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SUMMER SHELTER The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society is offering clients more than an escape from the heat during the summer months.

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UP IN THE AIR An aviation expert recommended city council explore a new name for Saunders Field airport in a bid to attract more attention to the airstrip.

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SHOW ‘N SHINE REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVE Goats have been called in to assist in the fight against invasive plant species in the Nicola Valley. STORY /PAGE 14

The 25th annual car show will take over Central Park on July 28, and enthusiasts know there is a story behind every vehicle on display.

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Summer program offered at shelter One month into the program, staff report early success.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

More than a home base for marginalized members of the community, this summer Merritt’s shelter serves as a launch pad for self improvement and community connection.

Building on the success of last year’s summer drop-in centre, the Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society (NVSSS), in partnership with Nlaka’pamux Health Authority, ramped things up by offering Endeavour to be Better, a summer program aimed at combatting boredom and building healthy habits all summer long.

Last summer, between 10 and 25 people stopped by the drop-in centre each day to escape the heat or smoke, play cards or relish a meal.

The program gave people “a welcoming and safe space in the community no matter their level of marginalization,” said Marlene Jones, Community Policing Office co-ordinator and NVSSS board member.

Last summer’s success illustrated the community’s need for a drop-in centre, added Jones.

“Some people appeared healthier to us. Anecdotally we thought we saw less crisis and calls for emergency service downtown,” she said.

This summer, the society decided to look at ways to build on the success. Shelter staff will still be offering free breakfast to anyone who stops by

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This summer’s self-improvement program, dubbed Endeavour to be Better, is run out of the same building as the cold weather shelter at 2038 Voght Street. Herald files

(approximately 15 people daily) but the service doesn’t end there. Anyone interested in getting out into the community is invited to join program co-ordinator John Ryan for

activities planned throughout the day.

Ryan has been running the program since midJune, and has already taken participants to the aquatic centre, the golf course, to

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt’s mayor and council have made way for a salary bump after city staff noticed the elected officials earn less than those in comparable communities across B.C. Mayor Linda Brown currently earns $25,984 and each councillor earns $15,590 per year.

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mum decrease in annual after-tax income of $1,982 for the mayor and $516 for councillors.

“Most of the municipalities that have considered their policies recently have seen an increase,”

Mike Bhangu City Councillor

a staff report to council reads. “For example, Summerland raised their mayoral salary from $28,800 to $36,000 for the 2018 election.”

Council made way for the pay raise 6-1 at a

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British Columbians will no longer have to worry about the long arm of the law when bringing home a few flats of their favourite Alberta brews, after the province lifted liquor restrictions.

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Mayor and council make way for pay raise following staff report Merritt’s size, staff found that the mayoral salary is 41 per cent below average and the councillor salary is 12 per cent below average.

The proposed bump would see the mayor earn $36,582 and each councillor earn $17,394 per year moving forward.

In addition to falling short of the average, staff noted one third of the mayoral and councillor salaries was tax free up until Jan. 1 2019, but that is no longer the case.

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regular meeting on July 23. Coun. Mike Bhangu, who said he thought the increase should come into effect after the next election, was opposed.

In speaking in favour of the proposal, Coun.

Travis Fehr said the benefit is largely “for the community.”

“What it creates is an environment where we have more people who are financially able to contribute by running in the next election,” said Fehr.

Fehr also suggested the pay hike be put into effect over a three year term, but his amendment received no other support from council and was defeated.

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If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor please contact Corporate Services at 250-378-8614

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER. For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 02, 2019 9 by: Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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HELP KEEP MERRITT’S BOULEVARDS AND LANES CLEAN As summer arrives so does grass and weed growth. The City of Merritt would like to remind all property owners that they are responsible for maintaining this growth in the lanes and boulevards abutting their property.

In accordance with the City’s Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, an unsightly property is characterized by uncontrolled growth or lack of maintenance.

Thank you for your efforts to keep our community looking its best.

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New name recommended for Saunders Field Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt’s city council will consider developing the Merritt airport after an aviation expert told staff and council the aerodome could be in the black within a matter of years.

George Miller presented his vision of a thriving airport in Merritt to council at a special committee of the whole meeting on July 9.

Investing in infrastructure and services on site is key to polishing what could be a ‘B.C. Interior jewel,’ said Miller.

“It has the right ingredients to take advantage of,” he said.

“It has the runway length, excellent road

access and proximity to the city, attraction to area tourism and a need for commercial air access. It has an inherent regional draw for aviation business.”

In his list of recommendations, Miller urged council to consider renaming the airport. Currently dubbed Saunders Field, Miller said the title of Merritt Regional Airport is a more attractive.

When asked about the financial outlook, Miller said the airport could turn a profit in a matter of years.

“This airport has been around for a long time, but it certainly doesn’t operate in the black. It needs to operate in the black and that’s a goal. There’s a lot to do at this airport,

which is going to cost money, you will have to depend on a lot of community grants,” said Miller. “There is no way in which you could get things going unless the city, the owner, is prepared to put some money into this.”

Merritt’s mayor Linda Brown said the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first plane to land in Merritt earlier this month is a good indicator of the community’s desire to see the airport flourish.

Before passing a motion directing staff to prepare a report on potential upgrades, council noted they are set to discuss future possibilities at the site during strategic plan-

George Miller, an aviation consultant brought in by citizens interested in investing in the Merritt airport, expanded on his ideas to help the Merritt airport thrive at a committee of the whole meeting on July 9. Dara Hill/Herald

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

No substitute for questions Recently, a petition containing poorly sourced and outright false information about Cole Wagner the ASK COLE’S NOTES Wellness Society has been circling around town.

I won’t use this space to repeat some of the bad information contained in the petition, but I will encourage anyone who might have signed or seen the document to read Keri Cooke’s letter on page six — and then attend ASK Wellness’ open house to learn more about the valuable work this organization does in our community.

But the petition offers us a chance to reflect on the importance of asking questions and maintaining a healthy skepticism about the things we read — online, in print, or contained in a petition at the checkout stand of a local store.

As journalists, we are certainly used to hearing salacious tips that end up being wrong. We are also trained to keep an eye out for warning signs about poorly sourced rumours — whenever something is reported through a friend of a friend, that is enough to set off alarm bells in our newsroom.

Whenever you read something — especially online — never be afraid to ask questions like ‘Where did this information come from?’ or ‘Is there a name or person attached to a particular statistic or quote?’ When there are not definitive answers to these types of questions, you’re often dealing with dubious information.

Be conscious of your biases as well — ask yourself if you’re more prone to let bad information slip through when you agree with the point of view being expressed.

