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Council considers Feb. 22 byelection Timeline to return to council for adoption on Nov. 12 By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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LOOK OUT BELOW! Swimmers swung into the pool with style at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre during its 20th anniversary celebrations on Saturday. Find the full feature on the pool over the last two decades on page 3. Michael Potestio/Herald

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The city could hold a byelection for one city councillor as early as Feb. 22, 2014. At the regular city council meeting on Tuesday night, council discussed a memo from City of Merritt Deputy Clerk and Human Resources Manager Carole Fraser that outlined potential key dates for the byelection. The suggested nomination period begins on Jan. 7, 2014 at 9 a.m. and ends on Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. Advance voting would take place on Feb. 12 and 19, with general voting on Feb. 22. General voting will likely take place in the community room at city hall as the Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise mini-golf tournament is scheduled to take place at the Civic Centre that day. The memo also recommends authorizing the automated voting machines that the city has used since 2008. Fraser told the Herald while it’s possible those dates could change, it’s unlikely because of the meticu-

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lous timing a byelection and its procedures must abide by under the Local Government Act. Violating any of the restrictions around timing would mean the whole process would be thrown out, wasting time and tax dollars, Fraser said. Council will either adopt or return the byelection procedure and automated voting machines bylaw at its Nov. 12 meeting. If it’s adopted, the city will have until Dec. 10 to appoint a chief and deputy electoral officer as the byelection must fall on a Saturday within 80 days of those appointments. “I’ve done the calendar work and backed everything up so all the dates coincide,” Fraser told council. The money for the 2014 byelection will be rolled over from the city’s 2013 budget, which included $8,800 in the event it would need to hold a byelection. “I was quite surprised that we budgeted money to hold a byelection. It seems odd to me that we would budget for a byelection,” Coun.

Dave Baker said during the meeting. Fraser told council the city budgeted for a byelection as a precaution after it had to come up with funds for a byelection in 2012 that hadn’t been set aside, prompted by then-councillor Norm Brigden’s resignation. The funds for that byelection ended up coming from the council’s contingency fund. The funds for the 2014 byelection will be rolled over from the 2013 budget, Fraser said. “The reason council budgeted for a byelection in 2013 is because in 2012 when we had the byelection, we had no funds budgeted. Because of the experience council had in 2012 without budgeting in the off-years of a general election, we put funds in the budget should we ever need a byelection,” Fraser said. Murdoch’s resignation from city council takes effect on Oct. 31. He was absent from Tuesday’s meeting, which was his last regular meeting as a Merritt city councillor. No reason was given for his absence.

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Rachel Cadano remembers people clapping for her to take the first plunge into the pool to mark the grand opening of the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre 20 years ago. Cadano said it felt special to be chosen as the one to take that ceremonial plunge. “I wish I knew how to jump in properly, though. I just splayed out. I didn’t dive or anything. It was kind of embarrassing, I guess, in retrospect,” Cadano recalled with a laugh. The then seven-yearold Cadano was selected to take the first plunge into the pool because she won a draw by the local sorority that donated proceeds from the raffle to the pool. Now 27, Cadano told the Herald that growing up in Merritt, it seemed as though everyone would have a birthday party at the pool. “It’s an important place in Merritt,” she said.

The Aquatic Centre celebrated its 20th birthday with a ceremony on Saturday that included special guest speakers, a cannonball contest and, of course, a cake. Aquatic supervisor Jessica Jonas said Saturday’s event was all about appreciation and is a way to thank everyone who has used the facility and kept it open over the course of two decades with a day of free events. “We appreciate all the people who are coming and using the facility and keeping the facility open. If people aren’t participating and using the facility, it’d be hard to justify running it,” Jonas said. When it opened on Sept. 11, 1993, the Aquatic Centre was adorned with Bermudainspired decor. The staff even wore Bermuda beach patrol uniforms. Cadano wasn’t the only special guest at the centre’s original opening. Dignitaries of the day, including thenmayor Clara Norgaard, TNRD director Bruce McMahon, Yale-Lillooet MLA Harry Lali and

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A swimmer does a freestyle rope-swing plunge into the pool at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre’s 20th anniversary celebration. Michael Potestio/Herald

Tourism Minister Darlene Marzari participated in the ceremonial ribbon cutting. The Herald described the pool’s decor as “a

summery Bermuda theme, with music and a juice bar, a green, palmy atmosphere, a kaleidoscope of colours.” The Aquatic Centre

cost just under $3 million to build and was funded by the City of Merritt, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and a provincial grant.

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Merritt was the first stop on Finance Minister Michael de Jong’s week-long tour of the province to seek input from British Columbians on the upcoming 2014 provincial budget. “This is mostly about soliciting some feedback and opinions around the upcoming budget that I’m in the midst of preparing now,” de Jong said. De Jong visited with the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 15, where he made a presentation and took questions from attendees at the Culture Club. “What they conveyed to me

was a clear desire on the part of Merritt to participate in and benefit from the economic growth that’s taking place and about to take place in British Columbia,” de Jong said. Two main points de Jong stressed at his meeting in Merritt were B.C.’s current fiscal state — a balanced budget with a modest surplus — and that the government continues to enjoy a triple-A credit rating. De Jong said he also wanted to hear from the chamber of commerce as to how they would allocate the surpluses B.C. is beginning to see. He said they stressed that when the province does spend, they should do so on infrastruc-

ture that can help a community such as Merritt attract more investment and thus create more jobs, de Jong said. Overall, de Jong said he detected a general appreciation for the fiscal situation in B.C. at his stops across the province. “In the case of Merritt, I think there’s a realization that the community is so ideally situated,” de Jong said. De Jong also made stops in Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Prince George and Burnaby. He said the reason for taking the tour was being able to gather advice and information in a direct way. “There’s never a substitute for

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• Family of mine worker killed near Merritt upset no criminal charges to be laid The daughters of a man killed while working at Craigmont Mine near Merritt in 2008 are questioning the integrity of the B.C. justice system after the Crown announced it wouldn’t lay criminal charges in the case earlier this month.

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Museum reports busy summer The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regureegu gu-meeting lar council me eet etin tin ing ng agenda from Oc Oct. t. 22, 2013. Nicola Valley Museum and Archives Association activities from July 1 to Sept. 30, 2013 Informational requests: we continue to receive many requests by phone, email and in person. Researchers: many requests continue to come in to use our archival photos and files.

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Prenatal health program could benefit Merritt moms-to-be By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Expecting mothers in Merritt will now have access to a program aimed at providing them with support, information and resources during their pregnancies. Interior Health Authority began offering Healthy from the Start throughout its communities on Oct. 15. The program, formerly known as the Prenatal Registry, is a new online and telephone-based program that connects pregnant women with local services, information and resources in their communities, stated an Interior Health press release. When they call 1-855-868-7710 or visit the program’s site

on interiorhealth.ca, women are put in contact with a public health nurse. Public health nurses make any necessary referrals to local nurses, complete a prenatal health screening and offer expecting mothers access to whichever supports or information they are in need of, said Interior Health’s Nadine Johnson, who’s with the organization’s community integration health services branch. “We actually have a resource directory for all of IH at our fingertips,” Johnson said. Some of the resources and information available to women concern accessing prenatal care, when to seek medical care, breastfeeding, parenting, mental health

and relationships. The program was started in six pilot sites around Merritt last year. Johnson told the Herald that in the first six months of operation, just under 200 women across the six sites participated in the program and currently, Healthy from the Start has over 600 participants. Johnson said some of the common requests from people in the pilot sites were how to access a physician or a midwife, where to find information on prenatal health or classes and information on breastfeeding. Some women also had concerns about prenatal anxiety or depression and lifestyle issues as well, Johnson said. “We have a lot of

positive feedback from the women who were in the pilot sites,” Johnson said. Johnson also said it’s important for all pregnant women to be aware of the services available to them and have access to those services. She said she thinks the program is an opportunity for greater access to and awareness of supports for pregnant women. Some prenatal women in the pilot sites were unaware of what was available to them in their local communities, Johnson said. Interior Health decided to start offering the program because of the positive feedback they received from both physicians and women accessing the services,

Weekend power outage caused by damaged power line A damaged power line along Nicola Avenue near the Super Save gas station kept fire crews busy on Saturday night as they monitored the line and did traffic control for about four hours. The pole was knocked down by a logging truck and the driver was quickly apprehended by police, RCMP Staff Sgt. Sheila White said.

A 56-year-old local man was responsible for the damage and told police he was unaware he had knocked over the pole, White said. Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson said firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 7:15 p.m. They closed off the road and monitored the line until about 11 p.m., when BC Hydro responded

and de-energized the line. No charges are likely to be made against the man but the file remains under investigation, White said. In total, 15 firefighters in three vehicles responded to the call. Tomkinson said the concern was the ground could have been charged around the damaged electrical pole.

“There were actually no [power] lines on the ground with the damage to the pole, we couldn’t determine if it was safe or not until Hydro made it safe,” Tomkinson said. Tomkinson also said because the truck struck a major power line, BC Hydro needed to isolate the electricity to ensure residents were not without power for very long.

Johnson said. She also said they will continue to evaluate the program and discuss its positives and negatives with participants. The Healthy from the Start program is available from Monday to Friday between 8:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Anyone with questions regarding the program can contact Johnson directly at (250) 868-7871 or by calling 1-855-868-7710 toll-free.

