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CRUISERS SHINE

Over one hundred vintage, custom and collector cars gathered in Central Park for the annual Show ‘n’ Shine car show.

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ASSETS ASSESSED

A new report submitted to city council estimates that as much as $48 million in Merritt’s infrastructure is out of date.

The third annual Nicola Canoe Pull featured eight RCMP officers helping to guide six canoes, paddled by local First Nations youth over a two-day trip.

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FESTIVAL SEASON

Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

RCMP ready for Rockin’ River No additional police will be brought in to work this weekend for the second Merritt Rockin’ River Music Fest, but all officers will be on deck.

“The members that we have will be working, and some of them will be called in to work overtime shifts,” said RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore. She added that police had no problems from the festival site last year.

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Dunsmore said the number of people attending the festival this year is anticipated to be about the same and police

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“They have their own on-site security, so they deal with any of the problems there and if they have any problems they will call us.” Dunsmore said police may also conduct some foot patrols around the festival site as well.

“Otherwise our members are here to work in the community,” she said, adding that officers will conduct road checks and keep an eye out for intoxicated people.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS CAR SHOW

Beauties and beasts highlight 22nd Cruisers Show ‘n’ Shine Michael Potestio and Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Beautiful sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted the 116 entries in this year’s Nicola Valley Cruisers annual show ‘n’ shine celebration at Central Park on Sunday, and the hundreds of interested onlookers who turned out to see the beauties and the beasts.

Exhibitor Geoff WalterHughes from Okanagan Falls could be found diligently wiping off the bugs from his gorgeous 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe.

After nine years of work putting the car together, it’s good to keep the body sparkling, especially in the 30-degree heat, said WalterHughes.

“On a day like today, [the bugs] bake so hard onto the paint,” he told the Herald.

“This your toy?” one passerby asked.

The vintage Chevy has been on the road four years now, and Walter-Hughes has had it on display at the Merritt car show for two years in a row.

“We were here last year in the cold rainstorm and wind,” he said with a laugh.

The Master Deluxe is as old as he is, and he’s glad to own the four-door Chevy, even if it wasn’t the cool car people clamoured over during his youth.

“When I was young — many years ago — the thing for a young guy was to have a two-door sedan or a coup or a convertible. Fourdoor cars were grandpa cars,” he said, adding that many of the four-door models haven’t been saved over the years.

“A few guys have told me, ’Just be glad you’ve got it Geoff,

because there’s not many around,’” he said.

Building the car required parts from around the U.S. and Canada, and from multiple makes and models.

“Some parts are easy to find, some are hard, because a lot of the parts to old cars [come from] mom and pop operations,” Walter-Hughes said. “They make what they want and then they stop and go on vacation. A lot of places I dealt with in the States said that all they can do is put me on the wish list.”

Fortunately, for Merritt’s Quinn Pooley, the lion’s share of the restoration work had already been done on his behemoth — a twin rear-axle 1958 Chevy Apache workhorse of a machine that has been used by both the American and Canadian military.

“I’ve replaced seals and that, but that’s about it,” said Pooley, who acquired the six-wheel-drive monster three years ago. The 44-inch tires are the tallest allowed on public roads.

Known as Tweety’s Revenge (think Looney Tune cartoons) by its previous owner, the 10,000pound truck drives more like a tank than a pickup.

The beauty-and-the-beast theme played out in the awards given out at the end of the day by the Nicola Valley Cruisers.

The Mayor’s Choice trophy went to El and Anita Donovan’s sublime 1936 Ford Coupe out of Loon Lake/Cache Creek, while Vintage Plaque honours went to Merritt’s own Sherry Brabant for her one-and-a-half ton 1935 Ford dump truck that her dad used for hauling sawdust to homes in the Kootenays for heating.

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INSIDE (Above) Geoff Walter-Hughes’s beauty — a 1938 Chevy Master Deluxe 4-door. (Below) Quinn Pooley’s beast — a military-grade 1958 Chevy Apache. Photos by Michael Potestio and Ian Webster/Herald

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CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS ENVIRONMENT SELECT COMMITTEE & CITY SOCIAL PLANNING SELECT COMMITTEE The City of Merritt is seeking a maximum of three (3) members of the public to sit on the City’s Environment Select Committee. The Environment Select Committee develops and recommends policies to Council regarding the status and management of the air, water and land within the jurisdiction of the City of Merritt. This committee reviews all matters referred to it by Council that fall within the Committee’s scope and provides input on existing or proposed bylaws, policies and programs of the City that have the potential to have a positive or negative impact the quality and sustainability of air, water and land. The Environment Select Committee provides a perspective on services, events and capital projects related but not limited to climate change, green technology and energy efficiency.

The City of Merritt is seeking four (4) members of the public to sit on the City Social Planning Select Committee. The City Social Planning Committee advises and makes recommendations to Council on policies, priorities, new initiatives and direction to maintain and improve the social well-being of

residents. This committee provides advice to the Council on the development of action plans to deal with a variety of social issues affecting the Nicola Valley community, such as youth engagement, homelessness, access to social assistance programs.

It also provides a cross disability perspective on inclusion and accessibility affecting all persons with disabilities and ensures that the committee process engages the broad community, including seniors, aboriginals, ethnic groups and others.

Individuals interested in applying, please ensure that your Letter of Interest clearly states which committee wish to sit on. To apply please forward your intention by letter prior to August 15, 2016 by 3:00 p.m. to: City of Merritt Melisa Miles Director of Corporate Services PO Box 189 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Or email to mmiles@merritt.ca

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Thursday July 28th: 6:00 am - 8:30 pm Friday July 29th: 6:00 am - 8:30 pm Saturday July 30th: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday July 31: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm BC Day Monday August 1 - Facility Closed Adult Admission $4.00 • Teen Admission $3.00 Child Admission $2.40 • Senior Admission $3.00

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OTHMAR VOHRINGER The OUTDOORSMAN It is no secret that British Columbia is one of the most sought-after fishing destinations in the world. Annually, thousands of anglers from all over the world travel to our province to fulfil their dream to — at least once in their lifetime — have been here.

Over 400 million dollars in revenue annually is added to the government coffers from recreational anglers, proving that fishing is very popular and important to our economy.

Considering that British Columbia has more than 20,000 kilometres of coastline, tens of thousands of kilometres of streams and rivers and over 50,000 lakes and ponds that hold a Avid outdoorsman Othmar Vohringer makes sure to enjoy all of the local fishing sports around large variety of all kinds the Nicola Valley during the summer. Photo courtesy of Heidi Vohringer of fish species you can was factual. It also was a testiof fishing opportunities offers say without bragging: mony to the fact that the majora variety of angling experi“B.C. is the best place in the ences for both the beginner and ity of the people living here are word for fishing.” avid outdoor enthusiasts. As the expert. There are many Having said that, the anglers, we’re a truly privileged lakes with a large population best place to fish in British people to live right here in the of smaller, catchable trout that Columbia is without question best place on earth to fish. can reach up to four pounds right here in the Thompson – Unlike the thousands of — with the average being 15Nicola district. Be that one of anglers travelling hundreds to 20-inch fish for the angler hundreds of lakes and ponds, wanting to catch many fish and and often thousands of kilomethe rivers Fraser, Thompson, for the beginner who is learning tres from all over Canada, the Coldwater or Nicola, or any USA and the world to come to how to fish. of the many other streams that Then there are the lakes that British Columbia, we are never flow though our region, you are managed for large fish, with more than an hour’s drive away can be assured there are fish from world class fishing. trout of up to 15 pounds and to catch. From prehistoric sturBest of all, this has been higher providing the opportugeon to salmon, trout and many made possible because anglers nity to catch the biggest trout other fish species we have it all provide the millions of dollars of a lifetime. Most of our lakes here. needed to keep and manage are easily accessible for fishing It has been said, and I our fishery. from shore and most also feabelieve this to be true, that For those of you that are ture boat ramps. you can fish in the Thompsonnot into fishing and wonder Some other lakes, often Nicola region every day for all what the long lines of vehicles where the best trophy fishing of your life and you still have pulling boat trailers are all is to be had, are not so easily not managed to fish every about on the highway headaccessible — making a fourplace. ing towards Merritt, now you wheel-drive vehicle a necessity.

The long warm season, plus know; they are all coming to These lakes also usually have nutrient-rich and clean water in our area are a perfect mix to equipment-use restrictions (such the place where fishing dreams as fly fishing only), and reduced come true. sustain large and healthy fish limits or are catch-and-release populations.

Othmar Vohringer lives in the only.

In addition, many of our Nicola Valley. He is an animal Some years ago, Merritt lakes are annually stocked by behaviourist and outdoor writer for the Freshwater Fisheries Society used the slogan “Fish a lake a hunting magazines in Canada and day for as long you stay.” That of BC with millions of trout of the U.S. www.othmarvohringer.com. was a good slogan because it different species. The diversity

Police pulled over a vehicle on Highway 97C on Sunday evening (July 24) for speeding near Corbett Lake, and the male driver was found to have a warrant for his arrest out of family court in Surrey, B.C. He was held in custody to be returned to court.

On Monday morning (July 25) at about 2:30 a.m. an RCMP officer pulled over a vehicle on Nicola Avenue for speeding.

The 21-year-old female driver was charged with speeding, and additional charges followed.

“She had no insurance on her vehicle [and] was a prohibited driver, so charges came out of that,” said RCMP Const.

Tracy Dunsmore.

On Sunday (July 24) at about 3 p.m., police received reports of a minivan driving erratically on Highway 97C near Merritt.

Police ran the license plate and learned the plate and VAL tag had been stolen out of Surrey, B.C. Police located the vehicle and arrested the 63-year-old driver, who refused to consent to a breathalyzer test.

He was charged with possession of stolen property, failing to provide a breath sample, and both dangerous driving and driving while prohibited.

The driver had a 61-year-old passenger with him, who was charged with possession of a prohibited substance for marijuana that was found in the vehicle.

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Celebrating agriculture Our lives are touched by the agricultural industry each and every day.

The foods we enjoy come JACKIE TEGART from hard-work- View from the LEGISLATURE ing farmers, growers, processors and manufacturers — many of them based right here in Fraser-Nicola. This sector is also a huge contributor to our provincial economy. It was a record year for B.C.’s agricultural and agri-food sector in 2015, with revenues topping $12.3 billion for the first time.

