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NOOAITCH LIBRARY OPENSHon. Judith Guichon was one of the guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony last Saturday

CENTS WIN AND LOSE AGAINA big 9-1 victory Wednesday soured by a pair of weekend losses

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CANDIDATE FORUMS

Merritt residents have two opportunities to hear from their local federal election candidates today in Merritt.

Conservative incumbent candidate Dan Albas, Liberal Karley Scott, Angelique Wood of the New Democrats and Robert Mellalieu from the Green Party will be on Q101 Radio at 3 p.m. today and at the Merritt Civic Centre for another forum at 7 p.m. tonight.

Doors open at the civic centre at about 6:30 p.m. and attendees are asked to arrive before the 7 p.m. start time so as not to interrupt the proceedings.

Advanced polls open at the civic centre October 9 to 12 from noon to 8 p.m. and will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the centre on elec-tion day October 19.

The City of Merritt is narrowing down its options for way-finding signage from the themes of timber, copper and stone.

At a stakeholders meet-ing Monday (Oct. 5) Cara Fisher from Vancouver based planning and design company Alta revealed three themes for the signage they are designing for the City of Merritt. The three concepts will be narrowed down to two new concepts and then to one based on the feedback the company is receiving.

The end product will be a comprehensive signage strat-egy for the City of Merritt that includes detailed designs for a family of cycling, vehi-cle, pedestrian and transit signs, and design for a map kiosk of the city.

“From there the city would then create an imple-mentation plan, which would include a budget and priori-tization for the different signs and then they could be fab-ricated and installed around the community,” Fisher said.

The signage strategy Alta has been contracted to pro-duce will cost the city about $40,000.

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The night belongs to StrongStart

Cheryl Adams sat on the floor of a Central Elementary School classroom, her wide-eyed 11-month-old daughter crawling beside her and her son, 3, curiously exploring the room.

Tuesday (Oct.6) was her children’s first experi-ence with Merritt’s Strong Start BC Program — a free early learning program offered through the school district for children from birth to five years old, who participate in learning activities in art, music, story time and gym time.

Early learning program adds evening session

SIGNAGE CONCEPTS

Michael PotestioTHE MERRITT HERALD

These three design concepts, representing elements from the Nicola Valley, were unveiled at a stakeholder meeting this past Monday. Images courtesy Alta Planning and Design

Michael PotestioTHE MERRITT HERALD

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senior planner Deven Young explained the three concepts the company had designed, which aim to find a common thread in the community to build on an existing brand and identity rather than redefine it.

One theme centered on signs that incorporated timber structures, another focused on copper coloured signage and the third was designed around the stone

grey colours found around the Nicola Valley.

All three concepts incor-porated the sun logo, which is a symbol taken from the Merritt flag.

Alta is also redesigning the City of Merritt’s logo, and Fisher showed the group six new concepts.

From the feedback, Young said they intend to identify pieces from the signage and logo themes that can be

incorporated into the final product.

“The hope today is not to decide on any particular logo, not to decide on any particular sign, but to try and pull out pieces of each of the things that we’re present-ing that people appreciated, so that we can build on that and move forward with the design,” Young said.

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To better serve local families with working parents, Strong Start is now offering two eve-ning sessions per week.

The night time ses-sions aim to ensure par-ents and their children are able to participate in the programs.

“Most people that work, work nine to five, eight to four, so programs that we run during the school day, there’s a lot of families that can’t take advantage of that,” said School District 58 district principal for student support services, Jane Kempston.

She said that given

StrongStart’s mandate to always welcome new families into the pro-gram, they decided to expand their sessions.

Dinner is provided at the evening ses-sions, which have the same structure as those offered during the day.

An evening ses-sion is held at Central Elementary on Mondays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and at Nicola Canford on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Adams is a stay-at-home mom, so work doesn’t affect her ability to attend the daytime sessions, but the new-comer to the program says she’d be interested in checking out the eve-

ning session as well.StrongStart aims to

provide fun and engag-ing learning environ-ments designed for early learners in the areas of language and physical development, as well as social and emotional learning.

“I wanted to get my son to interact with other kids because he doesn’t get along so well sharing wise, but so far he’s doing quite well,” Adams said. “He’s inter-acting quite well, and he’s actually going off on his own, not needing me there with him all the time.”

Parents and care-givers attend sessions with their children and

are encouraged to get involved in activities.

During the day StrongStart runs Monday to Friday at Diamond Vale Elementary School from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Nicola Canford Elementary School on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and out of Merritt Central Elementary School from Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.

For more informa-tion on StrongStart call Diamond Vale Elementary at 250-378-2514; Central Elementary at 250-378-9931; or Nicola Canford, 250-378-2514.

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Cheryl Adams (middle) playing withn her three-year-old son Dre Cressey (left) and 11-month old daughter Diamond Adams. Michael Potestio/Herald

About 15 residents attended the meeting, which included local business owners, members of council and rotary club members.

Many seemed to gravitate the most to the timber theme, and

liked the incorporation of the sun logo.

In developing the concepts for Merritt, Alta looked at exist-ing signage and common themes of the town such as the familiar sun logo, Country Music Capital of Canada moniker, wooden

storefronts, murals as well as the colour palate of green and yel-low.

“It all feeds into what is the character of Merritt and this is what helps us when we move into some of our design elements later on,” Fisher said.

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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has moved to ensure the regional gov-ernment is consulted when a biosolids composting facility proponent tries to set up shop in the TNRD.Last month the board of directors for the regional

district approved the third reading of a new bylaw that requires any party intending to establish a biosolids compost-ing facility in the TNRD set up shop on P3 zoned land.Area M director Randy

Murray said there is currently no available P3 land in the TNRD meaning a desired piece of land will need to go through a rezoning process, which requires approval from the regional district and public hearings.

“It can’t just be brought in overnight anymore and show up in your backyard in 30 days,” Murray said.He said previously a propo-

nent could simply pick a piece of RL1 zoned land (rural) in the TNRD, get the approval from the province an bypass the regional district.

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New unifi ed directory to fi nd Merritt servicesIt’s been two years in the making,

but last week the Merritt Integration Project (MIT) unveiled a new way for Merrittonians to find businesses and services in the area with both a pubic service directory and a youth direc-tory — in print and online at www.accessmerritt.com.Chelsea Morrey, director of the

Gold Trail at Interior Community Services in Merritt and chair of the MIT said the directory allows the various agencies, businesses and the city to all work together, where before they were working in isolation.

“Lots of folks have a little black book that they share amongst them-selves, but there was no collaborative link to any of us,” she said“Rather than saying, ‘Sorry, I

can’t help you,’ and close the door, we can say, ‘It may not be me, but let me make a phone call or let me get the address of where you can go — they’re the folks that can get you where you need to be,’” said Morrey.

That distance also meant that a lot of the time services overlapped, or they were competing for the same government funding. Morrey started to recognize this

lack of communication and duplica-tion of service back in 2013. Starting a conversation was the

first step.“We starting bringing together

senior management of agencies across the community to get together on a monthly basis and talk about the gaps the barriers the needs of Merritt and the Nicola Valley,” she said.

David DyckTHE MERRITT HERALD

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OPENING A LIBRARY IN NOOAITCHNew facility celebrated with ribbon cutting, smudging ceremony and feast, attended by Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon.

Story and photos by David Dyck

It was a festive atmo-sphere at the Nooaitch Indian Band reserve last Saturday, as dignitaries, band leaders, members and guests celebrated the opening of the Nooaitch library.

The guest of honour was B.C.’s Leitenant Governor Judith Guichon, a retired Nicola Valley rancher whose family has been ranching in the area since the 1800s.

“I love the Internet, I use it a lot, but I love holding a book,” she told the crowd of about 100 people gathered for the event. “There’s something special. You kind of form a friendship with a book.”

This is the elev-enth library that the Government House has

installed around the prov-ince through the Write to Read program.

Chief Marcell Shackelly spoke about his own impoverished upbringing, and how he was shielded from the negative affects of that to a large degree by his com-munity. “My faith in my community and my faith in our membership, in what we can become, and what we can persue and attain is limitless,” he said, adding that the library was a tool for them to use to build towards a vision of what they want for their band.

“I believe what we can do with [the library] is keep on building on top of it, and envision a better future, not just . . . blind

faith, but actually struc-tured tools to help attain that,” he said.

The previous Chief, Joyce Sam, started the project under her tenure. She said she was excited to see how the band used the new building. “I think it’ll get us together,” she said. “It’s some place for the kids to go and read quietly, or if you are doing an exam and you want to study, it’s a good place fo you — all the tools are there, the resources are there.”

Guichon said this was her eighth library opening. “They become more than just a library, they become so much more,” she said. “They become places where elders get together with children, to read together. In some palces there’s a teapot or a cof-fee pot . . . they become a whole community centre for connecting, not just for connecting with the world at large, which this one will be, but for connecting within the community.”

Sponsors of the library

included the Government House Foundation, Britco, Telus, London Drugs, the Merritt-Daybreak Rotary Club, the Merritt Rotary Club and the Merritt Interact Club.

