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IHA investigating Woodward Road biosolids plan By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Representatives from the Ministry of Environment and Interior Health Authority say they ensure biosolids are regulated, and health and environmental risks are next to none. The Civic Centre was packed for the day-long Nicola Watershed Community Round Table public forum on Monday, which had six presentations on the topic, each of which was followed by questions from the crowd of about 400 people. Residents raised concerns surrounding public health, environmental impacts and odour. Some were concerned with the regulations and expressed displeasure with a lack of public consultation, which led to the product being trucked here from other cities. While members of the public stood at one end of the room raising concerns — and sometimes even heated opposition toward biosolids — presenters at the other end painted an overall positive view of the fertilizer. The public forum was brought together by the Nicola Watershed Community Round Table after concerns were raised by residents of the Sunshine Valley Estates that drinking water sources in the Sunshine Valley might be contaminated if the company BioCentral was allowed to apply biosolids to a property on Woodward Road. The company has been operating a biosolids composting facility on Sunshine Valley Road for about a Merritt Youth & Family Resources Society

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year, much to the dismay of nearby residents. The Ministry of Environment’s Cassandra Caunce told the Herald that after hearing people’s concerns, the ministry plans to visit BioCentral’s composting facility this week to verify the operation is indeed on par with provincial regulations. Caunce also said that if provincial regulations are followed, there should be little to no risk to human health and the environment in the area where biosolids activity is taking place. Interior Health Authority health protection team leader Mike Adams told the crowd that when it comes to the land application of

biosolids, the role of IHA is to determine if there are significant human health risks that have not been addressed by the proponent of a land application plan. IHA is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Drinking Water Protection Act, and the proponent of land application of biosolids is obligated to ensure drinking water sources are protected, he said. “Interior Health takes the health of Merritt residents seriously, and we review all applications. If there’s ever a time that we felt the risks were too high, our medical health officer does have the authority to issue a do not proceed order,” Adams said. Both the IHA and the

Ministry of Environment have reviewed the biosolids land application plan for the Woodward Road property and have requested more information from the proponent with regards to setbacks from surface water, slopes on the property, groundwater, drinking water and habitat protection. “Once we get that additional information we’ll review it, and after we’ve had a chance to review it, then we would make some decisions about what the next appropriate steps are,” Adams said. If there are issues that cannot be corrected, the IHA could issue an order not to proceed with the land application.

INFORMATION EXPECTED IN THE SPRING Environmental health officers have visited the site where the biosolids are to be applied. Neil Caine, the waterboard chair for the Sunshine Valley Estates, has said the location of BioCentral’s application of biosolids on Woodward Road is in the housing development’s watershed. IHA spokesperson Michaela Swan said the intended location to apply biosolids is in a watershed, but the IHA needs more information to determine if the application meets the requirements to be in such a

sensitive area. Adams told the Herald the IHA’s expectation from a proponent operating in a watershed is to identify water sources that could be impacted, and make sure no drinking water wells are nearby. Adams said one of the multiple pieces of information the IHA is seeking from the proponent with regards to Woodward Road is to determine the high water mark of a seasonal lake located on the property. Knowing this would ensure land application of biosolids is taking place outside a buffer zone for the lake. “There was some sitespecific information regarding this notification that we wanted additional information on,” Adams said. The Ministry of Environment will also assess the requested information and visit the proposed site for land application of biosolids, Caunce said. “We’re monitoring it closely,” she said. The additional information requested by the Ministry of Environment and IHA is expected to be received in the spring. Until these regulatory bodies review the additional material and consider it compliant with the province’s Organic Matter Recycling Regulation, no biosolids can be spread on the Woodward Road property. Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart attended the public forum and information session on Monday. She said she didn’t know much about biosolids prior to the meeting.

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RCMP seeking serial bank robber Merritt RBC robbery linked to seven others RCMP are seeking the suspect in a string of robberies at financial institutions in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan — including Merritt’s Royal Bank on Dec. 23. The man is described as Caucasian, between 25 and 35 years old with a slim build, between five feet, six inches and six feet tall with a brown beard. In each case, he was wearing dark clothing, a black tuque, dark sunglasses and gloves. Each case involved a weapon being Security camera footage from Merritt. produced or mentioned. In the case of the Merritt robbery, no weapon was produced. The suspect fled each robbery with an undisclosed amount of cash on foot. No employees or customers present at the time of the robberies were physically hurt. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, and police caution members of the public not to approach him. Anyone with information on these Security camera footage from High River, Alta. robberies or the identity of the suspect is asked to call the RCMP’s tip line at 1-844-887-6287. The dates and locations of the robberies are as follows: • Dec. 1 at 2:42 p.m. in Princeton • Dec. 9 at 4:37 p.m. in Vernon • Dec. 19 at 4:55 p.m. in High River, Alta. • Dec. 23 at 4:54 p.m. in Merritt • Jan. 8 at 7:16 p.m. in Swift Current, Sask. • Jan. 13 at 5:55 p.m. in Lethbridge, Security camera footage from Lethbridge, Alta. Alta. • Jan. 16 at 3:30 p.m. in Claresholm, Alta. • Jan. 21 at 5:55 p.m. in Aldergrove, B.C.

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Fishermen undeterred by charges By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Local fishermen plan to continue fighting for access to fish on Corbett Lake, undeterred by recent trespassing charges. Back on Jan. 17, a group of people were charged with trespassing when they went ice fishing on the lake, which is said to be completely surrounded by private property. Contrary to other media

reports, police did not arrest 13 people that day. The two RCMP officers who attended the call charged 10 people with trespassing and issued them tickets. Three members of the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club continued to fish on the lake after receiving tickets and were given 15 minutes to leave the lake, facing arrest if they didn’t comply, Sgt. Norm Flemming said. The situation ended without

arrests taking place. Fish and Game Club director Rick McGowan, one of the defiant fishermen, said they crossed over an area that is public land in order to get to the lake, and therefore no one was trespassing. Flemming, however, said that all the research he and fellow officers with the Merritt RCMP detachment have done suggests there isn’t public access as the entire lake is surrounded by private land, and therefore accessing it is considered

trespassing. Flemming said that he informed the Fish and Game Club back in December that they could be charged with trespassing if they accessed the lake. McGowan told the Herald they plan to fish out at Corbett Lake again. “We’re going back, and they’re going to have to drag us off of there, because that is a public property and it’s a public lake,” McGowan said.

Regulatory bodies require more info From Page 1 She said after hearing the concerns expressed, her focus is on working with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to address those concerns. “We’re hearing strongly from the residents that this isn’t something they want, and so that’s something we need to deal with and figure out how we’re going to move forward on that,” Tegart said. Randy Murray, TNRD director for the area in which biosolids are being composted near Merritt, said he was glad to see the large turnout to the meeting — an indicator of how seriously residents are taking the issue. “It was a very informative session,” Murray said. He said there were a lot of great questions from qualified people in the audience, some which were answered and others which remain unanswered. He said the meeting went a long way to better understanding the problem. The Nicola Community Watershed Round Table plans to hold another biosolids meeting in the future. Murray said to him, the situation surrounding biosolids is greater than whether or not biosolids are allowed by Ministry

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of Environment rules and regulations. He said it’s a problem that a compost facility and biosolids land application can occur in his area without notifying and consulting the TNRD. “I’m still looking at this from a political perspective,” he said, noting issues of odour, negative publicity, increased truck traffic and decreasing property values. Logan Lake Mayor Robin Smith also attended the public meeting. She said that there is a biosolids facility that has been operating near Logan Lake, which has caused concerns regarding odour. “It’s been a really informative session for me to learn a lot more about what it is that is arriving in our backyard,” Smith said. RESIDENTS CONTINUE TO QUESTION SAFETY The production of biosolids involves a heating process that eliminates pathogens and the majority of compounds such as hormones and pharmaceuticals, the Ministry of Environment states. Biosolids are derived from sewage, which consists of liquid waste from households, as well as commercial businesses such as

hotels and light industry, but not typically heavy industry. Consultant and biologist Joanne Harkness of the Kelowna-based environmental engineering firm Urban Systems gave an overview of what biosolids are in her presentation at the meeting as well. When sewage is treated at a water treatment facility, organic solids and dissolved matter is separated from items such as plastics, which go to landfills. The material that becomes biosolids undergoes further treatments and is broken down to the point where no portion of it is recognizable as feces. “It’s not feces, it’s the micro-organisms that break down our feces,” Harkness told the Herald. The end product, when used properly, is a low-risk fertilizer that can be handled in a similar way to any other fertilizer, she said. Regarding odour concerns, Harkness said it’s a personal nuisance and it is hard to prove if there is or isn’t a relationship between biosolids odour and health concerns. “We do treatment to create biosolids, and when we treat, it’s quite a controlled process – it’s a scientific and engineered process,” Harkness told the crowd.