We take great pride in our long ranching and farming history here in Fraser-Nicola, and in the nutritious products offered up by our local farm families. I’m also noticing a renewed interest in farming on the part of our young people, and it’s important for us to nurture that. Last year the province signed a 10-year memorandum of understanding with 4-H BC, to help engage young British Columbians with careers in agriculture.

We’re also encouraging people to buy local. The $8 million Buy Local program offers funding for B.C.’s agriculture, food and seafood sectors to enhance local marketing efforts to increase consumer demand and sales of B.C. agrifoods.

I encourage everyone to buy local and support our agricultural community at this year’s Nicola Valley Fall Fair on Sept. 3 and 4, which coincides with the exciting Pro Rodeo.

And don’t forget to stop by the Nicola Valley Farmers Market on Saturdays through Oct. 8.

While we’re at it, let’s celebrate our region’s forestry roots at the first annual Loggers Sports Show which takes place Sept. 23 to 24 at Merritt Central Park. Even sooner, you can check out all the musical talent at the Rockin’ River Music Festival this weekend.

Jackie Tegart is the MLA for FraserNicola.

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Solar Impulse begets airline changes As I write this, Solar Impulse is already in the air on the last 48-hour leg of its remarkable journey: the first round-the-world flight by an aircraft that uses no fuel GWYNNE DYER except sunlight. By The international the time you read STAGE it, pilot Bertrand Piccard will probably have landed in Abu Dhabi, to global acclaim. And you can’t help wondering: is this the future of flight?

There are about 100,000 commercial flights per day, and the aviation industry burns just under 300 billion litres of fuel each year.

Commercial aircraft are responsible for about 2 per cent of the human race’s carbon dioxide emissions.

So electric airplanes that burn no fossil fuel would be very helpful, and Bertrand Piccard thinks that this is indeed the future. “I make the bet that in 10 years we will have electric aeroplanes flying with 50 passengers for short- to medium-haul flights,” he said.

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noise, and land in urban airports, making no disturbance for the neighbours... And maybe sometime people will say this all started with a crazy idea of flying around the world in a solar aeroplane, and the outcome was useful for everyone.”

But Solar Impulse, with the wing-span of a jumbo jet, can carry just one person.

Photoelectric cells on the wings power it during the day, and recharge the batteries that take it through the night (barely) — but its average speed is only 75 km/hr, and it took 17 flights and fifteen months to travel around the world, so we are still a long way from the Promised Land.

You can’t just scale Solar Impulse up and get an electric-powered commercial aircraft that carries 50 people, let alone the 500 passengers that they can jam into a long-haul 747 or A380. The basic problem is coming up with light-weight, high-capacity “traction” batteries — ones designed to provide the main power for large vehicles for a period of hours — and progress on this front has been very slow.

Traction batteries are still nowhere near the weight-to-power ratio that would be needed for an airliner, and there are no signs of an imminent breakthrough. Solar Impulse may equal a Boeing 747 in size, but it weighs only 2 tonnes.

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(The empty weight of a 747 is 129 tonnes.) So we should not expect electric airliners any time soon, and people are not going to stop flying voluntarily. Is there any hope out there?

Maybe so. Aviation fuel has always been derived from petroleum because no other energy source provides as much power for the same weight. (There are no coal-fired aircraft.) But what the engines need is just a high-octane fuel; they don’t care where it comes from.

There are two other places it might come from. One way is by growing oil-rich algae in giant vats (salt water or waste-water will do), and crushing it to separate the oil, which can then be refined to extract an octane fuel in the usual way. Exxon Mobil and Synthetic Genomics have spent $100 million on this project since 2009, but they still have much work to do in creating the fast-growing, high-oil-content algae that would make it commercially viable.

The other way is by taking carbon-dioxide directly out of the air, and using a catalyst to combine it with hydrogen to create an octane fuel. Several teams have working prototypes of machines that will extract the carbon dioxide from the air at a modest cost in energy, and the hydrogen can be obtained just by splitting

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RE: DYER: WHAT WOULD TRUMP IN OFFICE LOOK LIKE? (July 25)

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He was never meant to get in as U.S. President and he won’t, but what he will do is take the spotlight away from the real issues and allow Clinton to get elected without competition or a lot of news coverage.

You have to read between the lines and understand that the system in the U.S. is very corrupt and heavily protected by the rich. Trump is a player in the game and he’s doing a good job at keeping media distracted.

— posted by “Glen Rutherford” on July 26

HERALD QUESTION OF THE WEEK

RE: DYER: WHAT WOULD TRUMP IN OFFICE LOOK LIKE? (July 25) Trump essentially said he would tear up NAFTA and SLA, and renegotiate to benefit Americans, like it doesn’t already… I say toss those agreements all together and raise the prices on electricity, oil, gas and other commodities we have been selling at a discount because of them.

— posted by “Cotton Eyed Joe” on July 23

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RE: NINE REMAIN IN SEARCH FOR ROCKIN’ RIVER OPENING ACT (July 25)

Will you be attending the Rockin’ River Festival at some point this weekend?

Also some of the road to Rockin’ River contestants will be playing at Spirit Square Friday and Saturday to compete to play Sunday at Rockin’ River fest.

Make sure come check it out — over 15 artist attending downtown this weekend.

— posted by “Jim Beckett” via Facebook on July 26

RE: FARMLAND PROTECTED FROM REFORESTATION (July 19) Unless the people are watching for situations like this and many other problems, they go undetected and there is no oversight by our government.

Loopholes for businesses to take advantage. Self-regulation does not work. Put some people back on the very important job of protecting our people and land. The Ministry of Environment doesn’t exist for the people’s protection but big business.

— posted by “Urysz Urysz” via Facebook on July 20

PREVIOUS QUESTION

RE: MERRITT FIRE RESCUE SAYS NO TO NALOXONE (July 14)

Are you playing Pokémon GO?

I bet they would change their minds if it happened to a loved one of theirs’ and yes it can happen to any family. Very irresponsible decision.

— posted by “Nan Fox” via Facebook on July 24

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RE: MERRITT FIRE RESCUE SAYS NO TO NALOXONE (July 14) Paramedic care at the scene is best delivered by those trained to do so. If I have a fire, I want a fireman, if I’m injured I want a paramedic, if I am caught in an altercation, I want a policeman.

— posted by “Allen Peters” on July 15

Flying towards carbon neutrality From Page 6 water molecules.

In both cases burning the fuel will, of course, produce carbon dioxide, but it will be precisely the same carbon dioxide that was originally taken from the air to combine with hydrogen or grow the algae — so the process as a whole is carbon-neutral.

Since this approach would not require replacing or even modifying the entire 25,000-strong fleet of commercial aircraft, it is certainly more promising for the short and medium term.

There is another potential environmental prob-

lem linked to fuel-burning aircraft, and that is the “contrails” (condensation trails) they often leave behind them. The contrails are formed by water vapour from the engine exhaust that freezes when the humidity is high and the air temperature is low, usually in the upper troposphere. They can last a long time and spread out until they turn into cirrus clouds covering large parts of the sky.

Such clouds let most sunlight pass through inbound, but reflect heat back to the surface in the night-time. How big an impact contrails have on global warming is still not settled, but it may be as big as the effect of carbon dioxide from aviation

fuel. Conventional aircraft can only avoid contrails by flying lower, which means higher fuel consumption and much more turbulence — but electric aircraft would not leave contrails at any altitude.

So congratulations to Bertrand Piccard and Solar Impulse’s other pilot, Andre Borschberg.

Maybe we will have electric airliners one of these days, if only somebody can come up with the right battery — but in the meantime we should be working hard on making carbon-neutral fuel. é Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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NICOLA VALLEY HISTORY

Tracing Merritt back to a fork in its history The history of the non-Indigenous man in the Nicola Valley goes back to a simpler time in 1866.

The first European settlers SUSAN GEARING-EDGE came in 1867, A looking glass attracted by the TO THE PAST call of the West.

Thousands of people made their way to

Alex Coutlee, A.E. Howse, Edward O’Rourke, Rev. John Turner and Rev. George Murray all came to the valley between 1874 and 75.

The wagon road connecting Spences Bridge to Nicola was built between 1876 and 77 and over it travelled the Guichons, The Quenvilles, the Lauders, the Rileys and the Hamiltons.

The honor of teaching the first school in the Nicola Valley goes to Melvin Woodward, who began his tutoring duties in 1876 in Lower Nicola.

The city of Merritt, when it was known as Forskdale. Photo courtesy of Nicola Valley Museum and Archives

the valley. Railway officials were not impressed by the name Forksdale so the name was changed to Merritt, in honor of William Hamilton Merritt, who led a team of men responsible for the building of the Kettle Valley Railway.

Large-scale coal mining

by Middlesboro Collieries Quilchena Avenue, taken around 1918. Photo courtesy of the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives

the Pacific coast. Many of them ended up in the Interior of British Columbia.

Arriving at places like Lytton and Spences Bridge on the old Cariboo Trail, they made their way into the Nicola Valley and onto the shores of what is now known as Nicola Lake. Many of them were captivated by the temperate climate and the potential of the soil surrounding the lake and decided to make the valley their home.

The first European settler was Edwin Dalley, an architect from London, England, who pre-empted some land and put up a homestead at the foot of the lake.

News of how pleasant the Nicola Valley was spread quickly and it wasn’t long before Mr. Dalley had company.

George and John Clapperton, William and John Charters, Harry Winny, Sam, Ben and Joe Moore, the Palmers, Thomas Carrington, Thomas Woodward, Byron Earnshaw and Henry Lindley all settled in the late 1860s or early 1870s. They were followed by William Voght, Jesus Garcia and James Chapman who settled in Forksdale (now Merritt), and the Carringtons who settled in Lower Nicola.

John Douglas took up some land at what is now Douglas Lake.

The entry of British Columbia into the newly formed Confederation of Canada in 1871 gave a new impetus to settlement in the province and many more families moved into the area. The community of Nicola was expanding and it looked as if it might be destined to become a great city.

John Clapperton became the first government agent as well as postmaster and justice of the peace in the Nicola Valley. Mail service was once a week. The first church in the valley was the Murray Church built by Rev. George Murray in Nicola in 1877. The church is now a historical landmark.

From the late 1870s to the early years of the 1900s, the population of the valley increased gradually-based on an economy of farming, ranching and mining.

Beginning in 1893 the valley was connected with the outside world by a stagecoach that took passengers to Kamloops and Spences Bridge.

