart of country,” which already encompasses the attitude and spirit that we are trying to convey to locals old and new alike including our visiting tourists. It already

encompasses what Merritt is about; our heritage; our pioneers; our mining, ranching and forestry, which all helped build Merritt to what it is today; all our recreation; all our awesome talent from music to saddle-making; our beauty and tranquility that is just a stone’s throw away; our good hearts and kindness for others. It describes what we are and what we have to offer. It says the heart of Merritt is still beating, we’re open for business and tourism through all chambers leading to the heart of the Nicola Valley in the southern Central Interior of B.C. ... in the heart of country! I want to thank Councillors Baker and Christopherson for their comments in the Herald’s Tuesday, Feb. 18 edition on how they were hesitant to go forward without getting public input first. Joanne Street Merritt

City folk shown grisly portrayal of hunting From Page 6 Thomson has just introduced legislation to permit hunting guide territories to be operated by corporations as well as individuals. This is a long-sought change, allowing First Nations companies and others access to bank loans to expand the industry. Non-resident hunters are required to hire a licensed guide-outfitter. Resident hunters pay $32 for a oneyear hunting licence and $80 for a grizzly bear tag. Non-Canadians pay $180 for

the licence and $1,030 for a chance at a grizzly. Hunting in general is making a comeback in B.C. Ministry data show hunting licenses had declined to 85,633 in 2006, but recovered to reach 97,828 by 2013. Thomson credits the work of the B.C. Wildlife Federation, which runs hunter training courses. Another program, Becoming an Outdoor Woman, has helped revive hunting and camping as a family activity, he said. Growing up hunting in

northeastern B.C., I was taught not to shoot anything I’m not prepared to eat. I also remember the struggles to protect caribou and other endangered prey species that at one time had B.C. biologists resorting to shooting wolves from helicopters. The reopening of grizzly bear territories is marketed to urban residents as a horrible crime against nature. In fact, it’s a sign of increasing population. Problems in B.C. wildlife these days include the fragile mountain caribou herds of

the Kootenays, which have been subject to intensive management including relocation of animals. The ministry has also begun a five-year study of declining moose populations across a vast area of the Interior subject to salvage logging in the wake of the pine beetle epidemic. Vancouver media recently highlighted a grizzly hunt by NHL journeyman Clayton Stoner. Typically, U.S. enviros promoted the deceased bear by name, “Cheeky,” and photos

showed its carcass stripped to the skeleton by scavengers after Stoner left with the hide, paws and head. They don’t mention that the same fate awaits animals that die of starvation or other natural causes, which increase when animals overpopulate. As with many B.C. issues, there’s a cartoon version sold to impressionable city dwellers, and then there’s the truth. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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A resident of Merritt for 17 years, Dick said she finds Merrittonians to be very generous and helpful. One of the producers of the film said she would house the two and ensure their transportation is paid for, Juricic told the Herald. Dick said they will be in Zurich from about March 8 to 23 to attend the cinema debut, visit some schools around Zurich to talk about the film and Canadian life in Lower Nicola, and do some sightseeing, Juricic said. They plan to do presentations at the schools regarding the Nicola Valley and some aspects of First Nations culture. “My understanding is that over in Europe, people seem to be especially warm and keen on knowing more information about First

Nations people,” Dick said. Dick said she has some of her own ideas about what she’d like to present at schools, including letting people know more about the people of Merritt and the town’s history. She also said she hopes to be a good ambassador for the town and the province while she’s overseas. Juricic said Jacusso’s casting for the film was brilliant. “Actors do their thing, but directors get the best out of them by simply choosing the right person for the right part,” Juricic said. “He took someone like Sunshine, who has kind of has an interesting, eclectic way about her, and he didn’t want to make her act, but said, ‘Just be. Be yourself,’’’ Juricic said.

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Next month the stars of the locally shot movie Shana: The Wolf ’s Music will be headed to Zurich, Switzerland for the movie’s opening in Swiss theatres. SaySo Expression Society president Mil Juricic and chamber of commerce manager Etelka Gillespie have been looking at ways to raise $7,000 to send both lead actor Sunshine O’Donovan and supporting actor Delilah Dick overseas. The premiere is scheduled for March 20. Their first fundraiser takes place on Saturday, where organizers will screen another of director Nino Jacusso’s films Escape to Paradise, which follows a Kurdish family as it seeks asylum in Switzerland. Tickets are $10 for the screening at the Culture Club. Juricic said the idea to send the pair to Switzerland initially came about after director Jacusso suggested having them attend the premiere. Dick, who plays Shana’s violin teacher in the movie, said she’s very excited to be going to Zurich for the premiere and doesn’t know what to expect from the night. “It’s exciting, and I never really thought that I’d be going. I know the idea was put out there, but I didn’t think it was actually going to go through,” Dick said. Juricic said he isn’t sure how much money has been raised so far, but they do have an anonymous benefactor who has said he or she will foot the difference in the event they come up short. “We were sweating, I’ve got to tell you. We were panicked to think, ‘How are we going to make this happen?’” Juricic said. He said they went to the Rotary clubs in Merritt and the City of Merritt to look for

funding and ideas on how to raise money for this trip. Juricic said he didn’t hear back from the Rotary Club of Merritt, and the Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise was more receptive to the idea of throwing its support behind obtaining the Canadian premiere of the film in Merritt. The City of Merritt told him it might match whatever amount of money the Lower Nicola Band decides to donate to send the two Lower Nicola actors. Juricic said they’ve also asked O’Donovan and Dick to pitch in what they can to make the trip a reality. Dick said it feels wonderful to see the support from the Merritt community in trying to get the two actors to Zurich.

