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LOOK OUT BELOW! Swimmers swung into the pool with style at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre during its 20th anniversary celebrations on Saturday. Find the full feature on the pool over the last two decades on page 3. Michael Potestio/Herald

The city could hold a byelection for one city councillor as early as Feb. 22, 2014.

At the regular city council meeting on Tuesday night, coun-cil discussed a memo from City of Merritt Deputy Clerk and Human Resources Manager Carole Fraser that outlined potential key dates for the bye-lection.

The suggested nomination period begins on Jan. 7, 2014 at 9 a.m. and ends on Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. Advance voting would take place on Feb. 12 and 19, with general voting on Feb. 22. General voting will likely take place in the community room at city hall as the Rotary Club of Merritt Sun-rise mini-golf tourna-ment is scheduled to take place at the Civic Centre that day.

The memo also rec-ommends authorizing the automated voting machines that the city has used since 2008.

Fraser told the Herald while it’s pos-sible those dates could change, it’s unlikely because of the meticu-

lous timing a byelec-tion and its procedures must abide by under the Local Government Act. Violating any of the restrictions around timing would mean the whole process would be thrown out, wasting time and tax dollars, Fraser said.

Council will either adopt or return the byelection procedure and automated voting machines bylaw at its Nov. 12 meeting.

If it’s adopted, the city will have until Dec. 10 to appoint a chief and deputy electoral officer as the byelection must fall on a Saturday within 80 days of those appoint-ments.

“I’ve done the cal-endar work and backed everything up so all the dates coincide,” Fraser told council.

The money for the 2014 byelection will be rolled over from the city’s 2013 budget, which included $8,800 in the event it would need to hold a byelec-tion.

“I was quite sur-prised that we bud-geted money to hold a byelection. It seems odd to me that we would budget for a byelection,” Coun.

Dave Baker said during the meeting.

Fraser told council the city budgeted for a byelection as a pre-caution after it had to come up with funds for a byelection in 2012 that hadn’t been set aside, prompted by then-councillor Norm Brigden’s resignation. The funds for that bye-lection ended up com-ing from the council’s contingency fund.

The funds for the 2014 byelection will be rolled over from the 2013 budget, Fraser said.

“The reason council budgeted for a byelec-tion in 2013 is because in 2012 when we had the byelection, we had no funds budgeted. Because of the experi-ence council had in 2012 without budget-ing in the off-years of a general election, we put funds in the budget should we ever need a byelection,” Fraser said.

Murdoch’s resigna-tion from city council takes effect on Oct. 31. He was absent from Tuesday’s meet-ing, which was his last regular meeting as a Merritt city councillor. No reason was given for his absence.

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Merritt to have more doctors by mid-2014

The Interior Health Authority is looking to hire three more doc-tors to serve the Mer-ritt community and hopes to do so by the summer of 2014.Interior Health Executive Medical Director for Acute Care Jon Slater told the Herald the addition of three new physi-cians will make access to family doctors easier for residents of the Nicola Valley.“It’s also going to make the quality of life for the existing doctors a lot better,” Slater said, noting additional doctors should decrease the workload for exist-ing doctors and be an incentive for other doctors to stay in Mer-ritt. Merritt currently has six doctors, but one will be departing so once the new hires are complete, Mer-ritt will be up to eight doctors.

“After we get the

new people estab-lished, we can re-as-sess and see if we need more doctors, but it’s the local medical staff that determines the need for physicians. We support them with a recruiting effort,” Slater said.Slater said he thinks Merritt’s doc-tors have been feeling the strain of a heavy workload for a while, and given the future departure of one of the six, the need to hire was voiced by the local doctors.“We’ve been hav-ing some talks [with the local doctors] for a while, and I’ve offered recruiting sup-port previously, but at this point they said, ‘We need it now,’ and we’re moving for-ward,” Slater said.Slater said a num-ber of Merritt’s doc-tors have said they are open to sharing their practices with incom-ing physicians, but some new hires may choose to open their own offices.“It’ll depend entire-

ly on the needs of the people we attract,” Slater said.Slater said he helps oversee the process of hiring the new doctors for Merritt and at the moment there are no applicants, but they are advertising for the positions.Interior Health is seeking doctors who have emergency medi-cine skills as well as good family practice skills for the Merritt area, Slater said. “When we’re recruiting for a com-munity like Merritt, we’re recruiting from a smaller group of people,” Slater said. “The doctors in Merritt can work in a community like Van-couver and do a good job — not necessarily the reverse. Someone from Vancouver may not have the emer-gency skills that we need for the doctors in Merritt because the doctors in Merritt all staff the emergency room and they do that 24-7, 365 [days a year].”

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Interior Health recruiting three family, emergency physician positions

The Interior Health Authority is looking to hire three more doctors to serve the Merritt commu-nity and hopes to do so by the summer.

The daughters of a man killed while working at Craigmont Mine near Merritt in 2008 are ques-tioning the integrity of the B.C. justice system after the Crown announced it wouldn’t lay crimi-nal charges in the case earlier this month.

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Merritt was the first stop on Finance Minister Michael de Jong’s week-long tour of the province to seek input from Brit-ish Columbians on the upcoming 2014 provincial budget.

“This is mostly about solicit-ing some feedback and opinions around the upcoming budget that I’m in the midst of prepar-ing now,” de Jong said.

De Jong visited with the Mer-ritt and District Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 15, where he made a presentation and took questions from attendees at the Culture Club.

“What they conveyed to me

was a clear desire on the part of Merritt to participate in and ben-efit from the economic growth that’s taking place and about to take place in British Columbia,” de Jong said.

Two main points de Jong stressed at his meeting in Mer-ritt were B.C.’s current fiscal state — a balanced budget with a modest surplus — and that the government continues to enjoy a triple-A credit rating.

De Jong said he also wanted to hear from the chamber of commerce as to how they would allocate the surpluses B.C. is beginning to see.

He said they stressed that when the province does spend, they should do so on infrastruc-

ture that can help a community such as Merritt attract more investment and thus create more jobs, de Jong said.

Overall, de Jong said he detected a general appreciation for the fiscal situation in B.C. at his stops across the province.

“In the case of Merritt, I think there’s a realization that the community is so ideally situ-ated,” de Jong said.

De Jong also made stops in Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Prince George and Burnaby.

He said the reason for taking the tour was being able to gather advice and information in a direct way.

“There’s never a substitute for

hearing directly from people,” de Jong said.

De Jong’s budget conversa-tion across the province included questions on how to keep costs affordable for families, provide new services and reduce taxpay-er-supported debt. It also asked what services British Colum-bians want the government to continue as well as what the province shouldn’t do or do dif-ferently, according to a Ministry of Finance press release.

De Jong said during his tour he heard people stress a strong emphasis should be placed on field and vocational training in terms of programs people would like to see the government con-tinue.

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City pool celebrates 20 yearsRachel Cadano

remembers people clap-ping for her to take the first plunge into the pool to mark the grand open-ing of the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre 20 years ago.

