Merritt Herald - September 25, 2014

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Dance classes back in action

By Emily Wessel

Lizette Nel (centre) teaches classes for all age groups at the Love to Dance Academy, including the Dancing Divas program for people 18 and older. Emily Wessel/Herald

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After a summer of uncertainty, Merritt’s dance studio is bustling once again.

Classes for every age from infant to senior are in full swing after their Sept. 2 startup.

“I just want this building to be alive with music and joy and movement, so we’re getting there,” dance instructor Lizette Nel said.

The road to enlivening the Olde Courthouse Arts Centre with dance wasn’t a smooth one.

In the spring, Nel was unexpectedly deported to South Africa after a bureaucratic debacle over her rate of pay.

The departure of Merritt’s sole ballet teacher meant the indefinite closure of the studio and suspension of all lessons.

Because Nel worked for $15 an hour instead of the $25 an hour she was recommended in a Labour Market Opinion when she moved to Merritt in late 2012, the federal department Service Canada launched an investigation into her work permit renewal application.

Service Canada investigates cases to prevent exploitation of foreign workers.

However, Nel offered to work for the lower wage while the dance school’s enrolment picked up, and she was not being exploited by the Merritt Dance Society.

While Nel was back in South Africa, directors with the Merritt Dance Society kept the ball rolling to keep enrolment up with the hopes she’d be able to return in the fall.

“We weren’t guaranteed anything. We were just always thinking positive, that this would be the outcome, that there’d be classes in September,” Merritt Dance Society director Clare Anderson said.

“But so many people gave up their time and money and their efforts, and I haven’t seen a cause like that before.”

The efforts of the directors paid off, and to date, the dance studio has about 70 students.

That’s maintaining the enrolment level Nel worked to achieve from

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the original dozen students she’d had when

she began working in Merritt.

The unusual situation around Nel’s deportation garnered media attention around Canada, which came as a surprise to her.

“We never asked for any of the media to come and give it exposure, it just happened,” Nel said. “It was pretty amazing.”

Anderson said the media attention was a good thing as it put pressure on people involved in the case to expedite Nel’s application to return to Canada.

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Enrolment high upon teacher’s return From Page 2 Nel and her husband Herman returned to Canada in mid-August and no sooner were they back in Merritt than they were in the dance studio, giving it a fresh coat of paint and a thorough cleaning.

But there is a silver lining to all the trouble they went through — besides, of course, having the dance instructor back in Merritt.

Anderson said it taught the dance students and directors alike the importance of perseverance. “When Lizette and Herman did have to leave, a lot of [the kids] were pretty crushed,� Anderson said. “Everyone was trying to be positive and say they’re coming back, but we didn’t really know when. So for them to see it happen, it’s the best case scenario: not only is she back, there’s more classes, we have a freshly painted studio, everyone’s willing to just go, go, go.�

Nel said she was amazed to see all the work the society and volunteers were doing during a time of such uncertainty as to the future of dance lessons in Merritt. “Maybe they don’t realize it now, maybe when they’re grown-ups or sometime in future, they will carry with them some idea or some memory that if things go wrong, you can actually try to make a change and make a difference,� Nel said.

For now, Nel is ready to put the past behind her and follow the positive trajectory the local dance studio seems to be on. “It’s no use wasting your energy on the past. It’s better now to use your energy on the future,� she said.

That future includes instruction assistance from her daughter, Vanessa van Rensburg, as well as a handful of new dance programs.

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The Local General Election is set for Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors to City Council and three (3) School Trustees to the Board of School District No. 58.

Applications are invited for the position of Roads and Utilities Working Foreman for the Public Works Department in the City of Merritt.

Applications are invited for the position of Part Time Building/Plumbing Inspector for the Planning & Development Services Department in the City of Merritt.

The official list of candidates will be announced October 20, 2014.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca

Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2014 and should be addressed to:

Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 03, 2014 and should be addressed to:

Carole Fraser Human Resources Manager P.O. Box 189, 2185 Voght St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by e-mail: cfraser@merritt.ca

Carole Fraser, Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL? Nomination packages including information and nomination forms will be available at City Hall starting on Friday, August 22, 2014.

To qualify to be nominated, a person must be: • Age eighteen (18) years or older on November 15, 2014; • A Canadian citizen; • A resident of British Columbia for the past six months; and • Not disqualified from voting in an election in B.C., being nominated, elected or holding office You do not have to live within the municipal boundaries of the City of Merritt.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

You must be nominated in writing by two (2) qualified electors of the City of Merritt in order to run for Mayor or Councillor or School Trustee.

Nomination forms must be filed in person during the Nomination Period which runs from 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 30 to 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014.

Those who may be interested in running for Merritt City Council can receive information about Municipal government, the role of Council, time commitment of a Council Member and what to expect if elected.

Contact Us Carole Fraser, Chief Election Officer 250-378-8614 cfraser@merritt.ca

Next council meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014

CITY OF MERRITT NOTICE OF 2014 TAX SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 254 of the Community Charter, properties listed hereunder will be offered for sale for recovery of outstanding property taxes on Monday, September 29, 2014, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber at the Merritt City Hall at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C., unless delinquent taxes plus interest thereon are sooner paid. Payment for either settlement of outstanding taxes or purchase of property at Tax Sale shall be Cash, Money Order, Certified Cheque or Bank Draft. The minimum bid on a property will be the upset price for that specific property and is subject to change until the time of the Tax Sale.

It should be noted that the sale is not final and that the purchase is subject to redemption within one year from the day the annual sale began. Redemption price will be the upset price at time of tax sale plus any taxes paid by the purchaser, plus interest as set by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development on the preceding and on any surplus bid.

NOTE: Purchase of a Tax Sale Property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act. The tax is based on fair market value and calculated at a rate of 1% on the first $200,000.00 of value and 2% on the balance.

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PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, September 30th, 2014 at 7:00PM Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday September 30th 2014 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: APPLICANT: Rattan Hospitality Inc.

LOCATION: 3969 Crawford Avenue

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2 SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 91 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN KAP78127 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2179, 2014 proposes to amend the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw 1894, 2004 by rezoning the above noted property from C7, (Tourism Commercial) to C4 (Highway Commercial) to permit a hotel development, an associated convention centre, and a restaurant. For all the permitted uses in C4, Highway Commercial please refer to the Zoning Bylaw 1894, 2004 on the City’s website.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendment and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm on September 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29 and including 30th, 2014 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at www.merritt.ca Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods:

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BY FAX: 250-378-2600

BY MAIL:City of Merritt, Planning & Development Services Manager, PO Box 189, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Services Manager at 250-3788620 or at soflaherty@merritt.ca This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Note: this is the second of two consecutive Public Notices Dated this 25th day of September 2014

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Mayor urges Merrittonians to vote in Nov. 15 election

By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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With the municipal election less than two months away, Merritt Mayor Susan Roline has a message for Merrittonians: get out and vote.

That message was delivered via part one of a twopart letter titled How do we make November the best election ever in Merritt? posted on the City of Merritt website back in August.

Roline told the Herald she wrote the letter to let voters know what they should be aware of and what they should be looking for in their governance structure.

“Demanding more from their council other than just fixing individual’s issues,” Roline told the Herald in an interview. “That’s all we seem to be doing. We’re reacting all the time, not being proactive to put proper policy in place and proper bylaws in place that would mitigate some of this reaction stuff.”

In the letter, the mayor wrote that skipping the vote

Skipping the vote ‘is not rebellion — it’s surrender.’

— MERRITT MAYOR SUSAN ROLINE

“is not rebellion — it’s surrender.”

“They think they can’t change nothing, so they give up, they don’t even bother going out to vote anymore,” Roline said.

Roline writes that she believes there is rampant cynicism in politics these days that can be changed if those elected practice a balance between individual concerns and overall public benefit.

In the letter, Roline writes that an elected official must work as part of a team to get things done, and must work for the greater good.

She said she’d like to see more people making informed votes and taking an interest in local issues.

She said she’d also like to see younger people voting

and getting involved in politics so they have a say in decisions that are going to affect this community for decades to come.

Roline said part two of her letter is still in the works.

Part one of the letter is posted on the city’s website at merritt.ca.

Gage not running for reelection to school board With the Nov. 15 election date looming, long-time School District 58 trustee Richie Gage announced he won’t be running for re-election to his seat on the board.

Gage made the announcement at the school board meeting on Sept. 17.

He has been a school trustee for nine years. Prior to holding an elected position, Gage’s career in the district spanned 30 years and a variety of positions, including teacher, school principal and district superintendent.

Merrittonians will elect three school trustees to the board of School District 58 on election day.

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Nicola-Canford almost complete

By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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For students at Nicola-Canford Elementary, it’s not just welcome to a new school year — it’s welcome to a new school.

As students returned to class for the first official full day Tuesday, those at the Lower Nicola elementary got a look at their new modular classrooms.

The new school was a $3 million pilot project of the Ministry of Education. Demolition of the old school began last June, and students were relocated to Merritt’s former Coquihalla Middle School while construction of the new building took place throughout the year.

Though it’s not 100 per cent complete, Nicola-Canford has been granted a temporary occupancy permit and has passed all the health and safety inspections it needs to be open for classes.

There is less than $60,000 worth of work to do on the new school, some of which is outside the building, including car stops and fencing, School District 58 superintendent Steve McNiven told trustees at their Sept. 17 meeting.

Crews are anticipated to finish up work on the school while classes are in session for a few days.

“There may be some challenges and some bumps in the road, but we’re excited about the building,” McNiven said. “It’s a great place for learning, just a fabulous facility for our students.”

McNiven said the permanent occupancy permit inspection was imminent, but had to wait until picket lines were cleared.

Once the school is 100 per cent completed, the district will host a grand opening event, which is expected to take place in early October.

“A lot of people who aren’t connected there now but were, will want to be there,” trustee Richie Gage said.

The project has paid off for the local district, SD58 secretarytreasurer Kevin Black told trustees.

The district’s deferred capital revenue is $19 million as opposed to $14.4 last year, directly related to the increase because of NicolaCanford’s construction.

The investment in a new school also bumped the district’s non-financial tangible assets up to $25.4 million compared to last year’s $20.9 million.

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Nicola-Canford construction boosts SD58’s assets School board trustees finalized their financial statements for the 2013-14 school year at their regular meeting on Sept. 17.

The audited statement pegs the district’s financial assets at a $2.1 million increase over the previous school year because of the new construction at Nicola-Canford, a $3 million pilot project by the Ministry of Education.

The district will also pocket 20 per cent of the $407,000 it saved during the teachers’ strike, and pay the ministry back the remaining 80 per cent.

The district came in just shy of $3 million under its 2014 budget for instruc-

tion for a variety of reasons, including the teachers’ strike, CUPE wage expenses (which will be paid out shortly now that the agreement with support workers has been ratified), and some aboriginal education dollars that weren’t spent according to the budget.

“We did have some contingencies in there and there were some items that weren’t done due to the strike,” SD58 secretary-treasurer Kevin Black said.

The district’s statement of financial position is a snapshot of where the district was at as of June 30.