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“Not everybody gets second chances,” Gloria Michayluk says, knowing her husband Ed is one of the lucky ones. It was a foggy Jan. 31, 2007 in Vancouver when Ed got that second chance thanks to a heart transplant. “I’ve had a change of heart, and I’m not looking back,” Ed says. Ed and Gloria have both been door-to-door canvassing co-ordinators for the Heart and Stroke Foundation in the Merritt area for years. That’s fitting, as the couple has also benefitted from the foundation’s research and education. The couple has dealt with Ed’s heart issues for decades. Ed, a retired RCMP officer since 1986, came to Merritt in 1974. Since the early ’90s, Ed has had three open heart surgeries. Ed has a history of heart disease in his family, which means there was a hereditary and uncontrollable risk factor in his heart disease. Two of his brothers had heart attacks, one at age 47 the other at age 58. Some of Ed’s risk factors for heart disease included smoking, working in a high-stress job and being overweight. “And doughnuts the policemen eat,” Gloria joked. Today, Ed’s eating habits have changed. “Once in a while I have a doughnut,” he said. In 1991, Ed had a quadruple bypass surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver to treat his severe coronary artery disease, which is caused by plaque build up along the inner walls of the arteries. Prior to the surgery, Ed was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma – cancer of the lymphocytes. He underwent chemotherapy a week later and in 1996 was declared cancer-free. But Ed’s heart issues continued and in 1998 he had another heart

Ed and Gloria Michayluk have experienced the benefits of the work of the Heart and Stroke Foundation first hand. Ed is a heart transplant recipient and Gloria has organized canvassing for the organization in Merritt for years. Herald file photo

surgery, this time to replace a mitral valve. Gloria said the surgeon who performed that surgery thought Ed might be a candidate for a heart transplant. “They don’t like to do repeat surgeries because of scar tissue,” Gloria said. In 2002, Ed was referred to a pre-heart transplant clinic at St. Paul’s Hospital for treatment of his heart disease. “We’d go down there about twice a year,”

Gloria said. In 2006, Ed’s condition deteriorated to the point where a heart transplant was unavoidable. Gloria said doctors told them without one, Ed wouldn’t live longer than two more years. Gloria said they were told it could take six weeks to two years to receive a heart. His name was put on the list for donors on Jan. 25 and in a matter of days he got a very important phone call

informing him there was a heart for him. Ed’s blood type is one of the less common ones of A-positive, but he was also the only one on the hospital’s list with that blood type. Ed said he wasn’t worried when he was faced with major surgery. “I figured [if] my time comes, it comes,” Ed said. “We were familiar with the people at St. Paul’s – the doctors, the surgeons – and I think

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The overwhelming response to the community forum to address concerns about the impending doctor shortage in Logan Lake resulted in Fire Chief Dan Leighton having to shift the fire trucks outside in order to move the more than 225 people to a larger space. But the rising temperature in the room had nothing to do with the numbers. Rather, it was collective community concern about the impending lack of a doctor, the indefinite closure of the emergency department, and the fear that Logan Lake nurse practitioner Jocelyn Rhode will burn out from assuming a five-day-a-week schedule. Another facet of this latter concern is what will happen to Logan Lakers if something such as an injury or serious illness should happen to Rhode which will prevent her from working. The questions presented were polite but the anger and frustration simply grew as the six Interior Health Authority officials’ answers to why there would be no doctor and no access to emergency services centered on the fact that recruitment ads in medical publications had appeared nationally and provincially since Dr. Uzair Sheik tendered his resignation. Dr. Curtis Bell, community medical health director with IHA who had come from Kelowna to attend the meeting, said Logan Lake had been a priority since Dr. Sheik’s resignation, but the process takes time and it could be several months before a replacement might be found. His comment “I wish we could do more” didn’t smooth the already ruffled feathers of attendees. In the meantime, it was suggested that

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happy with the meeting’s outcome. Speaking to her the next day, she was quietly vocal about how “health is a provincial responsibility and it’s up to the provincial government to ensure access to medical services” and pointed out that this problem is beyond the scope of the district council, members of which don’t have the necessary access to medical sites/sources to be able to attract a doctor to Logan Lake.

