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Rezoning for asphalt plant delayed Land use amendment tabled amid air quality concerns By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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City council tabled the third reading of a bylaw that would rezone a parcel of land in the city’s southeast to make way for an asphalt plant after a public hearing on Tuesday night. The land in question is two hectares at the corner of Midday Valley Road and Houston Street, adjacent to Tolko and the proposed Green Energy Project site. It is currently zoned for future development, but a proposal from Penticton-based construction company Peter’s Bros. to build an asphalt plant there would require it to be rezoned to heavy industrial. Peter’s Bros. currently operates an asphalt plant on Mamit Lake Road, about a 10-minute drive out of town. The overriding concern at the public hearing was a negative impact on air quality if the plant gets the green light. Coun. Mike Goetz made the motion to defer a third reading of the rezoning until council can hear more input from the public and the process for approving the amendment is clarified. “I have an issue with air quality as well. I live within sight. I have worked out at Shulus very close to the site that they have, and I was out there for four years. I have seen what comes of it. With this information, I’m not prepared to pass the third reading,” he said. Along with Goetz, councillors Kurt Christopherson and Dave Baker expressed concern that the public would lose opportunities to provide input once the land use amendment passes its third read-

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ing. “It sounded to me, when the people were talking tonight, that the people would like to have more information. I’m reticent to support the third reading if that information is not going to be easily accessible,” Christopherson said. “I do welcome Peter’s Bros., I think they have a good reputation and Merritt certainly needs to have a good industrial base, but I’m not willing to trade in good air quality without some assurances. Most of Merritt is downwind from that area.” A petition against the zoning amendment with 38 signatures was also passed to council at the hearing. Local resident Lloyd Charney said he is leery about the proposed plant being in town. “I think it’s just too close to Merritt,” he said. “It’s one of the dirtiest industries that you can get. We’re dealing with very raw mate-

munity members that it was a priority for them. “Merritt is in a narrow valley. The wind comes from the southwest and blows over town. Everyone has experienced highway paving with the stench and toxic fumes I find very nauseating, and I don’t want that where I live,” Prowal said. Peter’s Bros. general manager Joe Cuzzocrea said the company uses waste oil and/or propane to power its four asphalt plants in Kelowna, Penticton, Williams Lake and just outside of Merritt, and uses a filtration system to lessen the odour at its Kelowna plant. Cuzzocrea said the plant meets provincial air quality permit standards and could go ahead any time. The plant would create three or four local jobs if it goes ahead and would operate between April and October, he said. The land across Houston

rials, a lot of dust, and we’re dealing with things that are leftover. The air pollution is something that, in Merritt, is quite a concern for people. This is not a clean industry.” Air Quality Committee member Richie Gage said there is little in the way of provincial air quality standards for asphalt plants, and burning waste oil will emit particulates that can be breathed in. “It will produce chemical emissions in the form of hydrocarbons. Some of those hydrocarbons will result in a noxious odour,” Gage said. “A major concern is the location of this property is aligned with the prevailing southwest winds. It will result in moving the emissions across our community.” Local resident Ginny Prowal said she has concerns about the plant’s impact on air quality but hoped the Peter’s Bros. delegates could reassure her and other com-

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Street from the proposed area is currently zoned for heavy industrial but the company requires more space for aggregate storage, meeting attendees learned. The plant would have to get a green light from council on its wildfire and geotechnical development permits before the rezoning could be approved. “Through that development permit process, there are conditions that have to be met. If those conditions aren’t met, it doesn’t go any further. If the conditions are met, it comes back to council for adoption,” Merritt Mayor Susan Roline said. There are currently 132 hectares of heavy industrial lands in Merritt that make up about 23 per cent of the city’s commercial and industrial lands. About 40 people sat in the gallery for the public hearing in city council chambers before the regular council meeting.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PLANTING PARTY Russ Christensen from Washington state and Eli Kerr from Utah help Nicholas Peterson, owner of Nicola Valley Produce in Lower Nicola, plant garlic on Saturday. Christensen and Kerr are friends of Peterson, who grew up in the United States. He has been running his grandparents’ farm in the Merritt area and planting garlic for four years now.

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Province reviewing hwy speeds By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is looking for public input on speed limits and other safety measures on highways throughout rural B.C. Minister of Transportation Todd Stone announced on Oct. 4 the province will hold eight sessions around B.C. to get public input on which highways the province should review in looking at reducing wildliferelated crashes and the safety of slower-moving vehicles. Stone said no roadways are off the table, but the review is intended for rural highways between cities, such as the Coquihalla. “As an MLA from Kamloops, I certainly hear from many about the Coquihalla specifically as one likely candidate for an adjustment in the speed,” he said, adding he would have to wait to see what that adjustment would be after public input.

The Coquihalla Highway has a speed limit of 110 kilometres per hour but traffic there does an average speed of 118, while drivers routinely exceed the posted limit of 90 or 100 on many other provincial highways. “There’s no question the Coquihalla is a prime candidate for an adjustment in the speed limit,” Stone said, also listing sections of Highway 1 in the Lower Mainland and around Kamloops as well as the Cariboo Connector towards Prince George. Stone stressed reviewing highway speed limits doesn’t necessarily mean raising them. “There will be no Autobahn in British Columbia,” he said. Stone cited a 28 per cent drop in injury-causing collisions since 2003. And he said research increasingly suggests the greatest danger isn’t necessarily speeding itself, but driving at a much different speed than most other drivers. Stone said the general rule for planning speed limits is to use the

85th percentile, meaning the speed at which 85 per cent of vehicles are travelling. However, that won’t be the determining factor as the ministry has to take into account terrain, weather changes, wildlife incidents, and the mix of vehicles using the highway. The province will also meet with ICBC, trucking associations, and RCMP when deciding on speed limit changes. “At the end of the day, it’s not the speed in and of itself that’s the leading cause of crashes, it’s actually variations in speed, meaning if you’re not generally keeping up with the natural flow of traffic on a particular highway or if you’re driving excessively beyond the natural flow of traffic, you’re actually posing a greater risk to others and yourself for a crash.” Stone said he doesn’t know yet if Highway 5A will be part of the review. That corridor has been a site of contention over safety, with a petition to ban commercial trucks on the narrow, winding route.

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Cranbrook and Kelowna starting in November, with potentially more sites still to be added. One group advocating for higher speed limits is Sense BC, which was behind a recent viral video making the case for change. Sense BC’s Ian Tootill said even a 10 kilometre an hour increase on the Coquihalla to 120 wouldn’t be enough to match the prevailing speeds in summer. “I’m not suggesting the Coquihalla should be 150 or 160 but it shouldn’t be 120,” he said. Tootill argues speed limits should be set at the upper end of what’s safe – allowing those who can drive that speed to legally do so – while most motorists would go slower. The Ministry of Transportation will also set up a public input website, which has yet to launch. The last major review of speed limits was done in 2003. -With files from Black Press’ Jeff Nagel

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natural world and the importance of sustainability through waste reduction and resource conservation. Each Canadian throws out about 1,670 pounds — or the weight of over eight adult men — every year, the organization’s website says.

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Three groups with diverse interests have come together to support one another and people with disabilities. The Pacific Forest Rally, the Abilitas Foundation and Miss World Canada partnered over the Oct. 4-5 weekend to raise the profile of their endeavours. Abilitas is an organization that provides respite places for people with disabilities and their families living in the province. One of the respite facilities is located near Merritt at the Cold Water Ranch. The ranch is the first barrier-free facility in B.C. where people with disabilities can go to rest, recharge and reconnect with their families, Abilitas representative Bradley Vis told the Herald. “In British Columbia right now, people with disabilities are having a tough time and many of them live below the poverty line,” Vis said. The charity was started by John Glazma, president of the Corpus Management Group and owner of the Cold Water Ranch, which he offered as a host site for one of the stages of the rally race that weekend, Vis said. Miss World Canada is a new official partner of the Abilitas Foundation and was invited to send representatives to the weekend’s race, Vis said. He said the race was a great opportunity for the partners to come together and spread the word about the