The total cost of the project — including the building, the building transportation, donated books, computers, wood for the deck and labour — government house estimated at $42,000. The portable alone, donated by Britco, was estimated to have cost $25,000.

CELEBRATING LITERACY Nooaitch Gift of Knowledge, Ski?kíye? Library Resource Center opened on Oct. 3. Ski?kíye? means “honouring our Ancestors who have passed on.” The name was chosen from suggestions by Nooaitch members, elders and council.TOP LEFT (Left to right) Wade Fountain, Chief Marcel Shackelly, Hon. Judith Guichon, former chief Joyce Sam, Elder Joan Shackelly and Michael Shackelly cutting the ribbon.TOP RIGHT Former chief Joyce Sam, who started the library project last year, giving a speech accompanied by her granddaughter Cheyanne Buck.BOTTOM LEFT Hon. Guichon participating in the smudging ceremony, with Nooaitch Band member Ko’waintco Michel. BOTTOM RIGHT Hon. Guichon with Chief Shackelly, shortly before the event.


Next council meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

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City of Merritt 2016 Permissive Tax ExemptionsProposed Bylaw 2202, 2015

Permissive Tax Exemptions

Roll # Owner/Occupier Civic Address Legal Description Estimated 2016

General Municipal Taxes

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The President of the Lethbridge Stake - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Avenue

Lot B, Plan KAP 79511, D.L. 121 Section 22, Township 91 except Plan KAP 88312, and the buildings and structures thereon $ 3,006.49

138000 BC Seventh Day Adventist 2190 Granite AvenueLot 10, Bloxk 14, Plan 1 D.L. 123 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 258.71

276000 Merritt Baptist Church 2499 Coutlee Avenue

Lot 11, Block 30, Plan 717, D.L. 123, KDY SE 25ft; Lot 10, Block 30 Plan 717, D.L. 123 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 379.67

416005 Roman Catholic Bishop of Kamloops 2302 Jackson AvenueLot A, Plan 34228 D.L. 123, KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon (exclude Residential Class 1) $ 327.24

830015 Merritt Sikh Society 2399 Chapman StreetLot A, Plan KAP 65331, D.L. 124, KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 1,174.68

912005 Merritt Crossroads Community Church 2990 Voght StreetLot 1, Plan 33171, D.L. 124, KDYD except Plan M16802 and the buildings and structures thereon $ 2,048.70

963000 Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell AvenueLot 35, Plan 747, D.L. 124 KDYD except KAP47649 and buildings and structures thereon $ 1,356.48

1094002 Fraser Basin Property Society 1990 Chapman Street

Parcel B, Block 16, Plan 1, D.L. 124, KDYD ( of Lots 1&2 see KJ48015) and the buildings and structures thereon $ 449.59

1241000 United Church of Canada 1899 Quilchena AvenueLot 13, Block 28, Plan 448, D.L. 125 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 232.14

6327500 Trustees Merritt Jehovah's Witness 1505 Sunset StreetLot 7, Plan 15455 D.L. 167 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 581.05

151000 Conayt Friendship Society 2164 Quilchena AvenueLot 1, Plan 41762, D.L. 123, KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 6,549.50

2500 Nicola Native Lodge Society "NNLS" 2640 Spring Bank Avenue Lot 3, Plan KAP58641, D.L. 121, KDYD $ 1,977.34

1344000Nicola Valley Association of Community Living 1775 Coldwater Avenue

Lot A, Plan KAP 77597, D.L. 125 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 2,791.80

1000000 Nicola Valley Cultural Society 1840 Nicola AvenueLot B, Plan 332, D.L. 125 KDYD except Plan 6875 and the buildings and structures thereon $ 4,040.51

1121000 Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary 1803 Voght StreetLot 11, Bloc 17, Plan 1, Part S1/2, D.L. 123, KDYD and buildings and structures thereon $ 1,511.68

1122000 Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary 1987 Coutlee Street Lot 12, Block 17, DL 125 $ 772.74

1777275Nicola Valley Health Care Endowment Foundation Voght Street

Lots 1 & 2 Plan KAP62405, Section 22, Township 91, KDYD $ 5,838.31

1777280Nicola Valley Health Care Endowment Foundation 3457 Voght Street

Lots 1 & 2 Plan KAP62405, Section 22, Township 91, KDYD $ 5,590.23

1163000 Nicola Valley Senior Housing 1926 Coutlee Avenue

Lots 1-4, Block 24, Plan 1, D.L.125 KDYD Part N of Plan 400 * Lot A, Plan 122, D.L. 125 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 2,927.69

1114500 Royal Canadian Legion #96 1940 Quilchena AvenueLot A, Plan KAP60947, D.L. 125 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 1,810.53

10810 Interior Community Services 2975 Clapperton Ave Lot 1, Plan KAP27426 $ 905.26

189005 Merritt Community Cinema Society 2102 Coutlee Ave Block 22; PLAN NUMBER: KAP626; DISTRICT LOT: 123; LAND DISTRICT: 25;PID 004-820-258 $ 3,028.51

1092000CRTRL Land Co. Ltd./Merritt Walk of Stars 2025B Quilchena Avenue

Lot 17, Block 15, Plan 1 D.L. 125 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 2,393.21

1087000 Merritt Masonic Temple Association2067 Quilchena Ave (class 8 only)

Lot 14, Block 15, PLAN KAP1, D.L. 125 and the buildings and structures thereon $ 327.88

1341010Nicola Valley Holdings Association (Merritt Elks) 1701 Coldwater Avenue Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 838, D.L. 125 KDYD $ 322.40

1364000Nicola Valley Holdings Association (Merritt Elks) 1702 Coldwater Avenue

Lot AM1, Block 4, Plan 838, D.L. 125, KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 1,672.06

6355100Nicola Valley Rodeo Association/Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association 319 Lindley Creek Road

Lot 1, Plan 34260, D.L. 176 KDYD (except Mobile Home) and the buildings and structures thereon $ 11,592.39

807500 Community Futures Nicola Valley Suite B - 2185 Voght Street

Lot A, Plan KAP8523, D.L.124 and the buildings and structures thereon $ 1,376.06

807250 Nicola Valley Community Human Suite A - 2185 Voght Street

Lot A, Plan KAP8523, D.L.124 and the buildings and structures thereon $ 1,796.15

744100 Merritt Curling Club 2075 Mamette AvenueLot 2, Plan 22544, D.L. 124 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 4,704.28

1553070 Merritt Golf & Country Club1450 Juniper Drive Merritt BC V1K 1J6

Lot 2, Plan 29664, D.L. 174, KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 769.13


Plan M9110, D.L. 174, KDYD except Plan 19948 and 29664 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 606.16


Lot A, Plan 34206, D.L. 124 KDYD & DL 180 and 181 and the buildings and structures thereon $ 18,069.17


Parcel A, D.L. 124 KDYD except Plan 33125 and the buildings and structures thereon $ 1,776.00


Lot 1, Plan 8212, D.L. 174, KDYD except M9110, excluding Mobile Home and the buildings and structures thereon $ 650.97

TOTAL ESTIMATED GENERAL TAXES 93,614.70$

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bylaw No. 2202, 2015 being a bylaw to exempt certain parcels of land and improvements from taxation for 2016, which will be considered by City Council at the Regular Council meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 and Tuesday October 27, 2015 at 7:00PM. Those persons interested in viewing the proposed bylaw, may do so by attending City Hall, Council Chambers, 2185 Voght Street.

OPEN HOUSEFORMER CPR LANDS BEING RE-PURPOSED

The City of Merritt is interested in your opinion and ideas for re-purposing the lands formerly owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway and are now property of the City.In the City’s Official Community Plan, adopted by City Council in 2011, the lands are identified as Future Development which is a generic category for land holdings available for a multitude of possibilities, however somewhat focused on low intensity uses such as park or public uses.Please accept this as an invitation to attend the Open House to be held at City Hall on October 15th from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. The development of the lands will be a positive amenity for the area and turn an unsightly former rail grade into something nice.All of the proposed concepts are on the website. Go to http://www.merritt.ca/news/quilchena-avenue-stretchIf you need any further information regarding the above, please schedule an appointment by calling me at 250-378-8620. I can also be reached via email at [email protected]. Sean O’Flaherty, RPPPlanning & Development Services Manager

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Position:The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of a permanent full-time Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

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

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualifications and proof of required licenses/certificates/degrees will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 9th by:

Carole Fraser,Human Resources Manager, City of Merritt

PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8Or by email: [email protected]

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

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The federal election will take place on Monday, October 19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Merritt Civic Centre and Lower Nicola Community Hall.

Advance polls will be att the Merritt Civic Centre from Friday, October 9 to Monday, October 12 from noon to 8 p.m. each day.

You can also vote by mail. Special ballots can be picked up at the local electorial office located at 1976 Voght Street no later than October 13 and must be received at the address provided no later than October 19.