Acting Mayor Robin Smith and the five members of council who attended the forum are aware that the impending lack of medical services in Logan Lake is not an isolated situation. While IHA may be working on the problem, it’s still a problem that was created by that organization when it changed the doctor situation from a salaried to an “owner” position.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS ONE DISPLEASED DELEGATION Merritt resident Dawn Chypyha addresses council at its regular meeting on Tuesday night. Chypyha is one of the people behind the petition against the city’s new branding and tagline “Country with attitude,” which had over 600 signatures when she presented it to council that night. Chypyha and others encouraged council to abandon the tagline and hold a contest to come up with a new one instead. An open house on the branding is slated for March 12 at the Civic Centre from 6 to 8 p.m. Michael Potestio/Herald

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Council hopes for meeting with health minister

My name is Shannon I am Okanagan and I am an NVI T graduate. NVI T listened to my dreams, helped me build Ton denTe and guided Over 200 people attended a public meeting in Logan Lake concerning the community’s impending loss of its only doctor. Barrie Ogden/Herald contributor

From Page 12 Unfortunately, Smith also pointed out the fact that another IHA staffing problem has seen Logan Lake without the services of a mental health worker for more than three months. Fortunately, late last week, a new person was available at the health centre to assist with those problems. Smith and members of council are hoping to be able to arrange a meeting with Health Minister Terry Lake in the near future to discuss the widespread, negative impact this lack of medical coverage will have – not only on the community but on Highland Valley Copper’s employees should any type of accident occur there. This will be an ongoing problem for Logan Lake residents far into the future and we can only hope that someone doesn’t die because of a lack of doctor and access to emergency services.

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Just 15 mins. from Merritt, close to lakes & backs onto crown land. Home features 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design, huge deck to watch the sunsets plus a 24x24 detached shop/garage.

Beautiful rancher with 2 bedrooms plus den/ hobby room, completely updated including all flooring, paint & most fixtures. Lane access with extra parking at rear. Easy walk to downtown.

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#2115

$398,800

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Huge 19,500 sq.ft. lot with fruit trees & large garden area. This cozy home offers 2 bedrms on the main and 2 in the basement. Has new windows, siding and furnace. Includes appliances.

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$225,000

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$890,000

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4 separately title side by side duplexes, a total of 8 units. Some long term tenants. Each side of duplex has 2 bedrms, 1 bath, kitchen, living rm with 432 sq.ft. per side. Newer shingles, 100 amp service.

Great starter home for young families or retirees. 3 bedrms, flat private yard with garden, 2 car garage & RV parking. Includes appliances & gas F/P. A quality built home in a desirable neighbourhood.

Immaculate 2 bedrm unit on top floor with panoramic views. Bright corner unit with extra window, A/C all appliances. Walking distance to rec.center, arena, downtown core & bus service.

This family home has 3 bedrms up, 2 down, oak HW flooring throughout main floor, large kitchen with S/S appliances & pantry. Large covered deck. Large 12,832 sq.ft. lot with backyard access.

3 bedrm home, close to schools & amenities with big backyard, 24x24 workshop, carport & RV prkg. Home has large living rm & kitchen with sliding doors to covered deck. Fully fin. bsmt Being sold below assessed value.

Exquisite 3 bedrm bungalow in prime location, completely redone inside & out. New wiring, plumbing, furnace, HW tanks, all windows, S/S appliance pkg, stacking washer/dryer plus a fully fin. bsmt.

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#2163

#2157

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19,500 sq.ft. lot with fruit trees & vegetable gardens. Home has 2 bdrms up & 2 down. Nicely manicured lawn, has cold storage for canning. Has new siding, windows & furnace.

Beautiful 5 bedrm home with 2 – 5 pce ensuites, gourmet kitchen with nook & maple cabinets, large living rm, den & family rm with doors to covered deck & views. Fully fin. bsmt. Nicely landscaped.

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.

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#2121

$385,000

Nice 2 bedrm rancher on popular Bench area. Pine kitchen cabinets, roomy living room with gas F/P. Fairly large sundeck, private backyard, single garage. Great for retirees or first time buyer.

Beautifully renovated 3 level split home with open concept, large windows, vaulted ceilings & central A/C. New kitchen with S/S appliance, new bathrm, flooring & paint. 700 sq.ft. 2 car garage.

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Immaculate 4 bedrm home with fantastic views., 3 pce ensuite with soaker tub & sitting rm. Living rm with gas F/P. Main level has family rm, office, laundry. Double garage. Near college.

Great home in Lower Nicola on 0.35 acres with creek. 2 bedrms up, 1 down in renovated bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank. Large living room and a galley kitchen. 24x28 shop.

Quality executive 3 BR family home with HW & cork flooring with spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings & Mill Creek cabinets with granite top on kitchen island. U/G sprinklers, 2 sundecks, private yard.

Side by side fourplex on a 1/3 of an acre. Has been renovated inside & out including roof & septic system. Monthly rental revenue is currently $2670. Cooperative water. Desirable location

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#2088

#2141

#2103

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$264,900

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Quality built view home offers approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with all appliances, family rm open to large balcony, 4 bedrms, 3 baths. Fully finished basement. Triple garage.

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

Nice end unit with good sized yard, totally fenced. Bright, open floor plan on main the arched living rm window & an extra bay window. 3 bedrms up, open rec.rm & main bath. Doule garage.

