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The trial of two men accused of firing multiple shots at a group of men in the street who wanted to fight them began this week in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops.

Michael Drynock and Kleon Pop each face a number of charges related to the incident, which took place on Coldwater Avenue in Merritt on the night of April 22, 2017.

Justice Dev Dley heard from a witness at the centre of the case who testified over the course of two days this week.

Court heard the 26-year-old witness recruited four friends to confront the two men after Drynock suckerpunched him earlier in the day at a house party in the 2500-block of Coldwater Avenue.

Everyone at the party had been drinking and the incident continued outside the home as the witness tried to leave.

The man said he “was going to come back with my boys and we were going to fight,” which led Pop to pull out what appeared to be a rifle from the trunk of his car, point it at him and reply, “What! What!”

The witness said Drynock punched him a few more times in the back of the head as he left the party. The man said he then went to the home of his friend, and waited for him to arrive.

Ultimately, a group of men, including the 26-year-old witness, decided to walk back to the party to confront Drynock and Pop. He testified his intention was to have a fist fight with Drynock and brought his friends as

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backup in case anyone else at the party tried to jump in.

He said they were not carrying weapons, but defence lawyer Richard Kaiser proposed they were, pointing out the witness knew he was returning to a place where there were guns and would know he needed to protect himself.

“It’s how we settle things in Merritt,” the witness said. “We don’t bring guns.”

It was dark by the time the group arrived and began yelling from the street for Drynock and Pop to come outside to fight, he testified.

No lights were on in the house, he said, noting he saw the curtains behind the front balcony moving. He said the front door opened a few inches and he saw what he thought was the barrel of a rifle poke out.

“They said, ‘You want this?’ and then the shots started going off,”

he told Crown prosecutor Laura Drake, adding those words sounded like they came from Kleon Pop, though he admitted he couldn’t see who was holding the gun.

The witness heard five or six rifle shots and saw dust kicking up off the road as he ran and slid behind a van parked

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he and his friends ran toward Diamond Vale elementary, where the five men made sure no one was injured.

The witness said he then saw two people approaching, who said something to the effect of, “You want us? We’re right here,” adding it sounded as though the

‘They said, ‘You want this?’ and then the shots started going off.’

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across the street.

He admitted to the defence he didn’t see muzzle flashes when the shooting began.

After waiting about 15 seconds for the shots to stop, the witness said

pair was reloading.

At that point, the witness testified that he ran off by himself.

According to police, Pop and Drynock were arrested at the school without incident.

Kaiser suggested to the witness that he ran because he didn’t want to be found by police because he had a gun.

While he admitted he heard police sirens when he was in the field, the man stated he ran because he heard the reloading sounds.

The witness wasn’t interviewed by the RCMP until four days after the incident, court heard, and initially lied to police about being at the home when the shots were fired.

When confronted with evidence by an officer that he was there, he gave a second statement.

The trial is scheduled for 12 days and began May 28 with the testimony of witnesses, primarily the five complainants from the group that confronted Drynock and Pop. Drynock and Pop are facing multiple charges, including intentionally discharging a firearm and being reckless to the lives or safety of other people.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, June 12 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, June 26 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, July 10 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Council Meeting

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2185 Voght floor), 2185 (second floor), Hall (second City Hall at City Office at Mayor’s Office the Mayor’s Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

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NOTICE OF PROJECT CRANNA CRESCENT The City of Merritt is pleased to announce it has retained LNB Construction to complete the Cranna Crescent Improvement Project in the Diamondvale neighbourhood.

The project will begin on June 6, 2018 and is expected to be complete by September 2018. The project includes full removal and replacement of aging water and sanitary sewer infrastructure, as well as road, sidewalk and drainage improvements. Residents within the vicinity of the project are advised of the inconveniences that may occur, such as on-street parking restrictions, noise, dust, minor traffic delays, and temporary water service disruptions. We apologize in advance for any inconveniences this may cause.

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For further information on the Cranna Crescent Improvement project, please contact the City’s Engineering Department directly at 250-378-8627 or tech@merritt.ca

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Credentials/Skills: • First Aid Certificate • Experience an asset Security and Safety: • Criminal Record check Preferred Qualifications: • Currently attending a post-secondary institution in the field of recreation or education.

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Students in Grade 8-12 can now apply for the Merritt Youth Entrepreneur Program! The City of Merritt in partnership with Community Futures Nicola Valley, and School District 58 is looking for entrepreneurial youth interested in starting their own businesses this summer. Students can apply to receive up to $200 in start up funding and business resources.

This is a great opportunity for students looking to make some extra cash this summer while learning about the entrepreneurship.

The program will conclude in September with the Community Futures Provincial Conference and tradeshow for students to present the summer businesses.

Applications are available at City Hall or online at www.merritt.ca.

For more info call 250-378-8619. Deadline to apply is June 14th, 2018.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES WHAT: 2018 MSS Graduation Parade WHEN: June 23, 2018 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHERE: Merritt Rotary Park - 2000 block of Voght Street to Merritt Civic Centre WHAT: 2018 MSS Graduation Walk WHEN: June 22, 2018 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm WHERE: MSS - 1651 Chapman Street to Nicola Valley Memorial Arena - 2075 Mamette Avenue

VISIT TOURISM MERRITT FOR MORE TO SEE AND DO Add your event and see all other events in Merritt at www.tourismmerritt.com/events For both locals and visitors to discover more about Merritt and great upcoming events in the community!

