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The City of Merritt is immediately implementing expanded watering restrictions. Coun. Ginny Prowal made a motion at Tuesday’s council meeting to eliminate one day of watering for even and odd numbered houses, which was unanimously approved. From now until September 30, watering will not be permitted on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Time restrictions remain unchanged,
as does the prohibition of watering on Sunday. Watering for even addresses is only permitted on Mondays and Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and in the evening from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Odd addresses are allowed to water on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and in the evening from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. These restrictions include the use of soaker hoses. Automatic sprinklers are permitted to be used between midnight and 4 a.m. on watering days.
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Health care has been a hot topic in Merritt as of late. Both the Interior Health Authority (IHA) and the official opposition BC New Democrat Party are recognizing a change in doctor recruitment and retention. “Its an area where the game has been changing a lot for some time now,” IHA executive medical director for the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap region Dr. Malcolm Ogborn said. On July 2, Ogborn and other representatives from the health authority, spoke with city council to answer any health concerns they had. One of those was doctor recruitment. Ogborne said one of the challenges in this regard is that physicians themselves have changed. Going back 40 years, he said his colleagues might work in up to three communities during their career. “They would go somewhere that would set themselves up,” Ogborn said. “What we see now is a lot of physicians graduating [and] the one to three jobs that my contemporaries would do in a career, [now] they would do in five years.”
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Previously, even numbered addresses were allowed to water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays while odd addresses could water Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The City of Merritt will also be doing its part by not watering its parks and cemetery on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The expanded water restrictions were brought into effect as a response to a Level 3 drought warning currently in place in many parts of the Southern Interior. The city will incur a $50 fine for anyone found violating the restrictions.
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The B.C. government will consider getting creative with imposing penalties for humancaused wildfires, Steve Thomson, minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations announced Tuesday, July 14. The review will be conducted by Thomson’s Parliamentary secretary and Prince GeorgeMackenzie MLA Mike Morris. Some ideas he will explore are banning those who break fire bans from provincial parks, and larger fines or the possible impounding the vehicles of those who flick lit cigarette butts out their windows. “Natural wildfires are difficult enough to deal with, and we must be clear that human caused wildfires will not be tolerated,� said Morris. “As a former law enforcement officer I’ve got some experience in this regard, and I look forward to taking on this review.�
Since April, 375 fires covering 44,000 hectares were cause by humans — that’s a third of this year’s nearly 1,100 wildfires. “Every human caused wildfire is preventable and unnecessarily ties up our crews and resources that could be otherwise deployed on naturally occurring wildfires,� said Thomson. “While we can’t determine how many are specifically human caused fires caused fires caused by the careless use of cigarettes, we know it’s significant.� Any potential changes are not expected to be implemented in time for this fire season. As of Tuesday, the province has spent over $116 million combating wildfires for the 2015 season. This season has seen double the number of fires the centre had dealt with at the same time last year. “We’re heading into what is typically the driest time of the year,� said Thomson. “The government is appealing to everyone to be careful out there and use common sense.�
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NURSE PRACTITIONER One of 341 nurse practitioners across the province, and only 40 in IHA, Julia Walker is set up and taking patients here in Merritt. Story by Michael Potestio.
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She’s part of a new trend in the province, and one-of-a-kind here in Merritt. Julia Walker has set up shop as Merritt’s first nurse practitioner and has just started seeing patients. As a nurse practitioner, Walker is qualified to do most of what a family doctor does. She maintains her own practice and patients, makes diagnoses, orders lab tests, refers patients to specialists, admits them to hospital and prescribes medication. A family doctor still has a broader scope of practice, but a nurse practitioner also works with doctors, Walker said. “If somebody comes in and I have a question about something that I’m not familiar with, then I can call one of the doctors in town and we can manage the patient together or that doctor could assume responsibility of the patient,� Walker said. Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with additional education at the masters degree level who provide primary care, chronic disease care, disease prevention and health promotion.
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“The role of the nurse practitioner was implemented here [in Merritt] to basically try to see patients that don’t already have a family physician,� Walker said. Although working out of the Conayt Friendship Society building in downtown Merritt, Walker is an Interior Health Authority (IHA) employee, and is available to all Merrittonians. Nurse practitioners are a means to improve health services by mitigating the shortage of primary health care providers, especially in rural places, Walker said. She said her focus is on providing care to low income and marginalized individuals. Walker also plans to bring health services to people who live outside of Merritt on reserves. Having Walker in place should take some of the stress off the Nicola Valley Hospital’s emergency room, as Walker can address essentially all health concerns that are not emergencies. Walker handles patients with issues such as cold and flu-like symptoms, urinary tract infections, and chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma
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in B.C. Nurse practitioners were only licensed starting in 2005, and at the moment B.C. has 341 nurse practitioners that have been registered by the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. There are 40 working across the IHA. The B.C. government announced nearly $15 million in funding for 135 new nurse practitioner jobs back in 2012 over the next three years, but so far only 121 of those positions have been filled through that funding. Walker was one of the nurse practitioners hired thanks to this funding. Walker, who currently lives in West Kelowna, works in Merritt Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. She invites residents to visit her with any questions or concerns, even if they don’t have a specific medical issue. “My goal is to be more involved in the community, so that people feel comfortable coming to me and talking to me about things or asking for things,� Walker said. She can be contacted at 250378-5107.
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Mosquito control program progress report July Mosquito Control Program Progress Report - July 2015 Email from Curtis Fediuk to Shawn Boven Please find the following mid-season mosquito control program progress report and summary of operations completed since program operations began 16 April 2015. Overall local weather conditions for late spring and early
summer 2015 could be summarized as “warmer and drier” than average. Total precipitation for the three months of April to June is 90.2mm, is slightly above the normal 75.6mm for this period, although over 55 per cent of all precipitation received during this period was recorded as +50mm of rainfall that fell from May 23 to 24. Temperatures during May and June 2015 however, have been far above average with record or
near record setting daily high temperature observed on several days during June. The monthly daily mean temperature for May was 2.3 degrees Celcius above average, and for June it was 4.4 degrees above average. The biggest change this season, as compared to past years, was the minimal amounts of winter snowfall and snowpack accumulations recorded in local mountains. With the absence of snowmelt runoff no aerial applications were required this sea-
son, for the first time in some 20 seasons. Sampling and treatment or larval mosquito populations has been ongoing, and proceeding on a weekly basis since midApril program startup. A total of 19.16 kg of VectoBac 200G has been applied to some 5.554 ha of habitat located at the Merritt Golf and Country Club, the old sewage lagoons off Pine Street, and at a number of smaller ranch houses and roadside ditches. A total of 22 larval
samples have been collected to date for taxonomic identification and light trap sampling for adult mosquitos has been underway since mid-June. Nine light trap samples have been collected as of June 30, 2015. All samples have been forwarded for taxonomic identification and preliminary results may be available for the next progress report. Program personnel have not received, or been forwarded by city reception staff,
any service requests or reports of mosquito annoyance from area residents. Larval sampling and collection by DGRA personnel will continue throughout the season.
Treatments will be completed as required, and where necessary to control developing larval mosquito populations. Adult mosquito population sampling will also continue.
2014 ANNUAL REPORT City Council will be considering its 2014 Annual Report at its next meeting on July 28, 2015. A copy of the 2014 Annual Report is available on the City’s website www.merritt.ca where it can be viewed. Any questions regarding the Annual Report may be directed to the City’s Financial Services Manager at (250) 378-8612.
