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Dual Olympian Clara Hughes high-fived students from Merritt Secondary outside the school as she headed out of Merritt for Kelowna on May 21 for the next leg of her 110-day cross-Canada bike tour. Hughes, a medallist in both speed skating and mountain biking, is cycling across Canada in support of Bell Canada’s Let’s Talk campaign, which aims to break down the stigma around mental health issues.

During her stop in Merritt, Hughes spoke at an event hosted by Nicola Family Therapy at the Civic Centre on Tuesday evening about her experience with depression and her family history with mental illness. On Wednesday, she gave a presentation to Merritt Secondary School with fellow Olympian Ina-Yoko Tuetenberg of Germany, who also dealt with depression.

The riders have about 4,500 kilometres left to go on their 12,000 kilometre cross-Canada journey before they arrive in Ottawa on Canada Day. Hughes said she is encouraged by the support she’s received for the cause in each of the communities she’s visited so far, noting Merritt was no exception.

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A new tagline for the city to replace the highly criticized slogan “Country with attitude” is close to being revealed.

After public outcry over the previously approved tagline, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and Terra Firma Digital Arts — the organiza-tions working with the city to devel-

op its new brand — took feedback from the public and came up with three new tagline options.

The organizations released a survey listing the options “Country inspired,” “Country with spirit” and “Proud to be country” for mem-bers of the public to rank in order of preference. From those options, there are two clear front-runners and one consensus number two pick, community development specialist Simone Carlysle-Smith said.

In all, 125 people took the survey, 16 of whom submitted paper copies.

Carlysle-Smith said the survey results showed support for all three options.

“And when we asked the question ‘None of the above,’ the major-ity of people did support the three options,” Carlysle-Smith said.

She said they are using the survey results as a gauge for which direction to take, and not necessar-ily looking at which tagline got the

most votes because there was no way to stop people from voting multiple times.

Two of the three alternate taglines are ideas that came from the branding open house back in March, she said.

She also said the tagline “Country inspired” was ranked highly as second choice.

“Interestingly, that one was ranked quite high for second choice, but the other two were ranked

higher for first choice, so we know we can move in a certain direction,” Carlysle-Smith said.

Two more open houses on the branding were held May 12 and 13, which fewer than 50 people attended between the two days.

At the open houses, Carlysle-Smith revealed highway signage concepts for the three teepee signs around Merritt.

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Five-year fi nancial plan passes, leads council briefs

Merritt’s five-year financial plan was approved unanimously at the regular council meeting on May 13.

The plan includes a two per cent property tax increase for 2014.

About $3 million is set aside in the plan to help fix existing infra-structure, including sewerline and water-line replacement and asphalt rehabilitation.

Another capital project outlined in the plan is the lacrosse box and washroom upgrade to Central Park, which comes in around the $728,000 mark.

The city faces about $30,000 more in elec-tricity costs following a nine-per-cent hike in BC Hydro rates that took effect April 1.

BC Transit agree-ment solidified

The annual operat-ing agreement between the city, the Nicola Valley Transportation Society and BC Transit for bus service in the Nicola Valley was renewed at the regular council meeting on May 13.

In its 2014 budget, city council agreed to commit about $116,000 to the transit service, which serves

Merritt and outlying areas, and is operated by the Nicola Valley Transportation Society.

About 60,000 people rode the bus last year, according to BC Transit statistics given to coun-cil from transit opera-tors.

Coun. Kurt Christopherson called the number of riders “remarkable,” while Coun. Mike Goetz said the ridership number proves the service is needed and well-used, and bodes well for future expansion or improvements to the service.

Transit has operated in the Nicola Valley since 2007.

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Merritt’s long-vacant pellet plant is being revitalized by a new company.

Diacarbon Energy, a Burnaby-based bioenergy company, has moved into the property and plant on Priest Avenue and is putting about $9 million in changes into the infrastructure in order to begin production of wood pellets and biocoal by this fall. Construction at the plant will

be underway in the next few weeks, Diacarbon president and CEO Jerry Ericsson said, and

about 15 people are needed to work during the construction phase.

Once it’s operational, about 25 permanent jobs will be located on-site, he said. Those positions will range from general labourers to equipment operators to mainte-nance staff. “We’re looking at about 15

during construction time, which would start now, essentially, and then around 25 to 30. We’re still narrowing down what the exact number will be for operations,” Ericsson said, noting the project is in its early stages. Work was already underway

at the site last week: the sawdust dryer arrived from Germany on Wednesday, and will start being built on June 1. “It’s all kind of happening right

now, so it’s exciting,” Ericsson said.

In the coming weeks, part of the three lots at the site will be paved as well to mitigate dust spread, he said. The pellet plant, which was

built in 2010, was originally fund-ed by the federal government and a local businessman, but the plant sat unoperational after the funding fell through. Chilliwack-based Jake’s Con-

struction closed the purchase on the property earlier this year, and Diacarbon’s lease at the site took over March 1. Ericsson said he and his father

formed Diacarbon in response to the federal government’s creation of the carbon tax. He said the company is built

on the idea that industry and the environment don’t have to be at odds.

“I believe you can have a healthy industry and environment, and that’s how I’ve lived my life,” Ericsson said.The team of scientists and

engineers spent the next six years

developing technology to produce energy from wood through a pro-cess called torréfaction, which is French for roasting.The development of that tech-

nology was aided by almost $3 million in grants, he said.“We thought that it was a great

place to start up a business like this.

“We’re looking at actually installing this wood roaster at the Merritt facility,” he said.Diacarbon uses wood waste

from other industries to produce biocoal and wood pellets.

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STUDENT SEND-OFF First Nations dancers usher in NVIT’s class of 2014 at the Civic Centre on Thursday. This year, NVIT sent off 110 students graduates — its largest graduating class ever. See the full story on page 3.Michael Potestio/Herald

Merritt’s long-vacant pellet plant is being revi-talized by a new company.

In total, 110 students crossed the stage at the Civic Centre to accept their newly earned credentials and usher in the next chapter of their lives.

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New CAO takes seat at city hall

A rifle hangs on the wall of Allan Chabot’s new office, but he didn’t bring it with him when he started his new job at the City of Merritt.

“That was here when I got here,” Chabot said.

“It was precarious to see that being the only thing on the wall in here,” he said with a laugh, noting the gun isn’t in working order.

“I checked it. It seems to have been disabled somehow, so that’s good,” he said.

Chabot took aim at Merritt and is now the new face at city hall, fill-ing the position of chief administrative officer (CAO) which had been vacant for eight months.

For Chabot, Merritt is a city that’s loaded with potential.

When it comes to its supply of residential, commercial and industri-al land, he said he thinks there is a lot of opportu-nity to grow and diversify the city’s economy.

“I think Merritt’s blessed to have the indus-tries that it has and the good-paying jobs that they bring, and I want to help. I see opportunity here. I think there’s good opportunity for this com-munity to grow and pros-per,” Chabot said.

“I think there are lots of challenges, but I think there [are] way more opportunities here,” Chabot said. “I don’t know why Merritt hasn’t grown more yet, but we’ll see what we can do about that.”

Prior to arriving in Merritt, Chabot spent the last 10 years as the CAO

in Fernie, B.C. before being let go, and prior to that worked for the municipality in Golden.

On a personal level, Chabot mentioned Merritt’s topography, landscape and climate as being different from where he came from and said he welcomes the change.

“I look forward to getting to know this com-munity – its way of life. I look forward to the summer weather; I look forward to winters with a whole lot less snow, although I’m a skier. It can snow on the ski hills, but don’t snow on me every day,” Chabot said.

Chabot’s interest in municipal government

came during his 20s when he served a term as a councillor and one as mayor in his hometown of Invermere.

He then studied pub-lic administration at the University of Victoria, and worked as the dep-uty city clerk in Prince George for two years before being appointed that community’s city clerk – a job he worked for four more years.

“That was a really good training ground for someone who wants to understand a little bit about everything that a local government does,” Chabot said. “I’m not an expert in everything, but I know a little bit about most things.”

Chabot then worked for BC Gas (now FortisBC) as a municipal relations manager.

“After that I wanted to return to local govern-ment. I found that that’s really where my heart lies – serving communities, working with councils,” Chabot said.

To do so, Chabot took a job in Golden as a cor-porate officer for a couple years prior to accepting the job in Fernie.

Chabot wasn’t always behind the desk though, having worked a few blue-collar jobs in his day.

When he was younger, Chabot worked in an open-pit mine as a truck driver and also worked at a sawmill, but lost that

job when the mill burned down.

“I can relate to resource communities and the jobs in them quite well because of my experience,” Chabot said.

He was also a mem-ber of the original panel that worked on imple-menting the province’s Community Charter.

Chabot said he was part of a group that trav-elled around the province during the fall of 2003, putting on workshops for local government staff to advise them on how the charter would change things.

Merritt Mayor Susan Roline said a solid under-standing of the charter is important for any CAO.

Chabot was cho-sen from a handful of candidates thanks to his experience in local government and under-standing of communities with attributes similar to Merritt, a press release from the City of Merritt stated.

Chabot started his new job on April 28 and told the Herald he thinks the city has “a commit-ted mayor and council” and “an extremely skilled staff complement.”

“I see a lot of evi-dence of pride in the work of the workforce, top to bottom, here,” Chabot said.

Roline described Chabot as being well-spoken and confident.

She also said she thinks it’s Chabot’s expe-rience with municipal governments that tipped the scales in his favour during the hiring process.

She said a person with that experience should be able to help Merritt move forward.


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Next council meeting: Tuesday, May 27, 2014Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

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SANITARY SEWER FLUSHING The City of Merritt Public Works Department would like to remind residents that it is that time of year again for our annual maintenance program for sewer fl ushing and camera work. We apologize for any inconvenience and your patience is greatly appreciated. If you have had any problems with your toilet bubbling up in the past it is recommended that you place a towel or saran wrap over your bowl and put the lid down. Also, if you experience any foul smelling odour it is advised to run a little water through the household’s sinks and bathtubs.

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Each concept had the word “WHOA!” with a sentence underneath relating to the large image.

One showed a man jump-ing into a lake with the sen-tence “turn here for cannon-balls.”

Another concept showed the Coldwater Hotel with the sentence “WHOA! Turn here for heritage” while another was a picture of people in cowboy hats with their horses beneath the sentence “WHOA! Keep going for real country.”

“The first idea is ‘whoa’ because we want people to

slow down. We want to play on that country theme, but not have it all be western,” Carlysle-Smith said, noting the aim is to focus on experiences.

At the open house May 13, Carlysle-Smith said authentic experiences are important for the branding of small com-munities.

She said many people drive past Merritt on a daily basis and don’t regard the town as a destination.

“We want to increase visitation based on destina-tion experiences. Focus on the experience, the non-tangible, the emotional response you have when you have a good experience in a community as

a visitor, as opposed to being regarded as a service centre,” she said.

