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REZONE A NO-GO Well over 100 people attended Tuesday night’s public hearing for bylaw amendments that would see a parcel of land in the city’s south end rezoned to heavy industrial to accommodate a future asphalt plant. Residents voiced their concerns about noise, odour and pollution if the land is used for heavy industry. At the regular council meeting after the hearing, council decided to let the rezoning amendments die, which essentially defeats them. For the full story, pick up a copy of Tuesday’s Merritt Herald. Emily Wessel/Herald

Grad dance location to be determined School board to decide if grads can use renovated gym at MSS By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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The school board will decide next month whether the Merritt Secondary School class of 2014 can have its graduation dance at MSS. At the school board meeting on Nov. 13, School District 58 superintendent Bob Peacock told the board the parent graduation committee requested to use the MSS gymnasium for its graduation dance, but MSS principal Bill Lawrence asked that not happen given the

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amount of money it cost to upgrade the gym. The school’s gymnasium recently underwent about $800,000 in renovations, which Lawrence said he wants to protect from damage by keeping a number of student activities, including school dances, out of the gym. “It’s been really done nicely, and we now have a gym that we can really be proud of,” Lawrence told the Herald. “For me, minimizing the events that damage that floor is what I’m looking to do. Grad was an event that damaged

that whole gym in a big way.” The renovations include a resurfaced floor, electronic bleachers, new paint in the entire gym, renovated change rooms, new basketball hoops and upgraded lights. At the meeting, the school board passed a motion to have the building committee look into whether or not the grad dance should be held at the gym and report back in December with its recommendation. School trustee Richie Gage told the Herald the

building committee will be gathering input from teachers, the principal, parents and students on the issue. At the meeting, Gage suggested the graduation dance be held at the old Coquihalla Middle School gym as the district already owns the building, so the parents committee would not have to pay any additional costs to hold it there. Another option for the dance would be the Merritt Civic Centre. The board agreed to foot the bill for a non-refundable

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$500 security deposit to book the Civic Centre in the event the grad committee cannot use the gym. However, student trustee Mackenzie Finch told the board at the meeting that grads want to say goodbye to the MSS gym as they’ve made many memories there as opposed to other locations. “We’ve discovered who we are in that school,” she said. Student trustee Emily Maloney told the Herald students are willing to take precautions to ensure the gym floor is not damaged

by the grad dance, going as far as to say they’ll take off their shoes when in the gym. Co-chair of the parent graduation committee Terri-Lynn Colter said the majority of students she’s talked with at committee meetings tell her the soonto-be grads want to use their school’s gym. “It’s not about changing the facility, it’s not about the cost of the facility. To them and to everyone who is fighting for them, it’s the tradition,” Colter said.

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Students, parents, staff working to find solution From Page 1 Colter said the ceremony in the gym is a tradition and many students have watched their older siblings, cousins and even aunts and uncles go through this particular graduation ceremony and want to graduate in the same way. “It’s a huge tradition,” she said. Colter said it will cost $2,000 to rent the Civic Centre plus the cost of an insurance policy for the evening in the event they are not covered by the school’s policy. That cost is estimated between $250 and $500, she said. The decorations are at issue as well as the

committee can take up to a week to decorate, which interrupts gym classes during set up and take down. Over the years, the decorations have also damaged the walls, Gage said. Their decorations committee estimates a cost of $2,000 alone for the decor, Colter told the Herald. Colter said they are willing to decorate without using tape, staples or anything that can damage the walls. Colter said this issue is not about one side versus the other, but finding a solution that will be best for the grads of 2014. “We all work together all the time and we have to work together

to run this grad class so it’s not about their side [against] our side. There are things I agree with on their side and there are things that they agree with on our side,” Colter said. “We’re just trying to do what’s best for the kids and what the kids want.” For now, students and their parents will have to wait until the school board’s decision comes back next month. “It’s gone to the hands of the board,” Lawrence said. “They’re making the decision, and definitely, if I’m instructed that grad needs to be held there, that’s what I’ll do.”

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Kinder Morgan talks money Merritt could see influx of workers, spending if project gets green light By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Merritt could see an estimated $38 million in spending from workers on the Trans Mountain expansion project if the proposed pipeline twinning gets the go-ahead. That spending is estimated to come from workers who would be based in Merritt during the peak construction periods in 2016 and 2017. If the project proposal passes, workers could start arriving in Merritt in the spring of 2016. Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan will consider Merritt a â&#x20AC;&#x153;critical hub communityâ&#x20AC;? during the expansion phase, the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communications lead Kate Stebbings told about 40 people at a luncheon last Friday. The expansion requires about 1,000 kilometres of new pipeline between Edmonton and Burnaby and 12 new pump stations along the route, including a new pump station at Kingsvale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be a workforce based in this community that will work on the pipeline moving both north and south from here and will work on the pump station when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being built at Kingsvale,â&#x20AC;? she said. The Merritt workforce will peak in 2017 at about 820 workers, and about 280 people at the 2016 construction peak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a large amount of local economic opportunity related to hosting that number of workers,â&#x20AC;? Stebbings said. Kinder Morgan estimates those workers will spend the bulk of that $38 million on meals and accommodation. Using numbers from other host

communities, Kinder Morgan estimated about $1.7 million would be spent on fuel, over a million on snacks, and roughly $300,000 on books and magazines during their time here. Local stores and service providers will have some notice to prepare for the influx of workers, Stebbings said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be other communities hosting people before you, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to pass on that experience,â&#x20AC;? she said. There will also be employees from Merritt who already reside here, triggering potentially another $2 million in spending, she said. The pipeline was built in 1953 with an 18-metrewide right-of-way along Nicola Avenue, where it passes under the highway and near the Coldwater Road to the pump station at Kingsvale. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twinned, the pipeline will be able to move about 890,000 barrels of oil per day, up from the 300,000 it does now. Currently, Kinder Morgan pays about $100,000 a year to the City of Merritt for property taxes for the portion of pipeline that runs through the municipal area. That sum is estimated to increase to over $250,000 per year once the project is operational, Stebbings said. Most of the jobs created will come from the construction side of things, and only about 50 permanent jobs would result from the expansion, Stebbings said. She said the number of permanent jobs is relatively small because the pipeline has most of its personnel already in place. Jobs on the pipeline range from those in log-

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Kinder Morgan communications lead Kate Stebbings discusses the potential economic benefits of the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project with about 40 people at a chamber of commerce luncheon last week. The corporation will find out if the project is approved or rejected in early 2015. Emily Wessel/Herald

ging and clearing to welding to administration. There are 10 contractors in North America who are qualified to weld 36-inch pipe, and the project will take five of them, Stebbings said. Those prime contractors will do most of the hiring and subcontracting, but Kinder Morgan training lead Margery Knorr said part of Kinder Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract with those contractors will include a local hiring component. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe the benefits should stay in this community and that work should stay in the community,â&#x20AC;? Knorr said. Stebbings said the focus will be on hiring locals and subcontracting with local companies. Some of the services available in the area that the pipeline operator will need to access are a water supply, wood products, communications, signage, surveying and reclama-

tion, she said. Knorr said there are five major projects potentially looming in British Columbia which will increase competition for skilled labour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of our greatest fears is we will get a project and not have any people to work on it,â&#x20AC;? she said. Stebbings said while some communities along the pipeline route have grown around the pipeline, there will be no significant deviation from the right-of-way through the Merritt area. Still, the community will have input on how the right-of-way will be restored during the restoration and reclamation period. Kinder Morgan will submit its application detailing the proposed pipeline expansion to the National Energy Board by the end of this year. The NEB will decide if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete enough,

and if it is, will issue a hearing order so Kinder Morgan can get more input from stakeholders. If everything goes according to Kinder Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan, those hearings will happen next fall and the company will hear from people who are either directly affected by the expansion project or are experts on the topic. After those hearings, the NEB will work with the federal cabinet on the application and information. In mid-2015, the project will either be approved or rejected. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approved, employment and procurement opportunities could start in late 2015, including access road building and clearing. The bulk of construction is slated to happen over the 2016-17 construction periods. The Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce presented the luncheon on Nov. 22.