Abilitas Foundation. “Miss World Canada’s helping us do that because they have a large reach in the country and we want to spread the word about what the foundation’s doing and why we’re here,” Vis said. Yasaman Madanikia, the representative from Miss World Canada who attended the race, told the Herald the organization supports other charities that aim to help people with disabilities such as Variety, so the pageant wanted to have a representative attend the race and show support for Abilitas. As a special education teacher and residential houseworker, Madanikia said this charity speaks to her personally. “I work with children with disabilities, [both] mental and physical, so I really understand the difficulties that these children and their families go through. It touches my heart,” Madanikia said. The Pacific Forest Rally has been operating in Merritt for 11 years and local volunteer Nicki Beverley said last year was its first time partnering with the Abilitas Foundation and Cold Water Ranch. “We were looking for an area where we could host a new stage road and they approached us and said they had 850 beautiful acres that they’d like us to use,” Beverley said, noting upon researching the foundation she felt it was a wonderful not-for-profit. She described their partnership as “a natu-

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HERALD OPINION B.C. marijuana referendum misguided By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – I won’t be signing the “Sensible B.C.” petition to demand a provincewide referendum on marijuana enforcement. You shouldn’t either, and here are a few reasons why. Let me start by saying I’ve been calling for legalization and regulation of pot for 20 years, to conserve police resources and reduce violent crime. Our war on drugs is a failure even for heroin and cocaine, and marijuana is obviously much easier to produce. But the current effort led by Dana Larsen, B.C.’s clown prince of pot, is not only misguided, it’s dangerous. The petition does not propose legalization. It seeks to impose a provincial law that would stop B.C. police from using any resources for simple possession charges. This would create a loophole in the federal drug law. So what would that do? It would protect otherwise innocent customers of the current illegal marijuana trade, while leaving the criminal distribution business in place. For a closer look at that, I recommend reports from the Surrey Six murder trial now underway, or the upcoming case against three accused assassins of Red Scorpion gangster Jonathan Bacon in Kelowna. Larsen’s loony law would tie police hands when they are trying to hold someone on a lesser charge while they search for evidence of something nastier. This is a source of many simple possession charges today. Police chiefs have a different idea, asking for the option of treating simple possession as a ticket offence to keep the court time to a minimum.

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Common sense: best social media policy

Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS In this day and age of the unbridled Internet access, employees in all sectors are learning to navigate the increasingly blurred lines between personal social media posts and their professional personas. Just last month, two Toronto firefighters were fired after sending sexist tweets from their personal Twitter accounts. A Toronto Fire spokes-

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person told the National Post that the posts breached the department’s policy on social media. But as with many types of policy, social media policies can never be specific enough. They are guidelines for public performance of a professional personality. But where does the professional personality intersect with the individual’s online persona? How much room is there for “free speech” online? The union representing the dismissed firefighters must be relying on that philosophical question to appeal their dismissals, which it’s vowed to do. It’s pretty hard to argue that “I’d never let a woman kick my ass. If she tried something I’d be like hey! You get your b*tch

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‘When you’re lying on the couch in your sweatpants and you tweet a few lines from a TV you found funny, are you representing your workplace?’ ass back in the kitchen and make me some pie!” is not a sex-driven insult, and therefore, by definition, sexist. Apparently, it’s a quote from a TV show. But without any context whatsoever, it’s hard to argue that it comes off comically, as I’m sure it was intended.

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Questionable sense of humour aside, the situation made me wonder about what’s said online coming back to haunt you at work. When you’re lying on the couch in your sweatpants and you tweet a few lines from a TV show you found funny, are you representing your workplace? Better still: are you representing your work in a positive way? I find one of the firefighter’s tweets more disturbing than the other, partly because the one highlighted by the National Post story refers to “a slap on the head” as a “reset to the brain.” It’s the calling for violence toward the “girl” in question from the preceding tweet whose crime, evidently, was using the word “like” more than the

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user could tolerate that seems like a slight overreaction to me. Cue eye roll. Some could argue that public sector employees have it differently than those in the private sector and I would agree. In this case, firefighters are in a position of public trust. Tweeting sexist remarks reflects poorly on the user’s ability to treat people equitably, and in this case, that’s women — who are most likely about half of the people they’re supposed to serve. As a woman, I don’t like to think the people who are meant to help me escape a burning building with my life could hold the attitude that my existence is something of a punchline by virtue of my biological sex.

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YOUR OPINION Just say no to pot petition From Page 6 Both of these notions have the same obvious flaws. They don’t deal with sales to minors and they divert no revenue to government, leaving most of that in the hands of criminal dealers who buy cocaine, guns and fancy cars. Colorado and Washington have gone the legalization route, so far without interference from their federal government. These states need money, and they don’t need more crime or ill-considered hippy gesture politics. Meanwhile in Ottawa, Health Canada is trying to convert a poorly regulated mess of small-scale medical marijuana licences to a free-market system of commercial producers. Local politicians tore a strip off Health Canada officials at their recent convention, after years of warnings that federal licences were scattered at unknown locations, often used as fronts for larger grow-ops. Mission Coun. Dave Hensman predicted that when a grower gets a letter cancelling his licence, he’s more likely to roll up a big joint with it than to shut down. Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow suggested the response would echo an old Cheech and Chong routine: “Dave’s not here, man.” Here’s another reason not to support Larsen: the conduct of his organizers. One fellow set up a petition table at, of all places, the Terry Fox Hometown Run in Port Coquitlam. After scrawling “pot cures cancer” on the table, he proceeded to interrupt speeches by cancer survivors and the run itself by yelling the same false slogan. You can imagine how people with terminal cancer and their loved ones would react. Some would know that marijuana may alleviate side effects of chemotherapy, just as it can ease suffering for some multiple sclerosis patients. But the suggestion of a cure is as cruel as it is moronic. Larsen’s “cannibus” has been rolling around B.C., reaping uncritical media coverage. It even blundered into the recent Walk for Reconciliation in Vancouver, an event to mark the end of federal hearings into the effects of residential schools on aboriginal children. I wouldn’t support the Larsen bunch for anything, unless it involved them looking for jobs. Just say no. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com. Twitter:@tomfletcherbc

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Online means blurred line between personal, professional From Page 6 Obviously, these tweets are a symptom of the pervasive sexist attitudes behind them, but this isn’t a simple case of “don’t hate the player, hate the game.” The game sucks, but these people could be game-changers. That’s the crux. They’re supposed to value all people equally, regardless of circumstances because they certainly interact with people in all kinds of circumstances. I recently acquired access to the Merritt Herald’s Twitter account, and I have a personal account as well, from which I tweet totally different things. The tweets on my personal page are not intended to reflect anything about the Merritt Herald. But do they? Inherently, by the very nature of their being created by the same person who works at the paper, regardless

of intention? Does the line “Opinions are my own” really cover someone? What makes it more or less valid as a backside-covering strategy than a company’s social media policy? I have always thought there are problems with the theory of “free speech,” but negotiating that idea to a fair compromise cannot mean employees are gagged from ever expressing their personal opinions — even if their opinions are stupid, insensitive, and in this case, sadly, sexist. These guys obviously didn’t think about the ramifications of their online personalities down the road before they hit “send.” Yeah, they made a big blunder, but do they deserve to pay for it with their livelihoods? There’s nothing earth-shattering about a pair of young men using bad judgement. Old men do it too. So do young and

old women. It’s a lesson everybody who uses this new technology is being forced to learn, and the learning curve is steep. When you send a tweet, you’re sending a message. And since you never know who’s on the receiving end of that message once it’s online, you can’t possibly make sure it doesn’t offend them. And if it offends them enough, your livelihood could be on the line. There are two messages I’m taking away from this mess. Firstly, to be careful about what I put up online and who has access to my personal and professional accounts. Secondly, to try not to offend people who fit into a category with, oh, I don’t know, about half the world’s population. It’s pretty pathetic if that second one needs to be written down in a social media policy for people to consider it. Sheesh.