“This really is just a summary of how we get to accumulate a surplus,” Black told the board.

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TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE Families living beyond the regular school bus routes may be eligible for transportation assistance for the 2014/2015 school year and are asked to make application before October 17, 2014 regardless of whether transportation assistance was received in the past. Applications after this date will be approved as of the date the application is received, and will not be retroactive. Please note that parents of kindergarten students who are required to pick their child up or bring them to the school at lunchtime may also qualify.

Transportation Assistance forms can be picked up at the School Board Office in Merritt, 1550 Chapman Street.

Parents are reminded that road/ weather conditions may cause delays/ cancellations to the regular bus run(s).

In extreme circumstances, notice of delays will be announced over the local radio station and the school will attempt to contact parents by phone, in order that children do not wait extended time periods at a bus stop.

ATTENTION MOTORISTS 1. RED ALTERNATING OVERHEAD FLASHING LIGHTS: Stop when approaching a school bus from either direction (minimum 10 metres). This means the school bus is stopped to either load or unload students. Wait until the red lights stop flashing and the driver indicates it is safe to proceed or until the bus moves off. Watch for students crossing the road.

2. AMBER ALTERNATING OVERHEAD FLASHING LIGHTS: Slow down and proceed with caution and be prepared to stop as the bus will be stopping to either load or unload students.

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4. CURB STOPS: The School District employs curb stops.

• The school bus will display the 4 Way Amber Flashing Lights, the same as at railway crossings.

• Extra caution is required on the part of the motorists while the bus is stopped to watch for students disembarking and possibly crossing the road.

• Wait until the red/amber lights stop flashing and the driver indicates it is safe to proceed or until the bus moves off.

For more information, call the Maintenance Supervisor at School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) 250-378-5161

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HERALD OPINION Report card time for local politicians

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – This November, voters will be hiring local politicians for a four-year term, rather than three.

It’s a good time to ask some tough questions about the performance of councils on the job they are assigned to do, as opposed to posturing about senior government matters.

Remember when it was fashionable for city councils to declare their communities “a nuclear weapons-free zone”? You can still see the signs entering Vancouver and Nanaimo.

Alert voters may wonder: “Did they really think we’re that stupid?” Yes, they did. And some of them still do.

To illustrate, allow me to introduce my poster child for bad local government, Victoria city councillor Ben Isitt.

A long-time NDP activist, Isitt got elected three years ago after raising his name recognition with a couple of runs for mayor. His rookie term has been notable for a series of stunts that extend his career as a professional student, campus radical and occasional history lecturer.

One of Isitt’s big studies is the influence of Soviet communism on the B.C. NDP. He was on one of his visits to Russia earlier this year when President Vladimir Putin was having his way with Crimea.

Isitt’s fondness for state control was on display last fall when aboriginal protesters disrupted natural gas drilling in New Brunswick, torching several police vehicles in the process.

Isitt took to his Facebook page to decry the federal government’s use of police against the population, and suggested Canada should emulate Venezuela, where petroleum resources benefit the people rather than corporations.

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Prolonged adolescence truly puzzling Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS Of all the puzzling things a person could do, spending extra years in high school when they don’t have to has to be one of the most baffling.

When I was 16, I was not exactly an amazing person. I was the embodiment of a constant tug-of-war between teenage arrogance and crippling self-doubt wrapped in a coating of

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acne-prone skin. For obvious reasons, this is not a scene I would like to revisit, let alone spend more than a decade in.

But in fact, that is exactly what one 34-yearold woman in the U.S. has done.

Born into a rocky family situation — to put it lightly — Charity Johnson reportedly spent her whole life looking for a place to belong.

She was in and out of foster care as a kid, and at 14 was living in a group home without contact with her parents.

Various circumstances prevented Charity’s relatives from caring for her; her father was in jail for murder; her mother was homeless and transient

until her death in 2002; her grandmother was dead; her sister died of leukemia; others couldn’t or wouldn’t take her in.

Without any family, she stayed in the group home, and eventually moved in with a long-lost sister who had resurfaced. The sister was seven years older than her and married with kids.

After a while, that situation failed and Johnson spent more time in a troubled youth home. Finally, she aged out of Texas’ child foster care system.

She found a family to take her in, and is reported to have graduated from an alternative high school at age 23.

Again, that living situation soured, and so she went online and found

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another mother figure to take her in.

She repeated this for years, moving all around the U.S., living with different “moms” ranging from a Nevada housekeeper to an Ohio pastor.

She would find vulnerable people to take her in under the guise of her own vulnerability.

Indeed, she was a vulnerable person, but she took advantage of people who were looking for love as much as she was.

Eventually, someone in Longview, a city of 81,000, got wind of what was up from a former “mom,” and she was found out.

The news she was much older than she reported shocked even her 23-yearold boyfriend, who believed

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she was 18.

She spent 29 days in jail after pleading guilty to the misdemeanour charge of failing to identify herself to a police officer. Her fate in the city is uncertain, and she is reportedly keeping a low profile and working at McDonald’s.

The revelation of her transgressions have elicited a wide variety of reactions: some washed their hands of her, others promised to forgive her, and still others only wanted to understand her.

It’s a bizarre thing to do and she may be the first to have gone so long, but she certainly isn’t the first to lie about her age to re-enrol in high school.

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YOUR OPINION

Potential of Sturgis festival lost on Merritt Dear Editor,

RAFFLE FOR THE RANGE Richard Kitsch of the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club accepts a cheque for $1,000 from Wal-Mart assistant manager Michelle Bacon. The store matched what the club raised selling raffle tickets dollar-for-dollar up to $500. The money will be used for the club’s general operations, including maintenance of the gun range.

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Clinging to glory days From Page 8 A 22-year-old man in Tennessee reportedly faked a high school transcript so he could enrol and play basketball in 2013.

A 21-year-old man in Michigan fudged his age so he could enrol and play football in 2012.

If it sounds like something out of the movies, that’s because there are movies about adults pretending they’re teenagers to go back to high school.

In 21 Jump Street, which was a TV show in the ’80s and spawned two movies in the last couple of years, a couple of rookie cops went back to high school to bust various crimes taking place at teenager-oriented venues.

Never Been Kissed, the landmark 1999 rom-com starring Drew Barrymore, follows a reporter going undercover at a high school who ends up flourishing there as she never could during her embarrassing youth — hence the title of the

movie.

The difference with these characters and their real-life counterparts is that the characters’ work — their adult careers — are what leads them to fake it ’til they make it.

The real people clinging to adolescence more closely resemble Channing Tatum’s character in the first 21 Jump Street movie.

He was a cool guy in high school and expects to breeze through his undercover work, reliving his glory days.

The thing is, times have changed and he’s no longer the cool guy he once was — a discovery that rocks his world.

While the teenage years may be ugly at times, they are a necessary phase on the trajectory of life. The idea is to go through them, learn from them, and then grow out of them.

But sometimes there’s a flaw and someone goes way off the trajectory, resulting in a truth that is stranger than fiction.

It is unfortunate that anyone wishing to host a festival of any sort walks in the shadow of past events and festivals. There doesn’t seem to be room for the new and the brave in this town.

I was one of many from the Royal Canadian Legion #96 who volunteered to do the beer garden for Sturgis Canada.

To the best of my knowledge, there was little to no support from city hall and the chamber of commerce. That makes two strikes against. The weather did not co-operate for the first day — three strikes. Gossip on the street saying Burton Cummings was cancelled (the fourth strike) added to the failure.

Many comments were made about money that was owed to parties from other festivals,

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‘All should think before they speak, open-mindedly, fairly, and above all informed, before they say no or speak out of turn.’

— LETTER WRITER MARION TILLOTSON

making five strikes. I must have said 30 or more times, this is not other festivals: this is Sturgis.

As one of the volunteers, I wish the people of Merritt to understand we were treated with respect and open communication. I would support another event hosted by Stur-

gis. Our volunteers were given day passes, equal to $100, and could see the show with their passes. The Burton Cummings show was fabulous.

I see bike owners no differently than classic car owners. Huge investments go into a vehicle — any vehicle.

Manoeuvres require a great deal of practice, and should be appreciated. Clubs from both Canada and the U.S. spent thousands to come and entertain you, to no avail.

To sum it all up: all should think before they speak, openmindedly, fairly, and above all informed, before they say no or speak out of turn.

The potential was lost, and it is so unfortunate.

Marion Tillotson Merritt

Voters must ask questions From Page 8 Venezuela sells gasoline for nine cents a gallon, the late Hugo Chavez’s gift to his people after nationalizing the oil industry. The capital, Caracas, is famous for extreme poverty, brutally suppressed riots, and a crime rate so bad it ranks among the world’s most dangerous cities.

How does Isitt’s political outlook translate to his role in local government?

This week local politicians gather in Whistler for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. One of Isitt’s first contributions a couple of years ago was at a UBCM workshop on how to finance local infrastructure.

Isitt proposed setting up a municipal income tax. Presumably this would be on top of

property taxes.

In its wisdom, Victoria council appointed Isitt as their Capital Regional District representative. In that capacity he led the charge against Canada Post’s decision to wind up doorto-door delivery for the minority of people who aren’t already using community mailboxes.

After instructing Ottawa to accelerate the bankruptcy of this Crown corporation, Isitt began ordering the province to intervene in a dispute over Grace Islet, a rocky point off Salt Spring Island where an Alberta man is trying to build a retirement home. The dispute centres on aboriginal burial grounds and artifacts, and Isitt appointed himself advocate for the grievances of native people.

When the B.C. government didn’t follow his instructions, he demanded that the CRD

expropriate the land and evict the owner. Island politics being what it is, this was actually considered before cooler heads prevailed.

And how are things with the CRD’s real job while the Isitt circus rolls on? The most over-governed region in B.C. remains locked in a bitter turf war over a federally mandated sewage treatment project, and is on the verge of forfeiting hundreds of millions in provincial funds.

So voters should ask themselves a couple of questions this November. Is your council doing the job it was hired to do?

And do you trust these individuals with your wallet until the fall of 2018?

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Student trustee updates Some changes to the school district’s student trustee program may be coming down the pipeline.

The program had its first year as a pilot project during the 2013-14 school year, with two high school students to represent Merritt and two to represent Princeton.

The board is considering running the program again this school year with two students from each end of the district, only this time, having one from Grade 11 and one Grade 12 in each town.

Trustees are also considering a staggered term of six or 12 months to make the program available to more students and

RAISING THE BAR Merritt’s Grace Bergmann (left) raised $1,400 at her third annual fundraiser yard and bake sale Saturday in support of Operation Christmas Child, the international campaign that sees shoeboxes full of gifts for children in developing countries sent around the world.

to allow student trustees to train one another.

Trustee Tim Kroeker suggested inviting future trustees to functions the board is invited to rather than just monthly meetings.

Superintendent Steve McNiven suggested evaluating the election process for student trustees, as well as keeping in touch with the two other school districts in B.C. which run student trustee programs: School Districts 46 (Sunshine Coast) and 39 (Vancouver).