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Streets closed during Friday’s Christmas parade A temporary road closure will be in place downtown on Friday, Nov. 29 from 4 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. during the Country Christmas night parade.

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This is a full re-write of the bylaw. The full zoning bylaw is available to review on the City’s website at www.merritt.ca. If you do not have access to the internet and wish to have an alternative method to review the new bylaw please make arrangements with the undersigned. If you feel your property interests may be affected by the proposed bylaw amendment and you wish to address City Council on any matters pertaining to this bylaw, please attend the Public Hearing at City Hall on:

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Smart meter opponents continue local fight By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The fight against smart meters continues in Merritt following a Nov. 21 showing of Take Back Your Power, a documentary about the potential negative health and safety effects of smart meters. The documentary criticized BC Hydro’s motivation behind the smart meter plan and its installation techniques. It also used findings of several studies and anecdotes that link negative health effects with the presence of smart meters. Opponents also criticize Hydro’s implementation of the meters, saying it’s undemocratic and some installers even use harassment and intimidation to get people to accept the meters. BC Hydro has said it will charge $35 per month to any household that keeps an analog meter. While Hydro says that fee will cover costs and won’t be profitable for the Crown corporation, critics say the fee is punitive. Hydro has also offered a program in which customers can have a smart meter installed but pay $100 to have the radio transmitter turned off and an additional $20 per month for manual readings. Smart meter holdouts have until Dec. 1

statement that this to enrol in one of is the cause of the programs, but every single health opponents are tryproblem anyone’s ing to find other ever had or will ways to avoid payhave in the future,” ing the fees while Thiesen said. keeping the analog “Does everyone get technology. cancer? Not necesInterior Smart sarily.” Meter Awareness Critics also sugchairman Brian gest smart meters’ Thiesen, who is two-way comfeatured in the Interior Smart Meter Awareness chairman munication will film, told the audi- Brian Thiesen. Emily Wessel/Herald allow BC Hydro to ence of about 60 or our solution going monitor peak elecpeople that a no-fee to end this program? tricity usage times and opt-out program never I’m in the same boat charge more during really existed. you guys are, because those hours. Hydro has One attendee said there’s never been a denied the claim. he’s retired and can’t smart meter program Event organizer afford to pay close to in B.C. and no one’s and Nicola Valley Safe $500 per year for the ever really had to fight Technology Advocates opt-out program. this before, so we don’t member Walter One attendee asked know how this is going Vohradsky said smart what options she has to end,” Thiesen said. meter installers use to avoid a smart meter About a dozen intimidation and coerwhen she’s sent the cion to get compliance. third letter from Hydro people in the audience raised their hands “There are many, that says she has a when Thiesen asked many elderly people deadline for a choice — saying if she doesn’t who had a smart meter who just do not have the wherewithal, the send it back, her silence installed. Some smart meter health, to continue this is considered consent, opponents say the battle and they are cavand if she sends it wireless meters emit ing in,” he said. “Being back, she’s entering cancer-causing electro- involved, I have perinto a new contract. magnetic radiation. sonal experience with Thiesen said sendOne attendee listening to ladies with ing Hydro a notice expressed concern that husbands practically on of defect is one way he doesn’t know how their death beds, and people are refusing the the meters and increas- they cannot deal with meter and the opt-out ing use of technology it.” program fees. A notice will impact future genThiesen said utility of defect would essenerations. companies use acquiestially make Hydro’s Thiesen said the cence (reluctant accepletters about the meter presence of smart tance without protest) choices program void meters could be one of to enter in to new while validating meter the factors in people’s contracts with their and fee refusal. diminishing health. customers. He said people who “If someone is Vohradsky said the don’t pay their Hydro making a statement two-way communicabills and ignore the about what this does tion in smart meters letters have had their to people, I don’t think adds a new element electricity cut off. they’re making the to customers’ contract “Is our document

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Hunting regulation changes proposed for 2014

OTHMAR VOHRINGER The OUTDOORSMAN The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has released a proposal of changes to the hunting and trapping regulations in British Columbia effective, if accepted, in 2014. The proposal is the result of a year-long consultation with wildlife conservationists, wildlife biologists, hunters and conservation officers. This is one of the most comprehensive proposals we have seen in recent years and addresses some of the drastic changes in wildlife popu-

lations we have witnessed in recent years. To address all the changes proposed would take up more space than this column would permit, so I will therefore introduce you to those affecting Thompson Nicola (Region 3). The season dates for the sharp tailed grouse in 3-30 would see an opening of a regular open season from Sept. 10 to Nov. 30 with an aggregate bag limit of five birds. A strong, growing and spreading wolf population that adversely affects many other wildlife species has resulted in more trapping opportunities and hunting in certain Management Units (MUs) across Region 3 with longer seasons and larger bag limits. Some MUs that had season dates on wolves would be transferred

to “no closed season,” meaning wolves can be trapped throughout the year. The conservation program for big horn sheep in the Spences Bridge, Kamloops and Battle Creek area has finally paid off. For the first time, it is proposed to institute limited entry hunting (LEH) opportunities in several of the above areas. Due to the problems our moose herds are faced with and a sharp decline in their numbers, the proposal recommends drastic cuts in hunting opportunities. The proposal asks to reduce the spike-fork bull moose season to two weeks only, from Nov. 1 to 15. The proposal states the objective of a bullcow ratio exceeds the 50 per cent objective and has put the bull-cow tar-

get objective below the 30:100 (30 bulls per 100 cows). Shortening of the season and to a date when the moose rut is over will hopefully increase the herd to better survival conditions. Fishers (Martes pennanti) have, over the years, considerably increased in population to the point where their numbers are now in need of more controlling, according to biologists. It is therefore proposed to implement a trapping season in MU 3-17 from Nov. 1 to Feb. 15. The whitetail deer population has grown to numbers that could severely impact our local mule deer herd numbers. It is therefore proposed to increase the whitetail deer hunting opportunities from one buck and one doe to two deer, both of which may

About 400 smart meter holdouts in area From Page 5 He said smart meters have internal memory and only need to pulse electricity use information back to BC Hydro a few times

per day. Thiesen asked him to leave the event and after a short verbal altercation, he left. As of August, 7,300 smart meters had been installed in the

Merritt billing area, which includes Merritt, Lower Nicola, Aspen Grove, Quilchena and Logan Lake. About 400 customers had refused, Hydro community relations man-

ager Dag Sharman said. About 1.8 million smart meters have been installed in B.C. so far, and about 60,000 customers have refused.

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HERALD OPINION Carbon neutral scheme sinking By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – Two days after Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced the demise of the Pacific Carbon Trust, the public accounts committee convened at the legislature to pound a few more nails into its carbon-sequestering coffin. Assistant Auditor General Morris Sydor was there to defend his report from last March that concluded the B.C. government was not “carbon neutral” in 2010, because the trust paid $6 million for hastily arranged offset projects that were not valid. An Encana Corp. gas flaring reduction project at Fort Nelson and a forest preserve in the Kootenays would have proceeded without assistance from $25 a tonne carbon fee imposed on hospitals, universities, colleges and until last year, school districts. In fact they did proceed without this subsidy. The government continues to deny this, but not many people outside the international carbon offset sales racket believe them. The Pacific Carbon Trust’s functions will continue, Bennett said. Instead of a board of directors and 18 staff, five people headed by an assistant deputy minister will evaluate projects and bestow millions taken from college, university and health authority budgets each year. B.C.’s school districts are still paying $5 million a year to offset such nefarious activities as heating their schools. But now the money goes into a “Carbon Neutral Capital Program,” and districts have to apply to get their money back for emission-reducing projects. This is going so well, according to Bennett, that post-secondary institutions and health authorities will be converted to a similar program in the years ahead. How is that school program going? Here are some examples.

