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HIGH FIVES Dual Olympian Clara Hughes high-fived students from Merritt Secondary outside the school as she headed out of Merritt for Kelowna on May 21 for the next leg of her 110-day crossCanada bike tour. Hughes, a medallist in both speed skating and mountain biking, is cycling across Canada in support of Bell Canada’s Let’s Talk campaign, which aims to break down the stigma around mental health issues. During her stop in Merritt, Hughes spoke at an event hosted by Nicola Family Therapy at the Civic Centre on Tuesday evening about her experience with depression and her family history with mental illness. On Wednesday, she gave a presentation to Merritt Secondary School with fellow Olympian Ina-Yoko Tuetenberg of Germany, who also dealt with depression. The riders have about 4,500 kilometres left to go on their 12,000 kilometre cross-Canada journey before they arrive in Ottawa on Canada Day. Hughes said she is encouraged by the support she’s received for the cause in each of the communities she’s visited so far, noting Merritt was no exception. Emily Wessel/Herald

TOTA, city narrowing down tagline options By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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A new tagline for the city to replace the highly criticized slogan “Country with attitude” is close to being revealed. After public outcry over the previously approved tagline, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and Terra Firma Digital Arts — the organizations working with the city to devel-

op its new brand — took feedback from the public and came up with three new tagline options. The organizations released a survey listing the options “Country inspired,” “Country with spirit” and “Proud to be country” for members of the public to rank in order of preference. From those options, there are two clear front-runners and one consensus number two pick, community development specialist Simone Carlysle-Smith said.

In all, 125 people took the survey, 16 of whom submitted paper copies. Carlysle-Smith said the survey results showed support for all three options. “And when we asked the question ‘None of the above,’ the majority of people did support the three options,” Carlysle-Smith said. She said they are using the survey results as a gauge for which direction to take, and not necessarily looking at which tagline got the

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most votes because there was no way to stop people from voting multiple times. Two of the three alternate taglines are ideas that came from the branding open house back in March, she said. She also said the tagline “Country inspired” was ranked highly as second choice. “Interestingly, that one was ranked quite high for second choice, but the other two were ranked

higher for first choice, so we know we can move in a certain direction,” Carlysle-Smith said. Two more open houses on the branding were held May 12 and 13, which fewer than 50 people attended between the two days. At the open houses, CarlysleSmith revealed highway signage concepts for the three teepee signs around Merritt.

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Five-year financial plan passes, leads council briefs By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five-year financial plan was approved unanimously at the regular council meeting on May 13. The plan includes a two per cent property tax increase for 2014. About $3 million is set aside in the plan to help fix existing infrastructure, including sewerline and waterline replacement and asphalt rehabilitation. Another capital project outlined in the plan is the lacrosse box and washroom upgrade to Central Park, which comes in around the $728,000 mark.

The city faces about $30,000 more in electricity costs following a nine-per-cent hike in BC Hydro rates that took effect April 1. BC Transit agreement solidified The annual operating agreement between the city, the Nicola Valley Transportation Society and BC Transit for bus service in the Nicola Valley was renewed at the regular council meeting on May 13. In its 2014 budget, city council agreed to commit about $116,000 to the transit service, which serves

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New CAO takes seat at city hall Allan Chabot fills top spot at City of Merritt By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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A rifle hangs on the wall of Allan Chabot’s new office, but he didn’t bring it with him when he started his new job at the City of Merritt. “That was here when I got here,” Chabot said. “It was precarious to see that being the only thing on the wall in here,” he said with a laugh, noting the gun isn’t in working order. “I checked it. It seems to have been disabled somehow, so that’s good,” he said. Chabot took aim at Merritt and is now the new face at city hall, filling the position of chief administrative officer (CAO) which had been vacant for eight months. For Chabot, Merritt is a city that’s loaded with potential. When it comes to its supply of residential, commercial and industrial land, he said he thinks there is a lot of opportunity to grow and diversify the city’s economy. “I think Merritt’s blessed to have the industries that it has and the good-paying jobs that they bring, and I want to help. I see opportunity here. I think there’s good opportunity for this community to grow and prosper,” Chabot said. “I think there are lots of challenges, but I think there [are] way more opportunities here,” Chabot said. “I don’t know why Merritt hasn’t grown more yet, but we’ll see what we can do about that.” Prior to arriving in Merritt, Chabot spent the last 10 years as the CAO

Allan Chabot is the City of Merritt’s new chief administrative officer. He comes to the city after serving 10 years as the CAO in Fernie, B.C. Michael Potestio/Herald

in Fernie, B.C. before being let go, and prior to that worked for the municipality in Golden. On a personal level, Chabot mentioned Merritt’s topography, landscape and climate as being different from where he came from and said he welcomes the change. “I look forward to getting to know this community – its way of life. I look forward to the summer weather; I look forward to winters with a whole lot less snow, although I’m a skier. It can snow on the ski hills, but don’t snow on me every day,” Chabot said. Chabot’s interest in municipal government

came during his 20s when he served a term as a councillor and one as mayor in his hometown of Invermere. He then studied public administration at the University of Victoria, and worked as the deputy city clerk in Prince George for two years before being appointed that community’s city clerk – a job he worked for four more years. “That was a really good training ground for someone who wants to understand a little bit about everything that a local government does,” Chabot said. “I’m not an expert in everything, but I know a little bit about most things.”

Chabot then worked for BC Gas (now FortisBC) as a municipal relations manager. “After that I wanted to return to local government. I found that that’s really where my heart lies – serving communities, working with councils,” Chabot said. To do so, Chabot took a job in Golden as a corporate officer for a couple years prior to accepting the job in Fernie. Chabot wasn’t always behind the desk though, having worked a few blue-collar jobs in his day. When he was younger, Chabot worked in an open-pit mine as a truck driver and also worked at a sawmill, but lost that

job when the mill burned down. “I can relate to resource communities and the jobs in them quite well because of my experience,” Chabot said. He was also a member of the original panel that worked on implementing the province’s Community Charter. Chabot said he was part of a group that travelled around the province during the fall of 2003, putting on workshops for local government staff to advise them on how the charter would change things. Merritt Mayor Susan Roline said a solid understanding of the charter is important for any CAO. Chabot was chosen from a handful of candidates thanks to his experience in local government and understanding of communities with attributes similar to Merritt, a press release from the City of Merritt stated. Chabot started his new job on April 28 and told the Herald he thinks the city has “a committed mayor and council” and “an extremely skilled staff complement.” “I see a lot of evidence of pride in the work of the workforce, top to bottom, here,” Chabot said. Roline described Chabot as being wellspoken and confident. She also said she thinks it’s Chabot’s experience with municipal governments that tipped the scales in his favour during the hiring process. She said a person with that experience should be able to help Merritt move forward.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS MARKET SEASON Eighteen stalls selling everything from lawn ornaments to fresh vegetables to homemade baking were set up at the parking lot beside the Baillie House for the first farmers’ market of the season on May 17. The farmers market runs every Saturday until Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Michael Potestio/ Herald

Council commits $500 for update to air quality plan Merritt city council unanimously agreed to commit $500 to the Air Quality Committee to update its Merritt Air Quality Management Plan at the regular meeting on May 13. The plan was written in 2007 and makes reference to a number of things in the community which are now out of date, Coun. Dave Baker told council. Baker, who sits on the committee, said the group has spent the last several months going through the plan to update it.

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“It talks about the burner at Tolko extensively. Well, that’s long gone. There’s quite a few references to Ardew — long gone,” he said. “The graphs that are in there, although they’re very good, they’re very technical. We’ve asked the Ministry of Environment to change the graphs a little bit to make them more readable for the average person, like myself.” Council has $10,000 in its 2014 budget set aside for air quality. The committee is also seeking a new member.

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Feedback from open houses incorporated in tourism plan From Page 1 Each concept had the word “WHOA!” with a sentence underneath relating to the large image. One showed a man jumping into a lake with the sentence “turn here for cannonballs.” Another concept showed the Coldwater Hotel with the sentence “WHOA! Turn here for heritage” while another was a picture of people in cowboy hats with their horses beneath the sentence “WHOA! Keep going for real country.” “The first idea is ‘whoa’ because we want people to

slow down. We want to play on that country theme, but not have it all be western,” Carlysle-Smith said, noting the aim is to focus on experiences. At the open house May 13, Carlysle-Smith said authentic experiences are important for the branding of small communities. She said many people drive past Merritt on a daily basis and don’t regard the town as a destination. “We want to increase visitation based on destination experiences. Focus on the experience, the non-tangible, the emotional response you have when you have a good experience in a community as

a visitor, as opposed to being regarded as a service centre,” she said. With the open houses done, the next step will be to do a legal trademark search to determine the availability of the taglines, Carlysle-Smith told the Herald. After that, the city will need to register its chosen trademark, which can take two to six months. Carlysle-Smith said the top priority now is the city’s tourism website. She said TOTA is encouraging the city to invest in the tourism website for marketing this year as there is funding available to help the city get the site up and running.