Trustee Leah Ward was tasked with compiling a handbook of roles and responsibilities for student trustees at the board’s meeting on Sept. 17.

Bergmann, 13, surpassed her goal of raising enough money to buy gifts to fill 60 shoeboxes by a long shot, and doubled last year’s total of $700.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, September 29th, 2014 6:30pm - 8:30pm 2172 Coutlee Ave, Merritt BC (The Family Place)

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New programs in the works From Page 3 Spanish and jazz classes are new and are proving to be a hit, with enrolment about 30 between just those classes. In fact, the first 10-week block of Spanish dance lessons is full and the society is planning for another one beginning in December.

As well, a new class for seniors with limited mobility is beginning on Oct. 5, which will take place at Trinity United Church and focus on liturgical movements.

The dance society also saw support in the form of a grant funded by four local people — three of whom donated a week’s worth of tips from their jobs.

That donation was divvied up by the dance society and distributed to students who would otherwise not be able to afford registration fees or dance costumes.

“It’s really special for me and Vanessa to see the kids’ faces in class — the ones that made use of this — their faces light up and it makes a difference,” Nel said. “And it’s not only about dancing, it’s about other things that they learn here as well.”

The society also accepts sponsorships from businesses for local people who wish to take dance lessons but can’t afford them.

Families applying for grants from the Merritt Dance Society must go through an application process that shows they’re financially needy and includes a letter from the potential recipient to show why he or she is interested in dance.

Registrations are

The three- and four-year-old ballerinis watch intently as dance instructor Lizette Nel reveals a tiny dancer inside a music box.

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Local auxiliary RCMP officer honoured RCMP Auxiliary Const. Graeme Beverley accepted his Police Officer Exemplary Service medal from Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens, Commanding Officer of the RCMP’s “E” Division, to recognize his 20 years of service with the detachment on Sept. 16 in Kamloops.

Beverley has been a part of the Merritt Auxiliary Constable program since 1987. He

previously volunteered with the Prince George RCMP prior to relocating to Merritt, where he continued to work as an auxiliary constable.

“Beverley has been an invaluable asset to the Merritt RCMP detachment over the years,” Const.

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BIRD’S-EYE BBQ The NVIT Welcome Back Barbecue saw many people stop in for some burgers, music and cake on Sept. 17.

NVIT has seen a 20 per cent increase in its enrolment this year over last.

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that Beverley has provided and continues to.”

Although auxiliary constables are volunteers, they are required to meet a high training standard and must complete a minimum of 160 hours per year.

Merritt councillors at UBCM

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Merritt’s mayor and council were not expected to sponsor a resolution at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention this week in Whistler, but still had plenty of topics to discuss.

Merritt representatives at the 111th UBCM convention will meet with three ministers over the course of the week — Health Minister Terry Lake, Justice Minister Suzanne Anton and

Transportation Minister Todd Stone — which is fewer than last year, Merritt Mayor Susan Roline said.

The mayor and councillors Dave Baker, Mike Goetz, Harry Kroeker and Neil Menard are attending the convention.

At a UBCM forum on rural health care this week, Lake said he’s looking to add 80 new rural ambulance paramedic positions over the next 18 months by combining their duties with local care facilities.

Lake said when a fulltime paramedic isn’t on call, he or she could be helping out at long-term care homes.

Roline said the city is meeting with Lake to discuss the amount of time B.C. Ambulance Service is called outside of Merritt and to discuss delayed response times.

Roline said the Merritt delegates will also provide the provincial government with an update on the city’s working relationship with the Interior Health Authority on bringing

back more services to the local hospital at that meeting with Lake.

She said the city is looking to expedite renovations to the hospital’s emergency room as well.

The meeting with Anton is to discuss court services in Merritt, Roline said, noting that Merritt’s courthouse — a facility leased from BC Hydro that was supposed to be a temporary setup — is not an adequate venue to serve the community.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS THANKSGIVING FEAST Volunteers sort through donations during Saturday’s collection of goods for the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive, a week-long food drive that takes place in dozens of communities across the province.

Local volunteers collected a total of about 3,000 pounds of food, all of which goes to the local food bank to distribute to Nicola Valley residents in need. Collection took place in the parking lot of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Merritt supports twinning pipeline From Page 11 “There isn’t proper meeting rooms for the lawyers to have discussions with their clients,� Roline said.

At the moment, the City of Merritt is looking into the possibility of purchasing the building the RCMP operates out of from the province, and would then explore the possibility of building an extension on that building, which would become the city’s new courthouse, Roline said. “We’re still investigating the purchase first because we have to do that first,�

Roline said. She said they want to let the minister

know about this idea to gain her support.

The meeting with Stone is to discuss the province’s plans regarding repaving Nicola Avenue and discuss plans to expand the road to four lanes where it narrows to two lanes, Roline said.

Roline said the reason for fewer scheduled meetings stems from the fact that council is already engaged in talks with certain ministers regarding topics they have brought up in the past, or because they have had an issue resolved.

Roline also told the Herald that setting up a meeting with a minister should be seen as a last resort and an

issue or request should go through all other appropriate channels first.

She pointed out the city’s support for the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion, and said Merritt needs other B.C. Interior communities to speak up and ensure Burnaby doesn’t “destroy this project.�

Burnaby’s mayor has come out in opposition to the pipeline expansion project coming through Burnaby and that community’s city council recently voted in favour of forwarding an emergency resolution to UBCM that aims to stop Kinder Morgan from conducting land surveys as

the energy company intends to tunnel through Burnaby Mountain. “It impacts us more than it does Burnaby in what it can give back to us. They’ll leave $39 million in this community through that project,� Roline said of Kinder Morgan’s estimated number of dollars the pipeline project will bring to Merritt.

On Wednesday, the mayor and council members were reportedly meeting with the president of Kinder Morgan to discuss what they want from Kinder Morgan in exchange for allowing them to use land to twin the pipeline.

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A standing-roomonly crowd of local politicians heard a summary of the June decision of the Supreme Court of Canada declaring title to 1,700 square kilometres of the Nemiah Valley near Williams Lake. The title area is no longer considered Crown land.

Alexis Creek First Nation Chief Percy Guichon called the landmark Tsilhqot’in Nation case “the first step to reconciliation” between aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities.

“For far too long, provincial and federal governments have somehow minimized First Nations’ rights,” Guichon told delegates. “It only has brought on negatives, such as legislating us to poverty on these small areas they call reserves.”

Vancouver lawyer Gregg Cockrill said the declaration of title on Tsilhqot’in lands may be the most significant court decision in B.C. history, and there will be many more to come,

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For areas not subject to title declarations, local governments do not have the same legal obligation to consult First Nations as the federal and provincial governments do, Cockrill said.

Xeni Gwet’in Chief Roger William, whose Tsilhqot’in community was the subject of the landmark case, said the next step is to build a positive relationship with the B.C. government. William praised Premier Christy Clark’s decision to be the first B.C. premier to visit his territory, and to agree to return in October to mark the 150th anniversary of the hanging of Tsilhqot’in chiefs in Quesnel during colonial times.

William, also an area director of the Cariboo Regional District, said the next step is to develop Tsilhqot’in laws to govern resource development.

In the wake of the federal government’s rejection of a gold mine project in the region, the Tsilhqot’in Nation has developed a draft mining policy.

Guichon said the draft has been presented to governments and industry for their input, and the goal is to work cooperatively on resource development as has been done in the forest industry in the region.

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IMMACULATE RANCHER

FIRST TIME BUYERS

NICELY LANDSCAPED

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.

Large 6 bedroom home in good area, close to school. 3 bedrooms up, 3 down, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, huge sundeck, fenced backyard, skylights and double garage.

2 bedrm mobile in one of the nicest parks.

1 bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living rm in the center.

The addition has a large enclosed porch & family rm.

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

Why rent when you could own this 3 bedroom home with 1.5 baths, newer windows and siding. Close to schools. Has 100 amp service and a carport in the 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.

3 bedrm modular home with ground level entry.

Extra room for hobby, storage or family room.

Quiet location on large lot privately fenced with garden area. Central A/C, newer vinyl siding, thermal pane windows and many upgrades.

Enjoy this well cared for 3 bedrm home & nicely landscaped yard. The woodstove warms the open concept kitchen & living room accented by laminate floors. Relax on either deck.

#2215

#2167

#2185

4 bedrm, 2 bath home on the Bench, meticulously maintained with many upgrades such as windows, doors, furnace, HW tank in 2011 and central A/C. Private backyard, lots of extra parking.

Nice 2 bedroom rancher close to downtown and seniors center with newer furnace and HW tank. Concrete foundation, and fenced private yard with shop. Quick Possession.

#2203

4 separately titled side by side duplexes, a total of 8 units rentable. Some long term tenants. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bath, kitchen & living room, Fenced backyards.

Newer roof, 100 amp service.

#2212

#2266

CORNER LOT

DOWNTOWN

#2183

$445,000

GOOD STARTER HOME

#2287

$268,000

#1967

NEWER APARTMENT

$74,500

$89,000

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$125,000

$135,000

$79,000

#2163

$649,000

#2283

$299,900

INVESTMENT

OPPORTUNITY

INVESTORS

NICE STRATA UNIT

5 LEVEL HOME

Great opportunity of 6 strata title townhomes, all within walking distance to downtown & close to all amenities. Being sold below assessed value at $89,828 per unit. All are currently rented.

Why rent when you can own? 2 bedroom strata unit with balcony and storage. Large living and dining room. Great for retirees or first time buyers. Strata fees are $212.70 per month.

Perfect home for a large family. Possible 5 bedrm house in great area with with big yard, nice back deck & gazebo and double garage with 10 ft high doors. Lots of extra park with 1.5 lots.

uc red Very clean home with 3 bedrooms up 2 baths, new file and newer flooring in living room, newer countertops in kitchen. Has covered carport in back with lane access.

Upgraded to 100 amp.

#2110

$119,900 INVESTORS

Urban living in one of the finest strata developments. Nice one bedrm apartment with granite counters, shaker style kitchen cabinets & incl. appliances. Clean and ready to move into.

#2312

$139,000

2 bedroom bungalow with big living room, back lane access, within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities.

Per fect for the handyman. As is where is.

Side by side duplex within walking distance to shopping. 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room & 1 bath per side. Fenced backyard. Some renovations have been done. There are 3 other duplexes adjacent also for sale.

Good corner lot on a quiet street with plenty of room to build a shop. This 2 bedroom home is awaiting your ideas. Home needs some TLC, but is priced accordingly.

#2213

#2211

#1982

#2098

$199,000

$70,000

$169,900

$99,900

#2199

$628,800

#2192

$59,000

#2258

IN LOWER NICOLA

us

$389,900

INVESTORS

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Great opportunity to own a one bedroom apartment as investment or for first time buyer. Great affordably price strata unit. $3,000 bonus paid to Buyer upon completion!

Don’t miss this one!

#2089

5 bedrm home within walking distance to downtown & amenities. 2 storey home with single garage. 3 bedrms up, 2 down, large family room with a small kitchenette.