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PRETTY FLY FOR A BIKE GUY The Rotary Bike Park in Central Park officially reopened on June 3, after local park designer Luke Beers helped modernize the facility. The refurbished park now contains features appropriate for beginners, intermediate riders and experts, Beers told the Herald back in March, when it was first announced that the City of Merritt would fund the $20,000 upgrade. The opening of the new park was marked with a well-attended barbecue. Photo contributed

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City surveys businesses Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Volunteers took the pulse of the Merritt business community at the fourth annual Merritt Business Walk on May 30.

Elected officials, city employees and community members spent a chunk of their day gathering feedback from various business owners around town with a goal of fostering dialogue between the city and the local business community.

The volunteers brought around a short survey of mostly open-ended questions for business owners to answer explained Will George economic development manager for the City of Merritt.

“We had 86 responses back in 2015, 2016 we had 102 I think, and last year we had 117 so it’d be lovely to peak 120 this year,” he said.

“That’s about a third of the active businesses in Merritt so I think that’s a good indication of what the business community feels about challenges, strengths and areas of growth.”

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While the feedback varies from year to year, George noted some common themes persist.

“Everyone wishes that taxes could be lowered but that they could have more services and amenities, so that’s been a common theme,” he said.

Results from the Merritt Business Walk are summarized in a report that will be made public on the city’s website in the coming

months, George said.

Travis Fehr, owner of Breathe Bikes, admitted he was unsure that results from today’s walk will lead to the change he’s looking for in Merritt.

“I think the dialogue is good but I am skeptical of the results,” he said. “Really I don’t see any substantial results and I think it points to a real weakness in our community right now.

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vent ourselves — we need to explore ideas and take some risks.”

Despite his reservations about the walk’s impact, Fehr echoed George’s desire for teamwork.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Opposition still exists “While governments grant permits for resource development, only communi- DAN ALBAS View from the ties can grant per- HILL mission.”

Many people believed this statement by Justin Trudeau and his promise to honour what he called “social licence” when it came to approving pipeline projects.

Perhaps this is why I have heard an unprecedented level of outrage on the announcement that the Liberal government is borrowing $4.5 billion to buy the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline.

The Liberal government has claimed that purchasing the Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain assets was necessary so that the government can complete the estimated $7.4 billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. The Liberals have also claimed they will, in the immediate future, look for other buyers and investors and ultimately they will look to sell the pipeline expansion project once completed.

Critics have suggested that the prime minister is buying his way out of a problem of his own making, while activists have promised this news will only increase protests and further fuel anti-pipeline sentiment.

There is some validity to these sentiments as those who oppose the Trans Mountain pipeline project, including B.C.’s provincial government, have indicated they will continue to oppose the project regardless of the change in ownership.

Likewise, for supporters of the project, many view this change in ownership as bringing the pipeline no closer to actually getting built.

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Things the same after four years of war Four years into a stalemated war, it takes something very big or very bizarre to get Ukraine back into the headlines.

Even the news in April that the United States has started GWYNNE DYER delivering lethal The international weapons (Javelin STAGE anti-tank missiles) to Ukraine didn’t do the trick, but the non-assassination of Arkady Babchenko last week did just fine.

Babchenko is a Russian journalist, turned into a critic of the Putin regime by his service in the Russian army in two wars in Chechnya, who took refuge in Ukraine last year after receiving death threats in Moscow. Last week it was reported that he had been gunned down outside his apartment in Kiev, and Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Groysman immediately blamed Russia.

There was footage of Babchenko’s lifeless body lying in a pool of blood and being borne away in an ambulance. But the following day he walked on stage at a press conference to reveal that the assassination had been faked

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with the help of the Ukrainian intelligence service, the SBU. ‘Intelligence’ may not be quite the right word here, since this was an exceptionally stupid thing to do. The Putin regime condemned the episode as ‘fake news’, and will have much more credibility the next time it needs to deny killing a critic. The Ukrainian government’s reputation for telling the truth, never that high, is shot to pieces.

Why did the SBU organise this deception?

According to Babchenko, the fake murder was planned for a month, even to the extent of having a make-up artist come to his apartment on the day of the ‘assassination’. “I was made up, the blood was natural, everything was for real,” he said.

It was allegedly part of a clever plan to trap a real Russian operative who was plotting Babchenko’s murder, but that doesn’t even make sense. Was the SBU expecting the ‘real Russian operative’ to break down in tears of frustration when he heard that somebody else had got to Babchenko first? This is really just more evidence of how dysfunctional the whole Ukrainian state is.

The three-month confrontation on the Euromaidan in Kiev in the winter of 2013-14, ending in a bloodbath that left 130 demonstra-

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tors dead, was supposed to be the revolution that finally freed Ukraine from rule by corrupt oligarchs backed by Moscow. It wasn’t.

