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Sloan wins Nova Scotia Open Merritt golfer on the brink of a PGA card; earns exemption to Canadian Open

Home-based business bylaw changes sent to public hearing

By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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HOW SWEET IT IS Merritt golfer Roger Sloan kisses the beautiful crystal trophy after winning the Web.com Tour’s Nova Scotia Open in Halifax on the weekend. The 27-year-old Sloan, who now calls Houston, Texas his home, shot rounds of 71 and 70 on the final day of competition at the Ashburn Golf Club to finish tied for the lead after 72 holes with a score of 11-under 273. On the first sudden-death playoff hole, Sloan calmly sank an eight-foot putt for par while American Derek Fathauer had to settle for a bogey. Sloan won $117,000 for his first-place finish at the Nova Scotia Open, and moved up from 80th to 12th place on this year’s Web.com Tour money list. For the full story and more photos, see Herald Sports on page 17. Photo courtesy of Cathy Sloan

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Proposed changes to Merritt’s home-based business bylaws have been sent to a public hearing after a divided vote from city council at its regular meeting on Tuesday.

Council voted 5-2 in giving first and second reading to a new draft bylaw – titled bylaw 2177 – but then voted unanimously to subsequently send it to a public hearing.

This past spring, a home-based business task force organized by the City of Merritt recommended changes such as unlimited parking at the residence of a home-based business and allowing any number of employees.

Some of the task force’s recommendations made it into bylaw 2177.

One of those recommendations is to allow home-based businesses to operate in secondary suites.

Another is to double the amount of space permitted for a homebased business to use.

Under bylaw 2177, the maximum increases from 20 square meters to 45 square metres – doubling the maximum percentage of a home’s floor area for home-based business use from 20 per cent to 40

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per cent of the floor area.

That includes businessrelated storage areas.

Delivery of materials to or from the residence via commercial vehicles would be allowed up to a maximum of 16,000 kilogram gross vehicle weight.

Under the current bylaw, home delivery is strictly prohibited.

Some slack has been given in bylaw 2177 to the issue of employees permitted to work at a homebased business.

Under the current bylaw, only one nonresident employee is permitted to work at a homebased business.

Bylaw 2177 would allow for two non-resident employees to work at a home-based business.

The task force had previously requested no limit.

Parking rules do not change under bylaw 2177.

Home-based business bylaws will continue to limit parking at a homebased business to one on-site parking space, which is in addition to the residential requirement.

City of Merritt planning and development manager Sean O’Flaherty told the Herald people with home-based businesses are required to have three parking spots.

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Vancouver-based magician Matt Johnson captivated an audience of about 50 people at the library’s kick-off to its adult summer reading program on July 2.

In the trick pictured, Johnson had an audience member write down a name of someone important to him and seal the paper in an envelope.

After a few minutes of chatting, Johnson revealed he had written the same name on another pad of paper.

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Some stipulations unchanged From Page 1 “If you have an employee, they can’t park on the boulevard – they can only park in that extra spot in your driveway or onsite, on the property,�

O’Flaherty said. “So, you have to choose: are you having clients or are you having employee parking?

And if you have two employees, you don’t have enough parking for two employees unless they carpool, unless they walk, unless they bike.�

He also said the proposed bylaw doesn’t allow for enough parking for one employee and one client at the same time.

Stipulations such as ensuring home-based businesses emit no odours, toxic or noxious vapour or matter and disruptive noises essentially remain unchanged from the original bylaw.

Also unchanged are the stipulations surrounding signage, and that home-based businesses are to be operated solely by the permanent resident of a home.

Although homebased businesses would be allowed to operate out of a suite under bylaw 2177, a secondary suite business would be restricted by additional stipulations.

Those rules would prohibit employees

or customers on-site, home delivery, allow 10 square metres of floor space, and limit the type of business to an office space.

One, one-tonne pickup truck or one, one-tonne cube van are the options for business vehicles.

These stipulations also apply to home-based businesses operating in residential zoning areas R3 through R7 and nine – which are medium and high density residential zones, modular home subdivisions, mobile home parks, comprehensive residential and intensive residential zoning.

These stipulations for R3 to R7 zoning also remain virtually unchanged from the current bylaw.

A home-based business is to be contained within a residence with the exception of a horticulture business, which is also new under bylaw 2177.

At the council meeting, councillors Clara Norgaard and Neil Menard disapproved of approving the first and second readings of the bylaw, but changed their votes to approve sending the bylaw to a public hearing.

Councillors Dave Baker and Harry Kroeker said they only approved of the first two readings because they wanted send the bylaw to a public hearing to see what the

public thought of the proposed changes.

Kroeker said he wasn’t “totally happy� with bylaw 2177.

Menard disapproved of the bylaw, but also supported sending it to a public hearing. “I can’t support this.

I don’t think it’s the right direction for us to go at all,� Menard said.

Norgaard said she views home-based businesses as incubators for businesses to eventually move into the commercial sector of the city.

Between March 5 and April 2 of this year, a task force organized by the City of Merritt reviewed the current conditions for home-based businesses and compared them to bylaws from other communities in B.C. such as Salmon Arm, Kimberley, Williams Lake, Sooke, Nanaimo, Creston, Nelson and Sidney.

A city council report submitted by O’Flaherty states the task force’s recommendations predominantly served the interests of home-based businesses.

On June 11, the city received a petition with about 100 unverified signatures in opposition to the task force’s recommendations, particularly in regards to suggestions about parking and employees.

The City of Merritt is looking to adopt a

revised zoning bylaw and addressing issues related to home-based business regulations have come up first.

Coun. Mike Goetz, who sits on the task force, said it will continue to review homebased business bylaws for up to another year.

He also said members of the public are welcome to give their input on the issue to the task force.

Back on Oct. 8, 2013, a delegation expressed concerns regarding the bylaws for home-based businesses contained in the draft zoning bylaw 2134, O’Flaherty’s report states. In that bylaw, stipulations for home-based businesses essentially mirror the existing conditions.

Last year, council unanimously approved creating a task force to review the home-based business bylaws, stopping that draft in its tracks.

On Tuesday, some councillors expressed concerns regarding this new draft as being too lenient toward home based businesses.

To view the homebased business bylaws currently in effect and those proposed by bylaws 2177 and 2174, click on part one of the July 8 council agenda on the www. merritt.ca.

The public hearing takes place July 22 at 7 p.m. at city hall.

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Firefighters impress at banquet

By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Hot on the heels of a big fire in downtown Merritt, the fire department recognized city firefighters for their hard work and dedication at the annual firefighters appreciation banquet.

The July 4 event saw awards handed out for highest attendance to fire calls, best training attendance, and the department’s firefighterof-the-year equivalent, the IMPRESS award.

The coveted IMPRESS award went to firefighter Brittany Brabant.

The award, which includes the recipient’s name on a plaque and a firefighter helmet, goes to the member who promotes the department’s core values and demonstrates dedication to the department.

Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson said Brabant’s dedication to the department extended to planning social and charity events, and mentoring within the department earned her the award.

That kind of dedication was heralded by members of Merritt’s city council.

Mayor Susan Roline said an emotional thankyou to all Merritt’s firefighters. “I think these words come from all the community,� she said. “Without your quick thinking on Monday night, I’m sure we would’ve lost another 10 or 11 buildings, easy. “I think you did a great service for our community and I know there’s a lot of thankyous out there that will eventually come forward to you.�

Tomkinson said he

Merritt firefighter Brittany Brabant received the Merritt Fire Rescue Department’s IMPRESS award at Friday’s firefighter appreciation banquet. The award is given to the firefighter who demonstrates the department’s core values and displays exemplary dedication to the fire department. Emily Wessel/Herald

Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson addresses city firefighters and their families at the fire department’s annual appreciation banquet on July 4.

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has received many accolades from community members on behalf of the local firefighters, some of which he shared. “I’ve got so many pats on the back that I’ve got bruises. That’s the truth,� he told the firefighters and their guests.

Coun. Clara Norgaard paid her accolades to Tomkinson. “He is a great chief.

I’ve known him for many years, and I really

appreciate all the hard work that he does for the firefighters and what he does for this community,� she said.

The Merritt Fire Fighters Association presented firefighter Tyrone Hamm with the five-year service award, while the 15-year service award went to Captain Steve Hill.

