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MERRITT’S YOUNG STARS SHINE BRIGHT ON THE BIG STAGE A pair of Merritt youngsters have been making waves in their respective sports recently. Eleven-year-old Drew Kanigan (above) won a gold medal in the P4 all-around competition at the B.C. Gymnastics Championships in Kamloops two weeks ago. In February, he was a second-place finisher at the B.C. Winter Games in Mission. Kanigan is slated to compete at the Western Canadian Championships in Saskatoon in April. Thirteen-year-old Emily Whitecross (right) is currently the top-ranked, 2001-born female alpine skier in the province. She picked up multiple medals at both the Winter Games and at the U14 provincial championships at Sun Peaks two weeks ago. She will be competing in the zone championships in Revelstoke this weekend, and at the prestigious Whistler Cup the following weekend — against racers from a dozen different countries. For more on these two amazing, young local athletes, turn to page 24. Photos by Leanne Verre and Alpine Images

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A local dog kennel won’t get a business licence to operate in 2014. On March 12, the city refused to issue a business licence to D&L Kennels, based in Collettville, on the grounds it violates the city’s zoning and animal control bylaws. On March 25, Merritt’s city council upheld that refusal. Under the zoning bylaw, a dog kennel is not a permitted land use in the city.

A person can only run a dog kennel on lands in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The city’s animal control bylaw says a person can have up to two dogs at a house, and all dogs over six months old must be licensed. Any property with three or more dogs is considered a kennel. The issue went before city council at its regular meeting on Tuesday night, when council agreed with administration not to issue the business licence. D&L Kennels owner

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Besides the five she has, the rest of her dogs were stolen in January, Ehl told council. The city and the property owner have had plenty of contact over the past decade. The information package submitted to council prior to the meeting included letters dating back as far as 2004 regarding nuisance complaints about dogs barking and the unsightly property. “It’s a bit disturbing that it’s gone on for so

long,” Coun. Dave Baker said. The package of information also included reference to six SPCA files on the property, though no details about the findings or nature of the visits were included. Calls to the SPCA were not immediately returned. City of Merritt bylaw officer Bob Davis said it’s not clear how the property acquired a business licence in 2004 or how that licence was grandfathered in as kennels were never a

permitted land use under the zoning bylaws in that area. “All the files are gone. Nothing is there. That file should have been here and it’s not,” Davis said of the original business licence issuance. The decision to shut down the kennel means the property owner is expected to comply with the two dogs per household bylaw, but did not include a formal order on the number of dogs she is allowed to keep.

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Leona Ehl had a chance to appeal to council on the matter. Ehl told council all she wants is to keep the five dogs she currently has. “All I’m asking for is permission to keep the dogs that I have in my home until they die of old age,” she said. “One of them belongs to my sister who has Down syndrome and I don’t see how we can get rid of her dog. I have a little tiny one that’s never a nuisance to the neighbourhood.”

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS POLICE REPORT

Police warn of possible GHB Several recent events have led police to warn the public to be extra vigilant when partying or consuming alcohol. On March 15 at about 2:30 a.m., police were called to assist several persons with an unconscious female. The 20-yearold female had been at the bar with friends when she complained of feeling funny and believed that something had been slipped in her drink. When friends were walking her home, the female fell and began convulsing. An ambulance was called and the female was taken to hospital where she remained unconscious for some time.

On March 17, Merritt RCMP responded to a residence where a complaint of a female in distress was made. The female’s friends advised that she had been using drugs earlier and then had tried GHB willingly to see what the effects were. Both files are still under investigation, but police warn that people should be aware and take precautions to ensure that people do not put themselves at risk. GHB takes effect in 15 to 30 minutes, and the effects last three to six hours. Low doses of GHB produce nausea. At high doses, a GHB overdose can result in:

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Unconsciousness Seizures Slowed heart rate Greatly slowed breathing Lower body temperature Vomiting Nausea Coma Death

If anyone has any information on these incidences or any other they are asked to contact Merritt RCMP or make an anonymous complaint to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

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Tuesday’s wintery weather must have sent this robin’s instincts for a spin as snow fell for much of the day in Merritt.

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Pros and cons for four-year terms By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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A likely increase to four-year municipal terms is getting mixed reviews from Merritt’s current council members. The provincial government is introducing legislation to change election terms from three years to four for municipalities, school boards and regional districts. If it gets through, four years will be the new term length at November’s general election in Merritt. Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart told the Herald the legislation is expected to pass, which means B.C. municipalities will join Canada’s other nine provinces that have a four-year system. Merritt Mayor Susan Roline told the Herald she’s in favour of a fouryear term system, seeing it as a benefit to taxpayers because it would mean fewer elections. “It also helps with local governments in that you get more time to learn your role, and perhaps to work on specific projects that you see are important for the com-

munity,” Roline said. Roline said a fouryear term allows elected officials more time to do their jobs given the extra year before an election where decisions are influenced by retaining votes. Coun. Dave Baker said the four-year system has both pros and cons to it. He too pointed out the ability for an elected official to get more projects completed, but said four years could be detrimental for would-be first-time councillors. “It’s very difficult to commit to four years,” he said. “I mean, look at us in the last three years. We’ve had two councillors [who] had to give it up and do byelections, which cost the city and taxpayers money. “I’m afraid that some people are going to get in and say, ‘I can handle a year or two of this, but oh boy, I don’t know if I can do four,” Baker said, adding that he thinks it would have a similar effect on older councillors who might not want to make the commitment. Coun. Kurt Christopherson said he’s not sure if he approves or disapproves of the four-

year term. Christopherson said he’s curious as to what the impact it would have on smaller centres. He said he could see it causing more byelections given that sometimes jobs change and people move on. Coun. Neil Menard said he thinks the extra year is a good thing and will provide new councillors an opportunity to learn, help save money on elections and give stability to council and towns. Coun. Clara Norgaard also said she thinks it gives new councillors the opportunity to learn. “The first year is sort of a learning process, and then you can be quite effective the next three years,” Norgaard said. However, she also said she has mixed feelings about the change. She said it can seem like a long time to serve, but can also be quite enjoyable depending on how progressive the council is. She said this particular council can be a challenge to work with, but they’ve had fun moments

as well. Coun. Harry Kroeker said the extended term could be beneficial in adding time for councillors to finish projects without having to go through another election first. Coun. Mike Goetz said the term length could discourage people from running for office. “A lot of young people will not look at this because they simply do not want to commit four years because they may move or something,” Goetz said. He said the other downside is the possibility of having a “bad” council for longer. “Let’s be honest, if you get a bad council, you’re stuck with them for four years,” Goetz said. Goetz said having fewer byelections could be a potential positive effect of longer terms. “Every time you put an election on it costs $15,000, so if you can extend that by a year, that’s $15,000 you can use somewhere else in your budgeting,” Goetz said. Roline said she thinks

Merritt’s back-to-back byelections are more of an anomaly as opposed to a trend because there haven’t been many byelections in the past. “In my memory, I can probably count on one hand how many byelections we’ve had,” Roline said. The City of Merritt has had three byelections in the past 13 years. Kroeker offered a solution to curbing any byelection woes, saying that the government should make it so that rather spending the money on a byelection, the candidate with the next highest number of votes in the previous general election should be able to fill a vacant seat. Most of the councillors and the mayor said the potential extra year doesn’t factor into their decisions to run for reelection in November. Roline said she’s leaning toward running again, and Christopherson, Kroeker, Baker and Norgaard said they were undecided. Goetz and Menard confirmed Merrittonians can expect to see their names on the ballot.