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Hope for humanity in animal stories

Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS Amidst all the ridicule Canada is the subject of right now — thanks largely to the antics of Toronto’s mayor — it’s time to focus on some of the better things about Canada and its inhabitants. I scoured the headlines late last week and pulled some gems for your reading pleasure, and, if you’re

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like me, to somewhat restore your shaken faith in humanity as of late. Last week, two Newfoundland men saved a Greenland shark from choking on a piece of moose hide in what is possibly the most Canadian story ever told. The first man to encounter the shark was driving on a road near a harbour on Newfoundland’s northeast coast when he saw what he thought was a beached whale. It turns out it was a shark about two and a half metres long, with a piece of moose hide sticking out of its mouth. Another man came upon the scene and the two yanked the two-foot chunk of moose out of the shark’s

mouth. Then they hauled it into deeper water and probably felt great about likely saving its life. Even though it was in distress, I bet that shark was fairly intimidating to come upon and I think those men were quite brave to take it upon themselves to and shove it back into the water. In August, a stranded adolescent killer whale in a small and remote bay on the central coast of B.C. was rescued by scientists. The whale had been trapped in there for about a month calling out for its family. There was a way out but the whale couldn’t or didn’t find it on its own for whatever reason. It was assisted out of the bay by the scientists. The Vancouver Aquari-

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um recently released seven harbour seal pups that it rescued about three months ago. The aquarium has a rehabilitation centre for distressed, sick, injured or orphaned sea mammals, and studies how they do once they go back into the wild using information obtained by these silly little tracking hats that the scientists glue to their heads. I wonder if they’ll be trend-setters or outcasts out there in the ocean. In southern Alberta earlier this month, a group of people from Crowsnest Pass saved a mule deer from drowning in a partially frozen lake. The doe fell through the ice and rescuers used an axe to break up the ice so she would have a path

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to get to shore. The rescue operation reportedly took hours, but the people were dedicated to saving the deer they saw in distress. Stories like these give me a welcomed break from reading about, listening to, and watching people and their sometimes inexplicable actions. It’s uplifting to see people using their opposable thumbs and sophisticated tools to help their non-human friends rather than against their human enemies for a change. It’s a reminder that for all the incredibly ridiculous stuff happening out there, there are still decent people who voluntarily do decent things that are not necessarily in their own self-interest, and it’s a relief.

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YOUR OPINION No need to Frustrated with smart encourage new meter opponents Hall of Fame

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Dear Editor, According to the story in the Nov. 21 Merritt Herald, one of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association’s (TOTA) recommendations to council is to encourage implementing a plan to build a new Country Music Hall of Fame. Given the lack of information the mayor, councillors, citizens of Merritt and TOTA have about the current operation of the existing Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, it seems strange to encourage building a new one. As noted in the past, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, when located in Calgary, was open two weeks per year. Until TOTA and the City of Merritt can show how this would be a viable project, it seems premature and unrealistic to encourage building a new Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Are the funds to build expected to come out of Merritt’s taxpayers’ pockets? If the mayor and council remember, on Nov. 12, 2009, the taxpayers of Merritt came out in force to a public meeting about the Walk of Stars wanting $300,000 of Merritt tax dollars to support the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame at that time (not to mention $900,000 from provincial and federal grants which are taxpayer funded). Many Merrittonians united by saying no in a very loud voice, which should have put an end to the idea of any Hall of Fame being paid for out of our tax dollars. Considering the mayor and most of the current councillors were there at that time, it surprises me that this issue is coming up yet again. Peter and Rachelle Vogt Merritt

The misinformation train rolls through town with a new “documentary” involving people locked in a contest of who can stay away from the evils of radiofrequency, including all the drama and hearsay of a soap opera. They bully trained installers, claiming this changing of nothing more than a gigantic fuse requires an electrician, then they put a tester against the smart meter to show the RF signature. A yelling match ensues at the poor installer, calling him a liar. “It shouldn’t be on! You said!” I notice they didn’t put the RF tester up to the meter before it was swapped out. Why? Because the RF meter would’ve shown the exact same reading! Try an experiment. Visit a hardware store, pick up one of those $10 voltage detectors, which is the simplest form of an RF tester, that beeps when placed near an electrical outlet. Then take it outside and place it near your smart meter. That tester is going to beep, blink and otherwise inform you of an active 120-volt alternating current that has been running through our walls since the early 1900s. They also claim that the meter pulses WiFi constantly, but the daily data is contained in memory. It only needs to pulse once a day. It was a valiant effort to wait for the Q-and-A before offering another point of view. I sat through the entire 105 minutes of the worst conspiracy documen-

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tary on the planet without so much as a peep. When the time came, I put up my hand like a school kid and only got ignored for the effort. Call me crazy, but I paid my donation — why couldn’t I ask a question too? The organizers, who decline to allow any counter points to their insane theories, start yelling at me. Not allowed to speak openly, I asked for my donation back and it was shoved in my face, and I left promptly. As a local computer geek, I’d be happy to make time for an official debate with this group. The only ‘expertise’ I bring is a certified basic knowledge of electrical circuits and common sense. It’s enough to poke holes in everything they claim because they exhibit signs of not knowing the basic fundamentals of electricity or statistical analysis. These folks are really good at stacking the truth.

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Methods to reduce emissions misguided From Page 8 The Coast Mountains School District around Terrace paid $66,452 for carbon offsets last year. It got back most of its three years of offset payments as a grant to complete a boiler upgrade for its Kitimat high school. Abbotsford and Nanaimo school districts each have to pay about $100,000 a year. They got money back for school boiler upgrades as well, although local school officials say that would not

likely have been the top priority for spending, if it hadn’t been for the program that forces districts to spend grants immediately on emission reduction. Surrey school district paid out $585,000 last year, and also upgraded boilers. Vancouver’s pitch this year was for three electric cars. Leaving aside the distortion of spending priorities caused by this restrictive taxand-spend scheme, what happens when they run out of boilers to upgrade? And has it

occurred to the government’s “carbon neutral” braintrust that those new boilers are still burning natural gas? This program is about to be foisted onto universities and hospitals. Does anyone actually believe that heating hospitals and college classrooms is a key driver of global warming? Presumably our carbon czars know that 40 per cent of B.C.’s humangenerated greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation, and a few electric cars for school district staff aren’t

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going to change that. And what happens when colleges and hospitals run out of boilers to modernize and insulation to upgrade? It won’t be long at this rate. In hindsight, this “carbon neutral government” scheme is perhaps the worst single idea implemented in 12 years of B.C. Liberal government. Gordon Campbell’s grand vision of a province where government sets the green standard and the private sector economy follows has simply not worked.