A milestone for the area was the building of the Kettle Valley Railway and the arrival of the first train at Coutlee on June 4, 1906. This was the beginning of a great deal of activity and development and was instrumental in opening up multiple possibilities for the valley and surrounding areas.

The establishment of a railway station at Forksdale, which was situated close to the coal mines, helped it become the commercial centre of

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ROAD REPORT

Infrastructure issues imminent Highway to be resurfaced Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

In total, $48 million worth of City of Merritt infrastructure is out of date according to a report presented to city council by Scott Shepherd of Urban Systems.

Shepherd said that the City of Merritt owns about $250 million in assets, and of that amount, $48 million is past its theoretical life expectancy.

“That infrastructure hasn’t failed, but it has passed its service life,” Shepherd said. “You may be seeing some service disruptions, maybe in the roads or some pot holes … water mains may be breaking, there may be some blockages in the sewer mains.”

In 20 years, about $142 million worth of that $250 million will be past its service City workers were busy cleaning up Spirit Square on Wednesday, July 27. Ian Webster/Herald life, Shepherd said.

“There’s a big infrastructure investtypical of a lot of the communities Urban In all, 55 per cent of parks and recrement likely required in the next 20 years in Systems deals with. ation assets remain within their life expecMerritt,” Shepherd said.

Next steps suggested by the report are to tancy, 46 per cent of water system assets The report states the city should be still have life left in them and 45 per cent of create a centralized database of the city’s investing about $6 million annually in order assets, and developing financial policies and the city’s vehicles and equipment assets are to sustain existing infrastructure over the a long term plan for increasing revenues. within their life expectancy. course of its service life.

The city intends to use the report to The remaining life expectancy of city However, the city currently spends about assets is lowest amongst roads, buildings and develop a long term financial plan along $1.8 million replacing and retaining current with taxing and funding strategies, Thiessen the stormwater system. infrastructure, director of finance, Sheila There are 27 per cent of the city’s build- said.

Thiessen, told the Herald.

Shepherd said its also important that the ing assets remaining within their life expecShepherd said that for the city to concity engage the public in the discussion of tancy, and 30 per cent of the stormwater tribute $6 million per year will be a chalthe importance of infrastructure, what it’s system and 34 per cent of the roadway lenge given it’s current revenue levels. going to take to provide services in the comsystem still within their life expectancies.

Thiessen said that while closing that gap munity and how much investment is going The expected remaining life of wastewater in funding is a goal for the city, it’s one that to be needed. system assets is said to be 37 per cent. will need to be tackled over the course of Funding to complete this Asset The report states that the city’s roadway many years.

Management Investment Plan report was system has the largest replacement value at The remaining life of assets outlined provided via UBCM, Thiessen said. $76 million, and Shepherd said a lot of the in the report is highest amounts parks and The report can be found online at mermunicipality’s future infrastructure investrecreation, the city’s water system, and its ritt.ca in the city’s July 12 agenda. ment should be focused on this area. vehicles and equipment.

Shepherd said Merritt’s results are

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Driving between Logan Lake and Ashcroft will be a little bit smoother after a recently-tendered highway resurfacing project on Highway 97C is completed.

The $3.1 million project was awarded to Belvedere Place Contracting Ltd. from Kelowna, it was announced via press release from the B.C. government on July 20.

Jackie Tegart The project MLA for Fraser-Nicola will pave all of the lanes from Logan Lake to 10 kilometres past the Highland Valley Copper Mine.

“Our local highways are essential pieces of infrastructure that keep our communities connected and our regional economy moving,” said Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart. “This investment is a commitment by our provincial government to strengthen B.C.’s infrastructure so that we may continue to grow our local economies.”

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PROVINCIAL NEWS GENDER POLITICS

Transgender rights won did not vote against it. Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness said “gender identity and expression” has been legally recognized as part of “sexual orientation” in the code, along with race, colour, The B.C. government has passed amendments to its Human Rights Code to specify protection for ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, “gender identity and gender expression,” a reversal marital or family status, sex, age and criminal conviction unrelated to employment. by the B.C. Liberals after years of say“I would point out that this has ing transgendered people are already not been done for any other group,” protected against discrimination.

Throness said. “One might specify Premier Christy Clark and Justice certain races or religions or ethnicities.

Minister Suzanne Anton staged a I can think of many disabilities, say group photo with MLAs and transof developmental delay, or perhaps gender advocates before the legislation impairment of sight or hearing or was introduced Monday. Vancouversome other impairment, who must West End NDP MLA Spencer experience discrimination as well.”

Chandra-Herbert, who has advocated Throness said he does not accept the change for the past five years, said that “gender is fluid,” but rather is the government has finally relented. “fixed” and a product of biology. He “The minister has to admit that added that the change is “not about what we were saying all along was Suzanne Anton Justice Minister protection as much as it is about the correct, that in order to have your programs that will flow from this sperights protected, you need to know cial recognition.” you have rights,” Chandra-Herbert said. “You Surrey-Panorama MLA Marvin Hunt cited rulneed to see your rights in the Human Rights ings that found transgendered people are protected Code.” against sex discrimination.

Anton said the changes don’t provide addi“Transgender people are clearly included in the tional protection against unfair treatment when B.C. Human Rights Code,” Hunt said. “Now, the seeking a job or an apartment, but meetings with transgendered people convinced her to add gender Jews aren’t mentioned in the code, but they are also covered.” expression to the list of prohibited grounds for disNDP MLA Selina Robinson said Throness’ crimination. comments “sounded like he felt the government “They have been legally protected, but they got bullied by the LGBTQ community.” The have not felt protected,” Anton said. “So it’s Vancouver Pride Society refused to allow Premier extremely important for a community that is vulChristy Clark to walk in their parade last year nerable that they know they’re protected, that they unless she supported Chandra-Herbert’s amendknow government is behind them.” ment.

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Thank You A Formal Thank from to the Community of Merritt from the Cow Trail Classic Race Committee and Merritt Mountain Bike Association. The cross country mountain bike race took place on Saturday June 11, 2016 at, Coutlee Plateau.

The Cow Trail Classic planning committee would like to extend a special thank you to all those involved including race sponsors, volunteers and community partners.

Your generous contributions helped to create a successful race and we could not have done it without you!

Our Sponsors include: Platium: City of Merritt Mayor and Council, Nicola Valley Tourism, TECK Highland Valley Copper.

Gold: Tolko Industries Ltd., Yaki Joes Pizza, Rotary Club of Merritt – Sunrise, Interior Savingsand Credit Union Silver: Work N Play Merritt, Investors Group: David Brown, Norgaard Ready Mix. In-kind donations: LNB, Shulus Forest Enterprises, Tim Hortons, Home Hardware, Merritt Lumber, Extra Foods, Breathe Bikes, Canadian Tire, McDonalds, , Local Ramada Merritt Hotel,, IMBA- Sprockids, MEC, Sunrype, CIBC Merritt, Ambler, Katherine Benny – for making some really cool wood engraved medallions, Camelbak, Icebreaker, Explore Gold Country, Shaw TV, Left Field Cider, Merritt Printing/ engraving, Bike Café in Kamloops.

Community Supporters: Kyle Young and Provincial Wildfire Training Centre Crews - every time we’re out on the trail we’re reminded of their hard work to fall danger trees and prep the trail for the race.

BC Ambulance Service and the local crew who volunteered a full day with us, BC Rec Sites and Trails, RCMP members who helped with traffic control– Tracy Dunsmore and family, Q101, Merritt Herald, Shaw TV, City of Merritt Leisure Services Team, Giant Vancouver Race Team, Scott Bike’s Race Team, Merritt Photo/Fun for Amateurs All, Merritt outdoor photography club, The Bailey House and friends, Pink Bike, The many businesses in Merritt that let us hang our poster and those who helped us with the finer details of hosting a race � If we have overlooked any sponsors and supporters we truly apologize. Thank you for your support. You are truly appreciated and we look forward to returning the event here again next year!

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Merritt $300,000+ 131637 2950 MCLEAN PLACE 134234 2363 COUTLEE AVENUE 135175 1376 DOUGLAS STREET 135158 1630 BANN STREET 135767 1563 COLDWATER AVENUE 127816 2930 MCLEAN PLACE 128756 3051 HILTON DRIVE 131067 2326 GARCIA STREET 135213 1737 JUNIPER DRIVE 133925 2465 PAIGE STREET LN 134753 3350 PANORAMA PLACE 134284 2450 NICHOLSON AVENUE 135092 1849 PINERIDGE DRIVE 135113 3358 PANORAMA PLACE 135151 1502 RIVER STREET 136010 3793 PETIT CREEK ROAD 132647 5240 DOT RANCH CUTTOFF RD Homes on Acreage 136008 453+461 WILD ROSE DRIVE 136131 381 WILD ROSE DRIVE 132178 4960 STEFFENS ROAD 136184 2521 KINVIG STREET 135991 1837 NICOLLS ROAD 132182 DL3520 MILL CREEK ROAD 134236 5929 BEECH ROAD 135809 1444 LOON LAKE ROAD CC 134647 2397 CARRINGTON STREET 135632 2397 TORGERSON ROAD 135993 2721S COLDWATER ROAD 133346 6621 MONCK PARK ROAD 134663 757 COLDWATER ROAD 133142 1593 MILLER ROAD 127775 1323 MIDDAY VALLEY ROAD 136011 3793 PETIT CREEK ROAD 134693 1577 MILLER ROAD 132648 5240 DOT RANCH CUTTOFF RD Bare Land 132760 1849 VOGHT STREET 135536 1925 COUTLEE AVENUE 130526 1410 WALNUT AVENUE 133649 1600 CHESTNUT AVENUE 133651 1640 CHESTNUT AVENUE 133884 1585 CHESTNUT AVENUE 127815 2488 SPRINGBANK AVENUE 133648 1685 CHESTNUT AVENUE 130261 1914 QUILCHENA AVENUE 133776 1305 FIR AVENUE 131295 6681 MONCK PARK ROAD 127723 6357 MONCK PARK ROAD 132195 2556 ABERDEEN ROAD 129746 2980 PANORAMA DRIVE 131680 1926-52 NICOLA AVENUE 127935 2208 COYLE ROAD 132723 LOT 1 ABERDEEN ROAD 132331 2819 ABERDEEN ROAD

