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“THE OLD GUY STILL HAS IT” Local Mike Garthwaite was able to relive his 1993 National High School Rodeo championship last weekend at the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo steer wrestling event, where he took home first place. Ian Webster has the full story.

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GILLIS FAMILY REUNITES IN MERRITT Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The historic Baillie House hosted one of Merritt’s historic families this past weekend as 52 members of the Gillis family convened for a family first. Gallaher and Etelka Gillespie, the residents who own the famed Gillis House at the corner of Garcia Street and Merritt Avenue helped gather the family together this past weekend for a reunion. Only about 35 family members were missing from the reunion Don Gillis — grandson of J.J. Gillis — told the Herald. The family originated from Prince Edward Island — and Scotland before that. For all your landscaping needs call the professionals at

Currently, members of the Gillis family live in various places such as Saskatoon, Calgary, Vancouver and Seattle. “It’s a pretty good turnout,”Gallaher said. J.J. Gillis was one of the original doctors who worked in Merritt after moving here in 1911. J.J.’s younger brother Austin served as an army doctor in the First World War after he completed his medical training, Don said. In Merritt, J.J. bought property in 1921 and built the now historic house that spring. After the war, Austin joined his brother in Merritt, buying a house nearby and worked as a doctor in the community as well.

“The rest is history, really,” Don said. J.J. Gillis also served as MLA from 1928 to 1952. Don said Austin took over J.J’s responsibilities as a doctor when he became MLA as J.J. could not work both professions, Don said. “This is the first time we’ve had a family reunion under J.J.’s name since he past away in April of ‘65 and we’re looking forward to putting together another one in 2021 for the house’s 100th anniversary,” Don said. On Saturday, the family took in a bunch of activities including entering a float in the Nicola Valley Fall Fair and Pro Rodeo Parade, and touring the Nicola Valley Museum.

Friends and family members of the Gillis family look over pictures and documents telling the history of the family on Saturday at the Baillie House for the first family reunion. (From left) Friends of the family Marilyn Hunchak and Donna Schmidt with family members Pam Gillis and Kathy Gillis. Michael Potestio/Herald

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The Nicola Valley Institute of Technologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (NVIT) new trades building is taking shape. The construction of the 7,200-square-foot building is on track to be completed this fall and the grand opening is scheduled for October 23. NVIT president Ken Tourand said the first program was expected to be held at the new building in February of 2016, but with the building

nearly finished, the electrical program NVIT has operating out of the old Central Middle School building will be moved to the new facility on campus come November. The province chipped in $1.5 million in funding for the structure as part of B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skills for Jobs Blueprint â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to align skills training with an expected boom in trades jobs in the next decade. The total cost of the project is $1.8 million, and NVIT will cover the remaining $300,000.

NVITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plumbing and electrician classes will be housed in the new facility, and Tourand said NVIT is also looking at establishing a carpentry program down the road. Courses for plumbing and piping and electrician training along with the mobile trades trailer for its Bridging to Trades course make up the trades programs currently offered by NVIT. The new building is located behind NVIT and is expected to connect to the school.

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RETURN OF THE PARADE

After several years without one, the Nicola Valley Fall Fair and Pro Rodeo parade once again kicked off this year’s Labour Day weekend festivities. Photos by Michael Potestio and Ian Webster.

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• NVIT wins bid for health-care assistant program TOP LEFT Mayor Neil Menard (left) with legendary local cowboy Butch Sahara going for a lap

The Ministry of Advanced Education has dolled out a one-time cash injection of $141,000 to finance 15 spots in the class.

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April. She took in the fair with her father Andres. Michael Potestio/Herald BOTTOM LEFT The Merritt Centennials join the parade. Michael Potestio/Herald BOTTOM RIGHT Janice Post and her two-year-old daughter Tenley wait fore the parade to approach Quilchena Avenue. Michael Potestio/Herald

Ken Ostraat has been let go as the City of Merritt’s chief financial officer, and there’s more shuffling in the works.

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Chamber invites city to partner The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt special committee of the whole meeting agenda for September 25, 2015

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Letter to Merritt mayor and council from Etelka Gillespie, manager of the Merritt Chamber of Commerce In the past few years the chamber has worked hard to assist with economic development and tourism initiatives to enhance growth and prosperity in our community. We have taken the lead in working with major event co-ordinators to assist in connecting them with local resources and help with event coordination to encourage traffic to our businesses. Our membership base is now 168 strong and growing every day! As the chamber of commerce we are revered as ambassadors of our community at all times. Development of the proper sales tools (information packages) is important. A current community profile, knowledge of business inventory, current inventory of available space and costs (for sale and rental) — needs to be addressed now — we need to be open for business — and we need to have all that knowledge at hand. Having relocated our office almost two years ago, we feel confident and assured that the move has strengthened our relationship with city staff, council and Community Futures NicolaValley. We are now ready for the next step — fusing our resources, energy and passion for the greater good of our community. We are confident that working in partnership with the City of Merritt, Community Futures

Nicola Valley, Merritt and Nicola Valley Destination Marketing Society will create the synergy needed to develop an effective, stakeholder-driven economic development

strategy and support for a Tourism Nicola Valley Destination Marketing Organization. (See the full report at www. merritt.ca)

You’re Invited! to meet with Mayor Menard on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Ofﬁce at City Hall (second ﬂoor), 2185 Voght Street. Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor at a Drop-In session please call reception at City Hall 250-378-4224.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & IT A great career opportunity!

A change in our corporate structure has led to the creation of this position. It will have a significant role as part of our new senior management leadership team. The team’s role is to effectively lead the continuous need for organizational and process change that is part of success in business and administration. The position reports to the Chief Administrative Office (CAO). This Statutory Officer position provides leadership and guidance in the establishment, implementation and administration of the Financial Plans of the City. The Director also oversees the central computer system and provides leadership in corporate information technology applications and hardware. We are looking for a natural leader who: UÊ Has demonstrated integrity, ethics, the organization’s values, confidentiality and professionalism in their work in the public and political environment UÊ Is engaging and comfortable working with the public, fellow staff and Council UÊ Is a strategic thinker who places forethought into all decision making processes UÊ Enjoys the detail of municipal administration, but doesn’t get mired in it UÊ Deals with issues on a timely basis UÊ Brings clarity to complex issues UÊ Most importantly… has the drive to, but not over powering one, to lead others to succeed!

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: BUILDING/PLUMBING INSPECTOR Applications are invited for the position of Part Time Building/Plumbing Inspector Level II for the Planning & Development Services Department in the City of Merritt. For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2015 and should be addressed to:

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT A great career opportunity!

A change in our corporate structure has led to the creation of this position. It will have a significant role as part of our new senior management leadership team. The team’s role is to effectively lead the continuous need for organizational and process change that is part of success in business and administration. The position reports to the Chief Administrative Office (CAO). The Director provides leadership, and guidance in the development, implementation and administration of the City’s capital projects, maintenance programs, the Official Community Plan process and Zoning Bylaws. We are looking for a natural leader who: UÊ Has demonstrated integrity, ethics, the organization’s values, confidentiality and professionalism in their work in the public and political environment UÊ Is engaging and comfortable working with the public, fellow staff and Council UÊ Is a strategic thinker who places forethought into all decision making processes UÊ Enjoys the detail of municipal administration, but doesn’t get mired in it UÊ Most importantly… has the drive, but not an over powering one, to lead others to succeed!

A change in our corporate structure has led to the creation of this position. It will have a significant role as part of our new senior management leadership team. The team’s role is to effectively lead the continuous need for organizational and process change that is part of success in business and administration. The position reports to the Chief Administrative Office (CAO). The Director advises the CAO, Mayor, Council and senior staff on legislative and related matters and provides a link between the Mayor and Council, staff and the public on these matters. In addition to the normal responsibilities of a Corporate Officer this position: UÊ Oversees the provision of Bylaw Enforcement and Human Resources services UÊ Acts as the primary media relations contact for the local government UÊ Is the Local Government Emergency Public Information Officer, and UÊ Is the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Coordinator We are looking for a natural leader who: UÊ Has demonstrated integrity, ethics, the organization’s values, confidentiality and professionalism in their work in the public and political environment UÊ Is engaging and comfortable working with the public, fellow staff and council UÊ Is a strategic thinker who places forethought into all decision making processes UÊ Enjoys the detail of municipal administration, but doesn’t get mired in it UÊ Most importantly… has the drive, but not an over powering one, to lead others to succeed!

Qualiﬁcations and Experience UÊ A CPA designation UÊ Five or more years of extensive municipal ﬁnancial experience UÊ Working knowledge of Provincial Legislation UÊ Proven organizational and management ability in a municipal setting UÊ A high level of competency and understanding of computer systems and municipally related software

Qualiﬁcations and Experience UÊ Post-secondary diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or Planning UÊ Extensive municipal infrastructure experience with demonstrated record of technical knowledge, skills and abilities and achievement UÊ Supervisory experience UÊ knowledge and understanding of the Community Charter and the Local Government Act UÊ Experience in computer applications related to the ﬁeld of engineering UÊ Ability to interpret construction and design drawings

Qualifications and Experience UÊ A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business or a directly related field UÊ Five years progressively responsible municipal experience with at least two years experience as the Officer responsible for corporate administration UÊ Completion of a Local Government Administration education program, designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk or Registered Parliamentarian is desired. UÊ Proven organizational and management ability in a municipal setting UÊ Demonstrated technological competence UÊ A strong communicator

The City offers a competitive salary, with a comprehensive beneﬁts package for this senior management position.

Applications will be reviewed commencing September 18, 2015 and will continue until the position is ﬁlled.