Great opportunity to own a one bedroom apartment as investment or for first time buyer. Great affordably price strata unit. $3,000 bonus paid to Buyer upon completion! Don’t miss this one!

Perfect for large family with 4 bedroom plus an additional 2 bedrm inlaw suite, den & play roo. Nice fenced yard for children or pets. Lane access. Community parks are close by.

A remarkable home, close to schools. 3 bedrms on the main plus 2 bedrm suite on ground level. Large open kitchen with nook, 3 gar F/P’s, double garage & large fenced backyard with garden area.

Side by side uplex with 100 amp service. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bath and approx 432 sq.ft. Easy walk to shopping & schools. Has had some renovations. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

An older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to the downtown on an extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot that may have subdivision potential. Lane access to a well maintained backyard with a single garage.

Perfect for large family with 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths, stainless steel appliances, BI vac, A/C. Great yard with patio gazebo, UG & drip irrigation, double garage and extra parking on 1.5 lots.

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#2148

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#2133

#2139

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In downtown core, close to all amenities, lane access & private yard. Features 3 bedrms, 4 pce ensuite, Victorian classic kitchen with all appl., HW flooring in many rooms, 9 ft ceilings & large family rm.

#2105

$289,900

$549,900

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

$139,900

$219,900 WHY RENT

SPACIOUS MOBILE

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.

This 3 bedrm home has had some updates, laminate flooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bedrms, 2 baths. Strata fees include heat and hot water.

#2052

#1967

#2043

$74,500 SPENCES BRIDGE

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3 bedrm, 2 bath double wide on its own 0.17 acre lot with fruit trees & garden area. Great retreat close to the famous Thompson River known for salmon & steelhead fishing.

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#2110

$89,000

$279,000

FIRST TIME BUYERS

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#2010

$289,000 INVESTORS

OPPORTUNITY

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#2044

#2098

$527,400

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Incredible year round off the grid home or use as rec. property, almost surrounds Allie Lake. Includes 2 main cabinet plus 3 additional guest cabins. Great for horseback riding, snowmobiling, fish & more.

Lavish oasis on 1.05 acres at Nicola Lake. This custom home has 4 bedrms, 5 baths, over 6000 sq.ft. with open concept design, gourmet kitchen, large living areas, 2 master suites & gorgeous infinity pool.

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#2131

#2155

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#2150

$849,900

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$474,900

$495,000

$2,755,000

$175,000

#2137

$350,000

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Nice country retreat on 1.99 acres just 15 minutes from Merritt with flat levels & drilled well. Close to crown land. 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, huge rec.rm down, A/C & double garage. Nice views.

Custom home on 51.99 acres with panoramic views. This private home has open design with custom cut timbers frame beams, HW flooring, 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths & wrap around deck

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.

Enjoy the great outdoors on this 1 acre lot on Iron Mountain, close to fishing, hunting, cross country skiing & all outdoor activities. Only 10 mins. from Merritt. Perfect for a hobby farm.

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 & messanine space.

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This spacious 3 bedrm, 2 bath home has open design with huge 48 ft deck to enjoy the sunsets & good times. 24x24 detached shop/garage. Land is fenced & would be great for horses.

Great horse property with riding arena on 9.91 acres & backs onto crown land. 4 bedrm home with huge country kitchen, large wrap around covered deck. Has double garage & detached shop.

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.

Live the dream on Nicola Lake in Quilchena on the Lake development. Waterfront 1.855 acres, close to golf course, fishing & all outdoor water & recreation activities.

Private 19.77 acres with spectacular view of the valley & mountains. Located off Petit Creek Rd at end of quiet cul de sac. Property is treed with creek running through it.

#2025

#2092

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.

D L O S

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#2134

#1961

$799,995

#1922

$398,800

$260,000

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$519,900

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#2156

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#1842

$359,900

#2107

$349,900

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$890,000

#2114

$399,000

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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.

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING

$190,000

#2154

WATERFRONT LOT

#2144

$159,000

#1913

2 ACRES

#1918

Just 17 mins. from Merritt with views of Mamit Lake and valley. Home has 4 bedrms, newer kitchen & ﬂooring & huge living rm. 30x40 detached shop with radiant heat, 2 large 9x10 doors, 200 amp service.

$112,500

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4.69 ACRES WITH SHOP

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#2136

$750,000

Residential lot in the city of 0.62 acres, zoned R2 with the potential to be made into 4 city lots or Buyer could apply to change zoning for higher density multi-family residential.

#2147

$109,900 12.16 ACRES

Just over 1 acre on Nicola Lake. Great place to invest for a family getaway or retire and enjoy the great weather. Gentle slope & easy access allows for a wide variety of home plans. Includes roll-a-dock.

#2146

$299,000

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1.216 acre treed lot waiting for you to develop it. Many building site and with great views plus shallow well in place. Hydro to lot line.

#2048

$219,000

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.