The previous revolution had manifestly failed, with the pro-Moscow leader who had been rejected in the ‘Orange Revolution’ in 2004, Viktor Yanukovych, back in power through a free election in 2010. The 2014 revolution drove him out of the country entirely – but by overthrowing Moscow’s man in Kiev again, Ukrainians greatly alarmed Moscow.

Vladimir Putin feared that Russia’s big southern neighbour would end up joining both the European Union and the main Western military alliance, NATO. In the spring of 2014 he therefore incited a rebellion in two Russianspeaking provinces of eastern Ukraine, backed the revolt with Russian troops, and annexed the Crimean peninsula outright.

These illegal acts began a war that still rumbles on in the east, with 10,000 dead (mostly civilians) in four years. However, Putin is clearly not out to conquer all of Ukraine (which he could do quite easily). He just wants to paralyse the government in Kiev and make the situation in the country so problematic that NATO would never consider taking it aboard.

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OPINION LETTERS to the editor

Time for action on electoral reform Editor, B.C. Attorney General David Eby has recommended that a referendum on electoral reform be held by mail-in ballot in October and November of this year.

We should remind ourselves why reform was promoted by multiple federal and provincial parties during the latest election campaigns.

What’s wrong with first-past-the-post (FPTP), the system we have now?

In a nutshell, FPTP doesn’t give electors fair representation. In the last 100 years of B.C. elections, 19 out of 27 of them have produced false majorities, meaning fewer than 50 per cent of electors have voted for a party that ends up winning more than 50 per cent of the seats, and 100 per cent of the power.

Opponents of PR will occupy a very different universe, spending their summers trying to convince electors that PR is overly complicated and unfair, and that the kind of governments produced by PR are messy and even dangerous.

What they’ll really mean is that they will miss having an undeserved majority of seats if they lose this battle for electoral change.

Let’s keep in mind that first-past-the-post voting originated in the 12th century when people believed the earth was flat. Over the centuries, we learned the earth was round. Most countries also learned there were better ways to vote. Today, more than 90 countries around the world use some form of PR when voters go to the polls.

There’s nothing obscure or risky about modernizing our electoral system to improve democracy.

Dianne Varga Kelowna, BC

From Page 6 I believe it is true that the prime minister did largely create this problem. The promise to honour “social license” created expectations that clearly the prime minister had no serious intention of observing.

Further, with the prime minister promising for many months that the project would get built without offering any details, he ultimately created a situation where Kinder Morgan imposed a May 31 deadline for certainty.

If Kinder Morgan withdrew from the project over a lack

of certainty it would be viewed as a massive failure in federal leadership on the part of Prime Minister Trudeau given his promise the pipe line would get built.

The prime minister had other options. For instance, rather than utilizing his political capital to work with Premiers Notley and Horgan to a mediated solution, we saw only a brief meeting recently where all three leaders could press for some political resolution.

Activists have vowed to use all means necessary to stop the construction and the change of ownership now makes these protests more politically

The time has come to upgrade our electoral system to one that will represent all constituents, not just the 39 per cent that voted for one party. It’s time to establish an electoral system that makes every vote count, and ensures every constituent is represented.

The launch date for the ‘Yes’ side in the upcoming referendum for creating a better voting system of proportional representation (PR) is on June 9, starting with a major rally in Vancouver, on June 10. This will be followed up with the Yes side’s, ‘Days of Action’, on June 22 and 23.

If anyone is interested in showing their support for advancing PR, or volunteering, please contact any of the above organizations, or got to the Fairvote BC website, and take the pledge.

This is an incredible opportunity to give our democracy back to the constituents, and eliminate the ongoing problematic juvenile, political partisan behaviour from our legislature. No longer will we be dictated to by political parties supported by multinational corporations, that represent less than 40 per cent of the electoral vote.

The referendum voting period will be Oct. 22 through to Nov. 30. It will be a mail-in ballot, basically asking if you support a system of PR, and if so, a choice of three various systems. You’ll be able to answer both questions, or either one.

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motivated.

What Prime Minister Trudeau did achieve in buying the Trans Mountain pipeline with our money, is control of the projects timeline. As there is no longer an ultimatum from Kinder Morgan, the Liberals can decide where they begin the construction and where they do not and of course when, if at all.

With an election on the horizon, I submit this purchase was more about controlling the political agenda then about seriously building a pipeline.

Time will tell.

That’s not hard. In the presidential election of May 2014 the Ukrainians elected another oligarch, Petro Poroshenko. He’s just as corrupt as his predecessor, and there have been no reforms in the system that keeps him and his fellow oligarchs rich and the rest of the country poor. (Ukrainian GDP per capita is less than a third of Russia’s.)

The basic problem is that practically everybody who has expert knowledge or administrative experience relevant to government has been co-opted into the system. Many veterans of the Euromaidan protests were elected to parliament, but they are struggling on $600-a month salaries while they know that voting the right way can get them ten times that.

The opposition has done no better at staying united since 2014 than it did after 2004. The war in the east is largely a charade (although real people get killed in it), and it’s widely known that Poroshenko and Putin frequently have amiable late-night telephone conversations. Presumably they are discussing business deals, since there’s no money in talking

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So what are the odds that the two men might one day cut a deal that ends the war? It’s possible. Putin wants an end to sanctions, and given certain guarantees he’d be happy to see the two rebel provinces rejoin Ukraine.