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Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR), which was enacted in 2002. The OMRR sets standards for biosolids production and application with criteria such as the allowable amount of a variety of metals, allowable level of pathogens, the rate of land application and prediction of the effects on soil with regards to metal levels after application. The regulation also dictates setbacks from water, roads and properties, as well as restrictions based on the class of biosolids, for animal grazing and planting food crops, the ministry states. Land application of biosolids to grow food crops for human consumption hasn’t occurred in B.C. Agassiz-based company BioCentral intends to spread biosolids on a Woodward Road property in the Sunshine Valley to grow grass for grazing cattle. Maryam Mofidpoor, environmental management officer for the Ministry of Environment, said the limits for levels of metals in Class A biosolids are tighter than the limits in the U.S. and Europe. “We have one of the best standards in the world,” Mofidpoor said.

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The Ministry of Environment says it allows the application of biosolids despite the fact that pharmaceutical products, hormones and personal care products might be present in biosolids because their research shows these compounds are found in low concentrations in wastewater residuals, break down in the process of biosolids production and break down in soils upon application. They also do not show any significant negative effect on the growth and reproduction of earthworms, plants and bacteria. However, many of the attendees at the nearly seven-hour meeting were not convinced biosolids are harmless. “Would you be comfortable — and I want an honest answer — living below something like this with no concerns?” city councillor Mike Goetz asked Harkness. “The question isn’t an easy one to answer, because it’s not just science involved. It’s perception, it’s fear,” Harkness replied, noting that people need to trust that the IHA and Ministry of Environment aim to protect public health and the environment. Biosolid production in B.C. is governed by the

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Drop-In Sessions in 2015 with Mayor Menard will be held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Ofﬁce at City Hall (second ﬂoor), 2185 Voght Street.

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Mayor Menard invites interested citizens to stop by and say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses. If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor at a Drop-In session please call reception at City Hall 250-378-4224.

Fourth quarter police report The following is an excerpt from the Jan. 27, 2015 regular council meeting agenda. Merritt detachment fourth quarter policing activity report: October to December 2014 General Duty During this quarter, general duty members responded to 1,564 calls for service, and the Merritt detachment processed 228 prisoners. During this period, Merritt officers have responded to 44 calls for service that have specifically been for Mental Health Act reasons. Twenty-four of these investigations have resulted in a person being brought to the hospital to be seen by a doctor. Five of these cases have resulted in the person being committed to hospital to receive extended treatment.

General Investigation Section The General Investigation Section (GIS) presently has two constables and one corporal. Although there were fewer investigations this quarter, they were more complicated and in-depth. The section has been noticed for its successful approaches to drug investigations and has also been providing learning opportunities to other detachments. A summary of some of the investigations are as follows: • A drug trafficking investigation was conducted involving a local resident. The investigation required lengthy surveillance and other investigative steps. As a result, a search warrant was obtained, several persons were arrested, and cash, drugs and

weapons were seized. Charges are being recommended. • Assisted Merritt General Duty and Combined Forces Special Enforcement Units (CFSEU) from

the Lower Mainland and Kelowna for two different investigations that brought CFSEU to Merritt. CFSEU units generally focus on investigations relating to organized crime.

JOB POSTING: Roads & Solid Waste Supervisor Applications are invited for the position of a Roads and Solid Waste Supervisor for the Public Works Department in the City of Merritt. For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 06, 2015 and should be addressed to:

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: For purpose of this procedure “Area 1” is designated by heavy black line and “Area 2” is all remaining streets.. Service Level based on Snow Accumulation: 0 – 5 cm: Area 1 only sanded AS PRIORITY 5 – 20 cm: City streets are graded and sanded in the following time frame: Area 1 – within eight (8) hours Area 2 – within thirty (30) hours Over 20 cm: Exceptional Snowfall – will call out such manpower and equipment as may be available and required to maintain city streets in as passable conditions as possible. Priorities: No.1 Emergency access routes to essential services such as hospital, police, ﬁre, ambulance, City services. Dangerous roadways including hills and intersections. No.2 Schools; No.3 Downtown Business Core; No.4 Highway Commercial properties; No.5 Residential properties Disposal: Residents, businesses and contractors are not permitted to blow or plow snow from private property onto right-of-ways, streets, lanes or walkways. Residents and businesses in areas with City sidewalks adjacent to roads shall be permitted to place snow from the walk on the road.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sidewalk Clearing: Every owner or occupier of residential zoned property shall remove snow or ice from sidewalks or pathways abutting the said property within twenty-four (24) hours of accumulation except for weekends and holidays.

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Every owner or occupier of real property shall immediately remove snow, ice or rubbish from the roof or other part of a structure adjacent to a highway or pathway or sidewalk where such snow or ice or rubbish presents a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian trafﬁc. Every owner or occupier of commercial or industrial zoned property shall remove snow or ice from sidewalk or pathways abutting the said property by ten (10) a.m. of any day and, as needed, following the accumulation of snow or ice. Complete copies of this procedure can be obtained at City Hall during regular business hours.

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Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualifications and proof of required licenses/certificates/ degrees will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m., February 13, 2015 by: Carole Fraser, Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

This procedure outlines the responsibility of the City, residents, businesses and contractors as it pertains to snow removal in Merritt.

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Position Summary: The Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing and performing maintenance on the City of Merritt Wastewater Treatment Plant and municipal distribution wells, sewage lift stations and other related equipment and facilities. The Chief Operator will be able to trouble shoot, resolve complex problems, perform various water and wastewater tests and make adjustments as required, coordinate and monitor the work of contractors and junior level operators.

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Next council meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

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Council tables motions on biosolids By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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City council tabled two motions regarding biosolids at its regular meeting on Jan. 27 so councillors have more time to clarify their wordings. The motions are ultimately intended to stop other communities from disposing of their biosolids in Merritt and to network with other local and regional governments to support their attempts to do the same. Both notices of motion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one by Coun. Mike Goetz and the other by Coun. Linda Brown â&#x20AC;&#x201D; were originally made at the Jan. 13 regular council meeting. They came back up on the agenda for the Jan. 27 meeting for voting, but council decided to postpone accepting or defeating either of the motions until they are re-worded. They are expected to come back up to be approved or defeated at the Feb. 24 regular council meeting. Council has a committee of the whole meeting on the subject of biosolids slated for Feb. 10 with members of the Friends of the Nicola Valley group,

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which is opposed to biosolids, and the local composting firm Good Earth Company, which currently processes the City of Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biosolids within city limits. Goetz said he wanted to tweak the wording of his motion so as to stop other communities from dumping their biosolids in Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city limits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any biosolids that are not from the city of Merritt should not be being spread on the fields inside the City of Merritt. They should be going to our Good Earth Company to be dealt with there,â&#x20AC;? Goetz said. His idea was that any company looking to process biosolids inside the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boundaries would require a permit from the city as well as public notice and signs posted on the property for a prescribed period of time. Goetz said ideally, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to prevent

other municipalities from using their biosolids in Merritt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I basically want to stop the ability for another community to dump their biosolids in this community. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I want,â&#x20AC;? Goetz said. City of Merritt chief administrative officer Allan Chabot said whether a municipal permitting process would be respected by the Ministry of Environment, which already does a provincial permitting process under the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation, would remain to be seen. He said a presentation by a ThompsonNicola Regional District representative at Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public forum on biosolids demonstrated the difficulty a regional government has in regulating the biosolids process already regulated at the provincial level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very difficult for

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operations at the Sunshine Valley site, and another to lobby the province through the Southern Interior Local Government Association and Union of British Columbia Municipalities. Chabot said bringing the motions back at the

Feb. 24 council meeting will allow them to use information from the committee of the whole meeting and also submit a motion to SILGA prior to that conventionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deadline on Feb. 27.

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HERALD OPINION Wolf kill last hope for B.C. caribou VICTORIA – When the B.C. government last resorted to shooting wolves from helicopters in the 1980s, an emotional public outcry forced a retreat. In the B.C. tradition, sensationseeking urban media and protesters led the way. An outraged reporter named Pamela Martin marched a BCTV crew off the road near Fort St. John to expose this presumed crime against nature. With TOM FLETCHER a metre of B.C. snow and temperatures VIEWS dipping to -40, they didn’t get far, but public sentiment was aroused enough for politicians to overrule wildlife biologists. This winter, while snow reveals the wolves’ location from the air, the choppers and rifles are out again. And my heart goes out to the biologists and First Nations hunters who face this grim task. The South Selkirk mountain caribou herd, which ranges between B.C., Idaho and Washington, has been the target of intensive conservation efforts by governments on both sides of the border. Six of the remaining 18 animals now wear radio collars. There were 46 in 2009, only 27 by 2012, and wolves have killed two more since last spring. Targeted hunting and trapping haven’t been sufficient, so up to 24 grey wolves are to be shot from the air before the snow melts. There are seven caribou herds in the South Peace, with the Graham herd the largest at about 700.