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NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY Bylaw 2165, 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Loan Authorization Bylaw for Fire Department 2014 Capital Projects The City of Merritt wishes to proceed with the adoption of Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2165, 2014 Fire Department 2014 Capital Projects which authorizes the borrowing of up to One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for a twenty year period for the purpose of financing the construction of the new truck bay for the Fire Hall and the purchase of a new Fire Pumper truck to replace Engine 2. The works to be included in the upgrading is shown in documents available at the City Hall. Should the City need to borrow the full One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) the general tax increase would be 1.2%. Council may adopt Bylaw 2165, 2014 only if it does not receive elector responses against the bylaw signed by at least 10% of the electors of the City of Merritt. Under section 86 of the Community Charter, the number of electors who must sign the alternative approval process elector response form against the bylaw in order to prevent Council from adopting the bylaw is 550. If you are not opposed to the adoption of the proposed bylaw, you need do nothing. Alternative approval process elector response forms will only be accepted only if they are in the form established by the City of Merritt. The forms are available at the City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C. starting March 20, 2014. Alternative Approval Process elector response forms must be submitted to the Acting Corporate OfďŹ cer, City of Merritt, Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8. The deadline for submitting the signed Alternative Approval Process elector response forms opposing the bylaw is 4:00 p.m. on Monday April 28, 2014. The Bylaw and information on the proposed Fire Department capital projects are available for public inspection at the City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C. during regular office hours. For information on the alternative approval process please contact Ken Ostraat, Financial Services Manager, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C. at (250) 378-4224.

The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Casual Lifeguard/Instructors, at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre. Hours of work may include weekend, evening and daytime shifts. Wage Rate is $18.78 per hour plus 16% in lieu of benefits as per the Collective Agreement. For complete job posting details, please visit www.merritt.ca Cover letters with attached resumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and copies of qualifications should be submitted no later than 4:00pm Friday, April 04, 2014 to: Carole Fraser City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street P.O. Box 189 Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 cfraser@merritt.ca

This is an introductory running program for all levels of ability. The course will consist of walk/run intervals with the running times slowly increasing. The ultimate goal is to run 5km. 10km option is also available, prerequisite must be able to run 5km.

SANITARY SEWER FLUSHING The City of Merritt Public Works Department would like to remind residents that it is that time of year again for our annual maintenance program for sewer flushing and camera work. We apologize for any inconvenience and your patience is greatly appreciated. If you have had any problems with your toilet bubbling up in the past it is recommended that you place a towel or saran wrap over your bowl and put the lid down. Also, if you experience any foul smelling odour it is advised to run a little water through the householdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sinks and bathtubs. This is scheduled to begin on April 14 and run until about May 30th approximately.

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Ages: Kindergarten to Grade 7 When: Mondays and Tuesdays March 31 to June 17, 2014 Time: 3:00 to 6:00pm Cost: 6 weeks $190 12 weeks $360 (works out to $15 a day) Payment plan options available Transportation: Provided from the 5 public schools at 3pm. Register @ the Civic Centre 250-315-1050 or the Aquatic Centre 250-378-6662 For more information, contact JosĂŠe at 250-315-1075 or jwarren@pacificsport.com

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS POLICE REPORT

Onslaught of tire slashings prompts warning

School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) “wants to hear your voice”

Over the past few weeks, police have had several calls of tires being slashed in the Merritt area. People in the Diamond Vale area have been hit sometimes more than once in the past few weeks and earlier this past week, RCMP received more information that numerous vehicles at the arena had their tires slashed. RCMP Staff Sgt. Sheila White said there haven’t been any recent reports of tire slashing, but it seems to be a common crime in Merritt. White said the Diamond Vale area is a frequent target for tire slashing or puncturing. “It’s a high-traffic area where

there’s a lot of kids and families in that neighbourhood,” White told the Herald. She said for residents who do not have a garage, it is difficult to protect against this opportunistic crime. She suggests people leave an outside light on or park in a car port if they have one. She said thieves or vandals tend to shy away from well lit properties. Police are asking for residents to report any suspicious activity and if anyone has any information on these tire slashings to contact the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

Highway 5 fatality A Richmond man is dead after a single vehicle crash on Highway 5 on the morning of March 21 about 25 kilometres south of Merritt. The 66-year-old driver of a Chevrolet pickup was travelling northbound when he lost control of the vehicle, which crossed the centre median and encroached into the southbound lanes rolling, then came to rest on its roof. Members of Central Interior Traffic Services responded at 7:40 a.m. and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Royal Inland Hospital construction set to begin Construction on the new clinical-services building in front of Royal Inland Hospital should start this spring. Bird Construction, which also built the outpatient care and surgery

centre and the RCMP E-division headquarters in Surrey, was chosen from three pre-qualified companies. The new building will provide more space for medical-outpatient

We want your opinion on what you think should be a focus for preparing our young people for success in a changing world. For more information and updates visit the Strategic Planning Website: www.sd58.bc.ca School District No. 58 invites you to participate in one of the following upcoming partner group meetings which will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room at Merritt Secondary School

services, a clinicaleducation program, the UBC medical school in Kamloops, more parking and a pedestrian bridge linking it to the main part of the hospital.

April 1st ~ 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Teachers~Nicola Valley and Princeton Teachers’ Union CUPE~Canadian Union of Public Employees April 1st ~ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Parents/caregivers/students/grandparents/foster parents Parent Advisory Councils School Planning Councils April 2nd ~ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Aboriginal and First Nations community members, local area Band members and First Nations Support Workers. Future Meetings scheduled in April: April 9th ~ 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Special Education/Student Support Service Health and Social Agencies Early Learning Groups Self Identified Groups April 15th ~ 6:30 p.m. “Community Voice on Education in SD 58” Public Meeting School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) has committed to a broad and extensive public consultation process to determine strategic priorities for the next five years.