The NDP presented a motion in April 2012 to relieve hospitals, colleges and universities of their carbon offset obligation. The idea was supported by a B.C. Liberal backbencher, who argued that B.C. should also scrap the carbon tax and quit pretending it can change the climate. His name? Bill Bennett. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com. Twitter:@ tomfletcherbc

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Friends & Neighbours Money to minors can become a major issue DAVID L. BROWN Managing YOUR MONEY You’re preparing your will – that’s good – and you’re considering leaving part or all of your estate to a child or children who are minors – that may not be so good. Let’s look at why you need to carefully consider whether or not to name your minor children as direct beneficiaries in your will. If you leave money directly to a child who has not yet reached the age of majority, and depending on the jurisdiction, provincial authorities may have the right to manage that money until the child becomes an adult. A

your assets. If you do, even though you directed in your will that your child was not to receive a large sum earlier than you specified, he or she may still receive a large amount of money right away. For example, if your child is a joint owner of an account or asset or a direct beneficiary of investments held within an RRSP or insurance policy, he or she may receive the funds immediately because the assets will not form a part of your estate (except in Québec, although not always). If the child is a minor, the public authorities may step in to manage the funds until the child reaches the age of majority. You may have heard that there are tax advantages to naming a minor child as a beneficiary of investments held within an RRSP because the RRSP proceeds will not be immediately taxable

public trustee is appointed who will charge a fee to manage your estate and may not manage or disperse the funds as you would have wished. Then, when your child reaches the age of majority, he or she will receive your inheritance as a lump sum. Is a young person 18 or 19 years old capable of managing a (perhaps) huge sum of money? It is usually more prudent to have your inheritance held in trust until your child is more mature – you choose a specific age in your will (21, 25, 30, it’s your choice) with the trust managed by a personal representative you name who can be given the power to dip into the capital of the trust for the benefit of your child, according to the directions in your will. It is generally not a good idea to make a child a joint owner or direct beneficiary of

at time of death, as they otherwise would. That’s true – but the tax deferral is not forever and, at time of death, a registered annuity must be purchased for the child, which (unless the child suffers from a disability) must be paid out prior to the child’s 18th birthday – putting a great deal of money in a young person’s hands. If your intended beneficiary is a minor, it’s usually preferable to leave the assets in the estate (so the funds are subject to the terms of your will), create a testamentary trust, and name a trustee who will manage and invest the funds according to your wishes. Your professional legal and financial advisors can help you make sure where there’s a will, there’s (your) way. Contact David Brown at 250-315-0241 or at david.brown@investorsgroup.com.

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her son to see how much better it is to look at the world from a positive perspective. The book was written by Victoria Greenley and published last year. Both women work in Williams Lake: Greenley with hearing-impaired children and Hale as a library technician. The book is also a first for the pair. A fellow librarian who had read Greenley’s story put the two in contact. “We were working at the same school, but she didn’t realize I could draw and that’s how we got connected,” Hale said. The book’s illustrations were sketched out in pencil first and then coloured using a computerized drawing

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The annual Merritt Country Christmas kicked off yesterday and this year the events are bringing all kinds of community members and organizations together. Merritt Country Christmas committee member Sharon Edwards, who has volunteered with the committee for the last three years, said that unlike the previous years, the committee is delegating many of the events to different organizations and people to head. “The committee oversees all events happening throughout the week but we are farming out a lot of the events,” she said. For example, the fire department has taken on decorating and organizing the committee’s float for Friday night’s parade. The location of Santa’s Village will also differ this year. It’s being organized by the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce, and will be set up at the Culture Club downtown instead of the Civic Centre where it has been held in previous years. “Initially, Merritt Country Christmas were just events that the committee was organizing. Now, other events are being adopted and put under the same title,” Edwards said. Merritt Country Christmas started yesterday with a dance recital at the Civic Centre, which was organized by the Love to Dance academy.

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Twelve Months in Merritt - a dance recital presented by the students of the Love to Dance Academy. Free. Civic Centre doors open at 6 pm, program starts @ 6:30 pm.

CRAFTER’S MALL at the Civic Centre. Doors open at 2:00pm and close at 10:00 pm

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 ANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERT Doors open at 6:00 pm and the concert starts at 7:00 pm. Admission is by donation at the door. This is an event that you won’t want to miss so come early! For more information call Kurt at 250-378-4909 or email: countrychristmas@merrittchamber.com

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Country Christmas Events

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MIDNIGHT MADNESS hourly sales & a youth Christmas card display & sales with proceeds to the food bank

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

SANTA’S VILLAGE opens in the Culture Club, 2058 Granite Ave., after the parade and will remain open until 10:00 pm

CRAFTER’S MALL 9:00 am-4:00 pm, at the Civic Centre SANTA’S VILLAGE opens in the Culture Club, 2058 Granite Ave. 10:00 am-12:00 noon and 1:00 pm-3:00 pm BAILLIE HOUSE Bake Sale 10:00am-4:00pm

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CONCESSION - at the Civic Centre, operated by Mandolins open 9:00 am-4:00 pm

BAILLIE HOUSE after the parade - free cocoa, coffee, tea • Bake Sale until 10 pm

Q 101 - Q BEAR FUNDRAISER Spirit Square, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Proceeds from bear sales to Merritt Soup Kitchen

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COUNTRY CHRISTMAS WEEKEND From page 11 Tonight, local musicians will fill the Civic Centre with holiday music at the annual community concert. All of tonight’s musicians will be volunteers from the community, and the bill includes the community choir and band. Admission is by donation. Friday is a day full of activity as the Crafter’s Mall and Santa’s Village will open their doors to the community. Accompanying these events will be the annual Santa parade that begins at 7 p.m. Following the parade, Merrittonians are invited to enjoy free hot chocolate at the Baillie House, listen to the Nicola Valley Community Band at the Civic Centre, or shop ’til they drop at the annual Moonlight Madness sale at various businesses throughout the community. The fun continues on through to Saturday with the annual Q Bear Fundraiser organized by the Q101 team. The fundraiser will be held at Spirit Square downtown from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the Centennials booster club selling hotdogs and other snacks. All proceeds will benefit the local soup kitchen. The Country Christmas events end off with Breakfast with Santa on Sunday from 9 to 11 a.m. Tickets for the breakfast are available in advance from the Aquatic Centre and Civic Centre for $5, or at the door for $7.

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• Great Buy! Below assessed Value

• 2 bedroom character home

• 2 single family homes on Lrg lots

• Located near park

• Collect rental income from both

• Private oasis in backyard

$209,000

M3947

$194,500

M4025

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4 bed, 4 bath family home In-law suite on main level 22 X 25 insulated/wired shop Central air and u/g sprinklers

$329,000

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M4026

97C

• • • •

Perfect family enterprise Training can be provided Beautiful storefront and deli. 2 walk-in coolers, large quick freeze.

$150,000

• Utopia in the Sunshine Valley! • 44 +/- private acres w/creek • 38+ acres of breathtaking property • 2530 sq.ft. rancher,26x36 log barn • 4 BR, in floor heat, 9 ft ceilings • 20x40 RV,70x140 • Old growth forest & mature gardens arena,36x40 shop

$1,350,000

MILL

• Awesome waterfront property • 3 BR home, new roof & floors • 7 stall barn, 2-16x24 cabins • Water rights on Nicola River

$640.000

M3967

97C HWY

C CHE

• Log home/Hobby farm • Creek runs thru property • Farm Equipment included • Approx. 9 acres in hay

$539,000

L3990

M3943

$799,000

M3876

NCES T SPEHWAY T I R MER GE HIG BRID

CREE

• 160 acres of privacy • 10 kms from paved highway

• Custom Post & Beam Home • Stunning views on 21 + acres • Custom built maple cabinets & more

$599,000

• Endless trails, this land is fenced

M3815

M3879

E SHIN SUN ESTATES EY VALL

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M4030

• Amazing Panoramic views • Mstr BR w/ Ensuite & W/I closet • 4 bed, 3 bath- 8 years new • Vaulted ceilings, C/Air, C/vac • 10 acres and 2500 sq.ft barn • 9.91 acres- Totally fenced

• Horses welcome – 9.88 acres • Very nice 3 bed 2 bath home • Bright open design w/vaulted ceilings

$529,000

$485,000

M4041

E SHIN SUN LLEY VA

$499,900

M3991

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• 4 Plex – Investors, lots of parking • 4 Lrg Suites, Close to D/Town • Double Lot, Great Location

$388,000

M3863

• Approx 15 acres of dev. prop • Current zoning I3 w/portion in ALR • Subdivision potential

$499,000

M3873

• Main floor has vaulted ceiling

DR OSE R D L WI

M3914 & M3915

• Totally private/fenced & cross fenced

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M4016

97CE

• Locally managed 11 unit building • Main floor has laundry hookups • U/G sprinklers, good tenant base • Corner store half a block away

$725,000

M4002

M3692

• Sunvalley Court-2 BR, 2 Bth T/home

COMMERCIAL LOTS • Well known location • Insurance office across the lane • Adjacent to city’s only Drycleaners

$85,900

M3935

• End unit-includes all appliances

• One of a kind in downtown • Potential dev opportunities • Bring your building plans

$85,000

• 24 hour notice required

$194,000

M3741

• • • •

Beautiful Heritage Charmer 3 BD,2 Bth, shop & RV parking U/G sprinklers for amazing gardens A/C & security system

$187,950

M4031

• • • •

Just across from the arena! 2000 sq ft half duplex 5 bdrms, 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms Laminate floors, fenced yard.