FEDERAL ELECTION VOTING INFO

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Four months after Dr. Robert Halpenny, President and Chief Executive Officer for Interior Health Authority (IHA), announced his resignation from the position, the IHA board has chosen his successor, Mr. Chris Mazurkewich.

Mazurkewich will take the position effective Oct. 26. He has spent four years at Alberta Health Services, most recently as the provincial organization’s

executive vice president and chief operating officer, said a press release. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the clinical operations of the Alberta health service delivery system, made up of over 100 hospitals, community and residental care programs, and support services.

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The board also thanked Halpenny for his five and a half years of service. His last day will be Oct. 23.

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Merritt RCMP is warning local business-es to inspect and call police if they suspect a customer of paying with phoney money.

On Friday (Oct.2) it was reported to police that a fake paper $20 bill had been deposited at a local bank.

“It looks like it

came in on one of their deposit bags from one of the local businesses, so a store probably took it,” said RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore.

This particular bill has been around. Dunsmore said its serial number matched a number of reports from Vancouver Island.

“Victoria and the Saanich area have

both had files on the same counterfeit bill,” Dunsmore said.

Dunsmore advised people visit the com-munity policing office on Quilchena Avenue for information on how to spot a fake legal tender.

Canada’s last set of paper money, known as the Canadian Journey series, has a variety of security features to

check including raised ink, a ghost image and UV feature.

The Bank of Canada advises people who suspect they may have been offered counterfeit money politely refuse the note, explain that you sus-pect it may be counter-feit and ask for another one. Suggest to the person they check the note with local police

and inform the police yourself of a possible attempt to pass coun-terfeit money.

Telus is bringing its fibre optic technology to more than 90 per cent of all homes and busi-nesses in Merritt, which will have direct access to this service over the next few months.

Residents with fibre optic cable running directly to their homes will be able to enjoy HD channels with Optik TV, plus access Internet speeds up to 150 mbps.

The City of Merritt is calling this addition a boon for local businesses as it means that owners will have the bandwidth needed to better serve customers.

Residential or commercial building owners will be able to offer tenants state-of-the-art com-munication services making those buildings more attractive to potential buyers and renters, a City of Merritt press release stated.

On the Telus website it states that the com-pany is building a new fibre optic network made from flexible, transparent fibres of glass that are slightly thicker than a strand of hair. These fibres transmit data as pulses of light, which allows large amounts of information to be sent to homes or businesses.

Telus fi bre optik services coming to town

Counterfeit $20 shows up at credit unionMichael PotestioTHE MERRITT HERALD


If you read newspapers regularly or watch the news on TV you couldn’t miss all the hoopla about pop idol Miley Cyrus coming to B.C., on invita-

tion from the Pacific Wild Organization, to protest against the wolf culling program.

“Who is Miley Cyrus?” you might be asking. Don’t worry, I had to look it up too! She is the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, and best known for wearing skimpy — if any — clothing on stage. Her behaviour and song lyrics are explicit to the point where her concerts and music records come with a parental advisory warning.

Miley Cyrus is the latest in a long list of

celebrities that came to Canada to protest hunt-ing and try to tell our government what they are doing wrong. Indeed, it has become somewhat of an ugly tradition here in British Columbia and the rest of Canada that for-eign celebrities are invited by foreign interest spon-sored organizations who are trying to manipulate Canadian politics through the backdoor.

In an interview, Miley provided pearls of wis-dom to the media and her worldwide fan base

on Facebook and Twitter. “When I first spoke out I knew in my heart that the wolf cull was wrong,” she pontificated. “But after this visit, I know science is on my side, not just on the wolf cull, but also on the trophy hunt issue. Both are unsustainable and both are horrific. Both have to end.”

She then continued to lecture our government on wolf conservation, all the while referring to wolves as an “endangered species.” Like so many of these celebrities, appar-

ently becoming overnight wildlife conservation experts, she didn’t know that wolves are anything but endangered by any stretch of the imagination, not here in B.C. or else-where in North America.

While I do not see eye-to-eye with Premier Christy Clark on many topics, I have to give her credit for her response to Cyrus. “If we need help on our twerking policy in the future, perhaps we can go and seek her advice,” she said.

HERALD OPINION

Humans are awesome

There’s a saying in journalism: “If it bleeds, it leads.”

In a nutshell, that means that wher-ever there’s violence or trauma or conflict or bloodshed, people will be interested in hearing about it. During an election, challengers seek to convince con-stituents that their lives are bad, and incumbents try to explain how much worse it would be if they lost.

It makes the work of journalism kind of a downer sometimes, as we’re encouraged to feed on the negative aspects of society. Some people brush off the whole pursuit by saying the news is just too cynical. Some days, I’m with them.

I try to ensure that the Herald’s cov-erage is at least somewhat balanced in terms of negativity and positivity. While it’s true that the negatives are important, and we have an obligation here in the newsroom to shine a light on ugly truths, there are positives that are important to highlight as well.

Last week, astronaut Chris Hadfield gave a talk in Dawson Creek, B.C. In speaking with journal-ists afterwards, he said viewing man’s impact on earth from space — the infrastructure, the dams, the buildings and roads — he came back to Earth inspired. Man has accomplished a lot, and there’s a lot for us as a species to be proud of.

There’s other data that backs up Hadfield’s positivity towards mankind. Since the 90s a massive shift has taken place that has made the world a bet-ter place for everyone to live in.

The population of the world living in extreme poverty has fallen by more than half, from 35 to 14 per cent from 1993 to 2011, according to World Bank statistics.

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And according to Unicef, more than 12 million kids died before reaching the age of five in 1990. That number today is closer to 6 million.

The number of children getting an education in developing coun-tires is also at an all-time high.

These are huge strides, and the idea that extreme poverty could be completely eliminated is now in the realm of possibility.

That’s a pretty far cry from the typical media coverage, which focuses on how uneducated, poor and hungry humanity is, and usu-ally places the blame squarely on the shoulders of the western world.

Of course there’s still war, and famine, and disease all over the world. The world is an evil place, and that will never fail to manifest itself in many different forms. But in large part, and I believe in large part thanks to western values, those things are considered some-

thing to be addressed, and some-times we get victories. It’s impor-tant to celebrate those, and take a break from the doom and gloom to recognize the positive impact we’re having on each other.

There’s a lot of chatter these days about the colonization of Mars. I’m all for it, but let’s keep in perspective how great we’ve made our home planet here on Earth.

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“We’re trying to defend an endangered species and population of caribou that will go utterly extinct in British Columbia if we don’t do this. I just hope that they really work a little to understand the issue.”

I am glad that so far the provincial gov-ernment has not fallen for these celebrities, which are hired by interest groups. Instead, I am pleased to say that our government continues to base wildlife conservation on sound science, taking the necessary steps to ensure that future generations will see good wildlife populations, even if that means cull-ing wolves in some areas to ensure a natural balance between predator and prey species.

Not so long ago the federal government was accused of cutting funding for wildlife conservation and gutting the fishery, leaving our salmon and other fish to face an uncer-tain future.

Turns out it was nothing more than a rumour persistently regurgitated by foreign special interest groups and gobbled up here by the opposition and the mainstream media.

The fact is, as I found out after doing some research on the matter, that no previ-ous federal government has provided more funding for wildlife and habitat conserva-tion than the Harper government.

The fisheries have not been gutted. Instead, more responsibility and authority has been delegated to the provinces, and quite rightly so.

Provincial governments are much better suited to address problems with the fishery in their jurisdictions and act faster than a centralized department in far away Ottawa. The decentralizing of fish and water man-agement with more say and responsibility for the provinces should have happened many years ago.

For Miley Cyrus my advice would be: stick to singing. Wildlife conservation is certainly not your area of expertise, even if you think that having a picture taken close to bears makes you an authority on B.C. wildlife conservation.

Othmar Vohringer lives in the Nicola Valley. He is a retired animal behaviourist and hunting and fishing advocate. [email protected]

Editor:

I few hours ago I skimmed, then read, then re-read Michael Potestio’s article about MKI’s proposed wind turbine projects (October 1, “The windy valley”). I thought, thank goodness that BC Hydro hasn’t fallen for this scheme.

As a person who is sensitive to electromagnetic (EM) radiation,living in a world inundated by EM fre-quencies can be quite challenging. What wind turbines do when clustered together, as Martin’s company is pushing for, is negatively affect the bird populations in the air space. As for humans living within a half a kilometre radius of any wind turbine, many have expe-rienced serious adverse health consequences.

To dismiss wind power as clean is not revealing the whole picture. For anyone willing to believe that it is,

I urge them to research the corporately-driven wind power concept a bit further. May I suggest starting with viewing the Passionate Eye documentary Cape Spin: An American Power Struggle followed by Wind Rush produced by CBC’s Doc Zone.

Why is it so difficult for developers and zoning regulators and major corporations to accept solar power? The energy of the sun is ostensibly free and if resourceful enough, a person could make their own solar power collectors.