Firefighter Dustin Rubner was recognized for attending the most

training sessions, while firefighter Brent Manning took both awards for attending the highest number of rescue calls and highest number of fire calls.

Firefighters Bill Morton and Todd Nagata were promoted to lieutenants and honoured in a pinning ceremony, in which family members add insignia to their collars. “These people are a big part of their lives, [and] have helped them become fire officers, have allowed them to become fire officers,� Tomkinson said of the significance of having family members in the pinning ceremony.

Cigarette-caused fire destroys deck Another fire broke out in Merritt last week as a wooden deck in the Diamond Vale Trailer Park went up in flames in the early hours of last Friday

morning.

Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson told the Herald 20 firefighters and three fire trucks responded to the blaze at about 1:30 a.m. for a mobile home fire.

Firefighters returned to the station by about 3:08 a.m.

In addition to destroying the deck, the flames also melted some of the siding on the exterior of the trailer. The flames extended underneath the trailer, causing some damage. However, no one was injured and the two inhabitants of the trailer were not displaced as a result of the fire.

Tomkinson said they believe an improperly butted-out cigarette caused the fire. “It was discarded into some vegetation, we believe, maybe had smoldered for awhile and eventually, over time caught the deck on fire in the middle of the night,� he said.

Tomkinson said the two occupants of the trailer had smelled smoke, saw a glow outside and discovered the fire.

Tomkinson said smoking materials were ruled the probable cause of the fire. “There’s no other sources of ignition in that area, and the occupants had been out in that area prior to that,� he said.

The deck was a total loss and Tomkinson estimates the damage at less than $10,000. No other properties were damaged by the flames.

He said the lesson here is to remember to dispose of cigarettes properly, noting it is best to dispose of them in a can of water to be sure they are completely extinguished.

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CPO records busy 2013 Rotary Park Community Policing Office

Programs Crime Stoppers Merritt and Nicola Valley In 2013, the Merritt detachment received 26 Crime Stoppers tips, of

Speed Watch Speed Watch is a partnership program between ICBC and the RCMP that uses volunteers to set up portable radar equipment and an electronic digital board to monitor speeds in neighbourhoods, school and playground zones, high traffic areas, and highways.

Drivers get an instant read out of their vehicle travel speeds displayed on a reader-board as they pass by. Volunteers record the speed of every vehicle and forward these reports to the police.

If possible, volunteers collect data on seatbelts and handheld devices.

Speed Watch activity reports are provided monthly to ICBC where a province-wide database is maintained.

Speed Watch enjoyed

a very successful 2013 and logged over 175 hours.

Foot Patrols A foot patrol is a trained group of volunteers organized to increase the safety and livability of the neighbourhood. They walk their neighbourhood streets, parks or schools to deter crime and report incidents and problems rather than sit back and hope that someone else will take care of crime or livability problems. Foot patrol members are actively and directly involved in solving those problems in a communitybased, non-confrontational manner.

In 2013, the CPO worked with five volunteer foot patrollers who hit the streets on foot or bike two days a week.

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The City of Merritt Council will be holding a Public Hearing pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, to amend the zoning Bylaw 1899. This Bylaw amendment is specific to home based business regulations.

The draft amendment zoning bylaw is available to review on the City’s website at www.merritt.ca. If you do not have access to the internet and wish to have an alternative method to review the new bylaw please make arrangements with the undersigned.

Please be reminded that the City of Merritt recommends the use of non-slip footwear at the spray pad at Rotary Park. In addition, the city plans to resurface the spray pad with a non-slip surface made from 100 per cent B.C. recycled rubber. This project will result in a pad surface that will be much more slip resistant and will provide a bit of

a softer surface.

The work will take place over a five-day period during which the spray pad will not be available. The city will provide notice to the community as to when this work will be taking place.

For any questions, please contact Larry Plotnikoff, leisure services manager, at 250378-8618.

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If you feel your property interests may be affected by the proposed bylaw amendment and you wish to address City Council on any matters pertaining to this bylaw, please attend the Public Hearing at City Hall on: Tuesday, July 22th 2014, at 7:00 pm Your comments/concerns may also be presented in writing, in advance of the meeting by addressing them to the undersigned, or at the public hearing in person, by petition or by attorney. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

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Next council meeting: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

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This is your opportunity to bring forth ideas on how we can make Merritt a better place to live and do business, ask questions about something you don’t understand or if something has transpired that you have not received a proper resolution with.

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The CPO works with community partners to identify the root causes of crime and through education and awareness strives to prevent and reduce crime in the community.

The CPO is a joint effort between the City of Merritt and the RCMP. The CPO is not another RCMP detachment office; rather, the purpose of the CPO is to get the community involved in crime prevention and crime reduction programs. The office is managed by Community Policing Co-ordinator Kelly Donaldson in conjunction with RCMP Constable Tracy Dunsmore. They work with the community to formulate effective programs that make our community safer and healthier.

which eight arrests were made, five cases cleared, eight charges laid and $950 in cash paid out. The value of property seized was $1,500 in property and $790 in drugs.

The cash pay-out does not include tips that had payouts approved and were not picked up by informants.

Crime Stoppers held a fundraising event in September 2013 with an Elvis tribute artist and raised funds for the local program.

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Voght Park goes to the dogs

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About 200 dogs were registered in each of the four allbreed shows over the Canada Day extra-long weekend.

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“The dog days of summer” took on a whole new meaning as over 200 dogs descended on Voght Park with their handlers for the 30th annual Nicola Valley Kennel Club dog shows from June 28 to July 1.

There were all-breed shows each day, the B.C. Labrador Retriever specialty on Saturday and the Canadian West Highland Terrier national speciality on Sunday.

Each day saw about 200 entrants, which is on par with previous years, kennel club president Elaine Gill said.

With Canada Day falling on a Tuesday this year, the club extended its shows an extra day.

“It was a whole extra show, but it was our 30th anniversary so we tried to make it a little more special,” Gill said. “I think we did.”

She said overall, the Nicola Valley was well represented.

Local handler Linda Carmichael showed west highland terriers, and one of her puppies took the juvenile sweepstakes on Sunday.

Nicola Valley Kennel Club member Lori Jacobson had a bull terrier in the shows.

Two of the dogs Gill bred (which now belong to other people) did well in the Labrador specialty.

“I was pretty pleased. We brought a lot of people to town for the weekend,” Gill said, adding many passersby came out to watch throughout the event.

Gill said handlers

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Merritt Country Run Society would like to thank all of the walk / runners for participating on June 8th for our 5th annual event and for helping us raise $3,750 for Canadian Tire JumpStart program. Thank you to Canadian Tire for matching all money raised.

Thank you to all the businesses and local support we received.

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Standard short-haired daschund Keyshia took the best in show prize on July 1 at the Nicola Valley Kennel Club’s dog show.

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come from as far as Washington to the south and Manitoba to the east, and dogs can come from even further afield.

One such dog that showed in Merritt is currently number one in Canada right now, Gill said. The west

highland terrier was bred in New Zealand and leased to a Canadian, and has over 100 best in show titles under his figurative belt.

“He’ll be going back in the fall, but he’s done really well and he’s a nice little dog,” Gill said.

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Though the local kennel club uses a dog show company in Kamloops to help organize, putting on the annual event is a lot of work for a small club, Gill said.

The club finds help in the form of the local Girl Guides, who work at the concession stand, and the Centennials booster club, members of which help set up and take down the tents in exchange for a donation.

Gill said the event has been held at Voght Park for each of its 30 years, although it used to be held over the May long weekend. The kennel club changed the dates to the Canada Day weekend instead about 12 years ago because there was another dog show that weekend just over the border in Washington.

The event was sponsored by Purina, and gave away all kinds of prizes from gas cards to picnic supplies to beach supplies.

“We run a fairly successful event. We’re pretty happy,” Gill said.

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HERALD OPINION Brief history of treaty talks

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – A few weeks before the landmark decision declaring aboriginal title proven by the Tsilhqot’in Nation, I picked up a used university textbook that looked like a handy reference.

Geography in British Columbia: People and Landscapes in Transition, by Brett McGillivray (UBC Press, Second Edition) is a good reference, except where it strays from geography into politics.