“Russia wants the regions (controlled by pro-Russian militants) re-integrated as a blocking share in the Ukrainian political system,” explained Andrei Kortunov, directorgeneral of the Russian International Affairs Council, in 2016. “The aim is to guarantee that Ukraine does not join NATO or move too far from Russia.”

The real obstacle to a deal now is probably Crimea. Russian nationalism won’t let Putin give it back, and Ukrainian nationalism won’t allow Poroshenko to let it go. But if the United States wants to ensure that there is no deal, it might try giving Kiev enough modern weapons to get things moving again on the military front.

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Truckers could be held responsible for closures International judge comes to town Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

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The number of highway closures in the winter months due to improper use of chains on commercial trucks has prompted the Ministry of Transport to look at tightening the rules on B.C. roads.

The provincial ministry has proposed a number of changes to chain-up regulations for commercial vehicles with the goal of increasing compliance on B.C. roads.

According to a news release from the ministry, proposed changes will include: • An increase in the number of tires requiring chains on each commercial vehicle.

The current requirement is one tire per vehicle.

• A specified industry standard for quality

After months of preparation, Love to Dance Academy’s ballet dancers will take centre stage at the “Dancepirations 2018” performance this Sunday, June 10.

Love to Dance Academy principal Lizette Nel told the Herald her students are very excited for the show and are especially looking forward to having Gina Chiavelli from the American Academy of Ballet travel from New York to judge the performance.

“It is special,” she said. “Here at Love to Dance Academy we try to teach not only dance, but expose the children to other, bigger opportunities which will help them develop some personality traits that will help them as adults.”

Exposing the young dancers to the international stage is one way they help teach life skills, Nel said.

“Merritt is a small community with not as many opportunities because it is remote.

You usually have to travel to go places, but not everybody can afford to do that,” she said. “So instead of encouraging parents to take [their children] out of town to experience big events in Vancouver

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chain-up. The current fine is $121 for not carrying chains, with no further escalating fines.

Before the regulations go into effect, the government is looking

of chain. There is currently no set standard.

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Passenger dies in rollover on Coquihalla Highway Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

One passenger died after the vehicle they were travelling in went off the road on the Coquihalla Highway on Sunday evening.

Fraser Valley Traffic Services was dispatched to a single vehicle collision on

Thieves charged A trio of thieves — who were caught redhanded stealing cattle corrals on Coquihalla Cattle Company land back in August of 2016 — have all pled guilty to theft and mischief charges.

The three males hailed from Surrey B.C., Cpl. Brock Hedrick wrote in the release, and caused $40,000 worth of damage to the fencing, which was adjacent to Highway 5.

the release went on to state.

“Injuries to the driver and second passenger are believed to be non-life threatening.

Alcohol or drugs are not believed to be a contributing factor.”

The highway was closed in both directions for several hours while evidence was

Highway 5 between Shylock Road and Caroline Mine Road around 5 p.m. on June 3, stated a news release from the RCMP. “A southbound vehicle with three occupants lost control, left the roadway and rolled. One of the passengers was ejected and died as a result,”

gathered at the scene.

Fraser Valley Traffic Services continue to investigate the collision, and police are asking any witness who drove through the scene prior to the arrival of emergency services to contact them at 604-702-4039 and quote file number 2018-22119.

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While Sunday’s event will showcase a culmination of months of work, Nel noted that the Academy of Dance is open to anyone over the age of three, and all ability levels are welcome.

“It is hard work, but it is also fun,” she said.

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This is the first year Dancepirations will be an on-stage exam open to the public, Nel explained, allowing judges to gauge the way dancers interact with the audience in addition to their technical skills.

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Man faces charges for assault Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

A 19-year-old Merritt man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting his spouse while she was in labour at the Nicola Valley Hospital and

Health Centre on June 5.

Merritt RCMP responded to the complaint of domestic violence at the hospital, according to Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood.

“Upon attendance it was determined that a male had

assaulted his spouse who was in labour,” Wood said.

“Members in attendance spoke with witnesses and subsequently the 19-year-old resident of Merritt, who is well known to police, was arrested for assault.”

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Pricey wheels lifted from Murray GM Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

The suspects cut a chain link fence to enter the compound at the dealership on Voght Street, Const. Tracy Dunsmore confirmed in an email.

“Suspects lifted two pickup trucks onto wooden blocks and

removed the rims and tires from the two vehicles,” she said.

Anyone with information regarding the crime is asked to contact Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262 or Crime Stoppers 1-800222-8477.

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Books tasted, battled to promote literacy Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

The third chapter of School District 58’s Battle of the Books — a game show-style reading competition — is set to get underway June 8 and “book tastings” are priming the palate around town.

School board members were cordially invited to such a tasting at the last school board meeting on May 9.

In high tea fashion, sweet treats and (non-alcoholic) bubbly beverages accompanied the six titles selected for the upcoming Battle of the Books.

Guests were invited to “taste” each of the books by checking out the front and back covers, reading a page or two and recording first impressions on “tasting notes” cards.