With the open houses done, the next step will be to do a legal trademark search to determine the availability of the taglines, Carlysle-Smith told the Herald. After that, the city will need to register its chosen trademark, which can take two to six months.

Carlysle-Smith said the top priority now is the city’s tour-ism website.

She said TOTA is encour-aging the city to invest in the tourism website for marketing this year as there is funding available to help the city get the site up and running.

TOTA is making changes to the website plan in response to open house feedback.

“What we’ve done is a design for the website. We’ve mapped out the site map, we got some feedback from the open house, so we do have to expand it because we heard that people want the arts and things like that, so we’ll make sure that all gets in,” Carlysle-Smith said of the website.

Carlysle-Smith is slated to present a tourism plan progress report to council on May 27.

As for the brand logo, it will remain the familiar wordmark, but it will have the new tagline in place of “Country with attitude.”

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MARKET SEASON

Eighteen stalls selling everything from lawn ornaments to fresh vegetables to homemade baking were set up at the parking lot beside the Baillie House for the first farmers’ market of the season on May 17. The farmers market runs every Saturday until Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Council commits $500 for update to air quality plan

Merritt city council unanimously agreed to commit $500 to the Air Quality Committee to update its Merritt Air Quality Management Plan at the regular meet-ing on May 13.

The plan was writ-ten in 2007 and makes reference to a number of things in the community which are now out of date, Coun. Dave Baker told council.

Baker, who sits on the committee, said the group has spent the last several months going through the plan to update it.

“It talks about the burner at Tolko exten-sively. Well, that’s long gone. There’s quite a few references to Ardew — long gone,” he said. “The graphs that are in there, although they’re very good, they’re very technical. We’ve asked the Ministry of Envi-ronment to change the graphs a little bit to make them more read-able for the average per-son, like myself.”

Council has $10,000 in its 2014 budget set aside for air quality.

The committee is also seeking a new member.


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After nearly a week of searching and pleading for the return of six pet dogs in Langley, the saga has ended and in just about the worst case scenario.

The animals weren’t stolen from the truck of the dog walker in charge of them at the time, but had died of heatstroke

in the truck, RCMP are reporting.

In a panic, the dog walker had disposed of the canine carcasses in Abbotsford and told police they’d been stolen.

The news that the six dogs were reported stolen broke last Monday, but a week later, more news on the case broke.

Surrey-based pet detec-tive company Petsearchers Canada had an entry on its website claiming the dog walker had confessed.

She had originally told police she’d left them in the box of her truck under a canopy near an off-leash dog park and gone to the washroom. When she returned less than 10

minutes later, all the dogs were gone.

Now, the story goes that the woman left them in the truck under a canopy with the sides open and access to water, but when she came back to the vehicle, she found the pets dead. How long she was gone for, what she was doing, and where she was have not been reported.

One of the dogs was her own.

RCMP say the dogs have been recovered from Abbotsford and the investi-gation is now being led by the BC SPCA. Criminal charges are a possibility.

Every year it’s the same warning to pet owners from a million different

sources: don’t leave your dog unattended in a car in the warm weather.

Of course, even responsible pet owners are sometimes out and about with their dogs and think it can’t hurt if they just run into the grocery store to grab milk because it’ll only take a second. They could very well be right.

They could be disas-trously wrong, too. Even with the windows open, daytime heat can kill dogs who just aren’t as effective at cooling themselves as humans.

Symptoms of heat-stroke in dogs include exaggerated panting or the sudden stopping of pant-ing; salivation; weakness

and muscle tremors; lack of co-ordination; and con-vulsions or vomiting.

If that happens to your four-legged friend, imme-diately move the animal to a shady, cool place; wet the dog with cool water; fan him or her; give the dog some cool water to drink; take the dog to a veterinarian. Don’t use ice on the dog because that restricts blood flow and could actually inhibit cooling.

But what if it’s not your dog? If you come across a dog in distress in a parked car in a parking lot this summer, what can you do to help?

Aboriginal education or victim studies?

VICTORIA – The B.C. School Trustees’ Association is calling for a mandatory high school course on the history of residential schools set up to assimilate aboriginal children into European culture.

Trustees propose a 25-hour course required for all graduating students, using interviews with resi-dential school survivors, presenta-tions by aboriginal leaders and dis-cussion of current events.

This would build on aboriginal courses already in offered in B.C. schools, and a public education effort that began with Prime Minister Ste-phen Harper’s 2008 apology and compensation for Canada’s residen-tial school policy.

B.C. Teachers’ Federation vice-president Glen Hansman gave a speech on the need for mandatory education to a 2012 teacher confer-ence. He said current aboriginal cul-ture courses are poorly attended, and went on to denounce a school system he said is still based on “colonialism” and a “settler construct” of history.

“We need to acknowledge that racism is the norm in public schools – still today,” Hansman said.

Is it really? He also claimed that the purpose and legacy of the residential schools have been “delib-erately hidden” from school cur-riculum.

In lieu of evidence, Hansman recounted old anecdotes of Ameri-can-style stereotyping from his own schooling in Ontario. But mostly he demanded social engineering in schools that must of course include more funding, more teacher profes-sional development time and an affirmative action program to recruit more aboriginal teachers.

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Do Hansman’s allegations reflect the kind of attitude that would lead to truth and reconciliation? Or are they signs of another unfortunate legacy, that of the victim studies mentality that permeates our uni-versities?

Here’s a suggestion for this mandatory course. Students could spend a couple of hours on one of the definitive works of B.C. aboriginal history, A Stó:lo Coast Salish Historical Atlas. A long-term project of the Stól:lo Nation, the atlas has meticulously documented chapters on European contact and residential schools, and others that piece together oral histories and

what few written records there are of B.C. First Nations life at the time of European contact.

A journal kept at Fort Langley from 1827 to 1830 documents some of the raids between aboriginal communities on the Fraser River and Vancouver Island, corroborat-ing elders’ accounts. During those three years, Cowichan men attacked the Chilliwack Stó:lo community four times. In the same period, the journal records 30 incidents of inter-community violence, some reaching down to present-day Washington state.

Atlas editor Keith Thor Carlson summarized the research this way: “Viewed from the perspective of the aggressor, raids and attacks appear

to have been motivated primarily by a desire to obtain quick wealth (in the form of slaves and property such as dried and smoked salmon) or to exact revenge for previous insults.”

Archaeological study of stone fortifications and weapons at fishing sites in the Fraser Canyon traces a history of inter-community violence back at least 3,000 years.

Historians characterize some of this as warfare. British colonial authorities had some “settler con-structs” about these activities: they saw them as assault, robbery, abduc-tion and murder as well as slavery.

This is the seldom-discussed backdrop for the European settle-ment of British Columbia, the

imposition of British law and the later establishment of church-run residential schools.

None of this is to excuse the forced removal of aboriginal chil-dren from their families, the hor-rendous abuse and neglect or the multi-generational damage to a culture already weakened by waves of smallpox. This 1928 plan to fix what was called the “Indian prob-lem” deserves to be understood by everyone.

But glossing over historical con-text and presenting a guilt trip to students would serve no one well.

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

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Residential schools only part of complex history

The best course of action is to phone the SPCA’s animal cru-elty hotline at 1-855-622-7722, which is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., or the local police.

You could also take down the model number of the car, licence plate and its colour and try to locate the car’s owner by having them paged at nearby stores or busi-nesses.

If you go the police route, stay by the car to keep an eye on the dog.

In B.C., the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act is enforced by BC SPCA special constables, who are appointed under the Police Act and are lawful-ly able to use reasonable force to enter a vehicle to remove an animal that does not have adequate food, water, shelter, venti-lation, space or care.

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pretation about what is adequate and what is not.

The act also specifies that special constables are only able to enter a vehicle without a warrant if the animal is in critical distress. If the animal is deemed to be in distress, the constable needs a war-rant.

If you call the SPCA, don’t expect someone to show up, smash a car window and dramatically scoop a panting canine into their arms.

The Criminal Code of Canada has a section on animal abuse, but again, there’s wiggle room there for the well-meaning person just running in to grab a jug of milk if they argue they didn’t wilfully cause harm to the animal.

It’s sad and shocking that this story of the six “missing” dogs ended this way, but the saddest part is, there will be more furry fatalities as the sum-mer goes on no matter how many warnings are out there.

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God the Word, the World

Cont. from May 15 edition.

When we look at what is going on in Russia with Putin, it looks very similar with what went on in Europe under Hitler. He was taking countries over with now or little ghting. France, the big country in Europe, gave up only 17 days after being invaded.

So, what stopped Hitler?

It was God’s Word.

When we look at the book of Daniel, in the day when Babylon was the world power, the king had had a dream. He called on Daniel to help him know what the dream meant.

In the dream, he saw the power that would become world power. It was demonstrated by an image of a man and the different parts of his body. The last piece was his feet and 10 toes. Daniel explained that this nation would be divided into 10 nations and they would never again join to become one. Hitler had nine of these rejoined. Only England stood alone.

England was being heavily bombed by the German air force. About this time, an English Adventist preacher, living in

the United States, went to England to encourage the people who were going through some real problems.

There, he met with a group of Adventist believers in London in a basement, for fear of bombs. His sermon that night was Daniel 2.

Here, Daniel had written about the king and his dream of the gure of a man. Now, everything explained by the image of the man had come to pass, as Daniel had said it would. When the preacher came to the part about the 10 toes, which would remain separate and never join again to become one nation, the preacher differed from almost all people that were watching poor England.

He said to his people, “England will not fall. England can not fall for if England falls then that would prove that the prophecy is wrong. And, that would mean that we can not trust the Word of God.”

The preacher’s last word was, “England will not fall.”

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Merritt Secondary School is getting an upgraded shed thanks to the school’s garden club.

The club recently received a $2,000 grant in U.S. funds from the Whole Kids Foundation, which is based in Texas, to build a wood potting and tool storage shed. The construction class at MSS will be building the shed.

Teachers Yvonne Lord and Catherine Johnson applied for the grant from the Whole

Kids Foundation, which provides grants for gardens and salad bars. The charity’s aim is to provide children with healthy food options through partnerships with schools and other organizations.

Lord said she doesn’t think students realize how easy it is to grow their own food, and that they have the power to do it themselves.

“We have a lot of kids at MSS who come to school hungry, and this is a community with a lot of people who are not well off and one of the things that can be done here

is people could grow a lot of their own food,” Lord said.

“We tend not to, weirdly enough.

“[It] doesn’t take a huge amount of effort. Most of the work’s put in by the plants, to be honest,” she said.

The shed acts as an area for members of the group to place their plants or seeds in pots of dirt to begin grow-ing.

But it’s not just the plants themselves that are sprouting up at MSS.

Lord said she hopes the school will soon have an entire horticul-

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line for a course and the [school] board approved it last year for a horticulture 11 class, and it was approved too late for kids to choose to take it as a course, so Catherine Johnson and I — the other teacher who’s working on it — we decided to do the club this year,” Lord said.