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The hard knocks to his head left him with the ability to see the geometry in everything around him from that day forward. Padgett suddenly saw shapes and angles everywhere in life, from fractals of water spiralling down a drain to arcs of light bouncing off a car window. Without formal training to understand what he was seeing or expressing it to others (when he could stave off his post-traumatic stress disorder long enough to communicate with people), he took to drawing what he was seeing. That included intricate drawings of his visual representation of pi, which helped him understand the infinite number that

measures the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. What he saw was that circles are actually polygons with so many sides, they appear to be smooth to the human eye. Doing his own research, Padgett determined he had synesthesia — a cognitive phenomenon wherein people perceive things using a blend of senses. Stimulation in one cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in another sensory pathway, resulting in a crossover of senses that varies from person to person. Among the most common forms of this rare condition is graphemecolour synesthesia, wherein people perceive letter

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and number characters as inherently coloured. There are other forms of synesthesia where people associate shapes with sounds, sounds with colours, words with tastes, and numbers with points in space. No two synesthetes are the same; every person experiences this phenomenon differently. Padgett’s synesthesia came as a surprise benefit to him when he could suddenly grasp mathematical concepts through the visual representation he perceived in action all around him. He went from being one of those kids in math class who asks, “When am I ever going to use this?” to being able to see it in

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use all around him, all the time. His incredible journey took him from carefree adrenaline junkie to a member of the exclusive club of less than 50 people identified in the world with acquired savant syndrome. There are many fascinating cases of brain damage seemingly unleashing amazing talents in people. Take Derek Amato, the Coloradan who planned to show off to a friend by making a super cool football catch while diving into a shallow pool. He miscalculated the diving distance and smashed his skull on the concrete bottom of the pool.

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Language around sludge misleading Dear Editor, As we head out of the Merritt forum on sludge waste (I am consciously not using the industry’s rebranded marketing term of “biosolids”), it is worth examining the terms and phrases employed by the companies and individuals who are pushing this insidious product into our beautiful valley. Because the disposal of the end-product of sewage treatment is such a big problem, there is a vast amount of money available for those who are willing to endorse these new and untested ‘solutions’ like trucking it away into other people’s backyards. We must be conscious of the words they use to push their product. Firstly, they tell us it is ‘compost.’ Well, as a garden-

er for most of my life, I can assure you this product is not compost. Because something is subjected to a process similar to composting does not make the substance into compost. Compost uses organic components — manures and plants for the most part. It does not include what is potentially in this sludge-waste: pathogens, carcinogens, heavy metals, industrial chemicals, medical waste, pesticides, cleaners et cetera. Allowing this lovely cocktail to be ‘composted’ or ‘treated’ or ‘cured’ does not eliminate anywhere near all the toxins present in this residual mass. To call this ‘compost’ is disingenuous and deceitful. Do not let them use this word. Secondly, they tell us this product and process is ‘safe.’Well, it isn’t. As

Harvard professor Caroline Snyder has clearly demonstrated, “there is no scientific evidence that land application is safe or sustainable.”1 This is why several European countries have outright bans on land applications. This is why “serious adverse health effects (including deaths) have been reported by hundreds of rural neighbours living and working adjacent to sludged sites.”1 This is why “none of the [U.S.’s] major food processing companies accept produce from growers that use sludge on their fields.”2 It is not ‘safe.’ Do not let them use this word. Thirdly, they tell us it is ‘fertilizer.’ I use a lot of manure in my gardening and composting: sheep, horse, cow and chicken. I have never used human waste. This is a personal

choice. Humans have been using this ‘night soil’ for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. It can be a natural and useful composted fertilizer. That said, what these trucks are bringing into our valley is not simply ‘night soil.’ It is a goulash of toxins mixed up with some human feces and whatever else goes down the cities’ sewer systems. Caroline Snyder’s work has shown how the application of sludge-waste will eventually bring crop production dramatically down. This comes as no surprise to any of us who have seen what industrial chemicals can do to plants. To call this product ‘fertilizer’ is to distort the very meaning of the word. Do not let them use this word. As someone who has taught composition at the college level for many years,

I know when someone is distorting a message by misusing language. What we are fighting for are three very simple words: earth, water and air. I am not willing to watch these being destroyed in front of me, nor am I willing to see the language I love used as a tool in this destruction and deception. Don Vincent Merritt Comment on NY Times green blog entry ‘Biosolids’ and Human Health, April 16, 2009 http://green.blogs. nytimes.com/2009/04/16/ biosolids-and-humanhealth/ 2 The Dirty Work of Promoting “Recycling” by Caroline Snyder, 2005 www.sludgefacts.org/ IJOEH_1104_Snyder.pdf 1

Human activity disrupts caribou habitat From Page 6 It’s the control group, left to fend for itself as a measure of wolf removal for the rest. The Burnt Pine herd is down to one bull, effectively extinct. The province and Treaty 8 First Nations are working on a plan to kill 120-160 wolves in that region. It’s long been accepted that resource roads, logging and recreational trail use have increased herd disruption and predator access through what would otherwise be seamless bush and deep snow. Snowmobiles and even backcountry skiers can shift the balance. Smithers-area outdoor enthusiasts are currently being urged to stay away from the Telkwa Mountains, where the caribou herd is down to fewer than 20 animals. Local hunting and snowmobile clubs have observed a ban on motorized travel since 2003, but of course there will always be yahoos who chase animals for fun. A mountain caribou recovery plan was implemented in 2007, protecting 2.2 million hectares from logging and road-building, includ-

Mountain caribou from the South Selkirk herd, which has fallen to 18 animals despite intensive conservation efforts. B.C. government photo

ing most of the core habitat of the South Selkirk herd. The Nature Conservancy of Canada bought 550 square kilometres in that region to protect habitat. Strategies include transplanting animals from healthier to weaker herds to increase genetic diversity,

and capturing and penning females with young calves to keep them from being picked off by wolves. The B.C. grey wolf population averages around 8,500, with managed hunting and trapping to protect livestock while preserving the wolf as apex predator in most of its wide

range. This context is seldom reported by Vancouver media, which mostly sees its role not as explaining issues but rather embarrassing whatever political party is in power, and providing an uncritical platform for the stop-logging-mining-energy crowd, which is seen as popular with urban viewers. Remember the spotted owl, with the fringe of its range extending into southern B.C.? Our branch-plant enviros marketed that one for years. Its core habitat is Washington and Oregon, where many sawmills were shuttered to “save” them. Now they’re shooting invasive barred owls, which have emerged as a greater threat to spotted owls than logging. Context is important. I suppose we’ll never know what difference the 1980s wolf kill would have made if it hadn’t been shouted down for TV ratings and urban enviro-donations. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Top tips for maintaining a healthy spine DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN A healthy spine is an often overlooked and essential part of a healthy lifestyle. People who suffer from back pain, particularly if it is long-term or chronic, are generally less healthy than those who do not. In fact, back pain costs are staggering not only financially, but also in terms of lost time from work and because of psychosocial problems that arise during the healing process associated with long-term back pain. Unfortunately, approximately 80 to 90 per cent of the population suffers from spinal pain at some point. People who are overweight or obese,

and who smoke, lift heavy objects, or have had a previous episode of back pain are more likely to experience future episodes of back pain. Because so many people suffer from spine pain, it’s important for you to try to keep your spine as healthy as possible. Following the simple posture, lifting, and healthy lifestyle tips listed below, you can help keep your back in good shape. Although these tips were taken from the American Chiropractic Association website, all chiropractors recommend the following spinal health tips:

Standing • When standing, keep one foot slightly in front of the other, with your knees slightly bent. This position helps to take the pressure off your low back. • Do not stand bent forward at the waist for prolonged periods of time. The muscles in your low back become deconditioned or fatigued in this position, which may lead to a back injury. Lifting • At all times, avoid twisting while lifting. Twisting is one of the most dangerous movements for your spine, especially while lifting.

• If the item is too heavy to lift, pushing it is safer for your back than pulling it. Whenever possible, use your legs, not your back or upper body, to push the item. • If you must lift a heavy item, get someone to help you.

hips, with your head up and back straight. • Avoid rolling your shoulders forward (slouching). • Try to maintain the natural concave curve in your low back.

also heal more slowly when they have an episode of back pain because the chemicals in tobacco smoke restrict the flow of blood to the tissues in and around your spine.

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• Sleeping on your back puts approximately 50 pounds of pressure on your spine. Other positions may be better. • Placing a pillow under your knees while lying on your back cuts the pressure on your spine roughly in half. • Lying on your side with a pillow between your knees will also significantly reduce the pressure on your low back. • Never sleep in a position that causes a portion of your spine to hurt. Most often, your body will tell you what position is best for you. Sitting • Keep your knees slightly higher than your

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to experience more anxiety and depression than men do. There is a connection between the need to constantly be working, thinking about all that needs to be done, and physical/emotional health. This constant pressure a woman puts on herself creates a good deal of stress: stress is a big factor in many

illnesses, and is also known to compromise the immune system. It is important to take little breaks throughout the day rather than to tell yourself you will relax after everything is done. If you wait until the end, either you will run out of time or you will already be exhausted. Little mini-breaks will do wonders for

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Work can wait, self-care can’t noticed that a man can be very productive and accomplish a lot, yet still will take time to sit and watch the game or have a little snooze. Men seem to understand the importance of taking a “time out” now and again. Many women could not even think of doing this. As long as there is something that still needs to be done, she cannot take a break. The problem is that there is always something more that could be done. Women seem to suffer more from physical ailments such as migraine headaches, bowel problems, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. They also seem

can certainly reduce your risk of developing it. As well, you should visit your chiropractor regularly so that he or she can help you maintain the mobility of the joints of the spine. These simple steps will help you keep your spine in good shape, making you a healthier and happier person.

the body and the soul. It could be a short meditation, a few yoga poses, a little nap, a cup of tea, or a few minutes of watching the sky and counting your blessings. The work can wait; caring for your own soul cannot. Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning psychotherapist.

