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Merritt Secondary School is undergoing a nearly $630,000 reno-vation to the gymnasium bleachers and a complete overhaul to the change rooms.

The school was built in the early 1950s and hasn’t undergone a change room renovation since that time, said Nicola-Similkameen Superintendent Bob Peacock.

The old wooden bleachers have been pulled out to make way for a new electronic system that allows more floor room.

“The old bleachers took up quite a bit of space,” he said. “Now, during classes, they will have more floor space. During tournaments and that, they can move the bleach-ers out.”

The constricted bleachers will only extend about three feet from the wall, while the former unit extended about 18 feet.

Hardwood flooring will be installed in the new space.

A construction crew began work

at the end of August, with the goal of completing before November.

The gym lighting is also being replaced.

“It’s a dark building so the new lights will improve the lighting,” Peacock said.

The renovations could affect the quality and number of tournaments hosted in Merritt, but Peacock said it’s the quality of teams in the town that will make the biggest impact.

“The students over the last two or three years have worked hard at being competitive teams ... people will want to play them,” Peacock said. “I think that in itself will increase the number of tourna-ments, more so than the renova-tions.”

The money for the renova-tions is coming out of the annual Facility Grant, which was for nearly $500,000 this year.

“The money is used to also do projects for roofing,” Kevin Black, secretary treasurer for SD 58, said. “We spent $350,000 this year on roofing throughout the district over the summer.”

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MSS torn up in $630,000 project

Plumber Mike Phillips lays a new pipe during an overhaul of the change room at Merritt Secondary School. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

The Country Christmas Parade is back on track after an uncertain few months, thanks to the Merritt Chamber of Commerce.

The parade, sched-uled for the third week-

end in November, is one part of the week-end’s workload that the Country Christmas Committee is sharing this year in an attempt to lighten its own load. Another group has vol-unteered to operate the Santa float, and Home Hardware is sponsor-ing the wreath walk.

City councillor and committee member Kurt Christopherson said the committee

will handle Santa’s Village at the Civic Centre and the kickoff concert, but the divi-

sion of the rest of the labour is a welcome change.

“There’s still a lot to do but, certainly, hav-ing the parade under the auspices of another group is a big relief off the committee’s shoul-ders,” Christopherson said. “A lot of our vol-unteers have moved on

or retired or like to go south for the winter, so it has been a bit of a challenge finding vol-unteers, but we’ve got pretty much everything on the go now.”

Darrel Brooks, who owns Country Bug Books and Gifts and is the secretary/treasurer of the

Merritt Chamber of Commerce, is one of the organizers of this year’s parade. He said the chamber agreed to take over the project at the beginning of fall and is now working on float entries and scout-ing volunteers.

By Emily WesselTHE [email protected]

Country Christmas Parade fl oat back on track‘... certainly, having the parade under the auspices of another

group is a big relief...’—COUNTRY CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE MEMBER

KURT CHRISTOPHERSON

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The B.C. government announced Monday leg-islation that bans youths under 18 from using tan-ning beds, and a young Merritt woman played a role in lobbying the Liberals to prohibit the ultraviolet rays.

Nineteen-year-old Taylor Smith was front-and-centre in the fight to force the govern-ment to do their part in reducing the chances of developing skin cancer — which increases by 75 per cent among people using a tanning bed before age 35, accord-ing to the World Health Organization.

Smith wanted to take on the task to potentially

save the lives of the many youths who would other-wise use tanning beds.

“Just by using statistics and facts like that, it’s not hard to raise awareness about this,” she said. “I think this campaign defi-nitely made an impact.”

Smith was honoured for her efforts with a Youth Achievement Award from the Canadian Cancer Society in Trail, B.C., on Sept. 22. Three youths in the southern Interior received awards.

As a volunteer for the BC Cancer Society,

which she started in September last year, Smith was responsible for encouraging girls in high school to refrain from tanning before gradua-tion.

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Smith is now study-ing for her bachelor of science with a major in biochemistry at UBC Okanagan.

Her mother, Elaine, said her daughter has also helped with the Merritt Relay for Life and other charities.

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“This is one of the bigger parades in the Thompson-Nicola region, and it’s quite a big deal for Merritt to host this, so that’s why the chamber thought it would be good to get back into it,” Brooks said.

“The chamber’s done it in the past and we wanted to bring it back to that style and perhaps make it more than it has been in the past couple of years. We wanted to bring back the excitement of the parade and the midnight madness and everything that goes on that particular day.”

One of the changes to the parade is each float will have a light-

ing component. Brooks said the chamber has been contacting outly-ing areas to get floats from out of town in a bid to secure 100 entries — and enough volunteers to help make that happen.

“It’s going to be quite bright and colourful,” he said. “Anybody who wants to have a float in the parade or to volun-teer can contact the chamber, and is greatly appreciated.”

Christopherson said it has been a chal-lenge in the past to find volunteers, but not for lack of community spirit.

“Half of the town is in the parade, and the other half watches it,” he said.

Businesses caught without the sign are fined $345 for each offence.

Minister of Health Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid said the province is committed to “fighting the battle against cancer in all its forms.”

As a Stage 4 melanoma survivor, Kathleen Barnard from the Save Your Skin Foundation knows first-hand the terrifying results of tanning as a youth.

“I am living proof of the dangers of tanning as a young person. There are not many of us still alive.”

She said the regulation is needed and efforts such as this could help save hundreds of families from “being ripped apart by this disease.”

After the Capital Regional District created a 2011 bylaw prohibiting the use of tanning beds among youths younger than 18, the B.C. govern-ment received a slew of requests to ban youth tan-ning throughout the province, including one from the Union of B.C. Municipalities.

Young people who have a prescription for a condition such as psoriasis are still allowed to receive treatment from the beds.

The B.C. Cancer Agency estimated that in 2012 966 B.C. residents will be diagnosed with melanoma and 150 will die from the cancer.

One in 56 males and one in 69 females are expected to develop melanoma sometime in their lifetime.

(L-R) Barbara Kaminsky, CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society British Columbia Yukon Division; Taylor Smith, leader in the fight to eliminate ultraviolet tanning among youths; and Sally Ginter, Southern Interior Region Regional Director for the Canadian Cancer Society, participate in an awards ceremony in Trail, B.C. Smith was honoured with the Canadian Cancer Society’s Youth Achievement Award for her work encouraging female teenagers to stop using tanning salons. The award is for “Her excellence in serving as a role model through her work in furthering the Society’s mission and goals, and her generous support of the Canadian Cancer Society Southern Interior Region.” Submitted

Tanning Bed and Cancer Facts:

• Nearly one in three B.C. residents will develop some type of cancer in their life

• Estimated new cancer diagnoses in B.C. in 2012: 23,933

• Estimated new cancer diagnoses in B.C. in 2025: 4,056

• B.C. has some of the most favourable cancer survival out-comes in North America

• In 2004, the economic burden of skin cancer in the nation was nearly $532 million

• Costs include primary care, day surgery, hospital care, lost productive time from mor-tality and morbidity.

Source: B.C. government

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This float from Norgaard Ready-Mix Ltd. was featured in the 2010 Country Christmas Parade. File photo

Each fl oat to feature lighting componentFrom Page 1

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First Nations and the Nicola-Similkameen School District 58 delegates have signalled their continued commit-ment to work together in what many stake-holders are calling a monumental moment in history.The two groups signed the Ministry of Education’s Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement at the Merritt Civic Centre on Wednesday, the sec-ond such commitment made by the groups in less than a decade.Since the last Enhancement Agreement in 2004, SD 58 has committed

itself to increasing the Aboriginal Peoples high school comple-tion rate, which rose from 37 per cent in 2005 to its 54-per-cent rate in 2011 in the district.During that period, the district added Principal of Aboriginal Education Shelley Oppenheim-Lacerte, who stressed what she called the importance of moving past a tragic history.“There is a lot of negative history that has happened,” she said. “I recognize that and I understand that, but we are here today and we need to con-nect and move forward for the best interest of our children.”

By Phillip WoolgarTHE [email protected]

The third annual Merritt Homelessness Count is scheduled for this Friday, and ASK Wellness Centre is look-ing for volunteers to take to the streets.“To have a success-ful count, we need to have the whole commu-nity involved,” housing co-ordinator for ASK

Chelsea Morrey said.Forty volunteers would be ideal, she added.“Even if you’re not physically fit and don’t want to pound the ground, we have people sitting at sta-tions like the bottle depot, the food bank, some of the local hang-outs that many of our local homeless people access.”

Volunteers are also needed to hand out sur-veys, hot chocolate and backpacks.“As we approach someone who is home-less, we ask them to take a survey for us,” she said.

The survey features questions about age, gender and for how long they’ve been homeless, for example.Those results are

then handed to a rep-resentative from the provincial government to review and possibly dedicate funding to provide services to the homeless.Merritt is conduct-ing its homelessness count on the same day as Kamloops so that the same person isn’t counted twice.“We want to make sure that we have a true

snapshot of both com-munities on the same day,” Morrey said.According to a City of Merritt press release, the count is vital for a needs assessment.“The Homelessness Count will help in plan-ning for the expansion of supplies offered to homeless participants, the number of volun-teers, and the involve-ment of the Extreme

Weather Response Shelter to service our community’s homeless people,” the release stated. The City couldn’t be contacted for further comment by press time.That shelter is slated to open on Dec. 1, and final details are being organized.

Some funding has been dedicated from the province, but the

overall budget hasn’t been determined, said Community Policing Co-ordinator Kelly Donaldson.“Our housing task group is working with BC Housing,”she explained. “But we’re still short on funds to make the model work the way we want it to this year.”

By Phillip WoolgarTHE [email protected]

Merritt’s homelessness study scheduled for Friday

Delegates aim to increase First Nations success

Lower Nicola Indian Band Chief Victor York and other First Nations, Ministry of Education and Nicola-Similkameen School District 58 officials sign the Aboriginal

Education Enhancement Agreement at the Merritt Civic Centre Wednesday. The document aims to improve First Nations academic achievement. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

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First Nations and the Nicola-Similkameen School District 58 delegates have signalled their continued commitment to work together.

The third annual Merritt Homelessness Count is scheduled for this Friday, and ASK Wellness Centre is looking for volunteers to take to the streets.