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HERALD OPINION Don’t jump to conclusions on Watson The Canadian media landscape hasn’t been this interesting in years. For the David Dyck first time, In between there is a critical THE LINES eye cast on the entire enterprise, and what that has revealed has been both ugly and necessary. Then there’s the curious case of Paul Watson, the Toronto Star journalist who resigned with some fanfare last week. He claims that the paper refused to publish a story of significant public interest, related to the federal government’s exploration of the Franklin Expedition. “My reporting is an attempt to give voice to federal civil servants and others involved in the grueling, High Arctic search for British Royal Navy explorer Sir John Frankin’s lost ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror,” he wrote in a public blog post. “Several are experts in their fields.” Bully for him, of course, but while everyone is getting out the pity party supplies and tsk tsking the federal government and the Toronto Star, I suggest we take the streamers down and wait until all of the facts are in before rushing to damnation. The Star, it should be noted, denies Watson’s allegations completely. In the press, Watson keeps being referred to as a “Pulitzer-winning journalist” or, more ostentatiously and incorrectly, “Canada’s only Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.”
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Heat is hard on nature and wildlife OTHMAR VOHRINGER The OUTDOORSMAN The long spell of hot and dry weather manifested itself in the highest number of wildfires in British Columbia’s recently recorded history. So far the provincial government has spent in
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excess of 100 million dollars to fight these wildfires which at present total 115 (these are only the fires larger than 10 hectares) and to date have destroyed 279,265 hectares of land. Over 80 per cent of wildfires are believed to be human caused. Given the education and public warnings about the cause of wildfires it stuns me how ignorant people still are. Humans are not the only ones that suffer from wildfires and the effect it has on industry and the health of people living in
the path of the smoke. Those clouds can linger like thick fog for days and weeks over towns, cities and villages. Wildfires cause untold damage to wildlife, too. A few days ago I came across a haunting image on the internet, taken by a wildfire fighter. The image showed a small herd of female elk standing out in the open; behind them you could see a wall of tall flames devouring the forest. All the elk looked back toward the fire where in all likelihood their off-
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spring became victims of the flames. This time of year it is not unusual to see elk, deer, bears and moose in company of young and will stay with them at all times. However, when danger becomes a matter of life and death, mothers will switch to self-preservation mode and abandon the young since they are not yet strong enough to keep up with them. Wild birds such as eagles, ospreys, and the endangered great horned owl fare no better; they
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abandon their nests and leave their young behind. A wildfire kills thousands of animals and robs them of their habitat, food sources and shelter. Besides the devastation of wildfires the hot weather, combined with the low snowpack we had last winter has caused many lakes and river systems to be at an all-time low. When the water levels drop below a certain depth the temperatures rise and oxygen depletes. This in turn kills off fish.
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YOUR OPINION An open letter to Premier Christy Clark regarding the Canadian Energy Strategy Dear Premier Clark: You have important work to do at the July 15 to 17 meeting of the Council of the Federation in St. John’s. Canadians are counting on you and all premiers to conclude an agreement on a Canadian Energy Strategy that can grow the economy, add jobs, increase our competitiveness in the world, and make our air and water cleaner. We beseech you that the Canadian Energy Strategy commits to ensuring provinces and territories develop credible climate protection plans that include carbon pricing. One of the largest market failures in the history of humanity is the exclusion of the damages caused by the consumption of fossil fuels — the social cost of carbon. Until this market distortion is corrected, humanity is on track for a global
Canadians are counting on you and all premiers to conclude an agreement on a Canadian Energy Strategy that can grow the economy, add jobs, increase our competitiveness in the world, and make our air and water cleaner. increase of 6C, which experts agree will seriously compromise civilization. It is time Canada internalized the costs of carbon pollution. The B.C. carbon tax is a great example of a well-designed environmental tax. In fact, it’s been praised by the OECD, the World Bank, and the Economist for being a leading example of its kind and a textbook case of how environmental taxes should work. There’s only one problem. The B.C. carbon tax
has been frozen at $30/ tonne because subnational government cannot enact border tax adjustments to protect their manufacturing and agricultural industries. Recognizing that global carbon pricing is inevitable and a desire for Canada to reclaim our environmental leadership on the international stage like we did for acid rain and ozone depletion, we urge the premiers to consider these five core principles of effective carbon pricing when determining a carbon pricing
Don’t make things worse through negligence From Page 6 The low water level is currently so severe in some areas that the authorities have issued a total fishing ban on some rivers and streams in an effort to maintain the survival of the remaining fish. We all have to do our part to prevent wildfires and conserve as much water as possible. The best ways we can help is by strictly observing fire bans and
never discarding cigarette butts into nature at any time — nor any garbage for that matter. Be vigilant at all times of smoke columns and report them immediately. The sooner a fire can be attended to the better the chances are that it will not burn out of control. Conserve water as much as you can and strictly observe local water use restrictions.
policy that must ultimately be synchronized across Canada, North America and the world: 1) A steady, resolute and rising carbon price. 2) Internalizing costs incrementally, steadily and with no leakage. 3) Simple, transparent, effective at reducing emissions. 4) Building economic value at the human scale. 5) Easy to implement: country by country, harmonizing across borders. B.C. is to be congratulated for having a 2020 goal of reducing GHG emissions to 33 per cent below 2007 levels. We are proud of the success achieved by B.C.’s carbon tax since 2008. It is now time to build on this foundation.
We encourage all premiers to advance a Canadian Energy Strategy that delivers climate protection with a robust carbon pricing policy and charts a path forward toward a climate-friendly economy for Canadians today and into the future. Sincerely, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Michael Jessen, Nelson Laura Sacks, Castlegar Anni Holtby and Mike Geisler, Bonnington Allan Early, Crescent Valley Janet Mcintyre, Rossland Jim Berrill, Slocan Park Dona and Paul Grace-Campbell, Kaslo Susan Eyre, Yahk Maxwell Sykes, Chilliwack Jan Slakov, Salt Spring Island Peter Bateman, Victoria
Hot takes are for the birds From Page 6 What is not harped on so much is that his Pulitzer was actually for doing photojournalism. That is journalism, to be sure, but that label doesn’t lend itself to this case quite as strongly when it’s put that way. He’s a member of the media tribe, and so of course the media
will naturally rally around him. By that same token, though, news outlets should know better than to run with conjecture to the extent that they have. I get that if what he is saying is true, he needs to get behind this and come out swinging as best he can. But I resent a PR stunt from any angle, even if it’s coming from a journalist.
