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ABOVE AND BEYOND Merritt Mayor Susan Roline presented local sisters Autumn (left) and April Morel with outstanding citizenship certificates at the regular council meeting on Jan. 28. The girls organized a project at Central Elementary School to send a six-year-old girl in Abbotsford (also named Autumn) get well cards and trinkets to show their support as she battled leukemia. Emily Wessel/Herald

BUDGET 2014

Buy police station, save on policing costs By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Financial services manager Ken Ostraat recommended to council that the City of Merritt purchase the federally-owned Merritt police station at its Jan. 22 budget meeting. Policing costs are one of the highest annual costs the City of Merritt incurs, Ostraat said. Ostraat said it costs about $100,000 per year in

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rent for the police station alone. The City of Merritt also pays 50 per cent of the building’s janitorial and maintenance costs. Although Ostraat does not know exactly how much the building would cost to purchase, the city could buy it from the federal government for a rate below market value, he said. He said he estimates the cost to be about $1.5 million as the assessed value of the building is about $1

million and there is about $500,000 of equipment in the building. Financing 100 per cent of the cost would see the city pay about $110,000 per year over a 20-year period. “Right off the bat, we’re able to have the entire building for almost what we’re paying in rental charges right now,” Ostraat said. Owning the building would enable the City of

Merritt to charge rent to the provincial government for the portion of the building it’s using as well as bill the federal government for four Aboriginal Policing Department officers who work out of that building. “Overall, it’s an opportunity for us to significantly reduce our operative costs of the police station here in Merritt,” Ostraat said. He also recommended that council consider dropping the RCMP officer

complement from 15 to 14. In 2013, 13.6 officers were used. One was on maternity leave while another was on short-term disability. Ostraat said the city is only billed for the officers it uses, but there are some items, such as accommodation costs, the city is billed for based on the complement of officers. Ostraat said the city is stuck with half of the police station’s cost because

it’s based on the 15 police officers and an additional five municipal employees working at the station. Having only 14 RCMP officers would then reduce those costs, he said. He said overtime expenses in 2013 for Merritt RCMP were $126,000, of which the city pays 70 per cent. Ostraat said he plans to bring forward a report to council regarding these suggestions.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS RAISING MONEY, RAISING THE BAR The Merritt chapter of the Vintage Car Club donated $2,000 to the Merritt Community Cinema Society. Cinema society member Kurt Christopherson said the group is encouraged after raising over $300,000 in just two months. The vintage car club is issuing a challenge to other clubs and organizations in the Nicola Valley to step up and support the cause as well. Emily Wessel/Herald

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Community art show deadline tomorrow By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is putting out a call for submissions ahead of the eighth annual community art show. The theme for this year’s show is “things that make your heart smile,” and Courthouse Art Gallery curator Meriel Barber said anyone in the community can bring in pieces to include in the multi-

media show. “It does not have to be something you hang on the wall. It’s an expression of creativity. Art has lots of different faces and we’re just hoping to see some of the ones that make us smile too,” Barber said. “It’s not a big social statement, it’s about community wellness.” People can opt to sell their art through the show with a 20 per cent commission to the gallery.

There are also three prizes to be given out this year: a $50 award for best art by a youth artist (under 16); best of the show, worth $100; and the viewer’s choice, which gallery attendees can vote on, for $150. At least three judges will make up the panel of community members (artists or not) that will score pieces for the youth and best of show prizes. As of Thursday, the panel remained to be determined.

They will score work on criteria such as balance, colour and professional presentation. “They may be artists or they can be simply interested community members because the criteria will help them decide numerically on different aspects of the art,” Barber said. The show will accept just about all types of artwork, provided they’re original works.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Dog, unsightly property calls way down By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The City of Merritt’s bylaw office saw huge drops in the number of unsightly property and dog complaints from citizens in 2013, but bylaw officer Bob Davis said those two issues are still top priorities for 2014. The bylaw office took 242 dog calls in 2013 — a dramatic decrease from the 930 dog-related complaints and requests in 2012. Davis attributed the 74 per cent reduction in dog complaints to increasingly responsible and respectful pet owners in his year-end report to council. “I can hardly find a dog that’s being walked without a leash in this town. It’s almost been a complete reversal of what it was, and I think it’s the result of gentle persuasion,� he said. The number of complaints about unsightly premises took a big hit as well, dropping from 456 in 2012 to 265 in 2013. Davis attributed the 42 per cent reduction to clean-up efforts by property owners and city crews. “Many of them that we’re cleaning up are staying clean,� Davis said. “Eventually, I’m thinking that we’re going to get to a point where our unsightly properties are under control.� Crews contracted by the city removed 131,617 pounds of yard waste, demolition