“Doing it for the

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trustees is so fun because that would be what we would do with the kids — they’re kind of walking in the same shoes,” said Val Kynoch, the district’s library technician.

Aaron Cleavely

— Nicola Canford’s Grade 5/6 teacher — explained he had seen the idea of book tastings float around online over the years but decided to try it out in his classroom three years ago.

you like from there,” he said.

Nicola Canford students recently got to experience a book tasting for the titles in the upcoming Battle of the Books competition.

“While they were

The book tasting process, he explained, is a fun and effective one.

“You look at the cover, the back, read a couple pages to give yourself an intro and then figure out what

to confer, kind of like what they do on Family Feud.”

Kynoch said initiatives like Battle of the Books foster a love for reading in a fun way.

“Not all kids are athletes — not all kids get on a bus and like to travel and this gives them an arena to compete,” she said.

Her sentiment was echoed by Cleavely, who noted participation from his students suggests there’s a void being filled by the project.

“We have six teams — it’s the most we’ve ever had. We do have quite a few kids say that ‘This is the one thing that feels like it is kind of for me,’” he said.

gone I moved the desks together, set the kids their spots with placemats and a tablecloth, put the books out and had them go through the tasting process,” said Cleavely.

The third annual Battle of the Books on June 8 is set to be the culmination of these initiatives.

Elementary schools across town are hosting their own school-level battles first, and the top two teams from each school will attend the district event where students can show off their skills.

“You’re in front of a little buzzer so as soon as the question starts being read and you know it you can buzz in and answer,” Cleavely said. “If they get it right they get a point for their team, if they get it wrong the other team gets

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Okanagan traditional games set for Merritt Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Students at the N’Kwala school have been honing their skills in preparation for the 14th annual Okanagan Traditional Games, set to be hosted in Merritt on June 17.

The event brings together six schools based in First Nations communities around the Okanagan to participate in a variety of traditional games, such as knobby ball and archery.

Students will also compete in hoop jump, spear throw and rock throw, in addition to three races of different distances (100 metre, 200 metre and 400 metre).

Students taking part in the games will come from Sensisyusten House of Learning in West Kelowna, SenPokChin School in Oliver, Outma Sqilx’w Cultural School in Penticton, Ntamtqen snma?maya?tn in Cawston and snc’c’amala?tn Cultural Immersion School in Vernon.

It has been years since the games were last hosted in the Nicola Valley, explained Della Chillhitzia, the intermediate grade teacher at N’Kwala School, as the host city rotates around the Interior.

Despite having homefield advantage, the focus of the games is on relationship building, not competition, explained Linda Holmes, the language cultural teacher at the N’Kwala School.

“The goal of the traditional games is to bring the Okanagan schools and students together, to promote participation, sportsmanship and friendship within an envirnoment of awareness and an appreciation of Okanagan culture,” she said.

Family connections play a big role in Okanagan culture, explained Carol Holmes, principal of N’Kwala School.

Participating in the traditional games offers kids and volunteers a chance to connect with family from different Okanagan territories, she added.

“Either connecting with, or getting to know,” said Holmes.

For the last month, students at the N’Kwala School have been practicing the traditional games in preparation for the events on June 17.

Though the focus is on sportsmanship and relationships, participation in the traditional games can sometimes lead to students competing at the provincial or national level.

A former N’Kwala

School student, Keely Tom, placed ninth overall in archery at the North American Indigenous Games in 2017.

Tom was only 14 years old, but competed in the U19 category.

Only the kids will participate in the games, but adult volunteers reap the benefits of getting to see family and friends from neighbouring bands, said Carol Holmes.

“We’re a small school and it wouldn’t be possible [to host the games] without the help of our community,” she said.

The games are set to kick off in the morning on June 17 at Voght Park in Merritt.

(From left) Antoine Gregoire, Rayanna Meeker, Daniel Lindley and Keanu Manuel, students at N’Kwala School, have been practicing their skills in archery in preparation of the Okanagan Traditional Games, which will be held in Voght Park on June 17. Photo contributed

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Note that while this special resolution will be considered and approved at the members’ meeting, they will not come into effect until the Society files a transition application to under the new Societies Act, which will occur as soon as practicable after the meeting. Until that time, the current bylaws will remain in effect.

Replacement of Bylaws RESOLVED as special resolutions that: 1.

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Secondary school students lead by example Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Over 140 Grade 6 and 7 girls from across the district gathered at Merritt Central Elementary for the second annual EmpowHER sports fair on June 4.

The event kicked off with icebreakers and keynote speakers who discussed the importance of female participation in sports. There was no shortage of excitement as the girls were then guided by female athletes through six sport stations: soccer, rugby, dance, basketball, volleyball and hockey.

The idea of a district-wide fair was the brainchild of Merritt Secondary School (MSS) Grade 12 student Jamie Neill, herself a dedicated athlete and sports advocate.

“If a girl doesn’t participate in sports before the age of 10 there is only a 10 per cent chance that woman will be physically active as an adult,” she said.

Neill said she’s witnessed firsthand how difficult it can be getting girls onto the field, recalling her struggle to recruit female rugby players last year.