Members get to learn things such as how to make their own jam, which they did ear-lier this year, but they also give back.


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Local McDonald’s employee Noah Bergmann trains his dad, Nicola-Canford principal Burt Bergmann, as people from the community try their hand in the fast-paced fast food environment on McHappy Day. The event, which took place at McDonald’s restaurants around the country on May 7, raises funds for Ronald McDonald Houses and other children’s charities.

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BCTF president Jim Iker said Tuesday the bonus doesn’t make up for the government’s wage offer of 6.5 per cent over six years. A simultaneous plan to cut teacher wages five per cent or more because of strike action is “just so disrespectful, so unnecessary, and we’ll be deal-ing with it at the Labour Rela-tions Board,” Iker said.

Unless there is some compro-mise on major issues, one-day strikes with picket lines will be staged at one group of school districts in each of the first four days next week, with teachers returning to work across the province on Friday, May 30.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the signing bonus and reducing the con-tract term from 10 years to six were significant efforts to move toward a settlement.

“Unfortunately the announcement today says that the BCTF feels that disrupting classrooms, affecting children and their families is going to help to reach a settlement,” Fassbender told reporters in Vancouver.

Iker reiterated the union’s position that more pay, more teachers and a return to contract language guaranteeing class size and special needs support are needed to reach a settlement.

Peter Cameron, chief negoti-ator for the province’s 60 school

districts, informed the union last week that a five per cent pay cut will be put in place “soon” in response to the first phase of strike action.

The BCTF began work-to-rule action in April, refusing supervision outside classrooms and communication with school management. Rotating strikes were also authorized by the BCTF membership in a March vote, and beginning to shut down schools could result in an effort to cut teacher pay by 10 per cent.

Cameron said last week the union’s latest wage demand amounts to 15.9 per cent over four years, far beyond what other provincial public service unions have received. The BCTF maintains its wage pro-posal is 13.25 per cent over four years, including cost-of-living increases based on each year’s inflation rate.

School district 58 is sched-uled to strike on Thursday, May 29.

The BCTF’s school district strike schedule:

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Family ties to Merritt Country Run

When it comes to volunteering, the Heppners make it a family affair.

Merrittonian Charlotte Heppner will once again wel-come her family from Abbotsford as they gear up for the Mer-ritt Country Run.

Every year since its inception, Charlotte and her husband Wayne see his side of the family come to Merritt to help with running the event.

Wayne’s parents, brother and three sisters, along with various nieces and nephews attend the run, she said.

Generally 12 to 15 family members make their way here from the Lower Mainland.

“Some run and the ones that aren’t run-ning volunteer. Every-

one does something,” she said with a laugh.

The tradition began the event’s inaugural year. Char-lotte was the volun-teer co-ordinator and was in need of help-ing hands, so she con-tacted her relatives.

“They all just flut-tered up here and pitched in just like they always do,” Charlotte said.

“They make tradi-tions out of things,” she said. “As soon as we finished that first year they were like, ‘Well, this will just be a tradition, we’ll do this every year,’” she said with another chuckle.

“And then since then, even though I’m not the volunteer co-ordinator anymore, it’s just kind of been a tradition. They come up and help,” Char-lotte said.

The volunteers will

help out with running water stations, setting up chairs and tables, directing runners and doing cleanup.

“My mother-in-law, we usually have her on the ground handing out medals,” Charlotte said.

Her nieces and nephews even bring some of their friends with them to help out.

The last couple of years, two of Wayne’s brothers-in-law have brought their motor-cycles so they can do motorcycle control, Charlotte said.

For the most part, everyone helps out with whatever they’re asked to do.

“Then we wrap it up with a barbecue at our house and then they head back to Abbotsford,” Char-lotte said.

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Kamloops author Dennis Robertson read from his book Crackers ... Come Hear at the Merritt library on May 15. About 20 people attended the free event, at which Robertson told tales of working with his hearing assist dog for 14 years.

Part of Robertson’s presentation included a video showing Crackers at work, alerting him to sounds such as a kettle boiling or the telephone ringing by jumping on him, and then leading him to the source of the sound.

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The club has two apple trees they plan to give the fruit from to the school’s cafeteria, Lord said, noting that the club’s excess produce could be given to Merritt’s

food bank.There are about seven

members in the garden club.The potting shed will be a

10-foot-by-15-foot structure that the construction class will build for them, construc-tion teacher Frazer Smith

said.The garden club isn’t the

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An upright woman is a precious jewel. A godly and virtuous woman is an enduring treasure.

The Old Testament book of Proverbs, chap-ter 31, devotes a section in praise of women, probably because men see to their own plaudits sufficiently well.

The person described in the passage is at once a woman, a wife, and a working mother. What qualities mark this woman and set her apart from the rest of the society?

Her personal worth (vs. 10-12, 22-23, 25).

Her appearance and demeanor show self-respect. She inspires and enforces profound respect from her hus-band.

Her practical works (vs. 13-21, 24, 27). She works eagerly, spends wisely, deals profitably, serves charitably, pro-vides amply, and man-ages ably.

Her prudent words (v. 26). We find her instructing in love and controlling her lips.

Her profound wealth (vs. 28-31). It rests on: (a) her children’s wit-ness; (b) her husband’s praise; and, (c) ultimate-ly on God’s estimate of her.

The spiritual value of women’s work has been given little cre-dence in Western soci-ety. Men are still often seen as more capable of philosophical reflection, while women are tied to earth in the messy phys-ical work of childbear-

ing and raising them.But mothering is

not only about folding hands and closing eyes. As the daily life of a mother is more physical and immediate, so is her experience of God.

Changing a hun-dred diapers each week cultivates endurance. Crankiness can nur-ture quick forgiveness, exhaustion calls for humility and commu-nity.

And, best of all, babies themselves pro-vide unlimited chances to live in gratitude and joy.

The mother’s ability to love is exceeded only by God’s love itself. Her love grows with her chil-dren and it is impossible to tell the success or failure of her children by her love.

There are no depths to which a child can fall that would diminish her love and no heights of success a child can

achieve that would increase it.

Her love is protec-tive, tender, consistent, understanding, forgiv-ing, unchanging, unself-ish, contagious, comfort-ing and everlasting.

Practical conven-tional discipleship, when they are able to cultivate, prepares them to simply practice the “presence of God” (cf. Brother Lawrence), in seasons of life filled with disorder.

The Benedictine rule describes its purpose as “seeking the grace of God with the help of many brothers.”

The spirituality of mothers with smaller children looks little like that of a monk, but they seek the same grace — only they do it with the help of their one or multiple kids. And though their spiri-tual lives are somewhat impoverished for some years, they can still feel

rich.They can see a spiri-

tual director, read the Bible, enjoy solitude again as soon as they get the chance. But, perhaps for a few years, they may have to practice spiritual ‘un-disciplines.’

But still, divine wis-dom for busy moms is not out of reach and is readily available. As Apostle James instructed mothers, fathers, and all: “If any of you lack wisdom, you should ask God who gives gener-ously to all … and it will be given to you.”

A real-life case in point, filed thousands of years ago in the Old Testament book of 1 Kings, foresees no need of a university educa-tion. The true story goes:

Two new mothers came to King Solomon’s court, pleading for an answer to their dilem-ma.

Soon after birth, one

of their babies died dur-ing the night, probably from suffocation. The baby’s mother crept into the other woman’s room and took her living infant, leaving the still body of her own child in the other woman’s bed.

When the mother woke up, she discovered her baby had been switched, and the dead child left in its place.

She found the mom who made the switch, and a verbal fight fol-lowed, ending up with a visit to the king for his decision. The guilty mom would not own up to the truth.

Solomon listened to the women’s accusa-tions, then made his decision: “Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other.” A very wise king indeed!

Sure enough, the real mother was horri-fied and offered to give

up the baby rather than see him die. The guilty mom could care less.

Her heartless response may seem unbelievable to us: “Neither I nor you shall have him. Cut him in two!”

Solomon knew the real mother would speak up, so he promptly awarded the baby to her.

Some mothers today might feel like your child must have been switched at birth, espe-cially when they chal-lenge your authority or decision.

That’s when you need a healthy dose of wisdom.

And you can get it from the book of all wisdom — the Bible, and its author, the Holy Spirit. Just feel free to access them.

Narayan Mitra is the pastor of Merritt Baptist [email protected]

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Great starter home, close to school and Mini Mart. 3 bedrooms up, large living room and kitchen with eating area. Fenced and private backyard and a covered deck for those BBQ days. RV parking with access to the backyard. Very clean home, and move in ready.

#2236 $157,000

FIRST TIME BUYERS

#2243 $209,900

EXECUTIVE HOME

#2244 $499,900

Traditional style 3 level home located directly across from an elementary school. Home has 1 bedrm on main with 2 up and a large rec.rm downstairs. Has single car garage.

Executive 5 bedrm family home in excellent location with panoramic views. Great curb appeal and grandiose floor plan. Features Jacobi HW flooring, slate tile, 2 gas F/P’s, extra large kitchen, large master bedrm with 5 pce ensuite. Beautifully landscaped.

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COZY BUnGaLOW

#2169 $179,000

Nice home with 3 bedrms & office, in the downtown area, within walking distance to shopping & all amenities. Fenced lot with RV parking in back. Private patio with hot tub. Includes appliances.

DESIRaBLE LOCaTIOn

#2121 $365,000

Executive 3 level split home on the Bench with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, grand living rm & dining rm with vaulted ceilings, sunken family rm. Upgrades include new bathrm, carpeting, windows, roof & more.

BRInG YOUR HORSES

#2180 $549,900

Spacious home on two levels, custom built, 2 bedrms up, 2 down, 3 full baths, large eat-in kitchen & dining rm. Property has 2 corrals, hay shed, horse shelter & approx. 4 ac of fenced pastures.

HaS BIG SHOP

#2182 $439,000

Private 4 bedrm home on 1.99 acres with new kitchen cabinets, flooring & paint, has formal dining rm, & views overlooking Guichon Creek & the valley. Bsmt in partially fin. Large detached shop.

BEaUTIFULLY REnOVaTED

#2140 $299,900

Quality finished 3 bedrm home with full bath on each floor & laundry on main. Home has all new wiring, plumbing, custom kitchen, pot lights on dimmers, new flooring, windows & blinds and appliances.

SUn VaLLEY COURT

#2160 $209,000

Nice 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhome with unique floor plan. Lots of natural light, gas F/P in living rm, kitchen has some newer appliances, backsplash & flooring, sep. dining, 3 pce ensuite. Is move in ready.

CORnER BEnCH LOT

#2141 $399,900

Executive 3 bedroom home, quality built with vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek cabinets & granite tops on center island, family rm, rec.rm, office & bonus room. 2 sundecks, mature landscaping, & double garage.

NEW NEW

#1928

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

Prices Starting at $109,000 + GST

#2156 $549,000

10 aC KanE VaLLEY

Nice log home with large wrap around deck and full bsmt with inlaw suite. Property backs onto crown land, has new barn, shed & chicken pend. In area of fishing, ATVing, horseback riding & more.