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Canada looking for $3 billion worth of retaliatory tariffs for COOL With the World Trade Organization (WTO) siding with Canada on a trade dispute with the States, ranchers here in B.C. are optimistic the U.S. Senate will repeal legislation that discriminates against country of origin labelling (COOL). The Senate ruling is step two in the legislative process to repeal the restrictions, which have been in place since 2008. COOL requires the segregation of imported cattle from domestic cattle, resulting in fewer American producers accepting Canadian cattle. The third and final step will be presidential assent. Meanwhile, the federal government here at home is moving towards implementing retaliatory trade restrictions against $3 billion worth of U.S. goods. That number has yet to be approved by the WTO, and although the U.S. is objecting to the amount, an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) spokesperson said the government is confident that those numbers are an accurate assessment of damages, and sanctions will be approved. WTO authorization to retaliate is expected to come down in the fall, though if the Senate repeals COOL, it’s possible that Canada will likewise back down. “My suspicion is that if they fix the problem we’ll kind of say, ‘Okay, it’s done,’� said Kevin Boon, general manager of the British Columbia Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA). “I’m optimistic that they’ll see the light, there’s enough of them starting to understand what these repercussions mean and that we’re serious about it,� he said. A lot of the Canadian restrictions would be on
beef and pork, but some target goods from states that voted to keep COOL, and might not fully understand how important this issue is for ranchers. This doesn’t just affect Canadian ranchers, either. The restrictive labelling laws were against Mexico as well, and that country is also looking into imposing tariffs. The most puzzling aspect for Boon is how much it has also negatively impacted U.S. beef processors. Since 2008, the U.S. has lost a great deal of it’s capacity for processing as a result of importing less Canadian beef, and plants, especially ones located near the border, have closed. Boon said the industry backlash against COOL in the States has been strong as well. “It’s affecting us both equally but in different ways,� said Boon. “I guess this is the part that I find the hardest to understand — why the U.S. has pushed it so much — is that it’s really probably hurt their industry there as much or more as it has us. You’ve gotta sit back and scratch your head when government does that and ask: who are they really representing?� The result is a changed industry, especially as COOL came down in the wake of the BSE — commonly known as mad cow disease — scare. BSE created a situation where beef processing in Canada was directed to U.S. plants, which ramped up activity. Then the COOL legislation came down. “It’s almost like throwing a bucket of water on the flame, and you move in the opposite direction,� said Boon. “It’s those unintended consequences of those actions that don’t just affect the prices that we receive here in Canada or Mexico, it’s those things that affect the long term aspect of how we do business and our ability to do business,� he said. “It really puts pressure on food production, not just for us but for North America.�
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Longtime elementary school teacher James Clark almost became an electrician. “Initially, that was my interest, said Clark. “I always liked fixing things and tinkering with electronics,� Clark said. His chalk wielding days might have never come to fruition if he hadn’t attended one career changing concert. Clark, 57, retired at the end of this school year wrapping up a 34-year teaching career spent focused on music and drama. Clark was born in Prince George as the third child in a family of six. He was influenced to pursue teaching by his mother, who was a teacher herself. “She was a great teacher, and I think that inspired me,� Clark said. After graduating high school in Prince George in 1975, Clark spent a year in Edmonton attending bible school and after that found himself working in Penticton at one of the now defunct Woodward’s department stores. He was going to get a degree to become an electrician before the fateful event. “I went to my sister’s year-end band concert, and I thought, ‘You know, that’s what I really want to do,’� Clark said. He said he wanted to be a music conductor, but had never considered music as a career choice until he saw that concert. “That’s when it struck me that I could actually do music for a career,� he said. Clark’s next step was to attend Okanagan College in Vernon. He was there for a year before trans-
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ferring to Western Washington University in Bellingham, where he earned his teaching degree with majors in music and theatre. Bellingham was also where Clark met his wife Diane. Like him, she was also obtaining a teaching degree, but the two didn’t meet through school. They ended up meeting at a Christian fellowship group. They were married shortly after he graduated. Together they had four children — three boys and a girl. Their two eldest sons were born in Abbotsford while their youngest son and daughter were born in Merritt. Clark began his teaching career with a seven-year stint working in School District 34 in Abbotsford. He taught music at nine schools, twice a week, with a schedule that only gave him about 10 minutes of travel time. “I was really flying from school to school. It was crazy,� Clark said. That hectic schedule eventually took its toll on Clark, who in 1988 took a job with School District 58. In Merritt he taught music and drama at the former junior high school and travelled around town to Merritt’s elementary schools where he taught band.
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B.C. to review bottled water rates
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Premier Christy Clark has promised a review of rates charged for water used in bottling, after an online petition called on the government to increase the nominal rate the province will collect starting next year. Swiss conglomerate Nestlé will pay the same rate as other industrial water users for
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deliver to the Langley constituency office of Environment Minister Mary Polak this week. Polak said Tuesday the protest against Nestlé Waters has produced some misconceptions about how groundwater is regulated in B.C. “People keep saying there’s a deal with Nestlé,” Polak said. “There isn’t. They pay the same as any other
industrial user, in fact the highest industrial rate, and it goes for anything from hydraulic fracturing to bottled water, those involved in mining for example, any of those heavy industrial uses.” She warned that those demanding an increase in the rate of $2.25 per 1,000 cubic metres of water should understand the risk that B.C. could lose control of the resource. If groundwater is treated as a commodity like oil or minerals, the North American Free Trade Agreement would allow the U.S. to demand equal access. The charge for using groundwater is called a water rental, to avoid any suggestion of transfer of ownership, Polak said. The rate was set in a recent review of provincial water legislation, to raise $11 million
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#2489
$315,000
6 bedroom home nicely renovated, 3 bedrms up and 3 bedrms down in a ground level inlaw suite. Large fenced yard with a 34x20 detached garage/shop. RV parking and garden area. Newer floors, kitchen & bathroom paint. Great place to raise a family.
Immaculate 4 bedrm family home in quiet cul de sac. Large master bedrm with ensuite, spacious kitchen, has F/P in living room & family room. Nicely landscaped backyard with large deck.
NICELY RENOVATED
CACHE CREEK
#2514
$298,000
#2482
$243,900
SUN VALLEY COURT
SWIMMING POOL
EXCELLENT LOCATION
CUSTOM RANCHER
CLOSE TO SCHOOLS
NICE HALF DUPLEX
AT SANDPIPER COMPLEX
MOVE IN READY
Wonderful 2 bedroom + den townhome with 2.5 baths, gas F/P in living room, open concept on main with bedrooms upstairs. Includes appliances & 2015 strata fees have been paid. Double garage.
5 bedrm rancher upgraded with HW floors, newer kitchen counters & paint. Open design kitchen & huge living rm with rock F/P. Private backyard with inground pool, hot tub & sundeck.
Home has 2 full floors plus bsmt, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight rental suite on main with rear entrance. Bright kitchen with island, living rm with gas F/P. Nice covered deck in back.
1800 sq.ft. rancher only 6 yrs old with 3 bedrms plus bonus room above garage. Open design kitchen, HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings and 2 full baths. Fenced backyard with storage shed.
4 bedrm family home with HW floors, open concept, gourmet kitchen comes with appliances and a fully finished basement. Recent asphalt shingles, some windows & exterior doors. Nicely landscaped.
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.
2 bedroom strata townhouse, close to all amenities. Top floor unit with nice views and comes with appliances. Great for first time buyer or retiree wanting no yard work.
3 bedroom townhouse with recent upgrades of paint & flooring. Was one of the first showhomes. Nice floor plan, vaulted ceilings, gas F/P, 2.5 baths, laundry upstairs. Big backyard.
Well constructed home in upscale neighbourhood. Enjoy the great views from this 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with cozy breakfast nook in kitchen, gas F/P in living rm & family rm with patio door to deck. Fenced backyard.
2 bedroom rancher in desirable Bench area, close to school. Features include new kitchen & flooring throughout, new bathrooms, paint & furnace. Nice size master bedrm with ensuite and walk through closet.
Great 4 bedrm home with some upgrades of furnace, HW tank & roof. Has detached garage/ shop with power plus a carport. Private backyard backs onto Bonaparte River.
#2376
#2438
#2214
#2278
#2409
#2345
#2408
#2462
#2421
#2448
#2389
$205,900
$329,900
$299,900
$295,000
$289,000
$154,900
PRIME LOCATION
FIRST TIME BUYERS
CHARMING HOME
NEW 2 STOREY HOME
QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD
DESIRABLE LOCATION
This executive Bench home has 4 bedrms on main, 1 down, custom fir cabinets with granite counters, S/S appliances, 4 baths & rec.rm & family rm. Nice inground pool and patio for BBQ’s.
Half duplex in family oriented neighbourhood and close to school. Has 3 bedrms up, large kitchen, updated bathrm with newer flooring & tub surround. Large fenced yard with storage/ work area.