• Delegates aim to increase First Nations success

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Permissive Tax Exemptions Council will consider bylaw 2140 to provide permissive property tax exemptions at a public meeting on: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7:00PM at Merritt City Hall, Council Chambers, 2185 Voght Street

The proposed exemptions include:Roll Organization 2013 2014 2015

00002.500 Nicola Native Lodge Society 2,173.40 2,174.25 2,217.74 00151.000 Conayt Friendship Society 6,951.61 6,954.33 7,093.42 00744.100 Merritt Curling Club 4,444.12 4,445.86 4,534.78 00976.000 Merritt Golf & Country Club 2,063.47 2,064.28 2,105.57 01000.000 Nicola Valley Research Society 4,102.27 4,103.87 4,185.95 01092.000 CRTRL Land Co. Ltd./Merritt Walk of Stars 4,208.58 4,210.23 4,294.44 1114.500 Royal Canadian Legion 1,246.38 1,246.87 1,271.81 1114.500 Royal Canadian Legion 534.82 535.03 545.73 1121.000 Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary 1,596.42 1,597.04 1,628.98 1163.000 Nicola Valley Senior Housing 2,396.69 2,397.63 2,445.58 1341.010 Nicola Valley Holding Assn (Elks) 320.06 320.18 326.58

1344.000Ska-Lu-La Workshop/Nicola Valley Assoc.Community Living 911.04 911.40 929.63

1364.000 Nicola Valley Holding Assn (Elks) 1,628.32 1,628.96 1,661.54 1553.050 Merritt Golf & Country Club 868.37 868.71 886.08 1553.070 Merritt Golf & Country Club 600.29 600.53 612.54 1553.070 Merritt Golf & Country Club 1,031.74 1,032.14 1,052.78 1554.100 Merritt Golf & Country Club 100.23 100.27 102.28 1777.275 Nicola Valley Health Care Endowment 6,820.75 6,823.43 6,959.90 1777.280 Nicola Valley Health Care Endowment 5,217.79 5,219.84 5,324.24 1801.190 Merritt Golf & Country Club 8,276.50 8,279.75 8,445.34 1801.190 Merritt Golf & Country Club 14,296.93 14,302.54 14,588.59

6355.100Nicola Valley Memorial Rodeo/Nicola Valley Fall Fair Assoc. 9,879.46 9,883.33 10,081.00

6355.100Nicola Valley Memorial Rodeo/Nicola Valley Fall Fair Assoc. 1,712.54 1,713.21 1,747.48 Totals 81,381.78$ 81,413.70$ 83,041.97$

Roll Organization 2013 2014 20150963.000 Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1,242.30 1,242.78 1,267.64 0830.015 Merritt Sikh Society 1,052.79 1,053.21 1,074.27 0912.005 Merritt Crossroads Community Church 1,593.23 1,593.85 1,625.73 1094.002 Fraser Basin Property Society 397.25 397.41 405.36 1241.000 United Church of Canada 235.12 235.22 239.92 0276.000 Merritt Baptist Church 351.63 351.77 358.81 0416.005 Roman Catholic Bishop of Kamloops 361.46 361.60 368.83 0138.000 BC Seventh Day Adventist 332.68 332.81 339.47 6327.500 Trustees Merritt Jehovah's Witness 649.92 650.18 663.18 0002-555 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 11,931.65 11,936.33 12,175.06

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The following is an excerpt from the Oct. 9 City of Merritt council meeting.

SummaryEntertainment in

Merritt has concluded for the 2012 summer-time event and festival season. Based on the response from the vari-ous sources, including media, social network-ing, audience members, participants, and orga-nizers, the event was a tremendous success for the City of Merritt.

The attached final report and accounting demonstrate that as the event progressed throughout the sum-mer, it became bigger and bigger.

With an investment of $10,000 by the City and in-kind contribu-tions by Burst-Into-

Site of over $22,000, Entertainment in Merritt resulted in a return on investment for the City of 2:1, not including the intangible factors associated with the increased aware-ness, the growing attendance at the event (peaking at 350 people), the traffic directed to merritt.ca (1036 hits), Facebook (13,261 friends), and YouTube views of 6,183.

PurposeThe Clash of the

Talents submission by Burst-Into-Site met its goals to “generate an opportunity for mem-bers of the community that may have been otherwise overlooked; have performers showcase their talents; increase commu-

nity involvement and awareness of public events; increase traffic to merritt.ca; and cre-ate a fun and entertain-ing event that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.”

Background In the past, the

City has held Music in the Park and Music in the City. In 2012, city council merged the two events into a single Entertainment in Merritt.

While we have been advertising the event since March, we have only received one sub-mission. Although there has been minimal inter-est, the one submission, the quality of the prod-uct, the interest from the community, and the success of the event for

the City represents the intent and spirit of the program.

Financial Implication

The City spent $10,000 from the City Initiatives fund to sup-port the event.

Summary of summer entertainment


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The Parent Advisory Council of Nicola Canford Elementary School is holding a Halloween magic show to raise funds to send its stu-dents to camp this spring.

Monday’s show will support sending about 80 grade 4-7 kids from the school to Eagle Bay Camp at Blind Bay on May 22-24, and the school’s kindergarten to Grade 3 kids for a day trip on May 23.

Camp activities include kayaking, paintball, archery, hiking, and blobbing, where kids launch each other off a large trampoline on the water. Stage Fright is the fundraiser, put on by Vancouver-based magician John Kaplan, who has made a career out of travelling and putting on shows as fundraisers.

“Nobody’s hosted something like this in Merritt before, some-thing that’s just for kids” Selena Voigt, PAC President, said. “What’s nice about this fundraiser is it involves more than just our school. We’re ask-ing for help from our whole community, not just the Lower Nicola kids.”

The fundraiser, called Stage Fright, is a family-friendly, hour-and-a-half long show.

“The group of us feels Halloween is a good holiday to have fun with because there are no worries about money and stuff like

that,” Voigt said. “Halloween is just good fun.”

Kaplan has made a career out of touring his show by sponsor-ing communities as a fundraiser for their causes, and this visit to Merritt will be his first in a number of years.

He said the success of his show can be measured by the funds it games, the audi-ence’s reactions, and the awareness it raises for the cause.

“Expect to see a fairly unusual magic show, full of

icky, spooky, creepy-crawly magic. It’s all family-friendly, of course,” Kaplan said. “There’s a witch cabinet sequence and a shadow coming to life. Someone from the audience will find out what it’s like to float in the air.”

Kaplan said per-forming throughout Canada is reward enough to keep him going on his tours, the latest of which extends from Moosomin, Sask. to Vancouver in about three weeks.

“It makes the most

sense to me to cre-ate situations that are win-win,” Kaplan said of the model for his Fundraising Magic business.

“It’s nice that I’ve figured out a way to make a living doing this — because not everybody can be David Copperfield — and this has been a way that I’ve been able to perform on a level that gives something back to the communi-ties that I visit.”

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Spooky show looks to raise funds

Stage Fright is set to take the stage Monday at Nicola Canford Elementary School to raise funds for students. Photo provided


Following much debate about whether the Country Christmas Parade would be able to con-tinue this year, volunteers appear to be set to launch the major event again.

After spending a cumu-lative year and a half in Merritt, I haven’t had the

pleasure of participat-ing in this event, which is one of the largest night parades in Canada, orga-nizers say.

Being the sucker for the festive season that I am, I felt all giddy inside when I heard the Merritt Chamber of Commerce would take over the work of putting on the parade.

While I have been unfortunate not to have experienced the parade, I believe large-scale com-munity initiatives such as these should continue for the benefit of the commu-nity — particularly when Santa is involved.

The amount of work

that these volunteers put into hosting the event is inspiring. For such a small community to be recog-nized as hosting one of the largest night parades in Canada is certainly an achievement, and an event well worth continuing.

Now that the volun-teers have committed to organizing the float — which requires a flatbed to build it on and a heated building for assembly — I definitely have the third weekend in November marked on my calendar, as I am sure many people in the community do.

The float also requires a driver and another per-

son to represent Santa. Traditionally, the event

also features a Crafters’ Mall, Wreath Walk, Santa’s Village and the Community Christmas Concert, and organizers are planning on hosting these events again this year.

These events are enough to make Merritt a festive place to be dur-ing the holidays, and I am excited to see the level of enthusiasm and general good spirit that will surely play out in the coming months.

Other festivities in town include a ballet pre-sentation, Breakfast with

Santa, the Hot Dog Roast and Midnight Madness.

The City of Merritt also gets involved in the action by providing the use of the Civic Centre, by lighting trees and by decorating downtown, among other maintenance tasks.

Around 3,000 people usually show up for the parade from throughout the Nicola Valley and else-where, organizers say.

I hope members of the community continue to step up to make the parade happen every year, because events like these are vital to the vibrancy of our community.

HERALD OPINION

Very few have “it” — but what is the “it” they have?

Like his father before him, Justin Trudeau tends to elicit swoons or scorn when his name is presented in political talk.

And, like his famous father, whether Trudeau brings hope or harrumphs depends a bit on where in Canada you are uttering the name.

Dismissed by some and deified by others, Trudeau’s entry into the Liberal Party of Canada’s leadership race has definitely created a buzz.

But, does Trudeau have “it?”Does he have that intangible

connection to the electorate that draws them to him? Can he transfix and excite and create that electrical charge across the nation?

Maybe. Maybe not. If he becomes Liberal leader, we will see.

Not many politicians have “it” as “it” cannot be taught or learned or bought or earned.

“It” simply is — and so powerful because it is so rare.

Defining “it” is difficult, but you know “it” when you see “it.”

Barack Obama has “it.”As did Bill Clinton.

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Ronald Reagan and Pierre Trudeau had “it.”Add John F. Kennedy and Teddy Roosevelt to the list.Among major North American leaders of the past cen-

tury, that’s about it for having “it.”Some politicians think they have “it,” but they don’t.Bill Vander Zalm and Stockwell Day come to mind, but

mega-watt smiles and tight wetsuits are not enough on their own to constitute “it.”

Jean Chretien, Ralph Klein and Glen Clark came close, but they were more common man than mesmerizing.

One did the work of his RCMP detail and used his own hands to dispatch an annoying protester; one spent many an hour quaffing beer with constituents and one remained an affable east Vancouver kid, even while wearing suits in the premier’s office.

It’s hard to say what makes one politician have “it,” while so many others don’t.

It’s more than the style in which they deliver clever words written by others.

It’s more than arriving at an opportune time in history.If you watched Clinton’s remarkable speech last month

at the Democratic National Convention, you saw the king of “it.”

Clinton took various dull facts and figures, mixed them into his speech and actually succeeded in making a policy argument sound fascinating.

It remains the finest performance of this presidential campaign.

Writing in the Wall Street Journal in May 2008, Harvard professor Joseph Nye tackled the issue of political charisma, noting that, while Kennedy was all the buzz, not all buzzed for the man as he failed to capture the majority of the vote in the 1960 election.

Still, for whatever reason, Kennedy had (and still has) “it.”

Nye also pointed to Winston Churchill who, he said, was not considered an “it” leader when the Second World War began in 1939.

A year later, Nye wrote, under the stress of war, Churchill became charismatic in the eyes of the British — before being voted out of office four years later.

Nye cited studies to determine whether having “it” origi-nates in the person, in the followers or in the situation.

The studies Nye perused pointed to all three.“Voters should be aware that charisma tells them some-

thing about a candidate, but even more about themselves, the mood of the country and their desire for change,” Nye wrote.

So, as Obama attempted Tuesday (in the second of three presidential debates) to recover from his dismal per-formance in Denver, did he rediscover “it” without the aid of a teleprompter or speechwriter?

Will he show definitively he has “it,” regardless of the situation?

Will Trudeau do likewise next year as he seeks the Liberal crown?

It — and “it” — remains to be seen.