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Henry Norgaard was a visionary thinker. He was also a man known for solving people’s problems, his wife of 52 years Clara Norgaard told the Herald. She said the two of them are businessorientated people and made a good team. While Henry would look at something and say ‘I can do that better,’ Clara was focused on the practical side, saying it was her job to find the money for said betterments. Henry enjoyed helping people who did things for the community, especially for Merritt’s youth, Clara said. “If somebody really, really had a good idea but needed help getting it off the ground, Henry would be there to give him some help,” she said. A memorial for Henry, who passed away from lung cancer on Sept. 13, will take place tomorrow at the Civic Centre at 3 p.m. “He’s missed,” Norgaard said. She said she is

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expecting about 400 people to attend the memorial. Henry moved to Canada from Denmark in 1953 and settled in Merritt in 1958. In 1960, he became a Canadian citizen and in 1961, he and Clara married. Clara, who’s originally from Edmonton, also came to Merritt in 1958 and first met Henry when she was working at a local movie theatre. Her father owned a plumbing shop, and one day while she was helping do some work on a house Henry had

built, Henry asked Clara if she’d like to go to a movie with him. “And I said, ‘Well, I work at the movie theatre on the weekend, but I’ll come and sit beside you when I’m finished cashing out all the cash,’” Clara said. “And that’s how we, basically, met,” Norgaard said, noting she had met him before, but until their first date, only knew him as a customer of her father’s business. Henry and Clara started Norgaard Ready Mix in 1960,

the year before they got married. Clara said quickmix cement was fairly new back in the ’60s and Henry wanted to capitalize on that type of business. “He saw the need, and we went for it,” Norgaard said. She said neither of them had any experience in the concrete business, but they never viewed starting their own business just prior to getting married as an intimidating venture. “Never looked at it that way. We knew it was going to be tough slugging but we stuck to it and we worked it out,” Norgaard said. As for their relationship, Clara said it was a solid one. “If we disagreed, we gave the reasons why we disagreed,” she said. There was also a motto in the Norgaard household. “We had a sign that said, ‘The opinion of the husband of this household is not necessarily that of management,’” she said, noting she ran the house and was the company accountant.

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routine, he said. His stories were never intended to go from school project to book. Marilyn has written and published books on George’s mother and her own grandmother in the past, but it was George who had the idea to turn his stories into a book.

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The idea to write the biography came when one of George’s grandsons asked him about his time in the war. He had a school project regarding how people cope with crisis and chose to profile his grandfather. That sparked the conversation of how George did in fact cope with war, Marilyn said. Drinking and smoking were commonplace, and when more people he and his fellow sol-

diers knew were killed they drank more, she said. “When he came back, he was a totally different person,” Marilyn said. “This book is about coping with crisis and changing your life, and George did completely change his life at least three times.” In the war, George completed over 200 runs as a rear gunner, was part of a platoon that launched gliders behind enemy lines

and flew covert operations at night to supply resistance cells around Europe. George had several brushes with death during the Second World War, but was never wounded. “It wasn’t real,” George said about his experience in the war, noting it all simply felt like part of a job. He said he and his fellow soldiers got desensitized to the horrors of war. Something like having your plane shot at felt

LLast astt week, eek k D Daniel aniiell talk ttalked lked k d to to th the king about what the king had done to dishonor God. Daniel told him that he should have know better. That he did all this with the vessels of God’s house, knowing what he knew. He committed the sin of sacrilege, something few people are concerned with today. Then Daniel asked him in plain words, “What have you done with what you know?” Belshazzar was slain that night and Cyrus became the new ruler. Cyrus let the Jews go back to their homeland, and he gave them materials to rebuild the temple. When we look at what the king knew, from the books of Daniel and Revelation, it talks about the opening of books. What books? The books of records of everyone that has ever lived on Earth. Every time the law catches up with you, it is put into a record. My name is there because I forgot to put on my seat belt one day. The ofÀcer pulled me over, took my driver’s licence, and entered it all into the computer in his car. Then I had to

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Second World War veteran and seasonal Merritt resident George Wright celebrated his 90th birthday last weekend at the Quilchena Hotel, and to add to that milestone, he even had a biography published. His wife Marilyn wrote the book, which chronicles her husband’s life. It begins with his teenage years in Edmonton to his service as a rear gunner in the RCAF. Although originally intended to focus solely on his time in the Second World War, the book also covers Wright’s life after the war as an air traffic controller, being married twice, retiring and moving to Saskatchewan to be a farmer and his battle with colon, bladder and kidney cancer as an elderly man. The book is titled 9 Lives and 90 Years, named for the close calls with death Wright has experienced in his life. He even had a close call when he had a paper route in Edmonton.

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Canadians are a ‘giving’ people. According to Statistics Canada, in 2011, the total amount of financial donations that individuals made to charitable or nonprofit organizations was $8.5 billion.1 When you use an effective ‘gifting strategy’ you will not only support your charity, you will also reduce your tax load at the same time. One very effective gifting strategy is making a gift of eligible publicly-traded securities or mutual fund units to the charity of your choice. A few years ago, the federal govern-

the security on the day it was transferred to your charity. You can carry forward unused charitable donations for up to five years after the year in which you made the donation. You can choose to make your gift during your lifetime or through your estate. The favourable tax treatment for ‘in-kind’ gifts applies both to a personal donation and to corporate donations. Your securities ‘gift’ can be delivered to the charity of your choice through a simple electronic transfer by your professional advisor; gifts of paper shares are also easily accomplished. Your charity will require a direction signed by you that provides proof you are the registered holder of the securities. Normally, once a charity has acquired ownership of an ‘in-

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There is a very simple recipe for cooking up trouble in the kitchen: all you need is a bit of distraction, loose sleeves, and a whole lot of disorganization on the stovetop. Needless to say, it’s not the best dish to serve up to your family. Fire Prevention Canada has a better menu in mind with this year’s Fire Prevention Week, from October 6-12 — the perfect time to be thinking about how to prevent kitchen fires while cooking. Learning how to be wise when using the stove and microwave oven is as easy as learning to cook in the

first place. Show your children the kid safety zone in the kitchen — this is a 90-cm buffer zone around the stove and oven. Because hot oil can spatter burning droplets into the air around the stovetop, and because of the risk of knocking over boiling pots of water, it is important that kids keep well clear of the dangers around this appliance. To put out a microwave fire, stop the appliance immediately by unplugging it or using the “cancel” button. Never open the door until all signs of fire are gone; simply shutting it off and leaving the door closed will deprive the fire of oxygen and put

it out. If the appliance continues to appear to be burning even after the flames are out, call the fire department. Be sure to keep an eye on a bag of microwave popcorn that is being popped, because heat can build up quickly. For dangerous grease fires, never use water to extinguish the flames. Turn off the burner, quickly put on an oven mitt, and slide a cover over the burning pan or pot of grease — use a metal cookie sheet if you can’t find a pot lid. Leave the house and call 911 as soon as you think you can no longer control any kind of kitchen fire.

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Calculate your home’s IQ When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage

Coldwater Indian Band Fire Department assisted planning interface projects over the last two years, logging Mountain Pine beetle infested trees on Coldwater Reserve IR #1 and Paul’s Basin IR # 2 for fuel reduction and increased safety to the public traveling through Coldwater. We emphasize that there are still dangerous Pine trees that are hazardous. If you have any questions, please contact: Ron Aljam, Public Works

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Give me the strength to save some life, whatever be its age, Help me embrace a little child, before it is too late Or save an older person from, the horror of that fate

Protecting your home and family from fire • Stay in the kitchen while you are cooking; if you leave the kitchen, even for a short period of time, turn the stove off • Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment such as furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves or portable heaters • Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters • Replace damaged or loose electrical cords • If you smoke, use deep, wide ashtrays on a sturdy table and never leave a smoldering cigarette unattended • Remember to blow out all candles when leaving a room and avoid using candles in rooms where people fall asleep

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• Make sure that you have installed smoke detectors inside each room, outside each sleeping area and on every level of your home, including the basement • Make sure that all smoke alarms are interconnected, so that if one goes off, they all go off • Test all smoke detectors on a monthly basis • Replace all smoke detectors every 10 years or sooner if not working properly (smoke detectors can now be recycled at the e-waste depot at Home Hardware at 1701 Voght Street) • Have practice fire drills at your home, and make sure that all family members know how to escape from every room if there is a fire

Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout And Quickly and efficiently, to put the fire out I want to fill my calling and, to give the best in me To guard my every neighbour, and protect his property And if according to Your will, I have to give my life Please bless with Your protecting hand, my children and my wife. -AUTHOR UNKNOWN-

The efforts and professionalism demonstrated by the City of Merritt’s Fire Department represents the excellence and commitment to safety and volunteer-ism in our community that the Mayor and Council believe forms the basis of pride of its residents. On behalf of all our citizens we thank those that make our community a Àre safe place to live. Your efforts are appreciated and valued.

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Honouring our dedicated firefighters. Thank you for your service to our community.