This 2005 edition came out not long before the B.C. Treaty Commission started producing agreements, notably with the Tsawwassen First Nation. It recounts the establishment of the Ministry of Native Affairs by the Bill Vander Zalm government in 1990, and the election the next year of Mike Harcourt’s NDP, who reversed the province’s historical legal position and tried to accept the existence of aboriginal title.

At this point the textbook departs from the facts and leads its freshman pupils into left-wing dogma.

McGillivray writes: “When the Liberal Party won the 2001 election (with all but two seats), it launched a province-wide referendum on treaty negotiations, prompting commentators to suggest the government was ‘trying to impose 19th century ideas on a 21st century problem’.”

“Commentators” in the above quote is of course only one commentator, veteran lefty Vancouver columnist Stephen Hume.

This quote was indeed representative of the media consensus at the time. On TV, aboriginal leaders burned their ballots while denouncing the referendum as racist and divisive. The public, and later university students, were taught that Gordon Campbell’s government was exploiting racism for political gain.

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The boy, who died suddenly at home a week before his high school graduation, was found with more than 70 micrograms of caffeine per millilitre of blood in his system.

For comparison, a typical coffee drinker would have three to five micrograms, the coroner told the Associated Press.

The lethal proportion of caffeine caused the otherwise healthy teen to have a cardiac arrhythmia and a seizure.

Caffeine consumption is so normalized in our society that it’s likely slipped the mind of many

that it is, in fact, a stimulant. Caffeine is a drug, and we can overdose on it.

Caffeine powder is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S., so there’s no guarantee that different brands of the powder have the same concentration of caffeine.

A can of soda has about 200 milligrams of caffeine in it, according to FDA. That same caffeine dose is contained in onesixteenth of a teaspoon of caffeine powder.

Simply put, if it’s not measured very carefully, caffeine powder can have devastating consequences.

The teen could have

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had as little as a teaspoon of the powder that caused his death, Reuters reports.

Caffeine powder is peddled as a health product, and is sometimes used in pre-workout drinks for an energy boost, kind of like how protein powder is used after a workout.

The theory behind bodybuilders taking this diuretic is it kind of boosts muscles’ metabolic rates, if you will, causing muscles to use more calcium, which builds them up faster and accelerates fat loss.

The powdered stuff is readily available for purchase over the Internet, but unlike protein powder, if you are a little

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sloppy with your measuring or don’t follow the instructions to the letter, you are likely to suffer far more serious consequences.

Health Canada regulates caffeine as a food additive. In 2011, the regulating body changed energy drinks from the natural health product designation to a regular food product, meaning they have to be labelled and are subject to regulations other food products are. Those regulations are enforced through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

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YOUR OPINION Overuse of stimulant can have grave result

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MUSICAL SQUARES North Vancouver’s Dave Hartney kicked off the City of Merritt and chamber of commerce’s Music in the Square on July 4.

The weekly event will see a different band play at Spirit Square each Friday and Saturday until the end of August over the lunch hour. On Saturday, Hartney returned to the square for his second show with a full band. He was in town to play a show both nights at Cactus Annie’s in the Desert Inn.

From Page 6 Health Canada says moderate daily caffeine intake at dose levels of 400 milligrams per day is not associated with any adverse effects.

Some people naturally have an adverse reaction to caffeine consumption, reporting insomnia, irritability and headaches.

If you’re a regular coffee drinker like me, you may get a headache and have difficulty concentrating if you go a day without a cup of joe.

That dependence is mild and does not have the same social, economic or health impact as addiction to other drugs, such as narcotics.

But like use of other, more dangerous stimulants, there is such thing as too much caffeine.

In 2010, a 23-year-old British man died after ingesting two spoonfuls of caffeine powder and washing them down with an energy drink. The caffeine content in the powder alone was equivalent to that of about 70 cans of Red Bull.

All told, caffeine overdoses (especially those resulting in death) are not exactly common; far more people overdose on Tylenol than on caffeine.

But hopefully a little bit of awareness around the dangers of caffeine over-consumption can help prevent these kinds of deaths from becoming more prevalent as our society continues its shift toward consumption of these kinds of drink additives for “health purposes.”

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In fact, this referendum was one of a long series of efforts to untangle the legal knot left by Canada and B.C.’s failure to complete historical treaties after 1900.

Seven of the eight questions in the 2002 referendum were simply to confirm the existing position of B.C. treaty negotiators. The purpose, then as now, was to settle treaties.

The first question asked if private land should be exempt from expropriation for treaty settlements.

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Private property rights are not so much a 19th century idea as a 17th century one, defined in 1690 by John Locke.

What remains true today is that no society has made significant social and environmental progress without individual property rights.

See the woeful state of most of Canada’s communally owned aboriginal reserves, where individually owned property isn’t permitted.

The Tsilhqot’in dropped claims of property held by non-aboriginal residents from their appeal to the

highest court, a wise move considering that pushing people from their homes would lead to violent confrontations.

Other referendum questions related to preserving public access to Crown land for hunting, fishing and park use. All were endorsed.

The only new question asked if aboriginal selfgovernment “should have the characteristics of local government, with powers delegated from Canada and British Columbia.”

Arguably, that’s what has emerged from the

Tsilhqot’in case, which upholds provincial jurisdiction over public forest policy on environmental and fire protection on aboriginal title lands.

By 2009, frustrated with a lack of progress, due to Ottawa’s inaction as well as inconsistent leadership from aboriginal communities, the Campbell government tried to cut the knot. Its proposed Recognition Act would have accepted a form of aboriginal title across the province, based on 30 historical “indigenous nations.”

That idea originated

not with the province but with the First Nations Leadership Council. It was rejected by a broader group of aboriginal leaders later that year.

The best way forward, also endorsed in the 2002 referendum, is sharing land use planning. B.C. has also begun sharing resource revenues.

The most likely path, however, is back to court for years to come.

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The fate of a Kamloops man the Crown wants jailed for strangling his cat last year will soon be in the hands of a judge, who will deliver his sentence tomorrow.

Steven Seidel’s sentencing hearing began on Friday, July 4, in Kamloops provincial court.

Earlier this year, Judge Chris Cleaveley found Seidel guilty of the Criminal Code offence of causing unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal.

Seidel faced up to 18 months in jail and/or a $10,000 fine and could have received a lifetime ban on owning animals.

Crown prosecutor Alex Janse has asked for a six-month jail term, to be followed by two years of probation.

Defence lawyer Ken Tessovitch, meanwhile, is seeking a conditional discharge — meaning Seidel would not have a criminal record if he

could stay out of trouble during a term of probation.

At trial, Cleaveley rejected an estimate by Seidel that his unneutered male cat, named Oreo, lost consciousness in less than a minute.

The judge also noted the struggling cat left scratch marks on Seidel’s arms.

A veterinary expert testified earlier in the trial that it would take between 60 and 90 seconds for an asphyxiated cat to lose consciousness and four to five minutes for its heart to stop beating.

The law allows owners of animals to kill them, regardless of health. But, there are also laws addressing suffering and stress an animal may endure.

Seidel admitted to strangling the cat during a March morning in 2013.

Both Seidel and his then-girlfriend Moriah Smith — pregnant at the time — told court they were concerned Oreo could not be

house-trained, arguing Smith’s unborn baby was in danger because the cat was urinating and defecating in their apartment.

A pathogen in cat feces can cause birth defects in humans.

Seidel and Smith considered giving the cat to the SPCA, the trial heard, but they were living on income assistance and could not afford the fees to have it euthanized or put up for adoption.

Authorities became aware of Oreo’s death when Seidel confessed to Smith on the phone.

Smith then told a friend.

Cleaveley ordered a pre-sentence report in part to consider Seidel’s First Nations background.

Smith’s first two children are in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development, something Cleaveley said warranted the pre-sentence report.

During her sentencing submissions, Janse referenced a petition

seeking harsh punishment for Seidel. Court heard it has more than 32,000 signatures, but sentencing law does not allow for a judge to consider such material.

Kamloops man avoids jail after 35th driving offence A Kamloops man with more than two dozen driving convictions has narrowly avoided a jail sentence after accepting a lastminute plea bargain.

“From my perspective, and likely the public’s perspective, this arrangement is almost too good to be true,” said Kamloops provincial court Judge Chris Cleaveley.

“You’re just on the cusp of going to jail for a long time.”

James Ridge was slated to stand trial in Kamloops provincial court on Friday, July 4. Instead, he pleaded guilty to one count of driving while prohibited.