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Dear Editor:

A Letter of Concern Regarding the Nature and Extent of Mental Illness and Addictions in B.C

I am deeply concerned and distressed over the state of affairs in our province in regard to the care and treatment that those with mental disorders, including addictions, receive — or, more often, fail to receive. As a practicing, licensed health care provider (i.e., clinical health psychologist in the Province of Alberta for over 30 years) who retired and moved to reside full-time in B.C. several years ago, I was (and remain) impressed with the unsurpassed natural beauty and bounty of the prov-

ince — including its residents. However, I have become increas-ingly concerned over the mental health care plight of the citizens and residents of B.C. as I notice the steadily rising rate and extent of psychological, social, and physical prob-lems directly related to issues concerning mental health and addictions. As regular as clockwork — and all too frequently, we see those in posi-tions of authority feigning righteous indignation when, for example: a young child is kidnapped, raped and murdered by one of the numer-ous sexual predators living, without either adequate treatment or even monitoring, in the midst of our communities; an ado-lescent is driven to despair and eventual

suicide by bullying or their depressive living circumstances; or yet another innocent vic-tim has had their life tragically cut short in a motor vehicle crash caused by an impaired driver. Yes, “feigning” — as indi-cated by a consistent-ly woeful and morally reprehensible lack of effective intervention. Hence, we see that these tragedies occur on a continuously repeated basis in our province.

Like most of my fellow citizens, I personally (together with my family) make as many cash and item donations, such as clothing and non-perishable food products, as possible to help local charities in an attempt to try to alleviate some of the pain and suffer-ing that is normally associated with life,

particularly during periods of economic stress. However, my continuing anguish over this situation has caused me also to personally attempt, on several occa-sions, to come “out of retirement” and try to see what I could do in a direct, “hands-on,” clinical capacity.

This letter is sub-mitted in thoughtful reflection with my sincerest wish that all of my fellow B.C. citizens and residents can lead healthy and happy lives, free from the ravages of mental illness and addictions. And, when mental illness and addictions do occur, that those afflicted receive the best care and treat-ment that is humanly possible.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band members will elect one council-lor in a byelection on Oct. 27.

Of the five can-didates, Harold Joe, Clyde Sam, Rona Sterling-Collins and Bill Bose have been part of band council before, while Nicholas Peterson is new to the political arena.

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lipped about the reason for the byelec-tion, which Executive Director Arnie Narcisse said is for legal reasons.

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or so that I’ve been here, and basically it’s a result of court actions. It’s part of a melieu of situa-tions that we’re still involved in, quite frankly.”

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CRACKING UP Comedian Lorne Elliott performed at the Merritt Civic Centre on Friday and was a hit with audience members. He was the first act in the Nicola Valley Arts Council’s concert series. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

The Merritt Mountain Bike Association is on a mission to replace nine broken bridges along Godey Trail on Saturday.

The structures are either completely broken or tiring, MMBA member Sean O’Flaherty said.

“Godey Trail is part of our manage-ment area,” he said, noting the MMBA has

an agreement with the B.C. government to keep the trails safe. “We are the custodians of the trail but it isn’t exclusively a mountain bike trail.”

He said the area is popular among hikers.

At 9 a.m. Saturday, the group aims to orga-nize a group of about 40 volunteers.

The majority of materials and labour will be in-kind, O’Flaherty said.

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Each of the nine bridges has a leader who is responsible for recruiting the people needed to make the repairs.

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Man in Critical Condition after Assault

On Oct. 10 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a call to assist the provincial ambulance. Police attended a residence in the 1300 block of Duncan Street to find a 51-year-old local man bleeding from the head and face. RCMP received information that an unknown person knocked on the door of the residence and then beat up the victim. The victim has numerous head and facial injuries and was transported to Kamloops Regional Hospital where he is currently in critical but stable condition. The investigation is ongoing and police are asking for information from the public. If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crimestoppers.

Public IntoxicationOn Oct. 5 at

approximately 3 p.m., Merritt RCMP received a citizens complaint of an intoxicated female in the 2800 block of Pooley Avenue. Police located 41-year-old local Melanie Heppner, who was drunk. Further investigation revealed that Ms. Heppner was breaching previous court-imposed condi-tions to abstain from the consumption of alco-hol. She was arrested and held in custody to appear before a Justice of the Peace where she was remanded into cus-tody until Oct. 9, where she appeared before a Provincial Court Judge.

Assault on Quilchena Avenue

On Oct. 6 at

approximately 12 p.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a citizens complaint of a male assaulting a 58-year-old man in the 2000 block of Quilchena Avenue. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 29-year-old Dwayne Thomas of no fixed address in Merritt for assault. He was brought before a Justice of the Peace and sub-sequently held in cus-tody to appear before a Provincial Court Judge on Oct. 9. The victim received minor injuries. Police are thanking the members of the public who alerted them to this assault.

Stolen ScooterOn Oct. 6, Merritt

RCMP received a report that an electric scooter was stolen from a shed in the 2600 block of Garcia Street. The scooter had been stolen sometime in the past month and is described as dark blue with black handles and a black seat, and is val-ued at approximately $5,000. If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crimestoppers.

Break and EnterOn Oct. 6 at approx-

imately 7:30 p.m., Merritt RCMP received a report of a break and enter into a residence in the Coldwater Road area. A description of the suspect male, who was known to the hom-eowner, was provided to police. While police were en route, another call was received from a citizen advising the suspect male was driv-ing away from the area. A description of the vehicle was pro-vided to the police. The vehicle was located and

stopped by police just outside Merritt. The driver, a 42-year-old local man, was found to be operating a motor vehicle while his ability was impaired. He was arrested for impaired driving and for break and enter. The man was later released from custody to appear in Provincial Court in December. There were several conditions placed on his behaviour as a condition of his release.

Unlawful Confinement

On Oct. 7 at approx-imately 12 p.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a citizens complaint of a suspicious occurrence in the Clapperton Avenue area. Police investigation resulted in the arrest of a local 47-year-old man for breaching his proba-tion. The man was also charged with two counts of unlawful confine-ment, two counts of assault and one count of uttering threats. He is still in custody pending his next court appear-ance. The name of the offender is not being released to protect the identity of the victim.

Motor Vehicle Act Violations

On Oct. 8 at approx-imately 10 p.m., Merritt RCMP conducted a traffic stop with a vehi-cle in the 2700 block of Granite Avenue. The driver, a local 48-year-old man, stated that he does not possess a valid drivers licence and was prohibited from driving a motor vehicle. He was subsequently arrested for driving while pro-hibited. During the investigation, it was dis-covered that the vehicle did not have valid insur-ance. The vehicle was

impounded for seven days and the driver was issued a violation ticket for no insurance, no driver’s licence, and for failing to display validation decal under the Motor Vehicle Act. He will also appear in Provincial Court in December for driving while prohibited.

Stolen TruckSometime during

the night of Oct. 10, Merritt RCMP were advised that a 1995 Red Ford 250 with B.C. licence plate DN5793 was stolen from in front of Aspen Planners. The vehicle has a white stripe on it. The theft was discovered at 3 a.m. when the owner fin-ished his shift. If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crimestoppers.

Stolen ChainsawSometime between

Sept. 20 and Oct. 9, a Stihl chain saw was stolen from a garage in the 2400 block of Chapman Street. If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crimestoppers.

Stolen Stroller On Oct. 10, Merritt

RCMP were advised of a theft from a carport in the 2900 block of Clapperton Avenue. A blue Mastercraft gas generator with a bent handle and a red CCM stoller with duct tape wrapped around the brake cable were stolen. If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crimestoppers.

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LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND

ELECTION NOTICEThis NOTICE IS TO INFORM ALL ELECTORS OF THE LOWER NICOLA INDIAN

BAND THAT A BY-ELECTION TO ELECT ONE (1)COUNCILLOR WILL BE HELD:

Saturday, October 27th, 2012At the Lower Nicola Band Hall at Shulus 85 Hwy 8 West

Polling will be from 9:00 AM TO 8:00 PM with the count to follow

Electors residing off the LNIB reserve will be mailed a Mail-In VotingPackage, otherwise voting will be in person on the day of Poll. Membersresiding on- reserve who are unable to attend the polling station on VotingDay may vote by mail by requesting a mail-in voting package from theElectoral Of cer.

Candidates: BOSE, Bill JOE, Harold PETERSON, Nicholas SAM, Clyde STERLING-COLLINS, Rona

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It is your small busi-ness and you’ve worked hard to make it a suc-cess. But one day it won’t be yours. You’ll decide to step back and hand over day-to-day responsibilities to some-one else, or a medical event may make the decision for you. That’s why you should put a succession plan in place that ensures your hopes for your business — like funding a comfortable retirement or leaving a legacy for your family — are realized.

Here are some essen-

tial planning items to consider.

Sell it?At some point, sell

your business to the highest bidder. Or if you have co-owners, partners or other shareholders, have them buy you out. Be sure you have a buy-sell agreement in place.

Speak to your lawyer about putting one in place before you are in a position that you want to sell your business. Alternatively, you could offer ownership to cer-tain key employees.

The most difficult task may be setting a value on your business.

Keep it in the family?

You’ll have to decide how to finance the transfer. The new owner could purchase an inter-est in the business but at what value? You might

plan on leaving shares to a person, like one of your children, but have you considered if there are enough other assets in your estate for other children? Do you need to increase your insur-ance coverage to provide that inheritance?

Wind it down? If your knowledge

and expertise is the biggest asset in your business, you may not be able to sell it unless your client list has some value.

There are many dif-ferent aspects to deal with when winding down a business, such as disposing of remaining inventory, giving notice to landlords, creditors and customers and, if your business is incor-porated, decide whether to keep the corporation going for tax purposes or winding it up.

Other things to con-sider

Assessing the tax liabilities of the sale to you, your family or estate; ensuring the growth on your business receives the most favour-able tax treatment; con-sidering capping the tax liability on your business through an estate freeze by transferring owner-ship and future growth of capital assets, usually to your children, now rather than after your death; or placing the business in a family trust that becomes a separate taxable entity and is not included in your estate.

When making your succession plan for your business you should con-sult a lawyer to deal with the legal aspects.

It’s hard to imagine your business without you — but you need to plan for that day now and your legal and tax

advisors and professional advisor have the know-ledge and perspective to help you make the right decisions for your business and every other aspect of your financial life.

This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circum-stances. For more informa-tion on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.

Contact David Brown at 250-315-0241 or at [email protected] to book your appointment.

Small business succession planning

DAVID L. BROWNManagingYOUR MONEY

(NC)— Mentoring helps people focus on business challenges and arrive at ways to overcome them. For small business owners, research has shown that having a mentor can substantially increase the overall success rate.

Yet, like all relation-ships, a mentoring rela-tionship takes time and work. The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (cybf.ca), an organization that pro-vides mentors to young entrepreneurs, suggests the following key attri-butes for a successful mentoring relationship:

TrustBuilt over time, trust

means being able to share sensitive informa-tion, including personal doubts, financials and mistakes. Trust is gained from a mentee by remaining neutral while offering action-able advice. A mentor grows to trust their mentee when they see their advice reflected upon and applied.

Mutual respectWhen choosing a

mentor most individu-als chose someone that they respect for some aspect of their person-ality or success. This has to be ongoing and work both ways. The mentor also needs to respect their mentee’s ideas, experiences and concerns. Each side needs to respect the other’s time and com-mitments.

StructureThere should be

clear boundaries in the relationship, such as defining appropri-ate areas for advice, making sure that com-munications from both parties are timely; and scheduling times to meet or talk. As well, all meetings should have some structure so that they can be productive and meet all expecta-tions.