PRICE 315,000 323,000 325,000 328,000 329,900 329,900 353,000 358,000 379,000 419,000 419,000 454,900 469,000 480,000 569,000 1,486,000 1,595,000 187,000 299,000 449,000 485,000 485,000 499,000 515,000 550,000 599,000 675,000 725,900 779,000 799,900 999,000 1,175,000 1,486,000 1,560,000 1,595,000 39,900 49,900 63,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 70,000 79,900 80,000 98,000 129,000 189,000 195,000 245,000 299,000 450,000 899,000 1,300,000

MLS #

House # STREET

Commercial 132967 2302 132968 2326 134949 2040-52 125491 2175 132977 2338 135428 377 134988 2040-52 119521 1988 Logan Lake 132485 347 133958 208-279 132453 310-400 135395 306-279 129026 67-111 134765 460 135228 11 131605 307-400 133315 303-400 135036 29 128450 21 133956 9 134651 11 133847 15 129866 154 135950 314 136183 LOT B 125620 31 133017 419 133022 227 133293 182 135521 136 136185 125 135705 315 134935 4621 132922 3809

PRICE

CLAPPERTON AVENUE CLAPPERTON AVENUE NICOLA AVE(Business only) NICOLA AVENUE CLAPPERTON AVENUE MERRITT-SP BR HWY NICOLA AVENUE NICOLA AVENUE

89,000 150,000 160,000 220,000 310,000 425,000 499,000 529,000

POPLAR DRIVE ALDER DRIVE OPAL DRIVE ALDER DRIVE CHARTRAND AVE(Business) OPAL DRIVE SAPPHIRE COURT OPAL DRIVE OPAL DRIVE TOPAZ CRESCENT TOPAZ CRESCENT SAPPHIRE COURT COPPER COURT GALENA AVENUE PONDEROSA AVENUE LL LINDEN ROAD TUNKWA LAKE ROAD BRECCIA DRIVE OPAL DRIVE BIRCH CRESCENT PONDEROSA AVENUE LL PONDEROSA AVE LL JASPER DRIVE BASALT DRIVE TUNKWA LAKE ROAD PINERIDGE DRIVE LL

33,500 62,500 64,000 69,900 79,900 89,000 89,000 95,000 99,900 99,900 100,000 129,900 150,000 165,000 184,900 189,900 198,000 199,900 209,000 222,500 225,000 259,000 399,900 429,000 464,900 495,000

2450 NICHOLSON AVE

$454,900

Beautiful and meticulously cared for bench home that features quality finishing throughout! Home is a wonderful open concept, vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, master on the main, large bright kitchen, 3 bathrooms, & a 2 car garage. Backyard is fully fenced yard & has fruit trees. 2 Bedrooms up & 2, possibly 3 down, with huge daylight family room. Call listing agent to view this quality home.

MLS# 134284

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NICOLA VALLEY HISTORY

Electricity brought boom to Merritt From Page 8

A powerful connection to what matters most

and Diamond Vale Coal and Iron Mines in 1908 caused huge growth in Merritt which reached its peak in 1912. Nicola, which was formerly the business hub of the valley, started to fade away as many businessmen left the community to re-establish themselves in Merritt. The first post office opened in 1908 with George Armstrong as the postmaster. The Coldwater Hotel was built during the 1910 construction boom. The first houses were built in Collettville.

In 1911, Merritt’s homes and businesses lit up with electric light — another first.

That same year Merritt was incorporated as a city and elected Isaac Eastwood as its first Mayor.

By January 1912, the city had a population of more than 2,000 residents (today the population is more than 8,000).

At the time, Merritt had eight general stores, five real estate offices, two lumber yards, two blacksmith shops, five department stores, one meat market with cold storage, two rooming houses, five churches, four liveries, four hotels, two banks, one theatre, one tailor, a drug store, jewellery store, brewery, saddlery, steam laundry, bottling company, a photo studio, two bakeries, three shoemakers, two newspapers, three barber shops and three restaurants.

That’s quite an economic boom!

For more information on the history of Merritt and the Nicola Valley, call or come and visit the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives, 1675 Tutill Court, (250)-378-4145.

You can also visit our website at www.nicolavalleymuseum.org., or follow us on Facebook.

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MOVING REAL ESTATE BC LTD. #102, 2840 Voght Street, Box 236 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8

250-378-6166 – TF 1-877-841-2100 www.century21.ca/movingrealestate July 28th, 2016 - August 10th, 2016

FEATURE HOME

RENOVATED HOME ON HUGE LOT 2678 Priest Avenue Completely renovated 2 bedroom rancher with den, on 19,500 sq.ft. lot with 40 x 26 detached shop with an attached garden shed. This 1116 sq.ft. home has be updated inside and out and is completely move in ready!. Updates include kitchen, bathrm, furnace, HW tank, flooring, paint, tiling, siding and more. #2719 15 ACRES

HERITAGE HOME

NEW

NEW

Charming 4 bedrm, 2.5 bath rancher with full basement in downtown location, with large rooms throughout, all new windows & doors, boiler system & HW tank, new roof in 2008, updated floors & bathrms.

#2720

#2721

bench Lot

$299,900

IN DESIRABLE AREA

NEW

PANORAMIC VIEWS

NEW

A great property is a well developed subdivision of acreage lots. Tis unique 15+ acre property has large amount of river frontage & hydro at lot line. Well not in place but potable water is within 16 ft of depth.

$289,000

RENOVATED

NEW

Beautifully renovated 3 bedrm hald duplex with attached 1 car garage located in quiet cul de sac. Upgrades include custom maple kitchen cabinetry, new counter tops, S/S appl., new flooring, electrical panel & more.

Spectacular views from the custom 3 bedrm cedar home with loft on over 1 acre. Has HW floors, vaulted ceilings, rock F/P in living rm, open kitchen, large deck and fully fin. basement.

#2723

#2728

$179,900

IN LOWER NICOLA

uced

NEW

$264,900

$529,900

PARADISE LAKE

uced

red

red

Beautifully finished 3 bedrm, 3 bath rancher with full basement, spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek cabinetry, main floor laundry, large master ensuite. Large back deck with Pergola & sunken hot tub.

2 bedroom mobile on popular Lower Nicola Park. Home has new roof, vinyl siding and windows. 10x20 back deck. Inside of home needs some TLC. BC Electrical upgrade has been completed.

Enjoy this 3 bedrm lakefront home full time residence or vacation getaway. Just 7 km off Connector to Kelowna. Home is part of 10 acre parcel jointly owner by 28 parties.

Full time caretaker, if needed.

#2722

#2227

#2683

#2645

ON 10 ACRES

$365,000

EXCELLENT STARTER

$35,900

UPDATED TOWNHOME

$309,000

ON 22 ACRES

NEW Great family home on 10 acres in Sunshine Valley features 5 bedrms, 4 baths, full bsmt, an wrap around covered deck.

Shop has 6500 sq.ft., (1500 sq.ft. insulated with concrete floors & hoist).

This 3 bedroom rancher has had extensive updating of new roof, windows, doors, siding, addition, deck, flooring, bath plus new 22x24 workshop/garage. Close to schools, parking & shopping

Totally updated 3 bedrm home with new paint, most flooring, kitchen counters, cabinets & bathrms. Enjoy the sunroom and back patio. Has 2 car garage and home is well cared for.

#2615

#2616

Approx. 22 acres just minutes from Merritt. Nicely renovated 4 bedrm home. Great horse property with a 44x36 horse barn & 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 bath, open style country kitchen. 2 car garage, new drilled well & nicely landscaped.

#2643

#2733

$679,000

$224,900

$261,900

NICELY LANDSCAPED new

Exquisite cascading views of the Nicola Valley from this 7535 sq.ft. lot. All access roads are paved, water & sewer to lot line and is close to all amenities. Make the first stop toward building your dream home

$79,000

Office Is Open Saturday 10:00 – 2:00 pm.

Stop in and pick up a package!

$699,900

Very nice Bench home with many recent renovations including windows, roof, paint, flooring, fixtures & S/S appl. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 baths and fully finished bsmt. Private backyard with new deck, fruit trees, workshop, U/G sprinklers, double garage RV parking.

#2726

$345,000

Coldwater Hills

Grandview Heights

Located on Veale Road

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS

Prices Starting at $89,000 + GST

Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains.

Close to shopping and college.

Start building your dream home today!

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. Road are paved with city services in place. Call for details.

PRICE REDUCTIONS!!

Prices starting at $139,900 + GST

Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST

Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcels with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt.

Power at

lot line & many lots have preapproved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells. New perimeter fencing.

Call for complete details.

#1869

#1726

Located Off Lindley Creek Road

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

#1928

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Century 21 Moving Real Estate BC Ltd. Doug Beech (Owner) 378-4219

Don Gossoo Managing Broker

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd. in prime location

executive home

250-378-6166 • Fax: 378-4344 or Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100

Janis Post 315-3672

private yard

custom built

HERITAGE HOME

Nice Bench home with many recent reno’s including windows, roof, paint, flooring, fixtures & S/S appl. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 baths and fully finished bsmt. Private backyard with new deck, fruit trees & workshop.

#2703

#2704

#2726

$369,900

$359,900

$345,000

Personal Real Estate Corporation

315-3043

Charming 4 bedrm, 2.5 bath rancher with full basement in downtown location, with large rooms throughout, all new windows & doors, boiler system & HW tank, new roof in 2008, updated floors & bathrms.

#2721

$299,900

Custom built rancher in very desirable neighbourhood. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, HW floors, deluxe Jennaire kitchen. 12x16 sunroom and large open deck. RV parking.

#2680

$349,900

3 bedrm rancher with fully basement, pool & RV parking. New updates include a new roof, siding, bathrms, paint, U/G sprinklers, deck & new pool deck. Nicely landscaped with mature foliage.

Impeccable home with stunning panoramic views. This home has ad extensive renovations & upgrades over the years both inside & out. Basement has custom sliding doors to stamped concrete deck and pool.

#2701

#2715

$359,900

$459,900

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd. HUGE LOT

bench rancher

NEW

NEW

Beautifully renovated 3 bedrm hald uplex with attached 1 car garage located on quiet cul de sac. Upgrades include custom maple kitchen, S/S appl, flooring, electrical updated, back fence, stone patio & more

Completely renovated 2 bedroom rancher with den, on a 19,500 sq.ft. lot with large 40x26 detached shop with attached garden shed. 1116 sq.ft. home updated inside & out and is move in ready!