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Lovelock: more often right than wrong Forty years ago James Lovelock published his book ‘Gaia: a New Look at Life on Earth’, setting forth his hypothesis that all life on Earth is part of a co-evolved sys- GWYNNE DYER tem that maintains The international the planet as an STAGE environment hospitable to abundant life. Today his approach is known as ‘Earth System Science’, and is central to our understanding of how the planet works. But back in 1979, he already had a warning for us.

“If...man encroaches upon Gaia’s functional powers to such an extent that he disables her, he would then wake up one day to find that he had the permanent lifelong job of planetary maintenance engineer....

“Then at last we should be riding that strange contraption, ‘the spaceship Earth’, and whatever tamed and domesticated biosphere remained would indeed be our ‘life support system’. [We would face] the final choice of permanent enslavement on the prison hulk of the spaceship Earth, or gigadeaths

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to enable the survivors to restore a Gaian world.”

For the past thirty years I have travelled down to Devon every four or five years to interview Jim, but essentially to ask him ‘Are we there yet?’ The last time I went, he said ‘Almost’. But he seemed remarkably cheerful about it, even though ‘there’, he believed, would imply the death of around 80 percent of the global population (‘gigadeaths’) before the end of the century.

There’s nothing harsh or cold about Jim, but it would be fair to say that his manner is impish. He’s a dedicated contrarian who delights in challenging the accepted wisdom — and is generally proved right in the end.

And although he was one of the first scientists to sound the alarm about global warming, he never bangs on about our folly, he never raises his voice, and he never despairs.

It is a rather god-like perspective, but that probably comes naturally if you have spent your whole life trying to stand back far enough to see the system as a whole.

The Gaian system, that is, which he defines as “a complex entity involving the Earth’s biosphere, atmosphere, oceans, and soil; the totality constituting a feedback or cybernetic system which seeks an optimal physical and

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chemical environment for life on this planet.”

In other words, it’s all connected. The Earth’s temperature, the oxygen content of the atmosphere, all the qualities that make it a welcoming home for abundant life are maintained by the actions and inter-actions of the myriad species of living things. They are the creators as well as the beneficiaries of this remarkably stable status quo.

It sounds a bit New Age — he and American evolutionary biologist Lynn Margulis, who collaborated with him in the earliest thinking on the proposition, took some flak for that from their scientific colleagues — but he wasn’t really suggesting that the super-organism he proposed had consciousness or intention.

Gaia was from the start a serious scientific hypothesis that could be subjected to rigorous testing.

It has now been elevated into an entirely respectable and widely accepted theory. Indeed, Gaia provides the broader context in which most research in the life sciences, and much chemical, geological, atmospheric and oceanographic research as well, is now done.

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OPINION LETTERS

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Courts moving slowly Editor, On the morning of Jan. 11, Crossroads Community Church, along with three other churches in the Nicola Valley were torched in an arson spree. Sadly, the recently renovated Murray Church was completely destroyed, two other churches on the Lower Nicola Indian Band reserve sustained slight damage and Crossroads sustained what is now generally expected to be around $200,000 in damage.

Within a few weeks, the RCMP had a suspect, and charges were laid and the matter, as properly happens in Canada, was handed over to the courts. Kudos to the RCMP for their prompt investigation.

However, promptness does not describe our court system. I am learning the ‘wheels of justice

move very slowly’ saying to be oh so true. It is one thing to hear that statement it is another to have a personal stake in the process. I have attended court four times on this case. Each time there is some delay cited so that the matter gets put over to the next month.

Comments by the different judges who have presided over the case have indicated their concern about the process slowness but no one seems to be held accountable. By the time of the next court date in August it will have been eight months since the arson and a plea has yet to be entered. That assumes a plea will actually be entered in August and we do not have more delay.

A few years ago, our Supreme Court ruled that justice delayed is justice denied. Regrettably, they only seemed to have had an accused person in mind, not the victims.

Charles (Chuck) van Hemmen Merritt

Cannabis facilities won’t hurt air quality Editor, RE: ‘Residents driven out by cannabis facilities’ (Letters, page 6, June 13).

I have a question as to how this affects the air quality?

Wouldn’t the mills that are comparatively closer — creat-

ing dust, putting way more pollutants in the air — be more of an issue? I’ve seen the legal environmental requirements for the “farms/production facilities,” they are more eco friendly than the mills. Four of the facilities will offer many jobs that are desperately needed here, in conjunction with the

spin off jobs.

There are legal issues that I think you missed here, proximity to public schools being one of them. Perhaps you could try to ban forest fires and dust storms too?

James Jones Merritt

Locals invited to learn about ASK Wellness Editor, For the past fourteen years ASK Wellness Society (ASK) has provided a wide range of outreach, housing, and health programs in Merritt.

ASK is a regional organization offering services in Penticton, Merritt and Kamloops where ASK originated.

Over the years, common misconceptions have floated within the community of Merritt about what the agency does and doesn’t do.

They range from a belief that ASK recruits and facilitates the relocation of people with addictions and mental illness from other communities to our fair city. There is a notion that we are not a local organization and shouldn’t operate within Merritt. These ‘myths’ are part of the reason ASK Merritt would like to host an open house at our main offices located at 2196 Quilchena Ave. on July 31 between 4 and 6 p.m. We welcome community members to join us and hear our vision of supporting local individuals and fami-

lies access safe and affordable housing, health care services including an addictions supportive recovery program that requires abstinence from substances, and opportunities for meaningful engagement.

ASK employs many from the City of Merritt, including myself, who call this beautiful city home. Merritt has been my home for over 30 years where I have raised my family, and I have proudly worked at ASK Merritt for over 5 years.

I encourage our community members to come to our open house and meet our local staff and Board representative to find out for yourselves the work ASK does to support the needs of all members of Merritt; from those struggling with homelessness, to those seniors and families needing safe and affordable housing, and those needing health supports and navigation.

Keri Cooke Director of Merritt Operations ASK Wellness Society

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From Page 6 Jim Lovelock has changed our contemporary perspectives on life on this planet as much as Charles Darwin did for the 19th century, and like Darwin he has done it as an independent scientist, mostly working on his own and with relatively modest resources. Even more remarkably, he published his first book, and his Gaia hypothesis, when he was already 60.

That was forty years ago, and on July 26 he turns 100. But he hardly seems to have aged at all, and to celebrate his birthday he has published a new book (his 10th). It’s called ‘Novacene: The Coming Age of Hyperintelligence,’ and it’s just as much off the beaten track as his first book, ‘Gaia’.

He’s being cheerful again. Yes, we are approaching the ‘Singularity,’ the artificialintelligence takeover when our robots/computers become autonomous. Yes, after that it is AI, not us, that will lead the dance. But don’t panic, because the AI will be fully aware that its platform needs to be a more or less recognizably Gaian planet, and will co-operate with us to preserve it.

In that case, we will no longer be in the driver’s seat, but we will probably still be in the vehicle.