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HERALD OPINION NDP’s survival on the line By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – The B.C. NDP leadership contest is officially underway, with the entry of Vancouver Island veteran John Horgan in a reluctant reprise of his 2011 run against Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth. Unfortunately for them, weekend campaign events were overshadowed by revelations of flagrant abuse of taxpayers’ money by the executive and board of the Portland Hotel Society. A pair of audits finally released last week on this network of Downtown Eastside social agencies revealed systematic looting of the $28 million a year in taxpayers’ money that has kept this supposed charity running. Alas for the NDP, MLA Jenny Kwan not only failed to keep an eye on it, her recently separated husband was one of the executives who took part for years, and she benefited to the tune of $35,000 in luxury travel. That’s what we know about, since much of the evidence wasn’t produced for the auditors. When this Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous scheme finally came to light, Kwan hastily paid back the $35,000 and announced she’s taking an unpaid leave of absence. Her tearful claim that she believed nothing was wrong is simply not credible. She not only must have known of her husband Dan Small’s jet-set ways, she participated in at least two trips, one to Vienna and Bristol, England to do “research” and attend a poverty conference from high-end hotels. If it wants to retain any shred of credibility as it spouts misleading poverty statistics and simplistic solutions, the party must get rid of Kwan, who has two years left to max out her MLA pension.

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Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS “Headlines are the hidden weapons of writers and editors,” says my Canadian Press style book. They need to be concise, lively, and preferably suck the reader in. Headline writing is a special talent, and one that develops over time simply by practice. Lots

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and lots of practice makes for punchy headlines. In their heyday, large newspaper organizations even made headline writing its own job. Today, as a growing number of newsies are expected to do more with less, headline writing is part of the job description for many reporters. It could be argued reporters today get more practice in headline writing than their counterparts of old by virtue of 140-character tweets and Facebook status updates, but it could also be argued this is a job best left to the pros. Every now and then I come across a headline where the writer, seasoned or amateur, clearly took

some liberties. A couple of weeks ago, “Mutant lice on rampage in Canada” caught my attention on the Winnipeg Free Press’s website. The lede in the story even used the phrase “Franken-lice.” Puns tend to be the old standby for headlines (possibilities here include “New breed of lice a hairraising problem” or “Lice in cross-hairs of shampoo manufacturers”). While sensationalism is generally frowned upon, sometimes evocative words such as “mutant” and “rampage” can sum up the story in a way that makes it sound much more exciting than even puns that make your hair curl.

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Then again, sometimes a story is so sensational its headline can’t help but come off as ridiculous. From the Irish tabloid Evening Herald, I give you: “Woman in sumo wrestler suit assaulted her ex-girlfriend in a gay pub after she waved at a man dressed as a Snickers bar.” The Huffington Post is notorious for its viral articles and columns with headlines known as clickbait, which are misleading ways to title stories to bring readers to its site. Sometimes, headlines are so obvious you get the distinct impression the news week was slower than a turtle wading through peanut butter. A New York Post article once made the headline

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proclamation “Statistics show that teen pregnancy drops off significantly after age 25.” Right. We can thank the Evening Herald again for this gem: “Homicide victims rarely talk to police.” Perhaps the gold mine for obvious headlines falls in the health category. “Healthy diet lowers death risk for women.” I’m no doctor, but I’m pretty sure that goes for all humans. “Putting urine in your ears not recommended to treat sinus infection.” Gee, I sure am glad we cleared that up. Gross. Headlines may be the hidden weapons of writers and editors, but some headlines should stay just that: hidden.

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YOUR OPINION Local artist co-op Fix Prosperity mine situation celebrates 25 years by approving it

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In the fall of 1989, a group of like-minded artisans came together with the thought of offering their wares yearround. Looking back, it doesn’t seem possible that it’s been 25 years. From its humble beginning at Louise and Hector Fountain Balloon Place on the corner of Garcia and Nicola to our current location at 2074 Quilchena Ave., Creative Company has seen 136 very talented artisans participate in the store. “Some have stayed for a few months, others for years.,” said Almerina Rizzardo, who was at that first meeting back in 1989. Along the way, we have met some wonderful people who have supported the arts and crafts movement. Evelynn and George

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‘By supporting your local artisans, you are supporting your friends, your neighbours and ultimately your community.’ — LETTER WRITER ALMERINA RIZZARDO

Armstrong allowed us to renovate and occupy a building in what is now Spirit Square. Five years ago, Frank and Almerina Rizzardo offered the use of our best location ever – downtown on Quilchena. Creative Company is run like a co-op with a focus on sharing our skills and learning new ones from one another. We encourage our artisans to bring their wares to the store and demonstrate how the items they will ultimately sell are made. In the past 25 years,

Creative Company has used its talented people to design and decorate for MSS grad ceremonies, conferences, pageants, and seminars. We have participated in downtown activities like the Merritt Mountain Music Festival, Winterfest and Rodeo Days. We donate on a regular basis to local groups such as the food bank, Rotary Clubs and Tumbleweed Playschool. From silversmith Richard Tenisch’s oneof-a-kind pieces of jewellery to Brenda Homer’s 3-D cards, Creative

Company’s 10 members produce home-made, hand-made things for you. We are very proud to be an active member of the community and thank all who have stopped in to shop at our store. By supporting your local artisans, you are supporting your friends, your neighbours and ultimately your community. We are always seeking new artisans, so if you feel you would like to join our successful local arts and crafts group, please stop in and talk to one of our members. A big thank you to the community for supporting us throughout the years and we look forward to serving you in the future. Almerina Rizzardo on behalf of Creative Company Merritt

Dear Editor, I’ll bet I’m not the only person who thinks Prime Minister Stephen Harper should reconsider and approve the New Prosperity mine. Not only were the economic benefits for the people of Williams Lake, Quesnel, and the entire Cariboo region not fully considered when the door was shut on this project, the mine’s full environmental mitigation plan was not fairly considered either. The federal Conservatives have always been supportive of responsible mining practices and economic progress, so I’m frankly stumped as to why they decided to reject this mine and send a negative message to job creators who will now think twice before they invest in B.C. Prime Minister Harper needs to reconsider this important mine project, do whatever it takes to move it forward, and send a strong message that our country and our province are indeed open for business and economic progress. The longer he waits to correct this situation, the worse off we will all be.