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When we Wh eg go o to t a place l ce ssuch ch ass a football or baseball game where there are a lot of people, we have tickets that allow us to attend. Then, at the door, somebody checks us over to make sure that we are not carrying anything that could be harmful to anyone else before we are allowed to enter the stadium. This is the same kind of action God is taking before Jesus comes. He is doing this to make sure that Heaven will always be a beautiful, safe place. The prophet, Daniel, saw God on the throne in Heaven. Before Him was the book of records, and millions of beings in attendance. What are these records? They include all the “research” on everyone that has ever lived on earth. The records show where and when each one came from, and what chance in life they had. Did they know of Jesus? Did they have a chance to know of Jesus? When they heard of Jesus, what choice did they make? You see, everyone is given a chance to choose. The beings that were before the throne will see that God, in His love, gives

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HERALD OPINION B.C. oil spill study misinterpreted By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – The release of the B.C. government’s detailed study into oil spill response capability off the West Coast created the usual brief wave of media shock and horror. This just in! If crude oil spilled in the Dixon Entrance, the storm-tossed sea lane north of Haida Gwaii, the combined resources of Canadian and U.S. containment and collection response could only recover an estimated four per cent of it. And that’s in the summer! The winter recovery rate would be more like three per cent. Talk radio and website headlines set the narrative in minutes. How could anyone even consider running oil tankers through that pristine B.C. coastal area? It’s crazy! Here’s the big fact clearly stated in the study by U.S.-based Nuka Research and Planning Group, and ignored by most of the media and public. There are hundreds of tankers filled with crude oil sailing through these stormy seas every year. It’s been going on since Alaska North Slope crude was developed in the 1970s. Six of the seven oil spill simulations run by Nuka are based on Alaska crude, because that’s overwhelmingly what has been shipped along B.C.’s North Coast for 40 years. This lack of crude oil spill response capability has existed the entire time, without a whisper of protest or media attention, even after the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster near the oil’s point of origin. The current narrative, hammered home by U.S.-controlled environmental groups and their aboriginal partners in the “Great Bear Rainforest,” is that only Canadian oil is a threat. How much Alaska crude is shipped down the B.C. coast?

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Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS A CBC Radio interview popped up on my Facebook news feed a few times in the last week, and it’s getting plenty of attention for its irate subject. The public radio show segment from This is That, hosted by Peter Oldring and Pat Kelly, contains an awkward — to put it lightly — interview between Oldring and a senior Canadian Border Services agent. The interview is about the agents being federally mandated to take public relations courses to address

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their sometimes abrupt attitudes toward travellers. Things get really awkward around the minute mark of the five-minute interview when Oldring interrupts the agent, who’s talking about border security for travellers on land or air, with the comment, “Or by sea.” It’s the beginning of the end of any semblance of goodwill from the agent as he begins to grill Oldring, and the interviewee, who’s on the show to address border agents’ abruptness, becomes the interrogator. The interviewer gets totally shaken during the interrogation and positively crumbles under the agent’s repeated demand that he answer if he thinks the “demeanour of our border guards needs to be softened.” If you’re thinking this turn of events is ironic, congratulations: you’re

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right. It’s a satirical news show, and irony is kind of the point — although that seems to have been lost on a handful of people sharing the clip online and commenting on it. Its hosts are comedians. The “100 per cent improvised, satirical sendup of public radio” is a selfdescribed “current affairs program that doesn’t just talk about the issues, it fabricates them.” Clicking around the program’s site, you’ll find headlines such as “Hospital in Kelowna serves best food in the city” and “CBC News commenter wins argument, all other online commenters concede defeat.” Though the show’s headlines are not as politically incorrect or as boldly absurd as some of those on U.S.-based news spoof site and paper The Onion —

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which inspired a blog called “Literally Unbelievable” that’s dedicated to sharing people’s incredulous Facebook reactions to articles they believe are real news — the show’s content still points out the absurdity of many aspects of a uniquely Canadian life. For instance, that the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission could mandate high school students to represent “Canadian content” on 70 per cent of their clothing during the school week by wearing T-shirts with moose and geese on them points out the absurd idea driving the CRTC at all: that a group can force people to exhibit national pride when it could hinder their other priorities. Good satire presents a point of view that toes the arbitrary boundary between what’s acceptable fringe and what’s

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flat-out ridiculous. Good satire doesn’t just make a mockery of a situation, it makes a commentary on a situation that’s meaningful because with a stretch, it’s within reach. I can easily recall an instance when I had to deal with a very grumpy and rude border agent at a crossing in Manitoba, and maybe some of you reading this can relate. But, as this satire points out, it’s neither here nor there for border agents to be the face of Canada’s public relations. It’s their job to try to make sure you’re adhering to the laws of the country when you enter it, not to make friends or even friendly small talk with everybody entering it. Even though a tough attitude and lots of rapid-fire questions are not always pleasant to deal with, they are a reflection of the tough job border agents do.

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YOUR OPINION Concerned about accuracy of asphalt concerns Dear Editor, I am sending this in reply to the Lloyd Charney letter that was printed in the Merritt Herald on Oct. 22 and several emails I have seen from people having a similar opinion to Mr. Charney. First of all, there is no application for the construction of an asphalt plant next to the Tolko mill. There is, however, application for rezoning and subdivision, of that site from future development to M2, which is the zoning needed for the location of such a plant. The most important information that is needed for your readers is being missed out, either on purpose or just from lack of knowledge by those with concerns. Peter’s Bros. is the company in question wanting to build an asphalt site in Merritt. What is missed is the site across Midday Valley Road from the site in ques-

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‘This is not a vote on if a plant can be built because it can be built already. It is just a vote on location from one side of the road to the other.’ — LETTER WRITER DOUG BEECH

tion is already zoned M2. The size of that property is approximately 2.5 acres, which is big enough for their needs. They are already allowed to install their plant as the council voted to make that site M2 zoning when it was brought into the city just a few months ago. Under the City of Merritt

bylaws, an asphalt plant is allowed with that zoning. The city is not really in the position to not allow the plant to be built as it is already allowed by its existing laws. It is my understanding that, much like their present site at the old Mojo cement site on the Shulus reserve, the plant would be outside. The plant, if Peter’s Bros. so wanted, could be up and running with the zoning that is in place. The site they are asking to move to just offers them more storage area of aggregate materials for their product and more operating room for their equipment. I have also been told that the actual plant size will be the same no matter which site is used. So, this is not a vote on if a plant can be built because it can be built already. It is just a vote on location from one side of the road to the other. I also have to question the concerns about extra traffic on the

truck route. It does not matter what company comes to this or any of the sites in the area in question. This is Merritt’s “industrial area” as set aside by the city itself in its Official Community Plan. It was passed by council and it’s not likely to change. It took a great deal of time, effort and money to get it done. If there were concerns, they should have been dealt with then. I was not even going to discuss the argument on air quality as it’s to the point of being ridiculous. There is so much bogus information circulating in this city trying to scare the population of Merritt. The B.C. government controls the laws on air quality and in this day and age, do you really think the readers should believe what some of you are saying and writing?

A senior pensioner puts on seasonal garden displays throughout the year for all the neighbours to enjoy. Living on flood plain, she is unable to dig to make a garden. Every mini-garden is created by hand with bags of soil, container-

ized plants, assorted figurines and solar lights — a truly awesome display. This senior does not have the pleasure of being able to view this display herself from her own house. Near the end of September, a person or persons entered her property at night and stole several flowering plants and a dozen fancy

star-shaped solar lights, leaving this garden display in almost total darkness. She mentioned these thefts to a friend called Sue as she was heartbroken. Sue arranged to come over for a coffee visit the following week. Sue arrived, along with a group of eight or nine additional vehicles,

with each person leaving a replacement solar, and children leaving mini-solars. The gardens have now been restored for all of us to enjoy. Thank you to Sue and her friends for such an act of kindness. A.M.R. (a neighbour) Merritt

Tanker traffic nothing new on B.C. coast From Page 6 According to Nuka’s analysis, it’s currently about 38 million cubic metres each year. That’s enough to fill B.C. Place stadium to the roof – 15 times. The Sierra-GreenpeaceForestEthics-Dogwood gang, a sort of billionairebankrolled green Team America, has worked hard to promote the falsehood that “tar sands” oil is vastly worse than that nice fairtrade Alaska stuff. Their

claims about acidity and abrasiveness of diluted bitumen didn’t hold up, and it’s still hotly contested whether the heavy oil in diluted bitumen would float, emulsify or sink in actual sea conditions. When the federal government announced a study to determine what spilled bitumen would do in North Coast waters, that too was attacked by the Green Party as a secret scheme to prop up Enbridge’s pipeline proposal. So it’s a scandal

when you don’t know the answers, and it’s a scandal when you try to find them. Another question that gets little attention is whether it’s better for spilled oil to sink rather than wash up on beaches. Crude oil is, if you’ll pardon the expression, organic. Spills produce a huge spike in oil-eating bacteria that leads to an increase in fish populations at a certain stage. This was documented in a 1994 book called Degrees of Disaster,

written by an expert who stayed on in Valdez for four years, long after the TV cameras and grandstanding politicians went home. Victoria-based Dogwood seized on a 2012 Nuka study done for the Haisla Nation at Kitimat, which found that in ocean conditions that are present more than half of the time, there would be no immediate way to respond to a spill at sea. Dogwood’s “no tankers campaign director” hinted

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A one-of-a-kind facility officially opened on Saturday in the Nicola Valley. The Coldwater Ranch is a handicapaccessible resort facility operated by the Abilitas Foundation. The resort is designed to provide a place for people of all ages who live with disabilities and their families to go to for rest, rehabilitation and recovery. Abilitas Foundation manager Rachel Dekker, told the Herald only the top floor has been completed so far. The next step is to complete the unfinished basement. Once completed, Dekker said the building will be able to host four families or 36 people at a time. The top floor alone can host two families or 16 people. This type of facility is the first of its kind in British Columbia, Dekker said. The ranch is owned by Abilitas Foundation founding member John Glazma. Glazma said he originally envisioned building a cabin for people living with disabilities, but the project expanded to a much larger facility. Glazma said he and his wife were trustees to a disabled person and wanted to use a portion of the Coldwater property to give back, first thinking to start a camp for high-risk youth. “As things transpired, we became more and more aware that there was a real demand for physically challenged people,” Glazma said. Abilitas board member Arlene Schouten said the facility has handicapaccessible equipment such as low counters, sinks located closer to edges, low windows and doors that open easily. The facility also has equipment such as overhead lifts and shower seats. “For a family to have a fully accessible place that also has the equipment is a dream, and that is unheard of in this province,” Schouten said. “One of the visions of Abilitas is we really want to support the entire family in their