#2019

$595,000

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DAN ALBAS View from the HILL Invasive species are sadly not new to Okanagan-Coquihalla. Cattle ranchers have battled the loss of valuable grazing lands on account of invasive weeds as much as fruit growers and farmers know the frustration of crop loss as a result of the European Starling. Swimmers and boaters are familiar with Eurasian milfoil not unlike local fisherman are well aware of the damaged caused by the introduction of Mysis shrimp into the Okanagan Lake system. All of these invasive species have caused ecological harm and in some cases financial loss both directly and indirectly as different levels of government have funded strategies to control, reduce or eliminate these unwelcome intrusions into our local ecosystem. From my perspective, being proactive and vigilant to guard against future threats of invasive species is important. Recently, the Okanagan Basin Water Board undertook a campaign to warn citizens and senior levels of government about the important need to take action against another invasive species: freshwater mussels. First, I would like to commend the Okanagan Basin Water Board for the work they have done in bringing this

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Eastern Canada will most likely be out of the water for five days (given the distance) and that is considered sufficient time for a mussel not to survive out of water. Thus, the largest threat in our region would be from boats south of the border where there are currently freshwater lakes contaminated with invasive mussels. It is critically important to intercept a contaminated boat and trailer on land before it enters a freshwater lake. Enhanced enforcement at Canadian border crossings is an obvious measure to prevent the spread of freshwater mussels. As a secondary consideration, the integrated roadside enforcement unit, which currently patrols B.C. roads, may stop a boat and trailer for safety defects could potentially have an expanded role to inspect for invasive mussel growth. Additionally, the same may apply to local conservation officers who frequently patrol lakes and boat launches looking for fishing violations as another consideration. Obviously, these potential solutions involve joint federal and provincial government collaboration and likewise local government could work with marinas, yacht clubs and

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Cents need just one point to secure playoff spot Merritt and Salmon Arm put it all on the line Wednesday night for a place in the post-season By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Going into Wednesday night’s key home game against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, the Merritt Centennials were in need of just a single point to wrap up fourth spot in the BCHL’s Interior Division and assure themselves of a place in this season’s playoffs. The result of Wednesday’s game was not available before this edition of the Merritt Herald went to print. Conversely, the fifth-place Silverbacks went into Wednesday’s game five points back of Merritt with three games left to play and needing to run the table. They play Penticton twice this coming weekend. The Cents could punch their ticket to the post-season with a win, a tie or even an overtime loss on Wednesday, or on Saturday against the Vernon Vipers in their final game of the regular season. “If we can’t pick up the one point [in those two games], then we don’t deserve to be in

the playoffs, plain and simple,” said Centennials head coach and GM Luke Pierce. The Cents had a chance to officially eliminate the Silverbacks this past weekend but came up short, losing 5-3 at home to the West Kelowna Warriors on Friday and then managing only a 4-3 overtime win in Salmon Arm on Saturday. Pierce was visibly upset shortly after yet another loss by his team to the Warriors on the weekend (the seventh in eight meetings this season). “It wasn’t our worst effort of the year by any stretch,” he said, “but I think the reason why we [the coaches] were so frustrated and disappointed was because the game was there for us to win. West Kelowna did not play that well.” The coach went on to add, “There’s a certain passiveness on our part when we play them. We’re so concerned about what happens next. We’re too conservative and afraid to make mistakes. I just thought we were weak. We need to

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BCHL STANDINGS to Feb. 25 INTERIOR DIVISION Team

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The play of Sam Johnson (15) was one of the few bright spots for the Merritt Centennials last weekend. “If it was humanly possible, I would leave Sam on the ice for the whole game,” said Cents head coach and GM Luke Pierce. “His effort is what we need from everybody.” Ian Webster/ Herald

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be stronger and meaner.” The Warriors opened the scoring in the first period on Friday and extended their lead to 2-0 six minutes into the second. The Cents finally got some life with less than a minute left in the

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middle stanza as defenceman Tyler Martin tallied shorthanded with assists going to Sam Johnson and Adam Tracey. Instead of coming out in the third like gangbusters, the Centennials looked asleep at the

wheel as they watched the Warriors score twice in the first five and a half minutes. “If we don’t give up those two stupid goals right away, I think that we would have won going away,” said Pierce,

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Make sure your seatbelt’s buckled and you’re not speeding around Merritt this weekend ’cause there’s gonna be a whole mess of police in town. A total of six cop squads from around the province are slated

to take part in the 2014 Law Enforcement Charity Hockey Challenge — scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. “We have two local teams, and out-of-town teams from Chilliwack, Langley and Prince George, as well as a First Nations Policing team,” said Challenge

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organizer Brandon Buliziuk. “One hundred per cent of the proceeds from the event will be going to the BC Children’s Hospital.” Games run from 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is by donation. There will also be a silent auction.

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probably the best line in the BCHL in Alex Gillies, Landon Smith and Evan Anderson, and they came to play [on Saturday].” For the seventh time in a row, the Centennials conceded the first goal of the game to their opponents as Gillies scored just two minutes into the first period. Payton Schaefer and Dane Birks gave Merritt a lead shortly thereafter, and Jake Clifford’s unassisted, coast-to-coast effort early in the second would put the Cents up by two. Salmon Arm clawed their way back, however, scoring late in both the second and third periods to force overtime. Fortunately, it was Merritt’s Sebastien Paré with the OT winner, just 13 seconds in, that allowed the Centennials to escape with the extra point and leave the Silverbacks on the brink of elimination. In his first game back from injury, Merritt netminder Devin Kero stopped 35 of 38 Salmon Arm shots for the victory, while the Cents put a total of 29 pucks on Silverbacks’ starter Angus Redmond.