This attractive 3 bedrm rancher is nicely decorated with wood, brick & fabric accents. Has gas F/P, wide hallways, family room & ample storage. Private fenced backyard with deck & storage sheds.

Beautifully finished rancher with full basement, 3 bedrms, 3 baths, main floor laundry, deluxe ensuite, vaulted ceilings, custom Mill Creek cabinetry, central A/C, BI vac, S/S appl., & large back deck with pergola.

#2723

#2719

#2717

#2727

in ground pool

new In prime Bench location with amazing views, this 4 level split home features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, HW floors, central Air & vac, fully finished basement & private terraced backyard with U/G sprinklers.

Brad Yakimchuk

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC • www.century21.ca/movingrealestate

ON THE BENCH

Beautiful 4 bedrm family home on the Bench with 2 car garage, extensive updates and move in ready. Backs onto city tennis courts with panoramic views of the valley. Full daylight basement with family rm.

Don Ward 315-3503

Ray Thompson 315-3377

RENOVATED

$179,900

$264,900

$283,000

IN DESIRABLE AREA

NEW

$365,000

good neighbourhood

brand new home

close to shopping

immaculate home

VAULTED CEILINGS

GREAT LOCATION

quiet setting

NICE VIEWS

COZY RANCHER

full duplex

good starter

Nice 4 bedroom home in good area and close to schools. The kitchen has been updated with good visibility to open dining and living room areas.

Deck off the kitchen. Fully finished basement with family & rec.room.

2 bedroom rancher with 1560 sq.ft., open concept style kitchen with grante countertops and large great room with fireplace. Property has great views and perfect for retirees or young couple. GST applies.

Perfect opportunity to buy this 2 bedroom strata unit in a great retirement community.

Tastefully decorated level entry home with left bedroom and bath, perfect for guests. Enjoy the lovely private patio & carport parking.

Basement entry home in good area with 2 bedrm ground level suite. 3 bedrms up, HW floors, large open kitchen, master bedrm with jetted tub & W/I closet. Nicely landscaped & fenced backyard.

Newer home on the Bench with views of the valley. Open concept, deluxe kitchen , crown moldings throughout. Living room has BI entertainment center & electric fireplace. Home Warranty. Seller will pay

Cozy 2 bedroom house with open style kitchen.living room. Single garage with possible teen or visitor units. Home was completely redone 10 years ago. Has fruit trees. Currently rented.

#2676

2 bedroom rancher close to all amenities.

Home is very clean & in good shape, with oak kitchen comes with appliances. 2 car garage, private backyard with workshop, shed & covered concrete deck.

Side by side duplex on corner lot, good for investment. 2 or 3 bedrooms per side, 12 x 32 single garage. Is close to elementary school and convenient store.

#2660

5 bedroom home on large lot, close to all amenities. Features newer laminate floors on main, newer paint, furnace, soaker tub & new roof. Fully finished basement with family room. RV parking.

Large family home in good neighbourhood in Lower Nicola. 4 bedrooms, living room with wood burning fireplace, large dining & family room also with fireplace. Large yard with nice gardens.

#2663

Spacious 5 bedrm, 5 bath home with open kitchen/family area, vaulted ceilings, 6 ft crawl space for storage, 2 large sundecks in private backyard, gazebo, & fish pond.

Great location.

#2672

#2681

#2685

#2640

#2687

#2691

$329,900

PRIME LOCATION

$349,000 TOWNHOME

$249,000

$329,900

#2653

$435,000

#2598

$265,000

$319,900

$359,000

impressive rancher

CUTE & COZY RANCHER

immaculate home

great neighbourhood

walk to shopping

full duplex

Large home in great neighbourhood at end of cul de sac, and lot has over 13,000 sq.ft. yard with space for a shop. 4 bedrms, 2 baths, full basement & single garage.

Needs some TLC.

Nicely finished mobile home in Eldorado MH Park overlooking the river and golf course. Has 2 bedrooms, laminate floors, new skylight and comes with appliances.

Quick possession.

1800 sq.ft. rancher only 6 yrs old, 3 bedrms, plus bonus room above garage, open kitchen with all appliances, HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings, in excellent condition. Fenced backyard.

1100 sq.ft. rancher in walking distance to all amenities. Huge oak kitchen with open design, HW floors, woodstove for heating.

Big double lot with fruit trees, nice lawn & fish pond plus lots of parking

Quality built & immaculate family home in quiet area on 0.26 acre lot. Home has been well maintained, high quality laminate, 4 bedrms, 5 pce ensuite & 2 other full baths.

Has 2 bedrm suite with long term tenant.

3 bedroom rancher with open design kitchen/living room. Huge fenced backyard.

Close to schools. Good opportunity for first time buyers or retirees. Single carport.

Cozy older home with 2 bedrooms, fee standing woodstove in living room plus electric heat. In central location and easy walk to amenities. Currently rented for $700 per month.

This up and down duplex has 3 bedrooms up and 2 bedrooms in lower unit. Is close to shopping and downtown core. Has electric heat and separate meters. Currently rented.

#2708

#2604

#2563

#2667

#2732

#2673

#2690

#2689

d

#2606

#2637

$415,900

ADULT ORIENTED STRATA

$207,900

Quality built Cape Code style home on 0.44 acres with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, country kitchen, and a fully fin. bsmt. Has attached double garage plus a 32x28 shop/garage with 12 ft ceilings. Lot of RV parking.

#2611

$514,900 RENOVATED

ON 1.5 LOTS

old

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.

Perfect home for large family, this 5 level split features 4 bedrms, 3 baths, office, family rm, games rm, wine rm, stainless steel appliances, double garage and a great yard with lot of extra parking.

Completely renovated 3 bedroom home with new windows, some doors, exterior & interior paint, new flooring, trim, bathroom, appliances and HW tank. Unique design with spectular yard & new deck.

#2586

#2705

#2658

$389,900

$169,900

4 bedroom rancher with level entry and full daylight basement on the view side of Parker Drive. Features updated kitchen, HW floors and a new enclosed sun room. Has many updates.

#2706

$44,900

quiet location

CED

$309,900

4 level split family home with nice open

concept with sunken living room, gas F/P formal dining, large kitchen, new flooring, trim, paint, new roof, HW tank in 2015 & new gutters.

#2696

$289,500

in lower nicola

CED

$229,900

IN LOWER NICOLA

$419,900

desirable bench area

$139,900 investors

$119,000

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$274,900

$229,000 downtown

U RED

U RED

s

s $199,900

$259,900

FANTASTIC VIEWS

old

$149,000

RIVERFRONT

sol In popular Sun Valley Court. Bright open concept of living/dining and kitchen areas.

2 bedrms & den upstairs with laundry + 2 baths and powder room on the main. HW flooring, gas F/P Strata fees are paid for

$169,000

priced to sell

DETACHED SHOP

This executive Bench home has 4 bedrms on main, 1 down, custom fir cabinets with granite counters, S/S appliances, 4 baths & rec.rm & family rm. Nice inground pool and patio for BBQ’s.

$255,000

d

sol

2 bedroom mobile in popular Lower Nicola Park. Home has new roof, vinyl siding and windows, 10x20 deck in back. Inside of home needs some TLC. Bring offers.

Very clean home with 2 bedrms, great open floor plan, island in kitchen & central A/C. Very nice yard with flower garden & cedar hedge for privacy and a covered sundeck for those BBQ days, and a woodshed for storage.

4 bedroom home, close to all amenities. Has great street appeal, mature landscaping, fenced backyard & a single garage. New roof in 2015. 3 bedrms up, 1 down, country style kitchen & large rec.room.

Great opportunity for investors, retirees or first time buyers. One bedroom apartment in well managed building with an elevator.

Close to schools, store & transit. Strata fees $167 per month.

New 3 bedroom home with basement entry in area of new development. Open concept kitchen with granite counters, large great room with gas F/P. GST applies.

Double garage.

Great starter home in the heart of downtown, perfect for investors, retirees or young couple. 2 bedroom with kitchen/ eating area, good size living room, lane access and deck area in back.

#2683

#2612

#2725

#2635

#2659

#2702

$35,900

$69,900

$249,900

$59,000

$379,000

$159,000

First time buyers

Renovated

GOOD FAMILY HOME

IN LOWER NICOLA

brookmere

newly renovated

STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME

GREAT STARTER HOME

APARTMENT

nicely upgraded

spences bridge

Enjoy this remodeled home close to all amenities. This warm, bright home has one bedrm on the main with a master half a floor up. Lower level has family rm and laundry with access to garage

Nicely renovated 3 bedroom home with inlaw suite and close to elementary school.

Has new flooring, paint, trim and bathroom down. Shared laundry. Large flat lot with detached garage.

Home features 4 bedrms, HW floors, large gourmet kitchen with appliances, sunken living room, newer shingles, some windows & exterior doors in past few years & A/C. RV parking.

2 bedroom mobile home on 0.7 nicely landscaped lot. Has attached single car garage with shop. Covered patio area, many fruit trees and room for additional outbuildings.

Perfect retreat for outdoor enthusiast with year round activities. Close to fishing, crosscountry skiing, quading & more. Beautiful 2 bedrm home with open kitchen/living room, double garage, lots of parking.

Completely redone 4 bedroom home close to the downtown. Home has newer kitchen, flooring, bathrooms up & down, windows, doors, trim & casings, wood burning stove downstairs, front porch & siding.

This 3 bedroom rancher has had extensive updating.

New roof, windows, doors, vinyl siding, addition, deck, flooring and bathroom plus a new detached 22x24 workshop/garage. Excellent location & close to schools, 2 parks & downtown.

Home has 3 bedrooms up 1.5 baths, newer windows and siding and a partly finished basement with rec.room. Close to elementary school. Lane access with

3 bedroom rancher with detached shop on large corner lot. This 1140 sq.ft. home has had many upgrades of electrical, bathrm, kitchen and a full concrete foundation.

Fully fenced with detached shop.

Full side by side duplex with fenced yard. Is close to Thompson River for salmon fishing.

Approx 475 sq.ft. and 1 bedroom each side plus a common are enclosed porch.

#2677

#2647

#2409

#2707

#2524

#2666

#2616

#2662

Quality built one bedroom unit in The Vibe. Open design plan with Maple shaker cabinets with granite countertops in kitchen, and comes with appliances. Nice view of mountains.