A golden retriever on the loose narrowly misses a collision on Quilchena Avenue in this photo submitted by a Herald reader in the summer of 2013. Submitted

waste and scrap metal from unsightly properties in 2013, which is the equivalent of 4,400 full residential garbage bins. They also removed 15 mattresses, 46 derelict vehicles, 39 tires and rims, 11 couches, 310 litres of waste oil and 16 large appliances. Even with the reduction in complaints, unsightly premises and dogs will remain the top priorities for the bylaw office this year, Davis said. “It seems like it’s now more barking issues. Ninety per cent of those are easily solved with just a polite knock on the door,� he said, adding he will continue to investigate

unsightly properties when possible. One of Davis’ new priorities in 2014 is to figure out the attractant for a recent pest that’s moved into Merritt: the ring-necked turtle dove. The bird is not native to the area and is largely considered a pest because of its noises and waste. “Over the years, I’ve noticed the population explode in the community, and they’re everywhere,� Davis said. “Along with that population come parasites, come predators, come all of the bad things that you get when you have an exploding population of any animal in

an ecosystem.� Unlike the area’s native morning doves, the birds are not migratory and stay in the city all year. “What’s giving them this foothold in our community that has allowed the population to explode? Something is here that is absolutely perfect for them.� Davis said he has received two or three complaints about the birds per month in the last five or so months, which he said is low but indicates a stable problem. Another new priority this year will be reducing the impact of loose wood chips that fall off chip trucks passing

through the city, Davis said. Overall, the department received 1,606 complaints and requests from Merrittonians in 2013, which is just over half of the 2,949 complaints received in 2012. “People are jumping on board and understanding the issues, and the compliance rates are up hugely,� he said. Davis received 35 wildlife calls in the first quarter of the year. Abnormal weather conditions in the beginning of 2013 drove some of the area’s larger predators into the valley bottoms and even directly into Merritt. Reported bobcat, coyote and even cougar sightings in Merritt began in mid-January and continued through to the end of February. In contrast, bear issues in Merritt were down “dramatically� in 2013 from previous years, in part because of people removing or reducing their attractants, the report noted. Business licenses increased 20 per cent in 2013 from 2012, with the addition of 60 new businesses compared to 48 the previous year. However, the total number of active businesses in Merritt declined by seven per cent in 2013 over 2012, which Davis attributes largely to staff making those businesses inactive. His year-end report to council states “on the whole, our corporate community strengthened with several downtown commercial spaces being filled.�

Dance group making a dent in fundraising By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Fundraising efforts to keep Merritt’s dance school open and its instructor in Canada are well underway. The Merritt Dance Society must raise about $17,000 in order to keep the

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dance school in business and its instructor from leaving the country. After some ongoing fundraisers and one generous donation of $12,000, the group had about $3,500 left to raise as of late last week. Ongoing fundrais-

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ers include a Facebook auction and bottle drives. Future events include a yard and bake sale at the Civic Centre on Feb. 9 and a ticketed dinner at the Desert Inn on Feb. 12. The money is the difference between instructor Lizette

Nel’s original Labour Market Opinion of working for $25 an hour when she came to Merritt from South Africa to run the Love to Dance Academy. However, because of start-up delays beyond her control, that salary wasn’t feasible so Nel agreed to

work for $15 an hour instead. Now, the federal government has told Nel she can’t work here and will have to leave Canada if she doesn’t get paid the difference between the two wages it feels she’s owed. Nel said the wage

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www.merrittherald.com CITY OF MERRITT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Air Quality Committee BE INVOLVED! The City of Merritt has struck a number of committees tasked with providing Council with information and recommendations on a wide variety of issues. Members serving on the committees are volunteers from the community, seeking to make a difference. Do you want to be involved with the Air Quality Committee? Application forms are available on the City’s web site at www.merrritt.ca or at City Hall. The Air Quality Committee meets every month or so and most meetings are in the late afternoon. So if you have the time and the interest, pick up an application form today. Completed applications should be submitted to Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager at City Hall.