Cops take to the ice for a good cause this weekend By Ian Webster

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‘If we can’t pick up the one point, then we don’t deserve to be in the playoffs, plain and simple.’

who perhaps could be forgiven for wearing rosecoloured glasses. Merritt did reply shortly thereafter with two goals of their own, from Tracey and Johnson, but it was West Kelowna once again who had the last laugh. With less than four minutes remaining in regulation, the Warriors’ Adam Osczevski was allowed to skate unchecked around the Cents’ net, walk out in front and deposit the puck past a screened Jarrod Schamerhorn in the Merritt net. “Maybe we respect their skill too much,” said a perplexed Pierce. “If we’re going to play passive, then we’re going to have to be a lot smarter.” The Centennials outshot the Warriors 41-31 Friday night (and 20-7 in the third period). Special teams scored two of Merritt’s three goals. Pierce was somewhat happier with his team’s performance Saturday night in Salmon Arm, but conceded they were up against a desperate team that was playing for its life. “They’ve also got

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The Central School Grade 4 girls team filled the net during the annual elementary school handball championships at Diamond Vale School last Wednesday. The Central team was comprised of MJ Kenoras, Hailee Coutlee, Riya and Diya Chhabra, Emma-Lee Austin, Josa Tom, Victoria Price, Nikita Blachford, Lily-Ann Sampson, Jandell Ned and Payton Moffatt. Coaching the Central team were student teachers Mr. Brock Shea and Ms. Jeanine Went. A total of 17 handball teams, representing six elementary schools, took part in the two-day tournament. Ian Webster/Herald

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Salmon Arm rink takes mixed zone title

morning, the LeDrew rink scored three in the tenth end to edge Bob Harris and his Kelowna team by a score of 9-7.

Signups for the tenthanniversary season of Nicola Valley Thunder lacrosse have officially begun as the local organization looks to make this their best year yet. Youngsters from six to 15 are eligible to register for the fun and competitive sport that runs from April through the end of June. The age groups for minor lacrosse are: minityke (born 2008-9), tyke (2006-7), novice (2004-5), peewee (2002-3), bantam (2000-1) and midget (1998-9). Drop-in practices at the former Coquihalla Middle School gymnasium are set to begin on Wednesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. For more information on the Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse Association and its activities, contact Melissa Pinyon (250-378-6872) or Rose Grant (250-378-6092) or email nicolavalleylacrosse@gmail. com. Lacrosse registration forms can be picked up at the Civic Centre.

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The Ryan LeDrew rink from Salmon Arm emerged victorious from the Okanagan zone mixed playdowns, held at the Merritt Curling Centre on the weekend. The LeDrew foursome, which included third Heather Tyre, second Sebastian Robillard and lead Christine LeDrew, went undefeated in the five-team event that ran Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The field also included two teams from Kelowna, one from

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A trio of Merritt minor hockey teams close out their seasons this weekend with championships on the line. The Fountain Tire atoms are off to Penticton for a huge jamboree of sorts that will determine one Okanagan-Mainline winner in the division. The local atom development squad warmed up for their final weekend with a 6-1 victory over West Kelowna on Saturday. Breanna

Kamloops and one from Merritt. The local rink was comprised of skip Adrian Reynoldson, third Diane Twan, second Greg Van Rossum and lead Monika Tenisch. In the opening draw Friday night, the Reynoldson rink lost a squeaker, 9-8, to the Justin Nillson quartet from Kelowna. Up 7-3 after six ends, the home team couldn’t fend off a late charge from their Kelowna rivals who stole one in the tenth and final end for the

Ouellet paced the Jr. Cents’ attack with three goals and two assists, while Max Graham scored twice and had four helpers. Chase Cooke had Merritt’s other goal, and Matthew Newman had one assist. Meanwhile, the Merritt McDonald’s bantam girls team will attempt to win two in a row on home ice against Clearwater in the finals of Okanagan female superleague play. Clearwater took game one of the best-ofthree final back on Feb. 16 by a score of 5-1.

Skip Adrian Reynoldson throws a rock during mixed play on Friday at the Merritt Curling Centre. Ian Webster/Herald

victory. The Reynoldson rink bowed out of the double-knockout competition on Saturday

Game two goes Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Game three (if necessary) is slated for 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Shulus Arena. The NVIT midget house #1 team will play its entire best-ofthree final series against Logan Lake this weekend. Game one will be at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Friday at 8:30 p.m. Game two goes in Logan Lake on Saturday at 1:45 p.m.

morning, falling 8-5 to the Ron Douglas team from Kamloops. In the exciting championship game Sunday

If a game three in the midget house series is required, it will be

played on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the Nicola Valley Arena.