#2697

#2713

$229,900

WALK TO SHOPPING

2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. New plumbing with heat tape, 1 bath, comes with all appliances. Quick possession. Close to golf course. Pad rent $346 per month.

#2674

$46,900

$219,900

HERITAGE CHARM

INVESTORS

Great opportunity to buy investment property. This 1 bedrm apartment is in well managed building, close to school, corner store & transportation. Has elevator in building for easy access.

#2634

in logan lake

$289,000

$59,000 UPDATED

#2630

$239,900

nicely finished

$229,900

TOWNHOME LIVING

Updates throughout. This 3 bedrm home is move in ready with new flooring, paint, trim, heaters, HW tank, toilet, bathrm counter & taps, receptables, switches & lights. New roof. Fenced backyard

2 bedroom mobile in popular Park, with nice open plan, large master suite, bright main bath with skylight & Jacuzzi tub.

Kitchen opens to living & dining room.

Large deck, carport.

Totally updated 3 bedrm home within walking distance to downtown. Has new paint, most flooring, kitchen counters, cabinets, bathrms, bright sunroom & patio area. 2 car garage.

#2558

#2468

#2684

#2643

$239,900

LOCATION, LOCATION

old

Nicely updated 2 bedrm mobile that’s move in ready. Owner has put on new roof with proper venting & HW in 2015, furnace has been updated & serviced regularly, new paint, extra large sundeck.

3 bedroom rancher in good area, close to schools & shopping. There has been renovations over the past 5 years of roof, siding & electrical. Has fenced backyard with lane access.

#2678

#2633

$48,500

fantastic opportunity

$319,000

This home has had many upgrades such as furnace, HW tank, insulation, electrical, plumbing, & windows. 3+ bedrms, new custom kitchen with newer appliances.

Wood stove in basement. Lots of parking.

s Immaculate 2 bedroom plus den rancher home in quiet cul de sac . This virtually brand new home has 3 pce ensuite, open concept design, gas F/P, crown moldings, large bright kitchen & detached garage.

$229,000

$149,900

$154,900

$64,900

$261,900

$224,900

investors

STRATA HOME

Nice end unit townhome with a bigger yard & less traffic. Tastefully decorated with 3 bedrooms up, off/play room, 3 pce ensuite, open kitchen & living room with 2 pce powder rm on main.

#2463

MOVING TO MERRITT?

$214,900

$129,900

#2607

$139,900

quick possession

Zoned C2 (Downtown Commercial) with possibility of working from home. This 2 bedroom rancher has a big yard in a cozy setting with lots of possibilities for a gardener. Single garage.

2 bedroom mobile in good condition, in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. Buy as personal residence or a rental unit. Storage unit on pad. Pad rent $360 per month.

#2692

#2688

$173,900

$25,900

$200,000

$???,900

INVESTORS

Side by side duplex with each side having 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen and living room plus a fenced backyard. Within walking distance to all amenities. Some reno’s have been done.

#2627

$159,900

Merritt offers very affordable housing prices and is ideally located at the hub of 3 major highways connecting us to the Lower Mainland, Kamloops and Kelowna. The surrounding area offers an abundance of recreational activities from water skiing and fishing at Nicola Lake, music festivals, golfing and curling to cross-country skiing, quading and hiking in Kane Valley. Merritt is a great community to raise a family, retire or invest in. Call us today.

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Custom cedar home on over 1 acre features 3 bedrms, 3 baths, open kitchen, large deck off nook area and rec.room in basement with 3rd bedrm. 1 car garage, raised garden beds & many fruit trees.

2.5 acres with 2 bedroom manufactured home complete with enclosed porch and spacious sundeck. Property has 28x26 shop with 200 amp service and covered RV space, covered wood storage & shed.

Gorgeous 4000 s.ft. home at Nicola Lake. Enjoy the floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lake, vaulted ceilings, double sided gas F/P, 5 bedrms, 5 baths, full bsmt, 5 pce ensuite, gourmet kitchen & much more.

3100 sq.ft. open concept home with master bedrm w/4 pce ensuite on the main plus 3 bedrms down, 3 baths, huge office/den, living room with vaulted ceilings, large view windows. Large workshop + double garage.

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Approx. 22 acres just minutes from Merritt. Nicely renovated 4 bedrm home. Great horse property with a 44x36 horse barn & 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 bath, open style country kitchen. 2 car garage, new drilled well & nicely landscaped.

Stunning 13 acre property with newer custom built rancher with huge covered deck & fully fin. Basement. Meticulous outldgs, 5 car garage/shop, hay shed, 40x36 barn with 5 stalls, 3 paddocks & 2 wells.

Enjoy this waterfront rustic cabin on gov’t leased land. Cabin has kitchen with eating area, living room & 1 bedroom on the main with small loft above, a lake side deck and their own dock. It’s located 30 kms northwest of Merritt.

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Great property in well developed subdivision of acreage lots. This unique 15+ acre property has a large amount of river frontage, hydro at lot line. Well is not in, but potable water is within 60 ft of depth.

Private acreage, treed with great access to Spius creek. Several good building sites, has a drilled well and hydro to lot line. Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.

Rare property that includes R-3 and FD zoning. FD allows the Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans such as an additional residential zoning or M-1 for Light Industrial.

This open concept rancher has a walkout basement & quality features like vaulted ceilings, rock F/P in huge living room with HW floors, spacious kitchen with island, 2 bedrms up, 2 down, large wet bar and games/rec.

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Great location on corner lot with 7300+ sq.ft. building, zoned C4 with site specific zoning to allow offices, lawyers, doctors, etc. Lots of parking. High visibility. For sale or lease.

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Almost 2 acres, fully fenced with a good producing well. This 3 bedroom home has had many upgrades such as new windows and doors, 2 large sundecks, some new siding & unfinished basement.

Located just 15 minutes from Merritt, this acreage would be great to build your dream home on.

Easy access off highway, open, rolling hills, some trees, nice views, a well in place and power on road.

Located only 2 km from city this historical south facing parcel sits on bench above Highway 8 with panoramic views, 31 acres in hay that can yield 3 crops annually, has marketable timber, a rock quarry and 3 bedrm home.

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Perfect place to build the home of your dreams at Nicola Lake on 1.055 acres. Nicola Lake is great for all water sports, fishing & sailing. Two golf courses nearby.

OUR CENTRAL LOCATION AND AFFORDABLE PRICES MAKE MERRITT A GREAT PLACE TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS.

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In busy location with tenant. Total of approx. 6600 sq.ft. with 4100 sq.ft. on main, 1050 in basement and 1520 on top floor than could be living quarters. Great opportunity.

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264 ACRES

0.8 acres with 62 x 32 ft insulated shop in TNRD but on edge of town. Easy access to highway. Zoning allows for manufacturing, wholesale commercial, service industries, restaurant & more.

$159,000

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#2724 Downtown building on corner lot with 3 residential suite up and 3 commercial suites on ground floor. All suites have been updated in past 3 yrs. Roof done in 2010. Excellent P.O.I.

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

$539,900

2 ACRES Located 20 mins from Merritt off Hwy. 97C, just south of Mamit Lake, this 2 acre property has drilled well, septic approval and power at lot line. Excellent location for outdoor enthusiast.

GST applies.

Great acreage to build your dream home.

Has easy access from highway, rolling hills, some trees, nice views, a well in place and power on the road. Adjacent lot also available.

#2694

#2698

$109,000

$176,900

SPIUS CREEK ESTATES

Gorgeous property with approx. 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing through. A great variety of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR. Has old farm house & shop. Hydro to house, 2 titles.

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$1,250,000

Beautiful lakeview home as a full time residence or perfect getaway. Just 7 kms off connector at Elkhart Exit. Enjoy the 4 season activities. Home has 2 bedrms on the main with open living room/ kitchen & master in loft + unfin. Bsmt.

2 acre lot in prime industrial area, close to city limits. Current zoning is “Future Development”. Water and sewer are not connected, requires application.

Immaculate 8500 sq.ft. pre-cast tilt-up building on corner lot of 0.8 acres. Easy access from highway on truck route. Has 6400 sq.ft. of retail space + 1600 sq.ft. of warehouse on ground floor. Paved parking, loading dock.

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$890,000

20 ACRES

Priced below assessed value. Bring your ideas & build your dream home in this up and coming Bench subdivision. Geotech report & blueprints available. Services to lot line.

#2668

$279,900

$59,900 RESIDENTIAL LOT

Great building lot in popular subdivision.

Nice and flat, close to elementary school & shopping. Close to walking trails along the river. Services are to the lot line.

Zoned R-2.

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Located off Petit Creek Road

$57,000

$900,000

Amazing 1 acre lakeview property with stunning panoramic view of the valley. Perfect recreation property or year round residentiace. Great lake for boating, fishing, windsurfing & more.

Prices starting at $199,000

#2540

#2710

AT NICOLA LAKE

BENCH LOT

These approx. 10+ acre lots are located approx. 15 minutes from Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning views of the valley & some are riverfront. GST is applicable.

Call for more details. Disclosure available.

Recreation commercial waterfront lot allows for multi-family resort, Pub, restaurant, marina, etc. There are a total of 3 lots available, listed separately, side by side for a total of 12 acres.

Water & sewer not connected.

#2669

#199,000 LAKEVIEW LOT

Build your dream home on this 0.25 acre lot in a very desirable area on Pineridge Drive, the last lot on the street being offered for sale. Possible building plan available. Zoned R1.

#2599

$92,500

Just under 1 acre lot with exquisite views of Nicola Lake. Lot allows you to mold the property to your exact specifications.

Lake offers many year round activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

#2411

$199,000

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1.

Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details.

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Nicola Valley Radiator Brian your commitment to hockey in Merritt goes above and beyond.

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MERRITT HERALD Congratulations, Brian!

A well-deserved honour for Mr. Hockey in Merritt. It’s been a pleasure and an education working with you all these years.

Go Cents, go!

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Brian Barrett Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

When Merritt’s Brian Barrett walked up onto the stage at the South Okanagan Events Centre on July 22 2016, to join the likes of hockey legends Brendan Morrison, Murray Baron, John Grisdale, Pat O’Neill and the 1998-99 Vernon Vipers, he wasn’t being honoured for just one great, memorable season, or even a highlyregarded five-to-ten-year career in Canada’s frozen game.

Instead, the 65-year-old Barrett was being acknowledged and honoured by the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame for a lifetime dedicated to the sport, and in particular, the Merritt Centennials — the longest, continuously-run franchise in the British Columbia Hockey League.