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

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OVER 4000 SQ.FT.

#2187 $537,000

Exceptional quality built home on 3 levels features 4 bedrms, 4 baths, large kitchen with all appliances, formal dining, family rm opens to balcony with great views. Large rec.rm in bsmt, nicely landscaped, triple garage.

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#2174 $299,000

Fantastic waterfront lot in Nicola Lakeshore development. Build your dream home on the magnificent lot of 1.5 acres – perfect for one or two dwellings. Call for more details.

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#1913 $890,000

Clean 8500 sq.ft. precast tilt-up building on corner with excellent exposure and on truck route. 6400 sq.ft. of retail space & 1600 sq.ft. of warehouse plus 500 sq.ft. on 2nd floor. Paved parking. All on 0.8 acre site, Phase 1 environmental has been done.

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#2213 $199,000

NICE CORNER LOT

5 bedrm home within walking distance to amenities.

Single garage, 3 bedrms up, large living room and

updated kitchen with eating area. Bsmt has 2

bedrm, full bath and small kitchenette.

#2227 $223,900

IMMACULATE RANCHER

Spacious home with 2 bedrooms and a den or 3rd

bedrm, generous living & dining room plus office.

Both bedrms have ensuites. Large covered deck,

20x16 detached shop.

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#2203 $89,000

WHY RENT

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 hot water.

#2149 $319,900

QUIET BENCH AREA

Family home located in prime with 3 bedrooms up with 2 down, oak H/W flooring throughout main floor level. Large kitchen with pantry. Home has covered deck perfect for extra outdoor living space.

#1967 $74,500

sPACIOUs MOBILE

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.

#2052 $329,000

CLOsE TO sCHOOLs

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

#2108 $165,000

sHOP IN BACK

Charming 2 bedroom bungalow with new paint, roof, updated windows & kitchen with patio off sundeck, lane access, RV parking and 24x16 insulated shop with gas F/P & 2 pce bath. Fenced yard.

#2159 $109,900

AT sAND PIPER

Immaculate 2 bedrm strata unit on top floor with extra windowto let in the sunshine. Includes A/C, 4 appliances & window coverings. Walking distance to rec. centre, arena & shopping.

#2191 $169,000

GREAT sTARTER HOME

Wonderful 3 bedrm bungalow with open concept kitchen & eating bar, large bright living rm, fully finished bsmt with large family rm, laundry & storage. Close to school. Has room to build a shop.

#1957 $199,900

INCREDIBLE VALUE

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

#2210 $213,500

LOCATION! LOCATION!

3 bedroom rancher in a good area of downtown. Single carport, U/G sprinklers, central A/C, newer furnace, fenced backyard with lane access and a garden area. Easy walk to shopping.

#2151 $229,900

ADULT ORIENTED sTRATA

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

#2111 $299,900

18,000 Sq. FT. loT

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

#2181 $339,900

sPECTACULAR VIEWs

Beautiful new rancher with walkout basement in prime area. Open concept kitchen/living room, huge kitchen w/island, vaulted ceilings, HW floors, ceramic tile & sliding doors to deck.

#2235 $479,000

GREAT VIEWs

Spacious 4 bedrm + den, 3 bath home with newer S/S appliances in gourmet kitchen, dining & living rooms adjoin a walk-out balcony. The walkout bsmt has wet bar & games room. Lot of parking.

#1759 $449,900

MANICURED CORNER LOT

Gorgeous 5 bedrm, 3.5 bath home with HW flooring, ceramic tile in kitchen & baths, 5 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Fully fin. bsmt with separate entrance, extra large rec.rm. 2 covered decks.

#2169 $179,000

CUTE & COZY

Nice 3 bedrm home open oak kitchen & dining room and includes appliances. Fenced lot with lane access, RV parking and mature landscaping plus private patio with hot tub.

#2211 $85,000

DOWNTOWN

2 bedroom bungalow with big living room, back lane access, within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities. Perfect for the handyman. As is where is.

#2139 $389,900

EXTRA LARGE LOT

Spacious 4 bedrm home with 2.5 baths, two family rms, office, games rm, wine rm & storage. Nice backyard with sundeck, U/G irrigation, storage shed & double garage with 10 ft doors.

#2215 $125,000

NICELY UPDATED

Great starter home with 3 bedrooms up, 4 pce bathroom, newer windows and siding. Has partially finished basement, 100 amp service and is close to schools. Carport in back

#2170 $166,000

aFFordaBly priCed

Great 2 bedroom home for starting out or retirement. Quaint character home with 9 ft ceilings in living room & bedrms, updated flooring, cabinets & bathroom. Fenced yard, lane access & shop in back.

#2197 $59,900

INVEsTORs

Great opportunity to increase your portfolio. One bedroom apartment of 584 sq.ft. in well managed building. Elevator in building, close to store and transportation. Other units available.

#2140 $299,900

COMPLETELY RENOVATED

Exquisite 3 bedrm bungalow in prime location, completely redone inside & out. New wiring, plumbing, furnace, HW tanks, all windows, S/S appliance pkg, stacking washer/dryer plus a fully fin. bsmt.

#2226 $339,900

QUIET AREA

Clean & bright 3 bedrm rancher with full unfin. bsmt, vaulted ceilings, large open kitchen, family rm with gas F/P, double garage & RV parking with sani-dump. Very private backyard with patio.

#2157 $214,900

DEsIRABLE AREA

Great starter home for young families or retirees. 3 bedrms, fl at private yard with garden, 2 car garage & RV parking. Includes appliances & gas F/P. A quality built home in a desirable neighbourhood.

#2183 $445,000

larGe FaMily HoMe

Spacious 5 bedrm home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, Cherry stained kitchen cabinets, BI stove/oven. 2 large sundecks in private backyard. Double garage w/ 6 ft crawl space.

#2164 $535,000

AMAZING HOME

Quality built, open & bright home on 3 levels with 5 bedrms + den, 3.5 baths, on demand HW heat, den/office with coffered ceiling & large windows, chef style kitchen with granite counters, large island & much more.

#2110 $119,900

GREAT sTARTER

Very clean home with 3 bedroom up, 2 bathrooms, new tile & newer flooring in living room. Close to schools. Has a carport in back with lane access and fenced yard.

#2162 $229,000

DETACHED sHOP

3 bedroom Bavarian style home with large living rm and kitchen with sliding glass doors to covered deck. Large rec.rm in fully finished bsmt. Backyard with 24x24 workshop. RV parking.

#2160 $209,000

sUN VALLEY COURT

Nice 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with very unique floor plan. Main fl oor has lots of natural sunlight & large bay window & gas F/P in living rm. Kitchen has newer appliances, tile backsplash & fl ooring. Has been prof. painted up & down. Move in ready.

#2244 $499,900

EXECUTIVE HOME

Executive 5 bedrm family home in excellent location with panoramic views. Great curb appeal and grandiose floor plan. Features Jacobi HW flooring, slate tile, 2 gas F/P’s, extra large kitchen, large master bedrm with 5 pce ensuite. Beautifully landscaped.

#2193 $322,500

COMPLETELY RENOVATED

Beautiful 4 bedrm family home in excellent Bench location and close to school. Has new kitchen, flooring, bathrooms up & down, spacious fl oor plan with open concept living. Large lot with carport & RV parking.

#2050 $334,900

BeauTiFully landSCaped

Large family home with 4 bedrms, open design, bright kitchen, central A/C. Huge, fenced backyard with sundeck and large garden area, plus double garage and deactivated 2 bedrm suite in bsmt.

#2141 $399,900

EXECUTIVE BENCH HOME

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

#2228 $329,000

DEsIRABLE AREA

Immaculate 4 bedrm home with fantastic views., 3 pce ensuite with soaker tub & sitting rm. Living rm with gas F/P. Main level has family rm, office, laundry. Double garage. Near college.

#2167 $149,999

HUGE LOT

Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to downtown. On extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with lane access and well maintenance backyard with 19x16 single garage.

#2187 $537,000

sENsATIONAL

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

#2148 $139,900

NEWER APARTMENT

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

#2186 $235,900

LOWER NICOLA

2 bedrm home on its own 0.23 acre lot. Home is very neat with new siding, shingled roof,skirting with insulation & 14x28 garage. Has an enclosed deck & porch. Yard is fully fenced with workshop, RV parking & garden area.

#2185 $89,000

FenCed yard

Great starter or retirement home on large pad with garden area. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, huge open spacious plan, central A/C, newer vinyl siding and thermal pane windows & many upgrades.

new

#1982 $169,900

INVEsTMENT

Side by side uplex with 100 amp service. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bath and approx 432 sq.ft. Easy walk to shopping & schools. Has had some renovations. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

#2163 $649,900

INVEsTMENT

4 separately titled side by side duplexes with a total of 8 units & some long term tenants. Each side of duplex has 2 bedrms, 1 bath, kitchen and living rm with 432 sq.ft. Has newer shingles, 100 amp service.

#2115 $149,900

COZY RANCHER

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

#2121 $365,000

THREE LEVEL sPLIT

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

#2089 $65,000

INVEsTORs

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!

#2233 $525,000

IN LOWER NICOLA

Quality built home with 3 bedrms up, country kitchen, full bsmt with family room & work area. Beautifully landscaped 0.44 ac lot with gazebo, attached garage & 32x28 detached shop & shed.

#2214 $299,900

CLOsE TO sCHOOLs

Top floor has 3 bedrms, spacious kitchen w/island, large living rm with gas F/P, master w/ensuite & addition ensuite. Ground level has 2 bedrm rental suite, bsmt has rec.rm, hobby rm & more.

#2199 $628,800

INVEsTORs

Great opportunity of 6 strata title townhomes, all within walking distance to downtown & close to all amenities. Being sold below assessed value at $87,900 per unit. Call for more details.

#2236 $157,000

HalF dupleX

Great starter home in good area & close to school & corner store. 3 bedrms up, large living rm & kitchen has eating area. New paint in 2013. Fenced backyard with covered deck & RV parking.

#2234 $249,000

LOWER NICOLA

Great home in Lower Nicola on 0.35 acres with creek. 2 bedrms up, 1 down in renovated bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank. Large living room and a galley kitchen. 24x28 shop.

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ReSIDenTIAL VIew LOTS

#1726

Prices starting at $85,000 + GsTFully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Close to shopping and college.

Start building your dream home today!

#2192 $69,000

NICE sTRATA UNIT

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.

#2209 $474,900

FanTaSTiC Valley VieWS

Impressive home with breathtaking views from the huge wrap around deck. Features beautiful oak doors, 4 bedrms, 3 baths, full finished basement, large family & games rooms. Bathrooms has been refurbished with vintage tub & high end faucets.

#2172 $309,000

BENCH VIEW HOME

Great family home with 3 bedrms up, 1 down, 3 baths, sundeck off huge dining room to enjoy the fabulous views. Large family rm in bsmt plus workshop or hobby room. Fenced backyard.