Feb. 2-8 is Burn Awareness Week

For more information, contact Deputy Clerk Carole Fraser at (250) 378-8614 or by email at cfraser@merritt.ca

SAFETY TIPS Hot water scalds are the leading cause of burns to young children. The vast majority of these burn injuries are preventable. • When using water taps, turn cold water on first. Then add hot water and adjust the temperature. Reverse the order when turning water off: hot water first, then the cold water. • Always test young children’s bath and sink water before using. Never leave children unattended while bathing as they may turn on the hot water or slip in your absence. • Be very careful when drinking hot liquids, especially around children. At 60°C (140°F), it takes less than five seconds to get a third degree (full thickness) burn. This is the temperature of the average home’s hot water as it comes from the tap. Children and older adults, by virtue of their thinner skin, sustain severe burns at lower temperatures and in less time than adults.

Playing with matches and lighters is one of the leading causes of fire deaths of young children. The vast majority of these burn injuries are preventable. • Discuss the importance of keeping all matches and lighters stored high out of the reach of young children to reduce the temptation to experiment with fire. If needed, lock up matches and lighters. • Discuss strategies for children on how they can get out of situations that involve fire setting and peer pressure. Define issues such as arson and the law, children taking responsibility for firesetting actions, paying restitution and making good choices. On average, every person in this country will experience at least two kitchen fires during their lifetime. • Discuss the dangers around the stove. Teach children to never touch anything on the stove or open the oven. Children

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should not use stoves until they are old enough to safely handle items, reach cooking surfaces, and are mature enough to understand safety procedures in the kitchen. Instruct children to stay away from adults who are busy preparing food, carrying pots or using appliances. Adults should always turn pot handles inward (pointing toward the middle of the stove) when cooking. This will help prevent children from pulling hot food down on themselves. Children should be supervised while in the kitchen. Talk about safe places to play. The kitchen is not one of them. Discuss the dangers of climbing on counters or getting too close to hot appliances like the coffee pot, toaster, hot pots or pans and hot food. Kitchen and appliance safety is important in every household. Burns received in the kitchen are

usually a result of scalds from hot foods or liquids, or contact burns from hot appliances. More fires start in the kitchen than any other location in the home. • Teach and practice stop, drop and roll. If a child’s clothes catch on fire, they stop where they are, cover their face with their hands (unless their hands are burning), drop to the ground, and roll over and over until the fire is out. Cooling the burned area will lessen the severity of the injury if the procedure is performed immediately following the burn incident. • Children need to know the correct procedure for cooling a burn injury. Within seconds of a burn injury, the burned area should be placed in or flushed with cool water. Keep the burned area in the cool water for 10 to 15 minutes. Never use ice, ointments or butter.

CITY OF MERRITT – BY-ELECTION 2014

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Are you interested in working at the polls on Election Day Saturday, February 22, 2014? This is an opportunity to serve your community and to be involved in the election process.

Candidates THE OPPORTUNITY: The City of Merritt is seeking three (3) individuals to sit on the City’s Board of Variance for a three (3) year term. The Board of Variance is independent from the City and jurisdiction for the Board is set out by Bylaw. The Board of Variance is a body that hears requests for variances and appeals regarding hardships imposed as a result of the City’s zoning bylaw requirements. Meetings are infrequent and called on as needed basis. If you have an interest in civic duties and are interested in sitting on the Board of Variance, please forward your intention by letter to: Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

Poll clerks are needed to work from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm If you wish to work at the election, application forms are available at City Hall. The deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 06, 2014. Preference will be given to persons with previous local government election work experience. Election workers will be paid $15.00 per hour.

• If they are burned, tell children to immediately seek assistance from an adult. • If the burn injury is severe, immediately seek emergency assistance. Instruct children how to dial 911. • Exposure for just five seconds to water which is 60°C (140°F) can result in a full thickness or third degree burns, which would require hospitalization and skin grafts.

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ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITIES NOTICE OF ADVANCED VOTING

for the 2014 By-Election will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 and Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Both Advanced Voting Opportunities will be conducted in the Community Room at City Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Merritt that an election by voting is necessary to elect one (1) Councillor and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: COUNCILLOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED Surname BAIRD CROSS JOLLY MENARD PROWAL VANKOLL

Usual Names Linda Noreen Mike Neil Ginny Julie

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GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the City of Merritt on Saturday, February 22, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Lower portion of City Hall – 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C.