Please forward resume, cover letter & requests for information to the attention of: Shawn Boven, CAO sboven@merritt.ca 250-378-8613

Next council meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

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Logan Lake earmarked Locum expected to serve Logan Lake for international doctor Temporary doctor would service the community for two weeks in the fall Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

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The District of Logan Lake is searching globally to find a doctor. The town of 2,000 has been without the services of a permanent physician since February of 2014, but by this coming February, that may no longer be the case. In August, the Ministry of Health announced that 14 internationally educated and trained doctors would be practicing in rural B.C. communities as graduates of the newly created Practice Ready Assessment pilot program. These doctors are the first wave of participants in the $2.8 million program, which involves having international doctors spend three months with a B.C. physician who evaluates their skills as they care for patients. The program recruits doctors who have already completed residencies in family medicine outside of Canada, and those who complete the program commit to practicing for at least three years in a designated rural community in need. The program has welcomed physicians from South Africa, Nigeria, Congo, United States and India. This fall a second cohort consisting of 16 physicians will be assessed via the Practice Ready Assessment program, and the towns of Logan Lake and Ashcroft are earmarked destinations pending the results of the assessments of these doctors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sitting here with my fingers and toes crossed and hoping that that all works out,â&#x20AC;? Logan Lake Mayor Robin Smith said. If it all works out, one doctor will be placed in Logan Lake and two will be placed in Ashcroft. Of the first wave, two doctors each are being placed in Lillooet, Fort St. John and Port Hardy, while the towns of McBride, Hazelton, Quesnel, Dawson Creek, Terrace, Castlegar, Invermere and Powell River will each receive one. Doctors recruited through this program need to complete the immigration process as well as certification requirements from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, so the process of placing them in rural communities does take some time. The program, however, is designed to help them navigate the system, Ministry of Health spokesperson Laura Heinze told the Herald. There will be two more cohorts of 15 internationally trained doctors assessed in 2016 if there is enough funding and pending evaluation of the program, a government press release stated. The Practice Ready Assessment program is a partnership between the Ministry of Health, Doctors of BC, regional health authorities, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and the University of British Columbia, the release went on to state. Heinze said the College of Family Physicians of Canada, in concert with all of the provincial physician regulatory bodies across Canada, announced effective January 1, 2012 that due to constraints on the Internal Agreement on Trade only physicians from Canada, the US, UK, Ireland and Australia would be eligible for licensure in Canada. Family physicians with medical credentials from those four countries were deemed to be comparable to Canadian standards while physicians from other countries were required to undergo an assessment process. At that time, B.C. had no assessment process. The Ministry of Health, Doctors of BC, Health Match BC, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and regional health authorities worked together, with other stakeholders, to determine the best model for the province.

A physician is expected to serve Logan Lake this fall for two weeks after a lull in the summer. The Interior Health Authority sent

locum physicians to Logan Lake in the spring to periodically satisfy the need for a local doctor, but none were scheduled for the summer months. A locum physician expressed interest to work in the community for two weeks this fall, but specific dates have yet to be

confirmed to the Herald. Locum physicians have also been used in Ashcroft to keep the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospital emergency department open on most weekends. The Ashcroft Hospital and Health Centre is open on weekends from Friday at 6 p.m. to Monday at 8 a.m.

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HERALD OPINION Syria: Russia to the rescue? U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has just phoned Russian Foreign Minister GWYNNE DYER Sergei The international Lavrov STAGE warning him not to “escalate the conflict” by increasing Moscow’s military support for the beleaguered Syrian regime. He stamped his foot quite hard, telling Lavrov that his government’s actions could “lead to greater loss of innocent life, increase refugee flows and risk confrontation with the anti-Isil coalition operating in Syria.” What the Russians have actually done, so far, is to send an advance military team to Damascus of the sort that is normally deployed to prepare for the arrival of a much larger military force. They have also sent an air traffic control centre and housing units for its personnel to a Syrian airbase. It suggests that Moscow is getting ready to go in to save President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. It has given Assad diplomatic support, financial aid and some weapons over the course of the four-yearold Syrian civil war, but it will take more than that to save him now. That would include at least an airlift of heavy weapons, but maybe also direct Russian air support for Assad’s exhausted troops. They need it. Since the fanatical fighters of “Islamic State” (or Isil, as the US State Department calls it) captured Palmyra in central Syria in May, they have advanced steadily westward from their new base. One month ago they captured the mostly Christian town of alQaratayn, northeast of Damascus. (The inhabitants fled, of course).

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sucked into the energetic hurricane that inevitably roars into every psyche in attendance. I have seen it happen at virtually every campaign rally I have attended. While the leader who makes a stop in a riding is generally preaching to the converted, the passion the event sparks has the believers ready to flood the city with signs and empty their wallets in the name of all that is written in the myriad campaign promises made that will likely not come to fruition.

It really isn’t that much different from a morning spent in rapt attention in a raucous, music-filled church presided over by a preacher with a velvet tongue and a poet’s mind — you enter hesitantly and slowly become enveloped in the message. So it was for a young woman named Tabitha. Entering the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre on Tuesday night, she stopped to finish her cigarette, noting this was the first time she had ever attended a political event. Why now?

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Well, she’s 20, has never voted and began following the campaign this month. She has read up on the political scene locally and found herself gravitating toward the NDP even before leader Thomas Mulcair’s visit was announced. After the event — at which she had to listen to the speech through speakers placed in the lobby — Tabitha was impressed. But, she added, she is still parking her vote until she learns more, preferably from leaders of the

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other political parties. It’s a simple equation: When leaders visit smaller cities and deliver a good speech, they create tremors of support. Mulcair did that when he was in Kamloops recently and you can be sure he gave local candidate Bill Sundhu and his team a major jolt. The same would occur if Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau or Prime Minister Stephen Harper added Kamloops to the campaign schedule.

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YOUR OPINION Help may come from Moscow From Page 6 And now ISIS forces are within 30 kilometres of the M5, the key highway that links Damascus with the other parts of Syria that remain under government control. The jihadis captured Palmyra, by the way, because the “anti-Isil coalition” — the U.S. Air Force, in practice — did not drop a single bomb in its defence. It made at least a thousand air strikes to save Kobani, the Kurdish city on the border with Turkey that was besieged by ISIS fighters, because the Kurds were U.S. allies. Whereas Palmyra was defended by Assad’s soldiers, so the U.S. let Islamic State have it. One can imagine Kerry’s (and Obama’s) horror at the idea that by defending Palmyra they would be seen as protecting Assad’s brutal regime, but if Islamic State troops manage to cut the M5 it will be seen as a sign of the regime’s impending defeat. At that point, up to half the people who still live in government-controlled areas — around 17 million — may panic and start trying to get out of Syria. They would obviously include the religious minorities (Christians, Alawites, Druze), some five million people who have good reason to fear slavery, rape and murder at the hands of Islamic State. The millions of Sunni Muslims who have served the Syrian government and its army would also be at risk. So let’s say four or five million more refugees pouring out across Syria’s borders, to join the four million who have already fled. What they left behind would be a Syria entirely controlled by the extremists. The only remaining question would be whether the jihadis roll on through behind the refugees, overrunning Lebanon and Jordan as well, or whether they fall to fighting among themselves. All three major Islamist groups — Islamic State (which Turkey and Saudi Arabia no longer support), and the al-Nusra Front and Ahrar al-Sham (which they still do) — are

virtually identical in their ideology and their ultimate goals. However, they have some tactical differences, and Islamic State and al-Nusra fought a quite serious turf war last year, so maybe they will get distracted again. But even if they do, Syria will be gone. This is what the Russians see coming, and they may be willing to try to stop it. When asked on Friday if Moscow intended to get involved directly in the Syrian fighting, Russian President Vladimir Putin would only say that the question was “premature.” Nobody, including the Russians, likes Assad’s regime, but it is the least bad remaining option. Indeed, it is the only alternative left to a jihadi victory. Most of the “moderate” anti-regime rebels went home or fled abroad years ago, unable to match the jihadis in firepower, in money or in frightfulness. The notion that the U.S. can now create a moderate “third force” able to defeat both the jihadis and the Assad regime is a shameful facesaving fantasy. Moscow used diplomacy to save the Obama administration from itself two years ago, when Washington was getting ready to bomb Assad’s forces in response to a (possibly spurious) allegation that they had used poison gas on civilians. The only way Russia can avert disaster this time, however, is to put its own air force into the fight — and maybe its own ground troops too. If it does, the key question will then be whether the United States lets Russia do the job that it is too fastidious to do itself, or whether it gives in to the clamour of its Turkish and Saudi allies — and they would be clamouring — to “stand up” to the Russian intervention. Since the United States doesn’t actually have a coherent strategy of its own, it’s impossible to predict how it will respond. For all Kerry’s bluster, they don’t know yet in Washington either.

Taking Fletcher’s apocalyptic advice through to its conclusion Editor; (Re: Fletcher: Urban society slides into helplessness; The Merritt Herald, September 4, 2015.) Tom Fletcher’s latest confusing rant challenges your readers to be “competent” enough to plan for retirement using RRSP savings accounts without government assistance, tenuously suggests nationally subsidized child care is a form of incompetency and then rather ominously asks us if we are “ready for the day when the machine stops.” One can only assume Mr. Fletcher somehow intends “the machine” metaphor to be a thinly-veiled reference to the federal government collapsing. If so, I urge caution: RRSP savings accounts are registered with the federal government. Should that particular “machine” fail, your registered retirement savings plan would be rendered worthless, as it would be “registered” with no one in particular. That spot under the mattress is beginning to look even more attractive as a place to plan for our retirements. Thanks for the advice, Mr. Fletcher. Max Rundle Wilkie Kelowna, BC

Leave politics to politicians From Page 6 Obviously, all candidates in all ridings would love nothing more than to have their party’s leader step foot in the riding and inject the campaign with the publicity that follows. Whether Trudeau or Harper make it to Kamloops remains to be seen — and will perhaps be a decision arrived at later in the campaign, when polling numbers reveal whether the race is tight enough to warrant such a visit that can tip the balance. The campaign took a decidedly serious turn this week — and it can all be traced back to a tragic photo that has been placed prominently on front pages of newspapers across the world. The photo is that of three-yearold Alan Kurdi. Rather, the photo is of the body of the little boy as it washed ashore in Turkey. He died with his five-year-old

brother, Galip, and his mother, Rehan, as the family tried to flee the carnage in their home country. Like too many refugees of too many nationalities, the journey ended in death. The photo of Alan is heartbreaking. He is lying face down in the sand, the water lapping at his hair, his red shirt and little blue shorts and tiny black shoes fitting perfectly. It is an iconic image that will sum up a particular current event, just as photos of the starving African child next to a vulture and the Vietnamese girl running from a napalm attack served as images for those stories. There is a Canadian connection to little Alan’s death and already the politicians are playing the blame game, no doubt doing so with an eye to gaining votes. Let them play politics. We should pause and spare a thought for Alan and all the victims of our collective stupidity.