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The half-local quartet River City Magic is set to launch its debut album, Road to Nowhere, with a release show at the Culture Club next Friday (Feb. 6). The steady, sturdy rock ’n’ roll record borrows elements from classic rock powerhouses George Thorogood and Neil Young. The result is a voice and style that’s all the jam band’s own. The album was recorded at the old Kettle Valley Railway station for Canford, which now sits on a private property in the Sunshine Valley. The whole record was recorded in one night in September, lending to its raw, lo-fi sound. “We just came out for a night, set up, and just recorded until 3 a.m.,” frontman JP Lancaster said. “There’s no one around so you can play as late and as loud as you want. “We kind of went with whatever happened happened — have character, have some charm, and have some flaws in there as well.” Recording live allowed the album to capture what the band is all about — the live performance with loose song structures, wherein the bandmates can play off one another. “The songs don’t have to be exactly the same every single time. We know the arrangements and know each other well enough that we can kind of mess around with them,” Lancaster said. “That, for me, is what makes it fun. “I would like to believe the live incarnation’s always going to be slightly different.” Lancaster returned to the rural studio a few weeks later to record the vocals. Then they sent it

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to one of Lancaster’s friends on Gabriola Island to tidy up the tracks. The finishing touch was album art created by another of Lancaster’s friends. “I wanted the album artwork to kind of be a bit bizarre and weird, to never make it able to be one thing,” he said. The album is named for the Talking Heads song about “the resignation to the eventual doom that we all face” and is an homage to

the record’s often dark lyrical subject matter, Lancaster said. Coldwater is a oneminute interlude with rippling guitar and an easy flow into Union Made, a rustic ode to the blue-collar restlessness of small-town living. The disc wraps up with the broody Looming To, an homage to the band’s rock ’n’ roll roots. While half of the band’s members are based in Kamloops — drummer Sean Schneider and bassist Mallory Johnson — the songs on the record are representative of Lancaster’s life in Merritt, he said. The record captures River City Magic at a

crossroads between the old material and the next chapter as he and his wife and bandmate Maggie Ollek prepare to relocate to Kamloops. “This is what I think should be representative of a rural town,” he said. “Being a band in Merritt or Kamloops is totally futile. You just have to do it because you like it.” Kamloops-based classic rock-inspired band The Caspians will open the show at the Culture Club on Granite Avenue. Tickets are available in advance from Brambles Bakery and Black’s Pharmacy. Doors to the all-ages show open at 7 p.m.

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New talents unlocked by injury From Page 6 Four days later, he returned to the friend’s house to hang out in the friend’s makeshift music studio. Amato was suddenly, inexplicably drawn to sit at an electric keyboard and began to play. He had never had a music lesson in his life and couldn’t read music, but he didn’t just pound the keys. For six hours, he played gorgeous, original music with challenging lyrical patterns that grew in volume, changed in tempo and harmonized under his 10 fingertips. Afraid he’d lose this newfound ability if he stopped, Amato played until he finally left the friend’s house in the wee hours of the next morning. Fellow Coloradan Alonzo Clemens suffered a severe head inju-

ry at age three. Shortly after his devastating fall, he began sculpting animals out of anything pliable with remarkable speed and accuracy. Today, his pieces can sell for thousands of dollars. Not bad for a half-hour’s work. England’s Pip Taylor discovered she could draw beautiful and life-like pencil sketches after recovering from a concussion and bruising to her brain caused by tumbling down a flight of stairs. Though these people gained remarkable talents after their brain injuries, acquired savant syndrome is believed to come with a tradeoff. In many cases, the more extreme the acquired talent, the more extreme the hurdles to overcome in order to use and understand that talent. Padgett was virtually a different person after

his attack than prior to. He suffered PTSD and obsessive-compulsive disorder so extreme, he was housebound nearly 24 hours a day for four years, only sneaking out late at night or early in the morning to stock up on groceries. He went from mullet-sporting social butterfly to mathematics-obsessed recluse. Clemons had to spend years re-learning how to talk, tie his shoes and dress himself, even though viewing a fleeting image of an animal gave him enough visual information to accurately represent it in a sculpture form. Still, the profound ability of the brain to heal enough to thrive in specific areas — even if it’s weakened in other areas — is remarkable. I like to think there’s genius capacity in all of us, even if it is wellhidden at times.

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The Merritt Fire Rescue Department needed to use the Jaws of Life to remove two people from a car Sunday night. Five firefighters responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 5 two kilometres south of Larson Hill at about

9:10 p.m. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to open both the driver and passenger side doors of a Toyota Tacoma, extricating the male driver, 28, and his female passenger, 23, who were from Kamloops. The driver was travelling at about 110 kilometres per hour and hit a patch of black ice,

causing the vehicle to fishtail and exit the road to the right. The vehicle hit a ditch and continued travelling for about 100 feet beside the ditch before coming to a stop on all four tires, RCMP Sgt. Norm Flemming said. The tires were said to have good tread on them. The two sustained

minor injuries, and the Jaws of Life were used for cautionary reasons, Flemming said. He said speed relative to conditions was the cause of the accident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going less than the posted speed limit, [it] doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necessarily safe to travel, or at the speed that

youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going,â&#x20AC;? Flemming said. He said driving over black ice at 110 kilometres per hour is more likely to cause the tires to spin quickly â&#x20AC;&#x153;and send you sideways one way or the other. Then there can be an overcorrection thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to cause you some trouble,â&#x20AC;? Flemming said.

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six orders to comply with the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nuisance abatement bylaw. Receiving no reply, the city sent contractors in to clean up the property by weeding it and mowing the grass, then sending the owners the bill. In the event the new order to remove the trailer is ignored, the city will seek, hire and send in contractors to do the work, then apply the cost of the cleanup against the property as taxes. If the taxes arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t paid on the property, then the property enters default and can be disposed of through a tax sale. In the meantime, the simple presence of the trailer on the lot stands is a reminder of the crimes committed there, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flaherty said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since the date of this tragedy, the property has remained vacant, has incurred significant damage to the interior, and exists as an offensive stigma to the immediate neighbours and the whole community,â&#x20AC;? he told council in his report. Councillors agreed the presence of the building is a blight on the neighbourhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel bad for the people who live around there who have to look at that piece of property,â&#x20AC;? Coun. Dave Baker said.

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Beautifully renovated inside & out. Spacious 4 bedrm home on quiet street on 0.25 acre lot with U/G sprinklers. Home has new bathrm, flooring, paint, windows, siding & new furnace.

Located in quiet location, across from elementary school. This 3 bedroom home is on a concrete foundation, electrical is up to code, has had some updates. Nice flat lot, has carport and 11x12 storage shed.

3 bedroom rancher with fantastic views of the valley. 5 yrs old, open concept plan, vaulted ceilings in kitchen, 3 baths. 2 car garage with exposed appgregate concrete driveway.

Nice 5 bedrm home with single garage and fenced backyard. 3 bedrms up, 2 pce powder on main, 2 bedrms down in partly finished bsmt with laundry. New windows upstairs, new HW tank & new washer.

4 bedrm executive home in desirable neighbourhood. Quality throughout, Brazilian HW floors, Merlot kitchen cabinets, F/P, central A/C. Patio in back, U/G sprinklers, 2 car garage, RV parking.

4 bedroom home with good floor plan, newer kitchen and flooring, in family oriented area, close to schools. Has 2 bedrm inlaw quarters in walkout bsmt. Fantastic views of the city.

4 bedrms on the top floor plus a ground level 2 bedrm suite. Large oak kitchen, spacious living and family rooms, skylights, 4 pce ensuite. Great views from back sundeck.

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$299,900

$189,900

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$99,900

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

Well maintained home in good family area & close to school. Bright living room, spacious kitchen, huge family room, 3 bedrooms up, 2 baths, newer vinyl windows & fenced backyard with patio.

This spacious rancher has 3 bedrms, 2 pce ensuite, galley kitchen with nook, large family rm with gas F/P, large living rm, office & storage room. Large detached shop with 2 bays. Lots of RV parking.

Immaculate 3 bedroom home on 0.27 acre lot, nicely landscaped. Home has open concept, kitchen with eating bar, skylight, dining area, living room has gas F/P, large master bedrm with ensuite.