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TEAM DEFENCE Members of Merritt’s initiation team red surround a Princeton opponent during a fun tournament on the weekend. Other teams on hand for the one-day event were Merritt white, Kelowna and North Okanagan. Ian Webster/Herald

Player Registration is NOW OPEN Registration Forms available at the Civic Centre.

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8th Annual Community Arts Show. ”Things That Make You Smile”. Show begins Feb. 6 and runs through Feb. 28. For more info contact Meriel at 250-3786515 or email artgallerynv@ gmail.com or nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com. Gallery hours are Thursday 4 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The gallery is located in the Old Courthouse Arts Centre at 1840 Nicola Ave.

MSS DRY GRAD Bottle drive, Saturday, Mar. 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please support the dry grad. MSS Grad steak dinner on Saturday Apr. 12. Tickets are available from any of the 2014 grads.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Installation of officers and general meeting Thurs. Feb. 27 at 7:00 p.m. Meat draws every Saturday 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spring craft fair April 5 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 250-315-8027

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS ”Love Is All You Need” Rated PG on Monday, Mar. 10th at 7:30 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. Parking is free and there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. For more information phone

NICOLA VALLEY FISH & GAME CLUB Annual trophy & awards night pot luch supper to be held Saturday Mar. 8 at the Seniors Centre. Big fish and photo entries. Deadline Feb. 22. Entries can be left at Ponderosa or Nicola Valley Outdoors. For info call Paul Komonoski 250-378-4904

NICOLA FAMILY THERAPY Is hosting its 2nd annual Baron of Beef fundraiser Saturday March 1 at the Lower Nicola Community Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. dinner at 6 p.m. For tickets call 250-378-9222 or stop by Nicola Family Therapy in the front of City Holl building.

WORLD OF PRAYER SERVICE The women of Egypt invite you to join with them in a celebration service, praying under the theme, “Streams in the desert”. A local service will be held at Secred Heart Catholic Church, in partnership with St, Michael’s Anglican and Trinity United Churches. Everyone is welcome to join in celebrating with Christians around the world at the Catholic Church, 2302 Jackson Ave., at 7 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 7.

COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY Dance Into My Heart: Sponsored by the Merritt Dance Society &

NVCAC. March 7 - 29th. This juried art show will feature a diverse mix of art from young artists to professionals. Gallery is open Thursdays 4p.m. - 8p.m., Friday and Saturday noon - 6p.m.. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony for the juried art show Thursday Mar. 7 4p.m. - 6p.m. Light refreshments will be provided and you will have a chance to meet the artists and find out more about their work. For more info contact Meriel at 250-3786515

THOMPSON VALLEY PONY CLUB Is hosting its annual Tack Sale Saturday Mar. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Barnhartvale Hall, 7370 Barnhartvale Rd., Kamloops BC. For info or booking a table contact Tracy at gregntracy@shaw.ca.

MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY TRAINING COURSE Are you interested in becoming a Hospice volunteer? Are you interested in learning what hospice and palliative care are all about? Course offered Mar. 7, 8 and 9. For more info email merritthospice@shaw.ca or call Maureen at 250-315-7562

NVCAC PRESENTS La Vent du Nord. Friday Mar. 14th at 7:30 p.m. Merritt Civic Centre. Le Vent du Nord (The North Wind) is a Canadian folk music group from Quebec. The

band, formed in 2002, performs traditional Quebecois music, as well as original numbers in this style, in French. The group’s membership currently consists of Nicolas Boulerice, Olivier Demers and Rejean Brunet. Their first five recordings have been nominated for multiple awards, the first two have received awards. Tickets available at Black’s Pharmacy, Mandolin’s and Baillie House.

PRINCETON ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS Wheat In The Barley, Friday Mar. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Riverside Community Theatre. Canadian folk fusion with crack songwriting, brilliant arrangements and stunning instrumental solos unite under the banner of savvy eclecticism. Wheat in the Barley pulls together a lot of great influences into one package: Celtic, Slavic, French Canadian, Yiddish, Cajun and much more! Tickets available at Sunflower Gallery and Thomasina’s.

HEART AND STROKE MONTH Volunteers are needed to assist with canvassing during the month of February. Walk an area to call on people in your neighbourhood to help your health and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Volunteers are needed in the Diamond Vale area, Collettville, Lower Nicola, Highway 8, Mamit Lake area, Petit Creek and Spius Creek Roads. To volunteer and for more info call Gloria 250-378-4153

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Navy League is in need of officer’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 250-2804086 or email at nlccventure@ gmail.com

KNITWITS Love to knit or crochet? Or are you a novice interested in learning more about knitting or crocheting in a friendly and welcoming setting? Come on down to Brambles Bakery Thursday evenings. Bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.

COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY The Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will be holding a weekly Creative Art Session, in the Orange Room at the Art Gallery, every Thursday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone welcome to stop in and see their work.