#2212 $148,500

FirST TiMe BuyerS

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.

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0.89 ACRES

#2165 $122,000

Great lot to build your dream

home overlooking the Nicola

River and ranchland. In area

of fine quality home. Close to

shopping. Perfect for private

estate at end of cul de sac.

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CountRy gEtAwAy

#1961 $379,000

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.

LARgE SHoP

#2144 $345,900

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.

4.64 ACRES

#1916 $474,900

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.

fAntAStiC 157 ACRES

#2231 $824,000

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.

APPRox. 103 ACRES

#2194 $489,000

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

APPRox. 22 ACRES

#2195 $649,000

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

1.75 AC in tHE City

#2190 $399,000

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

BRing youR HoRSES

#2180 $549,900

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.

9.88 ACRES

#2189 $489,000

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.

PREStigiouS HomE

#1837 $749,900

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

wAtERfRont HomE

#2207 $998,000

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.

BEACHfRont HomE

#2179 $898,000

Spectacular home on Nicola Lake with over 2600 sq.ft. 2 bedrms on main with 2 down & a summer kitchen, gorgeous views, huge wrap around deck, prof. landscaped, 36 ft concrete pad wharf.

wAtERfRont LotS

#2175 EACH $900,000

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

19.77 ACRES

#2092 $146,000

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.

CommERCiAL BuiLding

#2019 $595,000

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.

induStRiAL BuiLding

#1913 $890,000

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.

3 induStRiAL LotS

#2237 EACH $59,900

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.

invEStoRS

#2171 $850,000

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.

10 ACRES in kAnE vALLEy

#2156 $549,000

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.

inCREdiBLE invEStmEnt

#2114 $399,000

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.

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133 AC + LAkE

#1663 $495,000

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.

oPPoRtunity

#2137 $325,000

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.

HoRSE PRoPERty

#1992 $499,000

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.

LuxuRiouS wAtERfRont

#2131 $2,755,000

Lavish oasis on 1.05 acres at Nicola Lake. This custom home has 4 bedrms, 5 baths, over 6000 sq.ft. with open concept design, gourmet kitchen, large living areas, 2 master suites & gorgeous infinity pool.

spius creek estates

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 #2216

From 9.8 to 17 Acres

Prices starting at $199,000

wAtERfRont Lot

#2146 $299,000

Just over 1 acre on Nicola Lake. Great place to invest for a family getaway or retire and enjoy the great weather. Gentle slope & easy access allows for a wide variety of home plans. Includes roll-a-dock.

niCoLA LAkEviEw Lot

#2242 $199,000

One acre lakeview property just 2.5 hrs from Vancouver. Breathtaking views that you must experience to appreciate. The subdivision is already under way, and worth the drive to take a look. 2 additional lots also available

LAkEviEw Lot

#2188 $189,900

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.

RuRAL ACREAgE

#2047 $209,000

12.63 acre treed lot with great access to Spius Creek. Has several good building sites and a drilled well. Hydro at lot line. Quiet area to build your country manor.

on niCoLA LAkE

#2174 $299,000

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

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It is quite common for women to experi-ence an emotional growth spurt in the mid-life years. There may be many reasons for this. It might be that the children are a little older, and she has time to think again. Or it might be that she feels a

little more independent. Perhaps, once the child-bearing is done, she has a burst of creative energy.

Whatever the reason, she is often in a learn-ing mode that may seem insatiable. She may begin to do a lot of reading, writing, or perhaps she takes some classes. This is all very exciting for her. She keeps thinking of more things that she wants to do.

Her partner, how-ever, may not share her excitement. He may feel a little threatened, for it may seem like she is turning into someone

else, right before his eyes. She may seem to have less time for him. Other things seem more important. At some point she may begin to worry that she might be leaving her partner behind. He must start to grow too, she rea-sons. Thus begins her attempt to interest him in her newfound path.

She may share what she is learning, and that sharing may slowly begin appearing as a thinly veiled attempt to teach. The partner, sensing this, may begin to resist. He might argue with the points she is making, put down

or discredit what she is learning, or simply refuse to discuss it. If he won’t participate in discussions, she decides that she will give him some books to read. Perhaps an “expert” will have more credibility.

He might be inter-ested, but he also may leave the books right where she left them on the coffee table. She interprets his refusal to join in her journey as an unwillingness to work together to make the relationship better. She is so excited by her own growth, and thinks how wonderful it would be if they could share

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What now? Well, she is right about one thing. If one partner is growing and the other is not, that can certainly create problems in the relationship. However, not growing is not an option once the urge is there. You cannot dis-courage someone from new learning when their heart is pulling them in that direction. If you try, they will only become depressed and resentful.

The only way to keep pace with some-one who is having a

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The relationship becomes more passion-ate. It is important that you each have respect for the other’s area of growth. A partner may feel that it is unfair to be nudged towards growth. He may feel that she married him

the way he was, and he shouldn’t have to change. The impor-tant point is that she wouldn’t put the effort into encouraging his growth if she didn’t really love him and want to be with him.

You stagnate at your own risk. Instead of fighting her, push towards growth and embrace it as a wake-up call. It is all too easy to sleepwalk through life, but if you fall asleep in the middle, you’ll miss the best part.

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With hundreds of different types of sun-screens available, it’s hard to know which kind is best to use. As a general rule, it’s best to stock up on sunscreen that has an SPF (sun protection factor) of 30 or higher and offers pro-tection from both UVA and UVB light.

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MSS Lady Panthers headed to ProvincialsBy Ian WebsterTHE HERALD

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The Merritt Secondary School senior girls rugby team set sail for Port Alberni on Wednesday to take part in the B.C. cham-pionships. It is the Lady Panthers’ first appear-ance at the Provincials since 2011.

The eighth-ranked Merritt team was sched-uled to play number-one ranked Abbotsford on Thursday. The MSS team is guaranteed three games over the course of the tourna-ment, which runs from Thursday through to Saturday.

A total of 24 girls’ teams from around the province converged on Port Alberni for the

annual championship tournament.

“They have the teams divided into three divisions,” explained Molly Brigden, one of three coaches of the Merritt girls team, along with Erica Huber and Heidi Andersen. “It’s all pretty well AAA schools in the top division. We’re in the second division.”

The Merritt side earned their way to the provincials thanks to a pair of late-season wins over Lillooet. Those victories featured a new strategy on the part of the Panthers.

“We were really struggling to win rucks in games, so we decided to use the maul when we went into contact with the ball,” said

Brigden. “It worked terrifically well. In fact, one of the refs of our games said it was the best mauling he had seen in years.”

The Merritt coach-ing staff has also been pleased with the increased communica-tion between players during play.

It is a very young Merritt side that is making an appear-ance at provincials. The 19-member squad features just two Grade 12 players and no fewer than 14 Grade 8s.

“We’re just hoping that they play the way they can, do the things we’ve been teaching them in practice, and have a really posi-tive experience,” said Brigden.

PANTHER POWER The MSS senior girls rugby squad took time out from its final practice on Tuesday for a game-face team photo. (Back row, lefto to right) Coach Erika Huber, Danika Potter, Jamie Neill, Jordanne Sulz, Jaycee Chenier, Keisha Henry, Xni Grismer-Voght, Taylor Tolman, coach Molly Brigden, (front row) Katie Huber, Kelsey-Ann Ware, Athena Fornier, Cierra McIvor, Kalea Palmer, and Hailey Bennett. Missing are coach Heidi Andersen, Shai Thompson, Madison Brown, Jensen Cavaliere, Paige Isaac, Danika Prato and Kay-lee Stirling. Ian Webster/Herald

A whole lotta runnin’, jumpin’ and throwin’ going on

STAR POWER (Above) Niah Prowal gets great air in the long jump at the Bench Elementary School track meet last Friday. (Right) Leif Ellingsen gives the shot put a mighty heave-ho at the Bench event. (Upper right) Kurt Behnsen leads the early stages of the men’s 1500-metre race at the Centennial meet in Kamloops on the weekend. Behnsen finished second in a time of 4:21.66. Ian Webster/Herald

Good Luck, Girls!

By Ian WebsterTHE HERALD

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The track and field season is in full bloom this spring with plenty of action taking place at al levels of competition.

Local elementary schools are busy hold-ing their annual meets at Voght Park leading up to the SD 58 district championships on June 13.

Bench Elementary kicked things off with their school meet last Friday. Collettville and Diamond Vale were scheduled to hold their events this week and Nicola-Canford and Central next week.

High school track and field is rapidly coming to a close fol-lowing West zone and Okanagan champion-

ships in recent weeks.One Merritt

Secondary athlete has qualified for the pro-vincial championships slated for Langley from May 29-31. Grade 10 student Caleb Hartwig will be competing in the triple jump event.

Former MSS stu-dent Kurt Behnsen, 22, was competing on the weekend at the Centennial track meet in Kamloops. He man-aged a second-place fin-ish in the senior men’s 1500 metres with a time of 4:21.66.

Another former Panther track and field athlete was in competi-tion on the May 10 weekend in Calgary. Robyn Webster, 26, finished in a tie for first place in the pole vault event with a jump of

3.70 metres.Meanwhile, off

track, local runner MJ Bedard continues to excel on the road racing scene.

Bedard, 40, placed first in her age group and 20th overall at the Blossom 10-Miler in Penticton on May 11 with a time of 1:08.27. A total of 149 runners took part.

Bedard returned to Penticton this past weekend to take part in the Peach City Half Marathon. The Collettville Elementary School principal fin-ished 12th overall (and second female) in a time of 1:37.15.

Bedard is back at it this weekend, compet-ing in the Blackwell Dairy 15-kilometre run in Kamloops.


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Nicola Valley Thun-der lacrosse teams continue to battle hard against some strong opposition from around the Okanagan.

Tuesday night, the Thunder peewees got a five-goal performance from Spencer Vaughan and some great goalten-ding by Peyton Fox but it still wasn’t enough as they fell to Kamloops 9-6.

Fox stonewalled the visiting Rattlers in the opening period, and Vaughan notched a natural hat trick to put the Thunder ahead 3-1 after 20 minutes.

Despite racking up quite a few penalties, the Rattlers battled

back to go ahead 6-4 after two periods and establish a lead they would never give up.

Beckett Finch had the only other goal for the Thunder, who travel to Enderby this week-end for a game against the Shuswap Outlaws.

On May 7, the Thunder bantams recorded an impres-sive 11-6 victory over Kamloops at the Shulus arena.

Fred Ware was the dominant scorer for the Nicola Valley bantam squad, finding the back of the net six times. Other Thunder marks-men were Mack Stead (2), Anthony Tuliani (2) and Gord Ware.

Kaelan Lester picked up the win in net for the Thunder.

The bantams next see action on May 31 when they host the North Okanagan Knights at the Shulus arena. Game time is 1:30 p.m.