Members of the Abilitas Foundation and Miss World Canada cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open Abilitas’ respite facility located at the Coldwater Ranch. Michael Potestio/Herald

journey and the network,” Schouten said, noting people such as care aids and extended family members as examples of a disabled person’s network. The facility is designed to bring families who have a member living with a disability together, Schouten said. “It’s about providing accessibility, providing equipment that’s necessary, creating a space for positive memories and bringing families together so that they can offer one another hope,” Schouten said. Schouten knows firsthand what it is like to have a family member with a disability. She had a daughter who was confined to a wheelchair due to a degenerative brain disorder. Schouten’s daughter passed away when she was 23. “For me, I still very

clearly remember being in touch with the two families that mentored me. That’s a big piece of it, even meeting a family who’s walking just a bit ahead of you gives you that hope,” Schouten said. Dekker said for people with disabilities, it is free to stay at the facility, minus a cleaning fee of about $40 or $50 over the course of their stay. Abilitas will also be renting out the facility to corporate groups for $500 per night in order to pay maintenance and operation costs, which will allow them to keeps visits free of charge for people with disabilities. Glazma said they will also be hosting the group Wounded Warriors at the respite facility, an organization for wounded war veterans. Dekker said about 80 per cent of the time, the

facility will be used for people with disabilities and their families or disability organizations. The remaining 20 per cent of the time it will be rented to corporate groups. Glazma said the facility is built to be sustainable as visitors will bring their own caregivers, bedding and food, leaving just cleaning and maintenance costs for the Abilitas charity. Schouten said Abilitas accommodates people with both physical and mental disabilities such as autism. Abilitas is a registered charity, that was formed in order to create the respite facility, Dekker said. “This is our main purpose for existing, to build this facility,” she said. The top floor cost over $1 million to build, and Dekker estimates

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Decreasing enrolment slowing down By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Student enrolment in School District 58 is down just 9.6 fulltime equivalent (FTE) students from last year, one of the lowest declines in student enrolment the district has seen in 10 years. SD58 was also above its projected enrolment total of 2,055 students (including distance and alternate program students) by 74 with 2,129.2, SD58 Secretary-Treasurer Kevin Black told the Herald. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s number of students at the start of September was 2,138.8, Black said. Black said the numbers would be higher if they were based purely on head count instead of FTE. Students enrolled in Grade 8 and up have their enrolment based on the number of courses theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in, meaning a student who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a full course load wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count as one student, which is why FTE numbers include fractions. Black said a single course represents 1/8 of the fulltime course load, so a student enrolled in one course would count as 0.125 in the FTE count. Black said student enrolment has been decreasing in SD58 for the past decade, estimating a loss of about 1,000 students in that time span. In 2000-2001, SD58 had 3,100 students compared to the 2,130 they have enrolled this year. Black also said that SD58 had an enrolment decrease of about 175 student from 201112 to 2012-13. The year before that, the school district had a decrease of 140 students. Between 2009-10 and 2010-11,

there was no change. The district saw a decrease of 65 students between the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having the enrolment remain steady is a good thing for the district because it means there are potentially positive signs weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going the other way, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been steadily declining,â&#x20AC;? Black said. He said when doing projections for enrolment, the school district typically swaps the number of Grade 12 students leaving with the estimated number of incoming kindergarten students. In Merritt, Central Elementary has the highest enrolment among elementary schools with 267 students. Diamond Vale comes next with 182, followed by Bench Elementary with 170 students, Nicola-Canford with 160 and Collettville Elementary with 146 students. Diamond Vale Elementary had the largest decrease amongst Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elementary schools with 18 fewer students than last year and Central Elementary had the largest increase with 19. Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only high school, Merritt Secondary School, has an enrolment of 625.3, which dropped by 30.53 students from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enrolment of 655.87 in September. Black said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to see that this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decline is small compared to student enrolment declines in previous years, especially given that SD58 is in funding protection. With funding protection, the school district is only funded 98.5 per cent of the dollars from the previous year so with continually declining enrolment, the school district loses 1.5 per cent of their funding protection each

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year, Black said. Over the past couple of years, the district has lost about $350,000 per year in their operating budget, Black said. SD58 received $2.26 million in 2012-13 in funding protection and their overall budget was $24,049,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the amount it cannot receive less than 98.5 percent of. For the 2013-14 school year, the funding protection is projected to be about $2 million because the district has more students than projected. Black said each student brings in $6,900 in support from the provincial government, which is why funding protection has been important to the district when enrolment has declined. SD58 pilots student trustees Four high school students in School District 58 are getting a chance to be the voice of their peers on the school board. The student trustees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; two from Merritt Secondary School and two from Princeton Secondary School â&#x20AC;&#x201D; cannot bring motions forward and are nonvoting members, but they are allowed to submit ideas and add agenda items as well as participate in discussions and debate, Black said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goal is that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bring forward the student voice, and let us know if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re missing anything and inform the board of the student voice,â&#x20AC;? Black said. Emily Maloney and Mackenzie Finch will be the Merrittbased representatives in the oneyear pilot project. The school board alternates its monthly meetings between Merritt and Princeton. MES TO PFR CO PAGE 9

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Pros and cons of incorporation for professionals DAVID L. BROWN Managing YOUR MONEY The rules vary depending on your province or territory of residence, but practicing members of many professions – including medicine, law, engineering and dentistry – may choose to incorporate. If you’re a professional and you decide on incorporation, you will become an employee of the professional corporation, which is the entity that engages in the business of the professional practice. There are pros and cons to your decision – let’s look at some of them: Pros All earnings are paid to the corporation

(perhaps along with other family members or a trust). You would be a shareholder of the corporation and also be paid a salary as an employee of the corporation. Any amounts not paid as salary would accrue within the corporation, gradually increasing the value of your shares, and can be paid out to you (or other shareholders) as dividends as they are required. From a tax perspective, this can be advantageous – but only to the extent that you leave a portion of the earnings within the corporation (where they will be taxed at the lower small business corporate rate) and defer the personal level of taxation. There is the opportunity for ‘enhanced’ income-splitting. Unlike an unincorporated business where incomesplitting is limited to the payment of a ‘reasonable’ salary for

services provided by your spouse or adult child, a professional corporation allows you to pay dividends to any shareholder without a reasonableness test – so you can split as much income as you wish with a spouse or adult child when paid as a dividend. There may be increased liability protection from business contracts such as your office lease and suppliers. You may be able to pay off debt or pay insurance premiums with partially-taxed corporate dollars instead of fully-taxed personal dollars. You may choose to create an individual pension plan (IPP) instead of making RRSP contributions to investments held within an RRSP which may allow you to make larger contributions than permitted in an RRSP, possibly with the added benefit of creditor protection.

If you decide to sell your practice or retire, it may be possible to shelter $750,000 (proposed to increase to $800,000 effective Jan. 1, 2014) of capital gains from tax on the sale of shares by using the lifetime capital gains exemption. A shareholding spouse or adult child may also take advantage of this exemption. Cons It costs to incorporate your business and, in addition to the initial setup and legal costs, there will be ongoing requirements for annual tax returns and corporate resolutions. There is zero added protection from personal liability for professional negligence claims. Share ownership is usually restricted to you and your immediate family members. At the time of a share sale, a non-professional corporation may remove investment assets

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NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH As I had the opportunity to examine my life over this Thanksgiving season, especially reasons to give praises to God for, I discovered that my passion for God is not all that exuberant. I was not thinking of spiritual activities or busyness or rat-race religion, of how many ministries I am involved in. Busyness, as Lazarus’ sister Martha found out in the gospel of John, is absolutely nothing to God. I was rather thinking about my passion for God.

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Break routine of religion with passion From Page 10 We don’t have the peace of God that passes beyond all comprehension. It’s so very easy for us to fall into the trap of ritualistic religion, into dead orthodoxy. We go to church because it’s Sunday, not because we desire and passionately want to worship God. Until we as a church, until we as individuals, learn to cultivate our passion for God, cultivate our thirst for God, we would never experience the perfect peace of God that comes from a heart that’s full of God. The Bible is pretty clear when it says: “Be anxious about nothing…” (Phil.4:6,7) – not just about a marriage that’s not doing well, or about the mortgage payment. We are not to be anxious for nothing. Why do we worry, why do we strive, connive, and fight for our own way? Why do the tiny, little details of life consume our energies? It’s because we do not have a passion for God, because we don’t long for God as the deer pants for the waterbrooks in the evenings. Thankfully, God has given us instructions how to develop our thirst for Him in the Word of God. Our example, one of our models there is

King David. He had a problem or two of his own, but David was also a man after God’s own heart. Apart from Enoch, who walked with God and longed after God to the point that God took him home in a kind of mini-rapture, there is no other biblical character who longed for God like David did. One of the songs that David wrote, Psalm 63, is not a song designed to give a drumbeat to busyness. If we hunger for God, if He is far more than one-day-a-week escape for us, then we would understand Psalm 63 well. But if God is simply a part of that dry routine religion that we

practice once a week, then what we would read in the psalm would sound dry and dull and simplistic. As we go through the song, let us remember everything a king would have to give up, being driven from his kingdom in the middle of the night. I thought about the tremendous pain and agony he must have felt knowing his own son wanted desperately to kill him. The situation was very unfair in that God made David the king. He did not desire it or ask for that position. Now, he is fleeing for his very life in the wilderness. Here is a principle that we can put to good

use in similar circumstances in life: It is in the wilderness that we find the greatest potential for the sweetest communion with God. David’s soul is dry, barren, because of the physical circumstances he found himself in. But he longs for that much more intimate, deep communion with his heavenly Father. No matter what our circumstances are, no matter where we are physically located, if we are children of the King, we can trust our Father all through life. Some aspects of quenching our thirst and reviving our passion for God from the great Psalm 63 that David taught me in Thanksgiving 2013 are:

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Private 10 acre property with beautiful log home & huge wrap around deck. Great area for cross country skiing, fishing, hunting, horseback riding. Has new barn with loft. A recreational paradise.

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Spotless 4 bedrm home with master & ensuite on main, modern kitchen, HW floors, spacious deck with hot tub & fully daylight bsmt. 50x30 quonset, skating rink and fantastic views

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

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#2094

#2121

#2122

$449,000

$849,900

$385,000

$165,000

#2100

$389,000

1.99 ACRES

48 X 48 SHOP

LARGE HALF DUPLEX

REVENUE PROPERTY

Great family home on 1.99 acres, treed with room for your toys or a horse. Close to crown land. 3 bedrms on main, open kitchen, HW floors, huge rec.rm down & double garage. Nice views.

Excellent starter home in Lower Nicola with large shop. Home has 1152 sq.ft. on 0.72 acres, with detached shop, drilled well, flat property with easy access. Great opportunity.

Beautifully renovated with 3 bedrm up and 1 bedrm inlaw suite. Many update including new flooring, paint, moldings, interior doors, kitchen countertops & all 3 baths. Single garage.