Active listeningThe skill of listening

is central in creating a positive mentoring envi-

ronment. Good men-toring is about giving your undivided atten-tion to the other while you are in conversation. There must be time

for both individuals to question the other, and to offer thoughtful answers.

Building the men-tor plan around these

attributes should ensure a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship — where both parties work together for suc-cess.

Keys to a successful mentorship

Factors to consider in handing down your business

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1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184www.royallepage.ca/merritt www.realtor.ca

www.merr

Tom McDonaghBroker

[email protected]

SOLDSOLD

SOLD

SOLDSOLD

SOLDSOLD

THURS

Dream kitch w/ granite counters• New high end bathrooms• Totally renovated home• Fenced with pool•

M 3803 $165,000

Well maintained, secure bldging• Updated condo, central location• Strata incl heat h/w, cable, caretaker & • yd maint.Small pets allowed•

M 3808 $125,000

Guichon Creek fl ows thru property• Lots of grass for grazing• Farm setting on 40 acres• Easy access•

M 3810 $249,000

Great starter or retirement home• 2 lots for the price of 1• 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms• Beautiful views•

M 3805 $279,900

Fabulous views• 4 bdrm home• In-law basement suite• Laminate fl oors, central vac and more•

M 3802 $210,000

2 bdrm, 2 bath manufactured home• Sits on its own lot• Open fl oor plan, upgraded appliances• Stop renting-build equity•

M 3809 $144,000

Spacious 4 bdrm home• Family neighborhood, awesome deck• Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table• All appliances & window coverings•

M 3806 $258,000

Striving for perfection??• Home of distinction, 5 bdrms, 3.5 baths• Custom quality construction• 3036sqft on 1.9 acres• Heated oversized garage• Master on main w/ enste•

M 3820 $525,000

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Karen BonneteauSales Rep

[email protected]

John IssacSales Rep

[email protected]

Lynda EtchartPropertyManager

250-378-6181

Claudette EdenosteAssociate Broker

250-280-0689claudetteedenoste@

royallepage.ca

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43”/51” HD PLASMA TV’S

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MAIN LOCATION250-378-2332

2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC

CLEARANCE LOCATION250-378-6429

2088 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC& Appliances Ltd.

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50” FULL HD LCD TV - 1080p

46” FULL HD LED TV - 1080p

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Steam Washer: 4.3 Cu. Ft., Direct Drive

Steam Dryer: 7.3 Cu. Ft.,Vibration Reduction Tech.

Washer: 4.3 Cu. Ft. Direct Drive, 1200 RPM

Dryer: 7.3 Cu. Ft., 9 Dry Programs

Washer: 3.8 Cu. Ft.Dryer: 7.0 Cu. Ft.

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

Inc.: Sofa, Loveseat, 3 Piece Coffee Table Set, Pair of Lamps & 5 Piece Acc. Set

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55” FULL HD LED TV120Hz

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• 800 - 8” Evolution Non-Flip Pocket Coils

•736 Posturetech Coils • Unicased Edge

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Regular $888

QueenQueen6 Sets OnlyInc. boxspring & mattress

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M 3732 $359,500

Completely redone & gorgeous• New windows, siding, roof, h/w tank• New kitchen, fl oors & electrical• Solarium off dinrm, the list goes on….•

M 3817 $255,000

3 bdrm country charmer on 1.15 ac• Lots or original h/wood• Dining room has gas f/place• Vinyl windows throughout•

M 3710 $264,000

Move-in ready. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath• Custom kitchen cabinets & fi xtures• Large porch off back, nice yard• 100 amp service, fridge, stove included•

M 3739 $137,900

Great starter home or retirement• 2 bdrm double wide w/ sun deck and • ensuiteColdwater River is close by• Riverside Mobile Home Park•

M 3787 $58,000

Extra large double lot• 2 city water & sewage hookups• Private setting, fl at site• Easy access w/ paved roads•

M 3495 $100,000

Relax in the pool • 3 lge bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings • Lots of renos, over 14,00sqft lot U/g • sprinklers Lge sundeck w/ great views of valley & • city

M 3529 $359,000

Excellent Bench location• 4 bdrms-lge private bkyd• New fl ring in lvgrm & hallways• Lge kitchen open to diningrm•

M 3816 $248,000

Superior d/t location• Close to shops & groceries• Twin seal windows, full size garage• Mill Creek cabinets, security system•

M 3821 $193,000

Unique layout that awaits your touch• 2 lots, 2 titles• Detached double garage• Central location provides easy access•

M 3792 $135,000

Rent to own considered• Buy your own home• Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath home• Appliances included•

M 3270 $49,900

Nicola Lakeshore Estates• Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2• Build your dream home• Tons of recreation to choose from!! •

M 3749 $156,900

Wonderful family home on quiet cul-de-• sac4 bdrms, 2 baths + enste + 2 bdrm legal ste• New roof, h/w tank 2 yrs old• Lge 2 car garage, fenced bkyd w/ deck•

M 3727 $349,000

Wide open space is your backyard view• 3 bdrm, 1 bath family home• Large .23 acre lot• Lots of room for toys & RV’s•

M 3764 $239,000

SxS duplex w/ reno’s• Lam fl ring, paint, vinyl windows• Front driveway + lots of parking• Shared garage & shed•

M 3813 $192,000

2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot• Open plan for kitch, dinrm & lvgrm• Roof, electrical approval• Fully fenced yard & lots of parking•

M 3814 $125,000

Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home• 18x20 interlocking driveway• 6 appliances, newer paint & fl ooring• Garden area, 2 decks, storage shed•

M 3607 $44,000

Private & tranquil describes this 26+ acre • lot with amazing viewLocated in the beautiful Sunshine Valley• Bring you building ideas!•

M 3766 $189,000


M 3731 $339,500

Bench location• 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home• Close to schools & parks• Priced to sell!!•

M 3689 $235,000

Covered parking• Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite• Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den• Nicola River in the back•

M 3365 $165,000

Long term tenant for the investor• 2 bdrms & bath on main• Full unfi nished basement w/ laundry • Front driveway + lane access/tons of rm • for cars & toys

M 3797 $120,000

Bright & open describe this 2 bdrm, 1 bath • homeLaminate fl ring, skylight, lge bdrms• Open kitchen, dinrm & lvgrm• Lge yd w/ mature trees•

M 3755 $35,000

.76 acre riverfront building lot• The location is second to none• 260+ feet of river frontage• Quiet cul-de-sac, bring your building • ideas!!

M 3780 $199,000

Amazing new 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher w/ • open fl r planExtras include: 10’ ceilings, lge kitch, crown • moldings5 quality new appl, gas f/p in lvg rm• Backyd totally fenced, landscaped & • 18.5x12 deck

M 3762 $334,900

Great starter or investment• 5 bdrms on lge corner lot• New kitch, bathrms, fl ring throughout• New h/e furnace, a/c roof, windows…•

M 3818 $221,500

2 bdrm garden ste in McCallum Gardens• 6 appliances, elec. fi replace• Skylight & vaulted ceiling• Enclosed patio, gazebo & more!•

M 3795 $164,500

Cute & cozy• 3 bdrm bungalow• Huge 51x150’ lot• Covered deck to enjoy the mtn views•

M 3807 $120,000

Nice park w/ river across the road• 3 bdrm home w/ good sized fenced yard• Laminate fl ring in main areas • New tub surround & lino in bathroom•

M 3796 $30,000

247’ lake front w/ winding trail to site• Great views of the valley & water below• Community water in place, power @ lot • lineEasy access off hwy & quiet enjoyment•

M 3728 $205,000

Well maintained 1 owner home• 7 bdrms & 4 baths + 2 bdrm legal ste• New fl ring, h/w tank & boiler • Mbdrm w/ w/i closet, full enste w/ Jacuzzi•

M 3819 $299,900

Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse• Heat pump, a/c, high effi ciency appli-• ancesGas fi replace & many extras• Low maintenance property•

M 3729 $217,000

Main house + bachelor house on 1 lot• 22x22 garage on 2nd lot• Main house has 100 amp upgrade• Garage is wired & heated•

M 3744 $160,000

3 bdrms & full bath on upper fl r• Lvg rm, kitch & laundry on main• Laminate fl ring & paint in last 4 yrs• Vinyl windows & recent roofi ng•

M 3720 $113,000

New residential lots in a nice part of Merritt• Located in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent • settingFully serviced including curbs & storm • drainAll prepaid by the developer•

M 3692 $57,000

24 acres in beautiful Sunshine Valley• Treed lot, very private, easy access• Many potential building sites• Hydro & phone lines to property line•

M 3603 $227,000

Unique & tasteful 4 bdrm, 2 bath family • homeH/water on demand & central a/c• Hardwood fl rs & bright open design• Beautifully l/scaped yd w/ private patio•

M 3794 $285,000

Family friendly neighborhood!!• 5 bdrm, 2 bath home is close to schools• Huge b/yard is fenced w/ garden area• Newer vinyl windows & furnace upgrade•

M 3825 $206,000

Close to schools, parks & downtown• Fully fenced & landscaped• Basement is unfi nished• Great starter home•

M 3751 $149,500

2 bdrm home on good sized lot• Tile fl ring in hall + kitchen & bath• Recent electrical upgrade• Lane access w/ storage shed•

M 3737 $95,000

Views of the Nicola Valley • Walking trails & shopping nearby• All services are u/g & at lot line• One of Merritt’s preferred neighborhoods•

M 3758 $67,000

Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake• 3km to Quilchena Hotel• Close to Merritt & Kamloops• Private access to lake •

M 3478 $349,000

Beautifully done completely reno’ed • homeCentral air, gas furnace• New roof, windows & more• 220 electrical in new detached shop•

M 3804 $285,000

Beautifully landscaped & good sized deck• Upgrade vinyl windows & siding• New roof, 200 amp service, alarm system• Interior has new fi nish throughout•

M 3761 $206,500

Nice 3, possible 4 bdrm, 2 bath home• Double lot for large yard• Large kitchen, wet bar, gas fi replace• Totally fenced yard w/ lots of extra parking• Rent to own considered•

M 3791 $148,000

Under new management• 1 bdrm apartment• Stratifi ed building• Centrally located•

M 3525 $76,900

Good sized lot• Ok for double wide• City services @ prop line• Mountain view in a quiet area•

M 3534 $79,000

Large open commercial space (approx • 6500 sf)Curb parking and parking lot across the street• Located in the d/t core. Sold as bldg & land• Roof HVAC, hot water & roll down security • door

M 3779 $440,000

2 level home in Lower Nicola• Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees• 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area• 2bdrms up/1 down, master has enste• Finished bsmt w/ famrm & w/s area•

M 3811 $275,000

Sun-valley Court-2 bdrm, 2 bath town-• houseEnd unit-includes all appliances• PRICED TO SELL!!• 24 hour notice required•

M 3741 $199,900

Nicely updated 3 bdrm, 3 level townhouse• A bathroom on each 3 levels• Nice, fully fenced backyard• Great 1st time homebuyers & investors•

M 3652 $138,000

2 bdrms in strata bldg• Central location• Laminate fl ring• New roof in 2010•

M 3486 $76,900

Beautiful river view lot close to downtown• Nice, quiet neighborhood• The uncompromised view never to • change