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TOTA is making changes to the website plan in response to open house feedback. “What we’ve done is a design for the website. We’ve mapped out the site map, we got some feedback from the open house, so we do have to expand it because we heard that people want the arts and things like that, so we’ll make sure that all gets in,” CarlysleSmith said of the website. Carlysle-Smith is slated to present a tourism plan progress report to council on May 27. As for the brand logo, it will remain the familiar wordmark, but it will have the new tagline in place of “Country with attitude.”

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HERALD OPINION Aboriginal education or victim studies? By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – The B.C. School Trustees’ Association is calling for a mandatory high school course on the history of residential schools set up to assimilate aboriginal children into European culture. Trustees propose a 25-hour course required for all graduating students, using interviews with residential school survivors, presentations by aboriginal leaders and discussion of current events. This would build on aboriginal courses already in offered in B.C. schools, and a public education effort that began with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s 2008 apology and compensation for Canada’s residential school policy. B.C. Teachers’ Federation vicepresident Glen Hansman gave a speech on the need for mandatory education to a 2012 teacher conference. He said current aboriginal culture courses are poorly attended, and went on to denounce a school system he said is still based on “colonialism” and a “settler construct” of history. “We need to acknowledge that racism is the norm in public schools – still today,” Hansman said. Is it really? He also claimed that the purpose and legacy of the residential schools have been “deliberately hidden” from school curriculum. In lieu of evidence, Hansman recounted old anecdotes of American-style stereotyping from his own schooling in Ontario. But mostly he demanded social engineering in schools that must of course include more funding, more teacher professional development time and an affirmative action program to recruit more aboriginal teachers.

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Sad ending to missing dogs saga Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS After nearly a week of searching and pleading for the return of six pet dogs in Langley, the saga has ended and in just about the worst case scenario. The animals weren’t stolen from the truck of the dog walker in charge of them at the time, but had died of heatstroke

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in the truck, RCMP are reporting. In a panic, the dog walker had disposed of the canine carcasses in Abbotsford and told police they’d been stolen. The news that the six dogs were reported stolen broke last Monday, but a week later, more news on the case broke. Surrey-based pet detective company Petsearchers Canada had an entry on its website claiming the dog walker had confessed. She had originally told police she’d left them in the box of her truck under a canopy near an offleash dog park and gone to the washroom. When she returned less than 10

minutes later, all the dogs were gone. Now, the story goes that the woman left them in the truck under a canopy with the sides open and access to water, but when she came back to the vehicle, she found the pets dead. How long she was gone for, what she was doing, and where she was have not been reported. One of the dogs was her own. RCMP say the dogs have been recovered from Abbotsford and the investigation is now being led by the BC SPCA. Criminal charges are a possibility. Every year it’s the same warning to pet owners from a million different

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sources: don’t leave your dog unattended in a car in the warm weather. Of course, even responsible pet owners are sometimes out and about with their dogs and think it can’t hurt if they just run into the grocery store to grab milk because it’ll only take a second. They could very well be right. They could be disastrously wrong, too. Even with the windows open, daytime heat can kill dogs who just aren’t as effective at cooling themselves as humans. Symptoms of heatstroke in dogs include exaggerated panting or the sudden stopping of panting; salivation; weakness

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and muscle tremors; lack of co-ordination; and convulsions or vomiting. If that happens to your four-legged friend, immediately move the animal to a shady, cool place; wet the dog with cool water; fan him or her; give the dog some cool water to drink; take the dog to a veterinarian. Don’t use ice on the dog because that restricts blood flow and could actually inhibit cooling. But what if it’s not your dog? If you come across a dog in distress in a parked car in a parking lot this summer, what can you do to help?

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YOUR OPINION Call for help for dogs in distress From Page 6 The best course of action is to phone the SPCA’s animal cruelty hotline at 1-855-6227722, which is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., or the local police. You could also take down the model number of the car, licence plate and its colour and try to locate the car’s owner by having them paged at nearby stores or businesses. If you go the police route, stay by the car to keep an eye on the dog. In B.C., the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act is enforced by BC SPCA special constables, who are appointed under the Police Act and are lawfully able to use reasonable force to enter a vehicle to remove an animal that does not have adequate food, water, shelter, ventilation, space or care. You can see where there’s room for inter-

pretation about what is adequate and what is not. The act also specifies that special constables are only able to enter a vehicle without a warrant if the animal is in critical distress. If the animal is deemed to be in distress, the constable needs a warrant. If you call the SPCA, don’t expect someone to show up, smash a car window and dramatically scoop a panting canine into their arms. The Criminal Code of Canada has a section on animal abuse, but again, there’s wiggle room there for the well-meaning person just running in to grab a jug of milk if they argue they didn’t wilfully cause harm to the animal. It’s sad and shocking that this story of the six “missing” dogs ended this way, but the saddest part is, there will be more furry fatalities as the summer goes on no matter how many warnings are out there.

Thanks for the offering Dear Editor, The Merritt Ministerial Association thanks the community for contributing generously towards the support of at least four individuals/families from the offering received at the interchurch Good Friday service held on April 18, 2014. The MMA is in the process of selecting the needy families with the help of social service agencies. The total amount of the offering came to $574.50. Once again, a big thank you to all for the loving and caring gifts. Pastor Narayan Mitra MMA Secretary Merritt

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Residential schools only part of complex history From Page 6 Do Hansman’s allegations reflect the kind of attitude that would lead to truth and reconciliation? Or are they signs of another unfortunate legacy, that of the victim studies mentality that permeates our universities? Here’s a suggestion for this mandatory course. Students could spend a couple of hours on one of the definitive works of B.C. aboriginal history, A Stó:lo Coast Salish Historical Atlas. A long-term project of the Stól:lo Nation, the atlas has meticulously documented chapters on European contact and residential schools, and others that piece together oral histories and

what few written records there are of B.C. First Nations life at the time of European contact. A journal kept at Fort Langley from 1827 to 1830 documents some of the raids between aboriginal communities on the Fraser River and Vancouver Island, corroborating elders’ accounts. During those three years, Cowichan men attacked the Chilliwack Stó:lo community four times. In the same period, the journal records 30 incidents of inter-community violence, some reaching down to present-day Washington state. Atlas editor Keith Thor Carlson summarized the research this way: “Viewed from the perspective of the aggressor, raids and attacks appear

to have been motivated primarily by a desire to obtain quick wealth (in the form of slaves and property such as dried and smoked salmon) or to exact revenge for previous insults.” Archaeological study of stone fortifications and weapons at fishing sites in the Fraser Canyon traces a history of inter-community violence back at least 3,000 years. Historians characterize some of this as warfare. British colonial authorities had some “settler constructs” about these activities: they saw them as assault, robbery, abduction and murder as well as slavery. This is the seldom-discussed backdrop for the European settlement of British Columbia, the

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imposition of British law and the later establishment of church-run residential schools. None of this is to excuse the forced removal of aboriginal children from their families, the horrendous abuse and neglect or the multi-generational damage to a culture already weakened by waves of smallpox. This 1928 plan to fix what was called the “Indian problem” deserves to be understood by everyone. But glossing over historical context and presenting a guilt trip to students would serve no one well. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc

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Merritt Secondary School is getting an upgraded shed thanks to the school’s garden club. The club recently received a $2,000 grant in U.S. funds from the Whole Kids Foundation, which is based in Texas, to build a wood potting and tool storage shed. The construction class at MSS will be building the shed. Teachers Yvonne Lord and Catherine Johnson applied for the grant from the Whole

Kids Foundation, which provides grants for gardens and salad bars. The charity’s aim is to provide children with healthy food options through partnerships with schools and other organizations. Lord said she doesn’t think students realize how easy it is to grow their own food, and that they have the power to do it themselves. “We have a lot of kids at MSS who come to school hungry, and this is a community with a lot of people who are not well off and one of the things that can be done here

is people could grow a lot of their own food,” Lord said. “We tend not to, weirdly enough. “[It] doesn’t take a huge amount of effort. Most of the work’s put in by the plants, to be honest,” she said. The shed acts as an area for members of the group to place their plants or seeds in pots of dirt to begin growing. But it’s not just the plants themselves that are sprouting up at MSS. Lord said she hopes the school will soon have an entire horticul-

ture class. “We got an outline for a course and the [school] board approved it last year for a horticulture 11 class, and it was approved too late for kids to choose to take it as a course, so Catherine Johnson and I — the other teacher who’s working on it — we decided to do the club this year,” Lord said. Members get to learn things such as how to make their own jam, which they did earlier this year, but they also give back.

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the United States, went to England to encourage the people who were going through some real problems. There, he met with a group of Adventist believers in London in a basement, for fear of bombs. His sermon that night was Daniel 2. Here, Daniel had written about the king and his dream of the Àgure of a man. Now, everything explained by the image of the man had come to pass, as Daniel had said it would. When the preacher came to the part about the 10 toes, which would remain separate and never join again to become one nation, the preacher differed from almost all people that were watching poor England. He said to his people, “England will not fall. England can not fall for if England falls then that would prove that the prophecy is wrong. And, that would mean that we can not trust the Word of God.” The preacher’s last word was, “England will not fall.”

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PROVINCE A GOOD BOOK Kamloops author Dennis Robertson read from his book Crackers ... Come Hear at the Merritt library on May 15. About 20 people attended the free event, at which Robertson told tales of working with his hearing assist dog for 14 years.