Two bedroom upper level apartment with in-suite laundry. Good investment opportunity. Close to downtown core and recreation facilities. Property is sold “as is”.

3 bedroom family home close to schools & amenities. Home has large living room and kitchen, sliding glass doors to covered deck and fully fin. Bsmt. 24x24 detached shop.

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#2346

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

Unfinished house on 2 city lots, close to river and amenities. This house is in the rough framing stage and a renovation will need a new building permit before completion. As is where is.

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

Beautiful 4 bedrm home with 3 baths, spacious gourmet kitchen, formal dining & living room with balcony, and the fully fin. Walkout bsmt has large games room with wet bar, Lots of parking.

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

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

Clean, spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 2 down, newer floors & kitchen cabinets. In desirable area close to shopping & amenities. Newer vinyl windows, detached garage, fenced backyard.

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

7 strata titled townhomes, all within walking distance from downtown. Close to all amenities. Being sold below assessed value at only $88,167 per unit. All are currently rented. Call for full details.

Great recreational area all year round. Lovely 2 bedroom home with attached double garage with guest room & 3 pce bath. Maple kitchen cabinets, S/S appl, island sink. RV parking.

#2334

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#2339

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#2343

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$57,000

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

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

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

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

In new subdivision, this 2 bedroom home features an open floor plan, country kitchen, master with W/I closet, 4 pce ensuite & 13x10 deck. Single garage. Includes appliance package.

Newer 2 bedroom apartment in “The Summit” comes with stainless steel appliances, 1.5 baths and laundry room. No more shoveling snow! Great place to live, close to transit.

New 2 bedroom house with 2.5 baths, open country kitchen, good floor plan. Master bedrm has 5 pce ensuite, WI closet and 10x15 private deck. Hot water on demand. Single garage.

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

Large 2 bedroom rancher with 2 bathrms, living room with wood burning F/P. Fenced yard with mature trees and shrubs. Close to shopping and all amenities. Carport.

Cozy 2 bedroom home with newer kitchen & bathrm renovations, upgraded furnace, 2 skylights and a backyard an avid gardener would appreciate. Has 2 outbuildings and patio.

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$155,000

$324,000

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U RED 2 bedrm panabode home on 0.32 acre lot with RV parking. Features kitchen with nook, large living rm with fireplace, full unfin. Bsmt with laundry, rec.rm & storage. Deck in back. Roof only 3 yrs old.

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

2 bedrm mobile on 0.23 acre lot in Lower Nicola. Features include new siding, new roof & skirting and insulation and a new garage. Has enclosed deck & porch. Fully fenced yard with workshop.

3 bedroom home on quiet street close to school & park. Home has updated windows, furnace, laminate flooring, U/R sprinklers & central A/C. Shop in back is 22x30 with 220 wiring.

2 bedrm mobile with one bedrm at each end with an open concept kitchen and living room in the center. Has large enclosed entry porch and a family roon. Nice yard with covered patio area.

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

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

Side by side duplex within walking distance to shopping. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen, living room and fenced backyard. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

Clean 3 bedrm mobile with covered deck & parking stall. New HW tank & new motor in furnace. Home is move in ready, comes with appliances. Pad rent $346 per month.

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

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#2383

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#2352

#2212

$239,900

IN LOWER NICOLA

$269,900 GREAT AREA

$214,900

$224,900

Good starter home or perfect for retiree. Close to schools, shopping & golf course. Fenced yard, single garage. Basement has second living quarters for inlaws.

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

Side by side duplex within walking distance to amenities. Each side has 100 amp, 2 bedrms 1 bathm kitchen and living room plus a fenced backyard. Total duplex in 864 sq.ft. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

#2234

#2351

#2373

#2370

$159,900

$139,000

$135,000

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DUPLEX

NEWER APARTMENT

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

$224,900

$72,900

$159,900

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$229,000

Excellent Condition

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

1800 sq.ft. rancher only 6 yrs old. 3 bedrms plus a bonus room above garage. Open design kitchen with all appliances, HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings, 4 pce ensuite and a fenced backyard.

#2098

#2278

$99,900

$299,000

$159,900

AFFORDABLE STRATA UNIT

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

#2192

$59,000

$54,900

ON THE BENCH

4 bedrm, 2 bath home, meticulously maintained with many upgrades such as windows, doors, furnace, new HW tank in 2011, central A/C, 2 storage shed, lovely screened porch in back & more.

#2283

$299,900

$148,500 INVESTMENT

NEW

Side by side duplex close to shopping. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, bathroom, kitchen & living room. Fenced backyard. Adjacent duplex also available.

#2381

$154,900

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1 ACRE WITH SHOP

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

#2323

$355,000

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

#2321

$525,000

PRIVATE 30 ACRES

22 ACRES

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

30 acres, great views and perfect for horses with fenced areas and beautiful pastures in spring. Has rustic style 3 bedrm home and open plan concept of kitchen & living room.

#2342

#2369

$599,900

133 PRIVATE ACRES

ON 1 ACRE

Incredible property with unlimited rec. activities – snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, ATVing, hking. Almost surrounds Allie Lake with 2 main cabins plus 3 guest cabins.

#1663

$549,900

$495,000

Gorgeous property of approx. 264 acres with 2 titles. Has 1 mile of Guichond Creek flowing through the property. A great variety of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR.

#2246

Enjoy snowmobiling & x-country skiing from this private 10 acre retreat with beautiful log home. Has wrap around deck, guest cabin, new barn with loft, and it backs onto crown land.

$449,000

$345,000

Beautiful 4 bedrm, 3 bath log home with open design, new Mill Creek cabinets, new flooring & furnace heat pump. Has numerous outbldgs, barn, storage shed, garage & more.

#2335

Great opportunity on this 1.74 acres with city services, fenced and can be rezoned to suit your needs. Has 1 bedrm home plus a 900 sq.ft. outbuilding in parklike setting with large water feature. This property has subdivision potential. Call for more details.

$374,900

APPROX. 120 RANCH

$395,000 OPPORTUNITY

ON 1.74 ACRES

#2190

$1,250,000

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

#2361

$998,000

IN KANE VALLEY

#2156

10 ACRES

INDUSTRIAL LOT

10.9 acres in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executives homes. Land is south facing, sloped with some trees. Great place to build your dream home and enjoy the views.

Light industrial bare lot, flat site, zoned M1 for your business opportunity. Easy access to truck route and just moments from the downtown core. Call for more details.

#2374

#2356

waterfront home

ON 4.64 ACRES

Great family home on 1 acres just minutes from town. 3 bedrms up, 1 down, updated kitchen, parquet flooring, rec.room down with bar. 2 car detached garage, attached single garage & sep. storage.

#2306

264 ACRES

$249,900

Nicola Lake & Monck Provincial Park ARE located 10 kms from Merritt. Great lake for fishing, water skiing, sailing and swimming.

$64,900

2 ACRES

COMMERCIAL BLDG

Great acreage to build your home in the country. Has drilled well, septic approval, power at lot line & driveway are in. Close to crown land for all rec. activities.

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

#2379

#2337

$120,000

$825,000

INDUSTRIAL LOT

13 ACRES RIVERFRONT

Flat commercial lot zoned C-3 on one of the busiest streets in Merritt. Prime location to start your business or relocate it to a better location. Services to property line.

#2359

$89,900 OPPORTUNITY

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

#2208

$299,000

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

#2305

$179,000

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

#2322

$310,000

ON WALLOPER LAKE

Approx. 1.14 acres overlooking the river with possible subdivision potential. “As is where is” basis. Buyers are responsible for all old buildings and house is not habitable.

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

#2347

#2225

$114,900

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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 20 ACRES

Two 10 acre lots has just come into the city. One of the site is entering into a 2 yr lease. Other lot will be zoned with Sale Agreement.

#2301

$2,000,000

12.63 ACRES

investors

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

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

#2047

$209,000

#2171

$850,000

RIVERFRONT

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

0.91 acres fronting the Nicola River in the city limits. Within walking distance to downtown. City services not yet to lot line but with vicinity and be arranged for hook up.

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

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From 9.8 to 17 Acres

#2354

Small ranch in a natural valley setting of level hay land and abundant water for irrigation with a 50 HP pump, 2 wheel lines & some hard lines. Tons of trails & crown land in surrounding area. Has cozy 3 bedrm home of 1668 sq.ft. Call for more details.

#2364

$795,000

$99,000

#1913

$890,000

WATERFRONT ACREAGE

OPPORTUNITY

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

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

Prices starting at $199,000

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

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#2378

$170,000

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Expected to vote on re-worded motions Feb. 24 From Page 5 Because the Sunshine Valley properties where biosolids are processed and are expected to be used are outside city limits and fall under the TNRD’s jurisdiction, council’s stance on the issue would be more of a supportive one, councillors said. “If we get it through SILGA and get it to UBCM, we’re going to have four of the biggest districts probably opposing this, which is going to be the Lower Mainland and Kelowna because they need to send their biosolids somewhere,” Goetz said. “We not only need to meet with [TNRD directors for] Area M and N, but we also need to start getting the support of the Northern and Central Interior. We need to start building up a group that will stand up with us on the floor and push this through, because we’re going to have a lot of people that are against this because they’ve already planned on voting this stuff down to our area.”