“Whatever harm we have done to the Earth, we have, just in time, redeemed ourselves by acting simultaneously as parents and midwives to the cyborgs,” he writes, and he may be right. He’s certainly right a lot more often than he’s wrong.

Happy birthday, Jim. Gwynne Dyer’s new book is ‘Growing Pains: The Future of Democracy (and Work)’.

The disinformation age From Page 6 The ability to sift through the bad information has become even more important over the past few years, as social media has become a definitive source of misinformation — especially in a polarized political climate.

As we approach October’s federal elec-

tion, it is a worthwhile exercise to take stock of all the bad information being peddled on Facebook and otherwise by sometimes-malicious actors. Spending less time in general around these sites is never a bad idea.

Be skeptical and ask questions before you hit the share button — or sign your name to an anonymous petition.

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1898 DOUGLAS ST.

2770 PEREGRINE WAY

2890 RANSOM AVENUE

2100 TAYLOR PLACE

Great family home with 3 bedrms, 2 baths and fully finished basement. Fenced back yard with ornamental & fruit trees. Lots of room for RV/toys. Has new HW tank, HE furnace & central A/C.

Rancher with full basement on level fenced private yard. Has garden area & fruit trees.

Main level has 2 bedrms, laundry, laminate floors & country style kitchen. Basement has large rec.room & hobby rm with room for 3rd bedrm. Has 1 car garage/shop

Spacious new home with open concept floor plan, spectacular views & high quality finishing.

2 bedrms up, master on the main & 2 more down, 4 baths & full unfin. Bsmt. New Home Warranty. Double garage.

Fully renovated family home plus 1 bedrm suite. Bright open floor plan, huge foyer, lots of windows for beautiful panoramic view. Upper level has brand new suite.

Has fully heated shop

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#3121

#3118

#3095 $539,000

Great 2 bedrm rancher close to all amenities with fenced backyard & U/G sprinklers. Open concept kitchen/living/ dining. Kitchen has large island with all appliances. Family room has gas F/P. RV parking.

#3106 $339,900

$379,900

$299,900

$739,900 + GST

#107, 2514 SPRING BANK

2717 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

2749 PEREGRINE WAY

2581B JACKSON AVE.

2390 SMITH STREET

New 2 bedroom strata unit in newer development. Master bedrm has W/I closet & 5 pce ensuite. Open concept kitchen with quartz counters. Gas F/P in large living room.

Double garage. GST applies

Very nicely finished Jenish style rancher with 4 bedrms, 4 baths & fully finished bsmt. Large open kitchen with island, pantry & Hickory cabinets, bamboo flooring & low E windows. Spectacular views.

New custom executive home with fantastic views. 3 bedrms on the main with open concept floor plan. Master has 4 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Large private deck in back off the family room.

Great investment or starter home. 3 bedroom half duplex in good area, close to shopping & schools. 2 bedrooms on main and 1 down with ensuite with soaker tub & shower. Fenced backyard with detached garage/shop.

SELLER MOTIVATED. Great starter or retiree home.

3 bedrooms, newer kitchen with all appliances.

Has has some reno’s in past 8-9 yrs. Nice covered deck for BBQ’s. 2 workshops plus RV parking.

Private backyard.

#3101

#3116

#3120

#3093 $299,900

#3084 $349,900

$395,000

$639,900+ GST

$259,900

1937 MERRITT AVE

2651 COUTLEE AVE

2760 PEREGRINE WAY

1871 MAIN STREET

2171 TAYLOR PLACE

Great starter home or investment property, with second living quarters in basement. Has fenced yard and 1 car garage. Close to amenities and shopping

Large home with 3 bedrms above main, large kitchen with oak cabinets & large family room. Ensuite with jetted tub.

Main floor has 2 bedrm suite. Has newer roof & HW boiler. Fenced backyard

New executive family home on the Bench with views. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, designer kitchen with quartz counters, gas F/P in living room, 5 pce ensuite & a full unfinished basement. GST applies.

Great investment retirement or first time buyer. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath home with fenced yard & 20x26 detached garage.

Room to park your toys & RV.

#3113

#3100

#3117

#3099

Immaculate executive style home with oak HW and tile flooring throughout. 2 bedrms up, master on the main with W/I closet and ensuite with jetted tub & separate shower. Has full unfin. Bsmt for storage. Gas F/P & vaulted ceiling in large living room.

$219,000

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$449,900

$739,900

$195,000

#3119 $429,900

2134 BLACKWELL AVE

2549 CLAPPERTON AVE

2338B COLDWATER AVE

1775 BLAIR ST

Beautiful & spacious 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with large fenced backyard, U/G sprinklers & covered patio. Large kitchen with S/S appliances, island & nook. Large family room, formal dining & living room plus office all on the main. 15x37 bonus room above garage.

Nice 3 bedrm home with some renovations including new flooring, paint & shingles. Reno’s still in progress.

Has 24x24 detached shop/garage.

Close to schools & shopping. Garden area in backyard.

Bright & cheery 3 bedroom half duplex in good area & close to shopping & school. 2 bedrooms up, recently painted & newer flooring in most rooms.

1 bedrm down, large rec. room & 3 pce bath. Big backyard.

Nice family home on a 12,000 sq.ft. fully fenced lot. Home has 3 bedroom on the 3 & 3 bedrms in the fully fin. Bsmt. New HW tank, furnace, sewer main and updated kitchen. Large garage with power.

D L SO 2 bedroom mobile home in Lower Nicola, move in ready, very clean with 33x7 covered deck, closed storage and large fenced yard with room for vegetable garden. Nice kitchen with island & skylight. 5 pce bath with sep. shower & soaker tub.

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$79,900

#3091

$529,900

Grandview Heights

#3114 $395,000

#3111

$249,900

#3096

$419,000

2740 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

Located in newer developing subdivision, this lot of 6200 sq.ft. has amazing views of the Nicola Valley and is close to all amenities. The perfect place to build your dream home.

#3066 $69,900 2724 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS Prices Starting at $104,000 + GST Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Choose your lot, bring your plans & start building your future! Close to #2894 shopping.

Building your walkout rancher on this 6200 sq.ft. lot.

Services are to the lot line.

In great neighbourhood of fine homes. Close to NVIT and shopping.

#3073 $59,900

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OUTSIDE PEACHLAND

5508 HARMON ESTATES RD

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New two storey townhouse in Nicola Bluffs with great views. Open concept kitchen, vinyl plank floors, gas F/P, 3 bedrms up, 4 baths, & full bsmt with rec. rm & storage. 2 car garage. GST applies

158 Acres in Aspen Grove with rolling hills, grasslands & views with Otter Creek meandering through the property. A breathtaking property to build your private retreat. Approx. 30 mins. from Merritt

Seasonal waterfront cabin on Headwaters Lake #2. Rustic cabin with open concept, master bedrm on main with huge bedrm above. Has enclosed deck with hot tub, storage shed. Crown lease

Waterfront property with 3 bedroom renovated home . Has new siding, windows, deck, paint, flooring, bathrms, doors, new kitchen cabinetry & counters with huge island & S/S appliances.