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Court heard the 42-year-old was busted by police on Sept. 12, 2013, while parking outside the Chances gambling and entertainment centre in North Kamloops.

He was behind the wheel of a pickup truck despite being a prohibited driver.

Ridge has a lengthy history of driving offences, including 10 prior convictions for driving while prohibited, eight prior convictions for driving without a licence and seven prior convictions for impaired driving.

In addition, he has received nine 24-hour roadside prohibitions.

Cleaveley gave Ridge three months to pay his fine and warned him further driving offences will result in jail time.

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Runners from countries around the globe paid a visit to Merritt to spread a message of peace on July 2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really just to share a simple message that peace and harmony start in the heart of each one of us,â&#x20AC;? Peace Run executive director Salil Wilson said.

Twelve participants of the North American leg of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-home Peace Run stopped in at Spirit Square to meet with the mayor and a handful of local people last Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Along the way, we pass the torch and we ask people to make a wish or a prayer for peace that we can carry in our hearts and in our torch as we continue,â&#x20AC;?

Wilson said.

Runners visiting Merritt hailed from countries such as Slovakia, Italy, Ukraine, Poland, Luxembourg, Australia, Canada and the U.S. They also serenaded those at Spirit Square with the Peace Run song.

The event has been ongoing for almost 30 years. It was started in 1987 by spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy â&#x20AC;&#x153;to celebrate the fact that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far more that unites us as one human family than divides us,â&#x20AC;? Wilson said.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run started on April 19 in New York, where it will finish on August 15, and along the way, runners have visited cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The North American run covers a distance of about 20,000 kilometres, taking a route through the southeastern United States, across America through Oklahoma and Santa Fe before crossing into Mexico at Tijuana.

The run travelled up the West Coast and then landed in Canada at Victoria at the end of June.

In Victoria, Canadian captain Prapti Jensen joined the Peace Run. The runners joined up with the others at various points along

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Members of the Sri Chinmoy Peace Run and a representative from the City of Merritt jog to Spirit Square with the Peace Run torch. They were greeted by the mayor and a handful of other locals in downtown Merritt last Wednesday. The Nicola Valley was one of their stops as they make their way across Canada and back to New York City where the run began in April. Michael Potestio/Herald

their route. Four of the runners visiting Merritt began the run at its start line back in April.

Jensen said they decided to pass through Merritt because they wanted to meet with more people.

The last time they ran across Canada, they took the southern route of Highway 3 through B.C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We realized that this whole region here â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you guys, out to Kelowna and down through Penticton and down to Osoyoos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hundreds of thousands of people,â&#x20AC;? she said, noting their goal is to meet people and share their message of peace.

The runners left Merritt for Kelowna later that day. Their run continues across B.C. through Osoyoos, Trail, Salmo, Creston and Fernie, and leaves B.C. through Sparwood, Jensen said.

Then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg before heading south into the U.S. through Minnesota before coming back up to Canada through Toronto and Ottawa and then back to New York.

The Peace Run doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t raise money for a cause nor does it aim to highlight any political cause. Runners donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take government grants or corporate sponsorships.

The run itself is funded by private donations. Along the way, runners may approach hotels and campgrounds to see if anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s willing to provide a night of

accommodation, or stop by a restaurant to see if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll provide a meal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; otherwise they cook their own meals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not bringing peace to anyone; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really giving people a chance to give expression to peace in their own lives and in their

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The Peace Run is also happening in Europe, Asia and Australia this summer.

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Port Alberni is a long way from B.C.’s northeast gas fields, but access to the Pacific Ocean and a partnership with a local aboriginal community have investors moving ahead with plans for a liquefied natural gas export terminal.

Vancouver-based Steelhead LNG Corp. announced Tuesday the company has applied to the National Energy Board for an export licence to ship up to 30 million tonnes of LNG a year for 25 years.

Steelhead has signed an agreement with the Huu-ayaht First Nations to explore development of Huu-ay-aht land at the south end of Alberni Inlet on Vancouver Island.

Huu-ay-aht also has an agreement with the Port Alberni Port Authority, which is proposing a container transshipment hub for the area as well as the

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tages, including direct access to the Pacific Ocean,” said Nigel Kuzemko, CEO of Steelhead LNG. Another advantage is the self-government status of Huu-ay-aht, one of five communities who form part of the Maa-Nulth First Nations treaty implemented in 2011.

Other LNG export proposals on B.C.’s north coast are affected by uncertainty from aboriginal title claims, including overlapping claims affecting projects in the Kitimat and Prince Rupert area.

Hereditary chiefs

of the Gitxsan First Nation dispute the treaty agreement in principle signed in 2013 with the Tsimshian communities of Kitselas and Kitsumkalum.

On June 22 the Gitxsan chiefs suspended discussions for three proposed pipelines crossing their traditional territory.

Gitxsan negotiator Bev Clifton Percival cited the June 26 Supreme Court of Canada decision recognizing Tsilhqot’in Nation aboriginal title to territory west of Williams Lake.

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By Barrie Ogden

SPECIAL TO THE HERALD

There are many residents of Logan Lake who, each and every day, give of their talents, time and money to support the community and its citizens, no matter what their age.

On June 18, the

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LOGAN LAKE

Logan Lakers honoured for voluntarism community gathered at the amphitheatre to publicly honour some of these special people.

With the difficult political situation at our schools, the lack of students reduced the energy of the experience but the youth who were there, along with resident volunteers, stepped forward to help with the flag

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David Young (left) and Paddy Muldoon (right) receive the Citizen of the Year Award from Acting Mayor Robin Smith in memory of former TV Society President Dean Neighbour, and in recognition of all the volunteer hours both men put in to ensure TV service to Logan Lake residents is first-class.

Submitted by Al Smith

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Recognition of Logan Lakers’ contributions deserved From Page 12 The presentation of the Citizen of the Year award is always exciting, but this year, it was tinged with sadness as acting mayor Robin Smith, in memory of TV Society president Dean Neighbour, presented this award to both Paddy Muldoon and David Young in recognition of the longterm, exceptional service the society and these two volunteers provide to the community.

In fact, the quality of service provided to each home in Logan Lake at a minimal monthly fee is so exceptional that TV service providers across North America are often in touch with Logan Lake TV Society members for information and technical input.

So, more congratulations for Dean, Paddy and David and all the members of the society who go unrecognized and under-appreciated.

Despite the fact we have so many fabulous, incredible students in our community, no nominations for Youth Citizen of the Year were received, which, from my perspective put another damper on the event. The free hotdogs, pop, juice and chips dished out by the extraordinary Logan Lake Fire Department volunteers were much appreciated by everyone who showed up to honour these special Logan Lakers.

Another Logan Lake event that saw a mixture of song, tears and laughter was Donna Youd’s retirement

extravaganza, which was held on June 23 at the Meadow Creek Golf and Country Club, with more than 70 family members, friends and colleagues, past and present, showing up to escort Donna to the beginning of the retirement path after a sparkling 34-year career at both Logan Lake schools.

Current physical education teacher Darren Clark took great delight in pointing out that he had just started kindergarten when Donna began teaching in 1980 but concluded with other, less age-related compliments.

It was amazing that members of Donna’s fan club didn’t run out of compliments about her as both a person and a teacher: always there to help, quiet and calm with confidence, a master teacher, irreplaceable, holds both colleagues and students accountable, able to see something good in every student.

But it was Donna’s son Eric who really got the tears flowing with his words of thanks and appreciation to his mom. When it was Donna’s turn, she took great delight in sharing stories of co-workers who were described as friends as well as professional colleagues.

In typical Donna style, she gave a collective thanks to her husband, sons Evan and Eric, her daughter Kim, and to the members of her extended family for their enduring and loving support while her dedication and commit-

ment as an outstanding teacher worked to make both students and her community better.

Retirement plans

include travelling to the far south to visit her daughter and family; cruising with friends in Europe; doing vol-

unteer work both with Developing World Connections and in Logan Lake; continuing her vocal career

with Desert Sounds Harmony Chorus; and becoming an enthusiastic quilter and an active supporter of the Logan

Lake W.H.Y. Look out world and be prepared for some very positive Donna Youd changes!

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You don’t have to fly fish to catch trout them, it is time to try some jigging with small shiny spoons just off the lake bottom.