Who needs some 100 metre giants dominating the landscape, constantly whirling in the air, humming so annoyingly as to scare birds away and give people headaches and other health risks?

Marjorie CushnerMerritt

The world isn’t perfect — but it is improving in some ways

Miley Cyrus should stick to singingFrom Page 6

From Page 6

Don’t give wind power a free passLETTER to the editor

YOUR COMMENTS A selection of comments on Herald stories, culled online

“At the face of it wind turbines are a good idea. However, wind turbines are very expensive to maintain, plus the noise factor is just incredible. In the long run wind generated electricity is very expensive, just ask Germany how expensive and problematic wind turbine electricity is.”

— posted by Othmar

RE: THE WINDY VALLEY — WIND POWER HAS POTENTIAL IN MERRITT (Oct. 1)

“This may be a good project, but I have one concern. Ontario has many of these turbines with many issues and unhappy people. If these turbines are not located near residents it may be fine. The government just did a study where people were getting headaches and a number of other health issues. The guidelines around this practice need some more input. Research the prob-lems in Ontario. It depends on the proximity to communities. There seems to be a low frequency vibration or noise that affect people. Some families have left their farms and homes and just moved out due to lack of government concern. I intend to do more research myself.”

— posted by Mary Urysz

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Thank YouSmith Pioneer Park wishes to thank the following

for their help and hard work in the recent quality improvements to the park.

Chris Fraser - Fraser Woodcraft, Gary Sedora Excavating, Nicola Valley Tractor Pullers, Lower Nicola

Flea Market, Nicola Valley Meats, Best Value Glass, Copper Valley Mechanical, Coldwater Corner Store,

Extra Foods, Lorne Levins, Randy Mervyn, Randy Murray, Herb Grahan, TNRD

We would like to praise Pete and Beccy Ratzlaff for their commitment in making the Garlic Festival a success.

From the vendors and musicians to those that came out to enjoy the weekend. An attitude of gratitude to the volunteers that worked tirelessly for the 2 day event.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!Lower Nicola Community Association

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It is not uncommon to hear news stories from the United States which describe lawsuits where huge damage awards are made.

The large awards you read about usually contain an amount for compensatory damages, which are damages that are intended to compensate the injured party for their actual damages and punitive damages, which are damages intended to punish the wrongdoer for their behavior and deter others from acting in the same manner.

In Canada, puni-tive damage awards in personal injury cases, especially motor vehicle accidents, are very rare.

The reason for this is that in most motor vehicle accident cases the plaintiff is suing the defendant for neg-ligence.

The definition of negligence is inadver-tent (or unintentional)

conduct that causes harm or injury to a third party.

As negligence is an unintentional act, it makes sense that the court would be less inclined to punish the wrongdoer for their actions.

That being said, there are certain cases such as those for impaired driving where it may make sense for the courts to award punitive damages.

In an impaired driv-ing case, the driver likely does not intend to injure the other party (hence the claim for negligence), however, the intentional act of drinking and driving itself is such a gross dis-regard for public safety that it may warrant an award for punitive damages.

The other difference between American and Canadian courts in the context of punitive damages is with respect to the amount.

Often one hears of huge damage awards in the United States and that is not the case in Canada.

The leading decision on punitive damages is a 2002 decision from the Supreme Court of Canada called Whiten v. Pilot and this case set

the high-water mark for punitive damages in Canada to $1,000,000.

This case has been further considered by the courts in a variety of cases, but contin-ues to be the leading authority on the sub-ject.

There are a num-ber of factors that will be considered in the calculation and award of punitive damages in Canadian court cases.

It is important to recognize that in a

personal injury lawsuit, particularly in the case of a claim for negli-gence stemming from a motor vehicle accident that it is not likely that punitive damages would be awarded.

You should consult with your lawyer about any concerns you may have in the different heads of damages that you are claiming, including whether or not your case includes a claim for punitive dam-ages.

Personal injury claims and punitive damages

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THE SCIENCE OF MARIJUANADr Zachary Walsh, a UBC professor, separates the

facts from the myths about this plant.After 20 years of medical research, what have

we learned? From a scientific perspective, what are the benefits and the risks of this plant?

Dr Walsh approaches this subject from a public health perspective.

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A phrase from psy-chology, “hostile depen-dence,” describes a state in which one unwillingly depends on another.

That means being in a state of tension. One may not like the person, the nature of their gifts or the fact of his depen-dence on them, but there’s no option.

Atheists feel the problem acutely in the spiritual realm. While they may be pleased with their position, they dislike their dependence and reject the Giver.

Many missionar-ies dislike fundraising for the same reason. Though they appreciate the donation, they dis-like their dependence on the donors to carry on their religious outreach.

The only alternative to hostile dependence, especially toward a lov-ing benefactor, is grate-ful dependence. It is the essence of thanksgiving.

Unfortunately, many believers in God try to walk the fine line between hostile dependence and grate-ful dependence, being convinced that that non-hostility toward God is the same as gratitude.

Nothing could be more antithetical to the spirit of thanksgiving. We need to develop thanksgiving into a

wholesome and active philosophy of living

DEFINING THANKSGIVING

The general defini-tion of “thanksgiving” is “a conscious joy-ful emotion toward unearned blessing.” Christian thanksgiv-ing would extend that into “an awareness and expression of personal dependence on the ulti-mate Giver of all good things.”

Thanksgiving, then, would be intentional, not a default stance in Christian living. A grate-ful person is aware of joyful emotion in receiv-ing unearned favour.

The more unearned your gift is, the more thankful you are! This is expressed by:

THANKSFEELING“A happy emotion,

a gladness to have what is given,” says one dic-tionary in describing thanksgiving. You must experience a glad feeling of thanks to a giver.

A critical or com-plaining spirit would hardly accompany feel-ings of gratitude.

Remember the ‘thankful’ Pharisee in the New Testament (Luke 18:11) who used the right verbal formula for having done the right thing? His feelings of self-righteous self-congratulation were not those of thanks at all.

There was pride rather than gladness in his heart for his abilities.

THANKSSAYINGFeelings of thanks

are better expressed by saying and ‘doing’

thanks. The Old Testament book of Psalms contains many genres of thanksgiving.

“It is good to give thanks to the Lord,” opens Psalm 92. It’s really by thankssaying that the Psalmist clari-fies the virtue of public thanksgiving.

We say thanks to God in public because God is good, but also because thanksgiving in itself is good.

THANKSDOINGGratitude not only

identifies the donor as a giver and generates the appropriate attitude, but

also motivates actions that will please the giver. There is grateful con-duct toward the donor and the grateful use of the gift.

Conduct motivated by thanks is easier to execute than those moti-vated by rewards.

Thanksgiving lived out year-round

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250-378-55512055 Quilchena Ave Across from Fields

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3851 Voght St., Merritt

HOURS:Tuesday - Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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1. Johnny’s on the rez • 250-378-9557 • 154 hwy 8 west

2. nicola sushi • 250-378-4858 • 3851 voght st

3. yaki Joes • 250-378-5154 • 2190 voght st

4. lynda’s cafe • 250-378-0331 • 2101 quilchena ave

5. crystal restaurant • 250-378-1323 • 2226 nicola ave

6. canada cafe • 250-378-5551 • 2055 quilchena ave

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5 bedroom, 2 bath home in good family oriented neighbourhood. Has RV parking and large backyard. House requires work. Property being sold “as is where is”.

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LARGE YARD

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Great family home with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, fully finished basement & living room with gas F/P. Has 14x30 detached garage/shop & a huge sundeck in the back. Fully fenced yard.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

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Character building in downtown Merritt in high traffic area, located beside 7-11 Store. Zoned C-2 which allows for many business opportunities. Has living quarters in back with recent reno’s.

RENOVATED

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PRIVATE YARD

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Well maintained corner lot with 5 bedrm home, nicely finished country kitchen, full basement with family room, new sundeck and a 20x28 insulation shop with 200 amp service. Lots of parking.

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WELL MAINTAINED

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

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October 8th - October 21st, 2015

1315 SPRUCE AVENUECOZY RANCHER WITH DETACHED SHOP

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

Prices Starting at $89,000 + GST

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#2575 $1,690,000

53 acres with R-3 and FD (Future Development) zoning. FD allows the Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans. Great opportunity, located off Lindley Creek Road.

spius creek estates

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

Located off Petit Creek RoadPrices starting at $199,000

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#2548 $129,900

EXTRA LARGE LOT

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

#2482 $243,900

LOGAn LAkE

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

#2567 $168,500

PRIVATE BACkYARD

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

#2494 $264,900

BaCkS onTo golF CourSe

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

#2566 $129,900

aFForDaBlY PrICeD

Great starter home or investment property. Nice big yard. 2 bedroom up and 1 in partly finished basement, 1.5 baths. Property needs some TLC. Includes appliances. Close to school.

#2559 $224,900

HERITAGE CHAMER

3 bedrm heritage home completely restored with new plumbing, electrical, insulation, windows, refinished wood flooring & bathroom. Bonus room in attic. New pergola & 1 car garage.

