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Garage Sales

Fall Fair Community Yard Sale. July. 10 & 24 August. 07 & 21 September. 11 & 25 9-2 pm each day Donations again are gratefully accepted, they can preferably be brought to the building during the Giant Sales or please call Clifford at 250-378-2303 for more information.

Yard Sale Sat July.10 Sun July.11 2376 Jackson Ave

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INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008. Built with concrete posts. Barns, shops, riding arenas, machine sheds and more. Adam.s@ integritybuilt.com 1-250-351-5374 www.intergritybuild.com

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In Memoriams In Memoriams In Memoriams

Inlovingmemoryof JERRY&BRENDALARSON

Jerry: July4,2014 &Brenda: July13, 2014

Mom and Dad, It’ssohardtobelieve it’salready seven years since you left. We all experience memories of shared moments daily and areso thankful for your love, your humour and your wisdom. We all still miss you so very much every day. Cindy,Heidi, Cody,Jessica, Cathy,Dwight, Joel, Heather,Charlie, Walker,Sawyer,Christy,Patrick, Sofia and Josie. We love you &miss youforever!

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Trevor Carlson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Trevor Carlson at the age of 47 on Saturday,June 26, 2021 in Lower Nicola, B.C. (Merritt)

Trevor is survived by his loving mother Laura Lovett (Montreuil), son Hunter Brown (Kamloops), brother Shane Carlson (Kamloops), nephews Dylan &DarcyCarlson (Kamloops), niece Shanelle Carlson (Edmonton) plus numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins.

His Step-father Eric Lovett, Paternal Grandparents –Alma &EdCarlson, Maternal Grandparents Leon Sr.&Sheila Montreuil, Step-Grandfather Maurice Jalbert, Uncles Leon Jr.&Carl Montreuil and Aunt Donna Padley, predeceased Trevor.

Trevor wasborn and raised in Merritt and attended both Elementary and Secondary Schools here. He wasa professional truck driverbytrade working in the oil patch of Alberta and driving B-Trains throughout B.C. and Alberta.

Trevor could be counted upon to always have great stories to tell about all the dreadful drivers he would encounter on his manytravels and adventures. He was recently sidelined from the job that he lovedbya devastating spinal cord injury that he wasslowly recovering from.

Acelebration of Trevor’slife will be announced at alater date.

MERRITT &DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY

Listening, opennessand love will give you the words to make most of your precious time with adying person.

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Carmel DeGagne

July 16, 1938 ~June 4, 2021

Carmel Marie Rose DeGagne (nee Pelland), belovedwife to Arthur f for 62 years, passed away to be with the Lord Lord on on Friday,JuneFriday June 4, 4 2021, at the age of 82 years old.

She leavesbehind her 4daughters, Deborah (Brian) of Surrey, BC, Carole (Brad) of StoneyCreek, Ontario, Louise (Al) of Logan Lake, BC and Sandra (John) of Merritt, BC., her grandchildren Ashleigh (Kyle), Joshua (Shawna), Cameron, Samantha, Colton, Mitchell, Lance and James; her great-grandchildren, Madeleine, Kayden and Judah. As well as her sisters, Jeannine, Rachel, Denise, Carol, Gisele, her brothers Camille and Gilbert, she is survivedby numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and many dear friends. She wassadly predeceased by her sisters Yvette, Claire and brother Roger.

Carmel wasaloving mother,grandmother and great grandmother and awonderful friend to all who knewher. She wasconstantly the life of the party. Carmel made everyone in her presence feel special and loved. We know she is dancing in heavennow! Wewill miss you Carmel, and neverforget the joyyou brought to our hearts.

Aheartfelt thank you to the care staff, nurses and doctors at Gillis House for the love and kindness and for going above and beyond for our mother during her 4years living there. We are so grateful for all you did for Carmel and our family.

Funeral date to be announced. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer Society of BC.

Clifford Anton CROAKER

June 24, 1953 –July3,2021

Clifford Croaker passed away peacefully on July 3, 2021 at Kelowna General Hospital surrounded by family.

He has resided in Merritt since 1971 where he spent 14 years working at Home Hardware serving the people of Merritt.

He wascalled “INCH” by all his friends.

Clifford enjoyed fishing and hunting with his father.

He lovedhis Toyota Supra which he had purchased from his brother Wayne.

Clifford is survivedbyhis son Brian, brothers Irvin, Lambert and George, sisters Lucella, Rosemarie and Roberta.

Therewill be NO SERVICE BY REQUEST.

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

Nlaka’pamux Health Services Society

2088 Quilchena AveP.O.Box 1624 MerrittBC, V1K 1B8 Telephone: (250)378.9772 Fax: (250) 315.0283 Email: mhreception@nlxfn.com

Child &Youth Mental Health Counsellor -Nlaka’pamux Nation

Objective:

As partofthe Nlaka’pamux Mental Health Team, the Child &Youth Mental Health Counsellor is responsible forproviding confidential mental health and addiction counselling,education and supporttoindividuals and families within the Nlaka’pamux Nation. This position operates from a holistic and trauma-informed perspective, is sensitivetothe Nlaka’pamux tradition and culture, and provides services required to assist communitymembersinattaining and maintaining the highest levelofwellnesspossible.Salarytocommensuratewith experience; benefitpackage offered.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology,Social Work,orother Human Services related field. Preference will be given to applicants with amaster’s degreeinClinical Counselling,

Psychology or Human Services field from an accredited universityand registered with a professional licensing body. • 2 years(recent) direct counselling experience; experience in communitydevelopment, family supportwork, group facilitation and/or advocacyisanasset. • Proficient knowledge of,and demonstrated working experience in, the comprehensiveissues relating to colonization, intergenerational and residential school trauma, substance and process addictions,mental health issues,concurrent disorders, grief/loss,suicide ideation/ intent, familyviolence and FN specificissues. • Demonstrated capacitytodevelop,implement and evaluateprograms and psychoeducational information. • Specificand/or additional training in addiction counselling.