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ger, uglier version of the Nanaimo Commonwealth Holdings Society scandal. There the siphoning off of bingo funds from charities cost Mike Harcourt his job as premier. In that case, NDP MLAs sat on the board, took their monthly cut and kept quiet. There’s more. Horgan became enraged last year at the reporter who took a tip from the BC Liberals to reveal the NDP was skimming constituency office budgets to pay for its own “ethnic outreach”

operation in Vancouver. Horgan had rubberstamped the plan with a since-dismissed legislature accountant, and thought he had kept it secret after the auditor general blew the whistle. His willingness to assess its ethics remains in question to this day. Then there is Craig Keating, who took over as party president from Moe Sihota last year. Did he inherit the $72,000 salary negotiated by Sihota with the B.C. Federation of Labour and two of its larg-

est unions? If so, do Horgan and Farnworth think this is appropriate? Will the party’s joinedat-the-hip relationship with government unions even be discussed in the carefully staged leadership contest that’s about to begin? Then there’s the policy shipwreck left behind by Adrian Dix. His plan to use environmental assessment as a weapon to torpedo industrial projects remains popular with the party’s urban base.

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The message was received loud and clear. Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart told the Herald the all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services had many of their recommendations reflected in the recently released provincial budget. Last fall, Merritt was one of 17 stops the committee made in order to collect public input on the 2014 provincial budget. In Merritt, the committee heard about the need for taxation co-operatives to fund infrastructure projects in small towns, continuation of gas-tax funding, as well as the need for more funding for special needs children and weed management. In addition to its 17 stops in communities, the committee held five consultation sessions via videoconference and accumulated 674 survey submissions asking British Columbians their priorities for the budget. The committee made 73 recommendations for government consideration. “We certainly felt

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Medical marijuana users have won a lastminute court reprieve that allows them to keep growing their own pot at home instead of destroying it and turning to new federally licensed commercial suppliers. Federal Court Judge Michael Manson granted a temporary injunction Friday for those with a personal production licence to continue to grow medical marijuana, pending the outcome of a constitutional challenge still to be heard. Health Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new regulation outlawing personal growing had been slated to take effect April 1, but the decision throws a wrench into the Conservative governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pot reform plans. Medical marijuana users and their supporters are jubilant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited,â&#x20AC;? said Sandra Colasanti, a member of a coalition seeking to repeal the new rules who said she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use pot but her

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the top. He decided to save the life of a stranger and forfeit his life ambition to become the youngest Israeli ever to reach the top. For nine hours, he worked coming down with the body of a helpless man. Most of the climbers going up refused to offer any help. They would not respond, looked sideways, pursuing their high goals. This story is not an isolated case. Many others were left to die along there because

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$389,900

Nice 2 bedrm rancher on popular Bench area. Pine kitchen cabinets, roomy living room with gas F/P. Fairly large sundeck, private backyard, single garage. Great for retirees or first time buyer.

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Century 21 Moving Real estate BC Ltd. Homes on acreage

LAke

ON 2 ACRES

LUXURIOUS WATERFRONT

BRING YOUR HORSES

NEW

private 30 acres

NEW

LAND

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294 acres of development land with 2 titles and incredible views. Property has an allowed legal density of 62 units maximum. Located above Nicola Lakeshore Estates at Nicola Lake.

NEW

#2173

$1,700,000

WATERFRONT ACREAGE 9.9 acres with 3400 sq.ft. custom home on 2 levels with fantastic views. 2 bedrms up, 2 down, HW floors, ceramic tile, 3 baths, large kitchen, living rm with F/P. Has 2 corrals, hay shed & horse shelter.

Private 4 bedrm home with Hickory kitchen cabinets, newer flooring & paint, formal dining & living with F/P’s & partially fin. bsmt. Fantastic view overlooking Guichon Creek & valley. Large detached shop.

Lavish oasis on 1.05 acres at Nicola Lake. This custom home has 4 bedrms, 5 baths, over 6000 sq.ft. with open concept design, gourmet kitchen, large living areas, 2 master suites & gorgeous infinity pool.

FANTASTIC 157 ACRES

4.64 ACRES

prestigious home

waterfront home

#2180

$549,900

#2182

$439,000

#2184

$549,000

#2131

$2,755,000

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

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

riverfront lot

WATERFRONT LOTS

Fronts Nicola River in City limits. 0.91 acres, completely flat land, this space offers unlimited possibilities to build the home you’ve always dreamed of. City services in vicinity.

3 parcels of Recreation Commercial waterfront zoned C4 for multi-family resort, Pub, restaurant, marina & more. Great opportunity to start your own resort & marina.

#2155

$175,000

#2166

$109,900 1 acre lot

#2137

$325,000

Only 15 mins. from Merritt toward Aspen Grove. Property has 1500 sq.ft. 2 bedrm modular home with huge ensuite & big deck. Includes 2 shops, corrals with heating automatic watering for livestock.

Country living on 4.64 acres with beautiful 4 bedroom log home. Spacious loft master suite, newer kitchen & appliances, new electric furnace & heat pump, pellet stove. A perfect hobby farm.

Custom home on 51.99 acres with panoramic views. This private home has open design with custom cut timbers frame beams, HW flooring, 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths & wrap around deck

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

country getaway

HORSE PROPERTY

10 acres in kane valley

waterfront acreage

19.77 acres

incredible investment

This spacious 3 bedrm, 2 bath home has open design with huge 48 ft deck to enjoy the sunsets & good times. 24x24 detached shop/garage. Land is fenced & would be great for horses.

Great horse property with riding arena on 9.91 acres & backs onto crown land. 4 bedrm home with huge country kitchen, large wrap around covered deck. Has double garage & detached shop.

Just 20 mins. south of Merritt close to cross-country ski trails, fishing, hunting & snowmobiling and backs onto crown land. Beautiful log home with large wrap around covered deck. Includes a guest cabin, new barn with loft & chicken pen.

Live the dream on Nicola Lake in Quilchena on the Lake development. Waterfront 1.855 acres, close to golf course, fishing & all outdoor water & recreation activities.

Private 19.77 acres with spectacular view of the valley & mountains. Located off Petit Creek Rd at end of quiet cul de sac. Property is treed with creek running through it.

#2025

#2092

Fantastic investment with 6 revenue streams – 3 residential suites and 3 commercial units at ground level. Highway frontage for excellent exposure for commercial & centrally located. Call for details.

#2150

#1961

$849,900

$398,800

#1916

$474,900

#1992

LARGE SHOP

$509,900

#1837

$749,900

#2156

$549,000

ON NICOLA LAKE

NEW Fantastic views of Mamit Lake and valley & just 17 mins. from Merritt on 4.69 acres. Tidy 4 bedrm home with newer kitchen & flooring, huge living rm. 30x40 detached shop, 200 amps.

#2144

$349,900

#1842

$359,900

#2107

residential lot View lot of 6200 sq.ft. in one of Merritt’s subdivisions on the Bench. Full city services ready at curb, underground. In neighbourhood of quality home. Call for more details.