$65,000

Beautifully renovated inside & out. Spacious 4 bedrm home on 0.25 acres with a fully manicured lawn & U/G sprinklers. Features new bathrm, new flooring, paint new windows, siding, furnace & more.

#2264

$189,900

Now is the time to invest in Merritt!

Perfect for investors, young people, retired couple. Nice 1 bedroom apartment in a well managed building, on bus route and close to corner store. Building has elevator and easy access.

#2197

$148,500

$44,900

LOOKING AT MOVING TO MERRITT? Call one of our knowledgeable realtors who can advise you of the market conditions and help you find a home to suit your needs.

$59,900

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Merritt Centennials Booster Club Fundraiser from 12 - 3 PM, hot dog sale by donation.

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ONE HOUR SALE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 1 - 2 PM

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58” SMART LED TV

4.8 CU. FT. 30” Easy-Clean Electric Range

• 1020 Solid Support Pocket Coils • Foam encased support system • Layers of ECOTEX Foam layers

SALE

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$648

$398

ONLY 2 LEFT!

Double Unit

ONLY 3 LEFT!

Queen Unit

SALE

$648

SALE

$688

ONLY 4 LEFT!

SALE

$898

Vacation Packages will be FREE with any purchase of $3000 on furniture & mattresses throughout the store.

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ONE HOUR SALE 3 PIECE BROWN

LEATHER SOFA SET

3 PIECE

BLACK RECLINER SOFA SET

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VE SA400 $

BRAVOS X WASHER & DRYER

CHAIR SALE

Sold as a set

$1298

VE 0 A S 60 $

SOFA

$388 $478

SALE

$848

$368

VE 0 A S 00 $1

BUY 1 QUALIFYING

APPLIANCES SAVE 15%

BUY 2 QUALIFYING

APPLIANCES SAVE 20%

NO TAX EVENT ON NOW*

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COMFORT I POCKET COIL TIGHT TOP MATTRESSES

Single

SALE

Mattress

3 Only

3 Only

SALE

SALE

$588

GE GS U H IN V SA

32”/40” FULL HD LED TV

Double Unit

60” SMART LED TV

SA HUG VI E NG S

SALE

$248

VE SA700 $

Queen Unit

% 60 FF O

TEMPUR-Choice TEMPURChoice

4 Only

40”3 Only

$268 SALE $398

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120Hz

50” 2 Only

SALE

$648

120Hz

60” 4 Only

SALE

$998

Queen Q Mattress

2 Only

SALE

$1198

$698

ROME WORLD CLASS HI-LOFT POLLOWTOP This mattress combines the benefits of natural Cashmere, Air cool technologies, Phase changing Gel materials and of course the legendary patented Independent coil technology from Simmons.

Queen Unit

3 Only

SALE

2 Only

All the benefits of a Tempur-Pedic matress at a surprisinly affordable price

120Hz

$648

S $2AVE 00

Double Unit

SALE

$448

SALE

$498

2 Only

2 Only

TM

32”

32”

SALE

3 Only

50”

40”

$198

Mattress

50” SMART LED TV

$1998

• 720 5 zone Posturized Continuous Coils • Foam encased support system • Layers of ECOTEX foam

$178

Queen

ALL BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS DRASTICALLY REDUCED GE GS U H IN V SA

SALE

SLEEPSATION ECHO TIGHT TOP

SIMMONS FLASH DROP-TOP

Mattress

Inc.: HB/FB/Rails, Dressor, Mirror, Chest & 2-Night Tables

18 Cu. Ft. Fridge, Self Clean Convection Range & Built-in Tall Tub Dishwasher

Featuring true independent coil technology and cooling gel infused memory foam. This product is perfect for the person who wants the right combination of firm support with pressure relieving comfort.

Locally Made in Delta BC.

Double

4 Sets Only

$998

3 PIECE STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN

VE SA400 $

POCKETCOIL MATTRESS - PILLOWTOP

PUB TABLE, 6 STOOLS & LAZY SUSAN

SALE

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ONE HOUR MATTRESS MADNESS

7 PIECE

2 Sets Only

$998

3 Pairs Only

*SEE IN-STORE FOR DETAILS

% 50 F OF

IN-STYLE 8 PC COMPLETE BEDROOM SUITE

Drawers Optional

BUY 1 OR 2 QUALIFYING KITCHENAID APPLIANCES SAVE 15% BUY 3 OR 4 QUALIFYING KITCHENAID APPLIANCES SAVE 20% BUY 5 OR MORE QUALIFYING KITCHENAID APPLIANCES SAVE 25%

Regular $568

Washer: 4.3 Cu. Ft. Direct Drive, 1200 RPM Dryer: 7.3 Cu. Ft., 9 Dry Programs

SALE

COOK UP THE SAVINGS EVENT

2 Only

S $3 AVE 00

FRONT LOAD, WASHER & DRYER

$1398

4 Pairs Only

FABRIC SOFA

SALE

DUET FRONT FRONT LOAD STEAM WASHER & STEAM DRYER

SALE

$948 $428

7 PIECE

2 Sets Only

NO

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LOVE SEAT

VE SA200 $

DINING SUITE WITH 6 CHAIRS

* Some restrictions apply, see store for details. City Furniture will pay the equivalent of all applicable taxes.

Washer: 4.8 Cu. Ft. 14 adaptive wash actions, precision dispenser, Smooth wave stainless steel wash basket Dryer: 7.4 Cu. Ft., Eco Boost Option, Advanced Moisture Sensor, Quad Baffles

Washer: 4.4 Cu. Ft. Power Wash Cycle, Stainless Steel Wash Basket Dryer: 7.0 Cu. Ft., IntelliDry Sensor, Maytag Bravos X Commercial Technology, Sanitize Cycle

Sold as a set

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King Unit 1 Only

SALE

SALE

$998

$1498

Queen Unit 3 Only

% 50 FF O

ULTRA LUXURY EURO TOP

An unbelievable price for an even more unbelievable mattress with the DSS coil support system. Other features include breath-ability and airflow with Gel Infused Fibre Blend. Exquisite conformance and contouring with Smart Latex.

Queen Unit

SALE

$898

4 Only

King Unit 2 Only

SALE

$1298

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ONE HOUR SALE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: 1 PM - 2 PM

$20,000 IN GIVEAWAYS 7 NIGHT RESORT ACCOMODATIONS Can be used at 3000 resorts, including British Columbia*.

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LINE UP EARLY TO WIN A 7 NIGHT RESORT ACCOMODATION W FREE DRA Draw will take place at 12:55 pm before doors open - one entry per family.

LIVING ROOM SUITES

12 PIECE COLLECTION: Sofa, Loveseat, Coffee & End Tables, 5 Piece Accessory Set & 2 Lamps.

SAVE $600

Reg. $2198

2 PIECE SECTIONAL

$1598

SAVE $400

Reg. $1598

$1198

20% OFF

DANIADOW N& BRUNELLI BEDDING

BEDROOM SUITES

r Choice u o Y

$1798 SAVE $1200 Reg. $2998

8 PIECE BEDROOM SUITE: Includes headboard, footboard, rails, dresser, mirror, 5 drawer chest and 2 nightstands

8PC STORAGE BEDROOM SUITE: Includes headboard, footboard, rails, dresser, mirror, 5 drawer chest and 2 nightstands Also available in King.

INTEREST FREE FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC

See store for details.

Vacation Packages will be FREE with any purchase of $3000 on furniture & mattresses throughout the store.

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Century 21 Moving Real estate BC Ltd. Homes on acreage COUNTRY DREAM HOME

ON 1 ACRE

LAKEFRONT HOME

2.11 VIEW ACRES

IC & I

LAND

LAke

OPPORTUNITY

13 ACRES RIVERFRONT 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 26 ACRES

Located just 10 mins. from town on 1.17 acres with outdoor recreation out the front door. Home features 4 bedrms, 4.5 baths, 3500 sq.ft. with an inlaw suite downstairs.

Large 2 car garage.

#2302

$445,000

Great family home on 1 acre just minutes from town. Home boasts 3 bedrms up, 1 down, updated kitchen, parquet flooring, rec.rm with bar. Has detached 2 car garage, 1 car garage & storage bldg.

#2306

1 ACRE WITH CREEK

Beautifully renovated 4 bedrm home with open concept & vaulted ceilings, oak kitchen cabinets & an airtight woodstove. Great gazebo to relax & enjoy the views. Room for horses. Some outbldgs.

$345,000 #2288

9.88 acres

$414,400

Custom home on Nicola Lake built with reclaimed timbers & HW flooring throughout, open concept, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, great room with F/P, and a detached triple garage.

#2249

APPROX. 120 ACRES

$1,050,000

ced

#2263

$434,900

#2189

9.88 acres with riding ring & only 5 mins.

From Mamit Lake. This 5 bedrm level entry rancher with walkout bsmt has had some updates. Open concept with vaulted ceilings, 3 baths, large kitchen & big sundeck.

$525,000

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

#1992

LARGE SHOP

#2144

$339,900

133 AC + LAKE

10 acres in kane valley

Just 20 mins. south of Merritt close to cross-country ski trails, fishing, hunting & snowmobiling and backs onto crown land.

Beautiful log home with large wrap around covered deck. Includes a guest cabin, new barn with loft & chicken pen.

$549,000

private 30 acres

Country living on 4.64 acres with beautiful 4 bedroom log home. Spacious loft master suite, newer kitchen & appliances, new electric furnace & heat pump, pellet stove. A perfect hobby farm.

#1916

$849,000

$489,000 #2156

4.64 acres

Fantastic views of Mamit Lake and valley & just 17 mins. from Merritt on 4.69 acres.

Tidy 4 bedrm home with newer kitchen & flooring, huge living rm. 30x40 detached shop, 200 amps.

Compact rancher in a natural valley setting just west of Merritt. Approx. 120 acres of level hay land bordering Spius Creek and Nicola River with abundant water for irrigation. Home is sold “as is”.

$449,000 #2268

HORSE PROPERTY

GREAT HORSE PROPERTY

#2251

Bring your horses! Set up with 3 horse shelters, 2 round pens, 2 hay barns & tack shed. The 4 bedrm home has a new country kitchen, open design, vaulted ceilings, HW floors, gas F/P.

30 acre fenced horse property with beautiful pastures & fantastic views . Very private setting with 3 bedrm house (2 on main, huge master bedrm in loft). Cozy airight woodstove in living rm. Rustic style home to live year round or use a rec. retreat. 25 mins. south of Merritt.

$399,900 #2310

fantastic 157 acres

$549,000

PRESTIGIOUS HOME

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#2252

AT STUMP LAKE

u red 4 bedrm rancher in approx. 1 acre in parklike setting with creek & pond. Home has HW floors, open country kitchen, huge family rm with woodstove & living rm with pellet stove.

Detached garage.

Spectacular horse property of 26 acres just 15 mins. From Merritt. All natural grassland with 2 ponds and a seasonal creek. Great place use as rec. property or build your dream home.

This amazing premium building acreage of 2.75 acres is waterfront with fantastic views.

Located in subdivision of quality homes with underground services. Perfect place to build your lakeside cottage.