M 3707 $89,000

Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt • 12,000sqft commercial building for pur-• chase or lease @ $6/sqftOver 10,500sqft of retail space• Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue•

M 3697 $850,000

3 bdrm, possible 4, 2 bath Bench family • homeNew fl ring in lvgrm & hallway• Private deck for BBQ’s• Large .32 acre corner lot•

M 3798 $269,000

Nice family home on a good street• 3 bdrms up, good size lvgrm & dinrm• Kitchen has newer cabinets• Possible in-law suite•

M 3716 $255,000

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M E R R I T TPhone: 250-378-6181

1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184www.royallepage.ca/merritt www.realtor.ca

www.merr

Tom McDonaghBroker

[email protected]

SOLDSOLD

SOLD

SOLDSOLD

SOLDSOLD

THURS

Dream kitch w/ granite counters• New high end bathrooms• Totally renovated home• Fenced with pool•

M 3803 $165,000

Well maintained, secure bldging• Updated condo, central location• Strata incl heat h/w, cable, caretaker & • yd maint.Small pets allowed•

M 3808 $125,000

Guichon Creek fl ows thru property• Lots of grass for grazing• Farm setting on 40 acres• Easy access•

M 3810 $249,000

Great starter or retirement home• 2 lots for the price of 1• 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms• Beautiful views•

M 3805 $279,900

Fabulous views• 4 bdrm home• In-law basement suite• Laminate fl oors, central vac and more•

M 3802 $210,000

2 bdrm, 2 bath manufactured home• Sits on its own lot• Open fl oor plan, upgraded appliances• Stop renting-build equity•

M 3809 $144,000

Spacious 4 bdrm home• Family neighborhood, awesome deck• Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table• All appliances & window coverings•

M 3806 $258,000

Striving for perfection??• Home of distinction, 5 bdrms, 3.5 baths• Custom quality construction• 3036sqft on 1.9 acres• Heated oversized garage• Master on main w/ enste•

M 3820 $525,000

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Karen BonneteauSales Rep

[email protected]

John IssacSales Rep

[email protected]

Lynda EtchartPropertyManager

250-378-6181

Claudette EdenosteAssociate Broker

250-280-0689claudetteedenoste@

royallepage.ca

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Because of all of this, she was having to take more than 20 kinds of medications daily, including antibiotics, hormone drugs, mul-tivitamins, etc. I asked her how she was able to take so many medica-tions for such a long period of time, and I still remember her wry smile as she replied, “How can I not take them?”

Treatment is the process of helping the body to gradually need less medication, with complete freedom from medication or any arti-ficial substitutes as the final goal. If a person has to continue taking medication for the dura-tion of his or her life, that is not actually treat-ment but rather man-agement. Of course, that is important and

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teristic of treatment in Eastern medicine is its well-developed and holistic approach to disease/symptom inter-pretation and treatment. Its focus on treatment (as opposed to manage-ment) is supported by a deep understanding of the complex inter-relationships between many different diseases/symptoms and their root causes, as well as amongst the various systems of the body. In Western medicine, diseases are dealt with individually, so if a new disease appears then a new medication is added. This approach tends to miss the big picture perspective which could explain all presenting diseases and symptoms together with

one interpretation and involve a single course of treatment. For example, if someone suffers from both rhini-tis and constipation, they may be prescribed two different drugs under Western medi-cal care. Yet in such a case, Eastern medicine would be aware of the relationship between the lungs and the large intestines, and would focus on treating one underlying and domi-nant cause.

Secondly, Eastern medicine focuses more on the state of the patient’s energy which is allowing the illness to attack, rather than focusing exclusively on getting rid of the apparent physical cause. The idea of restoring the “right qi” (right and essential

energy) is actually a broader concept than Western medicine’s idea of “boosting the immune system,” and it is the most important consideration through-out the whole course of treatment. Therefore, we don’t use drugs which could overpower a person’s “right qi.” For example, when using acupuncture, we don’t use needles merely to address the related symptoms, but add a few extra needles to strengthen the per-son’s original “qi.” Consequently, there are far fewer side effects occurring in Eastern medicine.

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Halloween can be one of the most child-like and fun holidays of the year. From the adorable and excited children in their costumes to costume parties for adults, Halloween is really a time to let out the kid in all of us and have a good time. Whether just entertaining the Trick-or-Treaters or having a party, creating a spooky looking yard and exterior for your home can really add to the atmosphere of the event. Here are a few great ideas to make your home and yard look “spooktacular”

Autumn is a great time of year to nd lots of decorations that come from nature. Naturally when we think of Halloween we think of Jack-o’-Lanterns, and having plenty of these on your front step and in your yard will give it a great eerie effect. Also, rather than just cutting out the traditional faces try tracing out other images such as witches and cats. Painting pumpkins is also a great idea, and be sure to include many of different sizes.

Creating scary signs or gravestones is a really inexpensive and creative way to make your front yard look scary. Use old pieces of wood to create signs that welcome your guests to your house of horrors or to design old-looking grave markers. Also don’t forget to decorate your front windows to match the look. Hang dark colored drapes, suspend fake cobwebs, and add a few fake spiders to complete the look. Lights can also add a nice spooky effect, but avoid candles for safety reasons.

A great place to add scary Halloween décor to your front yard is in your trees. Hang fake bats or a ghost, string some lights, or set a witch on one of the branches.

The Logan Lake Ambassador Program is hosting a talent and speech competition this weekend that will help decide who becomes the Logan Lake repre-sentative.

Friday is the talent and speech contest and Saturday features the answers to impromptu questions prior to the crowning.

“We are a step down from the BC Ambassador Program,” Tracy Senner, organizer for the program, said.

The program is designed to increase the self-esteem and

knowledge of the com-petitors.

Five people are com-peting, including four girls and one boy from the area.

Senner said she expects between 300 and 400 people to attend the event, which is scheduled to be held at 6:30 p.m. both

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Last week, I talked about the good things that are done by the many first-class people who make Logan Lake a special place to live, to work and to retire.

On Friday, the Logan Lake Wellness Health Youth Society hosted its annual auction down-stairs at the Black Bull. Typically, there was a strong team on hand in the afternoon to set up the room and show off the nearly 100 items which were a part of the auction.

It was a good event for both agencies because many people came early to take in the Friday night two-for-one steak and dessert special before settling in for a heavy duty auction action. More than 70 people attended and, although a final financial figure isn’t yet available, it’s anticipated there may be a $700 revenue increase over last year.

The WHY relies heav-ily on both fundraising activities and funding grants to support its programs and activities. However, continuing reductions in provincial gaming contributions have long-term, negative impacts on the WHY’s financial status.

This week, the Logan Lake Curling Club launched its new season which will continue until March 15 with a variety of play times includ-ing both the afternoon and evening, so step out of that comfort zone and get involved in a sport that offers fun and friendships, especially for those who may have never tried to curl. The

club’s looking for new players and there’ll be plenty of helpful advice so hurry, hurry and call Diane at 250-523-6507 to join up and to get more club information. Also, the Junior League for youth eight years and older will begin Fridays on Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. and will continue until the end of February 2013. Parents — why not use this opportunity to get your kids out to develop both sporting and team-building skills while hav-ing a good time? Again, for more information, call Diane.

On Nov. 28 at 6 p.m., the WHY will be hosting its annual din-ner theatre event which

features individuals and groups choosing a theme from the holidays on the calendar, turning out to decorate their table and then showing up in an amazing selection of themed costumes. The Desert Sounds Harmony Chorus will again be sharing their musical talents However, this year’s event will be extra special because young Logan Lake actors, under the direction of Allan Thain and togeth-er with his assistant Tegan Whaley, will be presenting the theatrical production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Your ticket purchase will help support these tal-ented Logan Lake actors

who are continuing the weekly classes that began in mid-September. And, this theatre production will offer our perform-ers the opportunity to show off their newfound theatrical skills so show up to play as an appre-ciative and supportive audience. For tickets and information, call the WHY at 250-523-6229.

Last Saturday was an unusual, yet special, day as many in the commu-nity, together with family and friends, celebrated the lives of three Logan Lakers — Faye Hayne, Charlie Major and Gary Wikjord — whose deaths have left large holes but very special memories.

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JUNIOR GIRLS

The Joco Transport junior girls battled Chase to a 2-2 draw on Sunday at the Shulus arena.

Goal scorers for the Jr. Cents girls squad were Mesha Naiker in the first period and Kierra Willey in the third.

In her first season as a goaltender, Talyn Ferch did an amazing job in net.

ATOM DEVELOPMENT

The Fountain Tire atoms played twice on the weekend.

Saturday, Talon Zakall’s two goals paced his team to a 7-5 victory in Salmon Arm. Other Jr. Cents marksmen were Ethan Thygesen, Mathew Newman,

Garrett Macdonald, Sajjin Lali and Breanna Ouellet. Troy Holmes and Tristan Bjarnason shared the win in net.

The Merritt atom team was not so for-tunate on Sunday at home, losing to a pow-erful Kamloops side 10-2. Spencer Vaughan tallied both Fountain Tire goals.

BANTAM REP

Despite Sam Suzuki’s brilliant play in net, the Murray GM bantam reps lost a 3-2 heart-breaker to Kamloops in their regular season opening game on Saturday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

Marcelo Bose in the first period, and Travis Mosley on a shorthand-ed breakaway in the sec-

ond were Merritt’s only scorers in the action-packed contest.

Head coach Wayne Macdonald said that undisciplined penalties in the second and third periods ultimately did his team in.

Next league play for the bantam reps is this weekend, with a road game on Saturday in Kelowna against their #3 team, and a home

tilt against Kelowna #4 on Sunday in Logan Lake.

OFFICIATING CLINIC CANCELLED

The BC Hockey ref-fing clinic, scheduled for this Sunday at NVIT, has been cancelled due to the lack of an available instructor. A new clinic date will be announced as soon as possible.

SENIOR GIRLS

The McDonald’s senior girls play a doubleheader at home this weekend against Penticton. Game times at the Shulus arena are 1 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday.

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A couple of big wins this weekend — at home and on the road — did a lot to restore the confidence of the Merritt Centennials following a pair of Thanksgiving losses to Coastal teams a week earlier.

Saturday, in front of 750 fans at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, the Cents broke open a scoreless game with three second period goals en route to a 4-2 victory over the Powell River Kings. It was the Centennials’ second win over their perennial powerhouse opponents in seven days, as they edged the Kings 2-1 on Oct. 5.

On Sunday, Merritt made the six-hour bus trip to Trail to take on the Smoke Eaters in a late afternoon tilt. Goals by rookies Scott Patterson and Kevin Lohan (their first in the BCHL) and veteran Sean Maktaak were all that the Cents needed in a solid 3-1 road win against their divisional

rivals.Centennials head

coach and GM Luke Pierce was pleased with how his team rebounded from their losses to Alberni Valley and Surrey on Oct. 6 and 7 respectively, and came ready to play on the weekend.

“Against the Bulldogs and the Eagles, I thought that we out-played the other team,” Pierce stated. “We had some glorious chances in both games that we didn’t finish on. We got frustrated — with each other, with the officials, with ice time. Our opponents seized the opportunity and filled the net on us. Afterwards, we talked about not getting upset when we don’t score, or the other team does score. Just get over it. We’ve started a cam-paign here of ‘No excuses’.”