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Part of Robertson’s presentation included a video showing Crackers at work, alerting him to sounds such as a kettle boiling or the telephone ringing by jumping on him, and then leading him to the source of the sound. Emily Wessel/Herald The Heppner family supplies many volunteers to the Merritt Country Run every year. Charlotte Heppner (fourth from left) unintentionally started the family tradition when she was recruiting volunteers for the first event. Submitted

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The B.C. Teachers’ Federation plans to start one-day rotating strikes at schools around the province on Monday, rejecting the offer of a $1,200 signing bonus for an agreement by the end of the school year. BCTF president Jim Iker said Tuesday the bonus doesn’t make up for the government’s wage offer of 6.5 per cent over six years. A simultaneous plan to cut teacher wages five per cent or more because of strike action is “just so disrespectful, so unnecessary, and we’ll be dealing with it at the Labour Relations Board,” Iker said. Unless there is some compromise on major issues, one-day strikes with picket lines will be staged at one group of school districts in each of the first four days next week, with teachers returning to work across the province on Friday, May 30. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the signing bonus and reducing the contract term from 10 years to six were significant efforts to move toward a settlement. “Unfortunately the announcement today says that the BCTF feels that disrupting classrooms, affecting children and their families is going to help to reach a settlement,” Fassbender told reporters in Vancouver. Iker reiterated the union’s position that more pay, more teachers and a return to contract language guaranteeing class size and special needs support are needed to reach a settlement. Peter Cameron, chief negotiator for the province’s 60 school

districts, informed the union last week that a five per cent pay cut will be put in place “soon” in response to the first phase of strike action. The BCTF began work-torule action in April, refusing supervision outside classrooms and communication with school management. Rotating strikes were also authorized by the BCTF membership in a March vote, and beginning to shut down schools could result in an effort to cut teacher pay by 10 per cent. Cameron said last week the union’s latest wage demand amounts to 15.9 per cent over four years, far beyond what other provincial public service unions have received. The BCTF maintains its wage proposal is 13.25 per cent over four years, including cost-of-living increases based on each year’s inflation rate. School district 58 is scheduled to strike on Thursday, May 29. The BCTF’s school district strike schedule: Monday, May 26 #5 - Southeast Kootenay #6 - Rocky Mountain #28 - Quesnel #39 - Vancouver #40 - New Westminster #48 - Sea to Sky #49 - Central Coast #59 - Peace River South #62 - Sooke #67 - Okanagan Skaha #72 - Campbell River #74 - Gold Trail #75 - Mission #78 - Fraser-Cascade #85 - Vancouver Island North #87 - Stikine

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When it comes to volunteering, the Heppners make it a family affair. Merrittonian Charlotte Heppner will once again welcome her family from Abbotsford as they gear up for the Merritt Country Run. Every year since its inception, Charlotte and her husband Wayne see his side of the family come to Merritt to help with running the event. Wayne’s parents, brother and three sisters, along with various nieces and nephews attend the run, she said. Generally 12 to 15 family members make their way here from the Lower Mainland. “Some run and the ones that aren’t running volunteer. Every-

help out with running water stations, setting up chairs and tables, directing runners and doing cleanup. “My mother-inlaw, we usually have her on the ground handing out medals,” Charlotte said. Her nieces and nephews even bring some of their friends with them to help out. The last couple of years, two of Wayne’s brothers-in-law have brought their motorcycles so they can do motorcycle control, Charlotte said. For the most part, everyone helps out with whatever they’re asked to do. “Then we wrap it up with a barbecue at our house and then they head back to Abbotsford,” Charlotte said.

one does something,” she said with a laugh. The tradition began the event’s inaugural year. Charlotte was the volunteer co-ordinator and was in need of helping hands, so she contacted her relatives. “They all just fluttered up here and pitched in just like they always do,” Charlotte said. “They make traditions out of things,” she said. “As soon as we finished that first year they were like, ‘Well, this will just be a tradition, we’ll do this every year,’” she said with another chuckle. “And then since then, even though I’m not the volunteer coordinator anymore, it’s just kind of been a tradition. They come up and help,” Charlotte said. The volunteers will

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Construction class will build shed From Page 8 The club has two apple trees they plan to give the fruit from to the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cafeteria, Lord said, noting that the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excess produce could be given to Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Dual Olympian Clara Hughes shared her experience with mental health issues as well as her medals from the 2010 Vancouver Olympics at the Civic Centre on Tuesday. Hughes stopped in Merritt around the halfway mark of her 12,000-kilometre cross-Canada bike tour called Claraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Ride that aims to break down the stigma around mental health. Emily Wessel/Herald

said. The garden club isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only benefactor from this grant, however, as the project will be one of substance for the students who build it, as well as serve as a live construction site for them, Smith

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Learning godly discipleship from motherhood NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH An upright woman is a precious jewel. A godly and virtuous woman is an enduring treasure. The Old Testament book of Proverbs, chapter 31, devotes a section in praise of women, probably because men see to their own plaudits sufficiently well. The person described in the passage is at once a woman, a wife, and a working mother. What qualities mark this woman and set her apart from the rest of the society? Her personal worth (vs. 10-12, 22-23, 25).

Her appearance and demeanor show selfrespect. She inspires and enforces profound respect from her husband. Her practical works (vs. 13-21, 24, 27). She works eagerly, spends wisely, deals profitably, serves charitably, provides amply, and manages ably. Her prudent words (v. 26). We find her instructing in love and controlling her lips. Her profound wealth (vs. 28-31). It rests on: (a) her children’s witness; (b) her husband’s praise; and, (c) ultimately on God’s estimate of her. The spiritual value of women’s work has been given little credence in Western society. Men are still often seen as more capable of philosophical reflection, while women are tied to earth in the messy physical work of childbear-

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achieve that would increase it. Her love is protective, tender, consistent, understanding, forgiving, unchanging, unselfish, contagious, comforting and everlasting. Practical conventional discipleship, when they are able to cultivate, prepares them to simply practice the “presence of God” (cf. Brother Lawrence), in seasons of life filled with disorder. The Benedictine rule describes its purpose as “seeking the grace of God with the help of many brothers.” The spirituality of mothers with smaller children looks little like that of a monk, but they seek the same grace — only they do it with the help of their one or multiple kids. And though their spiritual lives are somewhat impoverished for some years, they can still feel

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of their babies died during the night, probably from suffocation. The baby’s mother crept into the other woman’s room and took her living infant, leaving the still body of her own child in the other woman’s bed. When the mother woke up, she discovered her baby had been switched, and the dead child left in its place. She found the mom who made the switch, and a verbal fight followed, ending up with a visit to the king for his decision. The guilty mom would not own up to the truth. Solomon listened to the women’s accusations, then made his decision: “Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other.” A very wise king indeed! Sure enough, the real mother was horrified and offered to give

up the baby rather than see him die. The guilty mom could care less. Her heartless response may seem unbelievable to us: “Neither I nor you shall have him. Cut him in two!” Solomon knew the real mother would speak up, so he promptly awarded the baby to her. Some mothers today might feel like your child must have been switched at birth, especially when they challenge your authority or decision. That’s when you need a healthy dose of wisdom. And you can get it from the book of all wisdom — the Bible, and its author, the Holy Spirit. Just feel free to access them. Narayan Mitra is the pastor of Merritt Baptist Church. merrittbaptist@gmail.com

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FEATURE HOME

GOOD FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD 1401 Duncan Street Great starter home, close to school and Mini Mart. 3 bedrooms up, large living room and kitchen with eating area. Fenced and private backyard and a covered deck for those BBQ days. RV parking with access to the backyard. Very clean home, and move in ready.

#2236 OVER 4000 SQ.FT.

ced

red

WATERFRONT LOT

ced

red

Exceptional quality built home on 3 levels features 4 bedrms, 4 baths, large kitchen with all appliances, formal dining, family rm opens to balcony with great views. Large rec. rm in bsmt, nicely landscaped, triple garage.

Fantastic waterfront lot in Nicola Lakeshore development. Build your dream home on the magnificent lot of 1.5 acres – perfect for one or two dwellings. Call for more details.

#2187

#2174

$537,000

10 AC KANE VALLEY

Nice log home with large wrap around deck and full bsmt with inlaw suite. Property backs onto crown land, has new barn, shed & chicken pend. In area of fishing, ATVing, horseback riding & more.

#2156

$549,000

#2121

$365,000

One acre lakeview property just 2.5 hrs from Vancouver. Breathtaking views that you must experience to appreciate. The subdivision is already under way, and worth the drive to take a look. 2 additional lots also available #2242

$199,000

FIRST TIME BUYERS

NEW

Traditional style 3 level home located directly across from an elementary school. Home has 1 bedrm on main with 2 up and a large rec.rm downstairs. Has single car garage.

#2243

$209,900

CORNER BENCH LOT

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED

Nice home with 3 bedrms & office, in the downtown area, within walking distance to shopping & all amenities. Fenced lot with RV parking in back. Private patio with hot tub. Includes appliances.