Councillors agreed the issue of biosolids processing and applica-

tion needs urgent attention, but not hastilymade decisions.

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Rec hockey captures the weekend spotlight Thrashers settle for fourth

Maniacs take men’s title By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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The Maniacs got three goals from Justin Jepsen and outstanding goaltending by Mike Parr en route to a 6-2 victory over the Vipers in the final of the Merritt men’s rec hockey tournament on the weekend. Other goal scorers for the Maniacs in the championship game on Sunday were Matt Keough, Dalton Suzuki and Arnie Gray, while Christian Guay and Brad Denton replied for the Vipers. The Maniacs made it to the ‘A’ final thanks to round robin wins over the Lagers (7-3), the Young Nationals from Surrey (5-0) and Logan Lake (9-4). Meanwhile, the Vipers were winners against the Trailer Park Boys from Coquitlam (4-0) and the local Jagr Bombers (6-3). Their only loss came at the hands of last year’s tournament champions, the Silverbacks (10-4). Winner of the ‘B’

final was Logan Lake with a 4-3 victory over the Trailer Park Boys. A total of eight teams took part in the three-day tournament at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, a number that could have been a lot higher according to organizer Brian Barrett. “We could have easily had 10-12 teams this year. There was plenty of interest. Next year, we’ll look at trying to free up a bit more ice time so that we can accommodate more teams.”

BCHL STANDINGS to Jan. 27 INTERIOR DIVISION Team

GP W

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HAT TRICK (Above) The Maniacs’ Justin Jepsen (second from left) bangs home his third goal of the game in his team’s 6-2 win over the Vipers on Sunday to take the Merritt men’s rec tournament title. (Below) The champion Maniacs (back row, left to right) Ian Ward, Brian Haight, Trent Abraham, Warren Stirling, Clint Garcia, Dalton Suzuki, Aaron Cleaveley, Justin Jepsen, Matt Keough, (front row) Jeremy Long, Mike Parr, Miles Padley, and Andrew Ward. Missing: Dustin Shackelly, Peter Schmidt, Jasen Micallef. Ian Webster/Herald

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The Merritt Centennials traveled to Vernon on Wednesday night, intent upon putting an end to their current three-game losing streak, and avenging a

5-1 loss to the Vipers at home on Saturday. The final score of Wednesday’s game was not available at press time. Kal Tire Place in Vernon has not been a welcoming place for Merritt this season, as

T OTL PTS

Chilliwack Langley Prince George Coquitlam Surrey

45 46 45 47 46

16 16 19 24 35

1 1 0 1 0

27 25 22 18 8

1 4 4 4 3

56 55 48 41 19

the Cents have lost all three previous encounters at the House of Rubber, by scores of 4-2, 5-3 and 7-3. In addition to their defeat at the hands of the Snakes on Saturday, the Centennials’ current malaise includes a 5-4

loss to the Trail Smoke Eaters on January 20 and a 4-1 thumping by the Penticton Vees at the South Okanagan Events Centre last Friday. Against the Vees, the Cents were once again burned early, as Dakota Conroy put Penticton

ahead 1-0 at the 1:30 mark of the opening period. The Vees added further to their lead with goals at 4:06 of the first and just 1:31 into the second.

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West Kelowna Warriors 7:30 pm Friday, Jan. 30 at N.V. Memorial Arena

MAINLAND DIVISION GP W

YAHOO (Above) The Thrashers’ Sadie Colter celebrates her goal against the Kamloops Lucky Loggers. (Below) The Thrashers (back row, left to right) Majorie Malone, Paulette Racine, Dayna Charters, Darcie Kernachan-Steek, Chelsea Spahan, Vicki Klassen, (front row) Crystal Ward-McGowan, Erin Lemon-Peters, Jill Starrs, Sadie Colter, Amanda RussellBilly, Vicki Taylor, Jen HodsonReid. Missing: Brittani Ketlo. Ian Webster/Herald

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Out-of-town teams swept the top-three places in the annual Queens ladies’ rec hockey tournament at the Shulus arena on the weekend. It was the Vernon Vixens who finished at the top of the heap with a 4-2 win over the Kamloops Coyotes in the ‘A’ final on Sunday. In the ‘B’ final, the Lucky Loggers from Kamloops felled the local Thrashers 6-5 in a game that saw the host

side battle back from a pair of three-goal deficits to make things interesting. Thrasher scorers in the consolation final were Erin Lemon-Peters with two goals, Sadie Colter, Vicki Taylor and Dayna Charters. The Thrashers earned their way into the ‘B’ final with wins over the Armstrong Falcons (5-2) and the local Krushers (2-0). In addition to the Thrashers and Krushers, other Nicola Valley teams were the Prowlers and Fur Real.

Cents look to end losing streak in Vernon By Ian Webster

T OTL PTS

Penticton 45 35 7 2 Vernon 44 29 12 1 Merritt 44 24 18 0 West Kelowna 47 22 19 0 Salmon Arm 45 19 18 3 Trail 45 15 27 0 ISLAND DIVISION

By Ian Webster

As always, purchase your tickets before game time at Canadian Tire and Cooper's Foods.

NICOLA VALLEY MEMORIAL ARENA 2075 Mamette Ave., Merritt

Trail Smoke Eaters

7:00 pm Wednesday, Feb. 4 at N.V. Memorial Arena

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SPORTS

Ladies curling bonspiel benefits from new look By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Looks like it worked! In an effort to promote more interest in curling and grow the numbers attending its annual ladies bonspiel, the Merritt Curling Centre tried something different this year. Instead of a threeday extravanga with eight-end games, the 2015 ladies bonspiel was streamlined into a one-day affair with minigames lasting just four ends each. “We wanted to encourage the less experienced to come out and take part, and make the whole event less stressful

and less of a commitment,” co-organizer Marlene Allgrove said. Judging by all the smiles on and off the ice on Saturday and the spirited play throughout the event, the change was very well received by the 16 rinks that took part in this past weekend’s friendly competition. Two rinks that thoroughly enjoyed themselves were the reunited Carol-Ann Rubner foursome from Merritt and area and the Clara Irwin quartet from all over the place. The Rubner team, which included Lisa Schmidt, Joanne Galbraith and Jenny

Cents down a D’man From Page 20 Newcomer Zak Bowles showcased his speed with a great goal at 8:29 of the middle stanza, but that’s as close as the Centennials would get, as Penticton scored once more late in the second to ice the cake. The two teams played a scoreless third period on a night when Jonah Imoo was great in net for the Cents, but got little help from his supporting cast. Twenty-four hours later, versus the Vipers, it was former Centennials netminder Jarrod Schamerhorn who put on the clinic, stopping all but one of 24 Merritt shots in his team’s four-goal victory. At the other end of the ice, a possibly-weary Imoo struggled a bit, letting a floater from centre ice get by him for Vernon’s second goal of the first period, and getting beaten high gloveside on the Vipers’ third tally early in the second. In front of Imoo, the Cents’ defence were guilty of far-too-many first-pass turnovers, while the forwards were consistently beaten in one-on-one puck battles along the walls. A dismal Saturday outing took a turn for the worse late in the game as steady defence-

man Malik Kaila fell awkwardly at the conclusion of a scrum in the Vernon end and broke his leg. In considerable pain, Kaila was helped off the ice by first-aid personnel. The second-year Merritt blueliner, who missed a good part of the fall with a broken finger, will be lost to the Cents for at least four to six weeks. Coming up this weekend, the Centennials play a home-and-home series with the West Kelowna Warriors with Friday’s game at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Going into Wednesday night’s contest between the Cents and Vipers, Merritt and West Kelowna were tied for third place in the BCHL’s Interior division standings with 50 points each, although the Cents have a pair of games in hand.

Injured Cents defenceman Malik Kaila is assisted off the ice. He suffered a broken leg. Ian Webster/Herald

LADIES’ CURLING BONSPIEL RESULTS

ALL SMILES (Above) Curlers Jill Van Rossum, Darlene Gellrich and Adrianne Moulind seem happy with how things are going on Saturday at the Merritt Curling Centre’s ladies’ bonspiel. (Right) Merritt’s Carol-Anne Rubner delivers the goods during third-round action. Rubner’s rink, which included Lisa Schmidt, Joanne Galbraith and Jenny Nedokus, reformed for Saturday’s ’spiel after a 15-year hiatus. Ian Webster/Herald

Nedokus, was curling together for the first time in almost 15 years. They had a blast. As for the Irwin rink, the only experienced curler in the group was the skip. The other three members were virtual beginners. “There was my daughter-in-law Meg and her mother Christine Lishman from Lumby, and a friend of Meg’s, Patty Nash from Hope,” Irwin said. “The three of them have barely ever curled before.”