All Polling Clerks will be required to attend a training session on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at City Hall.

Advance voting opportunities will be held at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For further information, please contact Chief Election Officer, Carole Fraser at 378-8614 or by e-mail at cfraser@merritt.ca

Carole Fraser Chief Election Officer

Next council meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2013 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

B.C. to let festival, hotel drinkers roam By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

The B.C. government is moving ahead with promised liquor reforms, promising free-range drinking at music festivals, stadiums and hotels as well as eventual sales in grocery stores. Attorney General Suzanne Anton announced Friday the government is accepting all 73 recommendations from RichmondSteveston MLA John Yap, who led a consultation last year on updating archaic liquor laws. New rules include eliminating the requirement for fencing around music festival beer gardens, licensing the entire site via a simpler application. “This will allow families to stay together at events,

reduce costs for festival organizers and make the festival experience that much better for all fans of live music,” Bob D’Eith, executive director of Music B.C. said. Along with a dip in the Canadian dollar, the move should be good news for the Squamish Valley Music Festival in early August. Organizers have announced a high-profile lineup including Detroit rapper Eminem, Quebec’s Arcade Fire and Hawaiian singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. The normally laid-back Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival had an incident in 2009 when reggae-rock band Bedouin Soundclash invited patrons of the packed beer garden to break down the fence and join the main throng in

Attendees of the 2011 Merritt Mountain Music Festival cool off in the river. Soon, festival-goers around the province will be allowed to roam festival grounds with alcoholic drinks in hand as the requirement for fenced-off beer gardens gets an update from the B.C. government. Herald file photo

front of the stage for their final Saturday night set. The invitation was quickly accepted, with damage restricted mainly to the snow fencing. The Merritt Mountain

Music Festival ran for nearly 20 years, becoming notorious for uninhibited all-night parties featuring outdoor couches and hot tubs. It was cancelled in 2010

after efforts to tone it down resulted in poor attendance. It was revived for 2011, then cancelled again in 2012. It has since been replaced by the Bass Coast

Music and Art Festival, a dry event that relocated from Squamish last year. The country crowd now has the option of the Rockin’ River Music Fest in Mission Aug. 7-9, with this year’s lineup including Rascal Flatts and Terri Clark. In sports stadiums, hard liquor sales will no longer be restricted to premium seating and private boxes. Anton warned that some recommendations, such as liquor sales in grocery stores, will take time to implement, and legislation is needed for some changes. The B.C. Government Employees’ Union, representing government liquor store workers, called for the new “store within a store” expansion to be publicly owned and staffed by its members.

Group yard sale planned for Love to Dance Academy of directors. Van Rensburg said the directors are mostly parents of children who take dance lessons at the school. “They want the

From Page 3 Time is of the essence, as Nel was told to leave Canada within 90 days on Jan. 10. People connected with the school, including parents of dance students, have spearheaded much of the fundraising. However, the cause has caught the attention of other community members who aren’t directly involved with it. Even a person from Ontario who heard about it through the grapevine contributed. Nel said it’s wonderful to feel so much community support, and to hear that her work with dancers from ages two to 72 is valued. Van Rensburg said much of the support is due to Nel’s positive connection with

best for their kids, so they’re going to be very involved,” she said, adding she’s looking forward to fresh ideas from the board. For more informa-

tion on the fundraisers, go to the Save Our Ballet Studio Merritt Fundraiser Facebook page. Anyone interested in selling items at the

yard sale can contact Vanessa van Rensburg at 315-9973 or email dddance.sa@gmail. com. The yard sale runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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students. “You can’t put just anyone in here,” she said. “It’s all for the chil-

dren,” Nel added. In the meantime, the Merritt Dance Society has appointed an entirely new board