Executive 3 bedroom home, quality built with vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek cabinets & granite tops on center island, family rm, rec.rm, office & bonus room. 2 sundecks, mature landscaping, & double garage.

Quality finished 3 bedrm home with full bath on each floor & laundry on main. Home has all new wiring, plumbing, custom kitchen, pot lights on dimmers, new flooring, windows & blinds and appliances.

BRING YOUR HORSES

SUN VALLEY COURT

#2169

$179,000 HAS BIG SHOP

Private 4 bedrm home on 1.99 acres with new kitchen cabinets, flooring & paint, has formal dining rm, & views overlooking Guichon Creek & the valley. Bsmt in partially fin. Large detached shop.

#2182

$439,000

Coldwater Hills

#2141

$399,900

Spacious home on two levels, custom built, 2 bedrms up, 2 down, 3 full baths, large eat-in kitchen & dining rm. Property has 2 corrals, hay shed, horse shelter & approx. 4 ac of fenced pastures.

#2180

$549,900

#2140

Executive 5 bedrm family home in excellent location with panoramic views. Great curb appeal and grandiose floor plan. Features Jacobi HW flooring, slate tile, 2 gas F/P’s, extra large kitchen, large master bedrm with 5 pce ensuite. Beautifully landscaped.

#2244

$499,900

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

$299,900

Nice 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhome with unique floor plan. Lots of natural light, gas F/P in living rm, kitchen has some newer appliances, backsplash & flooring, sep. dining, 3 pce ensuite. Is move in ready.

#2160

EXECUTIVE HOME

NEW

COZY BUNGALOW

DESIRABLE LOCATION

Executive 3 level split home on the Bench with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, grand living rm & dining rm with vaulted ceilings, sunken family rm. Upgrades include new bathrm, carpeting, windows, roof & more.

$299,000

NICOLA LAKEVIEW LOT

$157,000

$209,000

Clean 8500 sq.ft. precast tilt-up building on corner with excellent exposure and on truck route. 6400 sq.ft. of retail space & 1600 sq.ft. of warehouse plus 500 sq.ft. on 2nd floor. Paved parking. All on 0.8 acre site, Phase 1 environmental has been done.

#1913

$890,000

APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS www.facebook.com/c21movingre

Prices Starting at $129,000 + GST Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have pre-approved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells, but all have a gov’t required hydrology study to assure Buyers of ample domestic water. #1442

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This premier subdivision offers a rural living experience with expansive views of the Nicola Valley. Minimum lot size of 0.5 acre up to 0.96 acre. Offers privacy and room to landscape. The cul de sac design guarantees no thru traffic and crown land surround entire property. The road is paved with city services in place.

#1928

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IN LOWER NICOLA

NICE CORNER LOT

IMMACULATE RANCHER

LARGE FAMILY HOME

close to schools

HALF DUPLEX

FANTASTIC VALLEY VIEWS

NICELY UPDATED

QUIET AREA

3 bedroom rancher in a good area of downtown. Single carport, U/G sprinklers, central A/C, newer furnace, fenced backyard with lane access and a garden area. Easy walk to shopping.

Quality built home with 3 bedrms up, country kitchen, full bsmt with family room & work area. Beautifully landscaped 0.44 ac lot with gazebo, attached garage & 32x28 detached shop & shed.

5 bedrm home within walking distance to amenities.

Spacious home with 2 bedrooms and a den or 3rd

Single garage, 3 bedrms up, large living room and

bedrm, generous living & dining room plus office.

updated kitchen with eating area. Bsmt has 2

Both bedrms have ensuites. Large covered deck, 20x16 detached shop.

Top floor has 3 bedrms, spacious kitchen w/island, large living rm with gas F/P, master w/ensuite & addition ensuite. Ground level has 2 bedrm rental suite, bsmt has rec.rm, hobby rm & more.

Impressive home with breathtaking views from the huge wrap around deck. Features beautiful oak doors, 4 bedrms, 3 baths, full finished basement, large family & games rooms. Bathrooms has been refurbished with vintage tub & high end faucets.

Clean & bright 3 bedrm rancher with full unfin. bsmt, vaulted ceilings, large open kitchen, family rm with gas F/P, double garage & RV parking with sani-dump. Very private backyard with patio.

#2210

#2233

#2213

#2227

#2183

#2214

Great starter home in good area & close to school & corner store. 3 bedrms up, large living rm & kitchen has eating area. New paint in 2013. Fenced backyard with covered deck & RV parking.

Great starter home with 3 bedrooms up, 4 pce bathroom, newer windows and siding. Has partially finished basement, 100 amp service and is close to schools. Carport in back

bedrm, full bath and small kitchenette.

Spacious 5 bedrm home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, Cherry stained kitchen cabinets, BI stove/oven. 2 large sundecks in private backyard. Double garage w/ 6 ft crawl space.

#2209

#2215

#2226

LOCATION! LOCATION!

sold $213,500

INCREDIBLE VALUE

$525,000

DESIRABLE AREA

sold

$199,000

amazing home

SPECTACULAR VIEWS

$445,000

18,000 sq. ft. lot

$299,900 CUTE & COZY

#2236

$157,000

manicured corner lot

$474,900 great views

$125,000

COMPLETELY RENOVATED

Great starter home for young families or retirees. 3 bedrms, fl at private yard with garden, 2 car garage & RV parking. Includes appliances & gas F/P. A quality built home in a desirable neighbourhood.

Beautiful new rancher with walkout basement in prime area. Open concept kitchen/living room, huge kitchen w/island, vaulted ceilings, HW floors, ceramic tile & sliding doors to deck.

#1957

#2157

#2181

$199,900

three level split

Executive 3 level split family home with stunning view of the valley. Has a grand living rm and dining rm with large vaulted ceilings, open kitchen concept with sunken family rm. 3 bedrms up, large master suite. Upgrades include new bathrm, windows & more.

$365,000

$214,900

$339,900

QUIET BENCH AREa

sold

3 bedrms up plus 2 bedrm legal suite down, on 0.19 acre corner lot. Perfect for young family looking for a mortgage helper or an investor. Easy walk to bus and school. Fenced backyard with mature cedars.

#2121

$223,900

$339,900

Quality built, open & bright home on 3 levels with 5 bedrms + den, 3.5 baths, on demand HW heat, den/ office with coffered ceiling & large windows, chef style kitchen with granite counters, large island & much more.

Very private yard with fruit trees, amazing patio, fi sh pond & garden area. Home custom 3 level split home has 4 bedrms, large windows, 12x13 sunroom accessible from master bedrm. The basement has large rec.rm and 2 bedrms.

Nice 3 bedrm home open oak kitchen & dining room and includes appliances. Fenced lot with lane access, RV parking and mature landscaping plus private patio with hot tub.

Gorgeous 5 bedrm, 3.5 bath home with HW flooring, ceramic tile in kitchen & baths, 5 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Fully fin. bsmt with separate entrance, extra large rec.rm. 2 covered decks.

Spacious 4 bedrm + den, 3 bath home with newer S/S appliances in gourmet kitchen, dining & living rooms adjoin a walk-out balcony. The walkout bsmt has wet bar & games room. Lot of parking.

Exquisite 3 bedrm bungalow in prime location, completely redone inside & out. New wiring, plumbing, furnace, HW tanks, all windows, S/S appliance pkg, stacking washer/dryer plus a fully fin. bsmt.

Family home located in prime with 3 bedrooms up with 2 down, oak H/W flooring throughout main floor level. Large kitchen with pantry. Home has covered deck perfect for extra outdoor living space.

#2111

#2169

#1759

#2235

#2140

#2149

#2164

$535,000

$299,900

$179,000

$449,900

$479,000

$299,900

$319,900

EXECUTIVE HOME

sun valley court

adult oriented strata

detached shop

desirable area

LOWER NICOLA

executive bench home

beautifully landscaped

COMPLETELY RENOVATED

Nice 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with very unique floor plan. Main fl oor has lots of natural sunlight & large bay window & gas F/P in living rm. Kitchen has newer appliances, tile backsplash & fl ooring. Has been prof. painted up & down. Move in ready.

One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.

3 bedroom Bavarian style home with large living rm and kitchen with sliding glass doors to covered deck. Large rec.rm in fully finished bsmt. Backyard with 24x24 workshop. RV parking.

Immaculate 4 bedrm home with fantastic views., 3 pce ensuite with soaker tub & sitting rm. Living rm with gas F/P. Main level has family rm, office, laundry. Double garage. Near college.

Great home in Lower Nicola on 0.35 acres with creek. 2 bedrms up, 1 down in renovated bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank. Large living room and a galley kitchen. 24x28 shop.

Quality executive 3 BR family home with HW & cork flooring with spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings & Mill Creek cabinets with granite top on kitchen island. U/G sprinklers, 2 sundecks, private yard.

Large family home with 4 bedrms, open design, bright kitchen, central A/C. Huge, fenced backyard with sundeck and large garden area, plus double garage and deactivated 2 bedrm suite in bsmt.

Beautiful 4 bedrm family home in excellent Bench location and close to school. Has new kitchen, flooring, bathrooms up & down, spacious fl oor plan with open concept living. Large lot with carport & RV parking.