On May 10, the

Thunder midgets host-ed Penticton and lost a hard-fought game to the Heat, 12-2.

The Thunder were down by just a goal, 2-1, at the end of the first period, but the roof

fell in shortly thereafter. The Heat scored five times in each of the second and third peri-ods, while the Thunder could tally just once.

Nicola Valley marks-men were Keyton

Laupitz and Caleb Hartwig.

The midgets play host to their arch rivals, the Shuswap Outlaws, this Saturday.

The two teams will play a doubleheader on

Saturday at the Shulus arena. Game one is at 12 noon. The second meeting begins at 3 p.m.

Nicola Valley’s nov-ices are on the road in Kelowna this Sunday.

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Racing season begins at Merritt Speedway

MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION RACE RESULTS

Saturday, May 17 Sunday, May 18

Dash Bomber 4-cyl. A #13 Lloyd Morris #49 Alex Thorley B #67 Bill Brown #26 Jason Schapansky 6/8-cyl. #08 Alex Ruttan #72 Brad Gillis Street #98 Warren Hubick #35 Mike Fasten Hobby A #75 Jake Mills #80 Jack Allgrove B #80 Jack Allgrove #43 Dennis Smith C #43 Dennis Smith #42 Jack Goddyn

Heat Bomber 4-cyl. #67 Bill Brown #26 Jason Schapansky 6/8-cyl. #72 Brad Gillis #09 Bill Fader Street #98 Warren Hubick #35 Mike Fasten Hobby A #44 Grant Powers #44 Grant Powers B #80 Jack Allgrove #43 Dennis Smith

Main Bomber 4-cyl. #13 Lloyd Morris #13 Lloyd Morris 6/8-cyl. #72 Brad Gillis #09 Bill Fader Street #98 Warren Hubick #35 Mike Fasten Hobby #80 Jack Allgrove #44 Grant Powers

CLOSE QUARTERS Merritt’s Jack Allgrove (80) attempts to pass Dennis Smith (43) on the inside during exciting stock car racing action in the Hobby class on the weekend at the Merritt Speedway. Combined, Allgrove and Smith won no fewer than six races in their division over the two days. The next racing day is June 7 starting at 7 p.m. Michael Potestio/Herald

Thunder lacrosse teams in the thick of the battle

Sloan enjoys another strong performanceBy Ian WebsterTHE HERALD

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Merritt professional golfer Roger Sloan would appear to have his groove back.

Sloan, 27, registered his second top-20 finish on the PGA’s web.com Tour in as many weeks, placing 18th at the BMW Charity Pro-Am in Greer, South Carolina this past weekend.

The strong showing by Sloan comes on the heels of a 14th-place finish one week earlier at the South Georgia Classic in Valdosta,

Georgia.Sloan had failed to

make the cut in four of the first six events on this year’s web.com Tour, but appeared to turn the corner at the end of April with a solid outing at the WNB Golf Classic in Midland, Texas.

The former Merritt Secondary School stu-dent and graduate of the University of Texas-El Paso was the picture of consistency this past weekend, shooting rounds of 68-69-68-68 for a 13-under-par total of 273.

Playing on three dif-

ferent courses over four days, Sloan picked up 22 birdies (12th best overall) and 42 pars while regis-tering only seven bogeys and a single double bogey.

Sloan has picked up over $21,000 in win-nings from his last three events, and raised his season’s total to $24,296 — good for 74th place overall on the web.com Tour.

Next up for Sloan is the Rex Hospital Open at the TPC Wakefield Plantation in Raleigh, North Carolina this weekend.

THUNDER VS RATTLERS Peewee teams from the Nicola Valley and Kamloops squared off on Tuesday of this week in Merritt. (Left) Nicola Valley’s Spencer Vaughan runs the ball in for one of his five goals on the night. (Above) The Thunder’s Emma Forman runs into stiff opposition from a Kamloops defender (2). The Rattlers won the game 9-6. Ian Webster/Herald

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Archery PracticeTuesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Gun RangeContact BJ Moore for more info250-280-0304BrowniesMondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410Canadian Diabetes AssociationOnce a month, 7 - 9 p.m.Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716CMHA - Merritt ClubhouseFireside Center - 2026 Granite Ave.Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pmShirley 250-378-5660Central School PacFirst Tuesday 7 p.m. Lunchroom - 250-378-4892Community ChoirMondays 7 p.m. - Fall to SpringCollettville Elementary - 250-378-9899Court Whist - Fun GameWednesdays 7 p.m.at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776Drop-In SoccerTuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530Drop-In VolleyballMondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212.Girl GuidesWednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Ladies’ Curling LeagueWednesdays 6 & 8 p.m.Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917Living With Loss Support GroupWednesdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave. 250-280-4040Merritt Curling Club

For League Information 250-378-4423Merritt Duplicate Bridge ClubTuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge ClubsSecond & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788Merritt Lawn BowlingSun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m.2050 Merritt Ave. 250-378-2095Merritt Lions ClubFirst & Third Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509Merritt Moms PrenatalPost Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - rideE: [email protected]: #merrittbikingNavy League Cadets of CanadaWednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944Merritt Snowmobile ClubSecond Tuesday 7 p.m.Civic Centre 250-315-1082Merritt’s Women in BusinessSecond Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851Nicola Naturalist SocietyThird Thursday - 7:00 p.m.NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.caN.V. 4-H ClubSecond Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.Central School - 250-378-5028Nicola Valley Better BreathersThird Wednesdays 1 p.m.Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room

250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894NVCACMeets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery. 250-378-6515 www.nvartscouncil.comN.V. Dirt Riders AssociationLast Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi - Scott: 250-378-3502 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m.2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5925N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.)Third Wednesday 7 p.m.2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House250-378-0349N.V. Quilters GuildFirst & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172N.V. Search & RescueSecond Monday 7 p.m. at the airport - 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift StoreFirst Tuesday - NVGH basement 250-378-9100N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536One Way Krew Youth GroupTuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911Pathfi ndersMondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Patricia Rebekah LodgeSecond & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers CadetsTuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775Royal Canadian Legion #96

Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m. - Regular Mtg. Fourth Thursday 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631Royal PurpleFirst & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788Rotary Club of MerrittEvery Thursday - NoonBrambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers GuildTamarack Gardens every other Thurs-day at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787. Rotary Club of Merritt - SunriseEvery Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles BakerySeniors’ Mixed CurlingMondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539Soup BowlTuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Anglican Church HallSparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410Teen Centre / FiresideThursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m. 250-378-5660Valley Scrapbooking250-936-8298Valley Visual Artists General club informationFran McMurchy - 250-378-4230Vintage Car Club - MerrittSecond Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.Anglican Church HallAl 378-7402 Jack 378-2662 Ska-Lu-La WorkshopAl - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

22 • THURSDAY, May 22, 2014

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY

Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing [email protected]

Approved mini-storage

On-site rentals

Secured

Sale of New and Used storage containers

CONTAIN-ITSTORAGESTORAGE

1750 Hill Street Phone: 250-315-3000111717

Contents are

insurable

THE CHURCHES OFMERRITT WELCOME YOU

Crossroads Community Church

Merritt Baptist Church 2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme)

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Church

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

Trinity United Church

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE

There is still time to join and help us in the fight against can-cer. Register for our May 31 event from noon to midnight at relayforlife.ca

NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET

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 250-939-8605 or Sue 250-378-2031

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDThe 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 inter-ested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us. Ellen 250-280-6944, Debra 250-280-4086 or email at [email protected]

THE VALLEY VISUALARTISTS

VVA are pleased to invite every-one to their 20th Annual Show and Sale May 2 to 31.

BAILLIE HOUSEFresh strawberry sale. Already

chopped and ready to use or freeze. Pay by June 14. Call 250-378-0349 or email [email protected]

LOWER NICOLA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Lower Nicola Community Association is having a pancake breakfast and yard sale at Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola Sunday May 25, 9 a.m. until 11

a.m. Cruiser and Vintage Car Club will be there. For more information call 250-378-8847 or 250-378-7266.

BAILEY HOUSE GARDEN FESTIVAL

Plant sale and exchange, Lilac Conspiracy, craft and art. May 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tables are free - to book a space call 378-0349

PATRICIA REBEKAH LODGE

Is having a garage sale, Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the lawn bowling parking lot..

KNITWITSLove to knit or crochet? Or

are you a novice interested in learning more about knitting or crocheting in a friendly and wel-coming setting? Come on down to Brambles Bakery Thursday evenings. Bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.

COURTHOUSE ARTGALLERY

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.

MARVELLOUS MUTTSMarvellous Mutts & Rehoming

Merritt Branch, are always look-ing 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 [email protected].

NV REMOTE CONTROL FLYER

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 250-378-4371.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

1899 Quilchena Ave. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sundays - for children ages 4 to 8 years. Children learn of God’s love through stories, music, crafts and fun. More information: Gail 250-378-9706

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.

SENIOR-IN-TRAININGPositions now available for

Senior-In-Training. Applicants must be 40 years or older. Qualifications include a will-ingness to have fun and enjoy the company of others. Contact Seniors Association at 250-378-3763 for more information.

• STAIN GLASS• SUN CATCHERS• NIGHT LIGHTS• PICTURE FRAMES

Available at Creative Company2074 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC

Monday - Saturday Ph: 250-378-0813

Stain Glass by Almerina Rizzardo

7 Day Weather Forecast for Merritt, BC - Thursday, May 22, 2014 - Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Thurs. May 22

Variable CloudinessHigh: 21˚CLow: 9˚C

Fri. May 23

Cloudy with ShowersHigh: 19˚CLow: 11˚C

Sat. May 24

Isolated ShowersHigh: 20˚CLow: 9˚C

Sun. May 25


Mon. May 26

Variable CloudinessHigh: 16˚CLow: 6˚C

Tue. May 27

Isolated Showers

High: 15˚CLow: 5˚C

Wed. May 28


SPRING

tlcponds.ca

• Pruning • Dethatching

• Aerating • Fertilizing • Irrigation

250-378-4166

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!

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

For more information

call Rich Hodson250-378-6794

Phase 2has started.

Goal to reach $155,000 for

design & architect fees


It is with great sadness that the Family & Friends announce the sudden passing of Charles Robert McCusker “Chuck”. He is survived by his parents Frank & Phyllis McCusker, Sister Lois (Dave) Alexander. Nieces Jody (Josh) Hostetler & their children, Macgregor, Faith, Kianna, Quinn & Brielle. Mindi (Shawn) Forsyth & their children, Jordana & Madison. Nephew Jeff (Nyree) Alexander & their children, Haley, Mackenna & Ethan. His partner Angie, numerous friends & relatives.Anyone who knew Chuck, knew he had a larger than life personality. He truly loved his family & friends, the Montreal Canadians and Mickey Mouse. He will be greatly missed.Chuck passed on doing what he loved best, riding through the mountains on his Harley.

A Celebration of Chucks life will be held on Saturday June 14th at 1 P.M. in the Elks Hall.