#2277

$274,900

#2207

$998,000

ON WALLOPER LAKE

Great lakefront cabin of 450 sq.ft., recreational retreat on Walloper lake. Crown lease. Easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. Call for more details.

#2225

$129,000

#1663

$495,000

BRING YOUR HORSES

$179,000

RIVERFRONT LOT

OPPORTUNITY Good commercial building in downtown core.

Approx. 5000 sq.ft. of commercial space on the main with 1100 sq.ft. up with a 3 bedrm suite, currently rented. Zoned C-2. Run your business and live upstairs.

#2166

#2137

$109,900

$325,000

LARGE CITY LOT

3 INDUSTRIAL LOTS

Residential building lot of 0.62 acres, zoned R2. Lots has potential to be made into 4 city lots or Buyer may apply for possible zoning change to higher density multi-family residential.

Nice flat light industrial bare land lots. Water and sewer are close to the lot lines. Great business opportunity. Each lot is 95 x 198 and zoned M1. In area growing industrial business.

#2272

$99,000

#2237

Each $59,900

12.63 ACRES

WATERFRONT LOTS

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.

3 parcels of Recreation Commercial waterfront zoned C4 for multi-family resort, Pub, restaurant, marina & more. Great opportunity to start your own resort & marina.

#2047

#2175

$209,000

Each $900,000

2 ACRES

commercial building

Build your home in the country. Has a drilled well of 15 GPM, power at lot line, septic approval, and driveway are in. Nice view, crown land nearby. Just 20 mins. from Merritt.

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

#2154

$120,000

#2019

$595,000

DEVELOPMENT LAND

20 ACRES

294 acres of development land with 2 titles and incredible views. Property has an allowed legal density of 62 units maximum.

Located above Nicola Lakeshore Estates at Nicola Lake.

Two 10 acre lots has just come into the city.

#2173

#2301

$1,700,000

One of the site is entering into a 2 yr lease.

Other lot will be zoned with Sale Agreement.

$2,000,000

WATERFRONT ACREAGE

investors

Great 6 acre property to build your home or use as recreational. Mostly flat with many buildings sites, has shallow well, septic approval, hydro to property & driveway is in.

Close to crown land.

Approx. 12,000 sq.ft. building with office space with one long term tenant. Great for professional offices, retail, lawyers, doctors, government agency, etc. Has approval for residential units upstairs.

#2155

LAKEFRONT LOT

$170,000

19.77 ACRES

#2171

$850,000

incredible investment

sol Incredible year round off the grid home or use as rec. property, almost surrounds Allie Lake.

Includes 2 main cabinet plus 3 additional guest cabins. Great for horseback riding, snowmobiling, fish & more.

#2305

Fronts Nicola River in City limits, 0.91 acres, completely flat land this space offers unlimited possibilities to build the home you’ve always dreamed of. City services in vicinity.

waterfront home

Magnificent 5 bedrm home on Nicola Lake with unique open designed family area with large bedrms & family rooms with an extra summer kitchen. 3 floors, 2 large covered decks. Has detached triple garage & an underground boat house bunker.

$310,000

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.

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

#2114

$399,000

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING Only 15 mins. from Merritt toward Aspen Grove. Property has 1500 sq.ft. 2 bedrm modular home with huge ensuite & big deck. Includes 2 shops, corrals with heating automatic watering for livestock.

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

Build your new home on this 0.96 acre lot on Nicola Lake. Great area for boating sports, fishing, sailing & swimming. Close to two golf courses, hotel, restaurant, gas station & store.

APPROX. 264 ACRES

APPROX. 103 ACRES

LAKEVIEW LOT

#2231

$824,000 #1837

$749,900

#2198

$285,000

Build your summer cottage on this 1 acre lot with beautiful views of Nicola Lake.

Great lake for fishing, water skiing, wind surfing. Kick back, unwind & enjoy your new investment.

#2188

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

#2092

$146,000

Immaculate 8000 sq.ft. precast tilt-up building on corner lot with excellent exposure.

Easy access to truck route. Adjoining warehouse has bay door, loading deck office & mezzanine space.

#1913

$890,000

spius creek estates

From 9.8 to 17 Acres

$189,900

NICOLA LAKE ACREAGE 9.9 acres with 3400 sq.ft. custom home on 2 levels with fantastic views. 2 bedrms up, 2 down, HW floors, ceramic tile, 3 baths, large kitchen, living rm with F/P. Has 2 corrals, hay shed & horse shelter.

#2180

$549,900

approx. 22 acres

Gorgeous acreage with approx. 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing throught the property.

A great variet of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR. Old farm house used for seasonal cabin + shop.

Great acreage overlooking the Nicola River with numerous outbuildings, hay storage & tack shed. Double wide home has 4 bedrms, 2 baths and a partially fi nished basement with cold storage. Big sundeck to enjoy the views.

COUNTRY GETAWAY

1.75 AC IN THE CITY

#2246

$1,250,000 #2194

$489,000

Live the dream on Nicola Lake on this 1.855 acre lot in Quilchena on the Lake development. Spectacular homes in exclusive neighbourhood, close to golf course, fish & outdoor activities.

#2025

$359,000

NICOLA LAKEVIEW LOT Sit back & enjoy the incredible view. Perfect opportunity to build your home on this 1.055 acre lot. Great lake for all water sports, boating, water skiing, sailing & fishing.

#2230

$159,000

LAKEVIEW ACREAGE Nicely renovated 4 bedrm home with newer fl ooring, bathrooms and paint. Great horse property with 44x36 barn and a 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Gently sloped useable land. Great views & close to town

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

#2195

#1961

$649,000

Unique property, entirely fenced with 2 small homes (live in or rent out) while you build your dream home. Has large water feature on site, U/G sprinklers & mountain views.

Was former putting course.

$379,900 #2190

$374,900

This 1.033 acre lot has fantastic views of Nicola Lake & surrounding mountains. This subdivision is comprised of spectacular high end homes. Start planning your future here.

#2240

$199,000

Prices starting at $199,000

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

GST is applicable

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Human Rights Tribunal rejects smart meter complaint

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

After losing in court and before the B.C. Utilities Commission, a citizens’ group opposed to wireless electrical meters has been denied a hearing before the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.

The complaint was brought by a group called Citizens for Safe Technology Society (CSTS), which argued that “electrohypersensitivity” (EHS) is a disability.

“I have concluded that there is no reasonable prospect that the complainants will be able to establish that the electromagnetic frequency (EMF) exposure resulting from smart meters results in adverse health consequences,” wrote tribunal member Norman Trerise in the decision not to hold a full hearing.

CSTS submitted that they don’t have to prove this sensitivity exists, because the human rights tribunal has accepted “subjective selfreporting of symptoms” in a previous human rights case involving a Lower Mainland bus driver.

CSTS also cited a Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal decision that stated “a person may be ill even though there is little or no objective evidence to prove it.”

BC Hydro said a series of doctors’ notes supplied by the complainants don’t prove the condition is real, because they appear to be based “entirely on the self-diagnosis of the individual complainants.”

BC Hydro has argued that the exposure from periodic wireless meter signals to send electricity consumption data to collection stations is similar to exposure to radio station signals.

BC Hydro said the Human Rights Tribunal doesn’t have jurisdiction over the wireless grid project, and the B.C. Utilities Commission does. The B.C. government’s 2010 Clean Energy Act mandated the wireless grid upgrade, and exempted it from

review by the BCUC. But in 2013 the BCUC reviewed the wireless grid project by

FortisBC in the Okanagan and Kootenay region, and rejected CSTS submissions that

the technology was a health hazard.

CSTS argued that BC Hydro’s offer to

relocate the wireless meter to another part of the property was not sufficient relief, and

charging meter reading fees to those who want to keep their mechanical meter or have a digital

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Celebrate National Forest Week September 21-27, 2014 It’s National Forest Week, a time for all Canadians to celebrate our forests.

Plant a tree, tour a local mill or take a walk in the woods – these are just a few ways you can take part in National Forest Week.

For a list of events happening around the province, check out our website: www.abcfp.ca or find us on Facebook: BC’s National Forest Week

REWARDING READING Sixteen-year-old Cassandra Eves picked up her Samsung Galaxy Tab at the library last Thursday. The tablet was the grand prize in the library’s annual teen reading club, which takes place over the summer. Eves, an avid reader, prefers fantasy books and said the Harry Potter series is her favourite. She accepted the prize from the library’s Neil Campbell.

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Mount Polley dike completed, investigators move in

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

An upstream dike has been completed at Mount Polley Mine, allowing investigators to probe the site of the original Aug. 4 dam breach.

The new structure is to make the breach area safe for inspection and work below, not to repair the original breach or retain water in the tailings pond, said Steve Robertson, Imperial Metals vicepresident for corporate affairs.

“We’ve finished construction of the upstream dike, and now we’re establishing the sumps on the upstream side of that, and that

will intercept the water that’s going to continue to flow out of the tailings,” Robertson said in an interview Friday. “If anything should get past that, we’ll have another sump outside of the breach that will capture any water that comes out through the breach and make sure that it gets put into the reclaim system.”

The sumps act as settling ponds, with the water pumped back up to another pit on the site of the copper-gold mine near Williams Lake.

Robertson said the continued work addresses the Ministry of Environment’s non-compliance notice issued to the company Sept. 9

regarding discharge of water into the Hazeltine Creek channel.

Most of the available mine employees are back at work, with about 30 working on cleanup around Quesnel Lake. Work is expected to continue until there is too much snow cover to continue.

The environment ministry released more water test results last Thursday, showing water collected at various sites and depths in the area remains safe to drink.

The immediate area of the tailings spill remains a “do not use” zone, and Interior Health advises local residents to avoid drinking cloudy water.

MERRITT AREA TRANSMISSION PROJECT HELICOPTER WORK Construction work for the new transmission line continues.

As part of this work, helicopters are required in some areas along the right-of-way between the Highland and Merritt substations. These helicopters will be stringing a temporary rope line, which will be used to pull the permanent transmission line (conductors) into place. This work will take 3 to 5 days over the next two weeks.

The contractor has obtained the necessary permits and permissions and is in compliance with Transport Canada requirements. Wherever possible, helicopters follow routes and schedules that minimize disturbances to residents.

The Merritt Area Transmission Project will ensure that Merritt’s homes and businesses continue to have clean and reliable electricity for the next 30 years.

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Dizziness got you in a spin? Autumn activates asthma Sensation may be caused by neck nerves

DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Did you know that feeling dizzy is one of the more common complaints that bring a patient into a doctor’s office?

A high percentage of people over the age of 50 will experience bouts of dizziness for no obvious reason. In fact, I have even had people as young as teenagers in my office experiencing severe bouts of dizziness.

Before I continue further with this article, it is important to mention that anyone who is experiencing dizziness should see their medical doctor right away to rule out other serious causes of dizziness.

One should not assume that bouts of dizziness are a benign problem.

Once the more serious, and potentially life-threatening, causes of dizziness have been ruled out, then a trip to your chiropractor may be indicated.

To help you understand how you can all of a sudden get dizzy, it will help to explain how your body is able to regulate your balance.