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Friends & Neighbours Electing by divine-human writ NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH The writ dropped over a month ago and the federal election campaign is in full swing. And now for the faithful politicos and believers in â&#x20AC;&#x153;God keep our land,â&#x20AC;? the long road to election day on Oct. 19 promises to be a weary one. Most Canadians normally vote along party lines. But perhaps a small minority care or even dare to check the individual candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s profile for his or her moral or spiritual pedigree. Honestly, I have had my candidate and party already picked up a lot prior to the writ dropping. As a campaign volunteer I now await on tiptoe to expedite the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory, even with some prayer. Did I hear some readers bewilderingly moan at this stage, shrugging what prayer has to do with sending a person to Ottawa? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s analyze what indeed it has. The Bibleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s injunction to pray for leaders does precede even those leadersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; climb to Parliament Hill. It urges us to invoke blessing upon their steps preparatory to the climb. Notwithstanding the â&#x20AC;&#x153;dirtyâ&#x20AC;? politics that our nation might have been victim to over the years, the past two or so years have been

particularly besmirching. What with the hallowed halls of the Senate badly scandalized, and promises both big and small being broken, the loss of faith in leaders has hurt many, if not most. This election year a bit more of soul searching before casting our precious ballots might be in order, to check out a candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moral, ethical and even spiritual antecedents. Can Canada afford a â&#x20AC;&#x153;sleeping moral majorityâ&#x20AC;? waiting to be loosed? I believe it can and should. Is it time for the need for a restoration of spiritual values in public life? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doing our own things,â&#x20AC;? and the resultant spiral of vicious degenerative cycles of brokenness in society emanate from societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s failure to understand manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need for God. The right of religious people of all faiths to influence Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political process can still slow down â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if not prevent â&#x20AC;&#x201D; erosion of godly ethics so essential to democracy. Seeking Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kingdom and His righteousness was a slogan of Jesus early in his ministry on Earth. When Jesus spoke of the kingdom of God, he was not referring to the general sovereignty of God over nature and history, but to that specific rule over His own people which he himself had inaugurated and which begins in anybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life when he humbles himself. It is not clear why Jesus distinguished between his kingdom and his righteousness as twin but separate objects of priority in godly quest.

Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rule is a righteous rule and in the Sermon on the Mount Jesus taught us to hunger and thirst for righteousness, to be willing to be persecuted for it, and to exhibit a righteousness greater than that of the phony law-keepers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; namely the Pharisees. Then we are told to seek first the righteousness of God, in addition to seeking first the kingdom of God. The difference between the two lies in the fact that Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kingdom exists where He is consciously acknowledged. To be in His kingdom is synonymous with enjoying His salvation. But Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;righteousnessâ&#x20AC;? is a wider concept than Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;kingdom.â&#x20AC;? It includes individual and social righteousness as well. And God, because He Himself is a righteous God, desires righteousness in every human community, not just in Christian community. For some years in recent past, Christians have looked to politics to save Canada. We thought that the right prime minister, the right parliament, and the right Supreme Court judges would stop abortions, strengthen marriage, create safer communities for single mothers and children, and ensure that religious rights were respected. Our motivations were good ones. We wanted to save lives, homes and our nation. We saw ourselves as heirs to the Christian political tradition that fought for womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to vote, end human trafficking, and espouse the general welfare of all Canadians.

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Farewell to longtime resident Andrea Rogers Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merrittonians will get the chance to say goodbye to a well known former resident this Saturday. A going away tea for Andrea Rogers, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known as a legendary quilter and piano teacher in the Nicola Valley, will be held at the Baillie House from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., or at the Trinity United Church hall if the weather is bad. Andrea moved to Kamloops to be closer to family. She grew up in the Apeldoorn, Holland, and lived under Nazi occupation during the Second World War. In a 2007 interview with the Herald, Rogers said if Canadian soldiers liberated the Netherlands three months later than they did, many would have starved to death. Holland was liberated in April of 1945 and Canadian forces were greeted as heroes. They facilitated the arrival of food and other supplies to a Dutch population in the midst of starvation. That year, at the age of 16, Andrea met her soon-to-be husband Norman. She and a friend were trying to attend a show, but were not allowed entrance unless they were escorted by soldiers. Norman overheard this and, as Canadian soldier, offered to accompany Andrea and volunteered another to escort her friend. Norman became close with Andrea and her family after that. She showed him the sights of Apeldoorn and he would often given them rations so they could eat. After the war, he returned to Canada, but he and Andrea wrote to

Rogers is moving to Kamloops to be closer to family. Submitted photo

each other for three years, until one of the letters contained a marriage proposal. A doubtful 19-year-old Andrea moved to Canada, but she said her uncertainty was quelled when she met Norman at the train station. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was like an electric shock went through me,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a reunion that was.â&#x20AC;? They were married a month later. Norman worked for Overwaitea Foods and was transferred to different stores every few years, making it difficult to establish roots in a community. Eventually, they found themselves in Merritt and with a young son to care for, Norman declined another transfer. Finally, Andrea was able to set roots in a community. During her time in Merritt, she supported the Royal Canadian Legion, Baillie House and taught many piano students. She was a renowned teacher, having studied piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Amsterdam before moving to Canada. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also made many beautiful quilts of her own design over the years, one of which can be found at city hall and another at the United Church.

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Spike strip stops driver of stolen truck Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

After a short foot chase, Merritt Mounties had a 35-year-old man in handcuffs Tuesday morning (Sept. 8) for possession of stolen property. At about 8 a.m. that day Merritt RCMP were notified of the erratic driving of a man travelling westbound on Highway 97C near Brenda Mine. He was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado that was hauling a boat. At about 8:30 a.m. an RCMP Central Interior Traffic Services officer spotted the

vehicle in question and attempted to pull it over for a traffic stop. The driver did not comply, however, and attempted to evade police. RCMP say they did not pursue the vehicle and monitored the direction it fled in order to deploy a spike strip. The maneuver was successful in disabling one of the vehicle’s tires as the driver was travelling into Merritt at the corner of Nicola Avenue and Coldwater Road. The man abandoned the vehicle and fled again, but police caught up to him on foot and arrested him at the confluence of Menzies Street and Clapperton Avenue.

RCMP Cpl. Tim Lyons said about 10 officers responded to this incident. The subsequent investigation revealed the truck and boat to be stolen, and the man — who has outstanding warrants in B.C. and Alberta — was charged with possession of stolen property, dangerous driving, flight from police and impaired driving. The truck was stolen in Merritt and the boat was stolen in Kelowna. Anyone with information on this incident that have yet to communicated with police are asked to call RCMP Central Interior Traffic Services at 250-378-4262.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the finance of a 2015 Terrain SLE-1 AWD, Acadia SLE-1 AWD, Canyon SLE 4x2, Sierra 1500 Double/Crew Cab 2WD 1SA, and Sierra HD’s 2WD 1SA with gas engine. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between September 1 and September 30, 2015. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on select new or demonstrator 2015 GMC vehicles excluding Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra 2500 HD Diesel, Savana, Canyon 2SA and Canyon 4x4. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. ** $10,380 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) $5,195 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra Double Cab 1SA 4WD models, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Elevation Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra 1SA Elevation Edition with 5.3L Engine and a $435 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on any 2015 GMC Sierra Elevation double cab all-wheel drive with a 5.3L engine, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,630 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ¥ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between September 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierras. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between September 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ‡ $5,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $3,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra Light Duty Double Cab and a $1,000 manufacturer to dealer finance cash (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Sierra 1500 which is available for finance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase.

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

250-378-6166 – TF 1-877-841-2100 www.century21.ca/movingrealestate September 10th - September 23rd, 2015

FEATURE HOME

BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED HOME 2550 Coldwater Avenue Come and see this 3 bedroom rancher, beautifully finished with large bonus room above. Nice and open floor plan featuring HW flooring, HE furnace with heat pump, hot water on demand, B/I vac, & central air. Yard is fully fenced. Easy access to downtown. #2562 CUTE & COZY

PRIME BENCH AREA

GREAT LOCATION

BEAUTIFULLY UPGRADED

new

$339,900

www.facebook.com/c21movingre 3 bedroom rancher in excellent location with many updates of new roof, windows, kitchen, bathroom & flooring. Has lane access with lots of room for parking and a storage shed.

Executive home with 4 bedrms on main, 1 down, custom fir cabinets with granite counters in kitchen, S/S appl., huge master bedrm with soaker tub in ensuite. Fully fin. bsmt, large rec.rm. Inground pool & nice patio.

This 2 bedrm home with full unfinished basement, has good solid construction needs some updates but quick possession possible. Great covered sundeck, fruit trees & a garden area.

Cute 3 bedrm home with heritage charm. Upgraded furnace, HW tank, insulation, electrical, plumbing, and windows. New custom kitchen with knotty alder cabinetry, BI electric F/P, newer appliances & more.