“It got me thinking ‘Why aren’t women participating in sports?’” she said.

“That was kind of my inspiration.”

Determined to change the game, her mission to get girls involved in athletics through EmpowHER was born.

“There’s lots of girls that join sports teams in Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 and they say ‘Oh man, I wish I had joined sooner’ but they were too afraid,” she said.

“You have to wait until you almost grow into that confidence, but

(Above) EmpowHER founder Jamie Neill (right) and Haley Zabek (left) are the MSS students behind the sports fair aimed at empowering young female athletes. (Clockwise from right) Girls took part in soccer, basketball and rugby among other sports. Dara Hill/Herald

we’re trying to make it not as scary.”

Her hopes were echoed by co-organizer Haley Zabek. a Grade 11 student from MSS. “I feel like girls, especially at this age, don’t understand the doors that sports can open and the importance of being healthy,” she said.

The annual fair is focused on girls supporting girls, and approximately 20 students from Merritt Secondary School joined in on Monday to show the younger girls

the ropes.

“We kind of mentor these girls and then maybe these girls will mentor other girls and so on,” Neill said.

“It’s great when high school girls share the experiences they’ve had and how much fun you can have [in sports],” she added. “Like last year the rugby girls from Merritt, we went to New Zealand. There are so many opportunities you can find within sports.”

The fair helps bridge the gap between elementary and

high school, Zabek explained.

“It gives you a friendly face so when you’re walking down the hall in high school you can smile at them and say hello so they’re not as scared.” she said.

Fostering social connections between the younger girls can help them get involved in sports when they get to high school as well, Zabek explained.

“Sports are fun because of those people you play with and the people you make friends with,” she said.

“I feel like this also gives girls the opportunity to meet people so next year when they’re tying out for something they might know somebody and be more comfortable,” she said.

Zabek told the Herald the second annual event is shaping up to be a success.

“At the beginning some of the girls are just kind of zoned out

a little bit, but after a while everyone’s having a really good time.

I just went around the stations and everyone is really happy and enjoying themselves,” she said. “It just shows that once you get them a little bit comfortable trying something then they might actually like it and continue doing it.”

As for her, she hopes

to follow in Neill’s footsteps.

“The goal with this is that it keeps happening every year,” she said. “So [Neill] started it when she was in Grade 11, this year I’m in Grade 11 and when I’m in Grade 12 I’ll pick someone in Grade 11 who is involved in sports and hopefully it will continue on every year.”

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Panthers peak at track and field provincials It was a season to remember for the Merritt Secondary School track and field team, coached by Randy Sheldon and Kelly Shea.

The largest Merritt squad fielded at the BC High School Track and Field Championships in the last six years produced a number of top eight finishes — something that has eluded the Panthers in years past, said Sheldon.

“Some of the officials, who have been watching our team this and past years in competitions even made a point of telling us they have noticed all the good representation coming from Merritt,” said Sheldon, in an email to the Herald.

Grade 8 standout Cole Jackson kicked things off for the Panthers on May 31, earning a fifth place finish in the high jump event, with a personal best jump of 1.6 metres.

The high jump event has been a point

of strength for the Panthers team all season, and the trend continued at provincials.

Junior boy Bill Brewer earned a sixth place finish in the event with a jump of 1.75 metres.

And in the senior men’s category, Brody Pattison finished fifth with a jump of 1.80 metres.

Cienna WarringtonWright finished seventh in the Grade 8 girls’ shot put, throwing 8.59 metres — another personal best.

“Many of our MSS Panthers have continually grown and improved their strengths over the season,” said Sheldon.

“Some of the kids didn’t do as well as they felt they could have or should have. Ultimately that is track. Some days are better than others but if you don’t give up and do persevere then I think you will find that most of your days will become better than others.”

The future is bright for the MSS program, as every single athlete is able to return next year, said Sheldon.

Grade 8 Cole Jackson finished fifth in the high jump.

Photo contributed

More online at RED RUNNER Collettville Elementary’s Isaac Asselstine races to the finish ahead of his competitors from schools around the region at the annual School District 58 elementary track meet. Competitors at the June 1 meet earned their spots by competing in school-specific meets throughout May. Bill Stowell/Herald

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MINOR LACROSSE REPORT Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The Nicola Valley Thunder bantams headed into a tournament in Penticton with momentum, thanks to an 8-0 victory over Kamloops on May 30.

Tyson Jarvis earned the shutout in nets. Goal scorers for the Thunder were Keagan McGifford (2), Ostyn Fox, Cortez Charters, Jalen McRae (2) and Lucas Schmid (2).

The Thunder then shipped off to take part in the Bantam Barn Burner tournament, held from June 1 to 3 in Penticton.

The Nicola Valley squad opened the tournament with a tough draw against a talented Coquitlam team.

Carter Shackelly scored the only goal for the Thunder in a 12-1 loss.

On Saturday, the team bounced back from their opening game with a great effort to best a team from the Sunshine Coast 5-3. McRae (2), Schmid, Austyn Streek and McGifford scored for the Thunder, while Schmid also picked up a pair of assists.