The rod for this job is spooled with braided line that has no give whatsoever. In deep water, like in Nicola Lake where 80 to 100 feet depths are common, you need that type of line as the regular monofilament line will act far too slowly to set the hook on the fish.

Then, of course, there is the simple yet very effective fishing

OTHMAR VOHRINGER The OUTDOORSMAN A few weeks ago, I received what seemed to me a somewhat puzzling question from a newcomer to the angling sport: “Is it true that you only can catch trout with flyfishing gear?”

I had to read the email twice and then again to make sure it was not a much-belated April Fool’s Day joke.

I even did a search on the Internet just to try and find out where the writer might have got the idea from that led him to the question.

Sure enough, when I searched “trout fishing” on the Internet, over 90 per cent of the information pertained to flyfishing, so no wonder that the email writer was under a false impression.

Of course you do not have to be a flyfisherman to catch trout.

Spinning reel setups provide an angler with a lot more options to catch trout than are possible with flyfishing gear.

method of worm and bobber fishing.

Countless trout have fallen for this very simple tactic which works particularly well on the many stocked lakes around the Nicola Valley.

So you see, it does not matter whether you use a fly rod or spinning reel rod to catch trout.

What does matter is that you go out and have fun fishing. In this regard, I wish you always tight lines.

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“Lure and bait chuckers,” as we’re often referred to, have a huge arsenal of rods, lines, lures, baits and tactics at our disposal that let us fish from dawn to dusk. On a typical day on the lake, I have as many as five rods with me in the boat, each one set up differently and ready to be used for a specific tactic.

In the early morning I may cast spoons, rooster tails and

Panther Martins at fish I can see just under the water surface or explore underwater structures like submerged rocks and trees where big trout lay in wait for prey to swim by.

Such lures come in various sizes and colours that let you match the food source the trout are eating in a specific body of water.

If you do not know what the fish eat, try a variety of different lures, sizes and colours

until the fish start to hit them.

When it gets warmer and the fish head deeper down in the lake, trolling a wedding band or Lyman plug can yield great results.

During midday hours and early afternoon when the sun is heating the water’s surface, the trout head for the deepest holes at the bottom of the lake. In this case, I make use of an electronic fish finder.

Once I’ve found

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10 tips for a back-safe summer Taking a few simple steps will give your back a break and won’t slow you down.

In fact, it may even improve your performance in the yard or on the green. The following 10 tips can help you give your back a break this summer – and all year round.

DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Getting into gardening, yard work and warm weather activities like golf don’t have to be a pain in the back if you take a few simple precautions.

This week, I am offering some easy tips to get into the swing of summer without taking a toll on your back. Now that the warm weather has finally arrived, people are eager to get outdoors and many of us tend to overdo it – especially on the weekends.

That usually leads to a sore back and a lot of very stiff people showing up at my office on Monday mornings.

The good news is that it’s mostly preventable.

1. Take it slow Many of us are more sedentary during the winter months and lose flexibility and muscle tone. So, take it slow when starting up summer activities. Try nine holes of golf instead of 18 the first couple times out, and resist attempting to complete that huge yard task in one day.

2. Stretch out Warm up your muscles with five to 10 minutes of gentle, slow stretching exercises to help prevent injuries and strains on muscles and joints before heading out for the garden or sports field.

3. Take a break When working in the yard, alternate tasks and

positions, and take three brief breaks every hour. Do the same for sports activities and stretch frequently.

8. Good footwear reduces wear and tear Wear comfortable, supportive shoes appropriate for your activity to avoid slipping, twisting and sliding that can injure your back.

4. Lift it right When lifting, keep your back straight and bend your knees. Lift with your legs, not your back, whether you’re unloading sports equipment or moving potting soil.

9. Stretch out before you wrap up Before you call it a day, stretch out your back and leg muscles to help prevent tightness and soreness.

5. Hydrate Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after physical activity — especially during warm weather.

6. The right moves In the garden, kneel to plant items and pull weeds.

Rake with one leg in front and the other behind. Use tools that are a comfortable weight and size for you.

The same goes for sports activities. Make sure your equipment is sized correctly for you and learn good technique, whether it’s swinging a golf club, kicking a soccer ball or cycling.

Use a double strap versus a single strap for carrying a golf bag on your shoulder.

7. Wear protective gear Wear a helmet when cycling, rollerblading or skateboarding and don’t forget wrist, elbow and knee guards — there’s

more than your back at stake. A hat, sunscreen and breaks in the shade will also help prevent overexposure to the sun’s rays and its heat.

Surrendering frees energy to move on

GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING Many of the wisdom traditions speak about the power of surrender. Surrender is not an easy word for those of us in Western civilization, for it implies ‘giving up’ or losing.

It may even be associated with a sense of shame. The opposite of surrender might be ‘fighting to the death’.

In my recollection

of old war movies or cowboy movies, surrender only happened, it seemed, when one side clearly had no hope of overpowering the other, and preferred surrender to death.

I am writing about a different kind of surrender.

It is developing the ability to surrender to what is, and to that over which we have no control, rather than putting a lot of energy into resistance.

It is, after all, a losing battle to resist change. We can rail against the loss of a loved one or a job, aging, children leaving home, the coming of winter, the loss of

a relationship, or any of the myriad circumstances that happen to us all.

Of course we will grieve our losses, but that is not the same as resisting the changes.

Resisting is the refusal to accept what is, and remaining focused on a wish that it could be different than it is.

Surrender is the courageous acceptance of the fact that the kaleidoscope of life keeps turning, and it is not our hand that turns it. It is developing the ability to graciously accept the unfolding of life, and doing our best, despite our pain, and despite the fact that what has happened may well be

against our wishes.

When we surrender to our journey, with all of its ups and downs, the energy that may have gone into resistance, is now available for moving on, and, sooner or later, move on we must.

10. Sleep on your back Sleeping on your stomach can prompt back and neck pain — not what you want after an active day outside. A supportive mattress will also give your back a break.

Despite the best preventive efforts, some people will still end up with stiffness and soreness.

Studies show that unless the condition is severe or due to a serious traumatic injury, you’re better off seeing a chiropractor and returning to light to moderate physical activity after taking it easy for a day or two.

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HERALD SPORTS Sloan claims first Web.com Tour victory Have a sports story tip? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing sports@merrittherald.com

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With his mom and aunt in the audience and hundreds of countrymen cheering him on, Merritt’s Roger Sloan coolly sank an eight-foot putt on the first playoff hole to win the Nova Scotia Open in Halifax on Sunday — his first win on the Web.com Tour.

Sloan’s victory, and claim to the $117,000 first prize, concluded a marathon day that saw the Canadian duke it out with American Derek Fathauer for 36 holes before deciding things on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff.

The rare double round on a Sunday was necessitated by the cancellation of all play the day before as the last vestiges of Tropical Storm Arthur passed through the Maritimes — bringing gusting 75-kilometre-anhour winds to the host Ashburn Golf Club.

Sloan was as much relieved as elated by his victory on home soil.

“I don’t know what feels better — to win or to be finally done today,” the 27-year-old golfer

told assembled media shortly after being presented with a beautiful trophy manufactured by NovaScotian Crystal and a giant cheque.

Sloan and Fathauer battled for the lead throughout Sunday, although the Canadian tried not to think about the duel that was taking place.

“I saw a leaderboard coming down the 8th hole, and I knew I was tied with Derek at 11-under,” said Sloan.

“On the back nine, I had no idea. I knew that if I just focused on one shot at a time, things would just kind of take care of themselves.”

Sloan, a co-leader after the first two days (67-65) with Mexico’s José de Jesus Rodriguez, shot rounds of 71 and 70 on the final day while Fathauer charged home with a 71 and closing 66.

However, the native of Jupiter, Florida faltered slightly down the stretch. He bogeyed holes 16 and 18 in regulation, three-putting from 25 feet on the last hole.

Sloan had his own challenges coming home, most notably on the par-five 17th. The

NUMBER ONE Merritt professional golfer Roger Sloan signals his finishing position at the Web.com Tour’s Nova Scotia Open in Halifax on the weekend. Photo courtesy of Stan Badz/PGA Tour

Canadian flew the green on his second shot and landed in a hazard down a steep hill. He managed to get up onto the slope behind the putting surface with his third shot, then chipped to within five feet of the hole on his fourth. He made par.