Incredible side by side fourplex on 1/3 of an acre in Lower Nicola. Reno’s include roof & septic system. Monthly rental is currently $2670. Desirable location . Don’t miss this opportunity.

#1922

#2099

#2102

#2103

$275,000 RURAL LIVING

$169,000

$209,000

$298,000

EXTRA LARGE LOT

SPOTLESS HOME

LARGE BACKYARD

On 0.35 acres with creek in Lower Nicola. Home has 2 bedrms up 1 down in fully finished bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank. Open galley kitchen, large living rm. 24x28 detached shop.

Older 2 bedrm house in nice neighbourhood, close to downtown on extra large lot of 13,780 sq.ft. Lane access to well maintained huge backyard. Has single garage. Good income property.

Great 4 bedrm home centrally location, entirely fenced lot with spacious backyard, & RV parking. Home has 4 bedrms, hew HW tank & boiler in 2011, new roof in ’08, gas F/P in bsmt.

Beautiful home with 3 bedrms up, 1 down plus 2 bedrm suite in bsmt. Open design, 3 pce ensuite, huge fenced backyard with spacious deck, garden area & double garage.

#2088

#2093

#2053

#2050

D UCE D E R

$269,900

$169,000

SPIUS CREEK ESTATES

$244,900

$334,900

#2021

$599,000

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

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#2000

Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST

#1726

Prices Starting at $109,000 + GST This premier subdivision offers a rural living experience with expansive views of the Nicola Valley. Minimum lot size of 0.5 acre up to 0.96 acre. Offers privacy and room to landscape. The cul de sac design guarantees no thru traffic and crown land surround entire property. The road is paved with city services in place.

#1928

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ADULT ORIENTED STRATA

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APPEALING YARD

BENCH RANCHER

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LOTS OF PARKING

18,000 SQ.FT. LOT

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DETACHED SHOP

NEW Spacious 3 bedrm home with 4 pce ensuite, bright kitchen, sunken living rm with vaulted ceiling & gas F/P, large sundeck & huge rec.rm in bsmt plus 1 bedrm inlaw suite.

Charming 2 bedroom home with fresh paint, roof, updated windows & kitchen. 12x12 patio off sundeck, in a quiet neighbourhood, centrally located with lane access, RV parking & shop.

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.

Fantastic 3 bedrm home with private oasis in backyard, pond & water features. Main floor has new kitchen w/eating area, 2 bedrms, laundry & family rm with hobby rm & games rm downstairs.

This 2 bedrm rancher on the Bench has 9353 sq.ft. lot with nice yard and mature trees. Pine kitchen cabinets, large bedrooms and a roomy living room with gas fireplace. Large deck in back.

Well designed 3 bedrm rancher in new subdivision. Open floor plan with nice sized rooms throughout. Kitchen opens to living & dining rooms with beautiful cabinetry. Fully fenced backyard.

Gorgeous home with gourmet kitchen, S/S appliances, large balcony off living & dining rooms with views. 4 bedrms, 3 baths, fully finished bsmt with wet bar, games room. Professionally landscaped. Lots of parking.

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

#2096

#2108

#2120

#2121

#2013

#2113

#2118

#1998

#2111

$419,000

INCREDIBLE VALUE

$165,000

MOBILE WITH ADDITION

$239,000

IMMACULATE DUPLEX

$385,000

$319,000 DETACHED SHOP

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

$229,000

$317,000

LARGE YARD

HUGE SHOP

QUIET AREA

$469,900

D L O S

$325,000

REMARKABLE HOME

D L O S !

! NEW

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

2 bedrm mobile with addition, large enclosed porch & a family room. Nice tidy yard with covered patio & close to river to dip your feet in the summer. Includes appliances.

Immaculate side by side duplex with approx. 960 sq.ft. & 2 bedrms per side. Reno’s in 2004 & 2007 include flooring, plumbing, electrical, furnaces, HW tanks & Mill Creek kitchen & both baths. Has detached 16x24 shop.garage.

Great starter home with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new tile and newer flooring in living room. Kitchen countertops have been replaced. Has carport in back with lane access and fenced yard.

Unique modern open floor plan, 4 bedrms up with master suite with vaulted ceilings, soaker tub & WI closet, bright kitchen & family rm. Has double plus detached 26x26 shop & RV parking.

Nice corner lot on a quiet street with plenty of room to build a shop. This home is awaiting your ideas. Home is in need of some TLC and is priced accordingly.

Excellent starter home in Lower Nicola on 0.72 acre lot with 48x48 shop. Home has 2 bedrms, 1152 sq.ft. gas fireplace. A work in progress but the neighbourhood but the results can be fantastic.

Great home with 2 bedrms, open floor plan with newer high quality laminate throughout. Recent upgrades in kitchen include countertops & lower cabinets. Most windows replaced. Lots of RV parking

Perfect for family in good neighbourhood & close to school. 3 bedrms on main, large open kitchen with nook, 3 gas F/S’s, 2 bedrms down & summer kitchen. Large fenced backyard.

#1957

#1967

#2049

#2110

#1993

#2098

#2099

#1921

#1861

$199,900 SPOTLESS HOME

$74,500

NEW BENCH HOME

$298,500

WALK TO AMENITIES

$127,500 NEWER RANCHER

$415,000 MANICURED LOT

$99,900 DESIRABLE AREA

$169,000

SUN VALLEY COURT

$184,900

EXECUTIVE BENCH HOME

$395,000

IN QUIET CUL DE SAC

Spacious Bavarian style home with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, large living room and kitchen. Home has newer high efficiency furnace, large rec. room with dry bar. Large backyard with detached shop. #2080 $234,900 INVESTORS

REVENUE FOURPLEX

US N O B 4 bedrm home, centrally located. New HW tank & boiler in 2011, new metal roof, HE gas F/P, updated windows, UG sprinklers & freshly painted. Spacious backyard, RV parking, single garage.

New 3 bedrm home with gorgeous views of the valley. Home has open concept design, deluxe kitchen, security system. Water reservoir tax has been paid. Home Warranty. Seller will pay GST.

3 bedroom home in downtown core. Great for home-based business. Has a detached garage 21x23 with lane access. Fenced backyard with sundeck.

Very nice 3 yr old rancher with 3 bedrms, 3 pce ensuite and W/I closet in large master bedrm. Fully open concept with great kitchen. Entire home is tastefully finished & equipped with good appliances.

Gorgeous 5 bedrm family home on large corner lot. Home has HW flooring throughout with ceramic tile in kitchen & baths. Extra large kitchen with open concept. Fully finished bsmt & a double garage.

This rancher features 3 bedrms, private yard with garden, 2 car garage & room for RV parking. Includes appliances & gas fireplace. Easy access and quality built home.

Nice end unit townhome with bigger yard. Tastefully decorated, 3 bedrms plus office, 3 pce ensuite, open floor plan on main plus laundry & 2 pce powder room. Double garage

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

Spacious 4 bedrm home with open design, 3 pce ensuite, large back porch, huge backyard with nice sundeck and a garden area. Inlcudes 2 bedrm bsmt suite. 26x24 double garage.

Side by side fourplex on a 1/3 of an acre. Has been renovated inside & out including roof & septic system. Monthly rental revenue is currently $2670. Cooperative water. Desirable location

Great opportunity to own a one bedroom apartment in Merritt. Why rent when you can own. Very affordable unit. BONUS of $3,000 paid to Buyer upon completion! Includes appliances.

#2053

#1990

#1892

#2104

#1759

#2081

#1825

#1997

#2050

#2103

#2089

$244,900

$369,000 SENSATIONAL

COZY RANCHER

$149,000

EXTRA LARGE LOT

$319,300 FANTASTIC VIEWS

$455,000

GREAT BENCH HOME

$224,900

HAVE A BIG FAMILY?

$214,900

CLOSE TO SCHOOL

$419,900

FANTASTIC VIEWS

$334,900 GREAT LOCATION

$298,000

SPOTLESS RANCHER

$65,000 IN LOWER NICOLA

CED

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

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

An older 2 bedrm house in nice neighbourhood on extra large lot of 13,780 sq.ft. that may have subdivision potential. Lane access to well maintained huge backyard. 19x16 single car garage.

Cozy & impressive home with entry way with oak floors & Victorian front doors & stained glass windows, bathrms refurbished with vintage tubs. Geothermal heating, 4 bedrms, 3 baths.

Completely renovated 4 bedrm home with new kitchen, flooring, new bathrms up & down, extra spacious floor plan with open concept living. Large lot, covered carport, RV parking.

Perfect for large family with 4 bedroom plus an additional 2 bedrm inlaw suite, den & play roo. Nice fenced yard for children or pets. Lane access. Community parks are close by.

Very nice 4 bedroom home with open floor plan and high cathedral ceilings. Has 1 bedrm and laundry on main, 3 bedrms up and ensuite with jetted tub. Has fenced backyard. Includes 3 appliances.

3 bedroom rancher with views of the Nicola Valley. Just 2 yrs new with open floor plan, vaulted ceilings in kitchen, eating area and family room. 20x24 garage with 10 ft ceilings

3 bedrms on the main, possible 4th down. Kitchen is bright & cheery with new counters & cabinets. Laminate & tile floors. Fully fin. bsmt with big family rm, office & storage.

One level home with 2 master bedrms + den & office (or 3rd bedrm). Each bedrm has its own ensuite. Has 536 sq.ft. covered deck and 20x16 detached shop with concrete floors.

Country living on 0.35 acre lot with creek. Home has 2 bedrms up, 1 down, galley kitchen, large living room. Basement has been renovated, new carpets, paint & HW tank. 24x28 shop.

#2115

#1863

#2093

#2015

#2038

#2116

#2079

#1836

#2035

#1988

#2088

$149,900

$549,900

$169,000

$499,000

$329,000

$290,000

$259,900

$314,900

$169,900

$246,300

$269,900

HERITAGE HOME

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

BEAUTIFUL HERITAGE HOME

WHY RENT

QUIET LOCATION

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

QUIET CUL DE SAC

NEW RANCHER

RIVERFRONT PROPERTY

EXTRA HALF LOT

OPPORTUNITY

In downtown core, close to all amenities, lane access & private yard. Features 3 bedrms, 4 pce ensuite, Victorian classic kitchen with all appl., HW flooring in many rooms, 9 ft ceilings & large family rm.