Well maintained & established business, a turnkey operation. 3200 sq.ft. building, good parking, comes with all equipment. Numerous building & equipment upgrades. Room for growth

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ON FACE LAKE

3006 HILTON DRIVE

6433 MONCK PARK RD

6021 BEECH RD

1898 BLAIR ST

Cute & cozy log cabin at Mile High Estate strata development. Open concept kitchen/ living room and 1 bedroom. Approx. 35 mins. from Kamloops & 3.5 hrs from Lower Mainland.

Strata fees are $62.50 per month.

New rancher with loft with open plan concept, 9 ft ceilings, vinyl plank flooring & carpet throughout.

Gas F/P in large living room. Laundry on the main along with master bedrm with 4 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Upper floor has 2 bedrms & bathrm. New Home Warranty. GST applies.

This 1 acre lot with 180 degree view of Nicola Lake is perfect to build your dream home or recreational retreat.

Lake access through the boat launch only minutes away. Services available.

Great property is a well developed subdivision of acreages. This unique 15 acre property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro is at lot line, well & septic must be installed. Most of land is flat & useable

Fully fenced commercial property of approx. 30,000 sq.ft. with 2 titles. Seller is motivated & will consider carrying mortgage or a joint venture in a building complex.

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#3122

#3069

#3098

#3051

$229,900

$469,900

$165,000

$315,000

$395,000

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2725 PEREGRINE WAY

6685 MONCK PARK RD

6397 MONCK PARK RD

2845 NEILSON ST

Cozy cabin above Harmon Estates with views of Nicola Lake. Has 3 bedrooms with master on the main & 2 above.

Open concept kitchen/living room with woodstove. Has above ground pool & large deck.

Located in Grandview Heights subdivision, this 6297 sq.ft. lot has amazing views of the Nicola Valley and is close to all amenities. Perfect place to build your dream hom

Great 1 acre lakeview lot with stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake. The perfect place to build your country retreat, in neighbourhood of high end custom homes. Enjoy fishing, swimming & boating.

Can’t beat these fantastic lake views on the 0.94 acre lot. In area of high end custom homes. Fantastic place to build your getaway retreat!. Easy access to boat launch, swimming & more.

15.9 acre RV Park zoning bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city services. Has small rental home with long term tenants.

#3105 $79,900

#2971

#3078 $164,500

#3090

#3107

$319,900

$162,900

$1,650,000.

2800 PEREGRINE WAY

1653 LINDLEY CREEK ROAD

6348 MONCK PARK ROAD

MIDDAY VALLEY ROAD

1132 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Build your dream home on this 6674 sq.ft. building lot with spectacular views. In desireable area of high end homes. Water & sewer are at the property line.

Nice building lot in a subdivision that is close to being built out. The natural slope of this land would allow a plan for a walkout basement with a rancher type look from the front.

Approximately 5 acre parcel, north facing, with fantastic views. City services, not currently connected.

Zoned R-9 High Density Residential.

Great opportunity. Call for details.

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits with separate titles. Zoned M1. Located on truck route and easy access to highway.

Great place to start your business.

#3108

1 acre waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. Build your dream home or vacation getaway . Land has gentle slope to waterfront. Great location for many water sports and close to Monck Park Provincial Park. Water & sewer to lot line.

#3097 $64,999

#3071

#2962 $300,000

#3080

$115,000

Spius Creek Estates

$475,000

$2,000,000

6449 MONCK PARK RD

LOT A, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Build your dream home in one of Merrtt areas finest development, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water & sewer hookups available. Close to water access. This lake is known for fishing, water skiing & more.

122 acres of multiple zonings C4, C6 and R1. Buyer should contact the City of Merritt to request suitable zoning to match their needs. Call for more details.

10 acre development site with CD-1 zoning. Will have city water and sewer (not connected yet). Bring your ideas and call for more details.

#3074

#2957 $1,584,000

#2958

$159,900

$750,000

6397 MONCK PARK RD

923 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

LOT 1, HOUSTON ST

Build your dream home in Nicola Lakeshore Estates on this 0.94 acre lot with 180 degree views. Great lake for fishing, boating, waterskiing & more.

Water & sewer services available.

Approx. 291 acre with great potential.

Current plans are for a development of 2 acre estate lots with city boundaries.

Rural living within close proximity to city, with fantastic views.

Approx. 4 acre parcel zoned R-1 (Residential) development land. Easy access to truck route. Call for more details.

#3078

#2956

#2959

Located Off Petit Creek Road

Prices starting at $224,000 Approx. 10 acre lots located just 15 minutes west of Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning view of the valley and some lots are river front. Disclosure Statement available. #2990 Call for more details.

$164,500

$4,900,000

$230,000

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Daytime activities provide positivity From Page 3 At the heart of the program is the goal of offering healthier alternatives to participants through peer mentorship and community connection.

“Many people, including those suffering from mental health or addiction may have lost their connection.

They might have a connection to a small group, but that group may share a negative behaviour pattern,” said Jones. “If we can give them an alternative community we are hoping in time that we will see the benefits.”

Having Ryan by their side to introduce them to new people, places and experiences

makes all the difference, added Jones.

“What we are trying to do is connect them in good social groups,” said Ryan. “With the gym and the sauna and other things, the people can be around positive people, positive conversations. You are kind of introducing them into new settings where they wouldn’t normally go.”

While the number of participants vary from day-to-day, Ryan said he has a core group of four who have been actively putting in the work to improve their lives.

Ensuring the activities are participant-driven has been critical to the success Ryan said, as the group is more likely to be excited

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With each experience lies an opportunity to change the course of someone’s day — maybe even life.

“And then, what if you grew in your healthy lifestyle to a certain point where you thought ‘I am going to be one of those four?’”

Jones said.

The summer program is run in the same building as cold weather shelter, which offers housing and support for the community between November and March.

While the board is in the early planning stages, Jones said the group is considering ways in which the momentum from the summer program could feed into the winter.

“We are now exploring what that is going to look like moving forward. Does this blend into a cold weather shelter program? Do we have to a disconnect between the two?” said Jones. “We offer that shelter facility as part of our community response but what can we do to not lose the momentum we’ve gained over the summer and those healthy activities. Can there be a blending of a program? You never want to lose the momentum if it is positive.”

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New manager takes the reins at Douglas Lake Cattle Company Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

After 40 years with Douglas Lake Cattle Company, general manager Joe Gardner has stepped aside.