1) SMOKING • Do you smoke while lying on the couch or in bed? Yes No • Do you place your ashtray directly on your sofa or bed? Yes No • Do you throw out cigarette butts and ashes in the garbage without wetting them first? Yes No • Do you leave lit cigarettes unattended? Yes No 2) COOKING WITH OIL • Do you fry food in anything other than a deep fryer? Yes No • Do you keep a pot’s lid out of reach when cooking? Yes No • Do you set the stove to medium-high heat when heating cooking oil? Yes No • Do you salt food over the fryer? Yes No • Do you leave the kitchen when you’re cooking? Yes No • Do you wear long-sleeved or loose-fitting clothes when cooking? Yes No

3) OUTLETS AND EXTENSION CORDS • Do you leave one or more extension cords permanently plugged in? Yes No • Do you have electrical wiring passing under your carpet? Yes No • Do you sometimes overload your outlets? Yes No • Do you use an extension cord even though it seems damaged? Yes No 4) CANDLES • Do you leave lit candles unattended? Yes No • within reach of children? Yes No • accessible to pets? Yes No • near drapes or other flammable objects? Yes No • in wood or plastic candle-holders? Yes No • in unstable candle-holders? Yes No

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On our IQ test, zero is the best score. If you answered “no” to each of our questions, then you have an inflammability quotient of zero. Congratulations! Your score indicates that, with your kind of vigilance, your home is safe.

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For each “yes”, add five points and calculate your score. If you scored above 20, let it be a reminder to be more careful. Review the questions to which you answered “yes” and try to correct the situation.

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As an example, did you answer in the affirmative to the question “Do you sometimes overload your outlets?” If so, then go check your outlets; avoid plugging several electronic devices into the same wall outlet. Get a power bar instead — it’s much safer!

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WELL DESIGNED RANCHER 1660 CHESTNUT AVENUE New 3 bedrm rancher with a well designed open floor plan with nice size rooms. Kitchen is open to living & dining rooms with beautiful cabinetry, large W/I pantry, lots of cupboards & an island. Master bedrm has W/I closet & 4 pce ensuite. Fully fenced back yard. Price includes GST #2118 ALLIE LAKE RANCH

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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.

Incredible year round off the grid home with unlimted potential. This acreage almost surrounds lake. Has 2 main cabins with 3 guest cabins. Rare opportunity for your own retreat.

#2079

#1837

#1663

$749,900

STRATA UNIT

LAKEFRONT PROPERTY

NEW

This 3 bedrm home has nice open floor plan with high cathedral ceilings, laundry on main, huge master bedrm with 4 pce enusite. Fenced backyard, close to shopping & schools.

$259,900

$317,000

$575,000

One of the nicest adult oriented gated communities. Has view of Nicola River in a park-like setting. Open design living with galley kitchen & nook, 2 bedrm on main and laundry. Downstairs has 3rd bedrm, hobby rm & rec.rm. Double carport.

#2120

$239,000

EXECUTIVE HOME

PERFECT STARTER HOME

SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX

GORGEOUS VIEWS

Quality built 5 bedrm home with HW floors, gourmet chef’s kitchen with maple Shaker cabinets, formal dining, 5 pce ensuite, family rm with doors leading to deck & views of the valley.

Home features 3 bedrooms, private yard with garden, double garage & RV parking. Includes appliances. A quality built home in a desirable neighbourhood. Has Nascor building system.

Immaculate duplex with approx. 960 sq.ft. per side, 2 bedrms & 1 bath per side. Extensive reno in 2004 & 2007 including flooring, plumbing, electrical, walls, furnace, HW tanks, kitchen & baths

New Bench home with open concept design, deluxe kitchen with tile backsplash, crown moldings throughout, B/I entertainment center in living rm. Water reservoir tax is paid. Home Warranty

#2027

#2081

#2049

#1990

$509,900 COMMERCIAL

$224,900 ESTATE SIZE LOT

$298,500 10.21 ACRES

Country getaway on 10 acres, close to lakes & backs onto Crown land. Great for horses on lower front portion. Home has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design and huge 48 ft deck. A must see!

Executive 3 bedrm rancher on immaculate half acre lot in the city, backing onto Nicola River. Over 1900 sq.ft. with maple HW, ceramic tile & custom window coverings. Large 475 sq.ft. covered deck in back.

#2056

#1900

#1961

#2022

SPIUS CREEK ESTATES

$398,800

$998,000

INCREDIBLE INVESTMENT

RIVERFRONT

Large estate size lot 75 x 360 with beautiful panoramic views of the Nicola River and bordering ranch lands. All this within the city limits and walking distance to shopping.

$83,000

#1842

$369,000

Great opportunity for automotive repair shop. Zoned C-2, has 3 separate title. Lot with 3164 sq.ft. building, has 3 bays and comes with assorted tool, hoist, etc. 3 lots total 17,625 sq.ft.

$465,000

Magnificent waterfront home on Nicola Lake with 3 floors, 2 large covered decks & 3 car garage. Large bedrms, 4.5 baths, open designed family area, 19 ft ceiling & much more.

$439,000

Great opportunity with 6 revenue streams – 3 residential suites above and 3 commercial units at ground level. Highway frontage with great exposure for commercial units. Ample parking for all. New roof in 2010 & every unit has been renovated. Call for more details.

#2114

$399,000

Grandview Heights

From 9.8 to 17 Acres

LIMITED TIME PRICE INCENTIVE

Prices starting at $199,000

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS

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.

Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Close to shopping and college. Start building your dream home today!

GST is applicable

#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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Janis Post 315-3672

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Ray Thompson 315-3377

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315-3043

DESIGN & QUALITY

GREAT CURB APPEAL

GREAT STARTER HOME

PRIVATE OASIS

APPEALING YARD

BENCH RANCHER

NEW RANCHER

LOTS OF PARKING

18,000 SQ.FT. LOT

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.

Very clean home with 3 bedrooms up, 2 baths, new tile and newer flooring in living room, kitchen countertops have been replaced. Close to school. Has carport in back with lane access.

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.

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

#2110

#2097

#2013

#2113

#2118

#1998

#2111

INCREDIBLE VALUE

$165,000

MOBILE WITH ADDITION

$127,500

$279,000

$319,000

$229,000

DETACHED SHOP

IMMACULATE DUPLEX

$317,000

LARGE YARD

HUGE SHOP

QUIET AREA

$469,900

! NEW

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.

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

#1993

#2098

#2099

#1921

#1861

SPOTLESS HOME

NEW BENCH HOME

$298,500

WALK TO AMENITIES

NEWER RANCHER

$415,000 MANICURED LOT

$99,900 DESIRABLE AREA

$169,000

SUN VALLEY COURT

FABULOUS VIEWS

REMARKABLE HOME

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.

$74,500

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

$325,000

D L O S $199,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

$419,000

Brad Yakimchuk

$184,900

EXECUTIVE BENCH HOME

$395,000

IN QUIET CUL DE SAC

4 bedrm home on the Bench with breathtaking views of the valley & parks. Completely renovated with new kitchen, flooring throughout, 2 new baths, furnace & HW tank and new back deck. #2051

$370,000 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

DETACHED SHOP

$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

$65,000

SPOTLESS RANCHER

WHY RENT?

D UCE D E R

UC RED 3 bedroom family home close to schools. Bavarian style home with large living rm & kitchen. New HE furnace in 2011, large rec.rm with dry bar downstairs. 24x24 detached shop/garage.

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.

Why rent when you can own your own 2 bedroom apartment. Great for retirees, first time buyers. Has a balcony and storage, large living & dining room. Strata fees $216 per month.

#2080

#1863

#2093

#2015

#2038

#2116

#2079

#1836

#2035

#1988

#1950

$234,900

$549,900

$169,000

$499,000

$329,000

$290,000

$259,900

$314,900

$169,900

$246,300

$75,000

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

$239,000

$89,900

$329,000

$289,000

$299,900

$359,900

$439,000

COZY RANCHER

OPPORTUNITY

EXECUTIVE HOME

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INVESTMENT

CURB APPEAL

HALF DUPLEX

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

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.

#2115

#1995

#2027

#2016

#2090

#1982

#1960

#2102

$149,900

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$299,000

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$187,900

$71,900

$169,900

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GORGEOUS VIEWS

HAS WORKSHOP

IN LOWER NICOLA

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

SPENCES BRIDGE

CORNER LOT

Lush & green 19,500 sq.ft. lot in the city. Fruit trees & vegetable garden with nicelymanicured lawn. 2 bedrm on main plus 2 in bsmt. Has cold storage for canning. New siding & windows.

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.

3 bedrm home on 0.35 acre lot with creek at the side. Open plan upstairs with a galley kitchen. Recent reno downstairs, new roof in 2004 and new HW tank. Has detached garage/shop.

Great property for fi rst time buyers or retirees. has large living and dining room with balcony and storage. Currently rented. Why rent when you can own.

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.

#2040

#2091

#1905

#2088

#1951

#2101

#2014

$227,000

$429,000

$229,900

$275,900

$75,000

$99,500

$165,000

$389,000

$527,400

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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.