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

Beautifully finished 2 bdrm heritage home on 0.25 acre lot with new carport. Home has been completely restored including new windows, roof, kitchen & bathrm. 9 ½ ft ceilings, new plumbing

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

Nice family home with 3 bedrms up, 3 pce ensuite, large living rm with gas F/P, big kitchen, covered deck off dining rm. Has 2 bedrms down, in-floor heating. Double garage and close to school.

Great 4 bedrm home with HW floors, open concept with big kitchen & comes with appl. Some reno’s have been done like new roof, windows & exterior doors. Main bath has jetted soaker tub.

West Coast contemporary home on quiet street. 3 bedrms, den, 2.5 baths, elegant flooring. 13x18 living rm with 17 ft vaulted ceilings. Kitchen with wrap around counters. 3 pce ensuite. Private backyard.

Great views from this Bench rancher with full walkout basement. HW, porcelain & carpet flooring. Vaulted ceilings, open design kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 2 baths. Bsmt roughed in inlaw suite.

Executive 3 bedrm rancher on immaculate ½ acre lot backing onto Nicola River. Features 3 bedrms, 2 baths, 1900+ sq.ft. with maple HW, ceramic tile & large 475 sq.ft. covered deck.

Perfect for large family with 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths, stainless steel appliances, BI vac, A/C. Great yard with patio gazebo, UG & drip irrigation, double garage and extra parking on 1.5 lots.

Great opportunity to get into the rental market. 6 strata titled strata units, within walking distance to all amenities. Being sold below assessed value at $87,900 per unit. All currently rented.

#2052

#2034

#2043

#1671

#2010

#1963

#2031

#2022

#2100

#2044

#2105

$289,900

$329,000

REASONS TO STOP RENTING • Continual rent increases • No economic security • No tax benefits • No price appreciation Let us help you find the home that suits your family’s needs.

$239,000

$89,900

$329,000

$289,000

$299,900

$359,900

$439,000

OPPORTUNITY

EXECUTIVE HOME

START OR RETIRE HERE

NEWER MOBILE

INVESTMENT

CURB APPEAL

HALF DUPLEX

Great holding property with 4 lots, one with cozy 1 bedrm rental home plus 3 other lots (zoned C2) being sold as a package. Has a single car garage. Close to downtown core.

Executive 5 bedrm, 3 bath home the HW floors, slate tile, gourmet chef’s kitchen with Maple shaker cabinets. Large living rm, den & family rm with sliding doors to deck. Fully finished basement.

Great starter or retirement home on huge 120x100 lot. Well kept older 2 bedrm home with family room & den in fully fin. bsmt. Has single garage, storage sheds, RV prkg & lane access.

Very nice 2 bedroom, 4 yr old mobile in Lower Nicola M H Park. Open design kitchen/living room. Hardi plank siding, 2x6 construction & large lot. Great for first time buyers or retirees.

Side by side duplex with walking distance to amenities. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, 1 bath, kitchen & living rm plus fenced backyard. Adjacent duplexes also for sale.

Book an appt. to view this 3 bedrm bungalow with fenced lot, mature landscaping & lane access. Private patio with hot tub. Open oak kitchen/dining room. Family room with wood airtight.

Beautifully renovated 3 bedrm, 2 storey, Half duplex with 1 bedrm inlaw suite. Updates include new flooring throughout, paint, moldings, interior doors, kitchen counters & 3 renovated baths.

#1995

#2027

#2016

#2090

#1982

#1960

#2102

$299,000 PRIVATE OASIS

$509,900

$187,900

$177,000

$209,000

SPENCES BRIDGE

CORNER LOT

3 bedrm, 2 bath double wide on its own 0.17 acre lot with fruit trees & garden area. Great retreat close to the famous Thompson River known for salmon & steelhead fishing.

Cute and cozy 2 bedroom home in good area of downtown & close to all amenities. Home has had upgrade over past few year – new metal roof, insulation, flooring, light fixture, countertops & paint.

#2101

#2014

The strength of teamwork,

Totally renovated home, tastefully decorated, 4 bedrms, 2 baths plus sunroom, custom kitchen with granite counters, fantastic bathrm with high end fixtures. Incredible backyard with water features.

Well finished ICF efficient home with 4 bedroom, open floor plan with quality throughout. The unfinished basement was designed to accommodate an inlaw suite. Has a Home Warranty.

4 bedroom home, recently renovated including new flooring & paint. Big family rm in fully finished bsmt. Private yard with RV parking, 30x18 shop/garage & lane access. Laundry on main.

#2097

#2091

#1905

$429,000

$169,900

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Spotless 4 bedrm home with master & ensuite on the main, ground level entry, modern kitchen design, exquisite HW floors, spacious deck w/hot tub & full daylight bsmt. 50x30 quonset.

Fantastic acreage just 15 mins. from Merritt by Aspen Grove. Has 1500 sq.ft. modular with large covered deck. Includes 2 shops, corrals with heated automatic watering for livestock & more.

Lush 48.46 acres in Sunshine Valley, over 1 km bordering the Nicola River - watering rights. Quality home featuring spacious kitchen, 5 bedrms, 4 baths, in-law suite. 2nd farmhand residence, 55 acres organic hayfields, irrigation & farm equipment, hayshed, 4-stall barn w/ tack room & riding arena.

Magnificent lakefront home with vaulted ceilings, 5 bedrms, 4.5 baths, 2 large sundecks overlooking the lake, fully finished basement, low E windows & UG boathouse.

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Exceptionally well built 5 bedrm home on 20 acres, with 4 baths & inlaw suite in fully fin. bsmt. Large windows to enjoy the panoramic views. Reinforced foundation & external walls. 26x37 shop & garage.

Enjoy the peace & privacy from this 10 acre parcel that backs onto Crown Land. Beautiful log home with open concept, kitchen area overlooks gardens. Has several outbldgs. Great rec. area.

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

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

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

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#1837

#1918

#2107

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

$799,995 PRIVATE ACREAGE

$599,000 CLOSE TO TOWN

D L O S

$749,900

$190,000

$112,500

#1913

$890,000

COUNTRY LIVING

WATERFRONT ACREAGE

19.77 ACRES

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Nice country retreat on 1.99 acres just 15 minutes from Merritt with flat levels & drilled well. Close to crown land. 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, huge rec.rm down, A/C & double garage. Nice views.

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

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

Great location on a corner lot on main street coming into Merritt. This 7300 sq.ft. building is zoned C-4 with a site specific zoning for prof. offices, doctors, lawyers etc. Lots of parking.

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29.9 acres just 20 mins outside of Merritt. Gentle slope with year round creek. Great horse property fenced & cross-fenced. Home has 3 bedrms 2 bath, huge living room and fantastic views.

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$209,000 6 ACRES

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$474,900

Gorgeous property with approx. 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing through the property. A great variety of land and possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR, Old farm house used for seasonal cabin. 2 titles.

Approx. 103 acres overlooking Nicola River. Double wide, 4 bedrm, 2 bath home with partially fi nished bsmt. Numerous outbldgs, hay storage, tack shed. Fenced property.

In Savona, incredible 133 acres almost surrounds lake. Has 2 main cabins & 3 additional cabins, off the grid. Great area for all rec. activities- hiking, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting & more

Waterfront acreage for rec. property of build your home in the country. Mostly flat with many building sites. Has shallow well, septic approval, hydro on land & driveway in. Easy access with crown land nearby.

Corner lot at very busy intersection. Has 6 commercial rentals plus living quarters above. 3 units are leased to long term tenants & 3 units are vacant. Lots of room for parking.

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#1890

#1663

#1915

#1994

$1,250,000

HORSE PROPERTY

$549,000

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$570,000

INDUSTRIAL ACREAGE Light industrial 3.34 acres in town, has fenced portion, water & sewer close to line. Great opportunity to start your business here.

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

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

This 1.122 acre lot has many features already in place. Water & septic are hooked up & driveway in. Hydro is ready to be hooked into building site. House plans also available.

Great development property, for sale or lease, with utilities at lot line. Golf course and resort planned just up Midday Valley Road. Two parcels, two titles but being sold together

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#1961

#2033

#1713

$519,900

COLDWATER HILLS APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS

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

$389,000

$398,800

NICOLA WYND Residential Lots Prices starting at $65,000 + GST Ver y nice lots in newly developed subdivision of high end rancher style homes. Zoned R-2, has city ser vices. Several lots to choose from to build your dream home. Call for more details #1973

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$2,000,000 2 ACRES

Great rec. property is build your home in the country. Drilled well with 15 gpm, septic approval, power at lot line and driveway are all in. Nice views & close to crown land access

Zoned C-2, has 3164 sq.ft. building with 3 bays, parts room and comes with assorted tools & hoist. Has 3 separately titled lots of 18000 sq.ft. in total.

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#2056

$139,000 RIVERFRONT LOT

Just over 1 acre lot at Nicola Lake. Great fishing, water sports & hiking. Gentle slope, easy access allows for a wide variety of house plans. Includes 4x32 ft roll-a-dock with deep water kit.

Flat 0.91 acre parcel in the city fronting Nicola river. This lot offers unlimited possibilites to build your dream home. Services in Vicinity.

#1953

#2082

$299,000

$465,000 COMMERCIAL

$109,900 LARGE VIEW LOT

ON WALLOPER LAKE

Great building of 1680 sq.ft., corner lot, high traffic area. Previously used as showroom for car dealership. Zoned C-2. 2 separate titles.

#2054

$345,000 COMMERCIAL

Great lakefront recreational cabin on ½ acre lot. 15 year government lease with approx. 5 years remaining. Just 35 mins from Kamloops. Easy access. Call for more details.

Large estate size on with beautiful panoramic views of the Nicola River and bordering ranch lands. All this within the city limits and walking distance to shopping

#1762

#1900

$149,000

$83,000

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

3 separate title lots. Was a former gas station. Good highway exposure. 1200 sq.ft. garage with 2 bays, fenced lot. Zoned C-2. Call for more details.