Your sense of balance is maintained by a complex interaction of the following parts of the nervous system: Your inner ear tells your brain what direction you are moving (forward-backward, side-to-side, and upand-down).

Your eyes tell your brain what direction you are moving and what position your body is in (upside-down or right-side-up).

Nerve endings or receptors in the joints and muscles tell your brain what part of you

is touching the ground and what body parts are moving. These nerve endings are abundant in the joints of your neck.

If some of these nerve endings from the joints of the neck are sending incorrect information to your brain, you will feel like you are moving when you really are not, causing dizziness, nausea, and even vomiting.

In my office, the people I see for dizziness typically have neck problems or have had their neck injured (as in a whiplash injury from a car accident). When the neck has been injured, the tiny nerve endings or receptors in the individual joints can go “offline.”

In regards to the position or movement of the joints in your neck, they can send inaccurate information to the brain, causing dizziness.

Once the neck receives chiropractic treatment and begins to

heal, the joints can then send accurate information in regards to the position and movement of the head and neck, allowing the dizziness to subside.

One of the other common causes of dizziness that I see in my office is due to problems in the inner ear. The inner ear is made up of a series of tiny tubes and sacs that are filled with fluid.

On the inner surface of these tubes are microscopic “hairs” that sense the movement of the fluid as you move your head. These hairs then send this information to your brain and you become consciously aware that you are moving.

Sometimes small “crystals” can get into these tubes or sacs and touch the hairs.

This will give you an intense sensation that you are moving when you are really not, causing acute dizziness. In severe cases, you may

find yourself lying on the floor in the fetal position feeling severely nauseous.

For this type of dizziness, there is a potentially simple cure.

It is called the canalith repositioning procedure which involves moving your head in specific directions and in a specific order. The goal is to progressively flush the crystals to a spot in the inner ear where they do not stimulate the hairs.

Afterward, you will have to keep your head upright for 48 hours, even while sleeping.

The success rate for this procedure is anywhere from 60 to 90 per cent, and the symptoms often don’t return. If they do, repeating the procedure may help.

If you are experiencing bouts of dizziness due to potential inner ear or neck problem, see your chiropractic doctor so that he or she may help you to end the spin cycle you are in.

No referee in the game of life GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be.

— John Heywood Have you ever had the feeling that life is not fair? Sometimes when we have setbacks

or when others seem to be more blessed than we are, this feeling can creep in. Well, if it is any consolation, if you have felt life is unfair, you were absolutely right!

Life truly is not fair. Fairness implies some kind of agreedupon rules by which the game of life will somehow abide. However, there is no referee or rules committee to ensure equality and justice for all.

Life is more about how we play the cards we are given. It is also about the attitude we choose to adopt. We will be happier to the degree that we can focus on what is good

about our situation. We will also be happier to the degree that we ask what we can give to life, rather than what we can get out of it.

We will all experience challenges at some point. We may even be heartbroken. Yet even in the heartbroken loss of a loved one, we can still celebrate the fact

that we were blessed at all by the presence of that person in our lives.

Note that I am talking here about life being unfair, not people or institutions. Naturally, we need to stand up to injustice in situations where there are rules and expectations about fairness.

Life, on the other

hand ... well, if we think about people who are in war zones, facing starvation, or in any way struggling to just survive, we are reminded again of how unfair life can be, and how blessed we really are.

Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning psychotherapist.

(NC) — With school back in session, many Canadians may notice that they have picked up more than just school supplies and ended up with the dreaded cold virus.

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Cents’ weekend split leaves them in last place Interior Division teams garner 21 of a possible 24 points at annual Showcase event in Chilliwack

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Hang on to your hats, Cents’ fans! It’s gonna be one heck of a Junior A season in the British Columbia Hockey League’s Interior Division.

The BCHL’s strongest conference in recent years served notice on the weekend that it’s only going to get tougher to survive this time around, winning 10 of its 12 games against Mainland and Coastal Division rivals at the league’s 3rd Annual Showcase in Chilliwack and picking up 21 of a possible 24 points.

The Centennials split their weekend outings — winning 5-3 over the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Saturday before being edged 2-1 by the host Chilliwack Chiefs in the final game of the Showcase Sunday.

Week one of the regular season finds Merritt in last place in its division, a point behind the fifthplace Vernon Vipers, who won once and lost in overtime on the weekend. In a four-way tie atop the standings

PURE GOULD Merritt’s Gavin Gould (16) scored one of the prettiest goals of the BCHL Showcase in Chiliwack on the weekend when he put the puck past Cowichan netminder Lane Michasiw in the Cents’ 5-3 win over the Caps on Saturday. Ian Webster/Herald

are the Penticton Vees, Salmon Arm Silverbacks, Trail Smoke Eaters and West Kelowna Warriors, all of whom swept their weekend games.

Cents head coach and GM Luke Pierce is not the least bit concerned about where his team finds itself going into the second weekend of BCHL play.

“We’ve got a long way to go. The important thing is not to panic. I like the make-up of our team.”

Pierce went on to say that the Showcase event

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minutes), but they really got their mojo going in the third period. Diego Cuglietta, Gavin Gould and John Schiavo scored in a span of just under seven minutes to break open a 2-2 tie and lead Merritt to victory.

Brandon Duhaime in the opening period and Schiavo’s first of the game at the midway point of the second had countered Cowichan goals by Colton Kehler and Sean Harrison.

“It might appear that we were outplayed through two periods,

just looking at the shot totals,” Pierce said, “but I think our ideas and thought processes were right. It was just our execution that was off.

“I thought our players did a good job of staying patient and sticking to the game plan. On the bench, I never felt a sense of urgency. We really took over the game after John’s goal in the second and controlled it from that point on.”

Netminder Jonah Imoo picked up his first regular-season win in a Cents’ uniform, stopping

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Merritt Centennials fans will get their first proper look at this year’s team when the Cents play their home opener against the visiting Penticton Vees on

Saturday, starting at 7:30 p.m.

It will be ‘Murray GM Night’ at the arena with a ton of prizes and promotions all evening long, starting with a pregame tailgate party.

The Vees will be worthy opponents, having

defeated the Centennials 8-1 in both teams’ final exhibition game on September 13 and outscoring their opposition 15-5 in their pair of wins at this past weekend’s BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack.

Penticton, which has

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The Centennials got down to the required BCHL roster limit of 22 players on the weekend by returning young, 17-year-old defenceman Connor Prechal to the Princeton Posse of the KIJHL.

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28 of 30 shots, while Merritt directed 25 pucks at the Caps’ newcomer in net, Lane Michasiw.

The Cents went onefor-three on the powerplay, while the Caps where zero-for-four with the man advantage.

Sunday’s CentsChiefs encounter was a bit of a snoozer. As the score might indicate, the game was more a chess match than a Battlestar Galactica.

“It was the end of the Showcase, the atmosphere seemed to be gone and the excitement

Home opener this Saturday against high-flying Vees

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is always a tough one for his team.

“Our team will never stand out at the Showcase. We just haven’t spent much time on systems and structure by the time it comes up.

For me, it’s more important that we concentrate [in the early going] on good habits and other details that I think are crucial if a team wants to be successful long-term.”

The Cents were a bit slow out of the gate against the Caps on Saturday (being outshot 22-13 through 40

was over,” Pierce said.

“There was no buzz around the rink.”

Michael Ederer got the Cents on the board first with a nice tap-in at the 18:26 mark of the opening period. The Chiefs replied with the only goal of the second stanza, courtesy of Luke McColgan.

Neither team could muster the go-ahead marker until 11:01 of the third period when McColgan stripped the puck from a Cents’ defender while the Chiefs were playing shorthanded and passed out front to a wide-open Kurt Black who made no mistake in beating a helpless Imoo with the game-winner.

“We got outcompeted on their second goal,” was all Pierce would say.

The Cents finished with 34 shots on Chilliwack’s Mitchell Datz, while Imoo turned aside 27 of 29 opposition pucks in his second successive start of the weekend. Merritt managed one powerplay goal on seven chances, and successfully killed off all five Chilliwack manadvantage opportunities.

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Lindberg leads the pack at Merritt Speedway

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Damian Lindberg, from Forest Grove (near 100 Mile), went a perfect three-for-three at the Merritt Speedway on the weekend, winning his section of the dash as well as the featured heat and main events to sweep the Hobby class for the first time in his young racing career.

Lindberg has shown consistent improvement in his relatively short time racing stock cars on the dirt track — steadily adding maturity, patience and savvy to

his youthful enthusiasm and trademark brand of bold, pedal-to-the-metal driving.

The combination worked well for Lindberg in his final race Saturday as he managed to avoid a multi-car pile-up in the late stages of the 30-lap main event that resulted in just four vehicles finishing the race.

Another up-andcomer on the stock car racing circuit is Abbotsford’s Tiffany MacDonald. The 27-year-old driver of a hot-pink and white 1980 Camaro 350 won

Damian Lindberg

the Street division’s dash and heat races on Saturday night — both times edging her dad, Paul, in his ’68 Chevy pickup.

The elder MacDonald got his mea-

sure of revenge, however, taking the main event from his daughter who had to settle for second.

Other double winners at the Merritt Speedway on the weekend were Merritt’s Bill Fader and former Merrittonian Challen Hughes (now living in Penticton) in the two Bomber classes.

There were a number of less-fortunate driver-car combinations at Saturday’s night of racing.

Merritt’s Jack Allgrove and Clayton Scott from Kamloops had their evening’s activ-

FAMILY MATTERS (Left) Abbotsford’s Tiffany MacDonald (#27) dukes it out with her dad, Paul (#72), and Mike Fasten (#35) in the Street class dash event on Saturday night at the Merritt Speedway. Between them, the MacDonalds took all three Street races.

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ities end early as the two Hobby-class racers got tangled up on lap three of the dash event and had to sit the rest of the night out with substantial vehicle damage.

After setting the fastest time in the six-andeight cylinder Bomber class during warm-ups, Brock Fader’s night also ended early due to a pair of broken U-joints.

The hard-luck story of the evening, though, had to be Vernon’s Gene Lengert. The first-timer at the Merritt Speedway just couldn’t get his ‘forsale’ Monte Carlo going all night due to fuelpickup issues.

A non-starter in the Hobby dash and heat events, he failed to go the distance in the main event, too.

This year’s final weekend of stock car racing at the Merritt Speedway is on October 11 and 12. Time trials begin at 1 p.m. and racing starts at 2 p.m. on both days.

MGCC golfers hold wind-up weekend

By Ian Webster

local ladies on Saturday, winning the low gross title with a score of 82.

Second low gross went to ageless Muriel Griffith with a score of 86. Overall low gross winner was Peggy Plotnikoff at 61.

The men’s competition on Sunday saw low net winner Bob Simpson (the 10-handicapper shot an eye-popping round of

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The Merritt Golf & Country Club had near-perfect playing conditions for its wind-up weekend of men’s and women’s membership golf activity.

As she has done all season, Diana Lorenz topped a field of 32

75) take the first prize — a set of Nike golf clubs valued at $800.