Cadano said it felt spe-cial to be chosen as the one to take that ceremo-nial plunge.

“I wish I knew how to jump in properly, though. I just splayed out. I didn’t dive or anything. It was kind of embarrassing, I guess, in retrospect,” Cadano recalled with a laugh.

The then seven-year-old Cadano was selected to take the first plunge into the pool because she won a draw by the local sorority that donated pro-ceeds from the raffle to the pool.

Now 27, Cadano told the Herald that growing up in Merritt, it seemed as though everyone would have a birthday party at the pool.

“It’s an important place in Merritt,” she said.

The Aquatic Centre celebrated its 20th birth-day with a ceremony on Saturday that included special guest speakers, a cannonball contest and, of course, a cake.

Aquatic supervi-sor Jessica Jonas said Saturday’s event was all about appreciation and is a way to thank everyone who has used the facility and kept it open over the course of two decades with a day of free events.

“We appreciate all the people who are coming and using the facility and keeping the facility open. If people aren’t partici-pating and using the facil-ity, it’d be hard to justify running it,” Jonas said.

When it opened on Sept. 11, 1993, the Aquatic Centre was adorned with Bermuda-inspired decor. The staff even wore Bermuda beach patrol uniforms.

Cadano wasn’t the only special guest at the centre’s original open-ing. Dignitaries of the day, including then-mayor Clara Norgaard, TNRD director Bruce McMahon, Yale-Lillooet MLA Harry Lali and

Tourism Minister Darlene Marzari participated in the ceremonial ribbon cutting.

The Herald described the pool’s decor as “a

summery Bermuda theme, with music and a juice bar, a green, palmy atmosphere, a kaleido-scope of colours.”

The Aquatic Centre

cost just under $3 million to build and was funded by the City of Merritt, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and a provincial grant.


A swimmer does a freestyle rope-swing plunge into the pool at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre’s 20th anniversary celebration. Michael Potestio/Herald


The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regu-lar council meeting agenda from Oct. 22, 2013.

Nicola Valley Museum and Archives Association activi-ties from July 1 to Sept. 30, 2013

Informational requests: we con-tinue to receive many requests by phone, email and in person.

Researchers: many requests continue to come in to use our archival photos and files.

Visitors: 1,174

Volunteer hours: 1,100 hours at a value of $22,000

Historic quarterly: mailed out Teit Times Vol. 1 to members

Tours: these continue to be busy and well-received. We had the Xplore Sportz group visit on two occasions. A bus tour with 50 peo-ple stopped for a visit

and tour. Many visitors request guided tours.

Outreach: hosted an artist as part of the chamber and art council-sponsored Art Walk. Attended the volunteer apprecia-

tion night. Conducted our first ever children’s summer program. This was well attended and enjoyed by the students and their parents. B.C. Visitor Centre contin-ued to display some of our historical photos.

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When we go to a place such as a football or baseball game where there are a lot of people, we have tickets that allow us to attend. Then, at the door, some-body checks us over to make sure that we are not carrying anything that could be harmful to anyone else before we are allowed to enter the stadium. This is the same kind of action God is taking before Jesus comes. He is doing this to make sure that Heaven will always be a beautiful, safe place.

The prophet, Daniel, saw God on the throne in Heaven. Before Him was the book of records, and millions of beings in attendance.

What are these records? They include all the “research” on everyone that has ever lived on earth. The records show where and when each one came from, and what chance in life they had. Did they know of Jesus? Did they have a chance to know of Jesus? When they heard of Jesus, what choice did they make? You see, everyone is given a chance to choose.

The beings that were before the throne will see that God, in His love, gives

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We have one book, the Bible, the Word of God and yet we have many different interpretations about it. Where do these ideas come from? It is our own ideas on what the Word says? Do we make it say what we want it to say to suit ourselves?

This is what the judgement is about. What do we follow? Someone’s thinking instead of “...thus says the Lord.”

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Expecting mothers in Merritt will now have access to a program aimed at providing them with support, informa-tion and resources dur-ing their pregnancies.

Interior Health Authority began offering Healthy from the Start throughout its com-munities on Oct. 15. The program, formerly known as the Prenatal Registry, is a new online and telephone-based program that connects pregnant women with local services, informa-tion and resources in their communities, stated an Interior Health press release.

When they call 1-855-868-7710 or visit the program’s site

on interiorhealth.ca, women are put in con-tact with a public health nurse.

Public health nurses make any necessary referrals to local nurses, complete a prenatal health screening and offer expecting moth-ers access to whichever supports or information they are in need of, said Interior Health’s Nadine Johnson, who’s with the organization’s commu-nity integration health services branch.

“We actually have a resource directory for all of IH at our fingertips,” Johnson said.

Some of the resourc-es and information available to women con-cern accessing prenatal care, when to seek medi-cal care, breastfeeding, parenting, mental health

and relationships.The program was

started in six pilot sites around Merritt last year. Johnson told the Herald that in the first six months of operation, just under 200 women across the six sites par-ticipated in the program and currently, Healthy from the Start has over 600 participants.

Johnson said some of the common requests from people in the pilot sites were how to access a physician or a midwife, where to find information on prenatal health or classes and information on breast-feeding. Some women also had concerns about prenatal anxiety or depression and lifestyle issues as well, Johnson said.

“We have a lot of

positive feedback from the women who were in the pilot sites,” Johnson said.

Johnson also said it’s important for all preg-nant women to be aware of the services available to them and have access to those services.

She said she thinks the program is an opportunity for greater access to and awareness of supports for pregnant women.

Some prenatal women in the pilot sites were unaware of what was available to them in their local communities, Johnson said.

Interior Health decided to start offering the program because of the positive feedback they received from both physicians and women accessing the services,

Johnson said.She also said they

will continue to evaluate the program and discuss its positives and nega-tives with participants.

The Healthy from the Start program is available from Monday to Friday between 8:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Anyone with ques-tions regarding the program can contact Johnson directly at (250) 868-7871 or by calling 1-855-868-7710 toll-free.

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Weekend power outage caused by damaged power lineA damaged power

line along Nicola Avenue near the Super Save gas station kept fire crews busy on Saturday night as they monitored the line and did traffic control for about four hours.

The pole was knocked down by a logging truck and the driver was quickly apprehended by police, RCMP Staff Sgt. Sheila White said.

A 56-year-old local man was respon-sible for the damage and told police he was unaware he had knocked over the pole, White said.

Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson said firefighters were dis-patched to the scene at 7:15 p.m. They closed off the road and moni-tored the line until about 11 p.m., when BC Hydro responded

and de-energized the line.

No charges are like-ly to be made against the man but the file remains under investi-gation, White said.

In total, 15 firefight-ers in three vehicles responded to the call.

Tomkinson said the concern was the ground could have been charged around the damaged electrical pole.

“There were actu-ally no [power] lines on the ground with the damage to the pole, we couldn’t determine if it was safe or not until Hydro made it safe,” Tomkinson said.

Tomkinson also said because the truck struck a major power line, BC Hydro needed to isolate the electric-ity to ensure residents were not without power for very long.