#2055

$325,000

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Eastern medicine explains hiatal hernia By Dr. Hong Chung

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Many patients come to see me complaining about abdominal pain, and I use palpation to check their entire abdomen in order to make a diagnosis. Many cry out in pain or even scream when I press a specific point just below the sternum. And many have already received a doctor’s diagnosis of hiatal hernia and are taking pills for this disease. A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach bulges up through the esophageal hiatus – the opening in the diaphragm – into the chest cavity. It’s a very common condition and many people with a hiatal hernia don’t realize it because they have few symptoms. But a large hiatal hernia can cause food and stomach acid to back up into the esophagus (acid reflux), leading to heartburn, nausea, belching, and chest pain. In the worst cases, chronic hiatal hernia can injure the esophagus and even lead to severe esophageal stenosis or cancer. Eastern medicine doesn’t categorize this

disease in the same way as Western medicine. Instead, it recognizes two conditions that overlap somewhat with hiatal hernia. One is “pain below the heart syndrome,” a specific type of upper abdominal pain, and the other is “Ye Ge,” a late and serious stage of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). The causes of hiatal hernia symptoms are mostly considered to be of two kinds: dietary and emotional. Dietary causes are related to overeating, lying down after a large meal, eating rich, fatty foods, and excessive alcohol consumption. These can produce lots of phlegm and Qi stagnation, which turn to heat. This heat tends to come up and push the stomach upward. One emotional factor, stress, causes diaphragm weakness, which can allow the stomach to move upward and to release more stomach acid. Using the five elements theory, the wood element can become excessive when patients repress anger. Anger causes them to tighten up and suck their breath upwards, leading to pressure on the stomach and causing a hernia.

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Hiatal hernia is not regarded by Eastern medicine as merely a local phenomenon, but as one symptom of a unbalance of internal organ system leading to functional and/or structural deformation. For example, aging or sexual indulgence may consume yin-fluids and cause kidney yin deficiency and dryness in the esophagus and stomach. And many who have a hiatal hernia also have an inflamed ileocecal valve lower down in their digestive tract, causing gas to build up and creating pressure higher up in the digestive system. So, though it presents with apparently excessive symptoms, such as heartburn, heat rising to redden the face, vomiting, and belching with gas, it is also a condition of basic deficiency at the same time. Acupuncture can treat both the root cause and symptoms of hiatal hernia, and herb formulas can also support the liver, clear out heat and inflammation from the gastrointestinal tract, promote healthy digestive function, and relieve emotional anxiety. This requires treatment once a week for two to six months.

When is back pain an emergency? By Dr. Colin Gage NICOLA VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC

Surprisingly, severe back pain isn’t usually a medical emergency. However, one of the most common reasons people go to the emergency room is severe back pain from a simple muscle strain and/or joint sprain. While painful, these symptoms usually don’t indicate soft tissue or other structural joint/ligament damage to the back. You should seek medical help immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms. 1. Progressive weakness in the legs or loss of bladder or bowel control. The sudden onset of bladder and/or bowel incontinence and/ or progressive weakness in the lower extremities can be an indication of a relatively rare but serious condition called “Cauda equina syndrome.” Typical symptoms include: • Altered sensation, or severe or progressive weakness or numbness in the lower extremities — the legs and/or feet. • Loss of sensation or altered sensation in the “saddle” area (inner thighs/between the legs, buttocks, back of legs, sacral region). • Loss of control of

bladder or bowels (including retention or incontinence). • Pain, numbness or weakness in one or both legs that may cause difficulty walking. Cauda equina syndrome is caused by the compression of nerves in the low back, which can happen from a trauma to the spine, any spinal condition that may compress the nerves (such as a disc herniation, spinal stenosis), or an infection. If left untreated, this syndrome can result in paralysis as well as continued loss of sensation in areas below the lower spine. 2. Unexplained loss of appetite, weight loss, pain, or neurological problems. Weight loss from increased exercise or changes in diet can be healthy and can help reduce back pain. However, sudden weight loss and/or lack of appetite for no known reason can be indicative of a serious medical condition, such as cancer. Several symptoms of a tumour in the spine include: • Pain in the neck or back, followed by weakness or numbness of the arms or legs. As well, a change in normal bowel or bladder activity. • Back pain that does

not diminish with rest, and pain that may be worse at night than during the day. • Nausea, vomiting, fever, chills or shakes in conjunction with back pain. 3. Fever, some type of increased pain, and other symptoms of infection. Fever typically indicates some form of infection. An infection of the spine can either occur quickly (within one or two weeks following fusion surgery) or develop over time (for example, in elderly persons or those with compromised immune systems). Spinal infections are rare, but can be quite dangerous if the infection moves into the spinal canal and causes an epidural abscess (a pus-filled cavity in the epidural space). Pressure from an abscess pressing on the nerve structures in the neck or back can result in paraplegia or quadriplegia.

4. Severe, unrelenting abdominal and lower back pain. The pain of an abdominal disorder can often extend to the back and be felt as acute, continuous low back pain. Acute lower back pain can be a symptom of an enlargement of the aorta (large artery) in the abdomen, called an abdominal aortic aneurysm. If the blood vessel ruptures or starts leaking blood, this could become a serious medical emergency. The primary symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm are severe, continuous abdominal and lower back pain. This is a lifethreatening condition and requires immediate medical attention. The above conditions are quite rare compared to the common causes of back pain, and most conditions that cause back pain do not require immediate medical care. Once your chiropractor

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BCHL’s Interior Division a real dogfight Four points separate top five teams; Cents earn five of a possible six to stay in the hunt By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Birks,Wight and Cuglietta to join Pierce at WJAC selection camp By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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No fewer than three Merritt Centennials players have been invited to the World Junior A Challenge selection camp for Team Canada West, scheduled for Oct. 26 – 30 in Calgary. Defenceman Dane Birks, along with forwards Jeff Wight and Diego Cuglietta are three of 66 players chosen to attend the camp from the five western Junior A leagues. Twenty-two players from the four-day selection camp will be picked to wear the Team Canada West red-and-white jersey at the 2013 World Junior A Challenge, slated for Nov. 4 – 10 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. “All three are certainly deserving of the selection,” said Centennials head coach and GM

Luke Pierce, who will be part of the decision-making panel that chooses the final 22 players for Team Canada West. “They all have a realistic shot of making the team.” The 66 players chosen to attend the TCW selection camp are comprised of six goaltenders, 24 defencemen and 36 forwards. Twenty-seven of the players are from the BCHL, 23 from the Alberta Junior Hockey League, seven from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, six from the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and three from the Superior International Junior Hockey League. At this year’s WJAC in Yarmouth, Team Canada West will play in Group B with the Czech Republic and Switzerland. Pool A will consist of Team Canada East, Russia and the United States.

BCHL STANDINGS to Oct. 22 INTERIOR DIVISION Team

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If the first quarter of the 2013-14 BCHL campaign is any indication of things to come, this could be one of the most exciting seasons of junior A hockey that fans have seen in a long time. The Interior Division is off to a rollicking start with five of the six teams above .500, and just four points separating first through fifth in the standings. The fourth-place Merritt Centennials are just three points back of the division-leading Penticton Vees, thanks to a stellar week of play that saw the Cents pick up two wins and a tie to earn five of a possible six points. The Centennials got things rolling last Wednesday, defeating the first-place Vees 3-2 in Penticton. Shane Poulsen’s second goal of the night, at 3:52 of the second overtime period was the difference maker as the Cents battled back from an early two-goal deficit to secure the win against last season’s division champions. James Neil scored Merritt’s other goal against the Vees. Neil, Poulsen and Deigo Cuglietta proved to be quite a force, as each member of the talented trio had a threepoint night. Devin Kero picked up the win in net for the Cents, stopping 36 of 38 Penticton shots directed his way. Merritt went 2-for-5 on the pow-

ROOKIES ROAR The Merritt Centennials got great production from their first-year players on the weekend, including this beautiful tap-in goal from Rhett Willcox (above) on Sunday against the Trail Smoke Eaters. Like Willcox, defenceman Dylan Bowen got his first BCHL goal on Sunday, too, while fellow rookie Zach Hartley picked up his second and third goals of the season in games last week. Ian Webster/Herald

erplay, while the Vees were 0-for-4 with the man-advantage. Two nights later, the Centennials kicked off Parents’ Weekend in fine fashion with a hard-fought and thoroughly-entertaining 5-5 tie against the visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks in front of 700-plus fans. The Cents and ’Backs traded goals back and forth all night long, including four in a span of just under five minutes early in the third period. Scorers for Merritt were Sebastien Pare with a pair, Jeff Wight, Zach Hartley and Neil. Cuglietta and Dane Birks finished with two assists apiece. Kero was in net again for the Centennials, and managed to turn aside 38 Salmon Arm shots, while Merritt peppered ’Backs’ starter Adam Clark with 40 pucks.

Each team managed one powerplay goal in 15 combined opportunities. If the Cents’ win in Penticton was inspiring and the tie against Salmon Arm was entertaining, then Sunday’s 5-4 victory over the last-place Trail Smoke Eaters can best be summed up in one word as ugly. Sometimes, teams have to win games that way, and the

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Centennials can perhaps be forgiven for being a tad sloppy — what with all the distractions of having family in town, and the hugely-successful Ice Breaker social at the Civic Centre the evening before. Against the winlessin-eight Smoke Eaters, the Centennials actually started out well, building a 2-0 lead in the first 27 minutes. But then they

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MSS senior girls display plenty of venom at Desert Classic Volleyball Invitational By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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The Merritt Secondary School’s senior girls volleyball team was nothing short of “fangtastic” at the Desert Classic Invitational Volleyball tournament, as they swept away the host Osoyoos Rattlers twice and all their other opposition on the way to a first-place finish in the 10-team tournament on the weekend. In pool play, the Lady Panthers defeated

Princeton (25-9, 25-10), Boundary Secondary from Midway (25-10, 25-16) and the Rattlers (25-9, 25-12) in straight sets. In crossover action, Merritt Secondary knocked off Summerland 25-11, 25-12 before disposing of the Rattlers once more in the semi-finals, 25-13, 25-12. The Panthers capped off their perfect weekend with their sixth successive straight-sets win, 25-17 and 25-15,

Cents on the road for four From Page 19 Other Merritt marksmen were Scotty Patterson with two, Dylan Bowen and Rhett Willcox. For the latter two, both rookies, it was their first BCHL goals. For the second game in a row, each team managed one powerplay goal. The Cents outshot the Smokies 43-37 in the wide-open game. Kero again picked up the win in the Merritt net. Summing up the week, Centennials head coach and GM Luke Pierce said, “When you look at the week from the perspective of points earned, it was good. But I think there’s still

a lot there that we can improve. It makes you wonder just how well we could do.” Up next for the Centennials are a set of four road games beginning in Prince George on Thursday. The team travels to Vernon on Saturday night, then heads to Salmon Arm for a Sunday matinee tilt with the Silverbacks. The run of away games wraps up on Friday, Nov. 1 with a date in Chilliwack against the struggling Chiefs. The Cents’ next home game is Saturday, Nov. 2 as the Chiefs invade the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena for the back half of the two teams’ homeand-home series.

in the tournament final against Surrey’s Regent Christian Academy on Saturday afternoon. “The girls played very well,” said MSS head coach Dwayne Suzuki. “One goal we had set for the tournament was to take advantage of free balls, and to finish rallies with kills. We accomplished that. Our passing was excellent, which led to having more than one option on the attack.” Suzuki went on to say, “Our coverage on the court in defence was also excellent, as was the girls’ transition

to offence. I’m really pleased that the girls played their own game and didn’t let their opponents back into any matches.” Individual game stars for Merritt were Sabrina Samra for serving and Kaitlyn Suzuki for her passing. Fallon Fosbery, Karlie Sloan and Claire Burnham were all strong on the attack. The Panther girls returned to league play in Kamloops this week. Their next tournament is on the Nov. 2 weekend at Fulton Secondary in Vernon.