#2174

#2112

$329,000

$495,000

#2179

$898,000

spius creek estates

From 9.8 to 17 Acres

#2175 EACH $900,000

#2114

$399,000

investors

$49,900

View Lot

2 acres

Spectacular 1 acre view lot at Nicola Lake, just 15 minutes from Merritt. Fantastic property to build your home and overlook the lake. Only short walk to the waters edge.

Build your home in the country. Has a drilled well of 15 GPM, power at lot line, septic approval, and driveway are in. Nice view, crown land nearby. Just 20 mins. from Merritt.

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

residential lot

3 Industrial Lots

$190,000

#2154

waterfront lot

Incredible year round off the grid home or use as rec. property, almost surrounds Allie Lake. Includes 2 main cabinet plus 3 additional guest cabins. Great for horseback riding, snowmobiling, fish & more.

$159,000

On Nicola Lake

#1918

Spectacular waterfront home, prof. landscaping, beach area & 36 ft. concrete pad wharf. 2 bedrms on main, open kitchen, HW flooring in living & dining area. Large deck for BBQ’s. Bsmt has 2 bedrms & summer kitchen.

$112,500

Fantastic 1.562 acre lot, great for one or two dwellings. Water & sewer are not connected. Now is the change to build your dream home – most lots are sold, don’t miss out.

157 AC + LAKE

#1663

$998,000

Enjoy the great outdoors on this 1 acre lot on Iron Mountain, close to fishing, hunting, cross country skiing & all outdoor activities. Only 10 mins. from Merritt. Perfect for a hobby farm.

$125,000

#2171

$850,000

Residential lot in the city of 0.62 acres, zoned R2 with the potential to be made into 4 city lots or Buyer could apply to change zoning for higher density multi-family residential.

#2147

$109,900 12.16 acres

Just over 1 acre on Nicola Lake. Great place to invest for a family getaway or retire and enjoy the great weather. Gentle slope & easy access allows for a wide variety of home plans. Includes roll-a-dock.

#2146

$299,000

Grandview Heights

1.216 acre treed lot waiting for you to develop it. Many building site and with great views plus shallow well in place. Hydro to lot line.

#2048

$219,000 0.89 acres

Nice flat light industrial bare land lots. Water and sewer are close to the lot lines. Great business opportunity. Each lot is 95 x 198 and zoned M1. In area growing industrial business.

#1795 Each $59,900 Commercial Building

Great lot to build your dream home overlooking the Nicola River and ranchland. In area of fine quality home. Close to shopping. Perfect for private estate at end of cul de sac.

#2165

$122,000 Bench lot

In area of high end homes and close to amenities. This is the only lot left on this street. Great neighbourhood to build your dream home and raise your family.

#2123

$109,900 rural acreage

Prices starting at $199,000

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

GST is applicable

#2000

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST

Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Close to shopping and college. Start building your dream home today! #1726

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

industrial building

12.63 acre treed lot with great access to Spius Creek. Has several good building sites and a drilled well. Hydro at lot line. Quiet area to build your country manor.

#2047

$209,000 city lot

Nice flat lot on quiet street with the ability for many different types of building plans or new manufactured home. Lot has lane access, city services to lot line and zoned R2.

#1920

$67,000

#102-2840 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. - 250-378-6166 - Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100

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

#1913

$890,000

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#4-2760 VOGHT ST 2637 QUILCHENA AVE 1599 QUILCHENA AVE 1849 1ST AVE #38 - 254 HWY 8 1769 SPRING STREET #32-1749 MENZIES ST $174,000 MLS# 121116 $130,000 MLS# 119042 $269,000 MLS# 121115 $243,000 MLS# 121078 $89,900 MLS# 120941 $275,000 MLS# 120919 $234,500 MLS# 120921

SOLD

2051E VOGHT ST 2881 MCLEAN PL 2541 ABERDEEN RD 1902 EASTWOOD AVE 2563 COUTLEE AVE #8-2760 VOGHT STREET 33 BRECCIA DR $150,000 MLS# 119356 $295,000 MLS# 120273 $269,000 MLS# 120326 $349,000 MLS# 120771 $189,000 MLS# 120634 $189,000 MLS# 121149 $279,900 MLS# 120095

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House # STREET

BARE LAND 107485 LOT CHESTNUT AVE 115624 1551 COWAN WAY 115626 3022 HILTON DRIVE 115627 3014 HILTON DRIVE 107881 1618 FIR ROAD 115625 3030 HILTON DRIVE 120248 2362 CARRINGTON 120479 1638 LINDLEY CRK RD 101009 1305 FIR AVENUE 115358 2299 BURGESS AVE 116421 LOT 1 MERR SPEN BRG HWY 120647 8595 HIGHWAY 5A 120655 6427 MONCK PARK RD 119629 10681A HIGHWAY 97C 120105 2819 ABERDEEN RD COMMERCIAL 120800 2075 COUTLEE AVENUE 120799 2087 COUTLEE AVENUE 119261 2175 NICOLA AVENUE 120483 1952-26 NICOLA AVENUE 120317 2125 QUILCHENA AVENUE 106538 2208 COYLE ROAD 119521 1988 NICOLA AVENUE 117548 1601 WILSON STREET LOGAN LAKE 121148 347 POPLAR DRIVE 120942 205-279 ALDER DRIVE LL 120654 #279-306 ALDER DRIVE LL 120585 #4 JASPER DRIVE 120415 406 OPAL DRIVE 120762 403 OPAL DRIVE 120878 227 BIRCH LOGAN LAKE 120767 #5 EMERALD DR 120416 144 BIRCH LOGAN LAKE 119536 371 BASALT DRIVE (L.L.) 118798 13 &15 JASPER DRIVE 120095 33 BRECCIA DR 121164 320 BASALT DRIVE (L.L.) PINE RIDGE WAY (KM) 118712 4730 120473 4884 PINERIDGE DR LL MERRITT 0 - $100,000 119722 #7-2400 COLDWATER AVE 116995 #9-2390 SEYOME CRESENT 118135 #311-1703 MENZIES STREET 116312 1202 HOUSTON STREET

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PRICE $75,000 $89,900 $99,900 $105,000 $105,000 $108,000 $108,000 $115,000 $125,000 $127,000 $130,000 $132,000 $130,000 $157,000 $159,000 $160,000 $160,000 $163,000 $164,000 $169,000 $174,000 $189,000 $195,000 $199,000 $209,000 $212,000 $214,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $219,850 $220,000 $230,000 $234,500 $239,000 $239,900 $243,000 $248,000 $249,000 $249,900 $259,000 $259,000 $260,000 $269,000

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The average litter size can be as high as eight to 10 piglets with the average surviving to adulthood (between five and seven years). The good news for hunters is that wild hogs make for some very good and healthy table fare.