Simpson’s sevenstroke advantage in the interesting flag-race format simply could not be matched — even by low net scorers Adrian Reynoldson and Brad Carr, both of whom shot impressive even-par rounds of 72.

MGCC MEMBERSHIP WIND-UP WEEKEND LADIES’ PLAY (Saturday, Sept. 21, 32 participants) Overall Low Gross Overall Low Net

Diana Lorenz Peggy Plotnikoff

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Muriel Griffith Audrey Niehaus

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Patsy Seward Dana Egan

95 73

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Sharon McIvor Barb Puga

103 71

MEN’S PLAY (Sunday, Sept. 22, 55 participants) Overall Flag Winner Low Gross Leaders Adrian Reynoldson Brad Carr Steve Doubinin Todd Scott Jack Reynoldson Bob Simpson

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Bob Simpson Ayton Moffat Byron Robbie Doug Doige Brad Carr George Mathieu Ray Emmerick

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CLUB CHAMPS (Above) This year’s MGCC ladies club champion, Diana Lorenz, receives the trophy from club owner Sydney van Rensberg. Lorenz defeated Deb Montgomery on the 35th hole of their two-round match play final. (Below) Men’s club champion Brent Bowden tees off on the first hole of this weekend’s wind-up competition. Bowden beat young upstart Cole Yurkowski six-and-five in earlier match play for the men’s crown. Ian Webster/Herald

MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION RACE WINNERS Saturday, September 21 Fastest Laps Bomber 4-cyl.

6/8-cyl.

Street Hobby

#32 Tim Fowler #01 Brock Fader #04 Brad Bussiere #44 Grant Powers

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#26 Jason Schapansky #09 Bill Fader #27 Tiffany MacDonald #16 Dale Calder #43 Dennis Smith #31 Damian Lindberg

Heat Bomber 4-cyl.

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#98 Challen Hughes #09 Bill Fader #27 Tiffany MacDonald #57 Tom Parsons #31 Damian Lindberg

Main Bomber 4-cyl.

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#98 Challen Hughes #72 Brad Gillis #72 Paul MacDonald #31 Damian Lindberg

MINOR HOCKEY REPORT

Murray GM bantams tie Kamloops in last-minute thriller All four Merritt rep hockey teams were in action on the weekend.

The Fountain Tire atoms continued their winning ways with a pair of victories, 14-7 over South Okanagan on Saturday and 9-5 at home against Winfield on Sunday.

Scorers for the atom Jr. Cents on the weekend were Max Graham, Robert Sterling, Austin Streek, Lucas Schmid and Brayden McRaeChillihitzia.

Other Fountain Tire players garnering assists were Ostyn Fox, Preston Laupitz, Carter Shackelly, Karson Peat and Jalen McRae. Winning netminders were Manjot Panghli and Nathan Willey.

The Ramada peewee reps split their pair of weekend games, losing 8-2 to South Okanagan on Saturday but winning 6-4 against Kamloops Sunday.

Weekend scorers for the peewee reps

were Breanna Ouellet, Spencer Vaughan, Jayden Story, Devon Sahota, Matthew Newman and Sajjin Lali.

The Murray GM bantam reps lost 12-2 to South Okanagan on Saturday. Merritt goals were scored by Kaelan Lester and Anthony Tulliani.

On Sunday, Justin Tighe’s goal with five seconds left in the game allowed Merritt’s bantams to rescue a 4-4 tie with Kamloops on home ice. Other local marksmen were Tulliani and Marco Camastro.

Finally, the Tracker Sportswear midget reps saw action on Saturday only, defeating West Kelowna 5-3 on the road.

Dakota Wudrich paced the midget attack with two goals, while linemates Noah Racine and Eric Lalonde each had one, as did defenceman Grady Musgrave.

Sam Suzuki picked up the win in net.

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

Nicola Valley Film Society presents

Fall season of practices on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the music room at MSS. info: James 3789894.

“THE GRAND SEDUCTION�

Rated PG on Monday October 20th at 7 p.m. at the NVIT LECTURE THEATRE. Parking is FREE and there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. For more info phone 378 5190.

Craft Fair

Craft Fair at the Lower Nicola Community Hall Oct. 18, 2014 10am-2pm. Everyone welcome!

For table bookings call 250-3788847 or 250-378-4717.

NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET

The Community Choir

New season started Monday SEPT. 15 @ 7 p.m. Location is TRINTY UNITED CHURCH (corner of Quilchena and Chapman) until further notice. Colletteville school will be location after dispute is settled.

New members are very welcome.

FMI contact: Ellen 378-9899 or Barb 389-2678.

N.V. Community Arts Council

Hosting an art exhibition and fundraising auction. Come down to the Courthouse Art Gallery, 1840 Nicola Ave. on Friday, Oct. 3 from 6 - 8 p.m. and view the work of Jeff Wilson. Then join us on Saturday from 6 - 8 p.m. for the auction. For more information go to www.nvartscouncil.com

Nicola Valley Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Saturday rain or shine, in the parking lot beside the Baillie House. Come down and enjoy fresh home grown veggies, flowers, baking, arts and crafts made and grown here in our Nicola Valley.

A great place to socialize and enjoy the day. Vendors call Market Manager: Lang Mackenzie 250939-8605 or Sue 250-3782031

elephant sale will be November 8th at the Senior Citizens Hall, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Mad Magic by Raymond Blake

Thursdays Oct 2nd – Nov 6th @ 3:30-4:30 p.m. Magic, juggling and other circus skills! See things appear and reappear out of thin air! Watch things float with no explainable cause. Learn some magic and how to juggle with Mad Magic. This unique program is energetic, entertaining and educational! Register at the Civic Center FMI call 250.315.1050.

RISING FROM THE ASHES

Fire relief fundraisers for Earth Walker Spiritual Shop. You can either donate money to the bank account set up at CIBC or drop off your bottle donations to the bottle depot.

volunteers needed

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 Marilyn at 250378-3513.

Patricia Rebekah Lodge

Tea, bakesale, crafts, and white

The Navy League is in need of officer’s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps.

Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet every Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have past experience or are interested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us. Ellen 250-2806944, Debra 250-280-4086 or email at nlccventure@gmail.com

Knitwits

Love to knit or crochet? Come on down to Brambles Bakery Thursday evenings bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.

Thurs, Oct 2nd @ 6 p.m. (1st Thursday of the Month)

COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY

The Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will be holding a weekly creative art session, in the artists room at the Art Gallery, every Thursday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Everyone welcome to stop in and see their work.

Merritt senior centre

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: Crib & Whist 7 p.m.

Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m. (third week - shut-in lucheon) Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m.

All seniors welcome.

Royal canadian legion

Tuesday - Darts: 7 p.m.

Friday - Frosty Friday - 5 p.m.

Saturdays - Meat draw: 2:30 p.m.

MERRITT DANCE SOCIETY

Ongoing pre-registration. For more information contact Selena at 250-378-7266

SENIOR-IN-TRAINING

Positions now available for Senior-In-Training. Applicants must be 40 years or older.

Qualifications include a willingness to have fun and enjoy the company of others. Contact Seniors Association at 250-3783763 for more information.

MERRITT MINOR HOCKEY

Register for the 2014/15 season at merrittminorhockey.com.

Call 250-378-6827 for more information

SPENCES BRIDGE FARMER MARKET

Spences Bridge Farmers and Flea Market - Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spences Bridge Community Hall on Hwy #8, May to October.

marvellous mutts

Marvellous Mutts & Rehoming Merritt Branch, are always looking for foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, until they find a fur-ever home, please contact Margie at newbark_rescue@hotmail.com.

Phone 250-378-4241 with any events that you may be hosting or email: classifieds@merrittherald.com

Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m.

Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m.

2050 Merritt Ave. 250-378-2095 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group.

Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m.

250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc.

Wednesdays 6 p.m. - ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca T: #merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m.

Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday 7 p.m.

Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca N.V. 4-H Club Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-378-5028 Nicola Valley Better Breathers Third Wednesdays 1 p.m.

Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room

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250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 NVCAC Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery.

250-378-6515 www.nvartscouncil.com N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m.

2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday 7 p.m.

2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday 7 p.m. at the airport 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift Store First Tuesday NVGH basement 250-378-9100 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m.

For locations, 250-378-2536 Pathfinders Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadets Tuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250572-3775 Royal Canadian Legion #96 Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m.

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Fourth Thursday 7 p.m.

1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631 Royal Purple First & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers Guild Tamarack Gardens every other Thursday at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787.

Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m.

250-378-6779 Soup Bowl Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Central School - 250-315-7410 Teen Centre / Fireside Thursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m.

250-378-5660 Valley Scrapbooking 250-936-8298 Valley Visual Artists General club information Fran McMurchy 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

Anglican Church Hall Al 378-7402 Jack 378-2662 Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195

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We are starting a new club in town for flying model aircraft. We fly at various locations around

town. New members welcome.

For more info, call Jack 250378-4371.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Archery Practice Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Gun Range Contact BJ Moore for more info 250-280-0304 Brownies Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-315-7410 CMHA - Merritt Clubhouse Fireside Center - 2026 Granite Ave. Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pm Shirley 250-378-5660 Central School Pac First Tuesday 7 p.m.

Lunchroom - 250-378-4892 Community Choir Mondays 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Crossroads Youth Min. Tuesdays 7 - 9 p.m.

Crossroads Community Church 250-378-2911 Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-3786212.

Girl Guides Wednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesday - 7 to 8:45pm - #12 - 2025 Granite Ave. - Call Marilyn at 250-3783513.

Lower Nicola Community Association First Monday of the month - 7p.m.

2383 Aberdeen Road - 250-378-4717

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help us reach our goal Would you like to see a movie theatre in Merritt, then the Merritt Community Cinema Soceity can use your help!

Phase 2 has started.

Goal to reach $144,000 for design & architect fees

For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794

If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Merritt Community Cinema Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3

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Alan Norman PLATZ Oct. 4, 1944-Sept.12, 2014 Alan Norman Platz, Al, of Merritt, passed away September 12, 2014 from the injuries sustained in a truck accident. He was 69 years old.

Al was born in Wetaskiwin Alberta on October 4, 1944.

He was the 4th child of Clifford and Daisy Platz who would have 14 children in all.

Al worked as a lighthouse keeper, loader operator and faller, before working as an equipment operator for Sanders and Co. Al is predeceased by his mother, Daisy, father, Clifford, and brothers, Ray and Bill.

Al is survived by his wife of 24 years, Cindy, and many siblings Jerry, Evelyn, Elva, Irene, Ralph, Ed, Rosemary, Barbie, Ted, Susan, and Christopher. Al also leaves behind his children, step-children and numerous grand-children: Annette (Christopher and Steven) and Jeremy (Dakota and Sierra), stepchildren: Zack, Angela (Shaylea, Amira, Draven, Gabriel, and Winter), Ria (Maya), and Dustin. Al has countless nieces and nephews and other family and friends that are left with many fond memories.