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.

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.

Gorgeous waterfront family retreat, beautifully landscaped with 36 ft concrete pad wharf. Home has over 2600 sq.ft., huge sundeck, open design kitchen, ceramic & HW flooring & much more

1.216 acre treed lot waiting for you to develop it. Many building site and with great views plus shallow well in place. Hydro to lot line.

Fantastic investment with 6 revenue streams – 3 residential suites and 3 commercial units at ground level. Highway frontage for excellent exposure for commercial & centrally located. Call for details.

#2094

#1992

#2095

#1926

#2048

#2114

$459,000

$519,900 KANE VALLEY

PRIVATE 10 ACRES

$849,000

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$898,000

$219,000

$399,000

ON NICOLA LAKE

1 ACRE LOT

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

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.

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RED Spectacular 10 acres with a park-like setting and a 3000+ sq.ft. chalet style home nestled amongst the trees. Vaulted ceilings & HW floors in living rm, huge open kitchen. Detached workshop.

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

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.

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.

#2045

#2021

#1837

#1842

#2107

$519,900 PRIVATE ACREAGE

$599,000 CLOSE TO TOWN

D L O S

$749,900 COUNTRY LIVING

D L O S

$998,000 AT NICOLA LAKE

$112,500

#1913

$890,000

19.77 ACRES

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

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.

#1918

$190,000

WATERFRONT ACREAGE 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.

Custom rancher on 2 acres with full bsmt & double garage. Great for horses with shelter. Immaculate home with maple cabinets, 5 appl., huge sunroom off dining rm & workshop in bsmt.

#1891

#2106

$429,000 ON 4.64 ACRES

$399,900

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.

#1922

#2025

#2092

#2019

APPROX. 264 ACRES

$275,000 103 ACRES

$359,900

$159,000

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12.63 ACRES

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$595,000

Nice treed lot with great access to Spius Creek. Has several good building sites and a drilled well. Hydro to lot line. Great place to build your country home

#2047

$209,000 6 ACRES

Country living on 4.64 acres with beautiful 4 bedrm log home. Spacious loft master suite, newer kitchen & appliances, new electric furnace & heat pump, pellet stove. Great views

#1916

$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.

#1971

#1890

#1663

#1915

#1994

$1,250,000

BREATHTAKING VIEWS

$549,000

COUNTRY GETAWAY

$575,000 AT NICOLA LAKE

$189,000 20 ACRES

INDUSTRIAL ACREAGE

Great recreation property of 1+ acre lot with phenomenal views of Nicola Lake. In Phase 1 on the west side of Nicola Lake development. Just 2.5 hours from Vancouver.

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

#2030

#1999

$198,500 LAKEVIEW LOT

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

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

#1866

#1961

#2033

#1713

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.

$398,800

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

$249,900 WATERFRONT LOT

$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.

1914

#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

$389,000 HUGE SHOP

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.

$799,995

$570,000

$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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A lesson in Thanksgiving: how we give praise NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH As the harvest season, with its attendant Thanksgiving celebration, has begun, it is a good time to be reminded of the priority of praising God for all His bountiful goodness. King David’s 145th Psalm of praise gives a good handle to do the above. It’s the only psalm with the specific title in the collection of 150 psalms in the Bible. One of the most common ways to praise God is through our prayers. It’s interesting that Jesus left us only one prayer as an example of how we are to pray (Mt. 6:9-13). Commonly called the Lord’s Prayer, its more accurate title would be the disciples’ prayer. “Hallowed” is a New Testament expression used only in reference to the name of God, meaning to revere. Praise is vocal adoration of God. Adoration is the act of rendering divine honour, esteem, and love. Praise is also an essential part of life because only praise puts God in His rightful position. In praising God, we declare His sovereignty and recognize His nature and power. There’s also another key benefit of praise – it enables us to focus properly. Praise, by its very nature, is unselfish. We can say praise decentralizes self. The worship and praise of God demands a shift in centre from self to God. One cannot praise God without relinquishing preoccupation with self. Praise, then, produces forgetfulness of one’s self and forgetfulness of self is a very healthy, biblical practice. The phrase, “Praise the Lord,” has been so

overused that now it means absolutely nothing in our language. It has fast become a Christian slang, a catch phrase. Technically, to praise someone is the act of one’s esteem of a person for his virtue or accomplishments. It’s to pronounce that that person is worthy of honour. As the Hebrew people attempted to offer meaningful praise to God, both in their prayers and in worship services, far too often they found themselves in mindless repetition. Because God is so awesome, they would simply say the same things over and over again even though they understood that vain repetition is a bad thing and not a biblical concept. So they came up with a system to stimulate praise – the acrostic

system we see in Psalm 145. It has all the letters of the Hebrew alphabets to start the verses off sans one. A simple outline of this 21-verse psalm can be recorded as: Who can praise God? (v. 1a) – Only disciplined people, called disciples, who are His children. When should we praise God? (v. 1b) – Forever. Why should we praise God? (vs.3-20) – Because He is great. Verses three to 20 are loaded with characteristics and the works of God. God is great, mystery, mighty, majestic, merciful, good, long suffering, perfectly unconditional, all-knowing, consistent, available, the only way, and in charge. In spite of His above attributes, when God seems far away let us remember that we are the ones who move.

We can go nowhere out of His presence, He would always be with us. We don’t invite Him into our churches, He is there already. Where we are, He is there, period! Nevertheless, the principle remains that God responds to those who love Him. What source of comfort that is! How can we not praise Him for that? With these, David concludes the psalm in verse 21 in the only way he can. It’s as if he says, “Look, after all I have said about God, I have no other choice but to praise God.” By the way, let’s not forget that the mouth speaks only those things that come from the heart. So David’s heart must have been full of praise for God. Notice also that his prayer is that all flesh will praise God forever and ever. Every

psalm that David wrote encourages us to praise God in some ways. David was able to think that way because his focus was on God and not on self. We are a long way from being like David. Sometimes we picture these Old Testament characters as guys who were sitting out in the wilderness with nothing better to do. David was the leader of a vast empire and his days were full. But he always understood the priority of praising his heavenly Father. This Thanksgiving, let us recognize the graciousness of God in our lives to the degree that we are in a constant state of praise – praising Him for who He is and what He has done. Narayan Mitra is the pastor of the Merritt Baptist Church. narayanmitra@hotmail.com

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Eastern med. on biopolar disorder DR. HONG CHUNG Merritt ACUPUNCTURE

Manic-depressive disorder, also known as bipolar disorder, is a mental illness classified by psychiatry as a mood disorder. Individuals with bipolar disorder experience episodes of a very high mood known as mania alternating with episodes of depression. Some experience a mixed state in which features of both mania and depression are present simultaneously with one side prevailing over the other. During mania, patients show abnormal agitation, exultance, expansive delusion, talkativeness, distraction

and oversensitiveness. They are often extremely enthusiastic, optimistic, confident, show lots of gesture and move continuously. On the other hand, during depression, patients show sadness, disappointment and desperate to listlessness, lethargy, indifference about one’s circumstance and loss of pleasure. Some complain of poor appetite with shallow or short sleeping. they also show slow movements, lowered mood, despondence, retardation with tendency to self reproof and self depreciation. About four per cent of people suffer from bipolar disorder. Genetic factors contribute substantially to the likelihood of developing bipolar disorder, but environmental factors are also implicated. Manic and depressive episodes

last from a few days to several months and is often treated with mood stabilizing medications and psychotherapy in Western Medicine. In Eastern Medicine, it is regarded that body and mind is of the same origin. They affect each other. Firstly, in the case that mental problem affects the physical body, it is typical that manicdepressive disorder is symptomatic in seven excessive emotions such as joy, anger, worry, anxiety, sorrow, fear and astonishment. If we have these emotions for long time, these can change into stress (Qi stagnation) and harm our body and bring malfunctioning or unbalance primarily between the heart, liver and spleen which can lead to the production of blood stasis, phlegm fluid

and deficient heat. These bad products in turn affect the brain. Secondly, in the case that bodily problems affect the mind, stagnation of Qi and blood, or phlegm fluid generated by malfunction of spleen and heart may obstruct collaterals in the brain and consequently bring Yang Syndrome (mania) and Yin Syndrome (depressive). People differ in the responsiveness when dealing with their mental difficulties. Yang, or mania, type people tend to be explosive while Yin, or depressive, type people tend to be withered. Possible treatment could be to apply a method where the dominating type is suppressed and the less dominant is invigorated. Modern research shows that acupuncture is highly effective

in controlling cranial nerves without side effects. If the cause of manic-depressive disorder is mainly related with psychological problems, psychotherapy or meditation or Qi practice like Qi Gong are needed for treatment. These help people to see and be aware of their own flow of mind and emotion, and relax and stabilize the brain and neuro-system and strengthen vital energy. It is especially important to improve fundamental vitality through practicing breathing to focus low Dan Tien (we call Dan Tien breathing). Of course, combination of these methods ; acupuncture and herb, psychotherapy, meditation and Qi practice is best. Nicola Valley Acupuncture and Herb Medicine 250-378-5456

Find breast cancer before it hits Five reasons for a mammogram (NC) — Would you know if you had breast cancer by feeling your own breasts? Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among Canadian women. One in nine women is expected to develop the disease in her lifetime. While it is important for you to know what is normal for your breasts, getting regular mammograms is the most reliable way to detect breast cancer early. That’s because the average lump found through regular mammograms is as small as the size of an apple seed. In comparison, a lump found by feeling your own breasts could be about the size of a cherry tomato.