PANTHERS REIGN SUPREME There was no stopping the Merritt Secondary School’s senior girls volleyball team, winners of the Desert Classic Invitational tournament in Osoyoos on the weekend. Team members (kneeling left to right) are Rebecca Walder, Jordie Chenier, Sabrina Samra, Kaitlyn Suzuki, Jaycee Chenier, Karlie Sloan, Claire Burnham, head coach Dwayne Suzuki, (in front) Jordanne Sulz and Fallon Fosbery. Photo courtesy of Cathy Sloan

BAR BENDER TRAIL CLASSIC RESULTS October 13, 2013

Master Class

Senior Expert Class

1. Geoff Nelson

1. Sid Francis

Expert Class

Super Senior Class

1. Chris Sorokovsky

1. Andrew Christianson

Veteran Expert Class

Veteran Amateur Class

1. Wayne Reimer

1. Pat Beauchamp

Junior Over Class

Senior Amateur Class

1. Zachery Shamley

1. Mike Thibeault

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1. Tyler Hanghofer 4. Gordon McIntyre 7. Ryan Porada

1. Adam Rogers 2. Roi Joe 5. Charlie Suzuki 8. Bill Brewer

Women’s Class 1. Talleah Dallavecchia 5. Caitlin Weisse

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‘V’ FOR VICTORY Talleah Dallavecchia was the winner of the women’s class at the Nicola Valley Dirt Riders’ Bar Bender Classic on Oct. 13. Ian Webster/Herald

MINOR HOCKEY REPORT Midget Rep The Tracker Sportswear midget reps split their weekend pair of games. Saturday, in exhibition play against Vernon, the midgets rebounded from a slow start on home ice to take a 4-3 lead, only to wind up losing 5-4. Merritt scorers were Adam McCormack, Tyler Edward, Jessie Cunningham and Bradley Colter. Things weren’t as close on Sunday as the local midget reps shellacked Chase 13-3. Colter and Marcelo Bose netted four goals apiece, while Dakota Wudrich and Brayden Thormoset each added a pair and Nolan Prowal scored once. Sam Suzuki picked up the win in net.

Bantam Rep

HAT TRICK! Joco Transport junior girls’ team member Tyra Gage had a four-goal weekend, including a hat trick in Sunday’s 5-3 win over Kelowna. Ian Webster/Herald

Merritt’s Murray GM bantam reps defeated Salmon Arm 5-3 on the weekend in a game played in Sicamous. Scorers were Eric Lalonde (2), Sunil Sahota, Cameron St. Louis and Anthony Tulliani. Mack Stead was once again brilliant in net. “It was definitely not our best performance to date,” said head coach Wayne

MacDonald, “but nonetheless, we came away with the two points and extended our winning streak to six games.” The Murray GM team travels to Revelstoke this weekend for their first tournament of the season.

Atom Development The Fountain Tire atoms played twice on the weekend. Saturday, goals by Breanna Ouellet, Chase Cooke and Divaan Sahota led the Merritt team to a 3-3 tie with North Okanagan in Enderby. On Sunday, Matthew Newman had a five-goal game in the atoms’ 12-2 win over the Kamloops peewee girls in an exhibition matchup. Other Merritt scorers were Max Graham (2), Ouellet, Cooke, Tryton Bose, Caleb Brackett and Sajjin Lali. Bryce Garcia and Carson Lang shared netminding duties in both games.

Junior Girls The Joco Transport junior girls played a pair of games at home on the weekend. On Saturday, seven different players picked up at least one goal in an

8-1 victory over Lillooet. Scorers were Kierra Willey (2), Taylor Nicholls, Jorja Thormoset, Ivy Smith, Taylia McKeown, Kayla Gray and Tyra Gage. Sunday, Gage had the hat Trick in Merritt’s 5-3 win over previously-undefeated Kelowna. Other Merritt scorers were Willey and Nichols. Janelle Gage picked up both weekend wins in net.

Home Games This Weekend Tournament action takes over the two local arenas this weekend as the Ramada Inn peewee reps host visiting teams from Chilliwack, Cloverdale, Kamloops, North Vancouver and 100 Mile House. Action begans Friday at 4:30 p.m. and wraps up Sunday at 1:45 p.m. The local peewee squad plays its round robin games Friday at 4:30 p.m. against Chilliwack, Saturday at 10:45 a.m. versus 100 Mile and 3:15 p.m. against North Vancouver. All three games are at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Playoff action begins on Sunday at 7 a.m. at both arenas, and concludes with the gold medal game at 1:45 p.m. in Merritt.

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FOOD BANK The Nicola Valley Winter Outerwear Program is now open for the month of October. Anyone needing extra cold weather clothing is encouraged to attend. Located at 2059 Garcia St. and open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Donations also accepted.

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m. (third week - shut-in lucheon) Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m. All seniors welcome.

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS: “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” on November 18, at 7:30 pm. NVIT Lecture Theatre, free parking, no food or drinks in theatre.

MERRITT ARMY CADETS

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: Crib & Whist 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: Carpet

Merritt Army cadets are looking for parent volunteers & officers. Our nonprofit organization has been running

for 93 years. If you would like to help out, please contact Lynn Henville or Angele Grenier at 250-378-9485.

Thursday evenings. Bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.

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Christmas Craft and Bake Sale at the Elks Hall. Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch available. To book a table, call Mollie 250-378-9788.

ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE

Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch, raffle draw, craft tables, and bake sale. Drop by the Seniors Hall at 1675 Tutell Court.

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KNITWITS Love to knit or crochet? Or are you a novice interested in learning more about knitting or crocheting in a friendly and welcoming setting? Come on down to Brambles Bakery

Darts at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays; Frosty Fridays at 5:00 p.m.; Meat Draw at 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

looking for foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, until they find a furever home, please contact Margie at newbark_rescue@ hotmail.com.

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

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

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

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship in St. Michael's Church • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 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. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

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

NEWBARK RESCUE Newbark Rescue & Rehoming Merritt Branch, are always

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

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Brownies Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-3157410 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 CMHA - Merritt Clubhouse Fireside Center 2026 Granite Ave. Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pm Shirley 250-378-5660 Central School Pac First Tuesday 7 p.m. Lunchroom - 250-378-4892 Celebrate Recovery Mondays 7 p.m. New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-3784534 Community Choir Mondays 7 p.m. Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary 250-378-9899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Drop-In Soccer

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212. Girl Guides Wednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-9368298 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays 6 & 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave. 250-280-4040 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Dance Society Linda Sanford: 250-3786109 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs

Second & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-3789788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 250-378-2950 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250378-9509 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca T: #merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday 7 p.m. Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30

- 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca Nicola Valley Better Breathers Third Wednesdays 1 p.m. Trinity United - 250-3786266 N.V. 4-H Club Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-3785028 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi - Scott: 250-3783502 www.nvdra.com N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m. 2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday 7 p.m.

2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-3784904 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday 7 p.m. at the airport - 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift Store First Tuesday NVGH basement 250-378-9100 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-3782536 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911 Pathfinders Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge

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Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadets Tuesdays 6 p.m. 250-3781302 or 250-572-3775 Royal Canadian Legion #96 Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m. - Regular Mtg. Fourth Thursday 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena 250-378-5631 Royal Purple First & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539 Soup Bowl Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-3157410 Teen Centre Mondays & Fridays 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. 250-378-4878 Toastmasters Club 3929 Tuesdays 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library 250-378-5855 24U First & Third Tuesdays 2 p.m. at the Hospice Society - Sue 250-378-2717 or Bonnie 250-315-0179 Valley Scrapbooking 250-936-8298 Valley Visual Artists General club information Fran McMurchy 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Second Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al - 250-378-7402 Ted 250-378-4195