Retirement isn’t taking him far, however, as he will continue to work part-time on special events as the company’s vicepresident.

Longtime assistant manager Phil Braig has stepped into the lead role after years of moving up within the company.

“It is a big honour to be given the opportunity and I am really lucky to have a really knowledgeable and dedicated team around me,” said

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Technology is changing agriculture faster than ever before, he said.

“And I guess that holds true for a lot of different industries, but the next 30 years are really going to see a speeding up of that trend I think,” he said, noting he’s looking forward to advancements that allow for better operational efficiency and sustainability. “It will change things as far as how many staff we have and how they are used and whatnot.

It is pretty exciting. I think we will see more changes within the next 30 years than we have in the past 80.”

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“It is really exciting and a great place to work,” he added, noting there are about 120 staff members working this time of year.

“There really aren’t that many places you can work where most of the people you work with really love their job and like going to work every day — it’s something special,” he said.

Braig has been with Douglas Lake Cattle Company since 2012, and lives with his wife and two kids at Douglas Lake.

Looking to the future, Braig said he is ready to embrace the rapid changes tak-

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Memories restored alongside ‘35 Ford A former sawdust delivery truck takes on a new life in Merritt.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

When is a truck more than just a vehicle?

Merritt’s Sherry Brabant might have the answer — in the form of a 1935 Ford truck which has served her family faithfully for more than half a century.

The turquoise-coloured one-and-a-half-ton Ford may not move at today’s highway speeds, but it

was just right for making sawdust deliveries in Kimberley back in the early ‘50s, explained Brabant, whose father coowned the business.

“What they used it for back then was, people used to heat their houses with sawdust,” said Brabant. “So they delivered sawdust in the bed of the truck. They used it for many years for that and for hauling firewood.”

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the classic Ford left an impression in the minds of many Kimberley residents, said Brabant. But after the Chatterson & Hockley delivery service closed up shop, it looked as though the old truck might have taken its last trip.

Brabant’s father’s business partner took possession of the vehicle, but it sat dormant in a field, accumulating rust and wear for more than a decade, she said.

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After being used for sawdust deliveries in the early ‘50s, Sherry Brabant’s ‘35 Ford sat in a field for more than a decade.

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Plenty of things have changed in the last 84 years.

Amazon has supplanted sawdust in the delivery department, phone numbers now have 10 digits, and the once revolutionary Ford flathead motor was retired in 1953.

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to see the reaction of the town when you go back, everybody is like ‘Oh I remember that, I remember that.’ And there are all kinds of stories — so that was pretty cool,” she added.

Nowadays, the truck is rolled out for special events, as well as the occasional car show hosted by the Nicola Valley Cruisers. But Brabant said she makes a point to bring it to the Show ‘n Shine

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couple of years ago for the JulyFest parade. And it just happened to be my brother’s high school reunion,” said Brabant.

“So my dad’s partner’s son was there, and so all kinds of stories came out about it. Everybody knew the truck and remembered it. They thought it was all cool to see it restored, it was a big hit.

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The truck’s first homecoming trip to Kimberley after it was restored proved to be an emotional one, said Brabant.

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Tarasoff showed off complimentary invasive plant removal bags available at the Lower Nicola Eco-Depot.

Large and clear, the bags are useful for bringing in invasive plants people collect from their yards.

However, in a pinch, Tarasoff said you can use any plastic bag and simply inform the attendant that it contains invasive weeds.

“Please do not take them to a compost facility – they need to go to the dump,” said Tarasoff.

Local rancher Haley Rutherford had two goats on site to demonstrate their willingness to use their appetite to help tackle

the spread of invasive plants — one bite at a time. Using goats to help chow down on the problem is part of her a multi-species approach to ranch management.

“It is a bit of an experiment — it has been an interesting learning curve,” said Rutherford.

She noted that while she has seen some success since she acquired the goats in January, true payoff will take time.

When removing invasive plants, it’s critical to return to the spot to pull again and again, said Tarasoff.

“It is the same whether you are going to mow or use goats, because the biology of

the plant is hard wired to flower and produce seeds,” she said.

Blueweed seeds can live for up to three years, Tarasoff said, and knapweed seeds can live for 15.

“Mowing feels great at the time … but you have triggered the plant to send out shoots and more stems,” she said.

Invasive plants are defined as species that do not occur naturally in B.C. The presence of these weeds can cause environmental and economic harm, and some species can harm human health. They are extremely aggressive, reproduce rapidly, and often out-compete crops and native vegetation.

Record number weigh in on daylight saving time More than 200,000 British Columbians found the time to respond to a government survey about whether the province should continue to observe daylight saving time.

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Anyone can help tackle the spread of weeds in the Nicola Valley if they take matters into their own hands.

That’s the word from Catherine Tarasoff, invasive plant education and outreach co-ordinator with the ThompsonNicola Invasive Plant Management Committee’s education and outreach program.

She was one of five educators sharing their expertise at a recent invasive plant field day in Lower Nicola, where participants were invited to learn about invasive weeds of the Nicola Valley and different ways to tackle them.

In addition to the popular villain knapweed, blueweed was highlighted as one of several plants present within the TNRD, invading pastures and rangelands and impacting forage production for livestock and wildlife.

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“It’s clear that the people of B.C. welcomed the opportunity to provide input on this important issue,” said Premier John Horgan.

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The results of the survey will be “considered along with decisions on time observance made by neighbouring states to help determine the best course of action for B.C.,” the news release went on to state.

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Forests ministry staff plan to meet with community and first nations leaders in Merritt to discuss the B.C. government’s plan to remake the struggling Interior forest industry.

The B.C. industry has been rocked by sawmill closures as it copes with reduced timber supply after extensive beetle damage and a slump in lumber prices.

The NDP government has also moved to regulate Crown forest licence transfers, redistribute logging rights and impose restrictions on log exports.

In January, Premier John Horgan invited industry leaders to lead their own meetings on sharing forest harvest rights with local communities.

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That timber volume largely would have to come from existing forest licences. New legislation passed this spring requires the minister’s approval before tenures can be sold from one company to another, such as the proposed $60 million sale of Canfor’s harvest rights to Interfor after the closure of the Vavenby sawmill near Clearwater.

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Merritt Otters ready for regional championships

(Left) Bianca Cavaliere stood ready to swim her leg during the relays at recent swim meet in Penticton. (Above) Teammates and competitors Evi Slanzi and Abby Thoms shared a moment in Kelowna. Both swimmers compete in the division three girls category. (Below) Cruz Slanzi finished near or on the podium consistently in the division four boys category in Penticton and will look to continue that trend at regional championships on Aug. 3 and 4. Photos contributed

One meet left on the calendar before local swimmers look to qualify for provincials.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Otters will have one final chance to make any last minute adjustments before they take on the best of the best in the Okanagan for a chance to swim at the provincial championships.