This October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Canadian Cancer Society is urging women aged 50-69 to get a mammogram every two years. Here are our five reasons you should get a mammogram: • Detect breast cancer before any symptoms develop. A mammogram takes an X-ray picture of your breast. On average, regular mammograms find lumps when they’re smaller and easier to treat – about the size of an apple seed. • It can save your life. When breast cancer is found early, the easier it is to treat and the better the outcome. Today, 88% of women survive breast cancer

thanks to improvements in early detection and better treatment. • It’s easy to book. Making an appointment for a mammogram is as simple as getting a referral from your healthcare provider or by calling the Ontario Breast Screening Program directly at 1-800-668-9304. • It’s free. Getting a mammogram every two years won’t cost you a thing.

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Based on the play of second-year forward Diego Cuglietta this past weekend, maybe a few more Merritt Centennials might want to get their noses smashed by an opposition stick and, as a result, have to wear a cage instead of a visor for the next couple of months. Just two weeks after having his proboscis rearranged by a Smoke Eaters’ twig during a game played in Trail, the 18-year-old Cuglietta enjoyed arguably the best two games of his junior hockey career on Friday and Saturday nights. The Kamloops minor hockey product registered five points (two goals and three assists) in leading his Centennials team to a pair of crucial wins over Victoria and Trail. Cuglietta scored the opening goal on home UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Merritt’s truculent forward Diego Cuglietta (8) gets in the face of Victoria Grizzlies netminder ice Friday against the Grizzlies, then picked up Nic Renyard during Friday night’s game at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. The Cents won 4-3. Ian Webster/Herald Centennials head pieces.” couple of points.” had the game’s openassists on two late, thirdcoach and GM Luke The personable Asked if his nose or period tallies by linemates ing goal again, and later Pierce said that Cuglietta Cuglietta will need surthe cage bothered him chipped in with an assist Peyton Schaefer and gery at some point in the was simply rewarded for much while he played, James Neil (the latter with on teammate Bennett his tenacity and hard Cugliatta said, “Not real- future — likely after his Huber’s first goal of the just 0.8 seconds remainwork. season as the Centennials ly. I’m feeling a lot better, hockey career is over. ing) in a dramatic 4-3 “Diego was outstandBoth of Cuglietta’s and I can breathe pretty rolled over the Smokies come-from-behind win ing. He’s so strong on weekend goals came on much normal again. As 6-1. by Merritt against their his feet, and so tough to for the cage, I don’t mind breakaways. “It was good weekIsland Division oppodefend against. He just “It was a good hard it at all. I wore one all end,” Cuglietta said. nents. doesn’t lose battles down through minor hockey so play by the wingers,” “Everybody played well, Twenty-four hours below the goal line, and the gritty centre said of I’m used to it.” and I was glad to get a later, in Trail, Cuglietta creates a lot for his linehis goal against Victoria. Cuglietta doesn’t mates.” “I made a move at the remember much of how Cuglietta said down net and pretended to go his nose got broken. BCHL STANDINGS to Oct. 09 low is where he likes “The Trail guy hit me to my backhand, then INTERIOR DIVISION brought the puck back to to play. “I love playing from behind. I thought below the hash marks the forehand and found my face hit the glass, but Team GP W L T OTL PTS and in front of the net. some open net. my teammates told me “Against Trail, it was a That’s my kind of game.” afterwards that his stick West Kelowna 11 8 2 0 1 17 Friday’s thrilling vicgreat chip off the boards caught me up high. It Penticton 10 7 3 0 0 14 tory over Victoria should by Dane [Birks], and pretty much shattered Merritt 11 6 5 0 0 12 not have required a late I got a lucky bounce. I the top of my nose. The Salmon Arm 11 5 5 0 1 11 Vernon 11 4 4 1 2 11 came in, shot low left side comeback by the home doctor said that everyTrail 11 4 5 1 1 10 side. After jumping out thing’s there, but it’s all in and the puck went in.” ISLAND DIVISION

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to a quick two-goal lead (Sebastien Paré also scored in the opening four minutes of the game), the Centennials faltered and surrendered the next three goals to the Bill Bestwick-coached Grizzlies. “It’s the first time all year that we got out to a fast start, and caught the other team totally asleep,” Pierce said. “Unfortunately, instead of having that killer instinct and putting them away, we let them back into the game. We gave them a goal we shouldn’t have, they woke up, and all of a sudden we had a battle.” It was left to the Schaefer-Cuglietta-Neil line to work some lategame magic. “Our third (and tying) goal was a world-class pass by Dane followed by a world-class play at the net by Diego,” Pierce said. “Peyton did a good job of following up and making the best of the opportunity. “On the winning goal, with time running out, James had the presence of mind to throw the puck on the net,” the coach added. “I don’t know what it hit — a defenceman, the goalie — but it went in.” Merritt outshot Victoria 30-24. Connor Lecouvee picked up the win in the Cents’ net. Against Trail on Saturday, Merritt made sure there was no letdown again after Cuglietta’s early goal. Huber and Pare, along with Sam Johnson, Zach Hartley and Scotty Patterson all beat Smokies’ starting goalie Dustin Nikkel on a night when the Cents outshot

the Smoke Eaters 37-17. For both Huber and Hartley, it was their first goals of the season. “Both guys were recipients of nice passes out from the sideboards,” Pierce said. “Bennett from Gavin Gould and Zach from Rhett Willcox.” Devin Kero had a quiet night in the Merritt net, picking up his second win in Trail in two weeks. Meanwhile, rookie defenceman Wayland Williams had probably his best weekend on the Cents’ blueline. “We met with Wayland on Thursday and talked to him about some of the things we wanted him to do — move his feet faster, play more aggressively, attack rather than just contain,” Pierce said. “He did very well. As a group, we want our defence to be more fearless and reckless because they have the skating ability.” The Cents have a busy weekend ahead with three games in as many nights. Thursday, they host Prince George. Friday, they travel to West Kelowna, and on Saturday, it’s Coquitlam who comes to town. Pierce sees all three games as being tough match-ups. “PG has been getting really good goaltending, and they have a bunch of players on defence who are all very skilled and mobile. West Kelowna is playing very well right now. They’re where we want to be, and we’re going to have to start beating them to get there. As for Coquitlam, I think they’ve only lost once since we beat them at the Showcase.”

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SUPER SNIPER Merritt’s Eric Lalonde scores one of his four goals against South Okanagan on Sunday in the Murray GM bantams’ 11-4 victory. The two teams meet again this Saturday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Puck drop is at 12:30 p.m. Ian Webster/Herald

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The Tracker Sportswear midgets split their weekend pair of league games. At home on Saturday, Nolan Prowal was Merritt’s lone scorer in a 7-1 loss to South Okanagan. The team had better luck on the road Sunday, defeating the West Kelowna Warriors 3-1. After a scoreless first 30 minutes, Prowal put the Tracker midgets on the scoreboard. The Warriors replied less than a minute later; however, late goals by Grayson McMaster and Marcelo Bose carried the Jr. Cents to victory. With the annual Thanksgiving weekend midget rep tournament in Merritt cancelled this year, the team will be out fundraising, with a bottle drive scheduled for Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. The next home games for the Tracker midgets are on Oct. 19 and 20.