#2160

#2151

#2162

#2228

#2234

#2141

#2050

#2193

SENSATIONAL

newer apartment

new

#2244

$499,900

cozy rancher

ced

$209,000

$229,900 GREAT STARTER

red

$229,000

$329,000

$249,000

$399,900

$334,900

$322,500

investors

HUGE LOT

LOWER NICOLA

investment

affordably priced

bench view home

nus

Beautiful 2 bedroom home plus den/hobby room completely updated including all flooring, paint & most fixtures. Lane access for extra parking in rear. Centrally located in downtown core.

Quality built view home offers approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with all appliances, family rm open to large balcony, 4 bedrms, 3 baths. Fully finished basement. Triple garage.

Urban living in one of the finest strata developments. Nice one bedrm apartment with granite counters, shake style kitchen cabinets & incl. appliances. Clean and ready to move into.

Very clean home with 3 bedroom up, 2 bathrooms, new tile & newer flooring in living room. Close to schools. Has a carport in back with lane access and fenced yard.

Great opportunity to own a one bedroom apartment as investment or for first time buyer. Great affordably price strata unit. $3,000 bonus paid to Buyer upon completion! Don’t miss this one!

Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to downtown. On extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with lane access and well maintenance backyard with 19x16 single garage.

2 bedrm home on its own 0.23 acre lot. Home is very neat with new siding, shingled roof, skirting with insulation & 14x28 garage. Has an enclosed deck & porch. Yard is fully fenced with workshop, RV parking & garden area.

Side by side uplex with 100 amp service. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bath and approx 432 sq.ft. Easy walk to shopping & schools. Has had some renovations. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

Great 2 bedroom home for starting out or retirement. Quaint character home with 9 ft ceilings in living room & bedrms, updated flooring, cabinets & bathroom. Fenced yard, lane access & shop in back.

Great family home with 3 bedrms up, 1 down, 3 baths, sundeck off huge dining room to enjoy the fabulous views. Large family rm in bsmt plus workshop or hobby room. Fenced backyard.

#2115

#2187

#2148

#2110

#2089

#2167

#2186

#1982

#2170

#2172

$149,900

$537,000

$139,900

$119,900

AT SAND PIPER

close to schools

spacious mobile

why rent

Immaculate 2 bedrm strata unit on top floor with extra windowto let in the sunshine. Includes A/C, 4 appliances & window coverings. Walking distance to rec. centre, arena & shopping.

Large family home in good area, close to schools with 3 bedrms up and 2 bedrm inlaw suite on ground level. New paint & flooring on main. HW radiant heat with new boiler in 2009. Large fenced backyard.

2 bedrm mobile in one of the nicest parks. 1 bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living rm in the center. The addition has a large enclosed porch & family rm.

#2159

#2052

#1967

$109,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

$329,000 SHOP IN BACK

$74,500

$65,000

$149,999

$235,900

$169,900 investment

INVESTORS

FIRST TIME BUYERS

This 3 bedrm home has had some updates, laminate flooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bedrms, 2 baths. Strata fees include heat and hot water.

Great starter or retirement home on large pad with garden area. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, huge open spacious plan, central A/C, newer vinyl siding and thermal pane windows & many upgrades.

4 separately titled side by side duplexes with a total of 8 units & some long term tenants. Each side of duplex has 2 bedrms, 1 bath, kitchen and living rm with 432 sq.ft. Has newer shingles, 100 amp service.

Great opportunity to increase your portfolio. One bedroom apartment of 584 sq.ft. in well managed building. Elevator in building, close to store and transportation. Other units available.

Nice 2 bedroom rancher close to downtown and seniors center with newer furnace and HW tank. Concrete foundation, and fenced private yard with shop. Quick Possession.

#2203

#2185

#2163

#2197

#2212

EXTRA LARGE LOT

Grandview Heights

$89,000 DOWNTOWN

$89,000

Wonderful 3 bedrm bungalow with open concept kitchen & eating bar, large bright living rm, fully finished bsmt with large family rm, laundry & storage. Close to school. Has room to build a shop.

Charming 2 bedroom bungalow with new paint, roof, updated windows & kitchen with patio off sundeck, lane access, RV parking and 24x16 insulated shop with gas F/P & 2 pce bath. Fenced yard.

Spacious 4 bedrm home with 2.5 baths, two family rms, office, games rm, wine rm & storage. Nice backyard with sundeck, U/G irrigation, storage shed & double garage with 10 ft doors.

2 bedroom bungalow with big living room, back lane access, within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities. Perfect for the handyman. As is where is.

#2191

#2108

#2139

#2211

$389,900

$85,000

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

$59,900

$148,500

nice strata unit

INVESTORS

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS

$649,900

Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST

$165,000

$309,000

FENCED YARD

sold $169,000

$166,000

Great opportunity of 6 strata title townhomes, all within walking distance to downtown & close to all amenities. Being sold below assessed value at $87,900 per unit. Call for more details.

Why rent when you can own? 2 bedroom strata unit with balcony and storage. Large living and dining room. Great for retirees or first time buyers. Strata fees are $212.70 per month.

#2199

#2192

$628,800

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$69,000

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approx. 103 acres

APPROX. 22 ACRES

luxurious waterfront

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.

Great acreage overlooking the Nicola River with numerous outbuildings, hay storage & tack shed. Double wide home has 4 bedrms, 2 baths and a partially finished basement with cold storage. Big sundeck to enjoy the views.

Nicely renovated 4 bedrm home with newer flooring, bathrooms and paint. Great horse property with 44x36 barn and a 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Gently sloped useable land. Great views & close to town

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.

1.75 ac in the city

9.88 acres

#2180

$549,900

#2194

$489,000

#2195

$649,000

prestigious home

#2131

IC & I

LAND

LAke

$2,755,000

WATERFRONT ACREAGE

opportunity

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

#2155

$175,000

beachfront home

#2137

$325,000

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.

#2166

$109,900 1 acre lot

Unique property, entirely fenced with 2 small homes (live in or rent out) while you build your dream home. Has large water feature on site, U/G sprinklers & mountain views. Was former putting course

Bring your horses! Set up with 3 horse shelters, 2 round pens, 2 hay barns & tack shed. The 4 bedrm home has a new country kitchen, open design, vaulted ceilings, HW floors, gas F/P.

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

Spectacular home on Nicola Lake with over 2600 sq.ft. 2 bedrms on main with 2 down & a summer kitchen, gorgeous views, huge wrap around deck, prof. landscaped, 36 ft concrete pad wharf.

country getaway

HORSE PROPERTY

10 acres in kane valley

waterfront home

#2190

$399,000

#2189

$489,000

#1837

$749,900

#2179

$898,000

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.

#2107

$112,500 12.16 ACRES

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

#2175

Each $900,000

incredible investment

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 residential lot

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.

#1961

$379,000

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 and detached shop.

#1992

LARGE SHOP

$499,000

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.

#2156

4.64 acres

$549,000

private 30 acres

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.

#2207

$998,000

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.

#2112

ON WALLOPER LAKE

$49,900

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.

#2114

2 acres

$399,000

investors

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.

#2154

$125,000

DEVELOPMENT LAND 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

$345,900

133 AC + LAKE

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.

#1916

$474,900

30 acre fenced horse property with beautiful pastures & fantastic views . Very private setting with 3 bedrm house (2 on main, huge master bedrm in loft). Cozy airight woodstove in living rm. Rustic style home to live year round or use a rec. retreat. 25 mins. south of Merritt.

#2184

fantastic 157 acres

$549,000

ON 2 ACRES

Great lakefront cabin of 450 sq.ft., recreational retreat on Walloper lake. Crown lease. Easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. Call for more details.

#2225

$129,000

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.

#2173

nicola lakeview lot

$1,700,000

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.

#2171

$850,000

19.77 ACRES

3 Industrial Lots

Build your summer cottage on this 1 acre lot with beautiful views of Nicola Lake. Great lake for fishing, water skiing, wind surfing. Kick back, unwind & enjoy your new investment.

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.

#2188

#2092

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.

#2242

$199,000

LAKEVIEW 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.

#1663

$495,000

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.

#2231

$824,000

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.