Charming little 2 bedrm home with fresh paint, roof, updated windows & kitchen. Patio off the sundeck, located in quiet neighbourhood, centrally located & lane access. Has insulated shop.
New home featuring open concept kitchen with granite counters, spacious living room, 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths & double garage. New Home Warranty 2/5/10. GST applies.
Family home with 3 bedrms up, 1 down, open concept design with vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, sunken living room, gas F/P and large ensuite. Within walking distance to elementary school.
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.
#2424
#2468
#2466
#2480
#2506
#2309
$429,900
$146,900
$151,500
$349,900
$279,900
$319,000
$103,900
$199,900
d
sol
$399,000
d
sol
$254,900
$229,900
BENCH VIEW HOME
HALF DUPLEX
NICE ADDITION
ALLISON LAKE
Custom home with triple garage & panoramic views. 3 bedrms 3 baths with the highest quality finishings inside & out. Maple wood cabinetry, HW floors, 5 pce ensuite, HW on demand plus suite in bsmt.
This Bench home has 3 bedrms on the main plus 1 in basement. Has new roof, paint & flooring. Open kitchen with all appliances. Great view from the sundeck. Big rec.room in basement.
Nice half duplex with fenced yard, is close to school and on quiet cul de sac. Home has large kitchen and living room, 3 bedrms up with main bath plus a half bath on the main. New roof in 2015.
2 bedrm mobile with addition in one of the nicest parks. One bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living room in center. Addition has enclosed porch & family room.
Beautifully maintained 2 level lakeview home on 0.57 acre lot only 2 min. walk to lake. 2 bedrms up, 2 down, custom kitchen, vaulted 14 ft ceilings, large wrap around decks with gorgeous views.
#2455
#2444
#2465
#2383
#2397
PRESTIGIOUS HOME
d
sol
$539,000
d l o s
$279,900
$146,900
$72,900
$449,900
ADULT ORIENTED STRATA
REVENUE PROPERTY
LARGE FAMILY HOME
IN LOWER NICOLA
NEW HOME
APARTMENT
DETACHED GARAGE
FIRST TIME BUYERS
DETACHED SHOP
PRIVATE BACKYARD
BROOKMERE
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.
Side by side fourplex on 1/3 of an acre in prime location in Lower Nicola. Has been renovated inside & out including the roof & septic system. 20 yr roof installed in 2003. Don’t miss this!
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.
Clean & spacious 3 bedrm, 4 level split home on large fenced corner lot with double garage & RV prkg. Home has large living rm with F/P, bright kitchen, 2.5 baths, sundeck off master & an unfinished bsmt.
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.
Quality built Cape Cod home with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, country kitchen, family rm & work area in bsmt. Fenced yard with double garage plus 3228 detached shop, covered deck & a gazebo.
Spacious half duplex with full bsmt & is close to school. Top level has 3 bedrm, main has living rm, kitchen, main bath & dining room. Bsmt has laundry, family rm, storage & full bath. Fenced yard.
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.
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.
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.
#2151
#2392
#2183
#2456
#2319
#2340
#2426
#2467
#2368
#2285
#2292
$210,000
$265,000
$435,000
$274,900
TRIPLE GARAGE
CUSTOM UPGRADES
OVER 2900 SQ.FT.
EXTRA LARGE LOT
Quality built home with views & approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with new counters & backsplash, large family rm, 4 bedrms, 4 baths, fabulous master suite & much more.
Custom designed 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with many extras of upgraded custom cabinetry throughout, 2 skylights, larger HE windows, bath tub in ensuite, upgraded fixtures & more.
Large family home with 3 bedrms up, open design kitchen with skylights, 2 gas F/P’s, 3 pce ensuite and approved suite on ground level. Nicely landscaped yard. Double garage.
#2384
#2459
#2483
Possible 5 bedrm, 2.5 bath home on 1 ½ lots, close to shopping, hospital & school. Great yard, lots of parking. Double garage with 10 ft doors & a work area. Has A/C, U/G and drip irrigation, stainless steel appliances, B/I vac & storage shed.
$519,900
$229,000
$329,900
#2504
$389,900
$299,900
$155,000
$514,900
GOOD STARTER HOME
EXTRA LARGE LOT
RURAL SETTING
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.
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.
#2348
#2394
#2299
d l o s
$94,900
$135,000
$229,000
$154,900
Great things happen when Century 21 is involved.
$209,900
$168,500
$339,000
OVERLOOKS RIVER
TOWNHOME
SPENCES BRIDGE
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.
Totally updated 3 bedrm home with walking distance to downtown. New paint, most flooring, kitchen counters, cabinets & bathrooms. Has 3 bedrms 2.5 baths & bright sunroom. Double garage.
Quality built log home on 1.03 acres with fruit trees & mature shrubs. Home features 3 bedrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, huge living rm, large country kitchen, huge sundeck & fully fin. bsmt.
#2352
#2491
#2419
$44,900
$267,500
$319,900
WALK TO SHOPPING
IN LOWER NICOLA
NICE FLOOR PLAN
DUPLEX
FANTASTIC VIEWS
WELL MAINTAINED
LOCATION, LOCATION
GREAT STARTER HOME
INVESTMENT
DUPLEX
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.
3 bedroom home on 0.35 acres with creek. Home has large living room, galley kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 1 down in renovated bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank. 24x28 detached shop.
Newer 4 bedroom home with 2 bedrm suite in bsmt. Very nice floor plan, big master bedrm with ensuite, kitchen has Cherry colour cabinets. Fenced backyard and very nicely landscaped.
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.
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.
2 bedroom home in good Park. Has a wood burning fireplace and an open kitchen, newer windows, fenced yard, nicely kept and storage shed in back with garden area & fruit trees.
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.
Traditional style 5 bedroom, 2 bath character home located close to schools & easy access to downtown. Home has HW flooring, central A/C, large fenced lot with deck & RV parking.
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.
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.
#2334
#2234
#2435
#2370
#2372
#2499
#2349
#2430
#2381
#2371
$53,000 INVESTORS
$209,900
DESIRABLE BENCH AREA
$309,900
NICE END UNIT
$159,900
Charming, bright south facing home with 3 bedrooms plus den (or 4th). Home requires some updating. Has 2 baths and fully finished basement. Has 22x20 garage/shop.
Tastefully decorated townhouse, end unit with a bigger yard & less traffic. 3 bedrms up plus office, 3 pce ensuite, bright open concept on main with laundry & powder rm. Great patio & large fenced yard.
This 2 bedrm character home has 1 bedrm up, 1 down, open kitchen concept, and large rec. rm. Yard is fenced with 1 car detached garage/ shop and room for RV’s. Close to walking trail.
#2481
#2473
#2463
#2433
$214,900
$214,900
$43,500
$249,900
$214,900
ACROSS FROM PARK
Great for investors or first time buyers. Home has 3 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, newer windows & siding and a partly finished basement. Close to schools. 100 amp service. Carport in back.
$117,000
$254,900
$209,000
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$154,900
$159,900
QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD
GREAT STARTER HOME
3000+ sq.ft. family home in good area, close to all amenities & easy walk to downtown. Spiral staircase, 3 bedrms up, 1 down plus 2 bedrm suite on main level. New flooring & paint on upper level.
Very clean home with 3 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, newer tile, newer flooring in living room and partially finished basement. Fenced backyard, carport off back lane. Electrical upgraded. Close to school.
#2390
$349,000
#2417
$116,900
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179 ACRES
ON 1 ACRE LOT
LAke
LAND
LAKEVIEW HOME
26 ACRES
IC & I 11.4 ACRES Irregular shaped property presently split with C-4 and C-5 zoning, at the Coquihalla Interchange at Exit 290. There is a planned rezoning to C-9 and with road changes would make this prime development property.