A CBC Radio interview popped up on my Face-book news feed a few times in the last week, and it’s getting plenty of attention for its irate subject.

The public radio show segment from This is That, hosted by Peter Oldring and Pat Kelly, contains an awkward — to put it lightly — interview between Oldring and a senior Cana-dian Border Services agent.

The interview is about the agents being federally mandated to take public relations courses to address

their sometimes abrupt atti-tudes toward travellers.

Things get really awk-ward around the minute mark of the five-minute interview when Oldring interrupts the agent, who’s talking about border secu-rity for travellers on land or air, with the comment, “Or by sea.”

It’s the beginning of the end of any semblance of goodwill from the agent as he begins to grill Oldring, and the interviewee, who’s on the show to address border agents’ abruptness, becomes the interrogator.

The interviewer gets totally shaken during the interrogation and positively crumbles under the agent’s repeated demand that he answer if he thinks the “demeanour of our border guards needs to be soft-ened.”

If you’re thinking this turn of events is ironic, congratulations: you’re

right.It’s a satirical news

show, and irony is kind of the point — although that seems to have been lost on a handful of people sharing the clip online and com-menting on it.

Its hosts are comedians.The “100 per cent

improvised, satirical send-up of public radio” is a self-described “current affairs program that doesn’t just talk about the issues, it fab-ricates them.”

Clicking around the program’s site, you’ll find headlines such as “Hospi-tal in Kelowna serves best food in the city” and “CBC News commenter wins argument, all other online commenters concede defeat.”

Though the show’s headlines are not as politi-cally incorrect or as boldly absurd as some of those on U.S.-based news spoof site and paper The Onion —

which inspired a blog called “Literally Unbelievable” that’s dedicated to sharing people’s incredulous Face-book reactions to articles they believe are real news — the show’s content still points out the absurdity of many aspects of a uniquely Canadian life.

For instance, that the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Com-mission could mandate high school students to rep-resent “Canadian content” on 70 per cent of their clothing during the school week by wearing T-shirts with moose and geese on them points out the absurd idea driving the CRTC at all: that a group can force people to exhibit national pride when it could hinder their other priorities.

Good satire presents a point of view that toes the arbitrary boundary between what’s accept-able fringe and what’s

flat-out ridiculous. Good satire doesn’t just make a mockery of a situation, it makes a commentary on a situation that’s meaningful because with a stretch, it’s within reach.

I can easily recall an instance when I had to deal with a very grumpy and rude border agent at a crossing in Manitoba, and maybe some of you read-ing this can relate. But, as this satire points out, it’s neither here nor there for border agents to be the face of Canada’s public relations. It’s their job to try to make sure you’re adhering to the laws of the country when you enter it, not to make friends or even friendly small talk with everybody entering it. Even though a tough attitude and lots of rapid-fire ques-tions are not always pleas-ant to deal with, they are a reflection of the tough job border agents do.

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B.C. oil spill study misinterpreted

VICTORIA – The release of the B.C. government’s detailed study into oil spill response capability off the West Coast created the usual brief wave of media shock and horror.

This just in! If crude oil spilled in the Dixon Entrance, the storm-tossed sea lane north of Haida Gwaii, the combined resources of Canadian and U.S. containment and collection response could only recover an esti-mated four per cent of it. And that’s in the summer! The winter recovery rate would be more like three per cent.

Talk radio and website headlines set the narrative in minutes. How could anyone even consider running oil tankers through that pristine B.C. coastal area? It’s crazy!

Here’s the big fact clearly stated in the study by U.S.-based Nuka Research and Planning Group, and ignored by most of the media and public. There are hundreds of tankers filled with crude oil sailing through these stormy seas every year. It’s been going on since Alaska North Slope crude was developed in the 1970s.

Six of the seven oil spill simula-tions run by Nuka are based on Alaska crude, because that’s over-whelmingly what has been shipped along B.C.’s North Coast for 40 years. This lack of crude oil spill response capability has existed the entire time, without a whisper of protest or media attention, even after the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster near the oil’s point of origin.

The current narrative, hammered home by U.S.-controlled environmen-tal groups and their aboriginal part-ners in the “Great Bear Rainforest,” is that only Canadian oil is a threat.

How much Alaska crude is shipped down the B.C. coast?

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According to Nuka’s analy-sis, it’s currently about 38 million cubic metres each year. That’s enough to fill B.C. Place stadium to the roof – 15 times.

The Sierra-Greenpeace-ForestEthics-Dogwood gang, a sort of billionaire-bankrolled green Team America, has worked hard to promote the falsehood that “tar sands” oil is vastly worse than that nice fair-trade Alaska stuff. Their

claims about acidity and abrasiveness of diluted bitumen didn’t hold up, and it’s still hotly contested whether the heavy oil in diluted bitumen would float, emulsify or sink in actual sea conditions.

When the federal gov-ernment announced a study to determine what spilled bitumen would do in North Coast waters, that too was attacked by the Green Party as a secret scheme to prop up Enbridge’s pipeline proposal. So it’s a scandal

when you don’t know the answers, and it’s a scandal when you try to find them.

Another question that gets little attention is whether it’s better for spilled oil to sink rather than wash up on beaches.

Crude oil is, if you’ll pardon the expression, organic. Spills produce a huge spike in oil-eating bacteria that leads to an increase in fish populations at a certain stage. This was documented in a 1994 book called Degrees of Disaster,

written by an expert who stayed on in Valdez for four years, long after the TV cameras and grandstanding politicians went home.

Victoria-based Dogwood seized on a 2012 Nuka study done for the Haisla Nation at Kitimat, which found that in ocean condi-tions that are present more than half of the time, there would be no immediate way to respond to a spill at sea.

Dogwood’s “no tankers campaign director” hinted

that this information was intentionally left out of the B.C. government study, and the media ate it up.

No tankers? Better check again.

Dogwood’s mission is clearly not to protect the B.C. coast from oil spills. If it were, they would be protesting the ongoing risk from Alaska tankers.

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

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Tanker traffi c nothing new on B.C. coast

Dear Editor,

A senior pensioner puts on sea-sonal garden displays throughout the year for all the neighbours to enjoy. Living on flood plain, she is unable to dig to make a garden. Every mini-garden is created by hand with bags of soil, container-

ized plants, assorted figurines and solar lights — a truly awesome dis-play. This senior does not have the pleasure of being able to view this display herself from her own house.

Near the end of September, a person or persons entered her property at night and stole several flowering plants and a dozen fancy

star-shaped solar lights, leaving this garden display in almost total dark-ness. She mentioned these thefts to a friend called Sue as she was heartbroken. Sue arranged to come over for a coffee visit the following week.

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with each person leaving a replace-ment solar, and children leaving mini-solars. The gardens have now been restored for all of us to enjoy.

Thank you to Sue and her friends for such an act of kindness. A.M.R. (a neighbour)Merritt

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Dear Editor,

I am sending this in reply to the Lloyd Charney letter that was printed in the Merritt Herald on Oct. 22 and several emails I have seen from people having a similar opinion to Mr. Charney.