HERITAGE CHARM

CLOSE TO SCHOOL

INDUSTRIAL LOT

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

#2556

$144,900

new

#2537

$429,900

#2557

$225,000

CED

new

#2558

REDU

Great starter home with new kitchen with tile backsplash, pellet stove and 3 bedrms up. Has attached arage, large fully fenced backyard with fruit trees. Has new roof, new HW tank and gas BBQ hookup.

Light industrial bare lot only moments from the downtown core. Flat site, zoned M1 for your business opportunity. Approx. ½ acre. Great location to start your business.

Great opportunity for your business. Has 2 bay garage with 2 bedroom living quarters in back. Zoned C-4, good visibility, quality build with 200 amp service.

#2561

#2356

#2437

COMMERCIAL

COMPLETELY RENOVATED

$224,900

$142,900

REDU Good opportunity to buy this building with 5000 sq.ft. on the main plus 1100 sq.ft. up with a 3 bedrm suite. Live upstairs & have your business below. Zoned C-2. Roof is approx. 12 yrs old.

#2560

$325,000

$54,900

ACROSS FROM PARK

CED

#2535

$249,900

INDUSTRIAL LOTS

new

Cozy cottage style home on a fully landscaped lot in excellent neighbourhood. Master bedrm on main with 4 pce bath, living rm & kitchen plus 2 bedrms above in loft with A/C unit. Large fenced backyard.

$154,900

Located in quiet area with a quiet backyard & mature landscaped make this a great retirement or starter home. Features 2 bedrms, new roof, new HW tank & updated furnace. Has 2 outbuildings.

#2285

spius creek estates

$168,500

OVER 3900 SQ.FT.

new

1931 heritage home with 3 bedrooms & completely restored. Home has new plumbing, electrical, insulation, windows & doors, refinished wood floors, bathrm & more. 1 car garage. Covered porch.

#2559

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$247,500

CED

REDU

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3 flat light industrial bare land lots available side by side, each approx. ½ acre. Water and sewer are close to the lot lines. Each sold separately at $54,900.

#2565

Executive home in great Bench area, nicely landscaped & fantastic views. Home has 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, formal dining, den, family room, partially covered deck & 2 car garage.

#2564

Grandview Heights

Prices starting at $199,000

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

GST is applicable

ce u d e

r Located off Petit Creek Road

$475,000

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST

Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Close to shopping and college. Start building your dream home today! #1726

Prices Starting at $89,000 + GST Located Off Lindley Creek Road

This premier subdivision offers a rural living experience with expansive views of the Nicola Valley. Minimum lot size of 0.5 acre up to 0.96 acre, offers privacy and room to landscape. The cul de sac design guarantees no thru traffic and crown land surround entire property. Road are paved with city services in place. #1928 Call for details.

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

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Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

BEAUTIFLLY UPGRADED

Don Gossoo Managing Broker

EXECTUVE BENCH HOME

Cozy 3 bedrm home with heritage charm and many upgrades of furnace, HW tank, electrical, insulation, plumbing, windows, woodstove in bsmt, new custom kitchen, newer appliances & large master suite.

$247,500

PRIME LOCATION

#2550

#2557

Custom designed 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with many extras of upgraded custom cabinetry throughout, 2 skylights, larger HE windows, bath tub in ensuite, upgraded fixtures & more.

#2384

#2459

$519,900

WALK TO SHOPPING

#2564

$475,000

Located in a great area of Merritt. Some recent upgrades include new roof, new laminate floors, kitchen counters, sink & taps. 3 bedrms up, 1 down plus 2 bedm suite. Spacious open floor plan. 2 gas F/P’s, skylights & double garage.

#2559

#2554

$224,900

$329,900

4 bedrm home in good area & walking distance to all amenities. Main floor has HW flooring, open kitchen/dining area, neutral colours, crown moldings, large family room. Has carport & detached garage/shop.

#2536

$325,000

Located across from elementary school. Home has new kitchen with tile backsplash, pellet stove, new HW tank, 3 bedrms up, 12x32 attached garage and fully fenced backyard with fruit trees.

#2561

$142,900

Custom design 4 bedrm rancher with full basement, 2 car garage & fully landscaped. Open kitchen with large island & pantry, living room with vaulted ceilings and walk out to deck & spacious backyard.

Well maintained home in good family area & close to school. Bright living room, spacious kitchen, huge family room, 3 bedrooms up, 2 baths, newer vinyl windows & fenced backyard with patio.

This little 2 bedroom home is cute as a button in downtown location. Owners has put in many update & renos of newer windows, plumbing, electrical upgrades, new plank flooring, fixtures, doors & more.

Beautiful home in great location across from Park. Home has new windows, doors, furnace, HW tank, U/G sprinklers, woodstove, new deck, Mill Creek kitchen cabinets, S/S appl. & sing garage.

Well maintained corner lot with 5 bedrm, 2 bath home with updated & tastefully decorated. Completely fenced private yard with lots of room. Has large new deck and 20x28 insulated shop. Lots of parking

Incredible property in great neighbourhood, backs onto golf course. Home has 2200 sq.ft. in total, 3 bedrms, 2 baths, new HW tank and HE furnace installed in 2014, wood burning insert in the basement.

Great 4 bedrm home with some upgrades of furnace, HW tank & roof. Has detached garage/ shop with power plus a carport. Private backyard backs onto Bonaparte River.

#2497

#2494

#2389

#2521

$229,900

#2522

$314,900

#2534

$379,500

#2345

$154,900

#2520

$142,000

#2552

$210,500

$299,000

$264,900

$229,900

NEW 2 STOREY HOME

nice NEIGHBOURHOOD

DESIRABLE LOCATION

CLOSE TO SCHOOL

immaculate home

HALF DUPLEX

NICE ADDITION

ALLISON LAKE

Spacious & bright home on a large city lot in a private setting & excellent location. 3 bedrm home with full length addition, new roof & fenced yard. Perfect starter or retirement home.

New home featuring open concept kitchen with granite counters, spacious living room, 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths & double garage. New Home Warranty 2/5/10. GST applies.

Large family home with 3 bedrms up plus a 2 bedrm inlaw suite at ground level. New paint & flooring on main, oak kitchen, HW radiant heat& 3 baths. Fenced backyard with garden area.

Quality built & immaculate family home in quiet area on 0.26 acre lot. Home has been well maintained, high quality laminate throughout most of main floor. Main living has 4 bedrms, 5 pce ensuite & 2 other full baths. Has 2 bedrm suite with long term tenant.

2 bedrm mobile with addition in one of the nicest parks. One bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living room in center. Addition has enclosed porch & family room.

Beautifully maintained 2 level lakeview home on 0.57 acre lot only 2 min. walk to lake. 2 bedrms up, 2 down, custom kitchen, vaulted 14 ft ceilings, large wrap around decks with gorgeous views.

#2480

6 bedroom home nicely renovated, 3 bedrms up and 3 bedrms down in a ground level inlaw suite. Large fenced yard with a 34x20 detached garage/ shop. RV parking and garden area. Newer floors, kitchen & bathroom paint. Great place to raise a family.

Nice half duplex with fenced yard, is close to school and on quiet cul de sac. Home has large kitchen and living room, 3 bedrms up with main bath plus a half bath on the main. New roof in 2015.

#2529

Family home with 3 bedrms up, 1 down, open concept design with vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, sunken living room, gas F/P and large ensuite. Within walking distance to elementary school.

IN LOWER NICOLA

NEW HOME

APARTMENT

DETACHED shop

FIRST TIME BUYERS

GREAT STARTER HOME

PRIVATE BACKYARD

logan lake

Spacious 5 bedroom home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, open kitchen & family room, Cherry stained cabinets in kitchen, 2 huge sundeck in private backyard plus covered sitting area.

Clean & spacious 3 bedrm, 4 level split home on large fenced corner lot with double garage & RV prkg. Home has large living rm with F/P, bright kitchen, 2.5 baths, sundeck off master & an unfinished bsmt.

In new subdivision, this 2 bedroom home features an open floor plan, country kitchen, master with W/I closet, 4 pce ensuite & 13x10 deck. Single garage. Includes appliance package.

Newer 2 bedroom apartment in “The Summit” comes with stainless steel appliances, 1.5 baths and laundry room. No more shoveling snow! Great place to live, close to transit.

Quality built Cape Cod home with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, country kitchen, family rm & work area in bsmt. Fenced yard with double garage plus 3228 detached shop, covered deck & a gazebo.

Spacious half duplex with full bsmt & is close to school. Top level has 3 bedrm, main has living rm, kitchen, main bath & dining room. Bsmt has laundry, family rm, storage & full bath. Fenced yard.

Great starter home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, and in good area, close to school. Has an attached 17x23 garage/shop. Home needs some TLC of paint and flooring. Perfect for handyman.

Immaculate 4 bedrm family home in quiet cul de sac. Large master bedrm with ensuite, spacious kitchen, has F/P in living room & family room. Nicely landscaped backyard with large deck.

#2531

#2456

#2319

#2340

#2426

#2467

#2510

Cozy 2 bedroom home with newer kitchen & bathrm renovations, updated furnace, new roof, new HW tank, 2 skylights and a backyard an avid gardener would appreciate. Has 2 outbuildings and patio.

FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD

TOWNHOME

SPENCES BRIDGE

Totally updated 3 bedrm home with walking distance to downtown. New paint, most flooring, kitchen counters, cabinets & bathrooms. Has 3 bedrms 2.5 baths & bright sunroom. Double garage.

Quality built log home on 1.03 acres with fruit trees & mature shrubs. Home features 3 bedrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, huge living rm, large country kitchen, huge sundeck & fully fin. bsmt.

d ol s $149,900

$435,000

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$229,000

$349,900

$274,900

#2506

$279,900

$299,900

#2309

$319,000

$159,000

$298,000

$514,900

$419,900

$154,900

GREAT neighbourhood

#2465

$146,900

$129,900

#2533

$72,900

#2285

$168,500

#2397

$449,900

#2482

$243,900

Possible 5 bedrm, 2.5 bath home on 1 ½ lots, close to shopping, hospital & school. Great yard, lots of parking. Double garage with 10 ft doors & a work area. Has A/C, U/G and drip irrigation, stainless steel appliances, B/I vac & storage shed.