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HERALD OPINION Senate gets scrutiny it deserves In one fell swoop this week, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau knocked 32 senators on their butts and set in motion yet another firestorm of debate on the relevance and purpose of the Canadian Senate. Is this an honest stab at reform or a cynical effort to distance the Liberal party from possible future scandals involving expenses? The answer to that question depends on who you ask. Certainly, most Canadians outside of Ottawa would rather see the costly house of sober second thought demolished completely. But, if reform is all we can get in the short term, kicking Liberal senators out of caucus provides at least some opportunity for independence. It would take an army of political scientists to sniff out whether this move makes a difference in the long term. But, the fact remains — stunt or not — Trudeau has done more to change the Senate this week than any prime minister or party leader has done in previous generations. While the critics will scoff at what Trudeau has done, at least he has done something. And, while Prime Minister Stephen Harper deserves scorn for his hypocrisy in appointing senators after saying he would not do so, voters need to remember that his Conservatives are awaiting a court decision on making the Senate an elected body. Yes, scorn can be heaped at Harper, but note also he is following on his pledge to try to make the Senate an elected body. Between Trudeau and the prime minister, we may yet get some use out of the useless Red Chamber. — Kamloops This Week

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Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS The other day I got completely caught up in the sinkhole that is clicking links posted by friends on Facebook. One link took me to the

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website of an Italian photographer, whose projects tend to be international in scope. One particular series of photographs that interested me was called Toy Stories. It featured children from around the world with their most prized possessions laid out neatly around them. A little boy in Ukraine perches solemnly on the back of a drab couch with 10 toy guns laid out in front of him and a sheriff ’s helmet in the middle. A young Italian girl stands on her bed with a

series of pink and purple toys, three dresses, and a handful of Barbie (or similar) dolls lined up in front of her bed. A little Chinese girl has dozens of blocks and stuffed animals arranged around her. A Haitian girl stands proudly with one doll and some very small trinkets. A Botswanian girl grins with a single stuffed monkey. An Alaskan boy takes pride in two sleds and two shovels. The photographer, Gabriele Galimberti, wrote

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that all the children featured in the project were essentially the same — they all just wanted to play. I certainly don’t think this is a groundbreaking revelation, but while it’s not the first time someone’s suggested kids just want to be kids, it is still fairly striking to see these kids in different settings around the world with what they value so much. The concept of play is a great equalizer. Moreover, the photographer explained in a blog post that the biggest differences between kids

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in different countries he noticed weren’t necessarily differences in the kids themselves, but rather in how they play and in their parents. The richest kids were more possessive over their toys and took longer to let him play than poorer kids, who were used to playing with their friends outside. Not surprisingly, he found that parents tended to provide their kids with toys that reflected their own values or the family’s interests.

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YOUR OPINION Speak up

More letters for dance teacher Dear Editor,

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“The dance is over, the applause subsided but the joy and the feeling will stay with you forever.” — W.M. Tory The above quote sums up my short experience dancing under the direction of Lizette Nel at the Love to Dance Academy in Merritt. Recently retired, I signed up to dance. Lizette is singular in her teaching and passion for developing a strong and vibrant dance community in Merritt. The history of building up enrolment at the dance academy is documented and written about, but the effect of such an immigration debacle facing our wee town is as important to consider. Lizette’s skill and passion to provide programs that accommodate any level of skill, from a desire to learn basic steps to formal Royal Academy of Dance training and testing, is driven by the joy and feeling of helping others like me gain confidence at learning the steps and patterns of basic dance. There is much to learn from Lizette’s immigration story. Let’s hope Merritt can, as a small town deserving of developing continuity in arts programs, step up and support Lizette Nel. In support of dance and arts,

I am sure you are aware of the situation in Merritt regarding Lizette Nel and the immigration department. I cannot believe this decision that she must close her dance studio and return to South Africa. I know Lizette personally. She is a wonderful, caring and talented lady. She has been fulfilling a place in our community that has been missing for years. She has all her students’ interests at heart. She has tried to include all ages in her dance studio from tots to adults to seniors, for children with differences, and for children who cannot afford dance classes. She has been a very contributing person to Merritt, to British Columbia and to Canada. Merritt needs Lizette Nel.