In his early years, Al loved ocean Àshing, hunting, camping, and traveling. In later years he loved to go for Sunday drives, watch hockey games, and spend time with Cindy and their dog, Wilbur. Throughout his life, Al loved to garden, enjoy a good meal, and tell detailed stories to anyone he encountered. He lived his life with passion, hard-work, and a great love of his family.

In lieu of à owers memorial donations may be given to the Legion in Merritt. The family of Al wishes to thank Sanders and Co. for all their support and donations. As well, they would like to thank the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 96 for hosting Al’s beautiful service.

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GRAHAM, RAYMOND HAROLD Surrounded by family, Raymond Harold Graham passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2014 at Foothills Medical Center in Calgary, AB. He will be lovingly and sadly missed by his wife of sixty-seven years, Lorraine, and children Garett (Judy), Vern (Margie), Niel (Trudi), Karen (Chris), Bonnie, Greg (Catherine), Michele (Sean), twenty-one grandchildren and thirty-three great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and dear, close friends.

Raymond was born at Grande Prairie, BC, now known as Westwold, on June 13, 1924, the youngest of four, to Lawrence and Lillian Graham.

At the age of three, the family moved to Chaperon of the Douglas Lake Ranch where he grew, married and raised his family.

He was an icon in the Nicola Valley ranching community, where he is respected as a humble but innovative and achievement oriented member. He was always there to greet folks and lend a helping hand if required.

In October 1999, Raymond and Lorraine left their home at Chaperon and moved to be closer to family in Cochrane, AB. He was a quiet man who enjoyed his home, his garden and his life with his wife and his family. “To plant a garden...is to believe in in tomorrow.�

(Audrey Hepburn) is a typical description of Raymond and Lorraine whose work and ethic produced plentiful gardens and “golf course� like lawns.

The family sincerely thanks the doctors, nurses and staff of the Foothills Medical Center who offered him exemplary care in his short stay there.

There will be a Celebration of Raymond’s Life held at the Merritt Civic Center, Merritt, BC on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM. “ May Dad Ă€nd everlasting joy and communion with all whom he loved and who loved him. May he continue to watch over and guide us until we meet again.â€?

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Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society Full-time Child Protection Worker Objective: The Child Protection worker strives to ensure the safety and well-being of children while helping to preserve the family unit, assessing preventative support and maintenance programs to preserve families where possible. This position is to provide strong leadership in advocating rights and jurisdiction of those family units.

Requirements: r BSW and at least 3 years related experience r Must have C6 Delegation under the provincial children protection legislation r Interviewing and needs assessment skills r Must have excellent interpersonal intercommunications skills, both written and oral r Knowledge of local First Nations customs and culture an asset r Must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation Start Date: ASAP As Needed Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience Deadline for submitting applications: September 26, 2014 - Noon For full job description contact SCFSS.

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director Scw’exmx Child & Family Service Society Highway 8, Merritt, BC, V1K 0A7 5FM t 'BY

Email: executivedirector@scwexmx.com Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualiďŹ ed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

HELP WANTED Experienced sheet metal installer for new construction

Employment Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Full-time Logging Danglehead Processor Operator needed immediately for the Vernon area.1to2 years experience a must.Good wages and beneďŹ ts.

Fax resume to 250-542-3587 or email: spence06@telus.net.

Looking for Planer Man & Millwrights for out of town work. 2 weeks on/2 weeks off shift. Fax resume to: 250-2432418.

SHOP LOCALLY

Shared Apt. Marina Del Ray PV Mexico.1brd with king bed/on suite.swimming pool.

Need Renters from Feb 28 to March 28/15. $450 per couple per 2 weeks.250-453-9248.

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Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE Yarder Operator Full time 10 mths/yr. Competitive rates Email or fax resume goatgroup@shawcable.com 604-485-6380

Help Wanted

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JOB POSTING LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND SCHOOL. PART TIME BUS DRIVER

PART AND FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE NOW THE QUILCHENA HOTEL & THE DOUGLAS LAKE RANCH! **Quilchena Hotel will be open year-round**

COOKS, SERVERS & BARTENDERS!

Job Summary: Position: Part Time Bus Driver QUALIFICATIONS: r $MBTT %SJWFST -JDFOTF r &YQFSJFODF XPSLJOH XJUI $IJMESFO r 'JSTU "JE JT BO BTTFU r 6Q UP IPVST XFFL Start: ASAP End: June 26, 2015 Salary: Negotiable Deadline: September 26, 2014 Mandatory: Criminal Records Check and Submit a Drivers Abstract Interested Candidates please submit resume to: Angie Sterling, Principal – email: asterling@lnib.net 201 Horn Road, Merritt, BC V1K-1M9 Phone: 250-378-5527

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Duties and Responsibilities include: • Answer and direct general phone inquiries in a professional and courteous manner; • Relay voice mail and e-mails from the general mailbox to the appropriate staff members; • Deal with incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and packages; • Order ofÀce supplies; • Provide administrative support to the manager and other staff; • Assist researchers and Àeld crew members as needed; • Assist with the co-ordination of the à ow of information with other organizations such as: Bands, Developers, forest licensees, government agencies, & consultants; • Create & maintain consistent spreadsheets, tracking systems and Àling systems; • Control and maintain Àeld equipment inventory and supplies; • Communicate with staff (Field crews, GIS techs, Researchers, Bookkeeper, and Manager).

Shackan Band - Job Posting

QualiÀcations, Knowledge, and Requirements: • Knowledge of archaeology, land and environment, management and/or First Nations issues an asset; • Knowledge of various computer programs incl.

Microsoft Word, Publisher & Excel; • Knowledge of Nlaka’pamux language & culture, an asset; • Valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle; • Be a self-starter and able to work on own and as part of a team; • Have good communication skills; • Ability to read and write English proÀciently.

Deadline for Applications: October 2, 2014 - 4:00 pm Rate of Pay: Dependent upon experience Start Date: ASAP Send resume and cover letter to: Attention: Brenda Walkem Esh-kn-am Cultural Resources Management Services Box 2159, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 or Fax: 250-315-0084 or Email: eshknam.arch@gmail.com Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Forestry Technician second call out for this position

Alpha Liner Operator/ Supervisor Duties will include operating & maintaining an Alpha Liner Collating Machine. Experience or good mechanical knowledge an assett.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of all Bindery Staff.

Wage negotiable depending on experience.

Minimum 3 to 4 days a week.

Approx. 30 hours per week, plus benefits.

Safe working conditions.

Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.

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Employment

An Alberta OilďŹ eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

DEDICATED Class One Chip Haulers, for local Chip Hauls.

We require Acceptable abstract, 2 yrs veriďŹ able exp. ability to work shifts. We offer: Direct Deposit, E-Logs, Satellite Dispatch, Extended BeneďŹ ts, Pension Plan. Apply online www.sutco.ca Fax 250357-2009 PH; 1-888-357-2612 Ext:230

Experienced Waitress Needed

Employment

Shackan Band requires a Land Forestry Technician, responsible for the day to day processing of Land and Forestry tasks including, Shackan Band lands, conducting scientiÀc environmental research, evaluating and creating land-use plans/ developments and related consultations, as well as programs and services within Shackan Band lands and traditional territory.

This position works closely with the Staff, Membership and fosters strategic relationships with co-management groups, other First Nation groups, Territorial and National governments.

The successful applicant will have training in forestry and/or land and have 3 to 5 years’ experience working for a Àrst nation in land and forestry departments.

QualiÀed applicants should submit cover letter and resume to Fax 250-378-5219 emai: Heather.fader@shackan.ca or mail: PO Box 1360, 2099 Granite Avenue, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8

Pets & Livestock

Livestock DORPER Cross Sheep ock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE. Better your odds.

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CASUAL CHILD CARE ASSISTANTS The Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre has casual positions available for Child Care Assistants in Supported Child Development for our Merritt location.

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3 bdrm townhouse on Menzies. $825 plus utilities.

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bdrm Apt. $600 2 1bdrm duplex. $750inc plusutilities. utilities.

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$950 plus $750 hydro.plus (X2)hydro.

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MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

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INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TO AUCTION ALL COLLECTOR VEHICLES. TRAILERS, MOTORCYCLES, TRIKES INCLUDING 8X30 MOBILE HOME & MISC. VEHICLES SOLD AS PARTS ONLY. NO REGISTRATIONS. VIEW FRIDAY SEPT. 26TH YOU YOU! 10-4PM PRE-REGISTER SEE ERE! E E H S ERE PRE PLAN YOUR HAULING. T TH ONE WEEK REMOVAL. TERMS: CASH, VISA, M/C, DEBIT. LOOK FORWARD TO COLLECTORS. SALE CONDUCTED BY

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By virtue of the Warehouseman's Lien Act, we will sell the stored goods of the following to recover costs of unpaid storage.

Janice Cote - Unit #40 Amount owing $215.00 These personal and household effects will be sold by either public or private auction on or after September 29, 2014 R. Hack Mini Storage, 286 Pooley Avenue, Merritt 250-378-5580

We will sell the stored goods of the following: Melanie Pierre, Unit #14 Amount Owing $511.49 Plus Costs.

LAW YER

BU B UILDING SUPPLIES

These personal and household effects will be sold on or after Oct. 14, 2014 to recover the cost of unpaid storage.

L.N. Self Storage, 417 Hwy. 8, Lower Nicola, BC 250-378-2205

SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF

NICOLA VALLEY INDIAN SERVICES SOCIETY (the “Society�)

RESOLVED AS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION THAT: At a duly convened meeting the By-Laws of the Society be altered by deleting Part V paragraph 5.01 and replacing it with the Part V paragraph 5.01 dated September 27, 2014.

The Society hereby appoints Springford & Simcoe LLP to act as its agent for Àling the Form 10 with the Registrar of Companies.

Effective date: September 27, 2014 Director ___________________________________________ • • • • •

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• Don’t let your dog hang its head outside the window.

• Secure your pets using a pet-friendly seat belt or safety harness.

• Crate small pets at all times.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. BCChevroletDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the finance and lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze (leasing excludes Diesel), Equinox and Silverado. Freight and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration 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. Dealer trade may be required. *Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between September 3 and September 30, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet vehicles, excluding Corvette; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Silverado (1500 & HD), Equinox and Malibu. 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: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer trade may be necessary.

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. ≠Offer available to retail customers in Canada only. $500 Customer bonus cash applies to new 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze, Equinox and Silverado 1500 Double Cab delivered between September 19 and September 29, 2014. The $500 customer bonus cash includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. Limited time offers, which may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. †0% for 48 month lease available on 2014 Cruze (excluding Diesel) based on approved credit by GM Financial. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. <>$3,000 is a manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on all 2014 Equinox 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 $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. ††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 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between September 3 and September 30, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet. 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 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between September 3 and September 30, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup; delivered in Canada between, September 3 and September 30, 2014. 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. †¥$8,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 September bonus, and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab, 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 $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1WT. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. >Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. ¥Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2014 Equinox the 2014 Top Safety Pick Plus Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. **Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ++2014 Chevrolet Equinox FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC® I-4 engine. Comparison based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2014 Fuel Consumption Guide. ¥¥Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. ‡2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city and 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. 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