The new, improved attitude seemed to pay off on Saturday against the Kings. After a score-less first period, the Cents simply took their game to another level in the middle stanza and

were quickly rewarded. Brendan Lamont and Silvan Harper tallied just 16 seconds apart in the early going, and Brandon Bruce added a power play marker in the late stages of the period to stake Merritt to a two-goal lead they would never relinquish.

Defenseman Dylan Chanter, with his sec-ond goal in as many games, sealed the deal at 3:42 of the third. Merritt outshot Powell River 39-24, and went 1-for-7 with the man advantage. Tyler Steel picked up his seventh win of the young

BCHL season.“That Saturday

night game was as fast and as physical as we’ve played in a long time,” Pierce said. “I thought that Powell River came in here and pushed us real hard.”

As for his team’s penchant for taking

over games in the second period, Pierce added, “It’s a credit to our players. They have been very quick and smart with their adjust-ments between periods. Saturday was a perfect example. We were over-thinking the game in the early going. We told the guys to just shut their brains off, do the simple things and skate. They did.”

In Trail, Pierce said that a couple of big saves by Steel helped his team weather the early storm and find their legs after the long bus ride.

“In the first period, they [Trail] threw every-thing at the net from everywhere, and just tried to create a lot of chaos. Tyler was ready.”

Somewhat against the flow of play, Patterson scored the only goal of the opening period to put Merritt up by one at the inter-mission. Lohan added to the Cents lead with his first Junior A goal at 9:49 of the second period, and Maktaak finished off a pretty two-on-one play with Regan Soquila for the

Cents’ final tally. The play left Pierce shaking his head.

“Their defenseman played the two-on-one picture perfect,” Pierce stated. “I said to myself that Regan had better shoot. If he tries to pass, it’s going to get picked off. Next thing I know, the puck’s in the net. After, we looked at the video, and Sean didn’t even have to move his stick. That’s how good Regan’s pass was.”

The Cents head coach is extremely pleased with his decision to move Maktaak onto the number one line with Soquila and Derek Huisman.

“We’ve always want-ed to bring that power forward type of mental-ity to the first line, that ability to create space. Sean’s been in the league for awhile, and he knows how to get to the net, and how to get the puck to people. If Sean continues to play the way he played this weekend, he’ll have a lot of success.”

Bantam rep Travis Mosley scores a spectacular short-handed goal in his team’s 3-2 loss to Kamloops on Saturday. Ian Webster/Herald

Cents’ bounce-back weekend a big one

The Merritt Centennials’ Brendan Lamont celebrates his line’s second goal in a span of 16 sec-onds in the Merritt Centennials’ 4-2 win over Powell River on Saturday night. Ian Webster/Herald

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As for Steel and his rock solid outings on the weekend, Pierce had this to say: “Coming off a pair of games [the previous weekend] in which he got pulled, it was important for him to show the ability to bounce back. That’s the mark of a great goal-tender, and Tyler came through.”

Trail edged Merritt 30-27 in the shots department. Neither team was able to score in the six powerplay oppor-tunities between them.

This week, the Centennials have three games against Interior Division rivals that they’ve yet to play this season. Last night, Merritt was in Vernon for a pit stop with the Snakes, a team that cur-rently sits in last place in the standings.

Friday, the Cents kick

off Icebreaker Weekend with a contest against the West Kelowna Warriors. The Shield Bearers were tied for sec-ond with Merritt going into Wednesday night’s action.

Sunday afternoon, it’s the Salmon Arm Silverbacks who lumber into town for a mati-nee encounter with the Centennials. Pierce says that he’s looking forward to finally seeing oppo-nents from within the division.

“The week is going to be great. We finally get to play some teams other than Trail from our divi-sion and see how we measure up.”

Pierce expected a tough game Wednesday against Vernon, who has just three wins in their first 11 games.

“Desperate hockey clubs are scary,” he said. “There’s a lot of talent there, and a lot of frus-

tration. We don’t want to be the ones who lift the weight off them.”

As for West Kelowna and Salmon Arm, the coach said, “The Warriors will definitely be a challenge. They’re very skilled, very speedy, and very experienced. The Silverbacks are real-ly starting to turn things around. I think new coach Scott Robinson has come in and really settled things down a bit. They have two real good goaltenders.”

Game times on home ice this weekend are 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

OVERTIMEFriday’s home game

will see the unveiling of the Cents’ commemora-tive third jerseys, cel-ebrating the 40th anni-versary of the longest continuously run fran-chise in the BCHL. The jerseys will be auctioned

throughout the season.Friday’s game also

kicks off the Centennials’ 17th annual Icebreaker Weekend, with tons of players’ family members and friends on hand for the festivities.

The special Icebreaker dinner is Saturday night at the Civic Centre with enter-tainment by Complex Comedy from Los Angeles. There will also be a huge silent auction of locally donated items and sports memorabilia. Tickets can still be pur-chased.

Tyler Steel’s stel-lar weekend between the pipes earned the Centennials netminder a BCHL Player of the Week honourable men-tion. In his two wins, Steel picked up first and second star of the game honours while allowing just three goals (1.50 GAA) and stopping 51 of 54 shots (94.4SV%).

Two Merritt Centennials players have committed to U.S. colleges in recent weeks. Tyler Steel has decided to attend Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, while Dane Birks has inked a deal with Michigan Tech in Houghton, Mich. Look for more on these signings in the next week or two.

In a somewhat belated announcement, the Merritt Centennials Player of the Month (sponsored by Mark’s Work Wearhouse) for September was 20-year-old centre Derek Huisman. The Smithers native had four goals and four assists in the first month of the BCHL regular season. His play helped Merritt finish

September with the best power play percentage in the BCHL.

“Derek is a catalyst for our power play, and has provided some timely goals,” Cents head coach Luke Pierce said. “He has also estab-lished himself as a leader in our dressing room and on the ice. We’re happy for him to win the award.”

Big weekend ahead for Cents with West Kelowna, Salmon Arm and lots of family and friends in townFrom Page 19

THE PUCK STOPS HERE Tyler Steel was red hot in net for the Merritt Centennials on the weekend, picking up two wins while allowing just three goals on 54 shots. Ian Webster/Herald

It’s all a blur for Nicola Canford’s Michael Shackelly during the Collettville cross-country run last Wednesday. Ian Webster/Herald

The local Barbarians men’s rugby club has been holding drop-in touch rugby sessions at Voght Park on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6 p.m. Ian Webster/Herald

ROLLER DERBY AT THE RAILYARD

The SS Rodeo team from Kelowna joined forces with the Raggedy Rollers from the North Okanagan to put on a roller derby demonstration at the Railyard Mall on Saturday as part of the entertainment pack-age associated with the 2012 Pacific Forest Rally.The sport of roller derby, which dates back to the early 1900s, is enjoying a worldwide renais-sance with membership in over 20 countries. The first World Cup of Roller Derby took place in Toronto in September, 2011 with 11 countries participating.The closest roller derby team to Merritt is the Tournament Capital Derby Dolls who oper-ate out of Kamloops. For more information, contact Jayne Allen at 250-682-6754. Ian Webster/

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COLLETTVILLE CROSS-COUNTRY RUN RESULTSWednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

Boys Girls

1999 1. Nic Cimbaro (VF) No participants 2. Abram Jackson (B)

2000 1. Travis Simon (DV) 1. Olivia Edward (B) 2. Parker Finch (CV) 2. Jamie Neill (NC) 3. Nathan Silbernage (VF) 3. Jensen Cavaliere (CV)

2001 1. Austin O’Neil (VF) 1. Taylia McKeown (B) 2. Nicholas Anscomb (NC) 2. Gillian Moore (B) 3. Connor Ouellet (B) 3. Cassidy O’Flaherty (CV)

2002 1. Drew Kanigan (B) 1. Avery Sigurdsson (CV) 2. Ethan Thygesen (B) 2. Rose Howard (B) 3. Talon Zakall (B) 3. Emily Geier (C)

2003 1. Chase Cooke (DV) 1. Lexus Thomas (NC) 2. Beckett Finch (CV) 2. Justice Aspinall (NC) 3. Carson Anscomb (NC) 3. Bianca Cavaliere (B)

2004 1. Max Graham (B) 1. Avery Warren (CV) 2. Colton Jackson (DV) 2. Abigail Bateson (NC) 3. Myron Stewart (NC) 3. Hannah Howard (B)

2005 1. Lucas Schmid (B) 1. Kendra Marklund (B) 2. Matthew Morrissey (B) 2. Brooklyn Snee (B) 3. Thomas McIvor (NC) 3. Eva Galbraith (NC)

2006 1. Wade Kanigan (B) 1. Gracie Graham (B) 2. Alex Howard (B) 2. Ava Thygesen (B) 3. Mack Klassen (NC) 3. Kaitlyn Dixon (B)

Complete results and photos from the 2012 Pacific Forest Rally in the Tuesday, Oct. 23 edition of the Merritt Herald

SD58’s elementary school soccer championships are this Friday after-noon at the Central School/CMS (boys) and Diamond Vale/Bench (girls) playing fields. Ian Webster/Herald

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The Merritt Mountain Bike Association (MMBA) is spearheading an effort to replace 9 bro-ken or tiring bridges on Godey Trail this Saturday, Oct. 20 starting at 9 a.m., and is assembling materi-als and volunteers to tackle the job.

The MMBA, a registered society, is leading the effort to restore this signature trail to improve both safety and access for all users.

The bridges pro-tect the environment from the high traffic of bikers and hikers that would otherwise be crossing the creek beds.

If you plan on attending you will need work gloves and proper footwear, and if you choose to bring a small hatchet, mallet, or Pulaski.

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Dinner with silent auction and Loonie auction at Lower Nicola Community Hall on Saturday, Oct. 20. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets available through any NVT staff or board member or by calling 250-378-9222.

STAGE FRIGHT

“The Thrillusion Show”, a 90 min. family magic show on Mon., Oct. 22 at Coquihalla Middle School. Shows at 4 and 7 p.m.

ASK WELLNESS CENTRE

Needs compassion-ate volunteers to help conduct Merritt’s 3rd annual Homelessness Count on Fri., Oct. 19. Contact Chelsea at 250-315-7211 or 250-315-0098 or email at [email protected]

Also need donations

of warm clothing, blankets, travel sized toothpaste, sham-poo, and body wash. Bottled water, granola bars, food & coffee coupons. Drop off at office, 2151 Granite Ave.

NICOLA VALLEY FILM

SOCIETY

Monday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre Showing “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” Rated: G. Call 250-378-3974 for more info.

ELKS & ROYAL PURPLE

Christmas Craft Fair & Bake Sale on Sat., Dec. 1, at the Elks Hall. To book a table, call Mollie at 250-378-9788. Lunch available.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S

LEAGUE

Christmas Craft, Bake Sale & Luncheon on Sat., Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Catholic Church Hall. Home-based businesses welcome. For table rental call Joan at 250-378-3910.

BETA SIGMA PHI

Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Fair Saturday, Nov. 3. For Tables call: Diane 250-378-6925 or Debbie 250-378-5538.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

The Rebekah Lodge will host their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Seniors Hall from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

MERRITT COUNTRY

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Friday, Nov. 23, and Saturday, Nov. 24. Applications for tables and information call Charlotte 250-378-2290.