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Effects of emotions a great equalizer From Page 6 For instance, a Latvian mother who drove a taxi bought her son miniature cars. If you’re interested, you can find the photo essay online at gabrielegalimberti.com under “projects.” Just make sure you have a little bit of time to devote to it, lest you click around his website. One of his other projects is a photo essay of twins

in the “twin capital of the world” in southern Brazil. In an utterly bizarre origin story, it’s believed that Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor who conducted genetic experiments to produce twins, fled to South America and set up his laboratory in Candido Godoi. He also has a project that documented his couchsurfing journey across the world, featuring photos of the (often quirky) people he stayed with and the story of

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Pair on crystal meth makes 3 false calls On Jan. 24, Merritt RCMP responded to three separate 911 calls from a residence in the 1500 block of Blair Street. In all three calls, a male and female told police that several people were trying to break into their house and beat them up. In all three cases, the information provided to police was false. The second time police attended the residence, both people were told that if they continued to make false reports, they would be arrested for public mischief. On the third call, a local 34-year-old man and a 35-year-old female from Kamloops were arrested for public mischief and held to prevent a continuation of the offence. It was determined that both were hallucinating due to crystal meth use. Both were held in custody and released when they

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was later recovered and is being examined. The investigation is continuing. If anyone has any information about this, they are asked to call the Merritt detachment or Crime Stoppers.

could care for themselves. Several hours after being released from custody, both the male and female were again arrested under the Mental Health Act. Crystal meth was again a factor with this couple.

Arrested after trying to hide behind cars On Jan. 25 at approximately 12:30 a.m., Merritt RCMP observed a male trying to hide behind some cars in the parking lot of a local licensed establishment. The local 24-yearold man was later arrested by police when it was discovered that he was breaching previous court-imposed conditions. These conditions included a curfew and a no alcohol condition on two separate probation orders. He was remanded in custody and appeared before a provincial court judge on Jan. 27 in Kamloops. He was subsequently released on a recognizance of bail with conditions again being placed on his behaviour.

Driving prohibition On Jan. 24 at approximately 1 a.m., Merritt RCMP stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction at Houston Street and Jackson Avenue. The driver, a local 23-year-old man, produced his driver’s licence but computer checks revealed that he was to be served a four-month driving prohibition notice under Section 93(1)(a)(ii) of the Motor Vehicle Act. Stolen cigars On Jan. 24, Merritt RCMP responded to an alarm at the local Petro-Canada gas station located in the 3500 block of Voght Street. Police discovered the front door had been smashed by a rock. Video surveillance showed a male wearing a red hoodie and a black jacket smashing the window with the rock and coming out with a box of cigars. The box

Shed B&E Sometime between Jan. 25 and 29, a resident in the 200 block of Highway 8 in Lower Nicola advised that

unknown person(s) stole numerous tools from a shed located at the rear of the property. Stolen items include: four or five crescent wrenches, four big sockets, two or three pipe wrenches and a battery tester. If anyone has any information about this, they are asked to call the Merritt detachment or Crime Stoppers. Assault at gas station A 21-year-old local female is facing charges of assault and uttering threats after an incident at a local gas station on Jan. 28. Police are still investigating the occurrence and are asking for the public’s assistance if anyone witnessed an altercation at the Petro-Canada gas station between 9:30 and 10 p.m. on Jan. 28. If anyone has any information about this, they are asked to call the Merritt detachment or Crime Stoppers. Home flooded and kitchen appliances stolen in B&E Sometime overnight between Jan. 25 and 26, Merritt RCMP responded to a residential break and enter in the 1800 block of Douglas Street.

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The owner reported that the back door had been kicked in and that the stove and microwave were missing. The frame of the back door was broken. The refrigerator and the dishwasher had been left in place, although the dishwasher water conduit had been broken and all the main floor had been flooded. If anyone has any information about this, they are asked to call the Merritt detachment or Crime Stoppers. Impaired driver’s vehicle impounded On Jan. 30 at approximately 2 a.m., Merritt RCMP observed a vehicle travelling fast on Chapman Street. The vehicle was stopped and the driver, a local 24-year-old female, was found to have been drinking. Investigation determined that her ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired. Her driving privileges were suspended for 90 days and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Merritt detachment: (250) 378-4262 Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS

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Sale of Sagebrush golf course all but complete By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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The award-winning Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club, located on the shores of Nicola Lake at Quilchena is about to be purchased by Newmark Properties, a Langley-based residential development company. The pending new owners have pledged to open the previously private course to more public play, and to inject a considerable amount of capital into the facility in order to make it more desirable as a destination resort. “I have been familiar with Sagebrush since before the grass was even grown, and I played it before it opened,” said Mat Munro, Newmark’s director of sales and marketing, in a Jan. 29 article by the Vancouver Sun’s Brad Ziemer. “I knew how special the golf course was. The opportunity came up [to purchase it], and here we are.” While this is Newmark Properties’ first foray into golf course ownership, Munro said

the company is more than up for the challenge. “I have previous experience in the golf industry, and we’re bringing in some key people with experience,” he said. According to Munro, the biggest task for the new ownership is to move Sagebrush from a private to a semi-private model with generous opportunities for the general public to play the unique course. “We’re still going to offer corporate and individual memberships,” said Munro, “but we are also going to be open to public play. We would love to have people just come in and play 18 holes. “We’ll probably be up around $149 shoulder season to $199 peak time,” said Munro in reference to projected greens fees for the upcoming season. “We’ll probably be the highest in B.C., but we won’t be far off [other rates]. And I think that we’ll add a lot of value to those rates as we build our amenities.” Munro said that Newmark definitely

A BEAUTY AND A BEAST Sagebrush Golf Course, located on 390 acres of hillside overlooking Nicola Lake at Quilchena, has received a number of accolades since opening in 2009. It was ranked 11th on ScoreGolf’s latest top 100 ranking of Canadian courses, and GolfWeek magazine named it Canada’s eighth-best “modern” course. Its greens average 10,000 square feet, with two in excess of 20,000 square feet — amongst the largest to be found anywhere. Photo provided by Slap Communications

wants to promote the destination-resort aspect of the Sagebrush experience. “Our biggest goal is to build a substantial clubhouse up there, where we can have amenities to offer our guests that want to stay on the property. We would like to start the clubhouse this year.” The new Sagebrush owners have already teamed up with

Sandpiper Golf Couse in Harrison Mills to offer a one-of-a-kind, three-day package that will include golf, sturgeon fishing, fly-fishing and helicopter transportation between the two courses. “People come from all over the world to go sturgeon fishing [in B.C.] and to go flyfishing at Douglas Lake Ranch,” said Munro. “We’re bringing those

aspects into an experience that also includes playing golf at two very different, extremely beautiful golf courses.” In 2013, Sagebrush played host to two notable events — the CJGA Sagebrush Junior Classic in late April and the Merritt Centennials Sagebrush Classic charity and fundraising event in August. Munro said that the new owners have every

intention of hosting both events again in 2014. “We’ll have both events back this year,” he said. “We’ll do whatever it takes to be part of that again. And once we have our new clubhouse, it will allow us to host these events properly. “My goal is to open up this little gem, and get a lot of people familiar with it,” said Munro.

Based on the principles of nature-based “minimalism”, and created by architect Rod Whitman and designers Richard Zokol and Armen Suny, Sagebrush Golf Course is a classical, links-style golf course that has been referred to as one of the finest layouts in the game. Sagebrush, which first opened in 2009, offers golf enthusiasts a chance to play the game the way it was meant to be, with no obstacles or unnaturally-landscaped flower beds. The tagline Play for Your Soul couldn’t be more fitting given the way the course is gently nestled into natural benches on the undulating hillside overlooking the majestic Nicola Lake. Sweeping fairways follow the natural contours of the land, and the huge greens are reminiscent of the ‘old country’.

New Centennials netminder Schamerhorn finally in Merritt By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Almost three weeks after being acquired at the British Columbia Hockey League trade deadline, the Merritt Centennials finally have their second netminder in town and in uniform. Eighteen-year-old Jarrod Schamerhorn arrived in Merritt last Thursday evening, jst in time to meet his new teammates before suiting up in a reserve role on Friday night against the West Kelowna Warriors — a game the Cents won 2-1 in double overtime. A native of Kelowna, the six-foot two-inch, 183-pound Schamerhorn was

acquired Jan. 10 by Merritt from the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League for future considerations. The need for a second goaltender was made necessary when 19-year-old Russell Sanderson left the Centennials after Christmas to join the Jr. B Campbell River Storm of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. Schamerhorn was only briefly with the Hurricanes after beginning the year with the Portland Winterhawks. In four games with the ’Canes, Schamerhorn had a 7.85 GAA and .822 SV%. With the