Excellent location & close to schools this home has 2 full floors plus bsmt, 3 bedrms up, 5 baths, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight suite with separate entrance. Nice covered deck in back.

Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane access, huge backyard with single garage.

Enjoy the private setting in Lower Nicola on 0.33 acre lot with several fruit trees and is close to school. This home is perect for a starter home or retired couple. Great views off the deck.

5 bedroom home with HW floors, upgraded kitchen counters & paint. Huge lot of over 12,000 sq.ft. with private backyard, inground pool, hot tub & sundeck. Home has full basement with large rec. room, workshop area

5 bedroom home with full basement located in great neighbourhood & close to school. Large backyard and RV parking. Home needs some TLC, perfect for the handyman. Seller motivated.

#2553

#2548

#2299

#2438

#2528

DUPLEX

brookmere

WELL MAINTAINED

LOCATION, LOCATION

GREAT STARTER HOME

DETACHED SHOP

WALK TO DOWNTOWN

DUPLEX

HUGE YARD

ced

RURAL SETTING

#2505

over 3700 sq. ft.

$389,900

EXTRA LARGE LOT

#2514

EXTRA LARGE LOT

#2504

IN LOWER NICOLA

uc red

$339,900

3 bedrm heritage house has been completely restored. Has new plumbing, electrical, insulation, windows & doors, refinished wood floors, bathrm & some new paint & gyproc.

Spacious panabode home with possible suite potential. Has large spacious rooms with beautiful updates. Large gourmet kitchen, new paint & laminate flooring, new HW tank & central A/C.

CUSTOM UPGRADES

Quality built home with views & approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with new counters & backsplash, large family rm, 4 bedrms, 4 baths, fabulous master suite & much more.

#2562

Executive home with view in great Bench area & nicely landscaped. Home features 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, formal dining, large living rm, den, family room, full bsmt & a double garage.

NEW

Lovely 4 bedrm, 2 bath large family home with fully fin. basement with family & games rooms. Bright spacious kitchen incl. 5 appliances. Beautiful fenced backyard with lane access & RV parking.

#2392

$154,900

NEW

GREAT STARTER HOME

CACHE CREEK

#2151

old

#2535

Beautifully finished 3 bedrm rancher with large bonus room above. Nice, open main floor, HW flooring, HE furnace with heat pump, HW on demand, BI vac, central Air, gas F/P, fully fenced yard.

LOCATION! LOCATION!

backs onto golf course

Side by side fourplex on 1/3 of an acre in prime location in Lower Nicola. Has been renovated inside & out including the roof & septic system. 20 yr roof installed in 2003. Don’t miss this!

TRIPLE GARAGE

Charming cottage style home, completely renovated on a fully landscaped lot in good neighbourhood. Has new kitchen, new flooring, crown moldings, master on main & 2 bedrms above. Fenced yard.

NEW

LARGE FAMILY HOME

big shop

One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.

$265,000

NEW

HERITAGE CHARM

REFINISHED INSIDE & OUT

LARGE FAMILY HOME

$210,000

$225,000

GREAT VIEWS

GREAT STARTER HOME

REVENUE PROPERTY

$146,900

CURB APPEAL

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

NICE HALF DUPLEX

ADULT ORIENTED STRATA

#2468

315-3043

GOREGOUS RANCHER

Half duplex in family oriented neighbourhood and close to school. Has 3 bedrms up, large kitchen, updated bathrm with newer flooring & tub surround. Large fenced yard with storage/ work area.

$429,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

WALK TO DOWNTOWN

POO

#2537

Brad Yakimchuk

WELL MAINTAINED

LARGE LOT

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

NICELY RENOVATED

REDUC

2 bedroom home with full unfinished basement, good solid construction, but needs some updates. Covered deck, fruit trees and a garden area in back. Great family neighbourhood.

FIRST TIME BUYERS

GREAT LOCATION

Quality family home in good area. Has vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek kitchen cabinets with granite top on center island, 3 bedrms, 3.5 baths, full basement, U/G sprinklers, 2 car garage.

$385,000

Don Ward 315-3503

Ray Thompson 315-3377

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NEW

#2558

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

Janis Post 315-3672

POO

$299,900

$129,900

$229,000

$329,900

$199,000

#2491

$267,500

#2419

$319,900

u red

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

3 bedroom home on 0.35 acres with creek. Home has large living room, galley kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 1 down in renovated bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank. 24x28 detached shop.

This move in ready home has 3 bedrms, HW floors, wood insert in F/P, oak kitchen cabinets. Single attached garage, private backyard with patio, fruit trees, garden & storage sheds. Close to downtown.

Side by side duplex within walking distance to amenities. Each side has 100 amp, 2 bedrms 1 bathm kitchen and living room plus a fenced backyard. Total duplex in 864 sq.ft. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

Great recreational area all year round. Lovely 2 bedroom home with attached double garage, beautifully landscaped with RV prkg & sani dump. Live year round or use a rec. getaway. Easy access off Coquiahlla Hwy.

2 bedroom home in good Park. Has a wood burning fireplace and an open kitchen, newer windows, fenced yard, nicely kept and storage shed in back with garden area & fruit trees.

Clean, spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 2 down, newer floors & kitchen cabinets. In desirable area close to shopping & amenities. Newer vinyl windows, detached garage, fenced backyard.

Traditional style 5 bedroom, 2 bath character home located close to schools & easy access to downtown. Home has HW flooring, central A/C, large fenced lot with deck & RV parking.

4 bedrm home with open kitchen, dining & living room plus a fully finished bsmt. Huge 15,000 sq.ft. lot fenced with inground pool and detached heated shop. Quiet area.

Spacious panabode home with possible suite potential. Has large spacious rooms with beautiful updates. Large gourmet kitchen, new paint & laminate flooring, new HW tank & central A/C.

Side by side duplex within walking distance to shopping. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen, living room and fenced backyard. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

#2334

#2234

#2526

#2370

#2524

#2499

#2349

#2430

#2489

#2522

#2517

$46,900

fantastic location

$209,900

LARGE DETACHED SHOP

$254,900

IMPRESSIVE RANCHER

$159,900

$339,000

AFFORDABLY PRICED

INVESTORS

$43,500

newer apartment

2 bedrm manufactured home with huge private sundeck with hot tub, sauna & 30 x 12 work shed all overlooking Nicola River & golf course. One of a kind in a perfect location.

Great family home in great area with views from top floor deck. Home has 3 bedrms on the main, Mill Creek kitchen, 1.5 baths, central A/C & partially finished basement. 30x30 detached shop. New roof on house & shop.

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

Great for investors or first time buyers. Home has 3 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, newer windows & siding and a partly finished basement. Close to schools. 100 amp service. Carport in back.

2 bedroom, one level home across from the old Collett Ranch. Great views, has had some upgrades such as plumbing, electrical some flooring in kitchen & roof in 2007. Large fenced backyard with room for RV’s.

Newer 2 bedroom apartment on 2nd floor in the Summitt. This unit comes with all appliances. Open kitchen/living room. Great place in excellent condition. Strata fees $160 per month.

#2518

#2493

#2563

#2481

#2515

#2519

$89,900

$389,900

$295,000

$125,000

$149,900

$159,000

$249,900 NICE END UNIT

Tastefully decorated townhouse, end unit with a bigger yard & less traffic. 3 bedrms up plus office, 3 pce ensuite, bright open concept on main with laundry & powder rm. Great patio & large fenced yard.

#2463

$214,900

ACROSS FROM PARK

$299,500

GOOD FAMILY HOME

$314,900

LARGE FENCED LOT

This 2 bedrm character home has 1 bedrm up, 1 down, open kitchen concept, and large rec.rm. Yard is fenced with 1 car detached garage/shop and room for RV’s. Close to walking trail.

4 bedrm family home with HW floors, open concept, gourmet kitchen comes with appliances and a fully finished basement. Recent asphalt shingles, some windows & exterior doors. Nicely landscaped.

Great family home, close to schools. 3 bedrms up 2 down, fully finished basement, lots of storage, living room with gas F/P. Has fenced flat yard with 14x30 detached shop/garage & huge sundeck.

#2433

#2409

#2512

$209,000

$289,000

$159,900

Call us for a Market Evaluation.

$225,000

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5 ACRES WITH VIEWS

10 acres

LAke

LAND

LAKEVIEW HOME

26 ACRES

IC & I 11.4 ACRES Irregular shaped property presently split with C-4 and C-5 zoning, at the Coquihalla Interchange at Exit 290. There is a planned rezoning to C-9 with road changes would make this prime development property.

#2488

$2,999,000

OPPORTUNITY Great family home on 1 acre just outside of city limits. This home features 3 bedrms up, 1 down, updated kitchen, parquet flooring, rec. rm with bar, detached double garage + 1 car garage attached.

#2549

$334,900

Prime agricultural farmland with approx. 8 acres in hay. Home has 2 bedrms + den, 2 baths, large kitchen w/pantry, deluxe ensuite & large covered deck. Has 26x20 storage shed, 2 horse stalls, water rights & more.

Spectacular views from this 5 acre property with room for horses. Home has 5 bedrms, 2 bath, full bsmt, open country kitchen with new counter & S/S appliances. Ha 26x26 detached garage/ shop. A creek runs through the property.

4.3 ACRES

ON 1.74 ACRES

#2511

$545,000

ON 5 ACRES

#2470

$419,900

Indulge your with 3800 sq.ft. of high end living on 1.3 acres with panoramic views of Nicola Lake. Superb workmanship & detail include granite counters, open wooden beams, 3 bedrms, 4 baths, large deck.