Charles Robert McCusker “Chuck”Nov. 27, 1955 – May 14, 2014

MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPELCelebrating lives with dignity

• Funeral Services• Cremation

•Burial•Monuments

250-378-2141 or 1-800-668-3379

2113 Granite Ave.Merritt, BC

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday

On Call 24 Hours A Day

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Mary passed peacefully in her sleep May 14th at Coquihalla-Gillis house. Mary was born in Big Bar and moved to the Nicola Valley where she met her soul mate Vern. They ranched in Sunshine Valley, where they raised their two daughters, Linda and Dian, plus many other children that called it home.She was predeceased by the love of her life Vern Cripps in 1987; sisters: Barb, Rita, Doris and brothers: Stan and Keith.Mary is survived by her sisters; Ruth and Velma, brother Leonard, her daughters Linda (Jim) Gardner and Dian (Al) Murdock. Grandchildren; Ken, Sandi, Wayne and Gina and great grandchildren Joey, Jessica, Alyssa, Charlee, Sam, Mollie and Piper along with numerous nieces and nephews.Mamie enjoyed the wellness center and listening to music. She touched and enriched the lives of many. The good times with Mamie will always be remembered. Thank you to the Dialysis staff in R.I.H. Kamloops and the staff at Coquihalla-Gillis house.

A celebration of life will be held at the Merritt Civic Center on Sunday, May 25, 2014 from 1 - 3 pm.

In lieu of owers, the family requests that donation be made in Mary’s name to the Coquihalla-Gillis house.

MARY CRIPPS(nee Holt)

Nov. 4, 1931 - May 14, 2014

Education Coordinator The Coldwater Indian Band has an immediate and exciting opportunity for a full time Education Coordinator who reports to the Coldwater Indian Band Administrator. The Education Coordinator is responsible for the planning and coordination of Coldwater Indian Band Education Programs and services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONSPost Secondary Diploma (prefer in Business • or Public Administration) OR an equivalent combination of post secondary educa-tion and directly related work experience or minimum of 2 years related experience preferably in an equivalent First Nations Education Coordinator positionWorking knowledge of in-school and post • secondary programs and requirementsKnowledge of N’lakapamux and Coldwater • Community an assetExcellent communication and interpersonal • skills (written and verbal, including record keeping, reporting, facilitation, presentation and public speaking skills)Good working knowledge of a nancial • operation system, Xyntax an assetExceptional integrity and professionalism• Strong analytical and decision making skills• Strong planning, organizational and coordi-• nation skillsAbility to consistently demonstrate tact, • discretion and sound judgementGood negotiation skills (Local Education • Agreements)Able to work independently and in a team • environmentSatisfactory Criminal Records check• Valid Driver’s License and Reliable vehicle•

Send your resume with references and cover letter:

c/o COLDWATER INDIAN BAND – H.R. COMMITTEE

BOX 4600, MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8Fax: 250-378-5351

Deadline for resume’s: May 27, 2014 4:00 pm

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview

Coldwater Indian Band Box 4600

Merritt, BC V1K 1B8Ph: 250-378-6174 • Fx: 250-378-5351

c/o 3451 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C6Contact: 250-280-4040

First Aid for GriefWhen you think you can’t take it anymore,

know that grief, with all its pain and heartache and turmoil, will not last forever.

You do not have to conquer this alone.

Hospice SocietyMerritt & District

Isitt-Doreen Lillian, was born in the Comox Hospital on Feb 17th, 1924. Predeceased by her daughter, Sheila (2010), her parents Bert Grieve(1936) and Janet Grieve Sutherland(2000), Husband Olaf Storr and George Isitt, and step-son Dan.Survived by her loving family Janette(Walter), Donald(Kathleen) and Lila(Murray). Her nine beloved Grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sister Lila, brother Herb(Diane), cousins, nieces and nephews, step family Marilyn(Habib) and Ken (Vanessa).Doreen’s ashes will be returned to the Comox Valley to be interred with her parents. She will be beside the Church where she was baptized, attended Church and was married. Doreen was a proud descendant of the pioneer Grieve and Parkin families. A grave side service will be held at a later date.At this time the family of Doreen would like to send special thank you to Dr. Smit, all the nurses and staff at the Gillis House. To Dian Greene and Nancy Mah, Lila couldn’t have made it through it without the two of you.In lieu of owers, donations can be made to Hospital Auxillary-Gillis House. Donations can be mailed to: Nicola Valley Health Auxiliary P.O. Box 677 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8. Please put in memory of Doreen Isitt on the envelope and cheque.

Isitt- Doreen LillianFeb 17, 1924 - May 18, 2014

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Hair Shack is looking for an Esthetician. Wage, hours and days negotiable.

Apply Within.

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2152 Quilchena Avenue

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

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Well established Dental Of ce in Kamloops

requires a FULL-TIME CDA.Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 4:30

A team player with people skills an asset.Email [email protected] or fax 250-376-5367

Part and Full positions available at The Quilchena Hotel.Front desk / reception.

Expo / Busser / dishwasher. Please contact Kirsten at:

EMAIL: [email protected]: 250-378-2611

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Sagebrush Golf & Sporting Club requires employees for all departments including cart attendant, Housekeeping, Turfcare, and the Proshop. Candidates are asked to specify their preferred area of employment. Entry level positions start at $12-14/hr. plus fuel allowance.

Please send resumes attn: Norley Calder, Course SuperintendentEmail: [email protected]

or by fax: (250) 378-9799

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELYArnica Contracting is looking for a mature full time landscaper. Must have extensive knowledge of irrigation systems and landscape construction. Right candidate will need to provide a drivers licence & clean drivers abstract as well as references and portfolio of work.

Email resumes to: [email protected]

Interior Community Services-Merritt is looking to hire a permanent, full-time Family Support Worker. This is an outreach role which works closely with individuals and families to support them in various issues including violence, addictions and mental health through coaching sessions and home visits. Frequent travel is required.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Social Work and one year recent related experience. Valid CPR-C, Class 5 driver’s license, safe driving record and own vehicle is required. This position is 35 hrs/week and pay starts at $18.31.

Please submit resume to:[email protected] www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

SALES CONSULTANTWe are currently looking for an outstanding individual interested in continuing their career with Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC in Merritt, B.C. We welcome any person that is interested in the business as well as seasoned veterans.

Why we're an excellent company to work with: • New, simpli ed professional pay plan with guaranteed

income based on volume. • Work with one of Canada's 50 best managed companies • Comprehensive training program with industry experts

Health Care Plan With Full Bene ts

Please contact in con dence our General Manager Richard Antonenko at [email protected],

Phone: 1-250-378-9255 or apply online at www.murraygmmerritt.com

Employment Employment

Help Wanted

GUEST SERVICES SPECIALISTWe are currently looking for an outstanding individual interested in continuing their career with Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC in Merritt, B.C. Work with one of the best F&I managers in the business and support our sales department. We welcome applicants interested in the business as well as seasoned veterans. Quali cations:• Previous nancial or banking services experience.• Strong data entry skills.• Analytical and computer skills.• Previous BDC call center experience a strong asset.

Health Care Plan With Full Bene ts Please contact in con dence our General Manager

Richard Antonenko at [email protected], Phone: 1-250-378-9255 or apply online at www.murraygmmerritt.com

Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Career Opportunities

Houses For Sale

Sales

Help Wanted

Sales

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Houses For Sale

Services

Septic TanksOtter Valley Septic Installation, 250-295-6649. Government Cer-tifi ed/Registered/Insured. New installs, replacement & mainte-nance. www.rdlandscaping.ca

Pets & Livestock

Pets

English Springer Spaniels CKC Reg. Puppies

Champ lines, tails docked, vet checked, 1st shots,

guaranteed. Home raised, well socialized.

Ready May 30. $1,200. [email protected]

(250) 392-1440 Williams Lake

Merchandise for Sale

Garage SalesGarage Sale

345 Turner Ave.Saturday May 24

8:00 am - 1:00 pmGarage Sale

Hub Offi ce - 1802 ChapmanFri. May 239 - 2:30ish

Garage SaleSaturday May 24Curling Centre

2025 Mamette Rd.8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Man’s Yard Sale!!Thurs., May 22 - Sun., May 258:00 am to 4:00 pm (each day)2501 Aberdeen “back yard”(Industrial with some large items atv boat etc.)

Misc. for SaleA- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all

sizes in stock. SPECIAL

Trades are welcome.40’ Containers under $2500!

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D

LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108

Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Custom made headache rack, 30 gal fuel tank, and 5th wheel hitch for sale. 250-862-6706HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Misc. WantedBUYING Coin Collections,Estates, Antiques, Native Art,Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030

Real Estate

Houses For Sale

Home and Land PackagesSpringbank Ave, MerrittCompletely Serviced

City ServicesTurn Key

STARTING FROM

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Call 250-573-2278Toll Free 1-866-573-1288

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Real Estate

Houses For Sale

MERRITT1988 Quilchena Ave.May 7th, 2014

250-378-1996 Call for all of your Residential

or Commercial PropertyManagement needs!

MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICESProperty Manager:

Lynda Etchart

1 bdrm Aprt. $600 inc utilities.

1 bdrm Apt. $575 plus hydro.

2 bdrm Apt. $675 plus hydro.

1 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro. (1/2 month FREE)

4 bdrm bsmt suite on Bench. $1000 including all utilities.

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

2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities.

2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities.

3 bdrm duplex. $950 plus utilities on Bann Street.

2 bdrm in Sixplex. $650 inc utilities (x2). (Lower Nicola)

2 bdrm house. Newly renovated/fenced yard $750 plus utilities

2 bdrm house. $850 plus utilities.

2 bdrm house. $900 plus utilities. Fenced closing to town.


3 bedroom Sun Valley Court town-house. $1000 plus utilities.


4 bdrm Upper Floor of House. $1000 plus utilities.

4 bdrm suite on Houston, 2 ½ baths. Fenced yard. $1200 plus utilities.

(Up to $300 Fortis Gas included)

EXECUTIVE OFFICE – ALL INCLUSIVE Perfect for accountants, mortgage brokers etc. Storefront / private

waiting room and entrance Includes all furnishings, reception, office equip-ment & utilities Available Immediately

$700

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

KENGARDMANOR

Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent

For appointment call

250-378-9880

Spacious 1bedroom apartments.

F/S, heat and hotwater included.