NEWBARK RESCUE Newbark Rescue & Rehoming Merritt Branch, are always looking for foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, until they find a fur-ever home, please contact Margie at newbark_rescue@hotmail.com.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Brownies Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 CMHA - Merritt Clubhouse Fireside Center - 2026 Granite Ave. Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pm Shirley 250-378-5660 Central School Pac First Tuesday 7 p.m. Lunchroom - 250-378-4892 Community Choir Mondays 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212. Girl Guides Wednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School 250-936-8298 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays 6 & 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave. 250-280-4040 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Dance Society Linda Sanford: 250-378-6109 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club

Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 250-378-2950 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Best Western Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc.Wednesdays 6 p.m. - ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca T: #merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday 7 p.m. Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca N.V. 4-H Club Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028 Nicola Valley Better Breathers Third Wednesdays 1 p.m. Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 NVCAC

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery. 250-378-6515 www. nvartscouncil.com N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi - Scott: 250-378-3502 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m. 2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday 7 p.m. 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday 7 p.m. at the airport - 250-3786769 N.V. Thrift Store First Tuesday NVGH basement 250-378-9100 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church 250-378-2911 Pathfinders Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadets Tuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775 Royal Canadian Legion #96 Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m. - Regular

Mtg. Fourth Thursday 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631 Royal Purple First & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers Guild Tamarack Gardens every other Thursday at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787. Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539 Soup Bowl Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410 Teen Centre / Fireside Thursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m. 250-378-5660 24U First & Third Tuesdays 2 p.m. at the Hospice Society - Sue 250-378-2717 or Bonnie 250-315-0179 Valley Scrapbooking 250-936-8298 Valley Visual Artists General club information Fran McMurchy 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Thank you Merritt for helping us purchse the land!

For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794

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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

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Help Wanted

Dec. 6, 1930 - Mar. 4, 2009

A.R.T ENTERPRISES Ltd o/a Subway at A-2190 Vought St, Merritt, BC, V1K-1B8 is hiring ﬁve F/T Permanent Kitchen Helpers. $10.29-$11.50/hour. High School graduate. Duties: Wash & Peel vegetables & fruit. Receive, unpack & store supplies. Remove garbage. Drop-off or email resume: worksubwaymerritt@aol.com Looking for a full time butcher in Merritt - wage will be based on experience. Email resumes to: empirevalleybeef@yahoo.ca, or mail to: Empire Valley Premium Beef PO Box 4281, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2V3 North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various positions including Millwright and/or Fabricator, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Electrician. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive beneﬁt package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

Hospitality KITCHEN HELPER Permanent kitchen helper required. Need basic English skills, education and experience not required. Duties: Wash, peel, and cut vegetables and fruits, clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, sweep and mop ﬂoors & assist cook etc. $10.25/hr. Apply with resume to: starzindiancuisine@gmail.com

Starz Indian Cuisine 2063 Quilchena Ave Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services KITCHEN HELPER Queen India Food 2 Go is hiring 1 permanent kitchen helper for its location 3683 Dewolf Way Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C4. Basic English required. Exp. an asset but not required. Duties: Wash, peel, and cut vegetables and fruits, Clean and sanitize kitchen equip. Sweep and mop ﬂoor etc. Salary: $10.30/Hourly, Room and Board provided. Apply at: queenindiafood @hotmail.com

Our family shared happy memories, we laught and shared wonderful stories of you May 11, 2013 and we let you go to your resting place in the beautiful Nicola Valley Hillside Meadows. You will be in our hearts internally.

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Cards of Thanks Employment

Help Wanted Help Wanted In memory of

Gordon Thomas McPhail

The family of the late Tom McPhail wish to express their deep appreciation to everyone who offered such kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort during this very difÀcult time. Tom will NOW HIRING be missed forever, but he will continue to live in our part time, day/evening positions hearts.

• We provide on the job training Warm regards • Must have current Drivers Licence Myrna McPhail and family • Starting wage $11/hr or based on experience Send resumé or drop off to: 1721 Hill St., Merritt, BC, V1K 1L2 or phone: 250-378-9410 or email:tbmservices@telus.net

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Cards of Thanks Cards of Thanks Merritt & District

Hospice Society In memory of

Gordon Thomas Helping a friend whoMcPhail is dying?

the gift of McPhail presence. The family ofGive the late Tom wish to express Be a GoodtoListener. their deep appreciation everyone who offered Learnsupport about your illness. such kindness, andfriend’s messages of sympathy Be compassionate. and comfort during this very difÀcult time. Tom will Offer practical help. be missed forever, but he will continue to live in our Stay in touch. Get support yourself. hearts. c/o 3451 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C6 Contact: 250-280-4040 Warm regards

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c/o 3451 Voght St.,1721 Merritt, B.C. V1KBC, 1C6 Send resumé or drop off to: Hill St., Merritt, V1K 1L2 Contact: or phone: 250-378-9410 or 250-280-4040 email:tbmservices@telus.net

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HELP WANTED Copper Valley Mechanical is looking for a sheet metal MERRITT mechanic wanted for FUNERAL CHAPEL residential installation. Celebrating lives with dignity Come and join our • Funeral Services busy ofﬁce • Cremation •Burial Phone: 250-378-5104 •Monuments or email www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com coppervalley@uniserve.com REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

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