Great views property with gentle rolling hills, a mix of fir & pine trees and has a good producing well. Build your dream home here and enjoy the privacy & unobstructed views.

#2432

#2501

$974,900

WATERFRONT HOME

$114,999

RIVERFRONT LOT Exquisite 0.83 acres in upscale neighbourhood, river frontage with enchanting views. This unique parcel offers both privacy & accessibility. All services to lot line, ready to build.

#2500 5 acres with renovated 4 bedrm Cape Cod style home with over 3,000 sq.ft. Property has a great view & Guichon creek frontage. Private deck off the large kitchen. 2 car garage with bonus room above.

The perfect location just 35 mins. From Highland Valley Mine and 25 mins. From Merritt. Home features 1800 sq.ft. rancher with upgrades, 4 bedrms & 2.5 baths. Has barn, great shop with concrete floor plus small outbldgs.

#2551

#2525

$590,000 22 ACRES

Approx. 22 acres mins. From downtown Merritt. Nicely renovated 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with new flooring, bathrms & paint. Has horse barn, 100x44 metal Quonset and new drilled well.

#2342

$599,900

$324,900

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Great opportunity on this 1.74 acres with city services, fenced and can be rezoned to suit your needs. Has 1 bedrm home plus a 900 sq.ft. outbuilding in park-like setting with large water feature. This property has subdivision potential. Call for more details.

#2190

$364,900

#2507

ON 4.64 ACRES

$695,000

#2335

$395,000

#2454

$539,900

264 ACRES

$1,241,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

$445,000

$325,000

commercial Great building of 1680 sq.ft. on corner lot in high traffic area. Previously used as showroom for car dealership, and is fenced. C-2 zoning allows for many options. Great location

#2374

#2450

$249,900

$339,000

industrial building

2 acres

8500 sq.ft. pre-cast tilt up building on corner lot with excellent exposure and easy access to truck route. Situated on 0.8 acres, lots of paved parking, has loading dock to retail area.

Build your dream home in this desirable development of fine waterfront homes on Nicola Lake. Close to 2 golf courses, Quichena hotel, gas station & store. Perfect lake for fishing, boating & swimming.

$890,000

#2414

$242,900

Build your dream home here or make this acreage your weekend getaway. Driveway, septic approval and drilled well (25 gpm) are already done

3 flat light industrial bare land lots available side by side, each approx. ½ acre. Water and sewer are close to the lot lines. Each sold separately at $54,900.

#2379

#2565

$114,999

NICOLA LAKE VIEW LOT

DEVELOPERS

LOCATION, LOCATION

Amazing one acre lake view lot featuring stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake & surrounding mountains. Perfect recreation property or year round residence. Great swimming, fishing, water-skiing.

276 acre site with incredible mountain & lake views. Property has an allowed legal density of 62 units maximum. This parcel is above Nicola Lakeshore Estates.

3 separate title lots with 1200 sq.ft. building with 2 bays and fenced yard. Was a former gas station. Good highway exposure. Call for more details.

#2508

#2478

#2449

$199,000

$1,700,000

#2509

$325,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

12.63 ACRES

Amazing one acre lot with stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake & mountains. Perfect recreation property or year round residence. Easy access & year round recreation.

Approx. 7300 sq.ft. building located on corner lot on main street coming into Merritt, zoned C-4 with site specific zoning to allow professional offices. Available for sale or lease. Call for details.

$199,000

#2109

$595,000

INDUSTRIAL LOT

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

#2047

$209,000

Light industrial bare lot, flat site, zoned M1 for your business opportunity. Easy access to truck route and just moments from the downtown core. Call for more details.

#2356

$54,900 INDUSTRIAL LOT

13 ACRES RIVERFRONT Gorgeous property of approx. 264 acres with 2 titles. Has 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing through the property. A great variety of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR.

One acre lot with fabulous views of the lake & mountains. In quality subdivision of custom built homes. Worth the drive to take a look while these opportunities are still available.

Flat commercial lot zoned C-3 on one of the busiest streets in Merritt. Prime location to start your business or relocate it to a better location. Services to property line.

#2457

#2411

#2359

$1,250,000

$199,000

Coldwater Hills

Prices Starting at $128,000 + GST Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have preapproved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells, but all have a gov’t required hydrology study to assure Buyers of ample domestic water. Call for complete details. #1869

$89,900 opportunity

A great property in well developed subdivision of acreage lots. This unique property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro at lot line, septic must be installed. Most of land is flat and useable.

#2208

$299,000

Immaculate 2000 sq.ft. commercial building in downtown core. New roof in 2013, renovated interior including new paint throughout. Parking in back with lane access. Great for investor or entrepreneur.

#2305

$179,000

RIVERFRONT

CHARACTER BUILDING

0.91 acres fronting the Nicola River in the city limits. Within walking distance to downtown. City services not yet to lot line but with vicinity and be arranged for hook up.

In high traffic area, zoned C2 that allows for many business opportunities. Has living quarters in back with recent renos. . Good visibility located next to 7-11 Store.

#2354

#2436

$99,000

$198,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

20 ACRES

#2451

#2560

10 ACRES

LAKEFRONT LOT

APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS

Great opportunity for automotive repair shop. C-2 zoned. 3 lots, with separate titles being sold together. Building has 3 bays, parts room, assorted tools, hoist, etc. Easy access, good visability.

OPPORTUNITY Commercial building in downtown core of approx. 5000 sq.ft. of commercial space on main floor and 1100 sq.ft. above in 3 bedrm suite, currently rented. Run your business & live upstairs.

10.9 acres in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executives homes. Land is south facing, sloped with some trees. Great place to build your dream home and enjoy the views.

LAKEVIEW LOT Private 10 acres that backs onto Crown land and access to snowmobile, ski, quad or bike ride. 3 bedrm, 3 bath home with fully fin. bsmt with large rec. rm. Has 32x32 heat shop. Easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. and close to fishing lakes.

#2495

$269,900

INDUSTRIAL LOTS Beautiful 4 bedrm, 3 bath log home with open design, new Mill Creek cabinets, new flooring & furnace heat pump. Has numerous outbldgs, barn, storage shed, garage & more.

d l o s

Located only 2 km from city this historical south facing parcel sits on bench above Highway 8 with panoramic views. 31 acres in bay, has marketable time, a rock quarry and 3 bedrm home.

#2437

#2538

IN KANE VALLEY

179 ACRES

Well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at Harmon Estates on Nicola Lake. Nicely landscaped yard with fruit trees & vegetable garden. The kitchen, living room and master bedrm overlook the lake.

$150,000

Commercial building with 2 bay garage and 2 bedroom living quarters in the back. Zoned C-4 which allows for many opportunities. Good visibility, quality built building & 200 amp service.

Great opportunity for your business. 2 bay garage with 2 bedrm living quarters in the back. Zoned C-4 which allows for many possibilities. Good visibility. 200 amp service.

#2437

$289,900 117 ACRES

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1. Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details.

#2555

$2,000,000

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

Property has substantial aggregate deposit, excellent for long term gravel pit operation. 37 acres of light industrial and 80 acres of residential zoning. Estimate of 29 million ton deposit.

#2387

$2,500,000

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From Page 8 Now, however, it is time to take stock both politically and spiritually. Has our political focus produced the desired results? Things are hardly better. Social statistics are largely unchanged. Divorces are growing and more and more children are growing up in single-parent homes. Thousands of children are in foster care and will never have a permanent home. More and more Canadians are living in intractable poverty. Educational achievement is hardly soaring. We have had great electoral success and marginal political success. People of goodwill of all faiths can disagree about income splitting, health care policies or the war on ISIS. Yet these disagreements can prevent relationships and fellowship. The time is now to develop greater intimacy with God and follow a way to be humbled in God’s sight by politicians. Perhaps we would be a better electorate if we eschew red hot politics in order to focus more on practicing compassion. We need to spend more time studying the Sermon on the Mount and less time trying to get people elected. And, along with that, let us keep our eyes and hearts open in preparation to choose men and women “who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom” (Acts 6:3) to be our servants in Ottawa. Let labels and affiliations and policy positions melt away in God’s presence.

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Centennials’ 2015-16 regular season begins Friday HOME GAMES Sat., Sept. 12

West Kelowna

7:30 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 15

Salmon Arm

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 18

Chilliwack

7:30 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 25

Nanaimo in Chilliwack

4:00 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 30

West Kelowna

7:00 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 11

Nanaimo

2:00 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 15

Prince George

7:00 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 17

Vernon

7:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 23

Trail

7:30 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 25

Salmon Arm

2:00 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 31

Penticton

7:30 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 7

Trail

7:30 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 14

Victoria

7:30 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 15

Cowichan Valley 2:00 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 21

Powell River

7:30 p.m.

Wed., Nov. 25

Surrey

7:00 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 05

West Kelowna

7:30 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 19

Trail

7:30 p.m.

Thurs., Dec. 31 Coquitlam

4:00 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 2

West Kelowna

7:30 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 9

Vernon

8:00 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 15

Penticton

7:30 p.m.

Wed., Jan. 27

Penticton

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 29

Langley

7:30 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 6

Salmon Arm

7:30 p.m.

Tues., Feb. 9

Vernon

7:00 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 20

Alberni Valley

7:30 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 26

Penticton

7:30 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 27

Wenatchee

7:30 p.m.

Cents finish exhibition season with .500 record Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Centennials closed out their pre-season schedule with a split of their home-and-home exhibition series against the Langley Rivermen on the weekend. Friday, at the vacuous Langley Events Centre, the Cents spotted the home team three early goals before roaring back for a 5-4 overtime win. Secondyear defenceman Tyrell Buckley scored the OT winner, his first goal in the BCHL. Other Merritt marksmen in the

impressive come-frombehind victory were veteran Colin Grannary and rookies Cole Woodliffe, Michael Regush and Henry Cleghorn. “It’s always nice to get a win, and it’s always nice to come from behind,” Cents head coach and GM Joe Martin said. “We were down 3-0 before the game was 12 minutes old, but we didn’t stress a lot. The players just focused on competing and earning a spot on the hockey team.