First of all, there is no applica-tion for the construction of an asphalt plant next to the Tolko mill.

There is, however, application for rezoning and subdivision, of that site from future development to M2, which is the zoning needed for the location of such a plant.

The most important informa-tion that is needed for your read-ers is being missed out, either on purpose or just from lack of knowl-edge by those with concerns.

Peter’s Bros. is the company in question wanting to build an asphalt site in Merritt. What is missed is the site across Midday Valley Road from the site in ques-

tion is already zoned M2. The size of that property is approximately 2.5 acres, which is big enough for their needs.

They are already allowed to install their plant as the council voted to make that site M2 zoning when it was brought into the city just a few months ago.

Under the City of Merritt

bylaws, an asphalt plant is allowed with that zoning. The city is not really in the position to not allow the plant to be built as it is already allowed by its existing laws.

It is my understanding that, much like their present site at the old Mojo cement site on the Shulus reserve, the plant would be outside. The plant, if Peter’s Bros. so want-ed, could be up and running with the zoning that is in place.

The site they are asking to move to just offers them more storage area of aggregate materials for their product and more operating room for their equipment. I have also been told that the actual plant size will be the same no matter which site is used.

So, this is not a vote on if a plant can be built because it can be built already. It is just a vote on location from one side of the road to the other.

I also have to question the con-cerns about extra traffic on the

truck route. It does not matter what company comes to this or any of the sites in the area in question. This is Merritt’s “industrial area” as set aside by the city itself in its Official Community Plan.

It was passed by council and it’s not likely to change. It took a great deal of time, effort and money to get it done. If there were concerns, they should have been dealt with then.

I was not even going to discuss the argument on air quality as it’s to the point of being ridiculous.

There is so much bogus infor-mation circulating in this city trying to scare the population of Merritt. The B.C. government controls the laws on air quality and in this day and age, do you really think the readers should believe what some of you are saying and writing?

Doug BeechMerritt

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‘‘‘This is not a vote on if a plant can be built because it can be built already. It is just a vote on location from one side of the road to the other.’

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The Coldwater Ranch is a handicap-accessible resort facility operated by the Abilitas Foundation. The resort is designed to provide a place for people of all ages who live with dis-abilities and their families to go to for rest, rehabili-tation and recovery.

Abilitas Foundation manager Rachel Dekker, told the Herald only the top floor has been com-pleted so far. The next step is to complete the unfinished basement.

Once completed, Dekker said the building will be able to host four families or 36 people at a time. The top floor alone can host two families or 16 people.

This type of facil-ity is the first of its kind in British Columbia, Dekker said.

The ranch is owned by Abilitas Foundation founding member John Glazma. Glazma said he originally envisioned building a cabin for peo-ple living with disabilities, but the project expanded to a much larger facility.

Glazma said he and his wife were trustees to a disabled person and wanted to use a portion of the Coldwater prop-erty to give back, first thinking to start a camp for high-risk youth.

“As things transpired, we became more and more aware that there was a real demand for physically challenged people,” Glazma said.

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The facility is designed to bring families who have a member living with a disability together, Schouten said.

“It’s about providing accessibility, providing equipment that’s neces-sary, creating a space for positive memories and bringing families together so that they can offer one another hope,” Schouten said.

Schouten knows first-hand what it is like to have a family member with a disability. She had a daughter who was con-fined to a wheelchair due to a degenerative brain disorder. Schouten’s daughter passed away when she was 23.

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clearly remember being in touch with the two families that mentored me. That’s a big piece of it, even meeting a family who’s walking just a bit ahead of you gives you that hope,” Schouten said.

Dekker said for people with disabilities, it is free to stay at the facil-ity, minus a cleaning fee of about $40 or $50 over the course of their stay.

Abilitas will also be renting out the facility to corporate groups for $500 per night in order to pay maintenance and operation costs, which will allow them to keeps visits free of charge for people with disabilities.

Glazma said they will also be hosting the group Wounded Warriors at the respite facility, an organi-zation for wounded war veterans.

Dekker said about 80 per cent of the time, the

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Glazma said the facil-ity is built to be sustain-able as visitors will bring their own caregivers, bedding and food, leav-ing just cleaning and maintenance costs for the Abilitas charity.

Schouten said Abilitas accommodates people with both physical and mental disabilities such as autism.

Abilitas is a registered charity, that was formed in order to create the respite facility, Dekker said.

“This is our main purpose for existing, to build this facility,” she said.

The top floor cost over $1 million to build, and Dekker estimates

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Dekker said the money to build the facil-ity was raised through donations and fundrais-ers.

“We’re happy that we can actually start hosting families here,” Dekker said. “It’s been five years in the making and it’s turned out to be quite amazing, and we’re excited to continue to raise the funds to move forward and finish the rest of it so that we can host even more families. There’s a huge need for it and the more people we can help with this place, the better.”

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School District 58 has

exceeded its enrolment

projections for the current

school year.

At the first school board

meeting of the year on Sept.

18, superintendent Bob

Peacock said the district

has 1,142 students at the

elementary level — 43 stu-

dents above its projection of

1,099.At the high school level,

SD58 projected 809 stu-

dents, which it surpassed by

eight students.

Enrolment in distance

education programs, for

students who take courses by

correspondence or outside

of a traditional classroom

setting, sits at 100 students

— well above the projected

65. However, in the alternate

program, the district’s enrol-

ment fell from a projected 82

students this year to 62.

“We tend to pick up more

students from now until the

end of September, mainly

because those students take a

while to get back to school,”

Peacock told the school

board.Peacock told the Herald

Merritt Secondary School

has about 635 of Merritt’s

1,584 students. In Princeton,

the district met its projection

of 437 students, Peacock

said. Peacock said the higher

number of enrolled students

won’t translate into more

money for the school district

because any extra funding

for more students would take

away from the district’s fund-

ing protection.

He added it’s always good

to have more students in the

system.

Learning improvement

fundsThe school board also

heard the process for distrib-

uting the district’s $311,007

in learning improvement

funds, which is annual fund-

ing from the Ministry of

Education.

School principals submit

spending proposals to the

superintendent who drafts a

spending plan, consults with

local unions, and then pres-

ents the plan to the school

board. Peacock said $39,936 is

expected to go to certified

educational assistants (CEAs)

and the remaining $271,071

will be allocated to schools.

Peacock said tentatively

$162,560 will be added for

extra teaching staff, $19,500

will be added to fund teach-

er release time and $73,620

will be used for extra class-

room support such as CEAs

for kindergarten and Grade

1 classes.

The remaining funds will

be retained for next semes-

ter, Peacock said.

“In the second semester,

we’ll look at the configura-

tions that have taken place to

see where support is needed

for the remaining dollars,”

Peacock told the Herald.

By Michael Potestio

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School district enrolment above projections

ACADEMIC ACCOLADES

Awards recipients, presenters and

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Institute of Technology year-end awards for

2012-13 on Saturday. About $45,000 in

scholarships, community-sponsored awards

and in-house NVIT awards were given

to NVIT students at the Merritt campus.