Winterhawks, his stats were a 4.40 GAA and .875 SV% in 10 appearances. Prior to playing at the major junior level with Portland and Lethbridge, Schamerhorn divided his 2012-13 season between the Nanaimo Clippers of the BCHL and the Beaver Valley Nitehawks of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. In seven appearances with the Clippers, Schamerhorn went 3-2 with a 2.20 GAA and .928 SV%. The much-travelled netminder played for the Golden Rockets of the KIJHL in 2011-12. In 29 starts for the Jr. B team, Schamerhorn

had a 12-14-1 record, a 3.34 GAA and an ..897 SV%. Schamerhorn began his hockey career away from home in 2010-11, playing for the Kootenay Ice major midgets and the Castlegar Rebels of the KIJHL. Schamerhorn didn’t have to wait long before seeing game action with his new Merritt team. He replaced starting netminder Devin Kero at the 30-minute mark of Saturday night’s game between the Cents and Trail Smoke Eaters. Schamerhorn stopped 15 of 17 Smokies’shots in a Wild West sort of game that Merritt eventually won 9-6.

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$750/month incl. heat & laundry.

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Rentals Mobile Homes & Pads 3 bdrm 2 bath double wide trailer in L.N. Newly reno, 1/2 acre, quiet spot $975 plus damage deposit. Avail Mar. 1st. Call 250-378-4166 Available immediately, 1 bedroom trailer. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, heat and light included. $850 per month. 250378-0887

Homes for Rent 5 bdrm & den 3 1/2 bath, c/vac, 7 appls, c/air and much more. Avail immed. $1250 plus UTIL. N/p, n/s, ref and credit check required. 778228-6378. Craigs List - Kamloops for pics

Rentals Suites, Lower 2 bdrm basement suite. Avail immed. $800/mon. util. incl. W/d, no pets and no smoking. May req. ref. Contact Sandy or Jas at 250-315-4675 Large 3 bdrm lower suite for rent. F/s, heat incl., w/d on site. Avail March 1/14. $750 month. No pets, no-smoking. 604-701-6493

Suites, Upper 2 bdrm suite, laminate floors, recently reno’d, shared laundry $650 incl. util. Avail immed. N/s, N/p, ref. and credit check req. 778-228-6378

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Rooms for Rent Looking for boarders, furnished rooms available March 1st. Beautiful home. Must be working, prefer contract workers, close to down town core. Not for permanent residence. Basement for 600 hundred, or upstairs room for 500 hundred. Includes utilities, but does not include food. Call Tracey at 250-378-8852

Suites, Lower 2 bdrm above grd suite on Bann St. Reno’d with small private outdoor area, util & cable incl. No smoking, pets, parties or drugs. Avail Feb. 15/14 250-378-9499

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of Helen Eleanor Rule, deceased, formerly of #21 - 1401 Nicola Ave, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1L8. Creditors and others having claims are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned executor, C/O Nick Weiser, Webber Weiser MCKinley and Kay, 285 Seymour St., Kamloops, BC, V2C 2E7 on or before February 14th 2014, after which the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

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HOUSE & ATTACHED GARAGE

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$25,000

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GROCERY GIVEAWAY

FEBRUARY 6th - March 31st 2014, SHOP AT ANY OF THE PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

1800 Garcia Street

250-378-9238

1951 Garcia Street

250-378-6882

250-378-5252

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PLANET HAIR & SPA 2049 Nicola Street

250-378-9255

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Nicola Plumbing & Heating

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2099 Garcia Streeet

2040 Granite Avenue

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2064 Coutlee Avenue

250-378-4943

MERRITT LUMBER SALES 2152 Douglas Street

250-378-5382

*no purchase necessary

2145 Quilchena Avenue 250-378-4695

2151 Coutlee Avenue

250-378-5104

2052B Quilchena Avenue

250-378-4644

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BONUS ENTRY! THIS COUPON WILL APPEAR AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH MERCHANT’S AD IN THE MERRITT HERALD BETWEEN FEBRUARY 6 AND MARCH 31, 2014. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON. BRING YOUR COUPON INTO EACH CORRESPONDING MERCHANT TO REDEEM YOUR BONUS ENTRY.

2101 Quilchena Avenue 250-378-0331

FIRMAN AUTO PARTS LTD. 2114 Nicola Avenue

250-378-2722

& Appliances Ltd.

2025 Coutlee Avenue

250-378-2332

SEE YOUR MERRITT HERALD THURSDAYS FOR SEMI-FINALISTS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN APRIL 1, 2014

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