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The Merritt Centennials have released their schedule of games for the 2015-16 BCHL regular season. The Cents’ 58-game schedule features 29 home games and 29 away games, although two of those games will be played at the fourth-annual Showcase in Chilliwack. Merritt’s away game at the Showcase is against the Surrey Eagles at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 24. Their away game is at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 25 versus the West Kelowna Warriors. The Centennials’ official home opener is on Saturday, September 12 when they entertain the Warriors in the back half of a home-and-home series with their Interior Division, cross-Connector rivals. Merritt plays four of its five Interior Division rivals (Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm and West Kelowna) seven times and Trail six times. They play all other BCHL teams in the Coastal and Island Divisions twice — once at home and once away, except for Nanaimo who they play a total of three times. Of the 28 Cents’ games actually played at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 13 are on Saturday, five on Friday, three on Wednesday, three on Sunday, two on Tuesday and two on Thursday. In terms of Merritt’s 30 games away from the Nicola arena (including the two at the Showcase), 14 are on Friday, five on Saturday, five on Wednesday, three on Sunday, two on Tuesday and one on Thursday. The Centennials’ longest home stands are three games on three occasions — in September, in December-

January and in February to close out the regular season. The Cents have two four-game road trips — from December 11 to 18 and from February 12 to 19. Merritt’s busiest month is October with an even dozen games (six home, six away), followed by November, January and February with 10 apiece, and September and December with eight each. There are several notable Cents’ home games that should be circled on the calendar: Saturday, Sept. 12 vs. West Kelowna - It’s not just Merritt’s home opener. The rivalry between these two teams has intensified year after year. They just don’t like each other. Sunday, Oct. 11 vs. Nanaimo - Former Cents’ head coach Mike Vandekamp and his Clips always put on a great show. Vandy’s tirades about the officiating are worth the price of admission alone. Saturday, Oct. 31 vs. Penticton - The perennial powerhouse Vees are once again picked to win it all in the BCHL. It doesn’t hurt that their roster includes two projected first-round NHL draft picks in Dante Fabbro and Tyson Jost. Wouldn’t it be neat to give them a scare on Hallowe’en night. They’re back again three times in the New Year — on January 15 and 27, and on February 26. Thursday, Dec. 31 vs. Coquitlam - It’s New Year’s Eve, and the Cents would like nothing better than to ring in 2016 with a win over the Express. Saturday, Feb. 27 vs. Wenatchee - The BCHL’s newest franchise visits Merritt for the first time ever. If the preseason was any indication, the expansion Wild are going to be anything but doormats in their inaugural season.

MERRITT CENTENNIALS 2015-16 ROSTER UPDATE Goalies Anthony Pupplo (95)

Colten Lancaster (98)

Defencemen Malik Kaila (96) Cole Arcuiri (96) Nick Fiorentino (96) Michael Faulkner (96) Nick Cuglietta (96) Tyrell Buckley (97) Tyler Wickman (98) Forwards Zak Bowles (95) Ryan Forbes (95) Gavin Gould (96) Nick Fidanza (96) Nick Jermain (96) Brett Jewell (96) Colin Grannery (97) Ryan Finnegan (97) Zach Zorn (97) Henry Cleghorn (97) Cole Woodliffe (97) Riley Barnes (97) Michael Regush (98) Tyler Ward (99)

AWAY GAMES Fri., Sept. 11

West Kelowna

7:00 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 19

Trail

7:30 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 24 Surrey in Chilliwack

7:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 2

Penticton

7:00 p.m.

Sun. Oct. 4

Surrey

4:00 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 7

Salmon Arm

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 16

Vernon

7:00 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 21

Trail

7:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 30

Penticton

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 6

West Kelowna

7:00 p.m.

Tues., Nov. 10

Vernon

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 13

Salmon Arm

7:00 p.m.

Wed., Nov. 18

Vernon

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 27

Langley

7:15 p.m.

Wed., Dec. 2

Penticton

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Dec. 11

Nanaimo

7:00 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 12

Powell River

7:15 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 13

Chilliwack

5:00 p.m.

Fri., Dec. 18

Vernon

7:00 p.m.

Wed., Jan. 6

Coquitlam

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 8

West Kelowna

7:00 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 16

Wenatchee

7:05 p.m.

Tues., Jan. 19

Salmon Arm

7:00 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 30

Prince George

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 5

Salmon Arm

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 12

Cowichan Valley 7:00 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 13

Victoria

7:00 p.m.

Sun., Feb. 14

Alberni Valley

2:00 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 19

Trail

7:30 p.m.

Rookie Regush earns scholarship to Cornell Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The BCHL’s 201516 regular season hasn’t even begun and already a Merritt Centennials player has earned himself a scholarship to a prestigious American NCAA Div. 1 university. The Cents announced this week that rookie centre Michael Regush from Surrey has accepted an academic scholarship to Cornell, an Ivy League school located in Ithaca, New York. Regush, who turns 17 on Saturday, played last season with the

Delta Hockey Academy, where he scored 17 goals and added 16 assists for 33 points in 28 regular-season games. “We are extremely happy for Michael,” Centennials head coach and GM Joe Martin stated in the press release. “Being able to commit to one of the top academic NCAA Division 1 schools in the United States is quite a feat. “Michael is a very coachable kid, and a student of the game who wants to play at a very high level,” Martin later added.

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Garthwaite family enjoys banner rodeo weekend Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The three-member Garthwaite family from Mammette Lake put on a fine show on the weekend at the local Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo and further afield. Mike Garthwaite, 40, demonstrated that the “old guy still has it” (his wife’s words, not mine), laying down a time of 3.5 seconds to win the steer wrestling event over a field that included many of Canada’s best. He picked up a winner’s cheque for $1,491. “It was just my second rodeo this year, so I was pretty pleased,” Garthwaite said. “I watched Cody Cassidy go with the same steer in the slack Saturday morning. I knew that I would need a good start.” Garthwaite is a former National High School Rodeo champion (1993). He was also the first Canadian to win the National Circuit Finals in the U.S. (2003). Barrel racer Katie Garthwaite, Mike’s wife, wasn’t as lucky in Merritt, as she and her horse, Frenchy, went wide on the first barrel and failed to place in the top ten. Garthwaite more than made up for a disappointing run on

57TH ANNUAL NICOLA VALLEY PRO RODEO OFFICIAL RESULTS Bareback Steer Wrestling Saddle Bronc Tie-Down Roping Ladies Barrel Racing Bull Riding Team Roping

TAKIN’ LIFE BY THE HORNS Mammette Lake cowboy Mike Garthwaite (above) won the steer wrestling event at the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo on the weekend with a time of 3.5 seconds. His wife, Katie, and daughter, Gracie, also competed in the two-day event. Ian Webster/Herald

her home turf with an impressive third-place finish the next day in Armstrong. Her pay day totalled $2,233. “That should pretty well guarantee Katie a spot in the CFR (Canadian Rodeo Finals) in Edmonton in October,” her husband said. Completing the family trifecta, Mike and Katie’s eight-year-old daughter Gracie, a star on the B.C. Little Britches Rodeo circuit this summer, placed second in the peewee barrel race competition at the intermission on Sunday, just behind her good friend

Maya Starrs, also from Merritt. Other locals ‘done good’ to use the vernacular. Former Merritt resident Joe Roberson backed up last week’s win at the local ranch rodeo with another victory in the saddle bronc event at the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo. Roberson is currently a ranch hand for the Frolek Cattle Co., located east of Kamloops. The ladies’ barrel racing competition went to another B.C. resident, Gaylene Buff of Westwold. Third place went to Julie leggett from Kamloops.

The remaining pro rodeo events on the weekend went to cowboys from Alberta, led by leading Canadian Cody DeMoss from Watervalley. The businessmen’s calf dressing event at the beginning of each day’s performance was once again a huge success with rollicking action and hilarious mayhem. Loon Lake Ranch emerged the winners on Saturday, while the Lower Nicola Fire Rescue took top honours on Sunday. Both teams donated their $500 prizes to the Nicola Valley Food Bank.

Boys Steer Riding

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Local riders felled by injuries Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt’s own Ty Pozzobon was unable to compete in the bull riding event at the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo on Sunday after breaking his leg in Ellensburg, Washington the night before. Pozzobon successfully rode his bull to a score of 85 points in Ellensburg. Unfortunately, while on the ground after dismounting, Pozzobon was stomped on by the bull, breaking the femur bone in his left leg in three places. This is the third year in a row that the

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24-year-old Pozzobon has had his season cut short by injury. Meanwhile, in North Carolina, former Merrittonian Dana Cooke, 28, incurred multiple fractures of her pelvic bone when her mount , FE Ophelia, fell on her during the Five Points Horse Trials at the Carolina Horse Park in Hoke County,

N.C. Cooke, who lives and works at the nearby Kingfisher Equestrian Centre in Mooresville, N.C., was competing in the three-day event with three horses when the accident happened. Both Merritt athletes remain in hospital, but are resting comfortably and already beginning their rehabilitation.