Starting at $625/mth

NICOLA APARTMENTS

Clean one and two

bedroom. Starting at

$600/month.NO PETS

MOVE IN BONUS 1 month free rent

250-378-9880

SUMMIT APARTMENTSBrand new 2 bedroom apartments

References required.NO PETS,

NO SMOKING.250-280-7644

2 bedroom Sandpiper apartment for rent $750 or for sale $108,000 Available immediately. Phone 378-7116

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Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT1 unit available,

1st oor unit ideal for seniors

Available Jan. 1, 2014

$750/month incl. heat & laundry.$100 OFF 1ST

MONTHS RENTNewly renovated units“Clapperton Manor”

2775 Clapperton Ave.250-315-8340

NICOLA APARTMENTS

Clean one and two

bedroom. Starting at

$600/month.NO PETS

MOVE IN BONUS 1/2 month free rent

250-378-9880Duplex / 4 Plex

Available May 1st two bed-room duplex. Washer, dryer,fridge, stove, utilities included.Fully fenced front and back yards. $950 per month. 250-378-0887

Mobile Homes & Pads

Available immediately, onebedroom trailer. Washer, dry-er, fridge, stove, utilities in-cluded. $800 per month. 250-378-0887

Modular HomesCelebration over 35 YearsIn the manufactured Home Business. We specialize incustomizing Modular & Manu-factured Homes and Park Models. Price match Guaran-teed. 1-800-339-5133

Homes for Rent3 bdrm on Bench; 2 decks: n/s $1000 plus utilities. Avail June1st. 250-315-8118

4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 living room,house for rent. Very large and spacious. Available immedi-ately. Nice and clean. With ja-cuzzi tub. Everything included. 250-378-4392

Fully reno’d 3 bdrm house. New carpet, new fl ooring, newpaint etc. Nice and clean. Availimmed. 250-378-4392

One bdrm apartment for one adult only. N/S, N/P, heat &cable incl. $525/mon. Ref’s.250-378-2954

Rooms for RentFurnished room avail. immed. $465/mon. Incl. util. Call 250-378-5128

Suites, Lower2 bdrm basement suite forrent. Close to town, nice yard,util. incl. Avail immed. 250-378-4392

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Re: Estate of Doreen Isitt, deceased, formerly of 1951 Granite Ave., Merritt, B.C.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Doreen Isitt, deceased, are hereby noti ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor C/O Lila Harris, P.O. Box 1685, Merritt, BC VIK 1B8 , on or before June 19th, 2014, after which the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

PUBLIC NOTICE

LNIB would like to inform the public of work in progress on the Merritt Area Transmission Line between the Highland Substation, near Mamette Lake and the Merritt Substation within the City limits of Merritt, BC.

There may be active falling and road building activities on or near several local Forest Service Roads; including Swakum Mtn Road, Rey Creek Road, Danish Road. Restricted access is required for worker and public safety to avoid any risks associated with the construction activities. Please avoid using the right-of-way for your activities. If you are in the area, please use extra care when travelling around the right-of-way. Questions or concerns can be directed to:

LNIB (Lower Nicola Indian Band) 250.378.5157 LNB Construction Inc. 250.378.4524 BC Hydro Stakeholder Relations 1.866.647.3334 [email protected]

Merri Area Transmission Line

Public Notice: PROPOSED TELUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY

43.5 MONOPOLE STRUCTURE (BC2717)

TELUS would like to notify area residents of a proposal to construct a new telecommunications facility in the Lower Nicola area.

PROPOSED STRUCTURE: The proposed installation is a 43.5 metre monopole structure with wireless telecommunications antennas.

LOCATION OF PROPOSED STRUCTURE: The proposed site will be located within the Thompson-Nicola Regional District on the parcel legally described as Lot F District Lot 160 Kamloops Division Yale District Plan 1107 Except Plans 6742, 7045, 7223, 7942, 11893, 13523, 15390 AND H76 (PID: 011-838-388)

ANY PERSON may provide comments to the individuals listed below with respect to this matter by June 18, 2014.

TELUS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by contacting:

TM Mobile Inc. (TELUS) c/o Altus Group Steve Gitao, Municipal Relations Specialist 1040 West Georgia Street, Suite 630 Vancouver, BC V6E 4H1 Phone: (778) 329-9292 / Fax: (604) 683-5594 Email: [email protected]

Approximate Coordinates: LAT: 50.147387 N LONG: -120.882399 W

Proposed TELUS Site (BC2717)

Guaranteed Approvals

IF YOU WORK,YOU DRIVECall Steve Today

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Rentals

Suites, Upper3 bdrm upper suite. W/d, shared fenced yard, pet friend-ly. $850 plus 1/2 utilities with references. 250-377-6888

Townhouses3 bdrm townhouse, quiet cul-de-sac, 1 1/2 bath, sm fenced yd, pets neg. $950 incl. gas. 250-682-0844

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Transportation

Auto Financing

Auto Financing Legal

Legal Notices

By virtue of the Warehouseman's Lien Act,

we will sell the stored goods of the following to recover

costs of unpaid storage.Dawn Puzo - Unit #45

Amount owing $195.00

These personal and household effects will be sold by either public or

private auction on or after May 30, 2014

R. Hack Mini Storage, 2865 Pooley Avenue,

Merritt 250-378-5580

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That’s how many companion animals

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LARGE LANDSCAPING BEAMS AVAILABLE

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STORAGE UNITSSELF STORAGE UNITS

Full-time Watchman on site

Starting @ $45./month

with HST

STORAGESTORAGE

Landscaping – Irrigation Design & InstallQuality Workmanship Outstanding Service

Call for a free estimate

250-378-7122

PROPERTY MAINTENANCEPROPERTY MAINTENANCE

DENTISTDENTIST

Call 250-378-4888 to book your appointment.2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9

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HOURSTuesday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

2 FULL TIME DENTISTS & ORTHODONTIST ON SITE

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Kitchen/Bathroom• Tiling• Window/Siding • Installation

Patio/Deck• Moving Local & • Long Distance

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CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION

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Quality products, friendly service!

FOR THE ULTIMATE WINE EXPERIENCE, VISIT THE WINE PRESS

Member of the RJS Craft Wine Making Academy

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Nicola Plumbing & HeatingFully Quali ed Tradesmen in..

Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters.Service Work & Furnace Service.

Custom Sheet MetalAtlas RV Parts & Repairs

PHONE: 250-378-4943 2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC

PLUMBING & HEATINGPLUMBING & HEATING

Learn to Play PianoLearn to Play Piano

Brenda’s Piano Studio

Phone 250.315.0340 for details

All Ages WelcomePIANO TEACHERPIANO TEACHER

IVAN’S SIDINGSALES & SERVICE

• Vinyl & Hardie Board Siding• Aluminum Soffit, Fascia & EAVESTROUGHS

“When others have come and gone, Ivan’s Siding is still

going strong”

SERVING THENICOLA VALLEYFOR 40 YEARS!

CALL: (250) 378-2786

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CARPET CLEANING

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MORTGAGE BROKER

YOUR LOCAL MORTGAGE BROKERRRRRRRRRR

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Call Harry Howard (250)378-9177

Use the equity in

your home to

Consolidate Debt, Top Up RRSPs,

or Tackle Renovations.

[email protected] • www.harryhoward.ca

JIM POJIM POTTER

MERRITT TREE SERVICE• Fully insured, certi ed faller• WSBC covered• Dangerous tree assessment

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Let us help you get ready for SPRING!

REASONABLE RATES,

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time effi ciently

• Irrigation Activation

• Spring Yard Clean-Up

• Aerating • Thatching

• Seeding • Fertilization

• Turf Installation

• Retaining Walls

• Parking Lot Sweeping

CONTRACTINGCONTRACTING

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MERRITT BC• Client Computer Work Stations

• Access to Training • Job Search Assistance

• Employment Counselling • Career Exploration

• Resource Library • Workshops

T: 250.378.5151

2099 Quilchena Ave., Box 358 Merritt, BC www.merrittesc.ca

The Employment Program of British

Columbia is funded by the

Government of Canada and the

Province of British Columbia

EMPLOYMENT SERVICESEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMM

Business Directory

EXCAVATINGEXCAVATING

for FREE ESTIMATES: 250-378-4312

Gary’s Mini Excavating ServiceGary’’’’’’sss MMM

Cedar Art

Planter Boxes

Arbors & Trellises

Fencing & Fence Boards

Free Estimates

250.315.8573

CEDAR CREATIONSEach piece unique & hand crafted by local artist

WOODWORKWOODWORK

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GOOD, BAD OR NO CREDIT.

IF YOU WORK, YOU DRIVE.

GUARANTEED AUTO LOAN APPROVALS! TOLL FREE1.888.378.9255

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OLD OR NEW WE HAVE WARRANTY APPROVED

MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYONE

• Tune Ups

• Brakes • Exhaust

• Suspension • Lube/Oil

•Radiator Service • Shocks & Struts

• Air Conditioning Service

FRANK’S MECHANICAL SERVICE

2026 Mamette Avenue 250-378-1322

MECHANICMECHANIC

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Serving the BC Interior since 1911

Ben van der Gracht is in the Merritt office on

Thursdays. Drop by or call to make an appointment.

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LAWYERLAWYER

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INVESTMENTSINVESTMENTS

CFP Certifi ed Financial Planner CPCA Certifi ed Professional Consultant on Aging

It’s never too early to start planning for the future.

CFP Certifi ed Financial Planner CPCA Certifi ed ProfessionalConsultant on Aging

call me at: 250.315.0241

E-mail: [email protected]

Need help to create a plan to enjoy the life you desire today, & tomorrow?

➣Personalized Retirement Plans➣Detailed Risk Analysis➣Insurance & Estate Planning➣Strategic Retirement Analysis & much more

David L. Brown is here for you

FINANCIAL ADVISORFINANCIAL ADVISOR

DELIVERYDELIVERY

Overnight from Vancouver, Kamloops and Kelowna

& Same Day Service from Kamloops

SERVICES AVAILABLE

• LTL • TL • Tractor Service • Hot Shot Service • Flat Deck Service

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HACKELECTRICELECTRIC

Reg. No. 14246email: [email protected] Pooley Ave., Merritt 250-378-5580

Residential & Commercial

Over 30 years experience

ELECTRICALELECTRICAL

Campbell and Co. Chartered Accountants Over 40 Years Experience

in providing professional service to all of our clients.

We are currently acccepting new clients and

look forward to meeting with you about any of

your accounting & taxation needs.

We are confident our team will add value to your business

by providing reliable and timely accounting services,

allowing you more time to grow your business.

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1988 Quilchena Ave. (Royal Lepage office)

Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Phone: 778-257-4129

e-mail: [email protected]

IN MERRITT EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY!

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Office: 604-795-4224 Cell: 250-280-6115Fax: 604-795-4228

Where personalized service is our Motto

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RADIO REPAIRRADIO REPAIR

For All Your Roofing Needs

KEVIN O’FLYNN ~ THEE ROOFER

35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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Shingles ~ Cedar ~ Metal ~ Torch-on

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Office Hours:Monday - Friday8 AM - 4:30 PM

SERVING ALL CITIZENS OF MERRITT AND

SURROUNDING AREAS

CALL TODAY 250-378-5877

New patients always welcome!

1999 Voght Street (next to the Credit Union)

PO Box 3090, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Call Today to Book Your Appointment.

Ph: 250-378-5877

STOYOMA DENTAL CLINICDENTISTDENTIST

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