CURLING CLUB

If you are interest-ed in joining a curling league this year please call 250-378-4423

COURTHOUSE GALLERY

The next show coming to the Courthouse Gallery is: “Earth, Fire, and Fibre II -Tradition with Innovation”.

The show runs October 29 through December 7. There will be a reception on

November 3rd from 6-8 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is proud to present multi-media artist, Cindilla Trent and free-form sculptor, John Yellowlees for the November show at the Courthouse Gallery.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Every second Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., “Merritt’s Women in Business” an informal network for entrepreneurial-minded women, meet at the Merritt Desert Inn. Nov. 14, Liz Touet, CFDC NV, Employment Services. RSVP by emailing: [email protected] or call 250-378-5634.

XPLORE SPORTS

School year camps for 2012/2013 upcom-ing dates: Oct. 19, Dec. 27 & 28, Jan. 2-4, Feb. 15, March 18-22. Ages 7-12, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact Colleen Mulling 250-280-0657 or [email protected]

Phone 250-378-4241 with any events that you may be hosting or email: [email protected]

Brownies Thursdays - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva at 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716Canadian Mental Health Association - Merritt Clubhouse Wednesdays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1721 Coldwater Ave. (Teen Centre) across from MSS. 250-378-4878Central School Pac First Tuesday - 7 p.m. Lunchroom 250-378-4892Celebrate Recovery Meetings every Monday, 7:00 p.m. at New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534Community Choir Mondays - 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays - 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530Drop-In Volleyball

Mondays - 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212.Guides Mondays - 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-2281Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays, 6 - and 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040Lower Nicola Community Hall Card Games - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Call 250-378-9545 or 378-4732Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 or 250-378-4577Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday - 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 250-378-2950Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509

Merritt Moms Prenatal- Post Natal Support group. Open Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252Merritt Navy League Cadet Corp Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall Ages 9-13 welcome 250-378-2620Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. - Civic Centre 250-315-1082Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851Nicola Naturalist Society Every Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.caN.V. 4-H Club Every Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028N.V. Community Band Tuesdays - 7 p.m - CMS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. at Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 www.nvdra.comN.V. Explorers Second Wednesday - NVIT # 1 - 7 p.m. 250-378-4476 or 250-378-4413N.V. Horseshoe Club Meetings

Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Smith Pioneer Park 250-378-5007 or 250-378-6980N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday - 2145 Quilchena Ave. 7 p.m. 250-378-5925N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday - 7 p.m. Phelan House - 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday - 7 p.m. At the airport 250-378-6769 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. In member’s homes 250-378-2536One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays - 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911Pathfi nders Thursdays - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Corp Tuesdays - 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775

Royal Purple First and Third Mondays each month 1:30 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-9788Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles BakerySeniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539Sparks Mondays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310Teen Centre Friday Nights - 4 to 9 p.m. 250-315-0248Toastmasters Club 3929 Tuesdays - 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library 250-378-5855Valley Visual Artists General club information contact: Bev Veale at 250-378-6001 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Chapter Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al (250-378-7402) Ted (250-378-4195)

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY

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7 Day Weather Forecast for Merritt, BC - Thursday, Oct. 18 - Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012

Thurs., Oct. 18 Fri., Oct. 19 Sat., Oct. 20 Sun., Oct. 21 Mon., Oct. 22 Tues., Oct.23 Wed., Oct. 24

Isolated Showers Light Rain Light Rain Cloudy with Sunny Breaks Mainly Cloudy Scattered Flurries Wet Snow

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Stain Glass by Almerina RizzardoAvailable at Creative Company2074 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC

Monday - Saturday Ph: 250-378-0813

• Stain Glass• Sun Catchers• Night Lights• Picture Frames

THE CHURCHES OFMERRITT WELCOME YOU

Crossroads Community Church2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911

Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464

Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

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

Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Church2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-4061Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United ChurchCorner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735

Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.


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

What happens when I contact the Merritt & District Hospice society?A Hospice coordinator will meet with you and

explain the program and learn your needs. Referrals can be made by family, physicians,

nurses, friends, or patients themselves.

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Hospice SocietyMerritt & District

COLIN WHEATINGOct. 12, 1930 - Oct. 4, 2012

WHCOLIN W - OOct. 12, 1930

COLIN, a truly inspirational person

to everyone who knew him.Colin was born to Lloyd Wheating of

England and Lettie MacDonald of Sue Saint Marie on Oct. 12, 1930.

In 1948, Colin left Burnaby Lake to start his cowboy career in Princeton then

continued on to the Nicola Valley where he worked for several area ranches. He worked for Ronnie Bevans until

Ronnie’s passing. No service will be held as per Colin’s request.

Mary Riley (nee Ovington)Oct. 25 1928 – Sept. 28 2012

Passed away peacefully at the age of 84, at Nicola Valley Health Centre, Merritt, BC. One of 7 children born to Matthew and Mary Ovington, Mary’s roots in the community

extend to the beginning of the last century before the City of Merritt was incorporated.Proud of her family history, she loved to share stories of her childhood in Collettville and

was recently interviewed by a PhD student researching the early coal miners of the Nicola Valley.

Mary had a sixth sense. It wasn’t unusual for a family member to receive a call from her the morning after one of her dreams.

With her history of premonitions it’s not surprising that some of her favourite authors were Sylvia Brown, John Edward, James Van Praagh and Edgar Cayce. She also had great interest in ancient civilisations but relished a hearty discussion with anyone on just about any topic. Always sociable and outgoing, she enjoyed her daily walks into town for coffee with family and friends.

Her love of gaming likely began with the Irish Sweepstakes and carried on to Bingo and scratch tickets. Something of a card shark, she loved playing Rummy 500 with her grandchildren…who learned early on that the game would be much more enjoyable if they let Grandma win.

For over two decades, until her hands were too arthritic to knit, Mary would make an average of 20 sweaters a year for the Salvation Army, as she could not bear the thought of any young child being cold in the winter.

A l t h o u g h she will be deeply missed, Mary had long ant ic ipated that at her passing she would be reunited with her husband Ray, whom she loved dearly.

Mary is predeceased by her parents Matthew and Mary Ovington; her rst husband Olav Torjusson; and second husband Raymond Frederick Riley. Mary also outlived her siblings Wilfred, Jean, Ruth, Ellen, and Larry.

She is survived by her brother Frank; children Corinne Torjusson, Glen Torjusson (Barb), and Louise Riley (Larry); grandchildren Tara (Rob), Ray (Karey), Mark (Meleva), Eric and Matthew; and her great grandchildren Riley, Gabrielle, Brittany, Brody, Kendra, Tanner, Faythe, Mason, Brandon, Mirra, and Cade; plus many nieces, nephews and their families, all of whom loved her greatly.

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff of Nicola Valley Health Centre, David Quinn and Dr. McLeod for their kindness during our Mom’s passing. Also, a special thanks to the circle of neighbours, friends and family members who were so kind in her recent years.

A celebration of Mary’s life will be held in the Spring.In lieu of owers, her family asks for donations to the charity of your choice.

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LAPOINTE: HENRY (HANK)It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden

passing of Hank, on Thursday, October 11, 2012.Hank was born in Montreal, Quebec on January 20, 1933

to Marcel Lapointe and Evelyn Smith. He was a loving and beloved husband to Carol for almost 57 years. He was a loving and exceptional father to Donna, Kathleen, and the late Gary, and a proud and loving grandfather to Sean, Taylor, Elisa and Gary.

He is predeceased by his son-in-law Mike Morrison, and survived by his sister Vivian and brother-in-law Leo, as well as numerous relatives and in-laws in Montreal.

Funeral Mass to be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Merritt, BC on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. Recep-tion to follow in Church Hall.

Hank, you will be loved and missed forever. Sleep well and in peace.

You were the best of the best.

Harold SulzJan. 5, 1938 - Sept. 18, 2012

A Tribute to Harold (Hal) Sulz will take place at the

Merritt Senior Citizen’s Centre on Saturday, October 29 at 1:00 p.m.

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RELIEF NOON HOUR SUPERVISORSSchool District No. 58 is accepting applications for Relief Noon Hour Supervisors (1 hour per school day). Previous experience dealing with students would be an asset.

Application forms are available at the School Board of ce, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, BC, or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs, Support Positions, Job Postings.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

PART-TIME CIRCULATION MANAGER

(approx. 20 hours/week)

The award winning Merritt Herald is currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to ll the circulation manager position.

Main duties would be to make sure our newspaper arrives at every doorstep in the Merritt, Lower Nicola and Logan Lake areas.

Responsibilities• Communicating with carriers and

customers. • Handle all phone inquires and

complaints in a professional and ef cient manner.

Quali cations• Must have strong organizational and

communication skills • Be able to work well under pressure.• Some of ce/computer experience is

also required.• Must also have own form of

transportation.

If you are interested please drop your resume off in person to 2090 Granite Ave., Merritt, BC. No phone calls please.

The successful applicant will undertake duties associated with the Upper Nicola Band (UNB) in the Community Services Department.

Employment Dates: Permanent beginning on or about October 29, 2012. Rate of Pay: Commensurate with level of education and experience.

Duties include:Provide assessment and treatment services to • children and their families and offer consultative services to community agencies.To demonstrate strong clinical skills in assessment, • formulation, and treatment with an ability to utilize exible strategies for engaging and working with children, youth, families and community systemsTo demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork • and openness

Quali cations:M.S.W. or B.S.W. with minimum two years experience• Demonstrated ability to work independently with • families and individualsDemonstrated ability to formulate individual and • family treatment/wellness plansExperience in collaborating, consulting and referrals • to programs and/or agenciesFamiliarity with a range of evidence based treatment • modalities and approachesStrong organizational and interpersonal skills• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain • appropriate record keeping systems.Drivers license and own transportation.•

Send current resume and cover letter to:Martin Gertsmar, Director of Operations,

Box 3700 Merritt BC, V1K 1B8 or in person at the UNB Health Of ce, Band Of ce

or by fax 250-378-6361 or email [email protected].