After being blanked in their first game, the Irwin foursome came on like gangbusters, even picking up two points in their second match and winning a couple of ends. “It was all very emotional,” a delighted Irwin said. “We’re definitely hoping to come back again next year.” The revamped scoring system for the ladies bonspiel had the participants buzzing, as every point from every end counted towards

1. Diane Twan Marlene Allgrove Jan Ellingsen Margie Campbell

2. Monica Tenisch Cari Barquest Joyce Bain Jane Wowchuk

3. Shelley Sanders Sue Kerr Liz Ladyman Dawn Armitage

a team’s score, rather than just games won or lost. At one point during the third round of Saturday’s action, some 60 rocks were in play in the four games going on. When all was said and done, it was the Diane Twan rink from Merritt that finished on top with 23 points, followed closely by the Monica Tenisch and Shelley Sanders foursomes with 21 and 16 points respectively. A ‘Fairy Tale’ ending you might say.

MSS basketball teams kept busy By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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It’s a very busy week of basketball for Merritt Secondary School teams. Tonight (Jan. 29) sees the undefeated MSS Grade 8 girls team (3-0) and their male counterparts take on the Titans of South Kamloops Secondary in the Tournament Capital city. Both Merritt’s junior teams will also be action on the same night as the Panthers host the Westsyde Whundas from Kamloops in games that begin at 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the MSS gym. The juniors will be coming off a pair of hard-fought losses at home to the St. Ann’s Crusaders on Tuesday of this week. In the girls’ matchup, the Panthers and

Crusaders were deadlocked at 25-25 with 40 seconds to go in the fourth quarter before the vistors reeled off three points for a 28-25 victory. Leading scorer for the junior Lady Panthers was Takarah Kubo with eight points, followed by Amber Lorette and Casidy Sheena with six and five points respectively. In the boys’ showdown, Merritt’s Evan Sahota had a gamehigh 13 points in the Panthers’ 45-38 loss to the visitors. Caleb Hartwig chipped in with 11 points. Last weekend, both MSS junior teams were in Ashcroft for a tournament. The boys went a perfect 3-0 to take the title. Wins came against the host Rams, Kamloops Christian and Princeton. Individual game scores were not

made available. The junior girls managed one win in three starts — a victory over Chase Secondary. On Monday of this week, the Merritt senior girls hosted Westsyde in an Okanagan north zone league game. The Lady Panthers fell to the Whundas 60-43. Leading scorer for the Merritt Secondary team was Sabrina Samra with 11 points. Jaycee Chenier and Haley Bennett contributed eight points apiece. Two weeks ago, the MSS senior girls took part in a tournament in Kamloops. They won their opening game handily against Valemont. In their second outing, the Merritt gals ran into foul trouble and were forced to forfeit the game in the late stages with only two eligible players remaining.

UP AND AT ’EM As referee Gian Cavaliere looks on, Merritt Secondary’s Jaycee Chenier (12) lays up the basketball during senior girls’ hoops action against the visiting Westsyde Whundas at the MSS gym on Monday night. The Whundas defeated the Panthers 60-43. Photo courtesy of Stef Zabek

Battle-weary, and with an extremely short bench, Merritt struggled in their final game, losing handily to league

rival Sahali. All five MSS basketball teams have next week off from games due to exams.

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY

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

THE WATOTO CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOIR

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

From Uganda will be performing at Crossroads Community Church Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7:00 p.m. The concert is free but donations are appreciated.

The Gallery Committee of the NVCAC is looking for volunteers to join their enthusiastic team. We have repainted the Courthouse Gallery and are now organizing exciting art shows for the Courthouse Art Gallery. Some things you can look forward to: Watercolour Workshop - March 1, Nicola Valley Ranch Life by artist Harold Allanson - Feb. 27 to March 7, Dance to the Rhyth of My Heart dance competition - March 14 to 28 and our 9th annual community Art Show - April 10 to May 2. For information on our activities, check our website: nvartscouncil. com, email us at nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com or drop by 1840 Nicola Ave.

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY Presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;LIKE FATHER, LIKE SONâ&#x20AC;? Rated GENERAL on Monday, Feb. 16 at 7:00p.m. at the NVIT LECTURE THEATRE. Parking is FREE and there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. For more info phone 378-3974.

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

NICOLA VALLEY FISH & GAME CLUB AWARDS NIGHT Entry deadline Feb. 20, 2015. Entry drop off at Gun Fishin, Ponderosa Sports or contact Paul at 250-3784904. Awards presented at a pot luck dinner on March 7 at the Seniors Centre. For more information contact Paul 250-378-4904 or Ed 250-378-2547.

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

ing volunteers to fill shifts at the Extreme Weather Response Shelter located at 1937A Quilchena Ave. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight daily. Volunteer application packages are available at the Community Policing Office (250-378-3955) at 2013 Quilchena Ave.

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

SHELTER LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society is seek-

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

MERRITT MINOR HOCKEY

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

RISING FROM THE ASHES

New season has started, come at 7 p.m. Located at Colletteville school. New members are very welcome. For more information contact: Ellen 250-378-9899 or Barb 250-389-2678.

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

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

KNITWITS

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Sale of New and Used storage containers

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

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

For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794

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

7 Day Weather Forecast for Merritt, BC - Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 - Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 Fri. Jan. 30

Love to knit or crochet? Come on down to Brambles Bakery Thursday

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

Thurs. Jan. 29

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Crossroads Community Church

The Navy League is in need of officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps. Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet every Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have past experience or are interested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us. Ellen 250-280-6944, Sue 250-378-9880 or email at nlccventure@gmail.com

ANNUAL COFFEE AND DESSERT AFTERNOON THE COMMUNITY CHOIR The Nicola Valley Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute will hold their annual coffee and dessert afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Association Hall. There will also be a raffle table.

evenings bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.(1st Thursday of the month)

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Available at Creative Company 2074 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC Monday - Saturday Ph: 250-378-0813

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MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY When you provide an opportunity for a dying person to tell their story, it tells them that their life had value.

P: 250-280-4040

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

Jeanne Marie RAUSCH Jeanne Rausch of Merritt, British Columbia passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2015 at the age of 92. Lovingly remembered by her son, Wayne (Ginette), grand children Jocelyne Baker (Philip - deceased), Audrey Kilmartin (Jason), great grand children Mara, Brooke, Graham, Gregory Baker, Zetta and Seth Kilmartin, sisters Yvonne Boulianne, Denise Desy, Irene Bourgeois, sister in law Dorothy Rausch, brother in law Ken Rausch (Isabelle), nieces and nephews and too many good friends to mention. She is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Marie Anne Duperreault, husband Alfred Rausch, sister Laura Sanders and brothers Lucien, Damien, Gaston,Gerard, Joseph, Alban, Cleos, Leopold, Marcel Duperreault, sister in laws Martha , Adele, Bertha and brother in laws, William and Samuel Rausch Mom had a great love for her family and was very sociable. She enjoyed many different activities including: golf, playing cards, guitar and music, bowling, Áoor curling. She was a member of the Old Time Fiddlers,Catholic Women’s League and she volunteered wherever she could. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, support staff and the staff at Gillis House who provided such good and compassionate care. A funeral service was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Merritt on Friday January 23th, 2015 with Interment following at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Merritt. Merritt Funeral Chapel • 250-378-2141

In Memoriam

Employment

Information

Help Wanted

Disability Beneﬁts Free Seminar

Vernon Service Company requires F/T Journeyman Plumber/Gasﬁtter. $36/hr. Call 250-549-4444 or email: pres@aslanservices.ca

Speakers: Dr. Alison Bested, on ME/FM, CFS, other

The family of Gordon Street would like to thank all who supported us during our loss, and a special thank you to those who brought food and Æowers. Gordon will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts.

Regards from the Street Family

Employment

Julie Fisher, Lawyer, Long-Term Disability and CPP Annamarie Kersop, Lawyer, Injury & No-Fault Beneﬁts Date: Mon. Feb.9, 2015 at 7 pm Where: Hyatt Regency Vancouver RSVP: 604-554-0078 or ofﬁce@lawyerswest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

O’ROURKE Conor Conor O’Rourke, 76, of Merritt, BC passed away peacefully following a short illness Sunday, January 18, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Conor was born January 31, 1938 in Hull, England. He proudly served in the British military in the mid-1950s as a member of the Cold Stream guards where he was a respected NCO. Thereafter, he crafted a distinguished 45 year career as an RN/RPN working within the British Health Care system, BC Health Care, and the Federal Corrections Service. Conor married the love of his life Jean on January 28, 1961. They raised three children Kevin, Tracy & Julie and they immigrated to Canada in 1973. In their life together Conor and Jean enjoyed many memorable vacations in Canada, the United States, England, Australia, Asia, Europe and Mexico. Conor and Jean were also snowbirds with many friends in Yuma, Arizona. Most of all, Conor will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Conor is survived by siblings Noreen and Gerald of Halifax, England, brother Peter (Lynn) of Sydney, Australia, son Kevin (Ernestine), daughters Tracy (Robert) and Julie (Glenn), grandchildren; Kassandra & Brittany, Lucas & Justin, Gabriel & Grady; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Michael & Margaret and siblings Michael, Peggy and Joan. A Celebration of Conor’s life will be held February 21, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Best Western Hotel – The Chapel Room, 32281 Lougheed Highway, Mission, BC. In lieu of ﬂowers the family asks that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society at www.cancer.ca. Condolences and remembrances of Conor may be left on-line for the family at: www.ﬁrstmemorialkamloops.ca Arrangements entrusted to: First Memorial Funeral Services Kamloops, BC (250) 554-2429

Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Job Posting Job Posting: Family Therapist The successful applicant will undertake duties associated with the Upper Nicola Band (UNB) in the Community Services Department – Health. Employment Dates: Permanent beginning on or about March 15, 2015 Rate of Pay: Commensurate with level of education and experience.