During the 40-plus years that he has been associated with the smallmarket, Junior A club, Barrett has done it all for the Cents — from rink attendant at the storied Nicola Valley Memorial Arena to coach, general manager, director of hockey operations, owner and governor of the club, and most everything in between.

Born in the Nicola Valley in 1951, Barrett was introduced to hockey on local ponds and an open-air rink before the age of five. He played house hockey until the midget level, when he starred on a Merritt team coached by the local Anglican church minister.

Two seasons with the BCHL’s Penticton Broncos were followed by a final junior year with Barrett’s hometown Copper Kings.

Starting in 1971, Barrett began

working for the City of Merritt.

Within a year, he was working at the local rink — and his connection to the newly-arrived Centennials’ franchise was sealed.

The next several decades saw Barrett move behind the bench on several occasions, manage the front office, bankroll the team, and work tirelessly on the organization’s behalf — locally, at the league level and across the country.

Over the years, Barrett has met and worked with numerous individuals who have had a profound effect on him — from coaches like Joe Tennant and Luke Pierce to players such as Allan Kerr, Al Rushton, Bill Muckalt, and Brent Desmerais, along with dedicated, hardworking citizens of the community like Frank Etchart, Beth Nadeau, Rusty Brewer and the members of the Centennials booster club.

Has it all been worth it? You betcha, says Barrett. Every minute of it.

“I would like to thank all the people of the community of Merritt, and all those who attended the event in Penticton, for their unbelievable show of support. I would especially like to thank my family — my wife, Sherry, my son, Jason, and my daughter, Tracy, for all their support and understanding over the years, and my sister, Janis, for travelling out from Toronto for the induction ceremony.

“I encourage all the people of Merritt to stay the course and keep junior hockey alive and well in the Nicola Valley. I invite anyone interested in becoming involved with this great hockey franchise to do so.”

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Getting to the core of existence I work with many clients, some with crisis issues, and others working on personal growth.

Inevitably, a question arises as to the meanGWEN RANDALL-YOUNG ing of our expe- Psychology riences, and, FOR LIVING ultimately, the meaning of life.

Members of the human species have probably always speculated about these things, as though there might be a mysterious answer just outside of our grasp.

Actually, it may only be with the evolutionary development of the logical left brain that we began looking for “answers” and logical explanations. Prior to that, there was more likely a simple acceptance

of the earth and the sky, and the cycles of life. A person with an untrained ear may be brought to tears by a beautiful symphony. The mind does not even enter into the analysis of the technical merits of the piece.

I have a deep appreciation for the philosophical nature of the human mind, and my bookshelves have more books on philosophy than any other subject.

However, sometimes I find more meaning, more richness, in a shaft of light breaking through a few clouds. The song of the wren singing happily in my willow tree touches my heart directly, and tells me more about the meaning of life than all the reading in the world. When we look to other sources to find the meaning of life, we deprive ourselves of the essence of our journey here.

People who choose partners or careers on the basis of what parents or peers

expect, wake up in mid-life feeling like strangers in their own bodies. If we adopt what someone else decides is the meaning of life, then we might miss the point of being here. It is for each one of us to create or develop meaning in our own lives and experiences.

There is no one all-encompassing meaning to life. Meaning is not somewhere “out there,” or an answer at the back of some cosmic workbook. Meaning is something we create within our own minds. Those who feel there is nothing to live for, no purpose to their lives, are the ones who have not created a higher purpose. They have not stepped outside themselves enough to have meaningful interactions with the world, other living things, and their own psyches. If no apples fall into my basket, then there is no point sitting under this apple tree. If the blessings of life are not coming to me, then

why stay? The focus becomes so narrow, that it is impossible to be happy.

If our goal is to be happy, then we are bound to be disappointed. Happiness is what comes when we accept that our soul has its own journey, independent of the demands of our egos. Even if we have a life filled with suffering, we can find a noble path through the pain. It is not easy to do this, but the difficulty of the endeavor makes its accomplishment that much more precious. We experience our own souls whenever we are deeply touched, whether it is with joy or with sorrow. This is what the experiences of life facilitate, and why sometimes it is best not to analyze, but simply to be.

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SUNNY DAYS

Hot tips for staying cool this summer Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

A festival go-er cools down in the Nicola River during the Bass Coast Festival earlier in July. Despite the torrential summer storms this July, Environment Canada continues to predict a hot dry summer for the Nicola Valley, which has prompted Health Canada to issue tips for staying healthy in the sun.

Despite the torrential downpour earlier this week, the dog days of summer will soon be upon Merritt and the Nicola Valley.

Michael Potestio/Herald To prepare for the long days in the sun, Health Canada has issued some reminders for people of all ages about staying safe while enjoying the heat. With the Merritt Rockin’ River Festival set to take over the Nicola Valley for the B.C. Day long weekend, it’s a good time to review sun safety.

Hot temperatures, warns Health Carolyn Palaga, MSc, Aud (C) Canada, can bring serious health risks to even the most healthy people.

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Schaef at home!

Homeboy leads Rebels to slo-pitch title with two home runs Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

This year’s Merritt mixed slo-pitch finals couldn’t have been more exciting. The last weekend of the summer season wrapped up with a trio of sizzling championship games that went right down to the wire.

In the ‘A’ final, a pair of three-run homers by Payton Schaefer led the Rebels to a come-frombehind 16-14 victory over Kleats Up. Schaefer’s second dinger came in the bottom of the seventh and final inning, with two runners on base and his team down a run.

Relishing the opportunity to be the go-to guy, the Schaef stepped up to the plate and promptly walloped the second pitch over the fence.

Rebel teammates swarmed out of the dugout to begin their celebration as Schaefer loped the base paths with a grin from ear to ear.

The ‘A’ championship game was a tight

affair from beginning to end. Both teams had the sticks working in the first inning, maxing out at six runs apiece.

The score stayed close until Kleats Up erupted for another sixrun inning in the fourth to go ahead 13-10. The middle of the Kleats’ batting order featured the formidable quartet of Tyler Edwards, Mike Hendricks, Eric Schmidt and Briar McNaney.

Schaefer’s sixthinning heroics started with a long fly ball that rattled off the outfield fence, followed by a scorching run around the base paths to beat the throw to home and tie the game.

Strong Rebel relief pitching by Simon Cisco (in for Lisa DeWinter-Garcia) held Kleats Up to one run in the top of the seventh — setting the table for Schaefer’s final at-bat and game-winning moon shot.

The Rebels made it to the ‘A’ final with a tough 12-10 decision over City Furniture in

one semi-final, while the Kleats upset regularseason champions Dirty Dozen 17-14 in the other semi.

The ‘B’ final ended with no shortage of controversy as a runnerinterference call on the base path between second and third ended the game, and gave Not Even a 14-12 victory over a visibly-upset Scared Hitless.

In the ‘C’ final, a five-run sixth inning, followed by a shutdown seventh, gave The Hundreds team a comefrom-behind 13-10 win over Stone Cold.

A total of 20 teams took part in the annual Merritt summer slopitch league. The standings going into the twoday tournament finals: 1. Dirty Dozen 2. Rebels Detox 4. Kleats Up City Furniture Not Even 7. SWAT Scared Hitless 9. Brew Jays Non Athletics 11. Caught Lookin’

(Above) The Rebels’ Payton Schaefer beats the play at the plate for a three-run insidethe-park home run in the bottom of the fifth inning to tie the score at 13-13. Kleats Up players in the picture are (left) catcher Sadie Colter and pitcher Chris Stump.

(Right) Shaefer is congratulated after his walk-off threerun dinger in the bottom of the seventh inning gave the Rebels a come-from-behind 16-14 victory and the Merritt slo-pitch title for the 2016 summer season.

(Lower right) The winning Rebels (back row, left to right) Schaefer, John Christian, Dave Russell, Aaron Moses, Grayson McMaster, Rod Anderson, Simon Cisco, Terry McRae, Ben Clarke, Nade Chillihitzia, Moose Coutlee, (front row) Christine Anderson, Tiffany McRae, Miles Emslie, Ivy McRae, Montana Leverre, Lisa DeWinter-Garcia, Shannon Chillihitzia, (Missing) Travis Sterling, Erickson Sheena, Gary Gilbert. Ian Webster/ Herald

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Local lacrosse players return with silver medals Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Five young athletes from Merritt represented the Nicola Valley community and the Thompson-Okanagan region with pride at the B.C. Summer Games in Abbotsford. The biennual event ran from July 20 to 24.

Competing for Zone 2 at the multi-sport event were lacrosse players Anthony Tulliani and Mack Stead, rugby’s Keisha Henry and Jamie Neill, and track and field shot putter Leif Ellingsen.

Tulliani and Stead were key contributors to a Thompson-Okanagan box lacrosse team that placed second overall.

After going 3-0 in round-robin play, the Zone 2 lacrosse squad was edged 8-6 by Zone 4 (Fraser River) in a thrilling gold-medal final at the Abbotsford Rec Centre. Zone 5 (Vancouver-Coastal) took the bronze.

In seven-aside rugby action, the Zone 2 girls team had to settle for fourth place, following a 22-5 loss to Zone 4 in the bronze-medal match.

Henry played an important role in the Thompson-Okanagan team’s two prelim victories.

Unfortunately, Neill was relegated to the sidelines early in the Games, as she broke her right leg in her

squad’s second contest — a 24-0 win over Zone 7 (Northwest).

Neill underwent surgery for a pair of fractures to her tibia (the larger of the two bones in the lower leg). She is expected to make a full recovery.

Ellingsen,14, was Merritt’s lone participant in track and field, and had to wait until Saturday to compete in his event.

The up-and-coming shot putter, who represented Merritt Secondary School at this year’s provincial championships in Nanaimo, unfortunately fouled on two of his three tosses. His one measured effort of 8.85 metres was good for 13th place overall.

A total of 2,441 registered athletes, representing eight zones around the province, took part in this year’s

B.C. Summer Games, along with 479 coaches and over 300 officials.

Eighteen different sports were contested, ranging from baseball to wrestling.

More than 25 B.C. Games alumni will compete for Team Canada at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.

(Clockwise) Anthony Tulliani (left) and Mack Stead are all smiles after winning silver medals at the B.C. Summer Games in Abbotsford. Tulliani takes the ball past a Fraser Valley team defender. Stead keeps a Fraser Valley player in close check.