On the first playoff hole, Fathauer’s drive found the trees while Sloan split the fairway.

The American got to

the green in three but his 30-foot par attempt missed. Sloan, on the green in two, calmly holed his par putt for the victory.

“I hit an absolutely poor first putt (from 40 feet out),” said the winner. “It was a little bit of nerves, and I didn’t put a good stroke on it. Fortunately, I came through at the end.”

Following the win, an

exhausted Sloan said, “We were out on the course for over 12 hours.

That’s a long time to hold your game together.

It’s a lot of mileage. My last six or seven holes, I began to feel it in my hips, my knees and in my feet.”

Sloan, who now makes his home in Houston, Texas, was thrilled to have his mom and aunt in attendance.

“I’m just happy to share the experience with the people that mean the most to me in my life — my family and my closest friends.”

Sloan’s first Tour title coming on Canada’s East Coast held special significance for him.

“My mom’s dad, my grandfather, immigrated to Canada in 1955 and landed at Pier 21 in Halifax. I love being Canadian. This means so much to win here,” Sloan told audience members, who had greeted his playoff victory with a spontaneous singing of O’Canada.

The transplanted Canadian said that a win on this year’s Web.com Tour wasn’t a stretch of the imagination.

“I have faith in my abilities, and I do understand what it takes to win — hard work and dedication.

“At this level, so many guys are playing so well that you never really know when the opportunity is going to present itself. You just need to be prepared and make sure you’re ready every single week.”

Sloan’s win at the Nova Scotia Open has earned him an

exemption to this year’s Canadian Open, which runs from July 21 to the 27 at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Ile Bizard, Que. It will be Sloan’s third appearance at the RBC-sponsored event.

In 2013, he finished 52nd at Oakville, Ont.’s Glen Abbey Golf Club.

In 2011, he missed the cut at the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver.

Sloan’s victory on the weekend also moved him from 80th to 12th spot on the Web.com Tour money earnings list for this year — all but guaranteeing him a top-25 finish and a PGA Tour card for next season.

Sloan joins Adam Hadwin as the only Canadians to win on the Web.com Tour this season.

Sloan is in Sandy, Utah this week for the next stop on the Web.com Tour. — the $625,000 Zion’s Bank Utah Open. He said that the win in Nova Scotia hasn’t changed his focus.

“My goals aren’t any different. Come Thursday, the slate is clean. It doesn’t matter what you did last week.”

Three-peat winner of Ladies Coquihalla Open has deep affection for Merritt event

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Kamloops golfer Karen Mair-Valin just loves coming to Merritt every July for the Merritt Golf and Country Club’s Ladies Coquihalla Open.

She’s entered the event so many times, she can’t even remember how often.

“It’s at least 15 and maybe as many as 18,” Mair-Valin said with a laugh over the phone — one day after winning the annual event for the third time in three years.

“Merritt is one of the best, if not the best, tournaments in B.C. For the amount they charge, they feed you all weekend,

treat everyone like gold, and the prizes are simply unbelievable.”

Great hospitality must suit Mair-Valin to a tee (pun intended), as she shot rounds of 75 and 76 on the weekend en route to a nine-stroke victory over 88 other golfers from throughout southwestern B.C. “Coming to Merritt this year, I was probably the most nervous I’ve ever been,” said MairValin, who belongs to the Eagle Point Golf Club in Kamloops. “My game wasn’t really where I wanted it to be.

“Some courses just suit your eye when you’re playing. Merritt does for me. This year’s win was a

Three-time Ladies Coquihalla Open winner Karen Mair-Valin from Kamloops. Ian Webster/Herald

real confidence booster.”

Consistency was the name of the game all weekend for Mair-Valin, a seven-handicapper. Her tee shots rarely strayed from the centre of the

fairway, and her approach game was impeccable. A case in point was the parfive 10th hole on Sunday.

Mair-Valin was comfortably on the green in two.

“That was the longest

I’ve ever hit there,” she conceded. “I have to say that I think the wind was helping me.”

Mair-Valin’s long game more than made up for what she described as a so-so two days of putting.

“Normally, I can rely on my putter,” she said, “but not this weekend.

It was a bit suspect.

Fortunately, the rest of my game saved me.”

Perhaps Mair-Valin is a bit hard on herself.

After all, her final round on Sunday included a pair of deuces — pretty indicative of none-tooshabby green’s play.

“Those were a really big bonus,” she said.

An intense competitor

out on course, Mair-Valin isn’t above lecturing herself on occasion.

“Yeah, I do talk to myself out loud sometimes,” she said. “I have this one phrase — ‘hit it like you mean it’ — that I like to say when I haven’t struck a ball well or finished my swing.”

Mair-Valin spent little time basking in her victory. She was back on course on Monday night of this week, playing a practice round at Tobiano, located west of Kamloops.

“I’ve got a very busy week ahead,” she said.

“I’m playing a two-lady team event in Vernon, then a two-lady event at Eagle Point, followed by a

four-lady team competition at the Dunes and finally a two-lady event at Rivershore.”

Runner-up for the second year in a row, with a score of 160 for two rounds, was Surrey golfer Bev Jensen.

The top local finisher at this year’s Coquihalla Open was Diana Lorenz who came in at 167.

The low net score for the tournament went to Virginia White from Hope with a 136.

“I was very pleased with this year’s tournament,” said principal organizer Glenda Rodgers. “Everyone went away happy.”

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CHIPS AHOY! Merritt’s Diana Lorenz (left) successfully chips onto the green during second round action at the Ladies Coquihalla Open golf tournament on the weekend at the Merritt Golf and Country Club.

Eighty-eight women from throughout southwestern B.C. took part in the annual twoday event.

For the third time in three years, the winner of the Coquihalla Open was Karen Mair-Valin from Kamloops.

She shot rounds of 75 and 76 for a 151 total, nine strokes better than the runner-up for the second year in a row, Bev Jensen from Surrey.

Lorenz had to settle for a third low gross score of 167 in flight #1 after recording rounds of 81 and 86 on Saturday and Sunday respectively. She returned to action on Tuesday with a vengeance, however, shooting 39-39 for an 18-hole score of 78 on Ladies Night.

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Parsons wins twice at Merritt Speedway

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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For 21-year-old stock car racer Amy Parsons from Merritt, there’s nothing quite like a fresh motor under the hood.

With her 1980 Monte Carlo sporting a brand new 350-engine direct from the factory, Parsons picked up her first two wins of the season in the Hobby division at the Merritt Speedway on Saturday night.

Parsons was the class of the field in both the five-lap dash and 10-lap heat. She finished second to Jack Goddyn from Kamloops in the 30-lap main event.

In 6 and 8 cylinder action, Bill Fader’s #9 car went a perfect four

for four, winning all three races and posting the fastest time at the front end of the evening’s entertainment.

Interestingly, it was Jim Gillis behind the wheel of Fader’s car in the heat race.

“Jim wanted to give the car a go, and I figured why not,” said Fader.

Mike Fasten’s run of victories in the Street class came to an end.

After winning the two preliminary races, the resident of northern B.C. was forced to the sidelines in the main with car troubles. The race was won by the Fraser Valley’s Tiffany McDonald.

The next racing date at the Merritt Speedway is on July 19 with time trials starting at 5 p.m.

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#13 Lloyd Morris #09 Bill Fader #35 Mike Fasten #99 Amy Parsons

Karen Mair-Valin, Kamloops 151 Virginia White, Hope 136

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Bev Jensen, Surrey Mary Lou Harkness, Oliver Diana Lorenz, Merritt Lise Mathieu, Osoyoos Marlene Proc, Surrey Corina Lynn, Richmond

160 164 167 136 142 143

Bianca Wallbank, Hope Glenda Rodgers, Merritt Carol Hindle, Clearwater Shelley Sanders, Merritt

177 188 143 145

Gwenn Hetherington, Merritt Sandra Currie, Mission Danielle Slack, Mission Tanja Desjarlais, Clearwater

187 191 140 144

Marie Middler, Osoyoos Heather Nymeyer, Kamloops Dawn Adamson, Kamloops Gloria Tewnion, Kamloops

205 205 137 141

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Pozzobon competing at the Calgary Stampede

By Ian Webster

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Merritt Golf & Country Club, July 5-6 Results

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Merritt bull rider Ty Pozzobon was hoping for better luck in his second draw at the annual Calgary Stampede Rodeo.