#2182

$439,000

$189,900 waterfront lot

spius creek estates

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Stagnate at the risk of your relationship Emotional growth in mid-life not unusual for women

GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING It is quite common for women to experience an emotional growth spurt in the mid-life years. There may be many reasons for this. It might be that the children are a little older, and she has time to think again. Or it might be that she feels a

little more independent. Perhaps, once the childbearing is done, she has a burst of creative energy. Whatever the reason, she is often in a learning mode that may seem insatiable. She may begin to do a lot of reading, writing, or perhaps she takes some classes. This is all very exciting for her. She keeps thinking of more things that she wants to do. Her partner, however, may not share her excitement. He may feel a little threatened, for it may seem like she is turning into someone

else, right before his eyes. She may seem to have less time for him. Other things seem more important. At some point she may begin to worry that she might be leaving her partner behind. He must start to grow too, she reasons. Thus begins her attempt to interest him in her newfound path. She may share what she is learning, and that sharing may slowly begin appearing as a thinly veiled attempt to teach. The partner, sensing this, may begin to resist. He might argue with the points she is making, put down

or discredit what she is learning, or simply refuse to discuss it. If he won’t participate in discussions, she decides that she will give him some books to read. Perhaps an “expert” will have more credibility. He might be interested, but he also may leave the books right where she left them on the coffee table. She interprets his refusal to join in her journey as an unwillingness to work together to make the relationship better. She is so excited by her own growth, and thinks how wonderful it would be if they could share

in the growing process. Instead, they seem to be drifting farther apart. What now? Well, she is right about one thing. If one partner is growing and the other is not, that can certainly create problems in the relationship. However, not growing is not an option once the urge is there. You cannot discourage someone from new learning when their heart is pulling them in that direction. If you try, they will only become depressed and resentful. The only way to keep pace with someone who is having a

Tips for playing it safe in the sun (NC) – As summer approaches, many families are rushing outdoors to spend time at the beach, park, pool, cottage, campsite, or even just lazing in the backyard. Of course after a long winter, fresh air and sunlight on your skin can feel pretty good, but it’s important to remember that the sun isn’t always on your side. Prolonged exposure can cause many unpleasant side effects like burns and sun stroke, so take a look below for some tips from Target pharmacist Bowen Chen on how to best protect yourself. • Start with sunscreen With hundreds of different types of sunscreens available, it’s hard to know which kind is best to use. As a general rule, it’s best to stock up on sunscreen that has an SPF (sun protection factor) of 30 or higher and offers protection from both UVA and UVB light. • Apply often Although sunscreen is one of the best ways

hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun is strongest. If outdoors, be sure to locate areas that are covered and provide shade, and always remember to drink lots of water.

to protect against the sun’s harmful rays, it’s only effective if applied properly. To get maximum protection out of your sunscreen, apply it 15 minutes before going out in the sun, and reapply every two hours or more, especially if you’re sweating or swimming. • Be sun care savvy Stocking up on summer essentials doesn’t have to mean spending your hard-earned money on expensive products. For example, Target offers Up and

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the way he was, and he shouldn’t have to change. The important point is that she wouldn’t put the effort into encouraging his growth if she didn’t really love him and want to be with him. You stagnate at your own risk. Instead of fighting her, push towards growth and embrace it as a wake-up call. It is all too easy to sleepwalk through life, but if you fall asleep in the middle, you’ll miss the best part.

growth spurt is to do some growing yourself. The key is to grow in an area that excites you. You do not have to become an expert in everything she is learning. In fact, if you are both learning different things, then there is more to share. Conversations are more stimulating. The relationship becomes more passionate. It is important that you each have respect for the other’s area of growth. A partner may feel that it is unfair to be nudged towards growth. He may feel that she married him

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annual championship tournament. “They have the teams divided into three divisions,” explained Molly Brigden, one of three coaches of the Merritt girls team, along with Erica Huber and Heidi Andersen. “It’s all pretty well AAA schools in the top division. We’re in the second division.” The Merritt side earned their way to the provincials thanks to a pair of late-season wins over Lillooet. Those victories featured a new strategy on the part of the Panthers. “We were really struggling to win rucks in games, so we decided to use the maul when we went into contact with the ball,” said

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The Merritt Secondary School senior girls rugby team set sail for Port Alberni on Wednesday to take part in the B.C. championships. It is the Lady Panthers’ first appearance at the Provincials since 2011. The eighth-ranked Merritt team was scheduled to play numberone ranked Abbotsford on Thursday. The MSS team is guaranteed three games over the course of the tournament, which runs from Thursday through to Saturday. A total of 24 girls’ teams from around the province converged on Port Alberni for the

Brigden. “It worked terrifically well. In fact, one of the refs of our games said it was the best mauling he had seen in years.” The Merritt coaching staff has also been pleased with the increased communication between players during play. It is a very young Merritt side that is making an appearance at provincials. The 19-member squad features just two Grade 12 players and no fewer than 14 Grade 8s. “We’re just hoping that they play the way they can, do the things we’ve been teaching them in practice, and have a really positive experience,” said Brigden.

Good Luck, Girls! PANTHER POWER The MSS senior girls rugby squad took time out from its final practice on Tuesday for a game-face team photo. (Back row, lefto to right) Coach Erika Huber, Danika Potter, Jamie Neill, Jordanne Sulz, Jaycee Chenier, Keisha Henry, Xni Grismer-Voght, Taylor Tolman, coach Molly Brigden, (front row) Katie Huber, Kelsey-Ann Ware, Athena Fornier, Cierra McIvor, Kalea Palmer, and Hailey Bennett. Missing are coach Heidi Andersen, Shai Thompson, Madison Brown, Jensen Cavaliere, Paige Isaac, Danika Prato and Kay-lee Stirling. Ian Webster/Herald

A whole lotta runnin’, jumpin’ and throwin’ going on By Ian Webster

ships in recent weeks. One Merritt Secondary athlete has qualified for the provincial championships slated for Langley from May 29-31. Grade 10 student Caleb Hartwig will be competing in the triple jump event. Former MSS student Kurt Behnsen, 22, was competing on the weekend at the Centennial track meet in Kamloops. He managed a second-place finish in the senior men’s 1500 metres with a time of 4:21.66. Another former Panther track and field athlete was in competition on the May 10 weekend in Calgary. Robyn Webster, 26, finished in a tie for first place in the pole vault event with a jump of

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The track and field season is in full bloom this spring with plenty of action taking place at al levels of competition. Local elementary schools are busy holding their annual meets at Voght Park leading up to the SD 58 district championships on June 13. Bench Elementary kicked things off with their school meet last Friday. Collettville and Diamond Vale were scheduled to hold their events this week and Nicola-Canford and Central next week. High school track and field is rapidly coming to a close following West zone and Okanagan champion-

3.70 metres. Meanwhile, off track, local runner MJ Bedard continues to excel on the road racing scene. Bedard, 40, placed first in her age group and 20th overall at the Blossom 10-Miler in Penticton on May 11 with a time of 1:08.27. A total of 149 runners took part. Bedard returned to Penticton this past weekend to take part in the Peach City Half Marathon. The Collettville Elementary School principal finished 12th overall (and second female) in a time of 1:37.15. Bedard is back at it this weekend, competing in the Blackwell Dairy 15-kilometre run in Kamloops.

STAR POWER (Above) Niah Prowal gets great air in the long jump at the Bench Elementary School track meet last Friday. (Right) Leif Ellingsen gives the shot put a mighty heaveho at the Bench event. (Upper right) Kurt Behnsen leads the early stages of the men’s 1500-metre race at the Centennial meet in Kamloops on the weekend. Behnsen finished second in a time of 4:21.66. Ian Webster/Herald

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Sloan enjoys another strong performance By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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CLOSE QUARTERS Merritt’s Jack Allgrove (80) attempts to pass Dennis Smith (43) on the inside during exciting stock car racing action in the Hobby class on the weekend at the Merritt Speedway. Combined, Allgrove and Smith won no fewer than six races in their division over the two days. The next racing day is June 7 starting at 7 p.m. Michael Potestio/Herald

MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION RACE RESULTS Dash

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#13 Lloyd Morris #67 Bill Brown #08 Alex Ruttan #98 Warren Hubick #75 Jake Mills #80 Jack Allgrove #43 Dennis Smith

#49 Alex Thorley #26 Jason Schapansky #72 Brad Gillis #35 Mike Fasten #80 Jack Allgrove #43 Dennis Smith #42 Jack Goddyn

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#67 Bill Brown #72 Brad Gillis #98 Warren Hubick #44 Grant Powers #80 Jack Allgrove

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Merritt professional golfer Roger Sloan would appear to have his groove back. Sloan, 27, registered his second top-20 finish on the PGA’s web.com Tour in as many weeks, placing 18th at the BMW Charity Pro-Am in Greer, South Carolina this past weekend. The strong showing by Sloan comes on the heels of a 14th-place finish one week earlier at the South Georgia Classic in Valdosta,

Georgia. Sloan had failed to make the cut in four of the first six events on this year’s web.com Tour, but appeared to turn the corner at the end of April with a solid outing at the WNB Golf Classic in Midland, Texas. The former Merritt Secondary School student and graduate of the University of TexasEl Paso was the picture of consistency this past weekend, shooting rounds of 68-69-68-68 for a 13-under-par total of 273. Playing on three dif-

ferent courses over four days, Sloan picked up 22 birdies (12th best overall) and 42 pars while registering only seven bogeys and a single double bogey. Sloan has picked up over $21,000 in winnings from his last three events, and raised his season’s total to $24,296 — good for 74th place overall on the web.com Tour. Next up for Sloan is the Rex Hospital Open at the TPC Wakefield Plantation in Raleigh, North Carolina this weekend.