Cents’ regular season begins with home-and-home series against West Kelowna From Page 17 “We just concentrated on finding a way to win the hockey game, and we did. The guys pulled together and played really well. It was nice to see that.” Saturday, in front of 400-plus fans at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, the Cents were victims of their own sloppy, disconnected play as they lost to the Rivermen 7-3. Merritt scorers in the loss were thirdyear Centennial Gavin Gould, Woodliffe and rookie Zach Zorn. “We looked a little bit tired,” Martin conceded, “and the insertions into the lineup

didn’t help. No one was working together. The chemistry just wasn’t there. Normally, in the regular season, you would never make that many changes after a win.” Following Saturday night’s game, Martin and assistant coach Matt Samson pared the numbers down, releasing several players and re-assigning others to Junior B clubs. As of Tuesday of this week, the Centennials were down to 23 bodies in camp, just one over the league limit come opening night of the regular season. In goal, the Cents have returnee Anthony Pupplo and 17-year-old

PUTTIN’ IT HOME Cents’ rookie Zach Zorn (12) buries Merritt’s final goal in his team’s 7-3 loss to the Langley Rivermen at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Saturday night. The Cents won the first half of the home-and-home series in Langley, 5-4 in overtime. Ian Webster/Herald

rookie Colten Lancaster. On the blueline, veterans Malik Kaila, Cole Arcuri and

Tyrell Buckley are joined by newcomers Michael Faulkner, Nick Fiorentino, Tyler

Wickman and Nick Cuglietta. The latter is a cousin of Centennials graduate Diego

Cuglietta. Up front, the cast of forwards includes vets Gavin Gould, Zak Bowles, Nick Fidanza and Colin Grannary, along with new acquisitions Nick Jermain, Brett Jewell, Ryan Finnegan, Zach Zorn, Cole Woodliffe, Michael Regush, Henry Cleghorn, Riley Barnes and Ryan Forbes. Barnes is a Merritt minor hockey product who played last season with the Golden Rockets of the KIJHL, while Forbes is a 20-year-old just picked up from the Nanaimo Clippers for future considerations. Martin cautions that the Cents’ roster is not yet finalized, and there

could well be some comings and goings in the next few days and even weeks. The Centennials are using this week’s practices to get ready for their season-opening, home-and-home series with the much-hated West Kelowna Warriors this weekend. Merritt travels the Connector on Friday for a 7 p.m. start at Royal LePage Place, then hosts the Warriors on Saturday night in the Cents’ home opener. The puck drops Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Be early for player introductions. Let’s give this year’s Centennials a rousing welcome to the beautiful Nicola Valley.

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BOARD is hosting the 5th annual car show in Ashcroft on Sunday Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. All cars, truck and cruisers welcome. Dash plaques and the Fall Fair is on. Contact Cam at 250-453-9308 FMI.

BC Thanksgiving Food Drive The annual BC Thanksgiving Food Drive is preparing to re-stock the shelves of the Merritt Food Bank. On Sept. 19 volunteers will be collecting food donations from the homes of Merritt residents sorting the food and delivering it to the Food Bank. You can help by filling the bag that will be left on your doorstep just prior to the 19th. Leave the bag on your front step Saturday morning for collection. If you can help by distributing bags in your neighbourhood and collecting them, your help will be most gratefully accepted. Please call Ruth at 250 378-8160 for more information. Visit bctfooddrive.org for more information about this Province-wide annual event.

Nicola Valley Film Society presents: “PRIDE” Rated PG at 7:00 p.m. Sept. 21 at the NVIT LECTURE THEATRE. Parking is FREE and there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. For more info phone 378-3974.

Conayt Bingo Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave.

Conayt Elders Drop In Centre Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 8:30 a.m. – noon, 2164 Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome – just come out and visit! For information contact Deloris at 250-3785107.

LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Living with the Loss Support Group Wednesday 7 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. #12-2025 Granite Ave, Merritt. Call 250280-4040.

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

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Knitwits Love to knit or crochet? Come on down to Brambles Bakery Thursday evenings bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun. (1st Thursday of the month)

Nicola Naturalist Society Members’s Photo Night - Thursday, Sept 17, 7 p.m. at NVIT Lecture Theatre. Come and enjoy excellent photos of local wildlife and nature. All welcome - membership or donation.

Merritt Community Choir The adult Merritt Community Choir will be starting up again for the fall/Christmas season on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. in the lunchroom at Collettville Elementary School. We are always looking for new voices to join us and to share in the joy of singing! Questions? Phone Ellen at 250-378-9899.

Farewell Tea fo Andrea Rogers Saturday, Sept. 12 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Baillie House. Please come and share your memories of Andrea.

Nicola Valley Better Breathers Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at the Trinity Uniteed Church Hall, 1899 Quilchena Avenue. Mobility Exercises DVD from the Respiratory Clinic. Everyone attending with receive a copy of the DVD to use at home. For more info acall BC Lunch Assocaition 1-800-666-5864 or Richie Gage at 250-378-6266.

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Remember from last week we talked you were to get to Heaven, would you feel about the father’s involvement in the son’s comfortable there? wedding? All of these unhealthy things will have When the father sent out his servants to to be left behind if we want to be a part of invite people to his son’s marriage, he also that heavenly wedding party. Jesus wants provided them with a special wedding to give us the strength to overcome these garment they could wear so that they struggles and addictions we carry. We just would feel well dressed and comfortable have to ask Him. in the special occasion. As I watch the things going on with our When Jesus sent his disciples out to the weather and people I think about what whole world the gospel was to provide was written about these things in the Bible. people with a “wedding garment.” The Jesus loves us. He invites us to a place He “wedding garment” is not a special wish or has prepared. Let’s take a look and check dream but a change of heart and love. It all of this out. Let us take Jesus at His word, makes people feel good and comfortable not what others say. in the presence of Jesus, and the saints God loves us. and angels in Heaven. Jesus paid a big price for you and One day a man that I have gotten to me. He wants us to be ready for that know on my daily walk, was in a swing on most glorious surprise, His return, His second his lawn, so I went in just to say hello. He coming. was smoking. I knew he smoked. In his other hand he held a bottle of beer. As I We will spend eternity in Heaven. It’s sat down down he knew I didn’t use these hard to believe, but Jesus said, and His sorts of things because it is not good for the word will not fail. God said so and if He said body. so, I believe it. He said, “If I want to smoke I will smoke.” Fine, I thought, that’s your choice, but if if

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Diane, sometimes the Ă&#x20AC;ery Irish lass but always the vibrant lady, enjoyed life, laughter and her beloved family. Diane is in our hearts and in our mindsâ&#x20AC;Śso when you miss her just go thereâ&#x20AC;Śto your heartâ&#x20AC;Śto your mind and visit. She will welcome you just as she always did with kindness and a heart full of love. Diane is remembered by four children (and spouses): Kim Whipp, Cole (Marg) Hall, Clayton (Sherrie) and Kyle (Kelly) Hall; nine grandchildren: Amber and Jared; Clinton, Ben and Samantha; Jayden and Angelina; Kristofer and Kayleigh; and three great grandchildren: James, Abby and Kassandra. Diane is also survived by her sisters: Sylvia, Kathy and Nancy and her brother in law George (Bev) Hall. She was preceded in death by her husband Ken. Memorial Service was held: 2 pm Saturday, September 5, 2015 At the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witnesses in Merritt. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all those who have supported us during this time of loss.

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Andy y Cichon We are sad to announce the passing of Andy Cichon aged 55 years. Andy passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2015. Sadly missed by his wife Jeannie, son Travis, stepson Beaudon (Tammy), step daughter Jeanette, mother Eva, sister Eileen (Glen), brothers; Con (Dora), George, brother-in-law Ken, mother-in-law Rosie, father-in-law Gerry, granddaughters; Shana, Katie, Vienna, many nieces and nephews as well as many relatives & friends. He is predeceased by his father Leo and sister Cris. A celebration of life will be held at the Aberdeen Inn Pub on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 1 pm. Should friend desire, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation. The family would like to thank LNIB, LNIB Health Centre, Merritt Home Health & Support Workers, Hospice Volunteers and Courtesy Corner Store for all of their help in our time of need.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Recreation Department Job Posting Recreation Assistant Department: Recreation Position Title: Recreation assistant Hours: 12-20 hrs per week, evenings and some weekends Start Date: September 28th Term: Permanent Wage: Negotiable Reports to: Recreation/Shulus Arena Manager Summary of responsibilities Under the direction of Arena/Recreation Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and participating in recreational programs and events for Lower Nicola Indian Band youth, adults and elders. Duties and tasks • Work with instructors and co-worker ensuring all participants are satisÀed • Develop recreational programs that interests youth, adults and elders • Must be willing to participate with youth during activities • Report to LNIB membership on a monthly basis through LNIB newsletter • Driving and maintenance of LNIB recreation van • Ensure LNIB and other facilities are properly taken care of following use by the recreation department • Work within recreation budget • Organize fundraising events for recreation department special events Qualiﬁcations: • High school completion with one to two years related work experience, or an appropriate combination of education and experience, preferably with First Nation’s community services. • A valid class 4 driver’s license or willing to complete and pass the driving test • Background working with First Nation youth • Excellent communication and high energy while working with youth • Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher • A team worker with a great work ethic, a self-starter and able to work independently • Ability to speak or willingness to learn the N’lakapamux language • Must be willing to produce a criminal record and a vulnerable sector check Deadline to apply: Friday September 18th, 4:00PM Apply To: Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 E-mail: executiveassistant@lnib.net Fax: 250-378-6188

Lower Nicola Indian Band Shulus Community Arena Job Posting Arena Maintenance Assistant Department: Arena Position Title: Arena Maintenance Assistant Hours: 16-20 hrs per week, evenings and weekends Start Date: September 28th/2016 Term: Until March 31st 2016 Wage: Negotiable Reports to: Recreation/Shulus Arena Manager Summary of responsibilities Under the direction of Arena/Recreation Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for all arena maintenance and zamboni duties while on shift. Duties and tasks • Drive and operate the Zamboni and other various types of hand operated tools and equipment • Resurface the ice sheet in such a manner that its condition is kept in good conditions at all times • Will handle services and needs of general public, such as, but not limited to program questions, phone calls etc • Follow and direct others to follow the posted safety standards • Complete all janitorial tasks whenever needed to provide a tidy and respectable facility • Will take mechanical readings and record properly on all equipment in the arena • Perform other duties as assigned or directed • Arrive to work every day, on time as scheduled

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