#2526 $254,900

Huge YarD

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

#2568 $44,900

nICE MOBILE HOME

2 bedroom mobile home in Riverside MHP, clean & ready to move into. Has new flooring in kitchen, dining room & both bedrooms, new HW tank, dishwasher & central A/C.

#2384 $519,900

TRIPLE GARAGE

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

#2234 $209,900

In LOWER nICOLA

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

#2481 $125,000

nICelY uPDaTeD

Great starter home with 3 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, newer windows and siding. Has a full partly finished basement. Close to schools. Has lane access.

#2370 $159,900

DuPleX

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

#2536 $325,000

LOCATIOn, LOCATIOn

This 4 bedrm home in a good area is within walking distance to all amenities. HW flooring, open kitchen/dining room, crown moldings, oak kitchen cabinets, 2 bedrms up & 2 down. Detached garage/shop.

#2521 $229,900

WELL MAInTAInED

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

#2493 $389,900

LARGE DETACHED SHOP

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

#2497 $299,000

BIG SHOP

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

#2345 $154,900

nICe HalF DuPleX

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

#2572 $279,900

GREAT BEnCH LOCATIOn

Good size family home in quiet Bench location. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, fully finished basement with rec. room, play room, office and den. Fenced backyard, RV parking and a covered deck. This home has tons of potential.

#2467 $149,900

FIrST TIMe BuYerS

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

#2505 $419,900

IMMaCulaTe HoMe

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

#2556 $144,900

CuTe anD CoZY

3 bedroom rancher in excellent location with many upgrades such as new roof, windows, kitchen, bathrm & flooring. This well kept home is perfect for a family starting out of retired couple. Lane access.

#2554 $329,900

large FaMIlY HoMe

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

#2527 $319,900

SPaCIouS FaMIlY HoMe

Great floor plan, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, newer kitchen and flooring in past 5 yrs. Includes 2 bedrm inlaw living quarters in walkout basement. Spectacular views of the city.

#2512 $214,900

large FenCeD loT

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

#2430 $214,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

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

#2564 $475,000

GREAT VIEWS

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

#2552 $210,500

reFInISHeD InSIDe & ouT

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

#2519 $159,000

nEWER APARTMEnT

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

#2535 $154,900

nICELY REnOVATED

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

#2510 $109,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

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

#2506 $279,900

nICe neIgHBourHooD

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

#2562 $339,900

CurB aPPeal

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

#2558 $247,500

HERITAGE CHARM

This home has had many upgrades such as furnace, HW tank, insulation, electrical, plumbing, & windows. 3 bedrms, new custom kitchen with newer appliances. Wood stove in basement. Lots of parking.

#2534 $379,500

goregouS ranCHer

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

#2520 $142,000

GREAT STARTER HOME

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

#2468 $139,900

FIrST TIMe BuYerS

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

#2550 $379,900

eXeCTuVe BenCH HoMe

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

#2518 $89,900

OVERLOOkS RIVER

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

#2463 $214,900

nICe enD unIT

Very nice townhome with bigger yard & less traffic. Tastefully decorated, 3 bedrms plus office upstairs, bright open living rm, dining rm and kitchen. Laundry & 2 pce powder on main. Great patio & fenced backyard.

#2553 $299,900

oVer 3700 Sq. FT.

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

#2522 $314,900

WALk TO DOWnTOWn

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

#2563 $295,000

IMPRESSIVE RAnCHER

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

#2319 $299,900

nEW HOME

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

#2392 $265,000

reVenue ProPerTY

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

#2529 $139,900

LARGE LOT

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

#2533 $72,900

nICE ADDITIOn

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

#2514 $298,000

CLOSE TO SCHOOL

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

#2491 $267,500

TOWnHOME

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

#2577 $183,750

loTS oF PoTenTIal

5 bedroom, 2 bath home in good family oriented neighbourhood. Has RV parking and large backyard. House requires work. Property being sold “as is where is”.

#2561 $142,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

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

#2524 $339,000

BROOkMERE

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

#2419 $319,900

SPEnCES BRIDGE

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

#2517 $159,900

DuPleX

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

#2531 $435,000

large FaMIlY HoMe

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

#2151 $210,000

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.

#2489 $299,500

quIeT loCaTIon

4 bedrm family home with open style kitchen, dining & living rooms. New floor & paint. Huge rec.rm down with potential for inlaw suite. Huge fenced yard of 15,160 sq.ft. with inground pool & detached shop.

#2537 $429,900

PRIME LOCATIOn

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

#2334 $46,900

WALk TO SHOPPInG

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

#2571 $245,000

LOCATIOn, LOCATIOn

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

#2340 $159,000

APARTMEnT

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

#2499 $39,900

WELL MAInTAInED

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

#2576 $174,900

CoZY ranCHer

1140 sq.ft. rancher with detached shop on large, fenced corner lot. Home has had many upgrades including electrical, bathroom, kitchen and a full concrete foundation added.

#2557 $225,000

LOCATIOn, LOCATIOn

This 2 bedroom home with good solid construction needs some updates. Has full, unfinished basement, large covered deck, fruit trees and a garden area in back.

#2515 $149,900

quIeT area

2 bedroom home across from the old Collett Ranch with great views. Upgrades in the past few years include plumbing, electrical, roof in 2007 & some kitchen flooring. Large fenced backyard.

#2504 $389,900

EXTRA LARGE LOT

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

#2409 $289,000

gooD FaMIlY HoMe

Home features 4 bedrms, HW floors, large gourmet kitchen with appliances, sunken living room, newer shingles, some windows & exterior doors in past few years & A/C. RV parking.

#2465 $139,900

HalF DuPleX

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

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#2574 $224,900

GREAT LOCATIOn

4 bedroom family home, close to schools. Recent updates include roof, windows, doors, vinyl siding & some new flooring. Has a 35x26 detached shop/garage. Fully finished basement.

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264 ACRES

#2457 $1,250,000

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

5 ACRES WITH VIEWS

#2470 $419,900

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

PRIME 10 ACRES

#2511 $545,000

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

LAKEVIEW HOME

#2432 $949,900

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

RIVERFRONT LOT

#2500 $150,000

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

OPPORTUNITY

#2437 $269,900

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

10 ACRES

#2374 $239,900

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

DEVELOPERS

#2478 $1,700,000

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

LAKEFRONT LOT

#2414 $242,900

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

NICOLA LAKEVIEW LOT

#2411 $199,000

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

ON 1.74 ACRES

#2190 $364,900

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

12.63 ACRES

#2047 $209,000

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

13 ACRES RIVERFRONT

#2208 $299,000

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

ON 4.64 ACRES

#2335 $375,000

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

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ON 1 ACRE LOT

#2549 $334,900

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

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

#2305 $179,000

Immaculate 2,000 sq.ft. building in downtown core. New membrane roof in 2013 & entire interior has been renoated. Building can be used as two separate 1,000 sq.ft. spaces. Lane access for parking.

20 ACRES

#2301 $2,000,000

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

117 ACRES

#2387 $2,500,000

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

INDUSTRIAL LOT

#2356 $54,900

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

OPPORTUNITY

#2437 $219,900

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

COMMERCIAL

#2450 $339,000

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

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

#2109 $595,000

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

INDUSTRIAL LOTS

#2565 EACH $49,900

3 flat light industrial bare land lots available side by side, each approx. ½ acre. Water andsewer are close to the lot lines. Each sold separately.

LOCATION, LOCATION

#2449 $325,000

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

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

#2451 $445,000

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

LAKEVIEW LOT

#2509 $199,000

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

RIVERFRONT

#2354 $99,000

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

INDUSTRIAL LOT

#2359 $89,900

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

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

#2538 $890,000

8500 sq.ft. building on corner lot with easy acess to highway on truck route. Has loading dock, paved parking, all on 0.8 acres site. Phase 1 environmental has been completed. Bring your business.

CHARACTER BUILDING

#2436 $189,000

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

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

#2437 $289,900

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

2 ACRES

#2379 $124,900

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

NICOLA LAKE VIEW LOT

#2508 $199,000

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

Nicola Lake is located 10 km

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Great lake for all water sports.

ON 5 ACRES

#2551 $590,000

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

179 ACRES

#2495 $1,241,000

Located only 2 km from city this historical south facing parcel sits on bench above Highway 8 with panoramic views, 31 acres in hay that can yield 3 crops annually, has marketable timber, a rock quarry and 3 bedrm home.

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Located on Veale RoadPrices Starting at $128,000 + GST

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

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1301 Nicola Ave. 250-378-5121Serving the Nicola Valley since 1960.

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We would like to thank the dedicated fire fighters for

their hard work and quick response on June 13th, 2015.

How to save a life at night-timeIn the case of a night-time fire, where you put your smoke alarm is the main factor that determines whether you’ll be able to get out of the house in time. This year’s Fire Prevention Week takes place Oc to ber 4-10, and the slogan is Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm. Canada Safety Council and Fire Prevention Canadawant everybody to remember that get-ting out fast is what saves lives.