Lower Nicola’s Leif Ellingsen competes in the boys shot put event at the Summer Games. Keisha Henry carries the rugby ball into some heavy traffic in the preliminary game between Zone 2 (Thompson-Okanagan) and Zone 5 (VancouverCoastal). Zone 2 won the game 20-12. Merritt’s Jamie Neill was forced to watch the rugby action from the sidelines, due to a broken leg suffered early in her team’s second match. Ian Webster/Herald

MOTORCYCLE RACING

Bikers move to the top of the Canadian standings Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Four motorcyle racers with past and present ties to the Nicola Valley were in action on the weekend at the Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association’s Summer Nationals in Rimbey, Alta.

In the elite, heads-up Pro-Mod class, Merritt’s Matt Mackay-Smith rode his 2007 Kawasaki to a second-place finish behind Spencer Johnson from Penhold, Alta.

Competing headto-head in the ProMod elimination final, Johnson and his 2003 custom Koenig edged Mackay-Smith by a mere 52-thousandths of a second, with both riders exceeding 145 miles per hour on the eighthmile straightaway.

“Another few metres and Matt would have had him,” said MackaySmith’s dad, Al, a member of his son’s pit crew.

“It was a great race.”

Despite the loss,

Mackay-Smith has moved into first place in the CMDRA Pro-Mod standings after two stops on the 2016 five-race circuit. He leads Johnson by 21 points.

Also tops in the nation is former Merrittonian Derek Rose, now living in Strathmore, Alta.

Competing in bracket racing’s Super Bike division, Rose rode his 1979 Kawasaki to first-place in the qualifiers (0.002 reaction time) and number

one in the elimination rounds, thanks to a finals victory over Riley Toth from Medicine Hat, Alta.

With a dial-in time of 6.60 seconds, Rose’s best elimination pass was a sizzling 6.606 clocking at 102.49 miles per hour.

Also racing in the Super Bike class were Merritt’s Roger Bouchard and former Lower Nicola resident Dale Rose. Both riders were eliminated in the first round of elimina-

tions; however, Bouchard went on to win the Gas Shoot Out gamblers race later the same day.

Three races remain in the CMDRA series — Aug. 7 in Edmonton, Aug. 20 to 21 in Medicine Hat and Sept.

24 to 25 in Mission, B.C. (Upper right) Derek Rose on his 2007 Kawasaki in the CMDRA Pro-Mod class.

(Lower right) Merritt’s Roger Bouchard and his 2005 Kawasaki in the Super Bike division. Ian Webster/Herald

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SUMMER GROUP MENTORING PROGRAM

Big Brothers, Big Sisters is hosting summer group mentoring programs. One lass will be for boys aged 9 - 12. It will be held from July 5 - Aug. 11.

Go Girls! Summer Group Mentoring Program July 21 Aug 11 Tues & Thurs 10:30-12:30 Girls 8-12 years old Both groups will be held at Interior Community Services.

For more information please contact Terry Baker, Program Coordinator at (250) 280-9959

MERRITT PICKLEBALL

Anyone interested in playing Pickleball, or just trying it out, please come to the Central Park Sports Box on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 8:30 a.m. until noon or Tuesday/Thursday from 6:30 p.m. until dusk to give it a try. Demo paddles are available for use. An easy sport to play and great fun and exercise. For more information call Brian at 250-378-7452.

WORSHIP SERVICE

The Living with Loss drop-in support group will be meeting the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 2025 Granite Avenue, Room 12. 250280-4040.

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The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. We also work to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact

2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church

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

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church

Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 2164 Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome — just come out and visit! For information call 250-378-5107.

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 1:30 p.m., cribbage and whist 2:30 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 10:30 a.m. duplicate bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday.

Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Saturday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. for more information phone 250-378-4407.

1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

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

Trinity United Church

N.V. FARMERS MARKET

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (age 4 - 8 yrs) - 10 am

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NICOLA VALLEY CRUISERS CAR CLUB

Are you interested in cars, cruising and joining in activities related to cars? Nicola Valley Cruisers car club would welcome you as a member. Meetings are monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at the Ramada at 7:00 p.m. For mor info call Russ or Charlotte at 250-378-2290.

Would you like to see a community performing arts theatre in Merritt, then the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society can use your help!

THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF CANADA

Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.

Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Jack Cross 250-378-2662 or Kim Jurriet 250-378-2672 for more information.

NEW TIMES

The Red Cross will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Please go to the hospital if you need medical equipment.

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

For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794

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Lower Nicola Summer Nights Flea Market. Vendors, concession, playground, a and entertainment. July 28, Aug.11, 25, Sept, 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Smith Pioneer Park. Interested vendor or entertainer contact on Facebook or call 250-571-3470.

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LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Join the N.V. Farmers Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In parking lot beside Baillie House from May 21 to Oct 8. Locally grown and handmade items. For more information phone Jean Arnason, market manager 250-378-6256

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At Historic Murray Church, Sunday July 31 at 10:30 AM. Murray Church was built in 1876. Church is located next to the gift shop on Nicola Ranch, Hwy 5a.

Everyone welcome to join the congregation of Trinity United Church at the service. More info: 250-3785735.”

Join the Fall Fair for their yard sales on July 23, 24 and August 7, 13, 14, 15 and 16. Yard sales will be held at the Fall Fair building on Lindley Creek Rd. If you would like to donate items please contact Kathy at 250-3784695, please leave a message if no one answers.

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Summer Dance Camp and Stage Crafts Camp to be held Aug. 15 to Aug. 19 at the Love To Dance Studio in the Olde Courthouse. Come and learn new dance steps and dance moves and/or learn to make costume pieces and stage decor. You must register before Aug. 5 to ensure a spot. For more information call 250-378-9898 or dance@telus.net

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Nooaitch Indian Band is a First Nation organization located in the beautiful Nicola Valley, west of Merritt.

Housing & Operations Manager Nooaitch Indian Band requires a Housing and Building Operations Manager, who under the direction of the Band Manager will primarily be responsible for the planning, implementation, management and review of all buildings and all band operations assets. He/She must conduct regular building inspections, and ensure all homes and buildings are maintained in good condition, and that all permits are in place. When required, He/She must schedule maintenance and repair work.

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Nooaitch Reserve # IR10 has 56 homes and over 140 community members.

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The primary function of this position is to support the Maintenance Supervisor with the LNIB’s public works operations, maintenance and repair activities, including organizing, directing and monitoring.

The position is also responsible for animal control by-laws. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

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(1) Full-time Aboriginal Child & Youth Mental Health Clinician Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as an Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health (ACYMH) Clinician. As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Clinician will provide culturally appropriate services and information which enhance the relationships and wellness of children and families who are experiencing signiďƒžcant challenges, in the Merritt area.

The position is under the direct supervision of the Executive Director. Evening and weekend work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Connects and collaborates with appropriate referral sources • Conduct intakes • Conduct mental health assessments and develop assessment reports • Conduct provisional DSM diagnosis • Develop and execute treatment plans • Maintain appropriate Clinical and administrative records KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Awareness of First Nations culture and issues affecting First Nations families and communities • Develop and maintain working knowledge and relationships with natural partners and supports in the communities • Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in Clinical Mental Health assessment, diagnosis and treatment • Ability to conduct suicide assessments and assist with crisis interventions • Comfortable with conducting both Psycho-educational and treatment focused group sessions to various ages • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or comparable degree with strong clinical skills • Education in DSM diagnosis and related treatments for common Mental Health challenges • Registered with a professional association • Related experience with responsibility for providing mental health services to children and families • Experience working with Aboriginal communities • A valid BC class 5 driver’s license and criminal record check are mandatory

Start Date: ASAP As Needed Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience Please submit your applications.

Those who are short listed will be invited for an interview.

For full job description contact SCFSS.

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume by E-mail Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director ExecutiveDirector@scwexmx.com Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualiďƒžed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

• 1st Aid, H2s an asset • Drug Testing • Lower Nicola Indian Band Member or of Nlaka’pamux Heritage It is our top priority to ensure a healthy and safe work environment for our employees and for everyone on our job sites. LNSS has a comprehensive safety program and expects the highest level of adherence to safety standards, LNSS safety procedures, OHS Legislation, and the BC Mines Act. Violations of safety standards will not be tolerated on any LNSS job site.

Physical Demands: Position requires employee to frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, reach and kneel. Employees must be able to lift 60 – 80 lbs above shoulder height

Deadline for Application;

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Submit Resume and Cover Letter: Lower Nicola Indian Band &YFDVUJWF "TTJTUBOU Work Environment: Work is outdoors and conditions include very cold temperature, very hot temperature, wind, flying dust, and slipping hazards. /BXJTIBTLJO -BOF Compensation: There will be no travel compensation or LOA for this role.

Applicants must be local to Highland Valley Copper. .FSSJUU #$ 7 , / About LNIBDC: The Lower Nicola Indian Band is a Nlaka’pamux First Nation whose 0S CZ GBY traditional territory surrounds the town of Merritt, BC. The Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corporation (LNIBDC) is a progressive birthright 0S CZ FNBJM FYFDVUJWFBTTJTUBOU!MOJC OFU development corporation dedicated to creating wealth, jobs and a healthy community while maintaining and respecting traditional values.

(Please include job title in email subject line) LNIBDC is committed to stewardship of its resources so that is provides for future generations. Our focus is on building opportunities that are Nlaka’pamux values, creating careers and improving the lives of all LNIB people.

Currently the LNIBDC hold business interests in various sectors including forestry, mining, agriculture, ranching, property management and energy.

Resumes must be submitted by e-mail to y.coutlee@lnibdevcorp.com or in person at the Lower Nicola Indian Band Office at 181 Nawishaskin Lane by August 4, 2016, Attn: Yental Coutlee

The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all those who apply; however, only qualiďŹ ed candidates will be considered for an interview.

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Crystal Sands is a gated, fully serviced, 110 lot lake front community with 24/7 on-site managers, security, paved roads and spectacular lake front properties.

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LEGAL NOTICE TENANT: Nancy Eileen Chappell

As of July 29, 2016, this is a 30 days notice of intent to sell 1985 FORD 2 WH DR PICK UP TRUCK: VIN: 1FTCR1052FUC00955 Amount owing in rents: $5,400.00 Landlord: Deborah Bennett Address of Landlord and Property: 464 Hwy 8, Lower Nicola, B.C. Date of Sale: August 29, 2016 @ 9:00 A.M.

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