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 4:00 pm Friday, Oct. 19, 2012.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

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Lower Nicola Indian BandTraditional Land Use Coordinator

Reports To: Economic Development ManagerSubject To: Terms and Conditions of the Personnel Policy Annual Approved Budget

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Eco-nomic Development Manager the incumbent will coor-dinate land referrals and proposals for benefi t agree-ments received by Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Receive and respond to land referral requests • and maintain records of land referral and benefi t agreements; Communicate to industry and government, LNIB’s • procedures and policies for consideration of Land Referrals and proposals for benefi t agreements; Research LNIB’s interests and use within our • traditional territories and LNIB governance area; Research, develop, evaluate, and recommend nat-• ural resources strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure adequate and meaningful consultation and accommodation; Research and assess potential impacts to LNIB • Title and Rights; Coordinate work of consultants and staff re-• searching aboriginal interest and use within our traditional territory and LNIB’s Governance Area; Provide assistance to supervisor on issues • related to the LNIB traditional territory and the development activities within the LNIB governance area approved by the province; Provide direction to the negotiations committee • regarding industry and government with consid-eration of both the environmental and cultural context as directed by supervisor; Work closely with staff in developing policies • and procedures with regard to land referrals and benefi t agreements; Build, support, and maintain a positive working • relationship with governments, industry, and other First Nation organizations; Attends meetings regarding land referrals and • Benefi ts Agreement as directed by supervisor; Maintain confi dentiality on all matters relating to • the affairs of the Economic Development Depart-ment and LNIB;

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Five years work experience in a related fi eld;• Bachelors Degree (preferred) in Native Studies, • Natural Resources, Environmental, Political Sci-ence, or other related fi eld; Strong understanding of regulatory and permitting • processes of resource developments (ie Canadian and Provincial Environmental Assessments); Strong project management skills and ability • to develop and implement project management related tools and processes; Certifi cation in Local Government Administration • or equivalent work experience preferred; Strong background and understanding of Aborigi-• nal Issues; knowledge of LNIB; Strong Negotiation Skills;• Strong research skills, including the ability to read • and interpret maps; Intermediate level computer skills in MS Offi ce;• Excellent written (the ability to compose letters • and reports) and verbal communication skills (i.e. friendly, personable, and professional); High level of attention to detail and accuracy;• Ability to prioritize and multi task in a fast paced • environment; Ability to work well independently and in a team • environment; Knowledge of LNIB, and of Public Administration • and other Government structures;

Work Conditions: Outdoor/Field work may be required;• High paced work environment;• Long hours of work may be required;• Ability to attend internal and external meetings for • the purpose on conducting presentations; Manual dexterity required to use desktop com-• puter and peripherals;

Salary: To be negotiatedDeadline: October 19th, 2012Start Date: November 5th, 2012

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:

Economic Development ManagerLower Nicola Indian Band

181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt, BC. V1K 0A7Fax: (250) 378 - 6188 • E-mail: [email protected]

HOOKTENDER/ SPOTTER required for Highlead Logging Operation

in the Merritt area. Phone (250) 371-7047 or (250) 371-1410.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANTSchool District No. 58 is accepting applications for a Special Education Assistant for the following schools:

1. Merritt Secondary School 5 hrs/day – school days only Temporary: October 29, 2012 to June 28, 2013

Preferred or required training is: • Laptop and other technology • PBS – Positive Behaviour Support Training • CPI – Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training • This position requires the applicant to be working with students in all class areas as well as to be supporting students in the community.

2. Merritt Central Elementary School 5 hrs/day – school days only Temporary: October 29, 2012 to June 28, 2013

Preferred or required training is: • SMART Board training • iPad training • Laptop experience • This position requires the applicant to be working with students in small groups/classrooms in literacy and numeracy instruction.

Quali cations and salary will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement.

The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset.

Application forms are available at the School Board of ce, 1550 Chapman Street, or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca , click on Jobs/Support Positions/Job Postings listed on Job Code # 380763 and follow the prompts provided. Applications will be accepted until October 19, 2012. Please forward to:

Attn: Secretary TreasurerSchool District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen)

P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St.Merritt, BC V1K 1B8Fax: (250) 378-6263

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Lower Nicola Indian BandEconomic Development Offi cer

Subject To: Terms and Conditions of the Personnel Policy Annual Approved Budget

Effective Date: October 9th, 2012

Summary of Organizational Responsibilities:To encourage and promote economic and commercial/industrial development opportunities within the Lower Nicola Indian Band reserve areas. This is to be accom-plished by working with local, provincial and federal in-dividuals and authorities. To work with Administrative staff to evaluate and apply for funding opportunities that will support these initiatives.

Duties and Tasks: Research and recommend potential clients, • investors, and trade partners regarding business opportunities available in our geographic mandate area; Where appropriate, attempts to match the client’s • project to available government funding; Networks with government departments, including • the province of British Columbia and other develop-ment agencies to ensure familiarity with the vari-ous economic development programs; Coordinates and facilitates small business work-• shops for LNIB membership; Identifi es and develops relationships and partner-• ships with potential investors; Evaluates applications for assistance based on • program criteria, prepares application package and conducts follow-up on these initiatives; Assists with funding arrangements with other • business partners and government agencies for trade and investment initiatives; Networking with potential business clients;•

Qualifi cations: Bachelors Degree in Economics, Finance or equiv-• alent combination of education and experience; Minimum of fi ve to ten years experience;• Extensive experience and knowledge in dealing • with accounting systems, budgets, internal con-trols, business planning and asset management is desirable; Effective attention to detail and a high degree of • a accuracy; High level of integrity, confi dentiality and account-• ability; Strong work ethic and positive team attitude;• Sound analytical, thinking, planning, prioritization, • and execution skills; Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situa-• tions with a calm and steady demeanor; Excellent public relations and public speaking • skills; A well defi ned sense of diplomacy, including solid • negotiation, confl ict resolution, and people man-agement skills; Excellent teamwork and team building skills;• Ability to communicate both verbally and written;• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships • with other departments, key business partners, and government offi cials; Strong problem identifi cation and problem resolu-• tion skills; High level of profi ciency with Microsoft Offi ce;• Ability to delegate tasks when required;•

Work Conditions: • Occasional travel may be required; High paced work environment;• Long hours of work may be required;• Ability to attend internal and external meetings for • the purpose on conducting presentations; Manual dexterity required to use desktop com-• puter and peripherals;


Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:


181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt, BC. V1K 0A7 Fax: (250) 378 - 6188 • E-mail: [email protected]

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OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

ASHCROFT MINING DIVISION

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Arrow Transportation Systems Inc., is a diversified transportation, logistics, and materials handling company with operations throughout Canada and the U.S. Our dynamic company is looking for someone interested in a career in Operations Management to join our team as Operations Supervisor for our Mining Division in Ashcroft, BC.

Arrow offers: • Growth potential • Training and Development • Competitive compensation & benefits package

We are looking for:

• A team player with excellent communication and people skills.

• Strong in a high paced operations environment. • Strong organizationally. • Detailed orientated and self motivated. • Dedicated to learn and grow within our

organization. • Ability to quickly assess an ever changing

environment and make decisions that financially optimize division operations.

Please send resume in confidence to: Lisa Savage, Director of People Systems, 710 Laval Crescent, Kamloops, BC, V2C 5P3 Fax: (250) 314-1750, email: [email protected]

Nooaitch Band requires a motivated and ca-reer-minded Economic Development Of cerresponsible for the planning, management and oversight of the activities and opera-tions of Nooaitch’s Economic Development programs and initiatives for business reten-tion, promotion, marketing, and expansion.

Responsibilities shall include the coordina-tion of assigned activities with other depart-ments and outside agencies, maintaining regular contact with the public in situations that require tact and judgment, representing Nooaitch in negotiations and mediations; and providing general assistance and sup-port to the Administrator.

Nooaitch offers competitive salary pack-ages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities. A full Job Analysis and Description is offered on re-quest. Only those applicants who meet the quali cations will be contacted. Deadline for applying is October 26, 2012 @ 4:30 p.m.

Quali ed applicants should send resumes and a cover letter outlining 3 Economic De-velopment ideas that could turn into viable projects at Nooaitch.

Attention:Larry Frank ThomasAdministrator – Nooaitch Band2954 Shackelly RoadMerritt, BC V1K 1N9Fax: 250-378-3699Email: [email protected]

Job Posting Economic Development Of cer

Lower Nicola Indian BandFile Clerk

Department: Economic Development Reports To: Economic Development ManagerSubject to: Terms and Conditions of the Personnel Policy Annual Approved BudgetEffective Date: October 9th, 2012

Summary of Organizational Responsibilities:Responsible for classifying and fi ling Economic Develop-ment and Negotiations documents and mail upon receipt (Canada Post, courier, email, fax, and hand-delivery) for Economic Development and Negotiations Committee; locate and make available fi les/records when required/requested.

Duties and TasksFiling:Classifi es, codes and stores records/documents;Maintains and updates indexes for fi ling system(s);Reviews fi les periodically to ensure they are complete and correctly classifi ed;Locate fi les/materials when requested;Performs other related responsibilities as assigned by the Economic Development Manager.Clerical/Administration:When required, provides clerical support in the areas of photocopying, word processing, and faxing and mail distribution;When required, process incoming and outgoing mail, electronically and/or manually;When required, send and receive messages and docu-ments using fax machine or electronically;Draft & process outgoing correspondence on request of Economic Development Manager;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A 1-year related post secondary certifi cate plus 2 years experience in a similar environment or an appropriate combination of education and experience, preferably with First Nation’s community services.

Qualifi cations:A valid drivers license; A team player; Excellent communication (oral/written) skills; Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher;Occasional travel may be required;High paced work environment;Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlekepmx language.


Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume and three references to:


181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt, BC. V1K 0A7 Fax: (250) 378 - 6188 • E-mail: [email protected]

Employment Employment

Help Wanted Help Wanted



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MERRITT1988 Quillchena Ave.,

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Applications are now being accepted for apartments, suites and houses. Many

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2 bdrm basement suite. $850 inc utilities.

1 bedroom Apt. $575 incl utilities.

Bachelor Apt. $475 plus hydro.

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Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent2 bdrm condo in town. Oneparking incl. $650 mon. +utilities. No pets n/s, 378-8104


Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Take notice that the companies SB Okanagan Holding (02) Corp, SB Okanagan Holding (04) Corp, SB Okanagan Holding (03), and SB Okanagan Holding (05) Corp all of Vancouver BC intend to make applications to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Southern Service Region – Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication of ce. Each application is for an Investigative License for 5 meteorological tower locations for wind monitoring and data collection purposes. The applications cover the following areas, all situated on Provincial Crown land in the Kamloops Division Yale District (KDYD):

those portions of unsurveyed Crown land in the vicinity of • Pennask Mountain.those portions of unsurveyed Crown land in the vicinity of Whiterocks Mountain, • located in the vicinity of Westside.those portions of District Lot 2710 together with unsurveyed Crown land in the • vicinity of Pothole Creek, located in the vicinity of Merritt.those portions of District Lot 2819 together with unsurveyed Crown land in the • vicinity of Wart, BC, located in the vicinity of Merritt.those portions of unsurveyed Crown land in the vinicity of Wart, BC, located in the • vicinity of Merritt.those portions of Sections 3, and 10 both Twp. 18, Range 14, located in the • vicinity of Monte Lake.

The Lands File Numbers that have been established for these application are 3412633, 3412645, 3412646, 3412647, 3412648, and 3412649, as depicted in the attached map. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjudication at 441 Columbia St., Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until November 19, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp Search Search by File Number: [insert Lands File Number] for more information.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe estate of Stanley Gordon Stewart, deceased November 13, 2011.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of deceased, late of Merritt, BC are required to forward full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Kay Stewart, Executrix at 2164 Munro Cr., Merritt, BC V1K 1H7, on or before Oct. 31, 2012, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

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Want to RentRETIRED couple in mid fi fties, both n/s looking to re-locate to Nicola Valley area. Prefer long term rental/lease, rural home on small acreage. Ref available. 1-250-837-3434 [email protected]

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NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe estate of Stanley Gordon Stewart, deceased November 13, 2011.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Stanley Gordon Stewart, late of Merritt, BC are required to forward full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Kay Stewart, Executrix at 2164 Munro Cr., Merritt, BC V1K 1H7, on or before Oct. 31, 2012, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

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