In many home fires, it’s the smoke and fumes that kill first. A house fire can turn deadly in three minu tes; that doesn’t give you much time to notice smoke, get up and get out. Don’t for get to make sure every re sident of the house knows how to open the window in their bedroom so they can escape the smoke and flames.

Here are some other smoke alarm messages • Install smoke alarms

on every level of the house, including the basement and garage.

• If possible, link all the smoke alarms with a wi ring system so that when one goes off to alert you, they all do.

• Test alarms at least monthly by pu shing the test button.

• Replace even problem-free smoke alarms at least every ten years.

• Review with each resident of the house what to do when they hear the smoke alarm.

• Make sure they all know the fastest route outside and where to meet in case of an evacuation.

• Don’t linger in the house to call the fire department; dial 911 from outside the home.

A working smoke detector in each bedroom makes sure everybody wakes

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We all know, in this part of the world any-way, that when summer is over, there are many changes. What we may not be as aware of is how these changes might affect us on many different levels.

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Your feet are the foundation of your entire body. They must withstand pressures every day of two to three times your body weight as you move.

Just like the concrete foundation of your home has to hold the weight of the entire house, your feet have to hold up your entire body weight. If the foundation of your home begins to shift or can no longer hold the weight, your house begins to show physical changes or signs of “settling” — all the

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Now that you know why, you may want to reconsider purchasing that $350 pair of non-custom orthotics the next time you see a ven-dor at a mall or home show kiosk.

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Going into another mid-week game last night against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, the Merritt Centennials could only hope that their second game on a Wednesday in as many weeks would be every bit as good as the first one.

Back on September 30, the Cents went on a scoring rampage, pum-meling the visiting West Kelowna Warriors 9-1 in easily their best outing of the young 2015-16 BCHL season.

Merritt’s top line of Gavin Gould, Zak Bowles and Colin Grannary combined for an eye-popping 16 points, as everything the talented trio touched turned to gold.

Nineteen-year-old Gould lead the scor-ing parade with a goal and five assists, while Bowles, 20, had a hat trick and two assists and Grannary, 18, one goal and four helpers.

“It was one of those nights where everything was working for them,” Cents assistant coach

Matt Samson said. “They were clicking — using their speed, using each other. Hopefully, we’re not going to need that kind of production from them on a regular basis in order to win games.”

Other Merritt marks-men that night were rookie Ryan Finnegan with his first in the BCHL, fellow first-year American Nick Jermain, recently-acquired Mitch Lipon and assistant cap-tain Nick Fidanza.

Lipon also picked up two assists, as did 17-year-old winger Henry Cleghorn and defenceman Mark O’Shaughnessy.

Earning the win in net for the Centennials against the Warriors was new Merritt goaltender Cole Kehler, a 17-year-old native of Altona, Manitoba who spent the past two seasons with the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League.

The six-foot-three-inch, 200-pound Kehler looked cool, calm and collected in his debut as a Centennial, stopping 30 of 31 shots fired at

him by a West Kelowna squad that undoubtedly would like to forget the night ever happened.

“It was a good goal-tending performance by Cole, aided by a strong defensive effort from the rest of the team,” Samson said. “Whether the score was 3-1, 9-1 or 15-1, I liked the one goal against. It showed that we were doing a lot of the little things that add up to winning games.”

Unfortunately, the

Cents were unable to maintain their momen-tum from the Wednesday night whitewash of the Warriors, as they pro-ceeded to lose both of their weekend outings.

Friday, in front of over 2,200 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre, Merritt allowed the host Penticton Vees to score four times in the first period, and three times on the powerplay, en route to a 6-1 drub-bing of the Centennials.

Projected NHL first-round draft pick Tyson Jost was a Cents-killer Friday as the gifted Vees’ forward scored once and added four assists.

“Unfortunately, we dug ourselves a bit of a hole early taking penal-ties and allowing them to score on the powerplay,” Samson said. “They’ve got some good players, and you can’t give them those opportunities.”

Penticton goalie Anthony Brodeur, son

of NHL future Hall-of-Famer Martin Brodeur, needed to make just 20 saves to pick up the rela-tively easy win in net.

At the other end of the ice, Kehler was busy all night as the Vees pep-pered him with 33 shots — many, if not most, of the grade-A variety.

Special teams hurt the Centennials. In addi-tion to giving up a trio of powerplay goals to the Vees, Merritt was only able to capitalize once on eight of its own man-advantage chances. Twenty-year-old Ryan Forbes spoiled Brodeur’s shutout attempt with a mean-nothing tally just 50 seconds before the final buzzer.

While losses to always-tough and always-über-talented Penticton are the norm for most teams in the BCHL, Merritt’s 5-4 defeat at the hands of the Surrey Eagles late Sunday afternoon had to hurt in a big way. Prior to Sunday, the Eagles had won just once in seven regular-season games this season after finishing in the league

basement last year with a total of just nine wins.

Playing on the Olympic-sized ice at the South Surrey Arena, Merritt let a trio of one-goal leads slip away in the loss to Surrey. Donovan Ott’s second tally of the night with less than five minutes remaining in regulation proved to be the game winner for the Eagles who also got goals from Kyle Star, John Wesley and Darius Davidson.

“Surrey has two lines that are very good,” Samson said. “Their top six forwards can defi-nitely put the puck in the net. It’s not about their record last year or right now. They’re a BCHL hockey club, and they’re not to be taken lightly.”

Replying for the Cents were Bowles, Jermain, Brett Jewell and 16-year-old Tyler Ward.

In his third start in a row, Kehler stopped 30 of 35 shots, while at the other end of the ice, Surrey’s Justin Laforest turned aside 28 Cents’ pucks sent his way.

The last three-and-a-half weeks have been quite a journey for the Merritt Centennials’ most recent addition to their roster. At least on paper, that is.

In a span of just under a month, 20-year-old defenceman Ryan Coghlan has had his CJHL playing rights shipped from one Canadian coast to the other, and several places in between.

It all began at the end of the BCHL exhi-bition season, when the Nanaimo Clippers were forced to try and trade Coghlan in order to get down to the allowable limit of five 20-year-olds on the team.

Grande Prairie of the Alberta Junior Hockey League was interested in the veteran blueliner and made a bid for Coghlan’s play-ing rights. First however, Coghlan had to clear out-of-province BCHL waivers, and that’s when he got word that the Penticton Vees had acquired him.

“I was at home in Nanaimo waiting to see what unfolded,” Coghlan said. “Neither of those teams ever contacted me directly, or even spoke to my agent (Daren Hermiston from White Rock).”

A couple of days went by, and then Coghlan heard that his rights had been moved by Penticton

to the Carleton Place Canadiens of the Ontario Junior Hockey League. Again, Coghlan and his agent heard nothing from either team.

“I had no interest in playing outside the BCHL for my final year of junior hockey,” Coghlan said.

Despite these senti-ments, Coghlan’s rights

were then traded to the Amherst Ramblers (Nova Scotia) of the Maritime Hockey League.

“I let it be known that I wouldn’t be reporting, and that I wanted to finish my junior hockey career in the BCHL.”

Coghlan was forced to play the waiting game, hoping that Amherst could and would make some kind of deal to get him back out west.

“That’s when I heard that Amherst had traded my playing rights to the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League,” he said. “Again, I made it clear through my agent that I wouldn’t

be reporting and that I wanted to stay in my home province.”

The Kings, through Hermiston, made a strong pitch to try and convince Coghlan to join their team, but the Vancouver Islander wanted no part of mov-ing to the Prairies.

The stalemate con-tinued for a good two weeks. During that time, Centennials head coach and GM Joe Martin got wind of Coghlan’s desire to stay and play in B.C. He contacted Hermiston at the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack and said that the Cents would try to swing something to get his playing rights.

BCHL STANDINGS to Oct. 06

Team GP W L T OTL PTS

Penticton 8 7 1 0 0 14Salmon Arm 8 5 1 2 0 12West Kelowna 9 5 3 0 1 11Vernon 10 4 5 0 1 9Merritt 10 4 6 0 0 8Trail 7 2 5 0 0 4

INTERIOR DIVISION


Langley 8 6 2 0 0 12Wenatchee 7 5 1 1 0 11Coquitlam 10 5 4 1 0 11Chilliwack 9 3 3 1 2 9Surrey 8 2 6 0 0 4Prince George 8 1 6 0 1 3

MAINLAND DIVISION


Powell River 9 7 2 0 0 14Nanaimo 9 6 3 0 0 12Cowichan Valley 8 4 2 1 1 10Alberni Valley 8 2 6 0 0 4Victoria 8 1 6 0 1 3

ISLAND DIVISION

Centennials light it up, then get lit upAfter defeating the West Kelowna Warriors 9-1, Merritt gets burned by Penticton and Surrey

Former Clippers’ road to Merritt a long one

Ryan Coghlan

Ian WebsterTHE MERRITT HERALD

Ian WebsterTHE MERRITT HERALD

See ‘Coghlan’ Page 23

PUTTIN’ IT HOME Merritt Centennial Zak Bowles (14) scores one of his three goals in last Wednesday’s 9-1 route of the visiting West Kelowna Warriors. Bowles and linemates Gavin Gould and Colin Grannary amassed a whopping 16 points in the contest. Ian Webster/Herald

See ‘Cents’ Page 23


Finally, on October 1, Martin was able to swing a three-way deal for Coghlan.