#2488
$3,900,000 OPPORTUNITY
Private 10 acres that backs onto Crown land and access to snowmobile, ski, quad or bike ride. 3 bedrm, 3 bath home with fully fin. bsmt with large rec. rm. Has 32x32 heat shop. Easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. and close to fishing lakes.
#2454
$539,900
2.11 ACRES
Great family home on 1 acre just minutes from town. Home boasts 3 bedrms up, 1 down, updated kitchen, parquet flooring, rec.rm down with bar. 2 car detached garage + 1 car attached garage & separate storage.
#2306
$334,900
Located only 2 km from city this historical south facing parcel sits on bench above Highway 8 with panoramic views. 31 acres in bay, has marketable time, a rock quarry and 3 bedrm home.
Indulge your with 3800 sq.ft. of high end living on 1.3 acres with panoramic views of Nicola Lake. Superb workmanship & detail include granite counters, open wooden beams, 3 bedrms, 4 baths, large deck.
Great views property with gentle rolling hills, a mix of fir & pine trees and has a good producing well. Build your dream home here and enjoy the privacy & unobstructed views.
Commercial building with 2 gay garage and 2 bedroom living quarters in the back. Zoned C-4 which allows for many opportunities. Good visibility, quality built building & 200 amp service.
#2432
#2501
#2437
ON 1.74 ACRES
waterfront home
#2495
ON 1.93 ACRES
$1,241,000
$974,900
$114,999 ROLLING HILLS
OPPORTUNITY
Build your dream home on this 9.9 acres. Has some trees, open, sunny, views, easy access off highway, a well in place and power is on the road. Call for more details.
Commercial building in downtown core of approx. 5000 sq.ft. of commercial space on main floor and 1100 sq.ft. above in 3 bedrm suite, currently rented. Run your business & live upstairs.
#2386
#2137
$194,000 9.8 ACRES
Recently renovated home with open concept & vaulted ceilings with exposed beams. Oak kitchen cabinets, 3 bedrms up, 1 on main. Enjoy the gazebo & sunsets with views of the mountains.
#2415
$399,900
This 4 bedrm country home has a well kept yard & is nicely landscaped with fish pond. Home has new roof, HW tank, central A/C, new pex plumbing, new drywall & flooring in bsmt. Includes storage shed & workshop.
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 park-like setting with large water feature. This property has subdivision potential. Call for more details.
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.
9.8 ACRES
ON 4.64 ACRES
WATERFRONT HOME
#2440
22 ACRES
$399,900
#2190
$364,900
#2498
$998,000
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
#2385
$194,000 26 ACRES
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.
$310,000
RIVERFRONT LOT
#2342
$599,900
Great property for horses with riding. This 5 bedrm level entry rancher has a walkout bsmt, 3 baths, updated flooring, plumbing & HW tank, vaulted ceilings, large country kitchen & large deck.
#2321
$525,000
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.
Well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at Harmon Estates on Nicola Lake. Nicely landscaped yard with fruit trees & vegetable garden. The kitchen, living room and master bedrm overlook the lake.
Exquisite 0.83 acres in upscale neighbourhood, river frontage with enchanting views. This unique parcel offers both privacy & accessibility. All services to lot line, ready to build.
#2335
#2507
#2500
PRIVATE 30 ACRES
264 ACRES
Great acreage with spectacular views and fenced area for horses with green pastures. Home is cozy with 2 bedrms on the main & huge master bedrm in loft. Open living room & kitchen area.
#2369
$395,000
$549,900
$795,000
$890,000
LOCATION, LOCATION
NICOLA LAKE VIEW LOT
10 ACRES 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.
#2508
#2374
$249,900
3 separate title lots with 1200 sq.ft. building with 2 bays and fenced yard. Was a former gas station. Good highway exposure. Call for more details.
#2449
$325,000
LAKESHORE LOT
2 ACRES
INDUSTRIAL LOT
Fantastic lakefront lot of 0.99 acres on Nicola Lake that already has a driveway started down to the more level area near the water. Great lot to build a walkout bsmt home & enjoy the beach.
Build your dream home here or make this acreage your weekend getaway. Driveway, septic approval and drilled well (25 gpm) are already done.
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.
#2457
#2446
#2379
#2356
$1,250,000
$349,000
$120,000
LAKEFRONT LOT
DEVELOPERS
INDUSTRIAL LOT
276 acre site with incredible mountain & lake views. Property has an allowed legal density of 62 units maximum. This parcel is above Nicola Lakeshore Estates.
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.
#2414
#2478
#2359
$242,900
$1,700,000
NICOLA LAKEVIEW LOT
12.63 ACRES
One acre lot with fabulous views of the lake & mountains. In quality subdivision of custom built homes. Worth the drive to take a look while these opportunities are still available.
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.
#2411
#2047
$199,000
OPPORTUNITY
13 ACRES RIVERFRONT 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.
$299,000
#2354
$99,000 20 ACRES
$339,000
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
RIVERFRONT 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.
Great building of 1680 sq.ft. on corner lot in high traffic area. Previously used as showroom for car dealership & is fenced. Zoned C-2 with many options for your business. 2 separate titles.
$89,900
$209,000
#2208
$445,000 #2450
$64,900
Build your dream home in this desirable development of fine waterfront homes on Nicola Lake. Close to 2 golf courses, Quichena hotel, gas station & store. Perfect lake for fishing, boating & swimming.
COMMERCIAL
3 BAY GARAGE
#2451
#2400
Gorgeous property of approx. 264 acres with 2 titles. Has 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing through the property. A great variety of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR.
Call one of our Dedicated, Reliable & Knowledgeable Realtors to help you find the property you NEED!
Great opportunity for automotive repair shop. C-2 zoned. Lot has 3164 sq.ft. building with 3 bays and parts room that comes with assorted tools & hoist. Total of 3 lots is 17,625 sq.ft. Call for more details.
8500 sq.ft. pre-cast tilt up building on corner lot with excellent exposure and easy access to truck route. Situated on 0.8 acres, lots of paved parking, has loading dock to retail area.
$150,000
Amazing one acre lake view lot featuring stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake & surrounding mountains. Perfect recreation property or year round residence. Great swimming, fishing, water-skiing.
$199,000
$325,000
Located just 15 mins. From Merritt, this acreage would be great to build your dream home. Easy access, open, sunny, views, some trees, well in place & power on road.
#2322
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.
$269,900
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
$595,000 117 ACRES
Property has substantial aggregate deposit, excellent for long term gravel pit operation. 37 acres of light industrial and 80 acres of residential zoning. Estimate of 29 million ton deposit.
#2387
$2,500,000
CHARACTER BUILDING Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1. Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details.
#2301
$2,000,000
#102-2840 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. - 250-378-6166 - Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100
In high traffic area, zoned C2 that allows for many business opportunities. Has living quarters in back with recent renos. . Good visibility located next to 7-11 Store.