The local Ramada Inn peewee reps traveled to Vernon on the weekend and beat the Jr. Vipers 7-4. Spencer Vaughan and Talon Zakall both scored twice for Merritt, while singles came from Justin Tighe, Austin Hawkins and Connor Ouellet. Tristan Bjarnason and Colton Macauley shared the win in net.

Bantam Rep Merritt’s Murray GM bantam reps rolled over visiting South Okanagan 11-4 on Sunday at the Shulus arena. Eric Lalonde paced the attack for the local bantams, scoring four goals. Anthony Tulliani picked up a hat trick, while Sunil Sahota and Cameron St. Louis each tallied twice. The Jr. Cents host South Okanagan again this Saturday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena starting at 12:30 p.m.

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Antoine L’Estage, from St.-Jean-surRichelieu, Que., and his U.K.-based co-driver, Craig Parry, won the 11th edition of the Pacific Forest Rally on the weekend. The PFR was the fourth stop in this year’s Canadian Rally Championship series. Driving a Mitsubishi Lancer EvoX, the Rockstar team of L’Estage and Parry took the first stage (Mab Lake) of this year’s PFR on Friday night and never looked back. They managed to hold off a late-stage charge by the Subaru Canada rally team of Patrick Richard (Squamish, B.C.) and Robb Fagg (U.K.). “I like the Pacific Forest Rally because it’s a driver’s event,” L’Estage said. “The roads have a lot of rhythm, and our Mitsubishi performed flawlessly. It was my first event with Craig Parry of Wales as my co-driver. Everything went well as if we had teamed up for years. Our goal is to keep on winning and take the lead in the championship.” This weekend’s win was L’Estage’s sixth in 10 years of contesting the

Pacific Forest Rally, his 41st victory in his stellar racing career, and his third consecutive win in the 2013 CRC series since failing to finish the year’s opening event — the Rally Perce-Neige in Maniwaki, Que. back in February. The Rockstar team won nine of the 14 stages contested over two days in this year’s PFR. Their total elapsed time of one hour and 19 minutes was just 44 seconds better than Richard and Fagg who were driving a Subaru Impreza STi. Third overall went to the novice team of Taylor Nelson (Lethbridge, Alta.) and Remington Edwards (Edmonton). A total of 24 teams took part in this year’s Pacific Forest Rally. The next event in the CRC series is the Rocky Mountain Rally, to be contested in Invermere, B.C., Nov. 1-2. The championships will conclude at the Rally of the Tall Pines in Bancroft, Ont. Nov. 29-30. Going into the final two events of the season, Richard continues to lead L’Estage by five points in the driver category, while Mitsubishi has moved ahead of Subaru in the manufacturer’s competition.

Merritt’s Fountain Tire atoms opened their OMAHA regular season with an 8-5 win over Salmon Arm on Saturday. The Jr. Cents got four goals from Max Graham, while Matthew Newman, Chase Cooke, Breanna Ouellet and Tryton Bose each scored once. Bryce Garcia and Carson Lang shared the Merritt win in net.

Senior Girls The newly-formed McDonald’s senior girls team got their inaugural season off to a terrific start with a pair of home-ice wins over Clearwater on Saturday. In the first game, Lizzy Simpson scored the only goal in a 1-0 Merritt victroy. Emma Ferch picked up the shut out. Later the same day, the second meeting between the two teams remained scoreless for almost two periods before Merritt emerged with a narrow 3-2 win. Local scorers were Gracynn Bose, Kiesha Henry and Skylar Willey.

CHAMPAGNE SPRAY The Pacific Forest Rally’s top three teams overall break open the bubbly during post-race celebrations outside the Wagon West Plaza on Saturday night. From left, second-place finishers Patrick Richard and Rob Fagg, champions Antoine L’Estage and Craig Parry, and third-place finishers Taylor Nelson and Remington Edwards. Photo courtesy of CARS (Canadian Association of Rallysport)

Annual Bar Bender motorcycle races set for this weekend By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Over 90 riders from throughout southern B.C. are expected to converge on the Merritt area over the Thanksgiving weekend for the annual Bar Bender motorcycle races. Organized by the Nicola Valley Dirt Riders Association, the Bar Bender event will be held at the NVDRA usual site, approximately nine kilometres up Aberdeen Road in Lower Nicola. There will be a friendly poker run on the Saturday, as well as a peewee course for the youngsters. Sunday will feature the actual Bar Bender Classic — the final race in the 2013 Pacific Northwest Motorcycle Association’s 18-race series, with “A” and “B” courses for pro and amateur riders respectively. “Onsite registration for the poker run on Satruday starts at 9 a.m.,” NVDRA president Scott Dearden said, “and will continue right up until the run begins at 11 a.m. The poker run itself

will go for about three hours, with awards sometime around 4 p.m. “Sunday, registration for the Bar Bender will start at 7:30 a.m. and continue until the riders’ meeting at 10:30 a.m. Racing will actually begin at 11 a.m. and last until about 2 p.m.” Dearden is quite excited about this year’s Bar Bender races on Sunday. “It’s going to be really gnarly for the “A” riders, while the “B” course is a bit easier to accommodate some of the young riders who take part. We’ve cleared a lot of new trail and made the races much more spectator-friendly in terms of the start and finish and the pit area,” he said. “We’ve also added the Snow Run Hill to both the “A” and “B” courses. It’s kind of a legendary spot on the Aberdeen Road, across from the turnoff to the gun range. All the long-time racers from around here know it. It’s really steep and troughed out. It should provide for plenty of excitement, and is a great place for spectators to watch from.”

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com 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.

ST. MICHAEL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 100th Anniversary Celebration. 1990 Chapman St. “Welcome home for Thanksgiving” everyone from the past, present and future. Service on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. Bishop Barbara Andrews and Rev. Dan Hines presiding. Refreshments & cake cutting after 11:30 a.m. Everyone welcome.

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Merritt Oldtime Fiddlers will be jamming at the Legion on Friday evening, October 18. Come down for a burger, listen and dance to some good music.

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.

Next screening is on Monday, Oct. 21, with film titled, “The Sapphires” at the NVIT lecture theatre at 7:30 p.m. Rated: PG Free Parking. No food or drinks allowed in the theatre. Tickets at the door.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Rummage Sale Friday and Saturday Oct. 18 and 19th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Clothing and small household items available. Good time to pick up items for your Halloween costumes. 1899 Quilchena Ave.

LOWER NICOLA COMMUNITY HALL Craft & Bake Sale, Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. Reserve your table by calling 250378-7266 or 250-3784717

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THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAUGE “Catch the Fire” Workshop. It’s a colourful exciting way to find out about the C.W.L. on life issues. Saturday, October 19th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Catholic Church Hall. Please bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. All ladies of the community are invited. For more info call 250-378-4664 or 250-378-3910.

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.

ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE Christmas Craft & 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.

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.

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

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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.

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 - 250-315-7410 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 CMHA - Merritt Clubhouse Fireside Center 2026 Granite Ave. Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pm Shirley 250-378-5660 Central School Pac First Tuesday 7 p.m. Lunchroom - 250-378-4892 Celebrate Recovery Mondays 7 p.m. New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534 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: 250-378-6109 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 250-378-9509 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca T: #merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday 7 p.m. Civic Centre 250-315-1082 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 - 250-378-6266 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 250-378-4904 N.V. Heritage Society

Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday 7 p.m. at the airport - 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift Store First Tuesday NVGH basement 250-378-9100 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911 Pathfinders Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadets

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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 - 250378-4195

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TEMPORARY WINTER POSITION SALES & SERVICE Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. We offer a clean and safe work environment in a motivating and fun atmosphere with a competitive salar y and beneﬁts program.

If you see Karen, wish her a Happy Birthday!

Obituaries

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TWO FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITIONS

”that’s so nifty!

Employment

Obituaries

IF YOU POSSESS... • A desire to excel in customer ser vice • The ability to successfully work in a physically demanding team atmosphere • Willingness to learn

Merritt & District

Hospice Society It’s t’s G Good to Share Your Feelings! When you lose someone close, you might feel sad, mad, scared or lonely. If you try to hold these feelings inside, it can make you feel even worse. Talk about how you are feeling right now with someone who cares about you.

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Ad Designer Merritt Herald

c/o 3451 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C6 Contact: 250-280-4040

The Merritt Herald is looking for an Advertising Creative Consultant to work along side our award winning design team. Hours of work: full time hours

MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPEL Celebrate a memory

Responsibilities: • Ad design using InDesign & Photoshop • Real Estate listings • Uploading information to the internet • Mockup of paper editions • Reception • Additonal duties as required This individual must be able to endure pressure/ deadline situations and yet keep a healthy sense of humour with their fellow employees.