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RCMP seek info in mail theftLogan Lake RCMP

are seeking information after two mail thefts at mailboxes in the area.

Three or four mail-boxes were broken into on Highway 97C between Merritt and Logan Lake in the first incident. Three of the mailboxes were number seven, leading police to suspect it’s a targeted incident.

In the second inci-dent, an entire tower was stolen at the inter-section of Lac Le Jeune Road and Meadow Creek Road.

The incidents occurred between Oct. 7 and 10.

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Student enrolment in School District 58 is down just 9.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) students from last year, one of the lowest declines in student enrolment the district has seen in 10 years.

SD58 was also above its pro-jected enrolment total of 2,055 students (including distance and alternate program students) by 74 with 2,129.2, SD58 Secre-tary-Treasurer Kevin Black told the Herald.

Last year’s number of stu-dents at the start of September was 2,138.8, Black said.

Black said the numbers would be higher if they were based purely on head count instead of FTE. Students enrolled in Grade 8 and up have their enrolment based on the number of courses they’re in, meaning a student who doesn’t have a full course load wouldn’t count as one student, which is why FTE numbers include frac-tions.

Black said a single course represents 1/8 of the full-time course load, so a student enrolled in one course would count as 0.125 in the FTE count.

Black said student enrolment has been decreasing in SD58 for the past decade, estimating a loss of about 1,000 students in that time span.

In 2000-2001, SD58 had 3,100 students compared to the 2,130 they have enrolled this year. Black also said that SD58 had an enrolment decrease of about 175 student from 2011-12 to 2012-13. The year before that, the school district had a decrease of 140 students. Between 2009-10 and 2010-11,

there was no change. The dis-trict saw a decrease of 65 stu-dents between the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years.

“Having the enrolment remain steady is a good thing for the district because it means there are potentially positive signs we’re going the other way, and we’ve been steadily declin-ing,” Black said.

He said when doing projec-tions for enrolment, the school district typically swaps the num-ber of Grade 12 students leaving with the estimated number of incoming kindergarten students.

In Merritt, Central Elemen-tary has the highest enrolment among elementary schools with 267 students. Diamond Vale comes next with 182, followed by Bench Elementary with 170 students, Nicola-Canford with 160 and Collettville Elementary with 146 students.

Diamond Vale Elemen-tary had the largest decrease amongst Merritt’s elementary schools with 18 fewer students than last year and Central Ele-mentary had the largest increase with 19.

Merritt’s only high school, Merritt Secondary School, has an enrolment of 625.3, which dropped by 30.53 students from last year’s enrolment of 655.87 in September.

Black said it’s good to see that this year’s decline is small compared to student enrol-ment declines in previous years, especially given that SD58 is in funding protection.

With funding protection, the school district is only funded 98.5 per cent of the dollars from the previous year so with con-tinually declining enrolment, the school district loses 1.5 per cent of their funding protection each

year, Black said. Over the past couple of

years, the district has lost about $350,000 per year in their oper-ating budget, Black said.

SD58 received $2.26 million in 2012-13 in funding protec-tion and their overall budget was $24,049,000 – the amount it cannot receive less than 98.5 percent of.

For the 2013-14 school year, the funding protection is pro-jected to be about $2 million because the district has more students than projected.

Black said each student brings in $6,900 in support from the provincial government, which is why funding protec-tion has been important to the district when enrolment has declined.

SD58 pilots student trustees

Four high school students in School District 58 are getting a chance to be the voice of their peers on the school board.

The student trustees — two from Merritt Secondary School and two from Princeton Sec-ondary School — cannot bring motions forward and are non-voting members, but they are allowed to submit ideas and add agenda items as well as partici-pate in discussions and debate, Black said.

“The goal is that they’ll bring forward the student voice, and let us know if we’re missing any-thing and inform the board of the student voice,” Black said.

Emily Maloney and Mack-enzie Finch will be the Merritt-based representatives in the one-year pilot project.

The school board alternates its monthly meetings between Merritt and Princeton.


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(perhaps along with other family members or a trust). You would be a shareholder of the corporation and also be paid a salary as an employee of the corpo-ration.

Any amounts not paid as salary would accrue within the cor-poration, gradually increasing the value of your shares, and can be paid out to you (or other shareholders) as dividends as they are required.

From a tax per-spective, this can be advantageous – but only to the extent that you leave a portion of the earnings within the corporation (where they will be taxed at the lower small busi-ness corporate rate) and defer the personal level of taxation.

There is the oppor-tunity for ‘enhanced’ income-splitting. Unlike an unincorporated business where income-splitting is limited to the payment of a ‘reasonable’ salary for

services provided by your spouse or adult child, a professional corporation allows you to pay dividends to any shareholder without a reasonableness test – so you can split as much income as you wish with a spouse or adult child when paid as a dividend.

There may be increased liability pro-tection from business contracts such as your office lease and suppli-ers.

You may be able to pay off debt or pay insurance premiums with partially-taxed cor-porate dollars instead of fully-taxed personal dollars.

You may choose to create an individual pension plan (IPP) instead of making RRSP contributions to investments held within an RRSP which may allow you to make larg-er contributions than permitted in an RRSP, possibly with the added benefit of creditor pro-tection.

If you decide to sell your practice or retire, it may be possible to shelter $750,000 (proposed to increase to $800,000 effective Jan. 1, 2014) of capital gains from tax on the sale of shares by using the lifetime capital gains exemption. A shareholding spouse or adult child may also take advantage of this exemption.

ConsIt costs to incorpo-

rate your business and, in addition to the initial setup and legal costs, there will be ongoing requirements for annual tax returns and corpo-rate resolutions.

There is zero added protection from per-sonal liability for pro-fessional negligence claims.

Share ownership is usually restricted to you and your immediate family members. At the time of a share sale, a non-professional cor-poration may remove investment assets

tax-free, via an inter-corporate dividend to a holding corporation, but this option is usually not available to a pro-fessional corporation.

If you think profes-sional incorporation might be right for you, talk to your professional advisor – and to your legal and tax advisor – before you incorporate.

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

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FAITH

Caught in life’s wilderness

As I had the oppor-tunity to examine my life over this Thanksgiving season, especially reasons to give praises to God for, I discovered that my passion for God is not all that exuberant.

I was not thinking of spiritual activities or busyness or rat-race reli-gion, of how many min-istries I am involved in.

Busyness, as Lazarus’ sister Martha found out in the gospel of John, is absolutely nothing to God. I was rather think-ing about my passion for God.

Author Sinclair Ferguson spoke to this very issue in his book A Heart for God.

“What do you and I boast about? What subject of conversation

most arouses us and fills our heart? Do we con-sider knowing God to be the greatest treasure in the world and by far our greatest privilege? If not, we are but spiritual

pygmies in the world of the spirits – we have sold our Christian birthright for a mess of pottage and our true experience could be superficial, inadequate and tragically out of

focus.”That’s precisely the

reason we as Christians don’t have the ‘success’ we are supposed to have.