#2436
$198,000
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Clark looks back on three decades of teaching From Page 8
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After six years Clark was again faced with a turning point in his career, as travelling from school to school once again became hectic. He could either leave Merritt to pursue teaching music elsewhere, or he could take a job as a general teacher. He chose the latter, becoming a Grade 2
and 3 teacher at Merritt Bench Elementary for the next 21 years and even got to teach music! Clark estimated he’s taught 2,000 students, some of whom he sees around town, and will stop to say hello. “I really like that connection,” Clark said. Clark took the earliest opportunity to retire with a full pension and said he wanted to do
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They were just there this past March for the birth of their first. In August James and Diane will be in Victoria for the birth of their third grandchild. Clark said the births coming in such a close proximity was a fascinating experience. Clark also plans to spend time promoting music and the arts in Merritt.
days will not be entirely over, however, as he plans to focus on being a grandfather. His own children were all married within a 20-month span and are having children over a span of four months. Three of the Clark’s four children live in Whitehorse, where James and Diane are currently for the birth of their second grandchild.
so when he still had the energy for the job. “It really is a very, very demanding job and I’m just getting to the point where I’m getting tired,” he said. “I can’t keep up the pace anymore.” Clark also wanted to be able to focus on initiatives in music while he still had some gas left in the tank. But Clark’s teaching
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Do back support belts help?
In my practice, patients often ask me if it would be beneficial to wear a back “support” or “belt” whenever they are doing any physical work. My personal opinion is that there are many different types of back supports or belts available and some are definitely better than others. However, the problem is that none of
the manufacturers, to my knowledge, have truly done any good research and testing to see if a back support actually helps prevent a low back injury in the first place. In the U.S., back injuries account for nearly 20 per cent of all injuries and illnesses in the workplace and cost the nation an estimated 20 to 50 billion dollars per year.
I assume the stats for Canada are just as significant. Many of the big corporate and industry people who have thousands of employees believe that the most effective way to prevent a back injury is to teach people how to lift and work safely, as well as making sure the ergonomics of their work area are good. Regardless of
whether or not the research says that back supports work, there has still been a dramatic increase in the use of them. I feel that it is important that people and employers understand that a back support belt is not a “cure all” solution to preventing a back injury. As a chiropractor, I know that it is even more important to
Let go of hurt and anger for your own good GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING Are you upset or angry with someone in your life? Did the situation which caused you to feel that way happen just recently, or some time ago? What does it feel like, in your body, when you think about this? Often we feel a tightening or heaviness in our heart or our gut. No matter what
someone has done to us, no matter how right we might be to feel upset, we are the ones who carry the emotional weight as long as we remain upset. The turmoil within takes a toll on us, while the one who caused it may have put it out of his or her mind. We do not have to stay hurt. Here are the options. If we have a generally good relationship with the person, and they did not intend to hurt us, we can simply decide to let it go. If the relationship has ‘issues’, and our hurt comes from ongoing insensitivity to our feelings, we can attempt to see if there
can be a way to resolve the problem. If the relationship is worth it, professional help may be a good investment. If the problem is with someone we do not need or want to associate with, we can just let it go, along with the person. The relationship is clearly not a healthy one if we find our-
selves always harboring resentment. The bottom line here is that, one way or another, we must find a way to let go of hurt and anger: that feeling it creates in our bodies is the signal that it does unhealthy things to us. Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning Psychotherapist.
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learn how to lift properly, to have strong core muscles, and to visit your chiropractor regularly in order to maintain proper mobility of the spine. To answer the question of “do back support belts help prevent a back injury?” I would say that the answer is “it is possible.” However, there simply isn’t enough good research out there to give a definitive “yes.” I would rather see a person doing a regular core strengthening and stretching program to prevent back injuries than wearing a back support belt.
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We talked about world problems last week. They have not gone away. We had the earthquakes in Tibet, and other smaller ones in random areas. They seem to be coming more often. Then, we have the problems with home-grown terrorism. This is a real concern in the United States.
teens, living where the gospel is forbidden, who started to listen secretly and accepted Jesus as her Friend and Saviour. But who could she tell? She could not express and share her love for Jesus with anyone for fear of being killed.
She kept it all to herself. One day she slipped while talking with her father only to Ànd out that he was in the same situation. He too was hiding his faith. He had accepted Jesus but was afraid to tell anyone. What joy they felt. Now the Daniel said at the time of the end family was told and all had a chance to that knowledge would be increased. In learn about Jesus. Revelation, John saw an angel Áy in the How often do these things happen? midst of Heaven, giving the everlasting We do not know? gospel to the entire world. The last commission Jesus gave to the disciples was to share the gospel with the whole world. Not part of it. Not some of it. Not most of it. The whole world.
No matter where you are in the world, people have radios. The adventist church has a powerful radio in Guam and from there, the good news of Jesus and His love is broadcast to the whole world. The gospel can be heard even in areas where it is strictly forbidden because there are no borders for air waves.
Jesus wants all to hear and accept Him. Through Him we can have a better life. We can have hope if we accept Him. When all have heard the good news of Jesus, and have had a chance to know Him, then He will come.
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Merritt professional golfer Roger Sloan enjoyed his best weekend so far in his rookie season on the PGA Tour. Sloan, 28, finished in a six-way tie for 18th place at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois. The top-20 finish on the world’s number one golf circuit earned Sloan just over $59,000 in prize money. Playing on the TPC Deer Run course in Silvis, Sloan shot rounds of 70-68-67-67 for a 72-hole total of 12-under-par 272, his best score this season, and just eight strokes back of the winner, Jordan Spieth. “It was nice to get off the little train we’ve been riding (he had missed the cut in his five previous PGA Tour outings) and get back in the mix,” Sloan said on the phone Monday from Auburn, Alabama, where he is preparing for this weekend’s $3.5 million Barbasol Championship. “It was a great golf
tournament, a fantastic event,” Sloan went on to say. “It was nice to go out in the first round and play well, and then keep the ball rolling. “There’s such a fine line between everything going in and nothing going in. I’ve been struggling a bit all year with my putting, and this past week, I started making some key putts, some good birdie putts.” Sloan said the John Deere Classic has a bit of special significance for him. “After I won in Nova Scotia last season (on the web.Com Tour) and knew that I would be going on the PGA Tour this year, the John Deere Classic was the very next week. As I watched it on TV, it kind of sunk in — I’m going to be at that event next year.” His first season on the PGA Tour has been all about learning, Sloan said. “I’m chalking this whole first year up to experience. You learn every week, and try to apply what you learn to the next week. That’s how you improve. Once
TERMS OF EN’DEERE’MENT Merritt’s Roger Sloan shot a 12-under-par 272 to finish 18th overall at the PGA’s John Deere Classic in Illinois on the weekend. Photo courtesy of Roger Sloan website
you start to feel comfortable, that’s when the confidence starts to skyrocket.” As for the John Deere being his best pay day since joining the PGA Tour, Sloan said, “Money has never been the objective. It’s simply to get better, to improve each and every day and be there on Sunday playing against the world’s best. That’s quite a thrill, and you can’t put a price on it.” Sloan also shared
some insight into last weekend’s winner, Spieth, who is setting the professional golf world on fire this year. “You couldn’t ask for a nicer guy,” Sloan said. “He handles himself very well. He’s so grounded and very humble — sort of everything you could ask for in an athlete. He’s actually an inspiration for me. He just gets the job done, on and off the golf course. “I shared a golf cart
with him at the Byron Nelson event in Dallas, and it was remarkable. I felt like the little kid, even though he’s seven years younger than me. That’s the kind of presence and stature he has.” After the Barbasol Championship this weekend, Sloan will make his way to Oakville, Ont. to prepare for the Canadian Open at the storied Glen Abbey Golf Course from July 23 to 26.