• Funeral Services • Cremation •Burial •Monuments

Call 1-800-668-3379 or 250-378-2141 to book an appointment 2113 Granite Avenue, Merritt, BC

The Merritt Herald publishes and distributes to over 8300 homes twice a week. If you feel you have what it takes to be a star among our stars we look forward to hearing from you. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Theresa Arnold, Publisher Merritt Herald 2090 Granite Ave., P.O. Box 9 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 e-mail: publisher@merrittherald.com

MERRITT HERALD

THEN KAL TIRE WANTS YOU TO BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Kal Tire, 2601 Nicola Avenue, Merritt, B.C.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEE FOR OUR

CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT (approx. 20 hours/week)

The award winning Merritt Herald is currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to help out in our circulation department. Main duties would be to make sure our newspaper arrives at every doorstep in the Merritt, Lower Nicola and Logan Lake areas. Responsibilities • Communicating with carriers and customers. • Handle all phone inquires and complaints in a professional and efÀcient manner. QualiÀcations • Must have strong organizational and communication skills • Be able to work well under pressure. • Some ofÀce/computer experience is also required. • Must also have own form of transportation. If you are interested please drop your resume off in person to 2090 Granite Ave., Merritt, BC. No phone calls please.

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STARZ BEAUTY SALON is hiring a Permanent, Full time Hairdresser for its location 2071 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, B.C VIK 1B8. Duties: Cut, trim, perm, style hair, shave and trim beards etc. Salary: $12.30/hourly. Requirements: Completion of 1-year hair stylist apprentice’s program or college diploma in hairstyling combined with job training or 3 years of experience. Apply at starzbeautysalon@hotmail.com

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Queen India Food 2 Go in Merritt is currently hiring F/T, permanent ethnic Indian food COOK. Specializing in cooking & preparing complete range of Indian style food including curries, veggie dishes and other traditional dishes. Salary $12/hr. Applicant must have 3 years of experience. Room & board provided. Apply at queenindiafood@ hotmail.com Queen India food 2 go is hiring 1 permanent, full time kitchen helper for its location 3683 Dewolf Way Merritt. Basic English required, Experience an asset not required. Duties: Wash, peel, and cut vegetables and fruits, Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, Sweep and mop ﬂoor etc. Salary: $10.30/Hourly, Room and Board provided. Apply at queenindiafood@hotmail.com

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MERRITT

Garage Sales

September 23, 2013

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1988 Quilchena Ave.

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Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

2 bdrm Bsmt Suite. $800 including utilities. 1 bdrm/den duplex. $725 plus utilities. 2 bdrm duplex. $700 plus utilities. 2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities. 3 bdrm duplex. $900 plus utilities. 4 bdrm duplex. $975 plus utilities. 2 bdrm in Sixplex. $700. (Lower Nicola) 3 bdrm upper level of home. (Bench). $925 plus utilities. 3 bdrm townhouse. $750 plus utities. 3 bdrm house. $950 pus utilities. 4 bdrm house. $1200 plus utilities. 5 bdrm house. $1250 plus utilities. 3 bdrm house in Sunshine Valley. $1400 plus utilities. 3 bdrm furnished house on Acreage. Temporary. $1500 plus utilities.

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MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

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to help out our team of professionals. Candidate must have strong product knowledge on feed, farming and ranching. Assets: • Technically proﬁcient • Strong organizational & merchandising skills. • Forklift ticket Duties: • Some ordering of product required • Set up and take down of displays • Assist with inquiries • Provide exceptional customer service

Homes for Rent

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Available immediately • $800/month includes heat & laundry

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Newly renovated units “Clapperton Manor” 2775 Clapperton Ave. New owner/manager. 250-315-8340

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Resumes can be dropped of at: Purity Feeds, 1690 Voght Street, Merritt, BC email: tory@purityfeed.com

HOUSING / HEALTH SERVICES WORKER

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Homes for Rent

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Apply in person with resume to 4025 Walters Street. Fax: 250-378-6869 email: nicolainn@@telus.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Help Wanted

Purpose and Function: Work in conjunction with the Housing Outreach and Health Services Team. Provide intensive support and service to the clients seeking housing and health services with a hope of reducing homelessness and promote good health in the community. The overriding purpose is to assist clients with multiple barriers and challenging behaviours in Ànding appropriate shelter and/or detox, treatment, health services, supportive housing and market housing. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide individualized support, as needed, to multiple barriered clients and to assist them in acquiring affordable, safe, and supported community housing • Identify and develop a customized support system for each client including brokering ‘active’ referrals to essential services/programs • Mediate between the landlord and client when necessary as well as problem solve with building managers and landlords. QUALIFICATIONS AND SUITABILITY: • BSW, Human Service Degree or equivalent and experience with mental health/addictions and homelessness issues • Skills in mediating conÁict between various interests • Communicate effectively with clients, staff and housing providers • Knowledge of community resources • Mental Health First Aid an asset • Must pass criminal record check and reference screening • Must have access to vehicle in good working condition and possess valid driver’s license with relevant insurance in order to transport clients • Strong organizational and time management skills • Level 1 First Aid required HOURS: Full Time (8:30 - 4:30 Mon.-Thurs. – with ½ hour paid break) HOURLY RATE: Range is between $19-$21/hr based on experience. THIS POSTING CLOSES: October 17, 2013 – noon SEND RESUMES to careers@askwellness.ca *For a full description of the position visit the ASK Wellness Facebook page.

SNIFF Homes for Rent Available immediately, 2 bedroom mobile home, washer/dryer, fridge/stove, add-on laundry/mudroom, sundeck, fenced yard, close to town, schools & bus. $700./month. Ph:250-378-0887.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Upper Nicola Band “Head Start” program is looking for a positive, motivated and enthusiastic individual to be a part of the Head Start team at Douglas Lake. The successful applicant will possess a current Early Childhood Educator certiÀcate with infant/toddlers and special needs certiÀcation. • A drivers license is required • A criminal record check is mandatory. • References required Please forward your resume to the: Upper Nicola Head Start Program Box 3700 Merritt BC, V1K 1B8 or email it to: headstart@uppernicolaband.com Attention: Lynne Bomford CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 11, 2013

PART-TIME CASHIER CLERK required for Saturdays and some weekdays plus holiday coverage. Approx. 18 hours per week. Apply with resume in person at

Black’s Pharmacy 2037 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC

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Homes for Rent

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Furnished room for rent $465/mon. Incl. util. Call 250378-5128

Amount owing $519.75 These personal and household effects will be sold by either public or private auction on or after October 24, 2013 Secure All Mini Storage 1295 Midday Valley Rd. 250-378-9011

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Re: Estate of Ella Caroline Gawne, deceased, formerly of #1 - 1901 Maxwell Drive, Merritt, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Ella Caroline Gawne, deceased, are hereby notiÀed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at Morelli Chertkow LLP, 300 - 180 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 2E3, on or before October 22, 2013, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Signed: Yvonne Carol Martin & Lanny Wayne Nevison Executors of the Estate of Ella Caroline Gawne Solicitor: MORELLI CHERTKOW LLP

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Aaron Krausert Who I am:

I grew up in Merritt and graduated from MSS in 2002. I was a lifeguard and swim instructor at the Nicola a Valley Aquatic Centre, delivered 1000’s of delicious Yaki Joe’s calzones ;) chased a rugby ball around, and still proudly answer “Merritt BC” when people ask me where I am from. p Although I’ve been living in Kamloops since 2006, I am in Merrritt on a weekly basis to visit my mom, jump off the cliffs at Nicola Lake or Little Box in the summer months, or enjoy the backcountry lakes and trails. Re/Max Real Estate Kamloops

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MERRITT’S MARKET AT A GLANCE.

There have been 64 Single Family Home sales es (not including apartments, townhouses, duplex’s, ’s, he mobiles) in Merritt over 2013 as of Sept 24, 2013. The average price was $288,921 with an average DOM M (days on market) of 113 days. Over the same time period last year in Merritt, there were 55 homes sold with an average price of $287,022 with an average DOM of 122 days. Provincial Activity Real Estate Boards with INCREASED unit sales Year-to-Date Kamloops • Chilliwack • Greater Vancouver • Okanagan • Vancouver Island Real Estate Boards with DECREASED unit sales Year-to-Date BC Northern • Kooteney • Fraser Valley • Victoria With the number of listings outweighing the number of qualiÀed buyers, combined with low interest rates, we are in a great market for Buyers.

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