NARAYAN MITRAYou Gotta HaveFAITH

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We don’t have the peace of God that passes beyond all com-prehension. It’s so very easy for us to fall into the trap of ritualistic religion, into dead orthodoxy.

We go to church because it’s Sunday, not because we desire and passionately want to worship God.

Until we as a church, until we as individuals, learn to cultivate our passion for God, culti-vate our thirst for God, we would never experi-ence the perfect peace of God that comes from a heart that’s full of God.

The Bible is pretty clear when it says: “Be anxious about noth-ing…” (Phil.4:6,7) – not just about a marriage that’s not doing well, or about the mortgage pay-ment. We are not to be anxious for nothing.

Why do we worry, why do we strive, con-nive, and fight for our own way? Why do the tiny, little details of life consume our energies?

It’s because we do not have a passion for God, because we don’t long for God as the deer pants for the water-brooks in the evenings.

Thankfully, God has given us instructions how to develop our thirst for Him in the Word of God.

Our example, one of our models there is

King David. He had a problem

or two of his own, but David was also a man after God’s own heart.

Apart from Enoch, who walked with God and longed after God to the point that God took him home in a kind of mini-rapture, there is no other biblical character who longed for God like David did.

One of the songs that David wrote, Psalm 63, is not a song designed to give a drum-beat to busyness.

If we hunger for God, if He is far more than one-day-a-week escape for us, then we would understand Psalm 63 well.

But if God is sim-ply a part of that dry routine religion that we

practice once a week, then what we would read in the psalm would sound dry and dull and simplistic.

As we go through the song, let us remember everything a king would have to give up, being driven from his kingdom in the middle of the night.

I thought about the tremendous pain and agony he must have felt knowing his own son wanted desperately to kill him.

The situation was very unfair in that God made David the king. He did not desire it or ask for that position.

Now, he is fleeing for his very life in the wil-derness.

Here is a principle that we can put to good

use in similar circum-stances in life: It is in the wilderness that we find the greatest potential for the sweetest communion with God.

David’s soul is dry, barren, because of the physical circumstances he found himself in. But he longs for that much more intimate, deep communion with his heavenly Father.

No matter what our circumstances are, no matter where we are physically located, if we are children of the King, we can trust our Father all through life.

Some aspects of quenching our thirst and reviving our pas-sion for God from the great Psalm 63 that David taught me in Thanksgiving 2013 are:

focus on God; praise Him; meditate on Him; depend on Him; and trust Him.

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

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Break routine of religion with passion

GREEN THUMB

Brenda Dunstead grew her own hat decorations at her plot at the community garden to wear at the Seniors Garden Party last Friday at the Seniors Centre. The party was held as a celebration of the completion of the first year of operation at the community garden. Nicola Valley Community Garden Society director Kate Anderson told the Herald there will be 10 more garden boxes added to Merritt’s community garden next year for a total of 30.


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NEW RANCHER

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CORNER LOT

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REMARKABLE HOME

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IN LOWER NICOLA

Country living on 0.35 acre lot with creek. Home has 2 bedrms up, 1 down, galley kitchen, large living room. Basement has been renovated, new carpets, paint & HW tank. 24x28 shop.

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APPEALING YARD

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START OR RETIRE HERE

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EXECUTIVE BENCH HOME

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HUGE SHOP

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IN QUIET CUL DE SAC

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COZY RANCHER

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MOBILE WITH ADDITION

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CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

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#2081 $224,900

DESIRABLE AREA

This rancher features 3 bedrms, private yard with garden, 2 car garage & room for RV parking. Includes appliances & gas fi replace. Easy access and quality built home.

#1960 $177,000

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Side by side duplex with walking distance to amenities. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, 1 bath, kitchen & living rm plus fenced backyard. Adjacent duplexes also for sale.

#2096 $419,000

DESIGN & QUALITY

Spacious 3 bedrm home with 4 pce ensuite, bright kitchen, sunken living rm with vaulted ceiling & gas F/P, large sundeck & huge rec.rm in bsmt plus 1 bedrm inlaw suite.

#2121 $385,000

THREE LEVEL SPLIT

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

#2101 $99,500

SPENCES BRIDGE

3 bedrm, 2 bath double wide on its own 0.17 acre lot with fruit trees & garden area. Great retreat close to the famous Thompson River known for salmon & steelhead fi shing.

#2090 $71,900

NEWER MOBILE

Very nice 2 bedroom, 4 yr old mobile in Lower Nicola M H Park. Open design kitchen/living room. Hardi plank siding, 2x6 construction & large lot. Great for fi rst time buyers or retirees.

#2089 $65,000

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Great opportunity to own a one bedroom apartment in Merritt. Why rent when you can own. Very affordable unit. BONUS of $3,000 paid to Buyer upon completion! Includes appliances.

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#2093 $169,000

EXTRA LARGE LOT

An older 2 bedrm house in nice neighbourhood on extra large lot of 13,780 sq.ft. that may have subdivision potential. Lane access to well maintained huge backyard. 19x16 single cargarage.

#2120 $239,000

ADULT ORIENTED STRATA

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

#2102 $209,000

HALF DUPLEX

Beautifully renovated 3 bedrm, 2 storey, Half duplex with 1 bedrm inlaw suite. Updates include new fl ooring throughout, paint, moldings, interior doors, kitchen counters & 3 renovated baths.

#2111 $325,000

18,000 SQ.FT. LOT

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

#2113 $229,000

BENCH RANCHER

This 2 bedrm rancher on the Bench has 9353 sq.ft. lot with nice yard and mature trees. Pine kitchen cabinets, large bedrooms and a roomy living room with gas fi replace. Large deck in back.

#2098 $99,900

QUIET AREA

Nice corner lot on a quiet street with plenty of room to build a shop. This home is awaiting your ideas. Home is in need of some TLC and is priced accordingly.

#2091 $429,000

GORGEOUS VIEWS

Well fi nished ICF effi cient home with 4 bedroom, open fl oor plan with quality throughout. The unfi nished basement was designed to accommodate an inlaw suite. Has a Home Warranty.

#1905 $229,900

HAS WORKSHOP

4 bedroom home, recently renovated including new fl ooring & paint. Big family rm in fully fi nished bsmt. Private yard with RV parking, 30x18 shop/garage & lane access. Laundry on main.

Spacious Bavarian style home with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, large living room and kitchen. Home has newer high efficiency furnace, large rec. room with dry bar. Large backyard with detached shop. #2080 $234,900

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#2094 $449,000

Spotless 4 bedrm home with master & ensuite on the main, ground level entry, modern kitchen design, exquisite HW fl oors, spacious deck w/hot tub & full daylight bsmt. 50x30 quonset.

APPROX. 264 ACRES

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#1891 $429,000

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#1916 $474,900

Country living on 4.64 acres with beautiful 4 bedrm log home. Spacious loft master suite, newer kitchen & appliances, new electric furnace & heat pump, pellet stove. Great views

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#1992 $519,900

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

PRIVATE 160 ACRES

#2119 $849,900

Fantastic acreage just 15 mins. from Merritt by Aspen Grove. Has 1500 sq.ft. modular with large covered deck. Includes 2 shops, corrals with heated automatic watering for livestock & more.