Despite a hat trick from Kolton Wekking in the team’s final preliminary round match, the Thunder lost a back and forth affair to Burnaby 9-5, setting them up for a showdown for fifth place in the team’s final match of the tournament.

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six goals from Mack Klassen, Ty Jackson, Gavin Shackelly (3) and James Stamp, the Thunder fell 11-6.

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A dominant Thunder peewee team suffered their second regulation loss of the season against their rivals from Shuswap on June 3.

Despite tallying

The Thunder midgets managed to (mostly) stay out of the penalty box in a game against the Kelowna Kodiaks on May 29, but their good behaviour didn’t translate into a favour-

able result, as the team lost 19-1. The lone Thunder goal came from Bill Brewer, assisted by Sajjin Lali.

And finally, in last week’s minor lacrosse report, this editor neglected to recognize the points contributed

by Beckett Finch. In the May 27 win over North Okanagan, Finch scored a goal and assisted on Lali’s second of the game.

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Slo-Pitch 11:00 am @ Central Park – Field 1 - Sat. June 16. Discus, Javelin, Shot Put, 1500m Speed Walk 10:00 am @ Voght Park Tue. June 19 June 9 - 10, 23 - 24, July 14 - 15, 28 - 29 August 11 - 12 (last weekend), 319 Lindley Creek Road, Merritt, Saturday 9 - 2 and Sundays 10 - 2. Drop off days are during the yard sales or Monday from 6 - 8. Phone Martha at 250-378-2303 for inquiries. No tvs or large exercise equip. as we have to pay to have someone dispose of these items.

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Come see a variety of vendors every Saturday from May - October 6 during our new hours from 9:30 - 1:00, beside the Ballie House. New vendors welcome, call 250-571-3470 or 250-378-4624.

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Merritt Hospice is calling for volunteers to support Palliative Care Clients and their families and to support those who are grieving. Volunteers are also needed for administrative duties such a fund raising, community events and serve as board members. Contact Jill Sanford at 250-378-4577 for more information.

Meets on the first and third Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Civic Center, from Sept. to May. Our next quilting weekend is July 13, 14 & 15. Join us by registering at the civic center or just drop by to see what we do! The next regular meeting will be on Sept. 6. Meanwhile, for information call Sharon at 250-315-2340 or find us on Facebook.

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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 develop.m.ent 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 Terry at 250-378-5190.

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MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB

Playing M/W/F 8:30-11:00am at old CMS Gym (2975 Clapperton Ave); T/TH 6:30-8:30pm at Merritt Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Ave). It’s an easy sport to play, great fun and exercise. Demo paddles and instruction available. For more information call Gary 250-2800105.

SHRINERS

Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information call 250-378-2004 Anyone wanting to research their Family Trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-212-9868. We will open the Family History Centre by appointment only.

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Early bird games start at 5 p.m. at the Elks Hall.

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

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First Thursday of month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sit-down dinner with your family. For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net

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

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Lawn bowling starts early May, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7 pm. For more information call 250378-2095.

vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chap.m.an Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Pete Ratzlaff at 250378-4199 for more information.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service times: Sundays at 10am (no service on the 5th Sunday)

Trinity United Church

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am Bible Study - 6:45 to 7:45 pm Wednesdays

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THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR The Conayt Friendship Society located at 1964 CLUB OF CANADA Quilchena Ave. has a drop-in center for Elders every Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Snacks and light lunches are provided. Elders are welcome to assist in preparing menu and lunch. A sign-in sheet is at the front office. Elders can provide suggested menus and lunch to reception at the attention of the Executive Director.

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Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day Breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 am at 2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC. Everyone is invited.

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William Joseph ~ May 19, 2018 ~ It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Weiler announces that Bill passed away peacefully in Merritt on May 19th, 2018 at the age of 53.

He will be sadly missed by his parents Pam and Jerry of Cranbrook BC, his daughter Hannah, his sons Wyatt and Cody and his only grandson Maisyn, all of Merritt BC, and his sisters Tammy and Tracey.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 3pm at Crossroads Community Church in Merritt with Pastor Sherry Peterson officiating.

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Daniel passed away peacefully, June 2, 2018 in the Coquihalla Gillis House, Merritt, B.C. He leaves behind his loving wife, Donna, daughter, Debbie Werbowsky, granddaughter, Lacie (Kris), son, Kevin (Sue), grandchildren, Cameron (Hailey), Bryce, Kaylee, Jade, Cam and 2 great-granddaughters,Aubrie & Paisley, 4 sisters, 1 brother and many nieces and nephews.

Danny was predeceased by his parents and 2 grandsons, Skylar and Daylan.

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2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Tel. 250-378-5107; fax 250-378-6676; tanahee@conayt.com CANADA SUMMER JOBS - approved By CANADA SUMMER JOBS 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yard maintenance, Conayt Housing [High School student now; RCMP record check needed] You will be working at Sumac Gardens or Tamarack Gardens.