Merritt’s Glenda Rodgers (left) and Diana Parsons each scored a deuce on Sunday en route to finishing first low gross (171) in flight one of the Pud Griffin Ladies Two-Ball Golf Tournament at the 108 Mile Resort in the Cariboo. “It was a tough course, with lots of sidehill lies,” Lorenz said. “You really had to put a lot of thought into your shots. Many of the greens required a real read.” Heavy rain on Saturday night of the two-day event did little to affect play the next day. “The course absorbed everything,” Lorenz said. Sunday, Lorenz and Rodgers played their round with the eventual low gross champions (166), Lisa Kerley and Crystal Wells from Williams Lake. The overall low net title (119) went to local 108 Mile golfers Lori Henderson and Deb Garrow. Two other Merritt golfers, De De Connolly and Liz Claman, also attended the 108 Mile event. All four were able to stay right at the resort, thanks to hosts Andy and Char Wahnscaff who used to run the Merritt Golf & Country Club. “It was an amazing weekend, and a great experience to play that course,” Lorenz said. Photo submitted
Merritt Centennials land a new assistant coach Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
The Merritt Centennials hockey club announced on July 10 that it has hired Matt Samson from Squamish as the team’s new assistant coach. Samson assumes the position formally held by Joe Martin, who has moved up to the role of head coach and GM with the Cents following the departure of Luke Pierce to the WHL’s Kootenay Ice. Samson, 35, is the former head coach and GM of the Pacific International Junior Hockey League’s North Vancouver Wolfpack. This past year, the Wolfpack went 32-9-1-2 in the regular season and 12-3 in the playoffs to win the PIJHL champi-
onship for the first time. “Over the last few years, I’ve worked with Matt on up-and-coming players for our team,” Martin said. “Matt has always worked well with us, and we look forward to bringing him here and getting started on the upcoming season.” For his part, Samson said that he is excited to be joining a great organization like the Centennials and getting the opportunity to coach in the BCHL. “Over the past few years in North Vancouver, I have had a great relationship with Luke and Joe. This gave me a strong interest in keeping track of the [Centennials] and the team’s progress under their guidance. After
having a couple of really good conversations with Joe and travelling up to Merritt, I knew that this was an organization I wanted to be part of. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity.” Samson was born in Winnipeg, but moved to North Vancouver at the age of seven. He played all his minor hockey in North Van before spending two years in the PIJHL with the Richmond Sockeyes and the Delta Ice Hawks. His success in junior hockey led to an NCAA Div. 3 scholarship, first to Concordia College in Minnesota and then to Buffalo State University in New York. Samson graduated from Buffalo State in 2005 with a degree in communica-
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tions. After returning to North Vancouver and coaching a couple of seasons in minor hockey and with the WHA, Samson partnered with his dad to apply for a PIJHL franchise in Squamish. The Wolfpack lasted three seasons in Squamish before making the move to North Vancouver.
“Squamish is a good hockey market, but it was tough the way the league was set up to recruit players,” Samson said. “It would probably fit better in the KIJHL, where the players are used to traveling and billeting. The PIJHL is more of a commuter league.” The first years of the Wolfpack did produce former Centennial Brandon Pfeil, who enjoyed two excellent seasons with Merritt before earning an Ivy League scholarship to Brown University. “That was when I first met Luke,” Samson said. “We kept in touch because of Brandon, and then I started attending his camps in Abbotsford. It was definitely great to establish a relationship
with Luke and later with Joe.” During his time with the Wolfpack, Samson has had the pleasure of coaching a number of notable players, including Malcolm Gould, the older brother of current Centennial Gavin Gould. “Malcolm played with us the second year in Squamish,” Samson said. “We also recruited Gavin, but he made the jump straight to Merritt as a 17-year-old which was too bad for us.” Samson also coached the sons of a couple of former Vancouver Canucks — Ty and Jared Babych along with Taylor Tanti. “Ty was just a 16-year-old. He won rookie-of-the-year. After, he went on to play
three seasons with the Chilliwack Chiefs of the BCHL.” Asked about his coaching philosophy, Samson said, “I feel that I am a good communicator with my players, and that I can push the right buttons in order to get the most out of them. I like to see my teams work hard every night, with every player on the same page working towards a common goal. “I’m looking forward to the next challenge at the BCHL level. My family is excited about the move. We know how much the community supports the team and is behind them.” Samson is married. He and his wife, Erin, have a one-year-old daughter, Sydney.
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Parsons enjoying life in the fast lane Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
At the tender age of 21, Merritt stock car driver Amy Parsons is making quite a name for herself on the local racing scene. Competing in the ultra-competitive Hobby class at the Merritt Speedway on the weekend, Parsons cruised to two victories over a field loaded with driving experience and dirt-track savvy. Parsons kicked off her night-ofracing-to-remember by narrowly winning the five-lap Hobby C dash over Clayton Scott from Kamloops. The two-car tussle came right down to the wire, with Scott leading most of the race and Parsons hanging off his bumper to the outside. On the final corner, Parsons used her high line to slingshot past Scott for the victory. Later the same night, in the 30-lap Hobby main event that featured an 11-car field, Parsons survived some heavy-metal crunching in the early going to claim her first main event title since moving up to the Hobby division last season. Only six cars finished the full 30 laps, as fender-benders and various mechanical problems sent Scott, Amy’s dad Tom, Brad Mackay, Jack Goddyn and Grant Powers to the
sidelines. The younger Parsons took over the lead from Scott in the ninth lap and basically stayed out of harms way for the duration of the race. Dennis Smith from Kamloops finished second and Forest Grove’s Damian Lindberg third. Other two-time winners on Saturday night at the Merritt Speedway were Murray Jones (B dash and heat) and Dean Bridge (A dash and main) in the four-cylinder class, and the ‘Silver Fox’, Bill Fader, in the 10-lap heat and main of the six and eight-cylinder division. After five races dates completed on the 11-date schedule at the Merritt Speedway, local driver Tim Fowler continues to maintain a narrow lead in the four-cylinder class with 387 points, followed closely by Jason Schapansky from Kamloops with 346. In the six and eight-cylinder division, it’s going to be hard for anyone to catch the ‘Silver Fox’ as Fader has almost a 200-point lead over another local in second place, Alex Ruttan. It’s a horse race in the Hobby class, however, with no fewer than four drivers within 40 points of one another. Despite only racing the doubleheader back in May, Victoria’s Brent
PHOTO FINISH Merritt’s Amy Parsons (99) takes the chequered flag ahead of Clayton Scott from Kamloops in the five-lap Hobby class C dash on Saturday night. Later, Parsons (left) would take the feature 30-lap Hobby main event. Ian Webster/Herald
Morris continues to top the Hobby field with 283 points, followed by new Merrittonian Jake Mills in second (258), Prince George’s Grant Powers third (256) and Lindberg in fourth with 247 points. The Street class continues to suffer from a lack of drivers and cars this season, with only Merritt’s Angela Klassen regularly racing. Next up on the race calendar at the Merritt Speedway is the second annual Albert Kosolofski Memorial Race Day on August 1, followed by Family Day on August 2. The theme for Family Day on the Sunday is western, with everyone encouraged to dress up in their cowboy and cowgirl finest.
Locals excel at Nicola Valley Riding Club Horse Show Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
Over 35 riders from as far away as Penticton and Bridge Lake took part in the Nicola Valley Riding Club Horse Show at the rodeo grounds on Sunday. Local competitors, many of them first-timers, did extremely well, winning exactly half of the 38 English and Western classes, and taking five of 10 high-point and overall titles. Look for more great photos from the horse show in next Tuesday’s Merritt Herald.