Otters swimmers will compete at the Salmon Arm meet on July 27 and 28, before shipping up the Coquihalla for Okanagan regional championships on Aug. 3 and 4.

Swimmers who finish on the podium in any individual event at regionals earn the right to swim at the B.C.

Summer Swimming Association’s (BCSSA) provincial championship meet, which is scheduled to take place in Kamloops from Aug. 16 to 18.

Despite the short season — which begins on May 1 and is wrapped up by the third week in August — the BCSSA provincial meet is the largest sprint meet in Western Canada.

Last year, Otters posted the best results in club history at the provincial meet, which was hosted in Surrey.

Standout siblings Paige and Isaac Asselstine will be looking to once again ascend the podium,

after both swimmers collected provincial medals in 2018.

Abigail Thoms and Evi Slanzi are two more Otters swimmers who have found themselves on the podium at multiple meets throughout the season.

The pair of division three girls will be looking to continue that trend at regionals championships in order to secure their spot at the provincial meet.

Meanwhile, a strong group of senior boys will also be hoping to punch their ticket to the big meet by continuing to dominate their individual events.

Mathias Redknap has consistently earned aggregates throughout the season thanks to strong performances across a bevy of races.

But right behind him is

another Otter, Delbert Black.

Evin Baird faces tough competition among division six boys in the Okanagan region, but his times have steadily improved over the season and he stands a good chance at earning a podium spot at regional championships.

Last but not least, butterfly specialist Bianca Cavaliere will look to top Megan Hoshizaki from Revelstoke. The two have battled it out as the region’s top two sprinters among division six girls all season long — with the edge going to Hoshizaki at a recent Kelowna meet. But Cavaliere responded with a win of her own in the 50 freestyle in Penticton a week later.

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SPORTS TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Sahota on top in doubles

Ladies Coquihalla Open Results July 5 to 7 at the Merritt Golf & Country Club

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt and District Tennis Club hosted their invitational tennis tournament on July 13 and 14, after a rain delay forced the club to postpone the tournament a week earlier.

Despite losing a few out-of-town competitors due to the scheduling change, there was still fierce competition for the top spot in men’s, women’s and mixed doubles.

On the men’s side, Surrey’s Jasbir S. Pandher and Rardeep S. Jhally emerged as the top team following an undefeated run through the round robin. This was the second time the team had travelled from the Lower Mainland to take part in the Merritt invitational.

Four teams battled it out for the trophy in mixed doubles. Pavitar Dosanjh and Neelam Sahota were declared champions after handing Harbans Sandhu and Diane Quinn their only loss in the round robin tournament.

But the rivalry wouldn’t last between the two teams, as Sahota and Quinn joined forces to defeat Cindy Lawrence and Barb Scapinello for the women’s doubles crown.

Tournament organizers extended their gratitude to Nicola Valley Custom Lumber, which sponsored the invitational tournament.

Overall low gross winner Karen Mair Valin of Kamloops (left) and low net winner Michelle Lalonde of Kelowna (right). Photos contributed

Overall Low Gross Low Net

Kamloops Kelowna

156 129

Diana Lorenz Belinda Steckler Deb Montgomery Kristy Fearn Patti Traquair Nathalie Caron Maggie Oland Mary Lou Harkness

Merritt Port Coquitlam Merritt Chilliwack Mission Chilliwack Kena Oliver

162 137 164 138 (R) 165 138 173 147

Cindy Wudrich Tanya Desjarlais Heather Hutchinson Theresa Karpowich Lara Plummer Cathy Sloan Shelley Sanders Barbara Ross

Merritt Clearwater Penticton Kena Kamloops Merritt Merritt Merritt

182 (CB) 136 191 145 196 152 (R) 204 (CB) 152

Linda Shanks Elaine Lane De De Connolly Diane Twan Carla Bacon Jackie Drummond Sharon Bussiere Liz Claman

Surrey Merritt Merritt Merritt Merritt Kamloops Mission Merritt

204 145 210 157 (R) 216 157 223 161

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3rd Flight

(Top) Men’s doubles winners Jasbir S. Pandher and Rardeep S. Jhally. (Middle) Mixed doubles winners Pavitar Dosanjh and Neelam Sahota and runners up Diane Quinn and Harbans Sandhu.

(Bottom) Women’s doubles winners Quinn and Sahota. Photos contributed

MINOR LACROSSE REPORT

Thunder team rises above adversity Dave Finch SPECIAL TO THE MERRITT HERALD

Although the lacrosse season has been over for a month there is one team who needed to get a final

Karen Mair Valin Michelle Lalonde

say — the Nicola Valley Thunder midgets.

For many of these players this will be the

last time they play for the local association.

The team was comprised of a variety of ability and experiences, including two female players that travelled up to four times a

week, from Kamloops, to be part of the team.

The team went out at every game and put in their best effort and although the score sheets did not reflect it, they made improvements every time they hit the floor.

There were highlights to the year. The team was one of the most disciplined and sportsmanlike, a com-

1st Gross 1st Net 2nd Gross 2nd Net 3rd Gross 3rd Net 4th Gross 4th Net

ment that we heard from other teams and parents.

There were several games that went without any penalties at all.

One of the main goals was to win at least one game which they did at their only tournament in Richmond where they beat Chilliwack 3-2 thanks to some excellent goaltending from Peyton Fox and

a two-goal effort from Beckett Finch.

Special recognition for Peyton Fox who survived too many shots to count, Beckett Finch and Connor Kaboni for being our top goal getters this year and to Nate Pearson, a first-year player that made some huge improvements.

Finally, good luck to Beckett Finch and

Connor Kaboni, who have been invited to play for the LA Heat in Huntington Beach, CA for the US National Box Lacrosse championships.

Dave Finch served as the assistant coach for the Nicola Valley Thunder midget team. Gaylin Bose was the head coach, and Terra Fox was team manager.

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Nicola Valley Fall Fair giant yard sales will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dates for 2019 are: August 3, 4, 17 and 18. the Fal Fair will be accepting donations. Donations may be dropped off at the exhibition building on the yard sale dates, or you may phone Martha at 250378-2303 to make other arrangements. Proceeds from the yard sales are going toward the construction of indoor washroom facilities at the Fair Exhibition Building.

PENSION BREAKFAST

Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at 2164 Quilchena Ave. Everyone is invited.

Elders eat at no charge.

For more information call 250-378-5107.

Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

RED CROSS

H.E.L.P. Merritt Red Cross is looking for volunteers for two hours on Thursdays to loan out health equipment from the Merritt Hospital.

You will be working with another volunteer who will help train you. If you can help please call 250-378-5276. Students for summer months are welcome.