Application Submission Process must include the following:

Resume: providing detailed information about your education and employment historythat clearly demonstrates your abilitytothe required job qualifications. CoverLetter: outlining your understanding of the position and howyour education/experience would contributetothe successofthe position, the organization and to thecommunities served. This is ademographic-specificposting wherepreference will be given to qualified FirstNation applicants.

ApplybyMail or email to:

Nlaka’pamux Health Services Society TamaraGeorge,ExecutiveDirector Box1624, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Email: George.t@nlxfn.com

Application Deadline: Until position is filled

Posting -Classroom Teacher LNIB Independent K-7 School

Merritt, British Columbia

School Year Contract Start Date:September 2021 BCTF Salary Grid (SD58) plus sizeablePro-D Fund

ApplyTo: Shane.Coutlee@lnib.net Interested candidates should sendaresume and coverletter complete with references. Thanks to all whoapply, onlyqualified candidates will be considered. Our BC IndependentSchool is currently seekingaqualified EducationTeachertojoinour team for theupcoming 2021-2022 schoolyear.Areyoupassionate abouthelpingstudentsreach their individualpotentialforsuccess? Doyouenjoyworkingin abright, active,positive school environment?Areyouinterested injoiningan organization that is bothdevoted andequippedto helpingchildrensucceed?If you respondedyestoallof these questions,wewouldlike tohear from you.

RequiredKnowledge,Skills,andAbilities

•Bachelor of Education is mandatory(BC Category5 min) •Certified to teachinBritish Columbia

•Experience with direct instruction to students using a variety of teachingand management strategies •Ability to liaisewith diverse groupofstakeholders •Possessapositive,compassionate,and collaborative personality •Ability to evaluate students accurately and objectively •Workingknowledge of BC curriculum, effective instructional methodologies,and have aholistic approach to meeting the learning needs of students

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Lookingfor awell establishedbusiness with over 28 yrs. behind them, with asteady,committed clientele behind them, then TLC is the business foryou.

TLC has beencreating beautiful landscape design and installation, weekly maintenancefor residentialand commercialclients, providing such services as: Dethatching -Aerating -IrrigationInstallation -Tree, Shrub and Hedge Trimming -Patio pavers-Stone work, Beautiful ponds and water features. The sale of this companywill include: 3antiquetrucks1953, 1957and a1948 GMC, 990 John Deeretractor,1 hauling trailer,1 Ditch witch trencher,Sod Cutter,Billy goat Vacuum, 1Aerator,2 Dethatching, 1lrg Exmark walk behind, 3Arien Mowers, 2hedge trimmers, 2Stihl weed eaters,2 lrgbackpack blowers. Revenue over $300,000 with Potential Growthexpansion SELLER WILL TRAIN.... Reason forsale retiring SELLING PRICE: $250,000.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

TEMPORARYBUS DRIVER/CUSTODIAN

School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for aTemporary BusDriver/Custodian for the Princeton area. This position is 7.5 hoursper day|12months per year and is effective immediately until the return of the incumbent. Successful applicants will be required to have aClass 2with air or higher driver’s license and must provide acurrent driver’sabstract. Please apply online at www.sd58.bc.ca (Job Code #3060469) or in-person by leaving adetailed resume with aminimum of threereferences at the School BoardOffice. Please forwardto:

Attention: LindseyHenderson Manager of Human Resources School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 sblonde@365.sd58.bc.ca Forfurther information, contact Mr.Darrell Finnigan at (250) 315-1113 Only those applicants selected for an interviewwill be contacted. VALUE ADDED LUMBER REMANUFACTURINGPLANT PRODUCTION WORKERS

•Wages: starting $20 to $25 •Steadyday shiftwork •Students welcome to apply •Noexperience necessary •Will train

TRUCK DRIVERS WITH CLASS 1

Local steady work CARPENTERS

•Wages: starting $35 to $45 Depends on experience Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C. 250-378-6161

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NicolaValleyWomeninAction P.O.Box371,MerrittBCV1K1B8 nvwomeninaction@gmail.com

VICTIM SERVICES CASE WORKER (FULL TIME 35 HRS/WEEK)

Nicola Valley Women In Actionhas an opening forafull time Victim Service Caseworker with Merritt RCMP Police-Based Victim Services. Thesuccessful candidate should havepost-secondaryeducation in social work, criminal justice or arelated field OR aminimum of one (1) years’ experience working with victims of crime or trauma;anextensive knowledge of victim issues, social services and community resources; as well as asound understanding of the criminaljusticesystem. Must achieveand maintainRCMP ReliabilitySecurityClearance; possess avalid BC driver’slicense,and haveaccess to their own vehicle for business use. This is aregular,full-time position (35 hours/week) with awagebetween $24.00 -$27.00 per hour plus benefits. Pleasesubmit your resume and cover letter to nvwomeninaction@gmail.com This posting will remain active until asuccessfulapplicant is identified. We thankall interested applicants.

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