The Cents burned a player card in order to get former Merritt goaltender Jarrod Schamerhorn from the Vernon Vipers for future consider-ations. They promptly shipped Schamerhorn to Dauphin to get Coghlan.

“The Kings needed a goalie,” Martin said, “so that’s what we used to get Ryan.”

Coghlan, whose hometown is Nanaimo, is thrilled that things worked out and that he will be able to play his final season in the

BCHL. He’s enjoyed his time so far in the Nicola Valley.

“Merritt’s been great,” he said. “The guys have all welcomed me in. It was nice hav-ing (former Nanaimo Clipper) Ryan Forbes already here.”

Coghlan arrived in Merritt last Thursday. He got to practise once with his new team prior to suiting up Friday night in the Cents’ game against the Penticton Vees.

“I know the Vees well from our playoff series against them last year,” Coghlan said.

Merritt’s newest blueliner also took a regular turn in Surrey on Sunday.

“Ryan’s been a good

pick-up for us,” Cents assistant coach Matt Samson said. “He’s

impressed me with his play. He’s safe, steady and strong.”

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Coghlan has been solid in his fi rst two startsFrom Page 22

Going into Wednesday’s match-up with Salmon Arm, Merritt was sitting in fifth place in the Interior division of the BCHL with a 4-6-0-0 record and eight points, one less than Vernon in fourth and two behind third-pace West Kelowna.

The Silverbacks are off to a great start this season after missing the playoffs last year. They are 5-1-2-0 after eight games — good for 12 points and second place in the Interior, two back of the Vees.

“Coming off two losses, we have to have a shift-to-shift mental-ity from our guys,” Samson said. “The first 20 minutes will be big. In Trail (September 19), against Nanaimo at the BCHL Showcase, and in Penticton, we fell behind early. It’s not a recipe for success against anybody.”

Samson also stressed the importance of his team staying out of the

penalty box, and doing a better job when they are down a man. The Cents currently have the worst penalty kill in the BCHL, having sur-rendered 16 goals on 45 opposition chances for a less than stellar 64.44% PK rating.

“We’ve played our best hockey five-on-five. I’d love to play that way for 60 minutes every game,” the coach said. “But specialty teams are a part of the game, and you have to deal with them.”

Overtime

The Centennials made room for Kehler on their roster by releas-ing 20-year-old net-minder Anthony Pupplo from New York, who had started the season as Merritt’s number-one puckstopper but strug-gled in recent games.

In another player move, Merritt acquired 20-year-old defence-man Ryan Coghlan last Thursday, and released

17-year-old Tyler Wickman.

“The opportunity presented itself to add another veteran on the blueline,” Samson said. “[Ryan’s] a guy who’s played in the Western Hockey League, and played 23 playoff games with Nanaimo last season. Everything we heard was that he was a quality guy and a good player.

“It was tough let-ting Tyler go,” Samson added, “but when you have an underage kid that can go and play big minutes and in all situ-ations in Junior B or at the major-midget level rather than be in and out of the line-up in the BCHL, the first situation is much better for his development.”

Merritt’s next home game is against Nanaimo in a Thanksgiving week-end matinee match-up on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. The Clippers are coached by former Cents’ bench boss Mike Vandekamp (1999-2001).

Cents face Silverbacks, then host Clippers From Page 22

MSS teams in actionMSS sports teams

were busy this past week.

The combined junior and senior boys soccer squad played its fourth game of the young season on Tuesday of this week, losing 6-1 to Valleyview from Kamloops.

The Panthers sport a 1-3 record, with their only win coming last week over Kamloops Christian School.

“We still need to work on basic skills, and some tactical aspects of the game,” coach Guy Dugas said. “We’re a very young team with only a couple of senior players. We’re trying to get the boys soccer program started again after not having a team last year, and struggling to field a team for a few years before that.”

The Grade 8 boys volleyball team, coached by Vince Kanigan, got their season off to a good start with a

four-set victory over the Sa-Hali Sabres last Thursday in Kamloops.

This is the first time that MSS has fielded a boys volleyball side in almost a dozen years.

“Most of the players are pretty inexperi-enced,” Kanigan said, “but they’re learning fast.”

The Merritt Secondary School junior girls volleyball squad also saw action last Thursday, falling to both Westsyde and Brock in straight sets.

The team bounced back on the weekend to place third in their divi-sion and 23rd overall out of 48 teams at a big tournament at TRU in Kamloops.

“The team is young, with only two experi-enced Grade 10s,” head coach Shelly Moorhead said.

The Grade 8 girls volleyball team begins its season this Thursday in Kamloops.

TOP NOTCH (Above) Merritt Secondary’s Brody Pattison (right) battles with a Valleyview player for ball possession during high school boys soccer action on Tuesday. Photo by Logan Moorhead (Lower left) Junior volleyball player Harvir Natt executes a nice forearm pass as teammate Logan Moorhead and head coach Shelly Moorhead look on. (Below) Merritt’s Bill Brewer (right) stuff blocks a Sa-Hali hitter in Grade 8 boys volleyball play last week. Ian Webster/Herald

MINOR HOCKEY REPORT

The Merritt Tracker Sportswear midget reps entertain nine visiting teams this week-end in their annual Thanksgiving Ice Breaker tournament.

Games run Saturday, Sunday and Monday at both local arenas.

The local side plays its round robin games on Saturday at 7 a.m. in Shulus, and at 4 p.m. in Merritt, as well as on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in Shulus.

Playoff games run from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday at both arenas.

Visiting teams are from Penticton, Vander-hoof, Port Coquitlam, Port Alberni, Saanich, Kerry Park, Kelowna, Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities in the U.S.

The Tracker midgets prepped for their home tourney with a split of their games on the weekend.

Saturday, Merritt got two goals from Sahil Bansi in a 4-1 victory over the visit-

ing Penticton Jr. Vees. Other scorers for the victors were Anthony Tulliani and Bailey Tomkinson, while Sam Suzuki backstopped the win in net.

Sunday, Merritt was not as fortunate, los-ing 7-0 on home ice to South Okanagan.

Atom Development

The Fountain Tire atoms also split their weekend games, losing 4-2 to South Okana-gan on Saturday, then rebounding for a 6-2 victory over Summerland on Sunday.

Jalen McRae had both Merritt goals in the loss, and a goal and three assists in his team’s win the next day. Also scoring for the Jr. Cents on Sunday were Wade Rauch (2), Karson Peat, Lucas Schmid and Brayden McRae Chillihitzia.

Nathan van Rensberg picked up the win in net.

Peewee Rep

The Ramada Inn peewees played just once on the week-end, winning 6-4 over Vernon. Max Graham and Chase Cooke had two goals each for the winners, while Sajjin Lali and Divaan Sahota notched singles.

Female Hockey

Both Joco Transport girls hockey teams were in action on the week-end.

The combined pee-wee/bantam team lost both of their games to Kamloops by scores of 11-2 and 9-2. Merritt scorers were Taylor Shackelly (2), Bianca Cavaliere and Kayla Gray.

The female midget squad also fell twice to the opposition, losing 2-1 on Friday night to Kamloops and 5-2 to Chase on Saturday. Scoring for the Joco midgets were Jenna Kane and Emmagin Richardson.

Midget reps host 10-team tourney

all candidates forumThursday Oct. 8 at the Civic Centre – it is a free event for the public and all candidates will be there. 7:00 p.m. start and doors open at 6:30 p.m.

rummage saleTrinity United Church will be having a rummage sale

on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 and 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lots of gently used clothing for the family, small household items and treasures, all at very afford-able prices. Great place to find those special things to assemble or complete your Halloween costumes. Trinity is located at 1899 Quilchena Ave.

lower nicola Hall Halloween danceSaturday October 24, 8pm till 1am, 19 yrs+, call 250-

378-7266 or 250-378-4717

merritt senior centreOctober schedule is as follows: Monday: Senior’s

Exercise 1:30 p.m., Cribbage 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. Friday: Rummoli 7 p.m. Saturday: Floor Curling 1 p.m., Pot luck Supper Oct. 24, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. for more info phone 250-378-4407.

a Blessing of tHe animals A Blessing of the Animals service will be held at St.

Michael’s Anglican Church, 1990 Chapman, on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. All pets are welcome and cameras are also welcome. The service commemorates St. Frances of Assisi who is known as the patron saint of animals and the environment. It is customary for churches to hold ceremon-ies blessing animals on his feast day of Oct. 4.

nicola Valley film society presents:Leviathan - Rated PG at 7:00 p.m. Oct. 19 at the NVIT

Lecture Theatre. Parking is free and there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. For more info phone 250-378-5190.

liVing witH loss support groupLiving with the Loss Support Group Wednesday 7 p.m.