$179,900

M4028

• • • •

Immaculate, move-in ready 2 BR, 2 Bath adult townhome New paint throughout Nice backyard patio

$176,000

• Cozy 2 BD rancher, fenced back yard • Wood stove, metal shed & Shop • Front yard has Garlic and Herb bed M3979

$169,000

M3886

M3942

• Riverfront Acreage,

$439,000

M4032

• Most amazing views, huge shop

• 1500 sq.ft/ floor, wheelchair access

• Updated, one level home

• Top floor, 1 office, mini kitch & Bth

• 9.62 property, fenced pasture

• Beautiful home w/custom kitch • Attached garage with guest room & • 3 piece bath

• Near Mamette Lake

• Backyard fenced, Ramps both sides

$399,000

$375,000

$365,000

• Modular home, 3 BR, 2Bth

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M3857

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M4019

DISE PARAKE LA

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M3801

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$265,000

M4027

KE E LA

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• Build your dream home • 30 min drive to Kamloops

• Creek flows thru entire acreage • Great location nr Tunkwa Lake • 153 acres of Farm land

$358,000

• Amazing 2800 sq ft log home • 3 bed 2 bath quality built • Vaulted ceilings, 2 lofts • Totally fenced 1.14 acres w/out buildings.

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• Start planning for your retirement • 40 acres with flowing creek

$44,000 • Sunny lot on Calcite drive • Great Investment & views • Water, gas, sewer to lot line

• Enjoy the great outdoors

$198,500

$332,000

• Large 7 bedroom 4 1/2 bath home

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M3898

M3495

• Desirable Nicola Wynd Dev. • Build your dream home • Quality builder available

$57,000

• • • •

Lrg 4 BR, 3 bath family home + 2 bedroom suite, own laundry Skylights, A/C, U/G sprinklers Oversized double garage

M4003 • Hobby Farm 1.79 acres

• Good sized lot, Ok for double wide • City services @ prop line • Mountain view in a quiet area

• Desirable Nicola Wynd Dev. • Nice lot for your dream home • Quality builder available

$79,000

• • • •

M3906

$155,000

M3749

$100,000

Immaculate 3 bed plus den Motivated-Quick possession Quality appl.-amazing Kitch C/Air, Gas F/P, U/G sprinklers

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M4042

M3940

$149,900

L3980

ER LOW LA NICO

26 Country acreage Natural grasslands, Good water table 2 acre, leveled, ready for a home

$310,000

• • • •

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES !

• 26+ acre parcel • Bring your Building ideas

• Nicola Lakeshore Estates • Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 • Tons of recreation to choose from!!

$70,000

• • • •

Beautiful sprawling rancher Nicola River frontage Mature shade trees Located in quiet cul-de-sac

$349,000

LOTS AND ACREAGE • Peace and tranquility • 26+ acre parcel of land • Bring your building ideas

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M3929

$43,000

M3884

• Nice 3 BR, 2 full baths, half duplex • 1 car attached garage & fenced yard • New roof ’07, Large Master BR.

M3931 $169,000

M3852

• • • •

5 Bed , 3 Bath home Currently set up as duplex Back unit has 2 Bedrooms Comes with appl. in both suites

$167,000

• • • • M3983

New 2 bed, 2 bath Apartment Bright open design Kitchen w/ lrg center island Laundry room in unit

$164,000

M4001

• Close to down town core • Great investment property

$159,000

• And L.R. on 2nd storey, Fenced yard

• Luxurious 3 BR Custom Log Home • Laundry on main, Games room/ more • Resort style Atmosphere- Mile High!

• Year round residence • 4 bed, 2 bath main home • 2 acres private lot w/ extra’s • Guest cottage w/ tons of parking

$159,000

$349,000

$289,000

• Nice 3 BR, 2 full Bath, 1/2 duplex • Fam Room on Main w/2 BRs, Kitch

M4021

M3851

M3894

M3946

• Exclusive recreational property • Wonderful lake views & access • 2 bdrms & loft log cabin • Onsite caretaker, weekly rentals

• Famous Mile high Resort • Attractive, cozy & affordable • Wood stove & open floor plan • Start planning for the good life!

• Cozy, 1 bed cottage w/loft • 2 acres, fully fenced • Huge deck w/lovely Lk view

$288,000

$287,000

$230,000

M4033

M4006

• Year round recreation M3995

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• Bright, quiet strata retirement home • Wheelchair accessible

M3833

M4018

• Unique layout that awaits your touch • 2 lots, 2 titles • Detached double garage M3973

$128,000

• Rev prop, Lvgrm, kitchen on main

• 2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot

• 2 bedrooms in strata building

• Great investment property

• Upper flr has 3 bdrms & full bath

• Open plan for kitchen, DR & LR

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• New laminate flooring

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• Fully fenced yard & lots of parking

• New roof in 2010

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$103,000

$99,900

M3823

M3871 $76,900

M3486

$74,000

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• Nice 2 Bedroom Condo

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• New laminate flooring

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3792

$127,000

• • • •

Don’t Rent when you can own! 1 bed, lrg rooms & updates Includes fridge and stove Well maintained building

$69,995

M3934

$108,000

M4034

M3877

• Ground level entry and parking • Open design living room& kitchen • All electric heat and hotwater

$69,900

M3992

M3955

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Live in Luxury!! 4 Br, 3000+ sq ft home His and hers walk in closets Central A/C, Central Vac.

$479,888

M3971

• 2,630 sq.ft Log home on 2.15 acres

• Outstanding views, lots of privacy

• 6 bedrooms, 2 1/2 Bathrooms

• Nearly 20 acres, all new fencing

• W/out basement, sundeck and more!

• 3 BR, 2 Bath Home, Move-in ready!

• • • •

$349,900

$349,000

$309,900

M3952

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• • • • •

Feature Home Custom built red cedar home 0.24 acre lot Large master bedroom with ensuite Main floor laundry, walk-out basement

$304,900

M4014

• • • •

TWO

3 Bdrms, 3 full baths on 2.24 Acres Laundry on main floor Extra large room with own entrance Perfect for a home business.

$279,000

M4013

• • • •

There is no place like home! Move in ready 3 Bdrm 2 bath family home Private back yard on green belt

$259,000

M3881

Enjoy drinks at the wet bar! Custom built cedar home 3 BR w/ walk in closet, Sunny kitchen & hobby room M3975

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• Spacious 4 bdrm home

• 2 lots for the price of 1

• Family neighborhood, awesome deck

• 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms

• Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table

M4037

$259,900

M4010

$258,000

M3806

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• • • •

Pet friendly 3 bed home New roof, flooring & more! Private backyard Backs onto Greenbelt

$181,000

M4005

• Starting out, over or renting out

• 2 BR, 2 Bath Manufactured home

• Renovated 3 BR M.H, new roof

• Open floor plan offers casual living

• New windows, furnace & electric

• Skylights and upgraded appliances

$142,000

M3926

$137,000

M3904

• • • •

Perfect home for retirement! Open style mobile on its own lot. Large living room/kitchen. Covered deck & shed.