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Michele Pinel and lead line high point winners Halen Pinel and Coco. Photo courtesy of Darlene Gellrich
NICOLA VALLEY RIDING CLUB HORSE SHOW - JULY 12 LOCAL RESULTS Class Winners Halter Junior - Niah Prowal (Catori) Western Pleasure Junior - Nathan van Rensburg (Indy) Western Horsemanship Junior - Nathan van Rensburg (Indy) Western Horsemanship Walk/Jog - Olivia Schmid (Matty) Western Command Junior - Lexus Thomas (Arizona) Trail/Handy Horse Junior - Megan Dunsmore (Legs) Trail/Handy Horse Lead Line - Halen Pinel (Coco) English Pleasure Junior - Megan Dunsmore (Legs) English Pleasure Lead Line - Halen Pinel (Coco) English Basic Seat Equitation Junior - Megan Dunsmore (Legs) English Basic Seat Equitation Walk/Trot - Hope Thomas (Maverick) English Basic Seat Equitation Lead Line - Halen Pinel (Coco) Road Hack Junior - Niah Prowal (Catori) Hunter Under Saddle Senior - Hope Thomas (Diesel) Hunter Under Saddle Junior - Lexus Thomas (Arizona) English Command Junior - Megan Dunsmore (Legs) Rails on the Ground Hunter Open - Michele Pinel (Beauty) Cross Rails Walk/Trot - Olivia Schmid (Matty) Cross Rails Junior - Niah Prowal (Catori)
High Point Winners Lead Line Halen Pinel (Coco) Western Junior Nathan van Rensburg (Indy) English Junior Lexus Thomas (Arizona) Walk/Trot Overall Olivia Schmid (Matty) Junior Overall Megan Dunsmore (Legs)
JUMP TIME Local rider Megan Dunsmore takes her horse, Legs, over a cross-rail jump at the Nicola Valley Riding Club Horse Show on Sunday. The twosome went on to win the Junior Overall title at the one-day event. Photo courtesy of Ken Tiessen
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Thursday, July 16, 2015 6:30-9p.m. at Rotary Park. Contact the Merritt Civic Centre for more information: 250-315-1050
Love a good bargain? Want to earn a little cash? Come enjoy a fun day at the park with the people, the food, the large variety of fabulous vendors, the entertainment and the FUN! SUMMER DATES: July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23, September 13 & 20, October 4. HOURS - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Message Lower Nicola Flea Market or call Diane at 250-378-3481.
If you have items to donate, drop off dates at the Fair Building as below or any afternoon on Yard Sale Dates. Please do not leave items at the gate. This year we will respectfully decline donations of mattresses, VCR’s, TV’s, expired car seats, and exercise equipment. Any yard sale days donations welcome until Aug 1. Saturdays 3 - 5 p.m. May 9 & 30. June 13 & 27. July 4 & 25. Wednesdays 3 - 5 p.m. May 13 & 27. June 10 & 24. July 8. Contact Martha 250-378-2303 for yard sale information.
summer girls group Big Brothers Big Sisters and Merritt Youth & Family Resources Society are offering a free fun, active and informative summer girls group for ages 9-11. The group will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3:00 and 4:30 from July 21st to August 13th. To register for Go Girls! contact Brittney Parks, 250-280-2327 or Lenora Fletcher, 250-3784878.
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Tuesday & Thursday Mornings, 8:30 a.m. – Noon, 2164 Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome – just come out and visit! For info, contact Deloris at 250-378-5107.
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Fall Fair Yard Sales Saturdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dates 2015: May 23, 24. June 27, 28. July 11, 12. Aug 1, 2. Aug 15, 16.
1st annual golf for guatemala Saturday, july 18, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at merritt golf and country club. featuring golf, dinner silent, and silent auction. benefiting the Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church Missions trip to Guatemala. Contact Terrell Balan at balan@ smartstepyouth.org or call 250-525-0141 for more.
Are you interested in cars, cruising and joining in activities related to cars? Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club would welcome you as a member. Meetings are monthly on the 1st Wednesday of the month at the Ramada at 7:00 p.m. For more info call Russ or Charlotte at 250378-2290.
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Looking for Volunteers We are looking for Convenors and helpers for the Fall Fair. If you are interested please call Kathy 250-378-5925 or Marianne 250-378-9929 or any Convenor in the fair Catalogue. We are looking for helpers of all ages. Many jobs available please call for schedule of events and work days.
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Eleanore Jean Pichurski It is with heavy hearts thatt we announce the tha sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Eleanore Jean Pichurski on July 8, 2015 at the age of 76, due to a Hypoxic brain injury. Eleanore passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her husband, Brownie, daughters Brenda and Ramona, grandson Desmond and his girlfriend Abigail and Bonnie Padley at Royal Inland Hospital. Eleanore lived most of her life in Merritt. Eleanore worked at Indian Health and then worked at the South Central Health Unit until her retirement at the age of 55. Eleanore was predeceased by her mother and father Alice and Johnny Bann and her sister Shirley Young. Eleanore is survived by her husband Brownie, daughters Brenda (Ken Franklin), Ramona (Kelly Lough) and son Darrell (Jennifer), granddaughter Megan Franklin, grandsons Alex Franklin, Desmond Lough, Nick and Jackson Pichurski and her beloved dog Madison. Our sincere gratitude of thanks to the incredible medical team of paramedics, Dr. Woychuk and nurses at the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre and Dr. Prasad and his medical team at Royal Inland Hospital, for their efforts, compassion and support. No memorial service will be held, as per Eleanore’s wishes. The family will be having a private celebration of life. Cremation was entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services, Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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Sadie Elizabeth ATKINSON It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sadie Elizabeth Atkinson announce that she has entered into rest peacefully on July 7, 2015, at Gillis House in Merritt, B.C. Sadie moved to Merritt from Galiano Island where she had lived all her life. She lived 5 years with her daughter Millie Kirk and son-in-law Doug Kirk. After that she resided for 7 1/2 years in Gillis House in Merritt. She was 93 when she passed into Gods hands to be with her husband Harry and son and daughter, Alfred and Karen. She is survived by her daughter Millie Kirk, in that family unit. Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren. lots of nephews and nieces, son-in-laws and daughter in-law. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Atkinson, son Alfred Atkinson, and daughter Karen Gaynor. and her siblings; Ronnie, Alvin, Jean and Shirley. Sadie was born without hearing, due to her mother having German measles at three months of pregnancy. She went to Jerico School for the Deaf, where she learned, how to speak and sign language. Her writing and grammar were excellent for a person whom has never heard sound. She spoke well for a person that could not hear sound at all. At 21 she married Harry Atkinson and raised three children on Galiano Island where she lived until she moved to Merritt to be with her daughter. A celebration of life will be held next July on Galiano Island, where her ashes will be put to rest in Active Pass, where her husband Harry’s ashes were spread. As he was a Àsherman whom Àshed those waters. Finally back home where her heart always was.
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Our hearts are saddened by your passing. You have been the greatest husband, father, grandfather, and uncle to so many. You will be missed, but will always be in our hearts and minds. When we all stop and think about you, someone will say, remember when we did this with you. When a young man, Joseph joined the U.S. Marine Corp and served in the PaciÀc. Once discharged, he met and married his loving wife, Helen. Married almost 65 years, they have worked, traveled, and played together, side by side. One of his greatest joys in life was trapshooting. Since 1950, between the ATA and PITA, he had amassed over 350,000 registered targets. He enjoyed hunting on horseback with his Dad, Joseph Sr., until he was 96. In recent years he rode with his oldest son, John, and good friend Dr. Duncan Ross. The time he spent in Muncho Lake B.C., on the Alaska Highway as a Lodge owner, was a great time for him. He had a great way with people. He loved to tease the ladies with his gift of the gab. Joe's passing left behind a loving wife Helen, his children Joey (Denny), Jean (Dave), John (Karen), and Jim (Laura). 10 grandchildren - Mandy, Shauna, Corey, Joseph, Shane, Loren, Jessica, Juliana, Branden, Skyla, as well as 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
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