On Tuesday evening of this week, the 22-year-old Pozzobon was one of four cowboys in his pool that were bucked off in their first of four performances leading up to this weekend’s finals.

The winner of draw one on Tuesday was

last year’s Stampede bull riding champion, J.B. Mauney from Mooresville, North Carolina with a score of 88.5.

Pozzobon failed to go the full eight seconds on his opener, Grey Area.

Wednesday night, Pozzobon’s scheduled ride was the Corey & Horst/Flying Diamond bull Mr. Buddy.

The top four finishers in the two pools of 10 after four rides will automatically earn a berth into the Stampede’s Showdown

Sunday — rodeo’s richest afternoon with over $100,000 in prize money.

All remaining competitors must try to qualify for the finals via Wild Card Saturday with four additional spots up for grabs.

Pozzobon entered this year’s Stampede on a roll, having recorded big wins in Ponoka, Alberta and Cody, Wyoming.

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BUMPER TO BUMPER Merritt’s Amy Parsons (99) duels with Jack Goddyn from Kamloops (42) in the Hobby division 10-lap heat race at the Merritt Speedway on Saturday. Ian Webster/Herald

SIX PACK Competing for the Kamloops Classics, 16-year-old Merritt swimmer Taylor Carmichael picked up six personal best times at the B.C. AAA Long Course Championships in Victoria on the weekend. Carmichael, who was up against swimmers as old as 22, went 28.83 seconds in the 50-metre freestyle, 1:02.31 (100 free), 2:17.51 (200 free), 1:14.23 (100 backstroke), 2:38.79 (200 back) and 1:11.42 in the 100-metre butterfly. Photo courtesy of Aletta Ackerman

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NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET Nicola Valley Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Saturday rain or shine, in the parking lot beside the Baillie House. Come down and enjoy fresh home grown veggies, flowers, baking, arts and crafts made and grown here in our Nicola Valley. A great place to socialize and enjoy the day.

Vendors call Market Manager: Lang Mackenzie 250-939-8605 or Sue 250-378-2031

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

CHRISTMAS IN JULY Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas in July at the Baillie House. From July 18-20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, there will be tons of Christmas items for sale. From Christmas lights to Christmas displays to supplies for your Christmas floats to just about any thing Christmas related, it will be at the Baillie House for you to buy. Avoid the

MERRITT DANCE SOCIETY Ongoing pre-registration. For more information contact Selena at 250-378-7266

BAILLIE HOUSE INFORMATION BOOTH Baillie House is making a cookbook, and we need your help!

Send in a recipe with a story

CONTROL FLYER

The Navy League is in need of officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps.

Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet every Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have past experience or are interested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us. Ellen 250-280-6944, Debra 250-2804086 or email at nlccventure@

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

COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY The Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will be holding a weekly creative art session, in the artists room at the Art Gallery, every Thursday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Everyone welcome to stop in and see their work.

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

We are starting a new club in town for flying model aircraft. We fly at various locations around town. New members welcome.

For more info, call Jack 250378-4371.

tlcpond1@telus.net t 250-378-4166

CONTAIN-IT

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.

Fri. July 11

Sat. July 12

Mon. July 14

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1750 1 17 7 Hill Street Q Phone: 250-315-3000

THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church Merritt Baptist Church 2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) t 4FSWJDF 5JNF 4VOEBZ 4DIPPM 4VOEBZ B N

NVCAC Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery. 250-378-6515 www. nvartscouncil.com N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi - Scott: 250-378-3502 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m.

2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-3785925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday 7 p.m.

2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-3784172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday 7 p.m. at the airport - 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift Store First Tuesday NVGH basement 250-378-9100 N.V. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m.

For locations, 250-378-2536 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Crossroads Community Church 250-378-2911 Pathfinders Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadets Tuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775

Sun. July 13

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Royal Canadian Legion #96 Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m. - Regular Mtg. Fourth Thursday 7 p.m.

1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631 Royal Purple First & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m.

- Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-3786788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-3785535 Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers Guild Tamarack Gardens every other Thursday at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787.

Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m.

250-378-5539 Soup Bowl Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Central School - 250-315-7410 Teen Centre / Fireside Thursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m.

250-378-5660 Valley Scrapbooking 250-936-8298 Valley Visual Artists General club information Fran McMurchy 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

Anglican Church Hall Al 378-7402 Jack 378-2662 Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195

7 Day Weather Forecast for Merritt, BC - Thursday, July 10, 2014 - Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Thurs. July 10

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1899 Quilchena Ave. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sundays for children ages 4 to 8 years.

Children learn of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love through stories, music, crafts and fun. More information: Gail 250-378-9706

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m.

Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m.

2050 Merritt Ave. 250-378-2095 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Hanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Wok 250-378-9509 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group.

Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m.

250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc.

Wednesdays 6 p.m. - ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca T: #merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m.

Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday 7 p.m.

Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca N.V. 4-H Club Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-378-5028 Nicola Valley Better Breathers Third Wednesdays 1 p.m.

Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894

Ground Maintenance

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

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

Archery Practice Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Gun Range Contact BJ Moore for more info 250-280-0304 Brownies Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-315-7410 CMHA - Merritt Clubhouse Fireside Center - 2026 Granite Ave. Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pm Shirley 250-378-5660 Central School Pac First Tuesday 7 p.m.

Lunchroom - 250-378-4892 Community Choir Mondays 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-3789899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-3782776 Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250378-6212.

Girl Guides Wednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m.

Central School - 250-936-8298 Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Curling League Wednesdays 6 & 8 p.m.

Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-3784917 Living With Loss Support Group No meeting in June, July, & August.

Support still available. Call Marilyn at 250-378-3513 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church $PSOFS PG +BDLTPO #MBJS t Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

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St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church $IBQNBO 4U t 4FSWJDF 5JNF 4VOEBZT B N

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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 $155,000 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

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

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Announcements

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Obituaries

Obituaries

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Merritt & District

Hospice Society The e Hos Hospice leading library is opened on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. We have an extensive library of information to assist you in understanding the role of a caregiver, and the grief process for a broad range of circumstances. You are most welcome to view or borrow the literature.

c/o 3451 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C6 Contact: 250-280-4040

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

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10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday On Call 24 Hours A Day

• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339 IN FIND IT THE CLASSIFIEDS

Help Wanted

Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

AREA DIRECTOR- LILLOOET Interior Community Services (ICS) is a nonproÀt organization that enriches the lives of individuals and families by providing integrated family support, individual life skills development, and safe, nurturing home environments designed to assist people to live to their potential in the community.

We are seeking a motivated individual to assume the position of Director in Lillooet for a minimum of 2 years. The successful candidate will have previous leadership and supervisory experience as well as a proven ability to establish strong relationships with all stakeholders. Experience with program development and strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills are required. Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Developing and overseeing ICS programs in the Lillooet area, building strong relationships and partnerships within the community, liaising and meeting with community professionals and partners, managing program budgets, providing supervision, direction and performance management to the Lillooet staff team, writing proposals, reports and other administrative duties, leading the hiring process for the Lillooet programs.

NOW HIRING NIGHT AUDITOR Must be proficient with computers Must be able to work flexible hours.

Apply in person with resume to 3571 Voght St. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. CAREGIVER Casual Employment with chance of regular hours available to provide support for elderly lady in the Merritt area.

Companionship, light housekeeping and some meal preparation required.

Hourly pay rate offered commensurate with skills and experience.

Please send resume and references to: P.O. Box 9, Merritt Herald Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8

Submit your resume with cover letter by July 11th at 4:30 pm to careers@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Check out our website at www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca

250-378-2141

or 1-800-668-3379

Help Wanted

2113 Granite Ave. Merritt, BC

Good customer service, mature person

Gerald “Jerry” Robert Larson It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald “Jerry” Robert Larson.

September 9, 1932 to July 4, 2014.

Gramps, dad, uncle, brother, cousin, G.G., G-dawg, friend, amazing human and concept man to the end.

He is survived by the greatest joys of his life, his wife Brenda Larson, and his family.

He was a conÀdant, adopted grampa, counsellor and wise man.

Jerry was full of encouragement and after a visit with him you would leave feeling inspired, peaceful, and important. Jerry loved golÀng, and being invited to dinner, but most of all spending time with his family and friends.