- 8:45 p.m. #12-2025 Granite Ave, Merritt. Call 250-280-4040.

elks BingoEvery Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch!

conayt BingoJoin Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave.

conayt elders drop in centreTuesday & Thursday mornings, 8:30 a.m. – noon, 2164

Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome – just come out and visit! For information contact Deloris at 250-378-5107.

new in merritt!Line Dancing classes at the Olde Courthouse on Tuesday

evenings at 6:15pm More info: [email protected] or 250 378 9898

merritt minor HockeyRegister for the 2014/15 season at merrittminorhockey.

com. Call 250-378-6827 for more information.

knitwitsLove to knit or crochet? Come on down to Brambles

Bakery Thursday evenings bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun. (1st Thursday of the month)

nicola Valley fisH and game cluBSteak Dinner Fundraiser at the Hitchin Post in Lower

Nicola. Saturday Oct 17 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. set-tings. 50-50, door prizes, silent auctions boat_trailer and ring and cooler draw tickets at Ponderosa Sports and Gun Fishin and at the door info. Call Paul 250-378-4904 & B.J. at 250-280-0304.

patricia reBekaH lodge annual cHristmas luncHeonNov. 14, at 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Merritt Senior

Citiznes Hall. Lunch soup, sandwiches, dessert, tea and coffee. There will be a bake sale, in house raffle, craft table and white elephant table.

cHoir “Help wanted” Merritt Community Choir is looking for a couple of

bass voices to fill its needs for this Christmas season. It would be about a two-month commitment, though you are more than welcome to go beyond that! Practices are Monday evenings. Call Ellen at 250-378-9899 to find out more

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

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Merritt Baptist Church 2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464

Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship in St. Michael's Church • 250-378-9899

Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919

Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Church 2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735

Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

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Stain Glass by Almerina RizzardoThurs. Mar. 14

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Cloudy PeriodsHigh: 10CLow: 4C

Sat. Mar. 16

Variable CloudsHigh: 8CLow: 4C

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Wet SnowHigh: 6CLow: 2C

Mon. Mar. 18

Variable CloudsHigh: 6CLow: 0C

Tue. Mar. 19

SnowRain ShowersHigh: 7CLow: -1C

Wed. Mar. 20

Light SnowHigh: 7CLow: 0C

7 Day Weather Forecast for Merritt, BC - Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 - Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015

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help us reach our goal

Would you like to see a community theatre in Merritt, then the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society can use your help!

If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Nicola Valley Community Theatre 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 $136,000 for

design & architect fees


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Being with people who are dying in conscious and caring ways is of value to them and us.

Their reminiscences and our care contribute to a legacy that enriches our lives.

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In loving memory of Mildred Irene ThompsonApril 22, 1922 - Sept. 30, 2015

Millie will be sadly missed by all who knew her, especially her children: Son, Rick Thompson (Kathy). Grandchildren; Troy (Glenda) Lampi, Tanya (Wayne) Hepper, Trevor (Elisha) Lampi, Chad (Amber) Thompson, Tyler Thompson and Brandy Cowell. Great grandchildren; Brittny, Lindsy, Kayla, Alexa, Morgan, Austyn, Noah, Gavin, Ava and Ethan.

Millie is predeceased by her husband Clayton Thompson, daughter Carolyn Lampi and grandson Travis Lampi.

There will be a service held at the Kingdom Hall, 1505 Sunset Street on Monday, Oct. 12 at 2 pm.

John Allan Curnow

July 18, 1938 - September 29, 2015

Age 77 years

Passed away peacefully at Gillis House in Merritt. Sadly missed by his wife Sheila, Sons Michael (Claudine), Steve (Nikki), Greg (Jody),Grandchildren Lucas and Jaymi, his sister Pat “Molly” (Herb), as well as many relatives and friends.He was predeceased by his parents John Leslie and Muriel Mary and sister Anne.John was born and lived all his life in the Nicola Valley. John was a Logger and Trucker, and loved the outdoors, camping and shing. Thanks to Dr. Smit and the caring staff at Gillis House.No service as per his request. In lieu of owers please send donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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Art MacdonaldOn the beautiful sunny

morning of Thursday, October 1st, 2015 Arthur (Art) Lorne Macdonald at the age of 75 years passed away peacefully in Merritt, BC. He is survived by his daughters Teri Stoneman (Lorne) and Susan Norgaard (Erik) and his grandchildren Jess, Syd, Amy and Harris. Art is also survived by his companion and friend Rita Cressy, as well as, his numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his son Lorne and brothers Doug, Gordon, Murray and Graham.

Art’s career was very diverse; he served in the Navy, was the operating agent for the Imperial Oil bulk plant in Merritt for more than 20 years, and was also successful as a local land developer and businessman. His hobbies and interests included hunting, gol ng, shing, gardening, and skiing. His love of the outdoors did not over shadow his desire to travel, nor his pleasure in watching a golf, hockey, or football game.

Art was a true British Columbian, ercely proud of his roots and family history. He had a wonderful sense of humour, an infectious smile and stood up for what he believed was right. He overcame many great challenges and was often sought out to provide guidance and advice on a variety of matters.

Art was very grateful for the tireless physician care he received locally, and to the caring staff of Gillis House for their compassion and willingness to give of themselves even in the humblest of ways — be it engaging in conversation or just sharing a story.

Memorial contributions can be made to Gillis House Auxiliary in Merritt.

Friends and family are invited and welcome to attend a Memorial Service at the Trinity United Church located at 1899 Quilchena Avenue on Sunday, October 11th at 1:00 pm with tea reception to follow.

FULL-TIME DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER

City Furniture is seeking highly motivated individual

for delivery and other warehouse duties. Heavy lifting required. You will

need a valid class 5 drivers license.

Please apply in person with resume to City Furniture,

2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt.or by email:

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We thank all candidates who ap-ply but only those selected for an

interview will be contacted.

Merritt, BC

HELEW’U’ DAYCARE

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Submit resumes by Monday, October 12th, 2015

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or in person at the daycare.

HELP WANTED

NICOLA VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC is looking for a motivated employee to join our of ce team. Full-time position.Wage is based on experience and skill

level. Please fax resumes to 250-378-8259 or drop them off at 2076A Granite Ave.

Conayt Friendship SocietyEmployment OpportunityIN-CAR DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

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Terms of Employment: On-call Contract Work hours: must be willing to work weekends or evening as required.Contract: $19/hr Requirements:

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Deadline: October 30, 2015

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YOUR EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTLANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION, MATERIAL HAULING, UTILITIES INSTALLATIONS, EXCAVATORS, BOBCATS, EXPERIENCED OPERATORS, FULLY INSURED

12 & 14’ BIN RENTALS

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL

REASONABLE RATES, while using customers time efficiently

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Serving all citizens of Merritt and surrounding areas

Serving all citizens of Merritt and surrounding areas

STOYOMA DENTAL CLINIC

Stoyoma Dental is Merritt’s newest Dental Clinic. We are a Not For Profit Society serving all residents of Merritt and the surrounding areas. If you are covered by Status, Healthy Kids, Disability, Ministry or the Emergency Plan you are fully covered for eligible services & no additional funds will be required of you!

Did You Know?

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME!

250-378-5877MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY!

1999 Voght Street (next to the Credit Union)PO Box 3090, Merritt, BCHOURS: Mon-Fri 8AM - 4:30PM

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MERRITT LUMBER SALES2152 DOUGLAS ST., MERRITT, BC

HOURS OF OPERATION:Mon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am - 4 pm

SCREWS, NAILS, ROOFING, INSULATION, JOIST HANGERS & much more

LARGE LANDSCAPING BEAMS AVAILABLE

Lumber, Plywood, Fencing SPECIALS

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BARGAIN BUYS TRUCK CAMPERS | TRAVEL TRAILERS | FIFTH WHEELS | TOY HAULERS | MOTORHOMES

1300 Chief Louis WayKamloops, BC DL#40065

1-866-964-8837FRASERWAY.com

The Leaves Are Falling And So Are Our Prices!The Leaves Are Falling And So Are Our Prices!

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$26,995FW VALUEPRICE

STK#40326 Reg. $33,195

NEW Heartland Torque

280TQ Toy Hauler


STK#42160 Reg. $18,595

NEW Keystone Hideout

165LHS Travel Trailer


STK#40896 Reg. $44,095

NEW Forest River Solaire

247RKS Travel Trailer


STK#39170 Reg. $59,900

NEW Forest River Sandpiper

329RE Fifth Wheel

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STK#42162 Reg. $25,995


23RKS Travel Trailer


$36,995FRASERWAY VALUE PRICE

STK#43379 Reg. $40,095

NEWKeystone Cougar

244RLS Fifth Wheel

Key FeaturesDual Panes Zero Degree Rated Slide Out

YOUR No FeeDEALERSHIPJUST THE PRICE + GST

Merritt Herald, October 08, 2015

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