QualiďŹ cations â&#x20AC;˘ Must by physically fit as the work requires lawnmowing, some tree-trimming, shrubbery removal, yard clean-up â&#x20AC;˘ Some heavy-lifting may be required i.e. shrubbery removal â&#x20AC;˘ Work available: 8:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 with one hour off for lunch â&#x20AC;˘ 37.5 hours per week â&#x20AC;˘ Report to the respective Superintendent of Sumac or Tamarack â&#x20AC;˘ May work as a team or individually â&#x20AC;˘ Native and non-applicants invited â&#x20AC;˘ Hard working high school students considered To express your interest in a summer job, write a letter of interest to the Executive Director, attach your most recent resume and give at least two references including their phone number and/or email address. You must currently be enrolled in High School or a College or University; University students must be returning to their studies in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fall. In your letter state how, a summer job such as those listed will contribute to your future studies or career.

Write to: Executive Director, c/0 receptionist@conayt. com; tel. 250-378-5107; fax 250-378-6676, include your resume; letter of interest; references.

Duties and Responsibilities: (include the following, but other duties may be assigned). â&#x20AC;˘ Oversee and manage UNBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forestry crew including securing work opportunities â&#x20AC;˘ Seek, develop, and manage other NR related revenue generating opportunities â&#x20AC;˘ Negotiate and manage timber/logging licenses and contracts â&#x20AC;˘ Manage the UNB logging truck and personnel to maximise revenue â&#x20AC;˘ Participate in consultative meetings with the Province and industry proponents â&#x20AC;˘ Prepare reports, budgets, and briefs to Chief and Council and Senior Management â&#x20AC;˘ Work closely with the UNB Cultural Heritage Department to ensure that traditional First Nations practices and areas are protected.

Skills, QualiďŹ cations and Experience: â&#x20AC;˘ 5 years experience working in the NR and/or Forestry industry â&#x20AC;˘ A degree/diploma in Forestry or Natural Resources is an asset â&#x20AC;˘ At least two years experience in a leadership role including planning and budgeting is required â&#x20AC;˘ Proven Economic development experience in forestry and/or NR management is an asset â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to communicate technically in relation to forestry, fish & wildlife, environmental consultative processes, and community consultative processes is required â&#x20AC;˘ Effective computer and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, policies, and funding proposals

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Salary: As per the UNB Salary Grid Please send resume and cover letter by 12 noon, June 18 via mail, fax, or email to: Receptionist Upper Nicola Band Box 3700 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Fax: 250-350-3311 Reception@uppernicola.com UNB wishes thank all applicants, but only those who are contacted for an interview will receive a reply.

Any questions, please contact Peter Hilton, Senior Executive, 250-350-3342.

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Conayt Friendship Society

2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Tel. 250-378-5107; fax 250-378-6676; tanahee@conayt.com Conayt Friendship Society Youth & Family Coordinator

MERRITT

Objectives The Youth & Families Coordinator is a 4-day position for a qualified Social Worker. Funds for the position are provided by the Ministry of Child & Family Services for B.C.

3 bedroom apartment. $900 utilities.

3499 Voght Street "QSJM 28, 2018

2 bedroom Suite on the lake. $1200 plus hydro

Youth & Family The Youth and Family Coordinators accepts references from MCFD to work with local families with the objective of keeping Aboriginal families together, either with the parent or close relatives in the Aboriginal community.

We are LOCAL & cater to eclectic tastes.

We support non-proďŹ ts with fundraising auctions.

Shop our online gallery anytime.

FIREARMS AUCTION JUNE 23rd, 2018. - Three Sessions Live And Online. Bidding starts June 6-22nd. www.switzersauction.com, Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609, Email: paul@switzersauction.com. Estates And Collections Wanted.

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Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

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Lower Nicola Spacious 3 Bedroom suite in 4 Plex.

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Furnished Lower Studio Suite Includes WiFi, Heat, Hydro, Private Entrance N/S, N/Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $600/month Plus Security Deposit. (250) 315 - 0179

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#1 Numismatist buying coins, coin collections, old paper money,all gold & silver +, Todd The Coin Guy 250-864-3521

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fourth Meridian

www.4thmeridian.ca

HOURS: Mon-Fri 8AM - 4:30PM

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PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 3499 VOGHT ST. Come pay us a visit!

All Social Workers invited to apply. Include experience working with Youth and provide two references for previous employer.s

& Collectables

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Commercial downtown space available. $400 and up.

Deadline: June 15, 2018

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2088 Quilchena

(beside the Royal Bank PO Box 3090, Merritt, BC

2 bedroom Sandpiper Unit. $900 plus utilities.

Executive Director, Conayt Friendship Society, PO Box 1989, 2164 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8.

Email: reception@conayt.com.

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Serving all citizens of Merritt and surrounding areas Clinic. We are a Not Dental newest Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is Dental Stoyoma For Profit Society serving all residents of Merritt and the surrounding areas. If you are covered by Status, Healthy Kids, Disability, Ministry or the Emergency Plan you are fully covered for eligible services & no additional funds will be required of you!

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DENTIST

3 bedroom + den house. $1600 plus utilities

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EXCAVATING Gary’s Mini Excavating Service • Small Job Specialist • Dump Trailer Service • Fencing & Post Pounder • Bobcat Service • Concrete Driveways & Sidewalks • Fully Insured email: garylsedore@gmail.com

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$

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Cilantro & Parsley

1.28

1.98

$

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1.28

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98¢

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