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Learn to accept change, let go of fear GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING “Growth means change and change involves risk, stepping from the known to the unknown.” — Somerset Maugham Many people have a difficult time adjusting to change. Generally, this is due to some level of anxiety as to what the new situation will entail, and how they will manage with it. We

get comfortable with the familiar. It seems easier to deal with the known. In fact, it is this very comfort with the known and fear of the unknown that keeps people in situations that may not be good for them. A person may be unhappy with a job, geographical location or a relationship. They may complain endlessly about all they dislike about their situation, yet do nothing to change it. Fear of change may also prevent people from taking advantage of opportunities or taking risks that could take them to a whole new level of experience. In

this case, there may be a fear of failure. Once again, fear of change leaves us locked in to the old way. This is an unfortunate way we limit ourselves because change is precisely how we grow and learn. Think of infants or young children. They are constantly exploring their environments. In fact, it is often the new or novel that attracts their attention. They may have their favourite toys, but put something new in front of them and they go straight for it. This is why you can spend a fortune on educational toys, but the cupboard with the pots and pans is far more

interesting to them. You have to put safety locks on cupboard doors because little ones have an infinite curiosity about the unknown. The more they explore and experience, the more they learn, and, I believe, the smarter they become. New experiences create new pathways in the brain. The advantages of change and new experiences do not disappear when we become adults. Learning and growing can be a lifelong process if we choose it. Seniors who take classes, meet new people, learn to use a computer, and get out in the world stay more vibrant and alert than

but rather to take that learning into our next attempt.

those who stay at home repeating the same daily routine over and over. And what of the fear of failure? Well, that is also how we learn. The child learning to walk at first takes more falls than steps, but keeps getting up to try again. Children learning to read say the wrong word, and soon realize that the sentence does not make sense so they go back and try the word again. I never use the word failure. For me, there is no failure, only experience. If things do not work out, then there is undoubtedly some valuable learning. This is not our cue to give up,

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issues earlier when they are easier to treat. • Pay attention to your teeth and gums! Oral health is an important part of your overall health, so it’s important to practice a daily oral care routine which includes flossing, brushing for two full minutes twice a day, and rinsing. Only 44 per cent of Canadian adults claim to follow this oral care routine regularly*, and not surprisingly, more than half of Canadians suffer from gingivitis. I

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It’s been quite a year for 11-year-old Merritt gymnast Drew Kanigan. And it’s not over yet. Fresh off a first-place finish at the B.C. Gymnastics Championships in the middle of March and a silver-medal performance at the B.C. Winter Games in February, Kanigan is currently hard at work preparing for the Western Canadian Championships in Saskatoon in April. Kanigan is a member of the Kamloops Gymnastics and Trampoline Club and competes in the P4 division of men’s artistic gymnastics. He performs routines on all six men’s apparatus: floor exercise, vault, parallel bars, rings, pommel horse and high bar. A Grade 6 student at Bench Elementary School in Merritt, Kanigan has seen his commitment to gymnastics grow steadily in the five years that he has been doing the sport. What was once a two-hour recreational class on Saturdays has elevated to nine hours of training weekly, divided into three separate sessions. “He’s actually supposed to go 16 hours a week,” says Drew’s dad, Vince, “but he’s still a kid. As parents, we feel that’s enough.” Most Tuesdays and Thursdays, Drew and either his dad or mom will head up the highway to the state-of-the-art KGTC facility — located within the confines of the magnificent Tournament Capital Centre — for three hours of practice each night. They’ll repeat the trip on Sundays for another three-hour session with Drew’s coach, Mr. T (Hisayoshi Takahashi). “[Drew’s] very talented and very dedicated, so he can train and compete at that level,” Takahashi told reporter Adam Williams of Kamloops This Week in an interview earlier this year. Kanigan, who had competed just once annually up until this year, burst onto the gymnastics scene at the bi-annual Winter Games in Mission in February. Up against boys as old as 15, he placed second overall in the individual all-around and was a member of the silvermedal-winning Zone 2 team. “We would have preferred to have Drew take part in the Winter Games two years from now when he will be a bit older,” said his dad, “but if he’s competing at the P5 level by then, he won’t be eligible. He’d miss out.” Kanigan performed even better at the provincial championships in Kamloops two weekends ago. After surviving a fall off the high bar

in his opening event, he went on to win three individual titles (pommel horse, rings, parallel bars) and the gold medal in all-around. “I went to do a one-handed pirouette and was changing hands when I got the dowel in my grip on the wrong side of the bar,” Drew explained in recounting his fall from the high bar. “It slowed my speed right down and I had to let go. Mr. T just talked to me and kind of settled me down. I got up and finished my routine.” Kanigan was very pleased with his firstplace pommel routine, calling it “the best one I’ve ever done.” Asked what he likes about the sport of gymnastics, the young Kanigan said, “The adrenaline rush when you’re practising and competing, and the fact that you’re not supposed to be sloppy.” Sunday practices are extra special for Kanigan as he trains with just his coach and 18-year-old Scott Nagata, the KGTC’s first male gymnast to compete at the national senior men’s level. “Scott’s a real role model for Drew,” said his dad. “He’s always giving him tips and words of encouragement.” Kanigan is well aware that Saskatoon in less than a month’s time will be a huge challenge. “It’ll be the very best right up to the age of 15,” he said. “I’m probably going to work on some new skills in the next few weeks, and see if I have good enough form and can add them to my routines for Westerns.” The Merritt youngster won’t have his own coach with him when he travels to Saskatchewan, but he’ll be in good hands, says his dad. “He’ll go with Nori Horie, the coach from Kelowna,” said Vince. “Drew knows him well. He was also the Zone 2 coach at the B.C. Winter Games.” Drew’s dad went on to add, “The coaches and athletes all know and support each other. They’re always giving out high-fives. It’s a real positive atmosphere.” In addition to participation in gymnastics, Kanigan loves to run, play soccer and mountain bike. He has also competed at the provincial level in both badminton and cross-country skiing. Down the road, Kanigan may have to make some difficult choices but, for now, the youngster is just enjoying his busy life to fullest. “Drew likes any sport he does,” said his dad. “He just loves the challenges they present.”