FAMILY HISTORY

Anyone wanting to research their family trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-2129868. We will open the family history centre by appointment only.

LITERACY MERRITT

Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society is looking for volunteer tutors for the One to One elementary school reading program. For more information email literacymerritt@gmail.com or phone 250-378-7844.

MASONS

Masons meet every fourth Monday of the month.

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For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sit-down dinner

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD

The next regular meeting will be on Thursday, September 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Centre.

New members always welcome! For more information contact Debra at 250-280-4086.

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NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. The group aims to assist in the development and maintenance of recrea-

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MERRITT MOUNTAIN BIKE GROUP RIDES

Join us every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Meet at Breathe Bikes and join a group ride. Rides are approximately two hours where you will have fun and learn new skills.

(MMBA); google bike Merritt and see the great riding opportunities here; use Trailforks APP to find all the hiking and riding trails. For more information email: darchoborne@ hotmail.com

FARMERS MARKET

Come see a variety of vendors at the Nicola Valley Farmers Market every Saturday from now to October 12 from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., beside the Baillie House. New vendors welcome! Check out our website at www. nicolavalleyfarmersmarket.com for more information.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB

Play Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Central Park Sport Box, 2975 Voght St. The club also plays on Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 9 p.m., at the Merritt Civic Centre, 1950 Mamette Ave. Come for fun and exercise, drop-ins welcome. Demo paddles and instruction available.

For more information, please contact Gary 250280-0105 or Ayton 250378-5691.

NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA

Join the Navy League every Wednesday evening from 6 - 9 p.m. for our parade. We are located at 1755 Coldwater Ave. Jumpstart does cover the cost of our fees and no child is turned away due to finances. For more information call 250280-6944.

Join us Thursday to Saturday from 12 - 6 p.m. See our current art show or join us for our Friday workshops, different arts and artists, from tea and talk to mosaics, drawing, etc. For what’s new this week at the gallery and the Nicola Valley Arts Council check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com, or call 250-378-6515 or 250315-3437.

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Sun. July 28

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WetSunny Snow

High:27˚C High: 6C Low: 2C Low: 11˚C

Every Wednesday. Doors open at 11 a.m. and games start at 1 p.m.

ALANON

AA meeting will be held every Monday at noon in the United Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave.

LAWN BOWLING

Merritt Lawn Bowling plays every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. from May until September. For more information call 250378-2095

Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Ted Lund at 250-378-4195 for more information.

Hours are 1 p.m to ? Tuesday through Saturday . Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member. meetings are held every Monday from 7-8 p.m. at the United Church hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave.

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AA meetings are held every Monday at noon at the United Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave.

FOOD BANK FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO Doors open at 3:30 p.m.

Are you interested in losing weight sensibly, then you may want to come to TOPS. We meet Tuesdays at the United Church

DROP IN CENTER FOR ELDERS

The Conayt Friendship Society located at 1964 Quilchena Ave. has a drop-in center for Elders every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Snacks and light lunches are provided. Elders are welcome to assist in preparing menu and lunch.

A sign-in sheet is at the front office. Elders can provide suggested menus and lunch to reception at the attention of the executive director.

CONAYT BINGO

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

THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church

2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-2339 Bible Study: 9:30 • Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am

Tues. July 30

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Wed. July 31

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and games start at 5:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall.

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am

TOPS

Mon. July 29

Sale of New and Used storage containers

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Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information call 250-3782004.

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Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m.

Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-3157724.

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THE MERRITT The Red Cross will be CHAPTER OF THE open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF CANADA to noon. Please go to COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY

On-site rentals

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Hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave. For information call 250-378-5225. Weighin from 7:45 until 8:45 a.m. with meetings from 9 - 9:30 a.m.

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STAIN GLASS SUN CATCHERS NIGHT LIGHTS PICTURE FRAMES

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MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY Every death creates a special pain unique to each survivor.

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m

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250-378-2141 or 1-800-668-3379

Mary Burgemister Mary Burgemister passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2019 at the Nicola Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 77.

Sadly missed by her four children Joyce(Edwin) Woolhether, Darrell (Pat) Shalapata, Stephine 6KDZQ %R\G -RH 'DQD 6KDODSDWD KHU ÀYH VWHS children Carolyn, Cheryl, Dallas, Leian, and Dean, all her grand and great grand children, many FORVH IULHQGV DQG UHODWLYHV She was predeceased by her husband Colly Landstand in 2001 and her three siblings. There will be a celebration of life at the Merritt Funeral chapel on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 1 pm with UHIUHVKPHQWV WR IROORZ ,Q /LHX RI à RZHUV GRQDWLRQV can be made to the Red Cross Loan Cupboard at the Nicola Valley Hospital.

Jimmy Fountain June 30, 1938 -July 19, 2019

In great sorrow, we would like to announce the passing of Jimmy Fountain on July 19, 2019. Jimmy Fountain passed away at his home in his sleep at the age of 81.

Jimmy was born in Douglas Lake on June 30, +H ZDV WKH ÀUVW ERUQ RI (UQHVW )RXQWDLQ DQG Josephine Charters. Jimmy lost his mother and brothers (Billy and Hector) at a young age. He was raised by his extended family. He met his wife Rosie and they got married on May 22, 1972 in Seattle. They had six children (Hector, Geraldine, Sandra, James, Richard and Lynn) and they have cared for many other children.

Jimmy spent the majority of his life working as a logger. After retiring, he became an active member in the community. He served as an elder at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology and Nooaitch. He was able to provide guidance and support to many people.

Jimmy will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family invites you to his Celebration of Life on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology gymnasium at 10am.

Lunch will be provided after the ceremony.

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you you’re always at our side.

P: 250-280-4040

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

I will wait for you...

I will wait for you...

Though we never had a chance to say goodbye, Remember me...

When winter snows are falling through a quiet sky I’ll remember you When, in our darkest hour, You held my hand and prayed I wouldn’t go, But a silent voice called out to me; My time had come, and I had to travel Home...

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MERRITT AND AREA RANCHERS: Someone placed an ad a few weeks ago in The Western Producer publication seeking a female ranch partner.

STILL LOOKING? I will be in the area next week.

Please contact me in Manitoba for information 204-720-0639.

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Thank you!

The family of Joe Courtoreille would like to express a sincere w e thank you to everyone who PDGH WKLV GLIĂ€FXOW WLPH more bearable.

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Since then, I know your life has never been the same, For I visit you each day: So many times I’ve felt your pain: I’ve watched you cry: And I’ve heard you call my name...

But now, further along life’s road I stand In a timeless world, just beyond your sight, Waiting for the day when I can take your hand and bring you across to this land of Golden Light...

Till then, remember me, you understand-and try not to cry.