Thunder lacrosse teams in the thick of the battle By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Nicola Valley Thunder lacrosse teams continue to battle hard against some strong opposition from around the Okanagan. Tuesday night, the Thunder peewees got a five-goal performance from Spencer Vaughan and some great goaltending by Peyton Fox but it still wasn’t enough as they fell to Kamloops 9-6. Fox stonewalled the visiting Rattlers in the opening period, and Vaughan notched a natural hat trick to put the Thunder ahead 3-1 after 20 minutes. Despite racking up quite a few penalties, the Rattlers battled

back to go ahead 6-4 after two periods and establish a lead they would never give up. Beckett Finch had the only other goal for the Thunder, who travel to Enderby this weekend for a game against the Shuswap Outlaws. On May 7, the Thunder bantams recorded an impressive 11-6 victory over Kamloops at the Shulus arena. Fred Ware was the dominant scorer for the Nicola Valley bantam squad, finding the back of the net six times. Other Thunder marksmen were Mack Stead (2), Anthony Tuliani (2) and Gord Ware. Kaelan Lester picked up the win in net for the Thunder.

THUNDER VS RATTLERS Peewee teams from the Nicola Valley and Kamloops squared off on Tuesday of this week in Merritt. (Left) Nicola Valley’s Spencer Vaughan runs the ball in for one of his five goals on the night. (Above) The Thunder’s Emma Forman runs into stiff opposition from a Kamloops defender (2). The Rattlers won the game 9-6. Ian Webster/Herald

The bantams next see action on May 31 when they host the North Okanagan Knights at the Shulus arena. Game time is 1:30 p.m. On May 10, the

Thunder midgets hosted Penticton and lost a hard-fought game to the Heat, 12-2. The Thunder were down by just a goal, 2-1, at the end of the first period, but the roof

fell in shortly thereafter. The Heat scored five times in each of the second and third periods, while the Thunder could tally just once. Nicola Valley marksmen were Keyton

Laupitz and Caleb Hartwig. The midgets play host to their arch rivals, the Shuswap Outlaws, this Saturday. The two teams will play a doubleheader on

Saturday at the Shulus arena. Game one is at 12 noon. The second meeting begins at 3 p.m. Nicola Valley’s novices are on the road in Kelowna this Sunday.

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Nicola Valley Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Saturday rain or shine, in the parking lot beside the Baillie House. Come down and enjoy fresh home grown veggies, flowers, baking, arts and crafts made and grown here in our Nicola Valley. A great place to socialize and enjoy the day. Vendors call Market Manager: Lang Mackenzie 250-939-8605 or Sue 250-378-2031

VVA are pleased to invite everyone to their 20th Annual Show and Sale May 2 to 31.

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Navy League is in need of officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps. Our children are age 9 to 13 and

BAILLIE HOUSE Fresh strawberry sale. Already chopped and ready to use or freeze. Pay by June 14. Call 250-378-0349 or email bailliehouse@shaw.ca

LOWER NICOLA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Lower Nicola Community Association is having a pancake breakfast and yard sale at Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola Sunday May 25, 9 a.m. until 11

a.m. Cruiser and Vintage Car Club will be there. For more information call 250-378-8847 or 250-378-7266.

BAILEY HOUSE GARDEN FESTIVAL Plant sale and exchange, Lilac Conspiracy, craft and art. May 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tables are free - to book a space call 378-0349

PATRICIA REBEKAH LODGE Is having a garage sale, Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the lawn bowling parking lot..

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

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

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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.

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.

1899 Quilchena Ave. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sundays for children ages 4 to 8 years. Children learn of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love through stories, music, crafts and fun. More information: Gail 250-378-9706

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

SENIOR-IN-TRAINING Positions now available for Senior-In-Training. Applicants must be 40 years or older. Qualifications include a willingness to have fun and enjoy the company of others. Contact Seniors Association at 250-3783763 for more information.

tlcponds.ca 250-378-4166

CONTAIN-IT STORAGE

Contents are insurable

Approved mini-storage

On-site rentals

Secured

Sale of New and Used storage containers

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

THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU

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

Crossroads Community Church

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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Archery Practice Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Gun Range Contact BJ Moore for more info 250-280-0304 Brownies Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410 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 - 250-3789899 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 Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Curling League Wednesdays 6 & 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-3784917 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 Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 2050 Merritt Ave. 250-378-2095 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Hanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Wok 250-378-9509 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca T: #merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday 7 p.m. Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca N.V. 4-H Club Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028 Nicola Valley Better Breathers Third Wednesdays 1 p.m. Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room

Merritt Baptist Church

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. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church 250-378-2911 Pathfinders Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadets Tuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775 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 Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539 Soup Bowl Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410 Teen Centre / Fireside Thursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m. 250-378-5660 Valley Scrapbooking 250-936-8298 Valley Visual Artists General club information Fran McMurchy 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall Al 378-7402 Jack 378-2662 Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195

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

Phase 2 has started. Goal to reach $155,000 for design & architect fees

For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794

If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Merritt Community Cinema Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3

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Obituaries

Obituaries Merritt & District

Charles Robert McCusker “Chuck” Nov. 27, 1955 – May 14, 2014 It is with great sadness that the Family & Friends announce the sudden passing of Charles Robert McCusker “Chuck”. He is survived by his parents Frank & Phyllis McCusker, Sister Lois (Dave) Alexander. Nieces Jody (Josh) Hostetler & their children, Macgregor, Faith, Kianna, Quinn & Brielle. Mindi (Shawn) Forsyth & their children, Jordana & Madison. Nephew Jeff (Nyree) Alexander & their children, Haley, Mackenna & Ethan. His partner Angie, numerous friends & relatives. Anyone who knew Chuck, knew he had a larger than life personality. He truly loved his family & friends, the Montreal Canadians and Mickey Mouse. He will be greatly missed. Chuck passed on doing what he loved best, riding through the mountains on his Harley. A Celebration of Chucks life will be held on Saturday June 14th at 1 P.M. in the Elks Hall.

MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPEL Celebrating lives with dignity

• Funeral Services • Cremation •Burial •Monuments www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

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

250-378-2141

or 1-800-668-3379 2113 Granite Ave. Merritt, BC

MARY CRIPPS (nee Holt) Nov. 4, 1931 - May 14, 2014 Mary passed peacefully in her sleep May 14th at Coquihalla-Gillis house. Mary was born in Big Bar and moved to the Nicola Valley where she met her soul mate Vern. They ranched in Sunshine Valley, where they raised their two daughters, Linda and Dian, plus many other children that called it home. She was predeceased by the love of her life Vern Cripps in 1987; sisters: Barb, Rita, Doris and brothers: Stan and Keith. Mary is survived by her sisters; Ruth and Velma, brother Leonard, her daughters Linda (Jim) Gardner and Dian (Al) Murdock. Grandchildren; Ken, Sandi, Wayne and Gina and great grandchildren Joey, Jessica, Alyssa, Charlee, Sam, Mollie and Piper along with numerous nieces and nephews. Mamie enjoyed the wellness center and listening to music. She touched and enriched the lives of many. The good times with Mamie will always be remembered. Thank you to the Dialysis staff in R.I.H. Kamloops and the staff at Coquihalla-Gillis house. A celebration of life will be held at the Merritt Civic Center on Sunday, May 25, 2014 from 1 - 3 pm. In lieu of Áowers, the family requests that donation be made in Mary’s name to the Coquihalla-Gillis house.

Hospice Society

Announcements

Employment

Lost & Found

Help Wanted

FOUND -One 3/4 inch wrench. Call 250-378-9079 to identify

First Aid for Grief When you think you can’t take it anymore, know that grief, with all its pain and heartache and turmoil, will not last forever. You do not have to conquer this alone. c/o 3451 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C6 Contact: 250-280-4040

Isitt- Doreen Lillian Feb 17, 1924 - May 18, 2014 Isitt-Doreen Lillian, was born in the Comox Hospital on Feb 17th, 1924. Predeceased by her daughter, Sheila (2010), her parents Bert Grieve(1936) and Janet Grieve Sutherland(2000), Husband Olaf Storr and George Isitt, and step-son Dan. Survived by her loving family Janette(Walter), Donald(Kathleen) and Lila(Murray). Her nine beloved Grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sister Lila, brother Herb(Diane), cousins, nieces and nephews, step family Marilyn(Habib) and Ken (Vanessa). Doreen’s ashes will be returned to the Comox Valley to be interred with her parents. She will be beside the Church where she was baptized, attended Church and was married. Doreen was a proud descendant of the pioneer Grieve and Parkin families. A grave side service will be held at a later date. At this time the family of Doreen would like to send special thank you to Dr. Smit, all the nurses and staff at the Gillis House. To Dian Greene and Nancy Mah, Lila couldn’t have made it through it without the two of you. In lieu of Áowers, donations can be made to Hospital Auxillary-Gillis House. Donations can be mailed to: Nicola Valley Health Auxiliary P.O. Box 677 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8. Please put in memory of Doreen Isitt on the envelope and cheque.