$135,000

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$115,000

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Searching for meaning in natural disasters NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH On a cold November day three weeks ago, I was overwhelmed as

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The Bible speaks about God’s judgment on sin through natural disasters. The Flood was directly related to human sin, as was the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. God’s righteousness, in combination with His mercy and goodness, calls for judging sin with restraint. The most radical event in early earth history was humankind’s

Fall away from God. The mother-of-alldisasters put the earth under God’s curse, and humanity lost immediate, existential relationship to Him. This earth is not heaven and often feels like hell, for it is groaning, grunting, and growling in futility. Our blue planet is still paying for mankind’s original departure from the Creator.

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Division of good and evil, hope and hopelessness pronounced in times of disaster From Page 20 The question of apparent randomness brings us to the demonic factor in executing natural disasters. Whether directly or indirectly, we also factor in Satan’s role in random human suffering and death. Satan defied God’s sovereignty and was cast out of heaven to earth. Our earth began to shudder and continues to tremble. That could explain why there are earthquakes occurring almost daily. Only when humans are present do complex natural phenomena –

many of them observable to physicists – turn into disaster. If no one died, we would have simply viewed them as natural, even normal events. Cataclysms only turn into catastrophes when humans are affected. Nature is wobbly, infected and terrorized by Satan. He has been thrown down from heaven in eternity and toppled on earth in history. Natural disasters are not “acts of God,” as the insurance industry describes nature’s fury. They could just as easily be “acts of Satan.” We can underestimate Satan’s power, but anything

he does is under the determinative control of God. God’s common grace keeps the earth from complete destruction. The triumph of Lord Jesus over all the principalities and powers at the cross (see Colossians 2:15) prevents it from obliteration. Satan, through natural disasters and other activities, attempts to tear into the earth. Humanity’s only eternal security and earthly sustenance at the present is the Triune God. One day, after sin refills God’s nostrils and He removes His people, this earth

will destruct. Satan’s present version of disasters is an “approved-for-all-audiences” preview of what will happen when divine mercy is removed. Until then, planet Earth is suspended between the poles in cosmic warfare. Satan persists in evil activities having obtained, as in the case of Job, clearance from God to afflict the earth. During the specialized period of divine terror, however, God’s wrath will be unleashed on human sin. When God’s plans for this worn earth are done, the Sovereign Creator will create the new earth, one totally

attached to Him. Natural disasters, sadly, provoke mankind’s resistance and defiance of God. Unable to predict and without hope, humanity rebels against the God who could have exercised control of the elements and seemed to choose not to (cf. Revelation 16:21). Christians can function as watchmen, warning people of future disaster and respectfully pleading for the apathetic to awaken and the defiant to become compliant to God’s terms for spiritual salvation (cf. Ezekiel 33:1-6). Added to that, on a temporal level, natural disasters

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KAREL SAMEK Seventh-Day ADVENTISTS Children look to Christmas with great expectation. I recall those childhood years. We were poor, gifts were scarce. On the evening of the 24th, there was that horrible fish soup followed by fried fish full of bones with tasty potato salad and pastry and then the gifts. On the 25th there was a stuffed goose, grandpa’s amazing cake and fancy pastries from grandma and mom. A real tree, candles, modest ornaments and gifts, simple joys and much love and peace. Families got together, Christmas carols were played, hearts got nicer to each other and generosity found its

expression in self-sacrifice for happiness of others. Communism and atheism under which I grew up dared not eradicate it, but emphasized grandpa St. Nicholas. Canada and America have their own history, with Santa with his reindeer and bag of goodies and gifts for kids who have been good. Yet Jesus came with the greatest gifts which money cannot buy for us — and we were not good. Today, society is fragmented by estrangement, resentments, hate, and unforgiving attitudes. Christmas can be a hard time for some, but it can be time of healing. Christians are trying to “keep Jesus in Christmas.” Secular people feel Christmas forces religion on them. Most places won’t play some songs for fear being sued and offending. It is nearly impossible to get cards with Christ’s birth theme. And we never have enough time to calm

down, stop and reflect. Few welcomed and recognized Jesus then and few do today. How much has humanity changed? How should I relate? The season reflects on the birth of Jesus. I know Jesus wasn’t born on Dec. 25. Nowhere the Bible tells us to remember His birth. Its origins and customs owe more to paganism than to Christianity. And the madness with buying expensive gifts and maxing out credit cards, overeating and feasting – what has that to do with remembering Jesus coming in poverty and having nowhere to lay His head? But here we get confronted with the story of absolute unselfishness and self-sacrificing love. It touches the coldest hearts. A growing number of hurting people shut off inner pain and fill the void with alcohol and drugs. Christ invited can heal our pain and fill our emptiness. Instead,

peace, joy and love fill our hearts; as do generosity, compassion and unselfishness revive. In the national anthem, we sing, “God keep our land, glorious and free.” But do we need or want God? Am I so powerful and capable on my own? Everyone worships something or someone. What or who we focus on reflects on us, transforms us, our values and behaviour. We gradually become assimilated into such an object’s image. Looking to Jesus and His humble advent, His amazing life and condescension changes me. I need forgiveness, more humility, simplicity, purity of heart, motive and forgiveness for others. That story retold never hurt anyone. Wishing you a peaceful time with your loved ones and friends this season, and encouraging you to remember the less fortunate and lonely who we’ll always have with us.

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Probably the last, and most important thing on the mind of Jesus when He left this earth to go back to Heaven was His message to the church. The message instructing the church to go to all the world and tell everyone, regardless of who they might be, that Jesus loves them and wants, very much, to see them all ready to go to Heaven when He comes for them. Jesus died for each one, and all of us are His dear ones. While this is going on we are told that there will be a time of trouble. What kind of trouble? As I look around, right now the big trouble we are having has to do with money. Look at the big debts that are piled up, not only by governments but individuals. As good as our credit cards are they are one of our problems. It is so easy to just use the card instead of saving up the cash. When we get behind in paying, the card companies charge big interest and so things get worse.

When I watch my TV, there is so much advertised that we are continually bombarded with what should we buy? One thing looks good, another tastes good, but are these good for us? Jesus said, in Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” What things are these? The things that are good for us and that we need. There will be problems other than money. Jesus said that there would be earthquakes and sickness. We see today heavy rains and floods such as we have never seen before, not to mention the worst typhoon we’ve ever seen. Also, there will be tornadoes and hurricanes but the things that come along are just to show us that all the good things that we love could be lost.

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However, I don’t think my friend was as relaxed as I was. I noticed his hand was trembling significantly as he drank his coffee. He also looked pale and exhausted. After enquiring about how much he has been at work and what he has been trying to accomplish at home, it was obvious that his overall obligations were far too many. Although I don’t think he was aware of it, I was pretty sure he was showing the signs and symptoms of physical and emotional “burnout.” I eventually raised the subject of his potential burnout and he did not hesitate to want to talk about it. I picked up a fork

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Up next for the Centennials are four key games against the BCHL’s very best: Vernon, Powell River and Penticton twice By Ian Webster THE HERALD sports@merrittherald.c

Despite a makeshift lineup still ravaged by injuries and illness, the Merritt Centennials managed to salvage a split of their weekend home-and-home series with the Surrey Eagles, last year’s BCHL champions and RBC Cup finalists. Friday, on home ice, it was a bit like a game of last goal wins, as the two teams turned the lamp on nine times in a messy but entertaining 5-4 Cents’ victory in front of over 700 fans at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Both teams played much more responsibly the next day on the Olympic-sized ice surface at the South Surrey Arena. Goals were hard to come by as the Eagles edged the Centennials 2-1. The one win on the weekend brings Merritt’s record to 16-10-1-1, good for 34 points and third place in the tight Interior Division of the BCHL. Penticton and Vernon top the list with 36 and 35 points respec-

tively. The first meeting between the Cents and Eagles on Friday definitely looked like a game being played by two teams that hadn’t seen each other this season. It was scrambly, and filled with mistakes by both sides. “That was definitely a factor,” said Cents head coach and GM Luke Pierce in reference to the lack of familiarity. “We gave up more oddman rushes in the first period of Friday’s game than I think I’ve seen all season. It took us awhile to adjust.” Darius Davidson got the Eagles on the board just 3:02 into the game on a defensive breakdown by the Cents. It was the first of five goals in a frenetic opening period that saw Surrey leave the ice with a 3-2 lead. Jonah Renouf and captain Brett Mulcahy also scored for the Winged Ones, while Jeff Wight and Diego Cuglietta (shorthanded) replied for Merritt. The scoring onslaught continued in the second period with four more goals.