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Beneﬁts Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Fight Back. Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

Classiﬁeds Get Results! In Memoriam

Duties include: r Provide assessment and treatment services to children and their families and offer consultative services to community agencies. r To demonstrate strong clinical skills in assessment, formulation, and treatment with an ability to utilize flexible strategies for engaging and working with children, youth, families and community systems r To demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork and openness Qualiﬁcations: r M.S.W. or B.S.W. with minimum two years experience r Demonstrated ability to work independently with families and individuals r Demonstrated ability to formulate individual; and family Treatment/Wellness Plans r Demonstrated/Experience in collaborating, consulting and referring to treatment centers and other programs and agencies r Familiarity with a range of evidence based treatment modalities and approaches r Strong organizational and interpersonal skills r Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain appropriate record keeping systems. r Drivers license and own transportation.

Send current resume and cover letter to: Collette Manuel, Band Administrator, Box 3700 Merritt BC V1K 1B8 or in person at the UNB Health Ofﬁce, by fax 250-378-6361 or email unbhealth@uppernicolaband.com. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 4:00 pm Fri February 20, 2015. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

Career Opportunities

BAND MANAGER

In Memoriam

Dakota Thomson July 20, 1992 - Jan. 10, 2014

I Thought of you today But that is nothing new I thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too I think of you in silence And make no outward show For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know Remembering you is easy I do it every day Its the heartache of losing you That will never go away You Your Journey Continues Baby

Love you baby - Daddy

NICOLA VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC

is looking for a motivated employee to join our ofÀce team. Part-time position. Wage is based on experience and skill level. Please fax resumes to 250-378-8259 or drop them off at 2076A Granite Ave.

Cooks Ferry Indian Band is seeking an energetic and self-motivated Band Manager who will take on a variety of challenges and opportunities and play an integral role in the continued strengthening of the vision for the Cooks Ferry community. Located in Spences Bridge, BC in the beautiful Nicola and Thompson River valleys, the Cooks Ferry Indian Band (CFIB) of the Nlaka’pamux Nation offers a wide range of recreational activities and outdoor adventures. With a proud history rich in culture and tradition, the community is building a promising future through cultural, social and economic development. Involved in the forest industry, mining, tourism and land management, CFIB is looking next to expand their economic development opportunities with capital projects that include housing construction and water system upgrades. Duties: Working closely with Chief and Council and staff, the successful candidate will: Ř 3rovide leadership over band programs and services including education, social services, health services, capital projects, housing, recreation, elders care, utilities, public works, and safety; Ř Bring ŵnancial expertise to the budgeting process and encourage sound policies and practices; Ř (stablish and maintain good relationships with other First Nations, governments, industry, and partners and develop service initiatives for Band members; Ř Foster the vision of the organi]ation, coach and mentor staff, and encourage employee training and development; and Ř Support Council goals and priorities. 4uDOiŵFDtiRQs: 3referred Tualiŵcations include the following: Ř <ou have a degree in commerce, economics, public administration or similar discipline, or eTuivalent education and experience; Ř $re an energetic person with demonstrated experience in strategic planning, inter-government relations, program management, project management, budgeting and human resource management; Ř +ave progressive leadership abilities and can work effectively in a team environment with Council, community members and staff; Ř +ave superior interpersonal skills; Ř +ave competent computer skills; Ř +ave strong knowledge of social and economic issues facing First Nations; Ř The ability to adapt to a rural, small community.

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1-866-374-4477 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for the following relief positions: Relief Custodian: Applicants are required to have a minimum Grade 10 education and a valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License. ( Job Code #122391) Relief Bus Driver: Successful applicants will be required to have a Class 2 or higher license with air, a minimum Grade 10 education and six months to one year commercial driving experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference will be given to those with bus driving experience. Drivers will also be required to provide a Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abstract. (Job Code #122390) All positions are on-call positions. Salary and beneďŹ ts will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. Application forms are available at the School Board OfďŹ ce, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, BC, Princeton Secondary School, 201 Old Merritt Road, Princeton, BC, or on-line at www.sd58. bc.ca click on Jobs/Support Positions-Job Postings/Support Staff. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until February 13, 2015. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) Job Posting: Part-Time Position Department: Position Title: Reports To: Subject To:

LNIB Administration Receptionist/File Clerk LNIB Executive Assistant and/or Executive Director Terms and Conditions of the Personnel Policy & Annual Approved Budget

DUTIES AND TASKS: s Answers phones, direct calls, and take messages. s Receives and classiďŹ es, codes and stores LNIB correspondence/records/documents; s Maintains and updates indexes for LNIB ďŹ ling system(s); s Reviews ďŹ les periodically to ensure they are complete and correctly classiďŹ ed; s Locate ďŹ les/materials when requested; s Provide clerical support (meeting preparations, photocopying, word processing); s Receive, redirect faxes to LNIB Staff s Scanning documents and distributing them with LNIB Chief and Council and Administration s Assist with receiving and providing general information to clients and public; s Assist with LNIB correspondence mail outs, notices, newsletters, etc. s Draft various correspondences on request. WORK CONDITIONS: s Monday to Friday 11:00 am to 2:30 pm , 17.5 hours per week s High ofďŹ ce productivity and short deadlines is expected. QUALIFICATIONS: s Grade 12 Diploma and/or some post-secondary training s Or a combination of education and experience, preferably with a First Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community; s A valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license; s A team player; s Ability to speak or willingness to learn the NĹ&#x201A;e kepmx language. Salary: To be negotiated Deadline: 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 6, 2015 Start Date: upon hiring of suitable candidate Applicants are requested to submit their resume to the Lower Nicola Indian Band ofďŹ ce at: Lower Nicola Indian Band c/o Personnel Committee 181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 Email: executiveassistant@lnib.net

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DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Spectra Energy is revising their current Integrated Pest Management Plans (IPMP) under British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Integrated Pest Management Act and associated regulations. Under these regulations our plans are required to be revised every ďŹ ve years. The purpose of this revision is to ensure safe and effective vegetation and invasive weed control by utilizing the most current integrated pest management techniques along Spectra Energyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pipeline right-of-ways, facilities and related infrastructure. These IPMPs will cover various activities within the following regional districts and associated communities: Peace River, Fraser-Fort George, Cariboo, ThompsonNicola, and Fraser Valley, including the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. Under these newly developed integrated pest management plans, the following selective methods are proposed and may be used alone or in combination, depending on particular local circumstances: â&#x20AC;˘ Integrated vegetation control measures that include mechanical, manual, cultural, prevention, biological and herbicide. â&#x20AC;˘ Trade names of herbicides that may be included as part of these integrated pest management plans: Vantage XRT, Roundup, Vision Max, Sightline, Clearview, Milestone, Arsenal, Navius VM, Escort, Tordon 22K, Tordon 101, Garlon XRT, Vanquish, Overdrive, Banvel, Telar, 2,4-D amine, MCPA, Karmex, Truvist, Esplanade SC, Transline, Lontrel 360 and Chontrol Peat Paste. â&#x20AC;˘ Active ingredients in these products are: Aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, diďŹ&#x201A;unfenzopyr, MCPA, Picloram, 2,4-D, Chlorsulfuron, Triclopyr, Dicamba, Diuron, Aminocyclopyrachlor, IndaziďŹ&#x201A;am, Imazapyr, Clopyralid, Glyphosate and Chondrostereum purpureum which is a biological natural-occurring fungus used to inhibit regrowth when applied to cut stumps. The proposed effective date for these IPMPs for Spectra Energyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BC Pipeline, Field Services and Midstream business units is June 15, 2015 to June 14, 2020. Diagrams, maps and the IPMP documents are available and may be viewed by contacting the appropriate ofďŹ ce and contact person below: â&#x20AC;˘ Dan Tisseur, Spectra Energy, 3985 - 22nd Ave. Prince George BC, V2N 1B7, 250-960-2034 â&#x20AC;˘ Angus Dickie, Spectra Energy, Mile 301 Alaska Highway, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0, 250-233-6385 Any person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of these two IPMPs may send copies of the information to the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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Amount owing $215.00 These personal and household effects will be sold by either public or private auction on or after January 30, 2015. R. Hack Mini Storage, 2865 Pooley Ave., Merritt 250-378-5580.

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