But if you do: Let your tears fall For the happiness and joy we knew, And for the special love we shared, For love can never die.

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Congratulations Bill & Libby Petrie July 25, 1959 ~ 60 Years!

Very best wishes as you celebrate your

Diamond Wedding Anniversary

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Position Title: Lands Administrative Assistant Department: Lands Hours: 35 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Reports to: Director of Lands Summary of responsibilities The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Lands Department. This includes assisting with documenting work plans and written reports on land administration activities.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist with creating, documenting and maintaining the lands department plans and budgets including those related to the 5-year plan and annual plan. • Assist with providing regular written reports to the Executive Director, Lands Management Advisory Committee. • Booking appointments and assisting with day to day operation of the department. • 0DLQWDLQ D FRPSUHKHQVLYH ÀOLQJ V\VWHP IRU WKH /DQGV Department. • Assisting with monthly newsletter submission. • Recording of meeting minutes as required. • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues. • Performs all other duties assigned by the Director of Lands.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities • Completion of a Post-Secondary program in administration, business or related disciplines and two or more years’ related experience or an equivalent experience and education. • Knowledge and experience working with First Nations communities and governments – familiarity with the activities and culture of LNIB is considered an asset. • Experience in developing and managing budgets an asset. • .QRZOHGJH LQ PDLQWDLQLQJ UHFRUGV ÀOLQJ DQG FRUUHVSRQGHQFH tracking. • Advanced written and verbal communication skills. • Advance computers skills using Microsoft products. • Ability to remain professional when facing challenges. • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s Licence (Class 5) and have a reliable vehicle. • Must successfully pass a pre-employment RCMP criminal record check.

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The successful applicant will need to possess exceptional client service skills and be comfortable learning the computer software and bowling equipment. Duties include day to day operation of the business, marketing/ promoting, cleaning and bookkeeping.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Position Title: Landscaper - Seasonal Department: Public Works Hours: 35 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Expected End Date: October 31, 2019 Reports to: Director of Infrastructure Summary of responsibilities • Regular ground maintenance and landscaping for all LNIB RIÀFHV DQG EXLOGLQJV $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ RIÀFH +HDOWK &HQWUH /1,% %DQG +DOO (GXFDWLRQ 2IÀFH /1,% )LUH +DOO /1,% $UHQD DQG WKH Arbour • Lawn care and mowing, weed management, pruning of trees and shrubs • Maintain schedules for irrigation, weeding and general clean up

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Position Title: Custodian Department: Infrastructure Hours: 4PM – 11:30PM Start Date: ASAP Reports to: Custodian Supervisor Summary of responsibilities The Custodian position is part of a team that will clean and disinfect assigned areas in accordance with safe working practices, protocols and procedures to ensure the environment is clean and safe.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Must have the ability to express and comprehend oral and written English. • Reliable transportation. • Knowledge of general working safety procedures. • Ability to work as a team member and be able to multi task. • Completed WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information 6\VWHP &HUWLÀFDWLRQ • Physically able to meet the demands of bending, lifting and twisting positions. • Willing to learn and take necessary training. • Must be self motivated and reliable. • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. • Preferably previous custodial/janitorial experience. • Preferably grade 12 Graduation. • 3UHIHUDEO\ &HUWLÀHG LQ 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ RI 'DQJHURXV *RRGV RU ZLOOLQJQHVV WR EHFRPH FHUWLÀHG LQ ÀUVW PRQWKV • Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux Language.

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Tuesday: 9 am - 6 pm Wednesday - Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm Friday and Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm

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For more information contact Michele at:

250-378-4241

sales2@merrittherald.com

24 • THURSDAY,

www.merrittherald.com

July 25, 2019

BOXING WEEK We don’t sell. We help you buy!

$699 SAVE

$669 SAVE

2PC FABRIC SOFA SET

$260

LOVESEAT

SOFA

FLING

SAVE $800

2PC FABRIC POWER RECLINER SOFA SET

2PC FABRIC SOFA SET

$280

$1069

$1099

LOVESEAT

SOFA

$799 SAVE

$769 SAVE LOVESEAT

$230

SOFA

$250

4PC. KITCHEN SET

$3696

Reg $5626 SAVE $1930 FABRIC SOFA

$599 SAVE

$180 CLEAN

FABRIC SOFA

LOVESEAT ALSO ON SALE $569

$429

SAVE $130 Closed: Available In

66.5”W 1.8 CU.FT. OTR GreyMicrowave & White 25.25” D w/ Simple Clean Filter 42.5” H • Ceramic Interior • 400 cfm / Stylish Window

QUEEN

$150

LOVESEAT ALSO ON SALE $469

$299 MSRP

$499 SAVES.S.

$899

$1799

MSRP $1399

MSRP $2799

SAVE $500

5.9 CU.FT. Electric Range

• 3.3 kW Rapid Boil™ • True Convection system

MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS

TUB

$1499 $

SECTIONAL W/ CHAISE $

699

MSRP $2049

MSRP $999

SAVE $1000

SAVE $300

• Cool select pantry

• Auto Release™ Door • Touch Control/Digital Leak Sensor

Top Control Dishwasher w/ Stormwash™

22.5 cu.ft. French Door Refrigerator w/ Twin Cooling Plus

5.2 CU.FT. Front Load Washer W/ Super Speed • 8 Wash / 4 Temp Selection • VIR (Vibration Reduction Technology)

SAVE 1499 SAVE $550 $600 SECTIONAL

7.5 CU.FT. Front Load Dryer

• Sensor Dry • Smart Care - troubleshoots straight from your phone • Small load care cycle

DINE IN STYLE! Storage drawers optional

NO PAYMENTS NO INTEREST! 12 MONTHS ON FURNITURE & MATTRESSES MONTHS $1799

SAVE

$800

DINING SET

SOLID WOOD CABINET BED

The New Yorker converts into a comfortable bed in under 30 seconds. The New Yorker comes complete with a Gel Infused CertiPurUS® Memory Foam Mattress and features a power hub with twin AC and USB outlets standard.

5PC DROP LEAF DINETTE

$599 SAVE DINING SET

$180

5PC SOLID WOOD PEDISTAL DINETTE SET W/ PADDED CHAIRS

$999 SAVE

6PC DINING SET W/ BENCH

$699 SAVE

DINING SET

DINING SET

SEE PAGE 4 FOR DETAILS Winners Lancaster

$400

$280

7PC DINING SUITE

2018 WESTERN CANADA RETAILER OF THE YEAR

DINING SET

$650

$1199 SAVE SERVER

$330

- CANADIAN HOME FURNISHING AWARDS

Phone: 250-378-2332 2025 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt

$1599 SAVE

& Appliances Ltd.

HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9:30 am - 6 pm, Sat.: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sun.: CLOSED