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NET PROTECTOR Merritt Centennials’ defenceman Shane Poulsen (middle) gives the Surrey Eagles’ captain Brett Mulcahy a fistful of mitt in front of Cents’ netminder Devin Kero during Friday night’s game between the two teams at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. The Centennials won the goalfest 5-4; however, the Eagles gained a measure of revenge the following night, defeating the Cents 2-1 at the South Surrey Centre in the back half of their weekend home-and-home series. Ian Webster/Herald

Fortunately, the Centennials netted three of them to take a lead that they wouldn’t relinquish. Finding the twine for the Cents were Wight and Cuglietta again, along with teamscoring leader Scotty Patterson. Recent acquisition Luke Sandler was the only Eagle to beat Merritt netminder Devin Kero. The Centennials outshot the Eagles 30-26 on the night. They failed to score on five manadvantage opportunities while giving up one PP goal on three chances for

the visitors. Merritt’s injury woes continued on Friday, as James Neil failed to finish the game due to an awkward fall into the boards, and Patterson was shaken up by a pair of questionable high hits from the Eagles’ Sandler. Nevertheless, Pierce was pleased to escape with the win. “We’ve been really good at home in the last few weeks and really finding our groove,” said Pierce. “It just seemed like Friday night we decided to try and trade chances with the

other team rather than just grind them down. Fortunately, we came away with the two points.” In the second half of the doubleheader on Saturday, Pierce liked the way his team started, but was less than pleased with the finish. “I thought we had a really good first five minutes,” the coach said. “We had seven shots, drew a penalty and capitalized on it. Then we took four of the next five penalties and just couldn’t get anything going from there on in.”

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Wight’s third goal of the weekend in the early going held up through 40 minutes of play on the big ice, and seemed to give the Cents a false sense of security. They failed to put the pedal to the metal. “We stopped moving our feet and didn’t generate any sustained pressure,” said Pierce. “We were turning pucks over at the blueline and misreading plays. The third period might have been the worst hockey I’ve seen us play in a long time.” The poor play proved

costly as the Eagles got goals from Renouf and Danton Heinen in the first eight minutes of the final frame to take a lead they would never surrender. Surrey outshot Merritt 27-21. Each team scored once on the powerplay in 11 combined chances. On a positive note, the weekend saw the return of Daniel Nachbaur to Merritt’s lineup after almost a two-month absence due to a serious skate laceration to his arm. The rookie forward looked comfortable playing limited minutes on Friday, and was one of the Centennials’ best players on Saturday, according to Pierce. Neil did not play on Saturday, and the power forward’s return to action is indefinite. Missing from the Cents’ lineup all weekend were Tyler Martin and Russell Sanderson (illness) and Adam Tracey (injury). Up next for the Centennials are four key games against the best in the BCHL. Friday, Merritt travels to Vernon to tangle with the Vipers. On Saturday, they host the league’s top team in points — the Powell River Kings. Next week, the Cents play a homeand-home series with the Penticton Vees. “I think the next two weeks will see a lot more clarity in our division [in terms of points and placings],” said Pierce. “We just have to hope that we’re on the right side of things.”

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The Fountain Tire atoms won a pair of games on the weekend, defeating North Okanagan 5-3 on home ice Saturday, then recording a 7-1 road win over West Kelowna on Sunday. Team captain Max Graham led the way for the Jr. Cents with five goals and three assists. Other Merritt point getters were Breanna Ouellet (3g,3a), Matthew Newman (3g), Chase Cooke (1g,3a), Cortez Charters (2a) and Allison Moore (1a). Carson Lang and Bryce Garcia shared the goaltending duties.

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BAILLIE HOUSE BAKE SALE Friday Nov. 29, Bake sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and after the parade free cocoa, tea, coffee & shopping, bake sale until 10pm. Saturday Nov. 30 Bake sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

ARMY CADET CRAFT FAIR Dec. 7, 2013, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contact Tracy for more information @ 250-378-4722 There are tables available

MERRITT OLD TIME FIDDLERS Will be jamming at the Country Music Hall of Fame after the parade on Friday, Nov. 29. Come and enjoy good music.

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

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CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT BAILLIE HOUSE Saturday Dec. 7 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Come down and enjoy a hot lunch in a heritage setting. For more info call 378-0349

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Will be having a Christmas dinner and dance at the Senior Center on Saturday Dec. 14. Dinner at 6pm. Door prizes and snacks. FMI and tickets phone Dave 378-3578 or Del 3789849

The Navy League is in need of officer’s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps. Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet every Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have past experience or are interested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us. Ellen 250-280-6944, Debra 250-280-4086 or email at nlccventure@ gmail.com

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Sunday Dec. 22 6 p.m.-9 p.m. This is a free event to help spread Christmas Cheer. Open to all ages. We will meet at the parking lot behind the Royal Bank on Garcia & Coutlee. We are asking participants to bring an item for the N.V. & Dist. Food Bank to help restock shelves for the lean times in Jan. FMI contact Teresa 315-4866

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

CHRISTMAS LUNCH, BAKE AND CRAFT SALE Saturday Dec. 14th at Trinity United Church. Enjoy homemade soup, sandwich, sweets and

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

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Seventh Day Adventist Church 2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 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 - 250936-8298 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays 6 & 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave. 250-280-4040 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Dance Society Linda Sanford: 250-3786109 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 250378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 250-378-2950

Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 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 N.V. 4-H Club Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-3785028

Nicola Valley Better Breathers Third Wednesdays 1 p.m. Trinity United - 250-3786266 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 NVCAC Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery. 250-3786515 www.nvartscouncil. com 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 Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadets Tuesdays 6 p.m. 250-3781302 or 250-572-3775

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Employment Business Opportunities One of the best small businesses located in downtown Merritt BC. This well established well kept operation has been serving the community for 45 years. The building has a new Lennox 12 1/2 ton air/furnace, new roof, and lots of new equipment. A free standing brick building with paved parking lot. This turnkey operation is priced to sell (below market value) as current owner wishes to retire. If you are serious about being in and owning your own business please forward your inquires to: Business Opportunity c/o Merritt Herald, Box 9, Merritt BC, V1K 1B8

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SUMMIT APARTMENTS Brand new 2 bedroom apartments References required. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. 250-280-7644

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250-378-9880 One bdrm for one adult only. N/S, N/P, heat & cable incl. $550/mon. Ref’s. 250-3782954

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Hospice Society Helping yourself Heal When Your Spouse Dies Acknowledge your loss. Allow yourself to mourn. Recognize your grief is unique. Check out your thoughts and feelings. Expect to feel a multitude of emotions. Find a support system. c/o 3451 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C6 Contact: 250-280-4040

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Small Business Account Manager Interior Savings is the largest credit union based in the interior of B.C. We deliver exceptional financial services and products to nearly 82,000 members in 14 communities through 21 branches, two Commercial Services Centres and associated companies. Full time Small Business Account Manager: Kamloops – Nicola Valley

Joe Horvath Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Joe passed away peacefully with his loving family and partner at his side Tuesday, November 19th, 2013. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Margot. Joe is survived by his sons, Alex (Pauline) and Joey, his grandchildren, Chantal (Andrew), Landon, his partner, Dorothy, his sisters, Mitzi (Robert) and Ella (Hermann), and many nieces, nephews and their families. He is also survived by, on Margot’s side, Elfriede and Walter (Karla) and their families. Merritt was Joe’s home for 60 years. He worked for Coldwater Lumber, Pooley Bros., and Sanders. Joe lived life passionately which was evident by his constant smile, energy, and “keep ‘er rollin’” attitude. The family would like to express their extreme gratitude to the medical staff at RIH and Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre. In lieu of Áowers, donations can be directed to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation “In Loving Memory of Joe and Margot Horvath.” (www.rihfoundation.ca/donate-now) Please join family and friends for a celebration of Joe’s life at the Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church, at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 30th, 2013.