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Ever since her father first strapped a pair of skis on her at the age of two, Emily Whitecross from Merritt has loved speed — of the downhill variety. Whitecross’s grandfather, Graham, likes to tell the story of being out on the ski hill years ago and having a youngster go flying by and scaring the life out of him. He planned to give the wee one a good talking to at the bottom of the hill, only to discover it was his own granddaughter. “She just loves to go fast,” her grandpa said with a chuckle. Thirteen-year-old Whitecross has translated her craving for quickness into considerable success on the snow slopes, as the Grade 7 student at Bench Elementary School is currently one of the top alpine skiers in the province in her age group. In February, at the B.C. Winter Games outside Harrison Hot Springs, Whitecross picked up a bronze medal in ski cross to go along with a pair of fourth-place finishes in the slalom and giant slalom events. Less than a month later, in a field of almost 90 racers at the U14 provincial championships at Sun Peaks, Whitecross tallied two more thirdplace finishes in slalom and GS events as well as a fourth, fifth, eighth and tenth. All pretty heady stuff for a ski racer who is a year younger than just about all the girls in her age group. “Emily moved up to U14 (once known as K1) a year early,” explained her dad, Brian. “She competed in the division last season, and she will compete in it again next year.” Whitecross, a member of the Sun Peaks Racers and a graduate of the Nancy Greene development program, is actually the numberone 2001-born female skier in the province right now, and fourth overall in the U14 age group. Whitecross’s promise has not gone unnoticed, and she has been invited to take part in the prestigious Whistler Cup on the April 3 to 6 weekend.

“It’s huge,” said her dad, “and definitely the biggest competition she’ll have ever been in. In addition to the top skiers from around the province, there are competitors from 11 other countries registered so far.” In preparation for the Whistler Cup, Whitecross will compete in the zone championships this weekend in Revelstoke. Whitecross’s commitment to the sport of alpine skiing is significant. The season starts at the beginning of November with dryland training on Thursday nights in Kamloops. By Remembrance Day, she’s on skis, training at the OSV centre at Sun Peaks. “It’s almost a month before they open the hill to the public,” said Brian. “The Sun Peaks Racers help to prepare and maintain the site and, in return, get access to one of the training lanes. We’re pretty fortunate.” Once competition starts, a typical week for Whitecross begins with dryland on Thursday followed by three days of training or racing at locations around the province. “Emily misses a lot of Fridays,” said her dad. “Fortunately, she has very understanding teachers.” Whitecross, who still finds time to play on a number of her school’s sports teams, is very committed to her skiing and has some lofty goals. “In the future, I hope to be on the B.C. and Canadian teams and maybe, someday, even go to the Olympics,” said Emily. Understandably, Whitecross’s sports idol is American Lindsay Vonn — the best in the world in women’s alpine skiing. “She races all disciplines, and has even asked to compete against the men,” the Merritt youngster said. Whitecross would love to follow in Vonn’s footsteps and eventually compete in super-GS and downhill as well. For now, she’s just happy to be a Sun Peaks Racer. “It’s a really great club,” said Emily. “I’ve skied with most of my teammates since I was little, so they are really good friends. I love competitions — travelling to different mountains, meeting new people and, of course, competing.”

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XPLORESPORTZ CAMPS - BUILDING CHAMPIONS A full contingent of 20 youngsters signed up for the latest edition of XploreSportZ Camps, put on by the Merritt branch of PacificSport Interior BC. The five-day camp was held during the first week of spring break and offered sessions in sports such as diving, ultimate Frisbee, basketball, gymnastics and bowling, as well as leisure-time activities like yoga, art and magic. (Clockwise from top left) RipTech Diving Club instructor Ashley Gerbrandt from Kamloops helps an unidentified camper with his deck entry. Evin Baird looks on as Aurora McDermott catches a Frisbee during a game of ultimate. Trianna Clarke negotiates a gymnastics climbing ladder. McDermott, Chloe Hughes, Karson Peat, Kennedy Krajci and Abby Bateson try their hand at indoor bowling during a mini-Olympics session. Camp leader Raymond Blake offers support to Billy Blanchard as he walks the beam. Baird tries his hand at a magic card trick. PacificSport Interior BC provides sport development and performance programs and services for athletes of all ages and coaches at all levels. The non-profit organization believes that “It tkes a community to build a champion.” Photos by Ian Webster/Herald

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Dance Into My Heart: Sponsored by the Merritt Dance Society & NVCAC. March 7 - 29th. This juried art show will feature a diverse mix of art from young artists to professionals. Gallery is open Thursdays 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon - 6 p.m..

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE We are having a “Spring Market” fundraiser Sunday, April 6 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Cadet Hall.. The market will have a variety of items to offer from baking, crafts, yard sale items, etc. There is still time to join and help us in the fight against cancer. Register for our May 31 event from noon to midnight at relayforlife.ca.

NICOLA VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL Spring Clean and Shine Art Show. Courthouse Art Gallery April 3 to 26. Local artists are to submit original works that shine for sale. We will also be offering gently used art related items collected for sale by NVCAC and VVA members. Frames, easles, art books, original art, art supplies. Do yourself a favor, clean out your stash and make some cash. Reception for Spring Clean and Shine Art Show. Saturday, April 5 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Courthouse

Art Gallery. Mix and mingle with local artists and check out the gently used art supply items for sale. Light refreshments will be provided. For more info contact Meriel at 250-378-6515

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PRINCETON ART COUNCIL PRESENTS: KEN WHITELY Sunday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Riverside Community Theatre. Ken Whitely is a Canadian roots music legend. His musical journey has taken him from jug band, folk and swing to blues, gospel and children’s music. Among numerous accolades, he has been awarded a Canadian Folk Music Award, Genie Award for Best Original Song in a Canadian film, Lifetime Achievement recognition from the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals and Mariposa Folk Festival. Tickets are available at Sunflower Gallery and Thomasina’s.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA! Family event day. Friday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Features free fun family entertainment. Easter eggs, Starbucks, games, face painting music and more! Sponsored by the City of Merritt, Interior Community Services and Success by 6.

The Navy League is in need of officer’s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps. Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet every Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have past experience or are interested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us. Ellen 250-280-6944, Debra 250-2804086 or email at nlccventure@ gmail.com

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

until they find a fur-ever home, please contact Margie at newbark_rescue@hotmail.com.

We are starting a new club in town for flying model aircraft. We fly at various locations around town. New members welcome. For more info, call Jack 250378-4371.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 1899 Quilchena Ave. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sundays for children ages 4 to 8 years. Children learn of God’s love through stories, music, crafts and fun. More information: Gail 250378-9706

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The Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will be holding a weekly Creative Art Session, in the Orange Room at the Art Gallery, every Thursday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone welcome to stop in and see their work.