KANE VALLEY

#2021 $599,000

Enjoy the peace & privacy from this 10 acre parcel that backs onto Crown Land. Beautiful log home with open concept, kitchen area overlooks gardens. Has several outbldgs. Great rec. area.

CLOSE TO TOWN

#2106 $399,900

Custom rancher on 2 acres with full bsmt & double garage. Great for horses with shelter. Immaculate home with maple cabinets, 5 appl., huge sunroom off dining rm & workshop in bsmt.

PRESTIGIOUS HOME

#1837 $749,900

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

PRIVATE RANCH

#1663 $575,000

In Savona, incredible 133 acres almost surrounds lake. Has 2 main cabins & 3 additional cabins, off the grid. Great area for all rec. activities- hiking, snowmobiling, fi shing, hunting & more

ON NICOLA LAKE

#1842 $998,000

Magnifi cent lakefront home with vaulted ceilings, 5 bedrms, 4.5 baths, 2 large sundecks overlooking the lake, fully fi nished basement, low E windows & UG boathouse.

AT NICOLA LAKE

#1918 $190,000

Spectacular 1 acre view lot at Nicola Lake, just 15 minutes from Merritt. Fantastic property to build your home and overlook the lake. Only short walk to the waters edge.

WATERFRONT ACREAGE

#2025 $359,900

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

ON WALLOPER LAKE

#1762 $149,000

Great lakefront recreational cabin on ½ acre lot. 15 year government lease with approx. 5 years remaining. Just 35 mins from Kamloops. Easy access. Call for more details.

103 ACRES

#1890 $549,000

Approx. 103 acres overlooking Nicola River. Double wide, 4 bedrm, 2 bath home with partially fi nished bsmt. Numerous outbldgs, hay storage, tack shed. Fenced property.

19.77 ACRES

#2092 $159,000

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

INDUSTRIAL ACREAGE

#1999 $389,000

Light industrial 3.34 acres in town, has fenced portion, water & sewer close to line. Great opportunity to start your business here.

20 ACRES

#1713 $2,000,000

Great development property, for sale or lease, with utilities at lot line. Golf course and resort planned just up Midday Valley Road. Two parcels, two titles but being sold together

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

#1913 $890,000

Immaculate 8000 sq.ft. precast tilt-up building on corner lot with excellent exposure. Easy access to truck route. Adjoining warehouse has bay door, loading deck offi ce & messanine space.

HUGE SHOP

#2056 $465,000

Zoned C-2, has 3164 sq.ft. building with 3 bays, parts room and comes with assorted tools & hoist. Has 3 separately titled lots of 18000 sq.ft. in total.

OPPORTUNITY

#1994 $570,000

Corner lot at very busy intersection. Has 6 commercial rentals plus living quarters above. 3 units are leased to long term tenants & 3 units are vacant. Lots of room for parking.

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#1922 $275,000

Nice country retreat on 1.99 acres just 15 minutes from Merritt with fl at levels & drilled well. Close to crown land. 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, huge rec.rm down, A/C & double garage. Nice views.

WATERFRONT LOT

#1953 $299,000

Just over 1 acre lot at Nicola Lake. Great fi shing, water sports & hiking. Gentle slope, easy access allows for a wide variety of house plans. Includes 4x32 ft roll-a-dock with deep water kit.

SOLDSOLDCOMMERCIAL BUILDING

#2019 $595,000

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

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6 ACRES

#1915 $189,000

Waterfront acreage for rec. property of build your home in the country. Mostly fl at with many building sites. Has shallow well, septic approval, hydro on land & driveway in. Easy access with crown land nearby.

12.63 ACRES

#2047 $209,000

12.63 acre lot with great access to Spius Creek. Several good building sites. Drilled well. Hydro to lot line. Located in Sunshine Valley on Cleasby Road.

BREATHTAKING VIEWS

#1866 $799,995

Exceptionally well built 5 bedrm home on 20 acres, with 4 baths & inlaw suite in fully fi n. bsmt. Large windows to enjoy the panoramic views. Reinforced foundation & external walls. 26x37 shop & garage.

12.16 ACRES

#2048 $219,000

1.216 acre treed lot waiting for you to develop it. Many building site and with great views plus shallow well in place. Hydro to lot line.

COMMERCIAL

#2054 $345,000

Great building of 1680 sq.ft., corner lot, high traffi c area. Previously used as showroom for car dealership. Zoned C-2. 2 separate titles.

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RIVERFRONT LOT

#2082 $109,900

Flat 0.91 acre parcel in the city fronting Nicola river. This lot offers unlimited possibilites to build your dream home. Services in Vicinity.

2 ACRES

1914 $139,000

Great rec. property is build your home in the country. Drilled well with 15 gpm, septic approval, power at lot line and driveway are all in. Nice views & close to crown land access

COUNTRY GETAWAY

#1961 $398,800

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

LAKEVIEW LOT

#2033 $249,900

This 1.122 acre lot has many features already in place. Water & septic are hooked up & driveway in. Hydro is ready to be hooked into building site. House plans also available.

HORSE LOVERS

#2095 $849,000

Lush 48.46 acres in Sunshine Valley, over 1 km bordering the Nicola River - watering rights. Quality home featuring spacious kitchen, 5 bedrms, 4 baths, in-law suite. 2nd farmhand residence, 55 acres organic hayfi elds, irrigation & farm equipment, hayshed, 4-stall barn w/ tack room & riding arena.

1 ACRE LOT

#2107 $112,500

Enjoy the great outdoors on this 1 acre lot on Iron Mountain, close to fi shing, hunting, cross country skiing & all outdoor activities. Only 10 mins. from Merritt. Perfect for a hobby farm.

Prices Starting at $129,000 + GST

Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have pre-approved building & septic sites. Some

lots have wells, but all have a gov’t required hydrology study to assure Buyers of ample domestic water. #1442.

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#2114 $399,000

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COMMERCIAL

#2055 $325,000

3 separate title lots. Was a former gas station. Good highway exposure. 1200 sq.ft. garage with 2 bays, fenced lot. Zoned C-2. Call for more details.

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Surprisingly, severe back pain isn’t usually a medical emergency. However, one of the most common reasons people go to the emer-gency room is severe back pain from a simple muscle strain and/or joint sprain. While pain-ful, these symptoms usu-ally don’t indicate soft tissue or other structural joint/ligament damage to the back. You should seek medical help immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms.