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NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY REGARDING “Central Park Improvements – Upgrades to the washrooms and construction of a lacrosse box City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2150, 2013” Elector response forms may be obtained at the Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt or on the City’s website www.merritt.ca . Completed forms must be dropped off at the City Hall or delivered to the Deputy Corporate OfÀcer’s OfÀce, City of Merritt, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8, by 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013. Pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, the City of Merritt is proposing to seek the assent of the electors of the City of Merritt by an alternative approval process. This alternative approval process applies to the entire City of Merritt. The question before the electors is whether they are opposed to Merritt City Council adopting “Central Park Improvements – Upgrades to the washrooms and construction of a lacrosse box City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2150, 2013” (a bylaw to pay for upgrades to the washrooms and construct a lacrosse box at Central Park), without Àrst obtaining the assent of the electors by voting. The proposed bylaw authorizes City Council to borrow for the stated purpose by way of debentures a sum not exceeding Six Hundred and Ninety-Eight Thousand Dollars ($698,000) repayable not later than twenty (20) years from the date of issue of such debentures. The number of eligible electors in the City of Merritt is estimated to be 5,000. Council may proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 2150, 2013 unless, by the deadline set out below, at least 10% (500) of the estimated number of electors of the City of Merritt sign an alternative approval process elector response form indicating that Council may not proceed with adoption of the bylaw without Àrst receiving the assent of the electors by voting. INSTRUCTIONS: • If you are opposed to the adoption of the bylaw without it Àrst receiving assent of the electors by voting, you may sign an alternative approval process elector response form. • If you are not opposed to the adoption of the bylaw, you need do nothing. • Alternative approval process elector response forms will be accepted only if they are in the form established by the Council of the City of Merritt. The forms are available at the Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt or on the City’s website www.merritt.ca . Alternative approval process elector response forms must be submitted to the Deputy Corporate OfÀcer, City of Merritt, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8. The deadline for submission of signed forms is on or before 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013. • Accurate copies of the elector response form may be made and used for signing. • A person may not sign an elector response form more than once. • A person who is not an elector of the City of Merritt must not sign the elector response form. • A person may not withdraw his or her name from an elector response form after 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013. • The name and residential address of the person signing must be included in this elector response form, and if applicable, also the address of the property in relation to which the person is entitled to register as a non-resident property elector. To sign an alternative approval process elector response form you MUST meet the following criteria for either a Resident Elector OR a Non-resident (Property) Elector in the City of Merritt: Resident Electors: • Must be eighteen years of age or older; • Must be a Canadian citizen; • Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day the response form is signed; • Must have been a resident of the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed; and • Must not be disqualiÀed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualiÀed by law. Non-Resident Electors: • Must NOT qualify as a Resident Elector of the City of Merritt; • Must be eighteen years of age or older; • Must be a Canadian citizen; • Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day the response form is signed; • Must have been the registered owner of real property in the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed; • Must not be disqualiÀed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualiÀed by law; • If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may register as a non-resident property elector and only with the written consent of the majority of the owners; and NOTE: A person must not sign any alternative approval process elector response form more than once and may not withdraw his or her name from the alternative approval process elector response form after the deadline for submission of the elector response forms has passed.

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NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY REGARDING “2013 Asphalt Project City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2151, 2013” Elector response forms may be obtained at the Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt or on the City’s website www.merritt.ca . Completed forms must be dropped off at the City Hall or delivered to the Deputy Corporate OfÀcer’s OfÀce, City of Merritt, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8, by 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013. Pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, the City of Merritt is proposing to seek the assent of the electors of the City of Merritt by an alternative approval process. This alternative approval process applies to the entire City of Merritt. The question before the electors is whether they are opposed to Merritt City Council adopting “2013 Asphalt Project City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2151, 2013” (a bylaw to pay for certain speciÀc roads’ rehabilitation and repaving), without Àrst obtaining the assent of the electors by voting. The proposed bylaw authorizes City Council to borrow for the stated purpose by way of debentures a sum not exceeding Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) repayable not later than twenty (20) years from the date of issue of such debentures. The number of eligible electors in the City of Merritt is estimated to be 5,000. Council may proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 2151, 2013 unless, by the deadline set out below, at least 10% (500) of the estimated number of electors of the City of Merritt sign an alternative approval process elector response form indicating that Council may not proceed with adoption of the bylaw without Àrst receiving the assent of the electors by voting. INSTRUCTIONS: • If you are opposed to the adoption of the bylaw without it Àrst receiving assent of the electors by voting, you may sign an alternative approval process elector response form. • If you are not opposed to the adoption of the bylaw, you need do nothing. • Alternative approval process elector response forms will be accepted only if they are in the form established by the Council of the City of Merritt. The forms are available at the Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt or on the City’s website www.merritt.ca . Alternative approval process elector response forms must be submitted to the Deputy Corporate OfÀcer, City of Merritt, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8. The deadline for submission of signed forms is on or before 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013. • Accurate copies of the elector response form may be made and used for signing. • A person may not sign an elector response form more than once. • A person who is not an elector of the City of Merritt must not sign the elector response form. • A person may not withdraw his or her name from an elector response form after 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013. • The name and residential address of the person signing must be included in this elector response form, and if applicable, also the address of the property in relation to which the person is entitled to register as a non-resident property elector. To sign an alternative approval process elector response form you MUST meet the following criteria for either a Resident Elector OR a Non-resident (Property) Elector in the City of Merritt: Resident Electors: • Must be eighteen years of age or older; • Must be a Canadian citizen; • Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day the response form is signed; • Must have been a resident of the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed; and • Must not be disqualiÀed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualiÀed by law. Non-Resident Electors: • Must NOT qualify as a Resident Elector of the City of Merritt; • Must be eighteen years of age or older; • Must be a Canadian citizen; • Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day the response form is signed; • Must have been the registered owner of real property in the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed; • Must not be disqualiÀed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualiÀed by law; • If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may register as a non-resident property elector and only with the written consent of the majority of the owners; and NOTE: A person must not sign any alternative approval process elector response form more than once and may not withdraw his or her name from the alternative approval process elector response form after the deadline for submission of the elector response forms has passed.

The Bylaw and related material is available for public inspection at the Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C., during normal business hours being 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday inclusive (except Statutory Holidays) from October 8, 2013. The materials can also be found on the City’s website www.merritt.ca.

The deadline for submitting a signed alternative approval process elector response form, opposing adoption of the bylaw without Àrst receiving the assent of the electors by voting, for the “Central Park Improvements – Upgrades to the washrooms and construction of a lacrosse box City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2150, 2013” is on or before 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013.

The deadline for submitting a signed alternative approval process elector response form, opposing adoption of the bylaw without Àrst receiving the assent of the electors by voting, for the “2013 Asphalt Project City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2151, 2013” is on or before 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013.

This is the fourth of four publications of this Notice. Dated this 24th day of October, 2013. Carole Fraser Deputy Corporate OfÀcer, City of Merritt

This is the second of four publications of this Notice. Dated this 24th day of October, 2013. Carole Fraser Deputy Corporate OfÀcer, City of Merritt

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NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY REGARDING “2013 Sidewalk Project City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2152, 2013”

NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY REGARDING “2013 Public Works Utility Building City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2153, 2013”

Elector response forms may be obtained at the Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt or on the City’s website www.merritt.ca . Completed forms must be dropped off at the City Hall or delivered to the Deputy Corporate OfÀcer’s OfÀce, City of Merritt, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8, by 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013.

Pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, the City of Merritt is proposing to seek the assent of the electors of the City of Merritt by an alternative approval process. This alternative approval process applies to the entire City of Merritt. The question before the electors is whether they are opposed to Merritt City Council adopting “2013 Sidewalk Project City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2152, 2013” (a bylaw to pay for installation of sidewalks, curb and gutter along Nicola Avenue from Blair to Menzies where sidewalks do not currently exist), without Àrst obtaining the assent of the electors by voting.

Pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, the City of Merritt is proposing to seek the assent of the electors of the City of Merritt by an alternative approval process. This alternative approval process applies to the entire City of Merritt. The question before the electors is whether they are opposed to Merritt City Council adopting “2013 Public Works Utility Building City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2153, 2013” (a bylaw to pay for the replacement of the old water works storage building), without Àrst obtaining the assent of the electors by voting.

The proposed bylaw authorizes City Council to borrow for the stated purpose by way of debentures a sum not exceeding Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($225,500) repayable not later than twenty (20) years from the date of issue of such debentures. The number of eligible electors in the City of Merritt is estimated to be 5,000. Council may proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 2152, 2013 unless, by the deadline set out below, at least 10% (500) of the estimated number of electors of the City of Merritt sign an alternative approval process elector response form indicating that Council may not proceed with adoption of the bylaw without Àrst receiving the assent of the electors by voting.

The proposed bylaw authorizes City Council to borrow for the stated purpose by way of debentures a sum not exceeding Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($300,000) repayable not later than twenty (20) years from the date of issue of such debentures. The number of eligible electors in the City of Merritt is estimated to be 5,000. Council may proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 2153, 2013 unless, by the deadline set out below, at least 10% (500) of the estimated number of electors of the City of Merritt sign an alternative approval process elector response form indicating that Council may not proceed with adoption of the bylaw without Àrst receiving the assent of the electors by voting.

INSTRUCTIONS: • If you are opposed to the adoption of the bylaw without it Àrst receiving assent of the electors by voting, you may sign an alternative approval process elector response form. • If you are not opposed to the adoption of the bylaw, you need do nothing. • Alternative approval process elector response forms will be accepted only if they are in the form established by the Council of the City of Merritt. The forms are available at the Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt or on the City’s website www.merritt.ca . Alternative approval process elector response forms must be submitted to the Deputy Corporate OfÀcer, City of Merritt, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8. The deadline for submission of signed forms is on or before 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013. • Accurate copies of the elector response form may be made and used for signing. • A person may not sign an elector response form more than once. • A person who is not an elector of the City of Merritt must not sign the elector response form. • A person may not withdraw his or her name from an elector response form after 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013. • The name and residential address of the person signing must be included in this elector response form, and if applicable, also the address of the property in relation to which the person is entitled to register as a non-resident property elector.

To sign an alternative approval process elector response form you MUST meet the following criteria for either a Resident Elector OR a Non-resident (Property) Elector in the City of Merritt:

Resident Electors: • Must be eighteen years of age or older; • Must be a Canadian citizen; • Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day the response form is signed; • Must have been a resident of the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed; and • Must not be disqualiÀed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualiÀed by law.

Non - Resident Electors: • Must NOT qualify as a Resident Elector of the City of Merritt; • Must be eighteen years of age or older; • Must be a Canadian citizen; • Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day the response form is signed; • Must have been the registered owner of real property in the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed; • Must not be disqualiÀed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualiÀed by law; • If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may register as a non-resident property elector and only with the written consent of the majority of the owners; and

NOTE: A person must not sign any alternative approval process elector response form more than once and may not withdraw his or her name from the alternative approval process elector response form after the deadline for submission of the elector response forms has passed.

The deadline for submitting a signed alternative approval process elector response form, opposing adoption of the bylaw without Àrst receiving the assent of the electors by voting, for the “2013 Sidewalk Project City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2152, 2013” is on or before 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013.

The deadline for submitting a signed alternative approval process elector response form, opposing adoption of the bylaw without Àrst receiving the assent of the electors by voting, for the “2013 Public Works Utility Building City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2153, 2013” is on or before 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013.

This is the fourth of four publications of this Notice. Dated this 24th day of October, 2013.

Carole Fraser Deputy Corporate OfÀcer, City of Merritt

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