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

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church 2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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Brownies Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 CMHA - Merritt Clubhouse Fireside Center - 2026 Granite Ave. Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pm Shirley 250-378-5660 Central School Pac First Tuesday 7 p.m. Lunchroom - 250-378-4892 Community Choir Mondays 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-3786212. Girl Guides Wednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays 6 & 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave. 250-280-4040 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Dance Society Linda Sanford: 250-378-6109

Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 250-378-2950 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-3789509 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca T: #merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday 7 p.m. Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca N.V. 4-H Club Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028 Nicola Valley Better Breathers Third Wednesdays 1 p.m. Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room

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250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 NVCAC Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery. 250-378-6515 www.nvartscouncil.com N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m. 2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday 7 p.m. 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday 7 p.m. at the airport 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift Store First Tuesday NVGH basement 250-378-9100 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church 250-378-2911 Pathfinders Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadets Tuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-

572-3775 Royal Canadian Legion #96 Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m. - Regular Mtg. Fourth Thursday 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631 Royal Purple First & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers Guild Tamarack Gardens every other Thursday at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787. Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539 Soup Bowl Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410 Teen Centre / Fireside Thursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m. 250-378-5660 Valley Scrapbooking 250-936-8298 Valley Visual Artists General club information Fran McMurchy 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall Al 378-7402 Jack 378-2662 Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195

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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. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

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

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10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday On Call 24 Hours A Day Ann Margery Margery Mortimer Mortimer (nee (nee Botham), Botham), 76, 76, of of Merritt, Merritt, B.C., B.C., Ann passed away away on on Thursday, Thursday, March March 20, 20, 2014. 2014. passed Ann was was born born in in Smithers, Smithers, B.C. B.C. on on October October 20, 20, 1937 1937 to to Ann the late late Charles Charles and and Marion Marion Botham. Botham. Ann Ann graduated graduated from from the Booth Memorial Memorial High High School School in in Prince Prince Rupert, Rupert, B.C., B.C., in in 1956 1956 Booth and received received her her Registered Registered Nursing Nursing degree degree from from the the Royal Royal and Jubilee Hospital Hospital School School of of Nursing Nursing in in Victoria, Victoria, B.C. B.C. in in 1959. 1959. Jubilee Ann was was a a beloved beloved member member of of the the community community and and Ann enjoyed talking talking and and socializing socializing with with people. people. A A strong strong enjoyed Christian throughout throughout her her life, life, she she started started teaching teaching Sunday Sunday Christian School at at age age 14 14 in in the the Anglican Anglican church, church, becoming becoming School Sunday School School Superintendent Superintendent at at 16. 16. She She also also helped helped start start Sunday church libraries libraries in in various various churches churches at at different different times times and and church volunteered as as camp camp nurse nurse at at a a Bible Bible camp camp for for a a couple couple volunteered of summers. summers. of In Merritt Merritt Ann Ann was was involved involved with with the the Merritt Merritt Baptist Baptist Church, Church, In the Royal Royal Canadian Canadian Legion Legion and and Old Old Time Time Fiddlers, Fiddlers, the the the Valley Visual Visual Artists, Artists, and and enjoyed enjoyed lawn lawn bowling. bowling. She She also also Valley helped start start an an M.S. M.S. support support group group in in Merritt. Merritt. helped Ann was was a a proliÀ prolific c artist artist and and during during her her lifetime lifetime she she Ann produced hundreds hundreds of of paintings, paintings, using using the the media media of of oil oil produced paint, watercolours, watercolours, and and pastels. pastels. She She was was a a great great admirer admirer paint, of nature nature and and excelled excelled at at portraying portraying its its beauty beauty in in art. art. An An of incredibly creative creative woman, woman, she she also also knit, knit, created created Áflower ower incredibly cards, and and wrote wrote a a book book of of poetry. poetry. She She was was very very active active cards, outdoors and and enjoyed enjoyed Àfishing, shing, hunting, hunting, camping, camping, and and outdoors getting out out on on the the local local lakes lakes around around Merritt. Merritt. getting Ann’s main main vocation vocation and and pleasure pleasure was was wife wife and and mother, mother, Ann’s and her her children children attended attended numerous numerous music music and and sports sports and programs. Ann Ann isis survived survived by by her her husband husband Melvin Melvin Mortimer Mortimer programs. of Merritt, Merritt, brother brother Peter Peter Botham Botham of of Kamloops, Kamloops, brother brother James James of Botham Botham of of Cumberland, Cumberland, four four children; children; Glen Glen Robertson Robertson of of Saanich, Saanich, Heather Heather Shram Shram of of Saanich, Saanich, William William Robertson Robertson Jr. Jr. of of Saanich, Saanich, and and Sarah Sarah Bourque Bourque of of Saanich. Saanich. She She isis also also survived survived by by eight eight grandchildren. grandchildren.

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IT WILL GO ON LINE! Stephen Gary Dalton Stephen Gary Dalton, 57, of Lower Nicola, BC passed away March 20, 2014 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Widely known as Stevo-O, he is predeceased by his partner of close to 30 years, Carol Lance and survived by his Mother Evelyn Dalton of PEI, Sister Stella Farrell (nieces Jennifer and Christina, Nephew David), Brother Bill Dalton(Sylvia)(Niece Michelle, Nephew Michael), Sister Jo-Anne Dalton (Niece Krista), Brother Howard Dalton, Brother David Dalton (Nieces Krista and Amanda, Nephew Justin), Nieces Tammy Savinkoff(Cory and family), and Tracy Wilson(Mike and family) He also leaves behind countless friends and other family members. Steve-O was a big personality on and off camera. If you met Steve you would never forget him. When he came into the room, you knew it. His fun-loving nature and outgoing personality would Àll the room. He made many friends throughout his years as a sports video producer where he could be found at hill climbs all around BC and Alberta. He produced a series of favored sledding videos where you can hear his funny anecdotes while he showcased the action on the mountain. Steve-O was always full of ideas and was always so excited to share his new adventures with everyone; he always had something on the go. He was a wealth of information too, anything you needed to know regarding electronics he was your go-to man, always knew the best deal out there. In the recent years Steve liked to spend his time camping, gaming, exploring the trails in his Rhino and making new adventures with his family and friends. After Carol’s sudden passing Steve realized that life is limited and what he wanted was to have a fun life and make the most of the time he had. Sadly he didn’t know just how limited it would be as cancer would take him way too soon. Steve had a full life with no regrets and touched many people. His energy was contagious as he has inspired fun in a lot of us. There will be a celebration of life held April 6,2014 at the Lower Nicola Hall starting at 1:30 PM Please join Steve’s family and friends to Honor his life, share your stories, and celebrate this man who fought to the bitter end but was taken too soon. The family would like to thank the nurses and care aides at gillis house for the wonderful care they provided in his last week. In lieu of Áowers, memorial donations can please be made to the Canadian cancer society.

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Take notice that Marilyn Cooke and Louis Cooke from Merritt, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson Rivers, for a license for Agricultural purposes covering that part of District Lot 745 & 738, Kamloops Division Yale District shown on Plan A136 located near Merritt.

The Lands File for this application is 3412872. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land OfÀcer, Thompson Rivers, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to April 13, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index. jsp for more information.

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