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Employment Help Wanted HELP WANTED Hair Shack is looking for an Esthetician. Wage, hours and days negotiable. Apply Within. 2152 Quilchena Avenue

FULL TIME DRIVER REQUIRED Clean drivers abstract, Class 1 preferred but not necessary. Excellent beneÀts package included. Call for appointment 250-378-9272

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

Help Wanted

Coldwater Indian Band

Box 4600 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Ph: 250-378-6174 • Fx: 250-378-5351

Education Coordinator The Coldwater Indian Band has an immediate and exciting opportunity for a full time Education Coordinator who reports to the Coldwater Indian Band Administrator. The Education Coordinator is responsible for the planning and coordination of Coldwater Indian Band Education Programs and services. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS • Post Secondary Diploma (prefer in Business or Public Administration) OR an equivalent combination of post secondary education and directly related work experience or minimum of 2 years related experience preferably in an equivalent First Nations Education Coordinator position • Working knowledge of in-school and post secondary programs and requirements • Knowledge of N’lakapamux and Coldwater Community an asset • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal, including record keeping, reporting, facilitation, presentation and public speaking skills) • Good working knowledge of a Ànancial operation system, Xyntax an asset • Exceptional integrity and professionalism • Strong analytical and decision making skills • Strong planning, organizational and coordination skills • Ability to consistently demonstrate tact, discretion and sound judgement • Good negotiation skills (Local Education Agreements) • Able to work independently and in a team environment • Satisfactory Criminal Records check • Valid Driver’s License and Reliable vehicle Send your resume with references and cover letter: c/o COLDWATER INDIAN BAND – H.R. COMMITTEE BOX 4600, MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: 250-378-5351 Deadline for resume’s: May 27, 2014 4:00 pm Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview

24 • THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Arnica Contracting is looking for a mature full time landscaper. Must have extensive knowledge of irrigation systems and landscape construction. Right candidate will need to provide a drivers licence & clean drivers abstract as well as references and portfolio of work.

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Financial Services

Services

Pets & Livestock

Real Estate

Rentals

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Septic Tanks

Pets

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Otter Valley Septic Installation, 250-295-6649. Government Certiﬁed/Registered/Insured. New installs, replacement & maintenance. www.rdlandscaping.ca

Career Opportunities

MERRITT

FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT

Email resumes to: sales@arnicacontracting.com

Well established Dental OfÀce in Kamloops requires a FULL-TIME CDA. Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 4:30 A team player with people skills an asset. Email drdex@shaw.ca or fax 250-376-5367 Part and Full positions available at The Quilchena Hotel. Front desk / reception. Expo / Busser / dishwasher. Please contact Kirsten at: EMAIL: kibsen@douglaslake.com PHONE: 250-378-2611

GUEST SERVICES SPECIALIST

We are currently looking for an outstanding individual interested in continuing their career with Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC in Merritt, B.C. Work with one of the best F&I managers in the business and support our sales department. We welcome applicants interested in the business as well as seasoned veterans. QualiÀcations: • Previous Ànancial or banking services experience. • Strong data entry skills. • Analytical and computer skills. • Previous BDC call center experience a strong asset. Health Care Plan With Full BeneÀts Please contact in conÀdence our General Manager Richard Antonenko at richard@murraygmmerritt.com, Phone: 1-250-378-9255 or apply online at

Sagebrush Golf & Sporting Club requires employees for all departments including cart attendant, Housekeeping, Turfcare, and the Proshop. Candidates are asked to specify their preferred area of employment. Entry level positions start at $12-14/hr. plus fuel allowance. Please send resumes attn: Norley Calder, Course Superintendent Email: ncalder@sagebrushclub.com or by fax: (250) 378-9799

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Interior Community Services-Merritt is looking to hire a permanent, full-time Family Support Worker. This is an outreach role which works closely with individuals and families to support them in various issues including violence, addictions and mental health through coaching sessions and home visits. Frequent travel is required. The successful candidate will have a degree in Social Work and one year recent related experience. Valid CPR-C, Class 5 driver’s license, safe driving record and own vehicle is required. This position is 35 hrs/week and pay starts at $18.31. Please submit resume to: cmorrey@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca

Sales

1 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro. (1/2 month FREE) 4 bdrm bsmt suite on Bench. $1000 including all utilities.

2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities. 3 bdrm duplex. $950 plus utilities on Bann Street. 2 bdrm in Sixplex. $650 inc utilities (x2). (Lower Nicola) 2 bdrm house. Newly renovated/ fenced yard $750 plus utilities 2 bdrm house. $850 plus utilities.

Houses For Sale

2 bdrm house. $900 plus utilities. Fenced closing to town. 3 bdrm house. $950 plus utilities. 3 bedroom Sun Valley Court townhouse. $1000 plus utilities. 3 bdrm house. $875 plus utilities.

Merchandise for Sale Garage Sale 345 Turner Ave. Saturday May 24 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Garage Sale Hub Ofﬁce - 1802 Chapman Fri. May 23 9 - 2:30ish Garage Sale Saturday May 24 Curling Centre 2025 Mamette Rd. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Man’s Yard Sale!! Thurs., May 22 - Sun., May 25 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (each day) 2501 Aberdeen “back yard” (Industrial with some large items atv boat etc.)

Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Custom made headache rack, 30 gal fuel tank, and 5th wheel hitch for sale. 250-862-6706 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030

Real Estate Sales

Available Jan. 1, 2014

2 bdrm Apt. $675 plus hydro.

2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities.

Garage Sales

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1 bdrm Apt. $575 plus hydro.

May 7th, 2014

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

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Houses For Sale

1 bdrm Aprt. $600 inc utilities.

1 unit available, 1st Áoor unit ideal for seniors

1988 Quilchena Ave.

English Springer Spaniels CKC Reg. Puppies Champ lines, tails docked, vet checked, 1st shots, guaranteed. Home raised, well socialized. Ready May 30. $1,200. peterandskye@gmail.com (250) 392-1440 Williams Lake

Houses For Sale

4 bdrm Upper Floor of House. $1000 plus utilities. 4 bdrm suite on Houston, 2 ½ baths. Fenced yard. $1200 plus utilities. (Up to $300 Fortis Gas included) EXECUTIVE OFFICE – ALL INCLUSIVE Perfect for accountants, mortgage brokers etc. Storefront / private waiting room and entrance Includes all furnishings, reception, ofﬁce equipment & utilities Available Immediately $700

250-378-1996 Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs! MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

KENGARD MANOR Spacious 1 bedroom apartments.

F/S, heat and hot water included. Starting at $625/mth Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent

For appointment call

250-378-9880

NICOLA APARTMENTS Clean one and two bedroom. Starting at $600/month. NO PETS

MOVE IN BONUS 1 month free rent

250-378-9880 SALES CONSULTANT We are currently looking for an outstanding individual interested in continuing their career with Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC in Merritt, B.C. We welcome any person that is interested in the business as well as seasoned veterans. Why we're an excellent company to work with: • New, simpliÀed professional pay plan with guaranteed income based on volume. • Work with one of Canada's 50 best managed companies • Comprehensive training program with industry experts Health Care Plan With Full BeneÀts Please contact in conÀdence our General Manager Richard Antonenko at richard@murraygmmerritt.com, Phone: 1-250-378-9255 or apply online at www.murraygmmerritt.com

Home and Land Packages Springbank Ave, Merritt

Completely Serviced City Services Turn Key STARTING FROM

$249,900.00 Call 250-573-2278 Toll Free 1-866-573-1288

7510 Dallas Drive, Kamloops www.eaglehomes.ca

SUMMIT APARTMENTS Brand new 2 bedroom apartments References required. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. 250-280-7644 2 bedroom Sandpiper apartment for rent $750 or for sale $108,000 Available immediately. Phone 3787116

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$750/month incl. heat & laundry.

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

NICOLA APARTMENTS Clean one and two bedroom. Starting at $600/month. NO PETS

MOVE IN BONUS 1/2 month free rent

250-378-9880 Duplex / 4 Plex Available May 1st two bedroom duplex. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, utilities included. Fully fenced front and back yards. $950 per month. 250378-0887

Mobile Homes & Pads Available immediately, one bedroom trailer. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, utilities included. $800 per month. 250378-0887

Modular Homes Celebration over 35 Years In the manufactured Home Business. We specialize in customizing Modular & Manufactured Homes and Park Models. Price match Guaranteed. 1-800-339-5133

Homes for Rent 3 bdrm on Bench; 2 decks: n/s $1000 plus utilities. Avail June 1st. 250-315-8118 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 living room, house for rent. Very large and spacious. Available immediately. Nice and clean. With jacuzzi tub. Everything included. 250-378-4392 Fully reno’d 3 bdrm house. New carpet, new ﬂooring, new paint etc. Nice and clean. Avail immed. 250-378-4392 One bdrm apartment for one adult only. N/S, N/P, heat & cable incl. $525/mon. Ref’s. 250-378-2954

Rooms for Rent Furnished room avail. immed. $465/mon. Incl. util. Call 250378-5128

Suites, Lower 2 bdrm basement suite for rent. Close to town, nice yard, util. incl. Avail immed. 250378-4392

SNIFF OUT A NEW CAREER IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

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Suites, Upper

Auto Accessories/Parts

Auto Financing

3 bdrm upper suite. W/d, shared fenced yard, pet friendly. $850 plus 1/2 utilities with references. 250-377-6888

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of Doreen Isitt, deceased, formerly of 1951 Granite Ave., Merritt, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Doreen Isitt, deceased, are hereby notiÀed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor C/O Lila Harris, P.O. Box 1685, Merritt, BC VIK 1B8 , on or before June 19th, 2014, after which the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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