As a Small Business Account Manager with Interior Savings you are a key contributor to the financial success of our company. You actively grow the business and lead initiatives. Education • Business degree or diploma from a formal post-secondary institution or an equivalent of education and experience • Have or be willing to work towards the Investment Funds Course Experience • 4-6 years of job-related experience in a financial sales & service environment • Prefer to having working knowledge of writing and adjudication of small business credit Technical Competencies • Promote and encourage self-service channel options when appropriate to make banking easier for managed accounts. • Grow relationships and increase business by leading initiatives such as campaigns, seminars, networking with external centres of influence. • Proactively network and focus on developing and acquiring those with a high investment complexity. • Deliver on service standards around pro-active calls to managed accounts. • Utilize and assist growth of service offerings of our financial subsidiaries and partners. • Provide the appropriate advice in the areas of business and personal credit, cash management services, investments, financial and estate planning and make the necessary referrals to ensure the members’ needs are met. • Responsible for meeting and/or exceeding the specific individual portfolio growth targets while contributing to the success of Interior Savings as a whole. Closing Date: Until Filled For more information or to apply for this posting, please see our website: www.interiorsavings.com We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact short-listed candidates only.

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Apt/Condo for Rent Completely reno’d 3 bdrm condo, with 2 bath, lg laundry room with w/d like new, all new curtains, fully furnished, all new beds, avail Dec. 1st. 250-378-7279 or 378-5915

Honey Pot Daycare is seeking a Full-time Assistant Manager / ECE and a Part-time ECE Assistant / Responsible Adult Full job posting details can be requested by emailing labounty.advisor@gmail.com. Closing date: Friday November 29th, 2013 Start Date: January 2, 2014 Send resume, copies of related certiﬁcates and three written references to labounty.advisor@gmail.com or Bonnie LaBounty Box 1856, Merritt BC, V1K 1B8

Misc for Rent

MERRITT 1988 Quilchena Ave.

November 19, 2013

HOMEMAKER POSITION AVAILABLE

1 bdrm Apt. $575 inc heat. Plus hydro.

The Homemaker position is to provide a safe and supportive home environment to enhance the dignity and independence of physically/mentally disabled and elderly adults, and to assist them in remaining in their own community and home. Homemaking services will include cleaning, laundry, personal care and by exception, transportation, banking and/or shopping.

1 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Grade 12 with minimum Grade 10; WCB First AidLevel 1; Food Safe -Level 1; Current immunization and TB Test; Home Care Attendant Certiﬁcate would be an asset; Access to a reliable vehicle and current driver’s licence; Criminal Record Check . This is a 25 hour work week. Please forward resume and cover letter to Glenis Holmes, Social Development Coordinator by Friday December 13, 2013. Email: gholmes@coldwaterband.org Hand deliver: 2249 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt BC 301-230th Street Coldwater Reserve.

1 bdrm townhouse. $600 plus hydro.

AQUATIC SUPERVISOR

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

(Maternity Leave)

2 bdrm Suite in Heritage Home. $850 plus hydro.

The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Aquatic Supervisor on a temporary basis at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre. For complete posting please see www.merritt.ca Cover letters with attached resume’s and copies of qualiÀcations should be submitted no later than 4:00pm Friday, November 29, 2013 to: Carole Fraser City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street P.O. Box 189 Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8cfraser@merritt.ca

2 bdrm duplex. $700 plus utilities. 2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities. 3 bdrm duplex. $900 plus utilities. 3 bdrm in fourplex. $800 plus hydro. 2 bdrm in Sixplex. $700 inc utilities.. (Lower Nicola) 2 bdrm house. $750 plus utilities. 2 bdrm house. $850 plus utilities. 3 bdrm house. $950 plus utilities. 3 bdrm house. $875 plus utilities.

Job Posting – Receptionist

3 bdrm Upper level of home. $1000 plus utilities.

The City of Merritt is looking for Nooaitch Band requires two new Receptionists with responsibilities covering a wide variety of clerical office duties in support of company administration. Other responsibilities will include coordinating and communicating office activities, greeting and screening visitors, answering and referring inbound telephone calls, and scheduling appointments. The Receptionist will also be responsible for administrating company correspondence.

4 NEW GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTORS The application process will help us identify qualiÀed candidates to take part in NCCP Gymnastics Coach Training. A total of 4 applicants will be selected to participate in the training process (all expenses paid). Once trained, each leader will be required to deliver three 8 week sessions over a year. Each session will include 1 day per week. This is a paid position.

Highly Recommended, but not required – Standard First Aid w/CPRC and AED. Experience working with children.

Qualified applicants should send resumes and a cover letter to:

Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Build Your Career With Us ProducƟon PosiƟons Nicola Valley Division, MerriƩ, BC Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportuniƟes for conƟnuous growth and development? Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking General Labour Employees to join our team at our Nicola Valley Division in MerriƩ. Tolko is a forest products company with markeƟng, resource management and manufacturing operaƟons throughout Western Canada. QUALIFICATIONS: • Flexible to work weekend hours and shiŌ work. • Interpersonal Skills – able to work both independently and in a team environment. • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot. • Strong organizaƟonal skills. • EnthusiasƟc, posiƟve aƫtude. We oīer a workplace where everyone plays an essenƟal role in the success of our Company and where individual eīorts are acknowledged. Our tradiƟon of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and conƟnuous improvement philosophy. Tolko oīers an uncompromising focus on safety performance, compeƟƟve compensaƟon packages, sustainable business pracƟces, a progressive environment and we are an industry leader in world markets.

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3 bdrm furnished house on Acreage. Temporary. $1500 plus utilities.

250-378-1996 Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

Ideal candidates do not need prior gymnastic coaching certiÀcation, but will have a background in gymnastics. Must be available to coach evenings.

Nooaitch offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities. A full Job Description is offered on request. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted. Deadline for applying is December 6, 2013 @ 4:00 p.m.

Attention: Arlene Johnston, Administrator 2954 Shackelly Road, Merritt, BC V1K 1N9 Fax: 250-378-3699 Email: arlene@nooaitch.com

3 bdrm house in Sunshine Valley. $1400 plus utilities.

MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

Posting Deadline: December 13, 2014 PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: Felicity Peat fpeat@merritt.ca 1950 Mamette Ave, Merritt

2 bdrm clean basement suite. Nice quiet area, Telus dish receiver incl. Call after 4 pm 250-378-6659 or call anytime 250-315-2247. 3 bdrm house on the Bench. $1450/mon. Avail. Dec. 2. 250-378-5276.

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Employment Opportunity

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CUSTODIAN - TERM POSITION

Furnished room for rent $415/mon. Incl. util. Call 250378-5128

Custodian duties will include daily cleaning of restrooms, ofÀces, classrooms, hallways, etc. Concrete Áoors may need to be restored, burnished, and waxed therefore candidates must be physically capable of moving furniture and handling burnishing and waxing equipment.

2 bdrm basement suite, with all appliances, fully furnished, no smoking, no pets. $850/mon. including utilities. 250-315-3548

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This position will begin on January 6, 2014 and the complete job posting can be found at www.nvit.ca Please submit your resume to Nicola Valley Institute of Technology 4155 Belshaw St. Merritt, BC V1K 1R1

2 bdrm suite, with all appliances, fully furnished, no smoking, no pets. $950/mon. including utilities. 250-315-3548

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