He will be truly missed.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Crossroads Community Church on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 2pm.

In leu of Áowers, his wish would be that donations be made in honor of his wife, Brenda, to Coquihalla Gillis House.

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Job Posting - Housing Manager Employment Dates: Permanent beginning on or about August 2014 Rate of Pay: Commensurate with level of education and experience.

Duties include: r Administration and management of the housing units and governing programs. r Administration of the CMHC Social Housing phases, Band-owned Housing, Capital Housing, and RRAP. r Administration and management of capital projects including new construction and renovations. r Administration and management of the First Nations Market Housing Fund agreement r LEM rent calculations and rent collections. r Property maintenance, unit inspections, and asset management of rental units r Develop and review annual budgets, financial statements, work plans and reports.

Qualifications: r Minimum of Grade 12 or Equivalent. r Experience in housing and property management. r Experience working with CMHC and AANDC programs. r Demonstrated ability/experience using MSWord, MSExcel and Xyntax Systems Software. r Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain appropriate record keeping systems. r Driver’s license and own transportation.

Upper Nicola Band, Attention: Administrator Box 3700 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 350-3311 reception@uppernicola.com Only Qualified individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: July 24, 2014 @ 12:00 noon

FRONT DESK CLERK

Please apply in person to 3561 Voght Street No phone calls

Employment Labourers CLUSKO Logging Enterprises Ltd. has the following job opportunities available for experienced equipment operators for immediate work in the Clearwater - Vavenby area. Feller Buncher Operators, Cat Operator, Log Truck Drivers, Field Mechanic, as well as other equipment operators We provide stable, consistent, long term employment. We pay industry competitive wages and provide a comprehensive benefit package. Interested applicants can email resume to: cluskogroup@clusko.com Fax to: 250-392-2836 or drop off / mail to 4605 McRae Street, Williams Lake, B.C.

Trades, Technical HIRING Licensed Plumber/Gasfitter and Licensed Sheetmetal Worker.

Apply with resume pronorthheating@telus.net, fax 250-785-5542

Services

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Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

NOW HIRING HOUSEKEEPER: Must be able to work flexible hours.

Apply in person with resume to 3571 Voght St. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Help Wanted

NVACL Part time Life Skills Worker Required • • • •

Complete criminal records check Valid drivers licence & clean abstract Position is 20 hours a per week Experience an asset but not required - training will be provided • Hours of work will include days and some evenings - no weekends • Some beneÀts included.

Submit resumes in person to: Rusty Brewer - Manager NVACL 1775 Coldwater Ave., Merritt, BC CLOSING DATE: July 17, 2014

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FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT

SUMMIT APARTMENTS

NICOLA APARTMENTS

2 bdrm basement suite. Avail.

Aug. 1. W/d, fenced yrd, close to town. $800/mon. util. incl.

250-378-6295 or 315-9397

Clean one and two bedroom.

Starting at $600/month.

For rent 2 bdrm downstairs suite, near town, gas fireplace, central air, shared laundry, w/d, util. incl. Retired or working people only. $800/mon.

Avail Aug. 1st. 250-378-2540

Garage Sale 421 Anderson Ave. (LN) Saturday July 12 10am - 3pm Red Barn Sale B and W 2002 to 2010 Dodge truck in bed trailer hitch with gooseneck for 2500 - 3500 model. Radio control model airplanes 2 plus 2 kits engines etc. Antique car rear trunk very rare and mint.

5000 cubic foot air conditioner.

Graco HLVP top of the line paint sprayer. Complete set of longarms adult westerns over 400 hard to come by. Mid 90’s Dodge turbo diesel intercooler.

Thousands of other bargains.

Friday and Saturday July 11 & 12. 10 am - 4 pm, 333 Gillis Rd. Kingsvale. Exit 256 off Coquihalla or down Coldwater road to Kingvale bridge and turn right.

Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each.

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

ATTN: Cattle Ranchers & Horse Owners NEW Black Pipe – BELOW Wholesale Price. 1/8” wall to 3/4” wall Thickness. From 1/2” thru to 7” Pipe x 21’ long.

Perfect for Gates, Corrals, Cattle Guard Crossing etc.

(Check out our Storage Containers online & “Poor Boy Log Cabins” on Google).

Target Steel & Sea Container Sales targetsteelsales@gmail.com

604-799-8434 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

New cedar docks. 10’ x 20’. $3800 250-315-5329

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030 Wanted - two cords dry firewood. Cut, split and delivered.

Please call 250-315-1004

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Help Wanted

MERRITT 1 bdrm Aprt. $600 inc utilities.

1 unit available, 1st Áoor unit ideal for seniors

1 bdrm Apt. $575 plus hydro.

Available Jan. 1, 2014

1988 Quilchena Ave.

Home and Land Packages Springbank Ave, Merritt

July 10th, 2014

Completely Serviced City Services Turn Key STARTING FROM

1 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro.

(1/2 month FREE)

$249,900.00

1 bdrm Suite in Heritage Home. $700 plus hydro.

Call 250-573-2278 Toll Free 1-866-573-1288

7510 Dallas Drive, Kamloops www.eaglehomes.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

NICOLA APARTMENTS Clean one and two bedroom.

Starting at $600/month.

NO PETS

MOVE IN BONUS 1 month free rent

250-378-9880

2 bdrm Apt. $675 plus hydro.

4 bdrm bsmt suite on Bench. $1000 including all utilities.

2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities.

2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities.

3 bdrm duplex. $950 plus utilities on Bann Street.

2 bdrm in Sixplex. $650 inc utilities (x2). (Lower Nicola) 2 bdrm house. Newly renovated/ fenced yard $750 plus utilities 2 bdrm house. $850 plus utilities.

2 bdrm house. $900 plus utilities.

Fenced closing to town.

$750/month incl. heat & laundry.

100 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT Newly renovated units “Clapperton Manor” 2775 Clapperton Ave. 250-315-8340 $

SHOP LOCALLY Houses For Sale

Brand new 2 bedroom apartments

NO PETS

References required.

NO PETS, NO SMOKING. 250-280-7644

250-378-9880

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Hope for Tomorrow.

KENGARD MANOR

Call 1-800-667-3742

Houses For Sale

3 bdrm house. $950 plus utilities.

MOVE IN BONUS 1/2 month free rent

F/S, heat and hot water included.

Starting at $625/mth

Misc for Rent 2 bdrm clean basement suite.

Avail. immed. Nice quiet area, Telus dish receiver incl. Call after 4 pm - 250-378-6659 or call anytime 250-315-2247.

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$925,000

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2141 Peterson Road Merritt 250-378-8815

432 Wild Rose Drive Merritt 250-525-0416

HOT

ONE ACRE!

July 12th & 13th

8:00 am - 3:00 pm Saddles, horse tack, bicycles, misc., stamp collection + supplies, dye cast cars, antique collectables, tools, etc.

2536 Kinvig Street, Lower Nicola.

Aberdeen Road - off Winnie Street.

Help Wanted

SIGN # 7207

SIGN # 90098

$298,000

$259,000

2625 Quilchena Avenue merritt 250-378-2629

1307 Spruce Avenue Merritt 250-280-4811

BENCH HOME

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Outside Advertising Sales Representative Prince George Free Press

Description We are seeking a team player with a professional attitude to work and learn in a fast paced, business environment.

Quali¿cations The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and develop new customers. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Above average communication skills, valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are necessary.

If a rewarding challenge resonates with you, contact us today.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Ron Drillen, General Manager Prince George Free Press 1773 South Lyon Street Prince George, B.C., V2N 1T3, Canada Tel: (250) 564-0005 Ext.115 Fax: (250) 562-0025 Email: publisher@pgfreepress.com

SIGN # 7241

778-754-5722

SIGN # 90065

$257,000

$249,900

3301 Boyd Road Merritt 778-686-3515

1156 Coldwater Road Merritt 250-378-2402

NEW PRICE

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SIGN # 108002

SIGN # 90044

$249,900

$229,900

1825 Hamilton Avenue Merritt 250-378-9831

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$226,900

$221,500

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331 Amethyst Court Logan Lake 250-299-3531

1443 Cowley Street Merritt 250-862-6706

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Mobile Homes & Pads Available immediately, 3 bedroom mobile home. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, utilities included. Large fenced yard. $950 per month. 250-3780887

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