1. Progressive weak-ness in the legs or loss of bladder or bowel control. The sudden onset of bladder and/or bowel incontinence and/or progressive weakness in the lower extremities can be an indication of a relatively rare but serious condition called “Cauda equina syndrome.” Typi-cal symptoms include:

Altered sensation, or • severe or progressive weakness or numbness in the lower extremities — the legs and/or feet. Loss of sensation or • altered sensation in the “saddle” area (inner thighs/between the legs, buttocks, back of legs, sacral region). Loss of control of •

bladder or bowels (including retention or incontinence). Pain, numbness or • weakness in one or both legs that may cause difficulty walking. Cauda equina syn-

drome is caused by the compression of nerves in the low back, which can happen from a trauma to the spine, any spinal con-dition that may compress the nerves (such as a disc herniation, spinal steno-sis), or an infection. If left untreated, this syndrome can result in paralysis as well as continued loss of sensation in areas below the lower spine.

2. Unexplained loss of appetite, weight loss, pain, or neurological problems. Weight loss from increased exercise or changes in diet can be healthy and can help reduce back pain. How-ever, sudden weight loss and/or lack of appetite for no known reason can be indicative of a serious medical condition, such as cancer. Several symp-toms of a tumour in the spine include:

Pain in the neck or • back, followed by weakness or numbness of the arms or legs. As well, a change in nor-mal bowel or bladder activity. Back pain that does •

not diminish with rest, and pain that may be worse at night than during the day. Nausea, vomiting, • fever, chills or shakes in conjunction with back pain.3. Fever, some type

of increased pain, and other symptoms of infection. Fever typically indicates some form of infection. An infection of the spine can either occur quickly (within one or two weeks following fusion surgery) or develop over time (for example, in elderly persons or those with compromised immune systems). Spinal infections are rare, but can be quite dangerous if the infection moves into the spinal canal and causes an epidural abscess (a pus-filled cav-ity in the epidural space). Pressure from an abscess pressing on the nerve structures in the neck or back can result in para-plegia or quadriplegia.

4. Severe, unrelenting abdominal and lower back pain. The pain of an abdominal disorder can often extend to the back and be felt as acute, continuous low back pain. Acute lower back pain can be a symptom of an enlargement of the aorta (large artery) in the abdomen, called an abdominal aortic aneurysm. If the blood vessel ruptures or starts leaking blood, this could become a serious medical emergency. The primary symptoms of an abdomi-nal aortic aneurysm are severe, continuous abdominal and lower back pain. This is a life-threatening condition and requires immediate medical attention.

The above conditions are quite rare compared to the common causes of back pain, and most conditions that cause back pain do not require immediate medical care. Once your chiropractor

or doctor rules out these causes, conservative treat-ment should commence. The most frequently used and successful treat-ment for mechanical low back pain is chiropractic treatment. Once the problem is corrected and symptoms alleviated, you should discuss with your chiropractor lifestyle changes that could help prevent it from recurring.

When is back pain an emergency?

Eastern medicine explains hiatal herniaMany patients come to see me complain-

ing about abdominal pain, and I use palpa-tion to check their entire abdomen in order to make a diagnosis. Many cry out in pain or even scream when I press a specific point just below the sternum. And many have already received a doctor’s diagnosis of hiatal her-nia and are taking pills for this disease.

A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach bulges up through the esophageal hiatus – the opening in the diaphragm – into the chest cavity. It’s a very common condition and many people with a hiatal hernia don’t realize it because they have few symptoms. But a large hiatal hernia can cause food and stomach acid to back up into the esophagus (acid reflux), leading to heartburn, nausea, belching, and chest pain. In the worst cases, chronic hiatal hernia can injure the esophagus and even lead to severe esophageal stenosis or cancer.

Eastern medicine doesn’t categorize this

disease in the same way as Western medicine. Instead, it recognizes two conditions that overlap somewhat with hiatal hernia. One is “pain below the heart syndrome,” a specific type of upper abdominal pain, and the other is “Ye Ge,” a late and serious stage of dys-phagia (difficulty swallowing).

The causes of hiatal hernia symptoms are mostly considered to be of two kinds: dietary and emotional. Dietary causes are related to overeating, lying down after a large meal, eating rich, fatty foods, and excessive alcohol consumption. These can produce lots of phlegm and Qi stagnation, which turn to heat. This heat tends to come up and push the stomach upward. One emotional factor, stress, causes diaphragm weakness, which can allow the stomach to move upward and to release more stomach acid. Using the five ele-ments theory, the wood element can become excessive when patients repress anger. Anger causes them to tighten up and suck their breath upwards, leading to pressure on the stomach and causing a hernia.

Hiatal hernia is not regarded by Eastern medicine as merely a local phenomenon, but as one symptom of a unbalance of internal organ system leading to functional and/or structural deformation. For example, aging or sexual indulgence may consume yin-fluids and cause kidney yin deficiency and dry-ness in the esophagus and stomach. And many who have a hiatal hernia also have an inflamed ileocecal valve lower down in their digestive tract, causing gas to build up and creating pressure higher up in the digestive system. So, though it presents with appar-ently excessive symptoms, such as heartburn, heat rising to redden the face, vomiting, and belching with gas, it is also a condition of basic deficiency at the same time.

Acupuncture can treat both the root cause and symptoms of hiatal hernia, and herb formulas can also support the liver, clear out heat and inflammation from the gastrointesti-nal tract, promote healthy digestive function, and relieve emotional anxiety. This requires treatment once a week for two to six months.

By Dr. Colin GageNICOLA VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC

By Dr. Hong ChungNICOLA VALLEY ACUPUNCTURE


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If the first quarter of the 2013-14 BCHL campaign is any indica-tion of things to come, this could be one of the most exciting seasons of junior A hockey that fans have seen in a long time.

The Interior Division is off to a rollicking start with five of the six teams above .500, and just four points separating first through fifth in the standings.

The fourth-place Merritt Centennials are just three points back of the division-leading Penticton Vees, thanks to a stellar week of play that saw the Cents pick up two wins and a tie to earn five of a possible six points.

The Centennials got things rolling last Wednesday, defeating the first-place Vees 3-2 in Penticton. Shane Poulsen’s second goal of the night, at 3:52 of the second overtime period was the difference maker as the Cents battled back from an early two-goal deficit to secure the win against last season’s divi-sion champions. James Neil scored Merritt’s other goal against the Vees.

Neil, Poulsen and Deigo Cuglietta proved to be quite a force, as each member of the talented trio had a three-point night. Devin Kero picked up the win in net for the Cents, stopping 36 of 38 Penticton shots directed his way. Merritt went 2-for-5 on the pow-

erplay, while the Vees were 0-for-4 with the man-advantage.

Two nights later, the Centennials kicked off Parents’ Weekend in fine fashion with a hard-fought and thor-oughly-entertaining 5-5 tie against the visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks in front of 700-plus fans.

The Cents and ’Backs traded goals back and forth all night long, including four in a span of just under five minutes early in the third period. Scorers for Merritt were Sebastien Pare with a pair, Jeff Wight, Zach Hartley and Neil. Cuglietta and Dane Birks finished with two assists apiece.

Kero was in net again for the Centennials, and managed to turn aside 38 Salmon Arm shots, while Merritt peppered ’Backs’ starter Adam Clark with 40 pucks.

Each team managed one powerplay goal in 15 combined opportunities.

If the Cents’ win in Penticton was inspir-ing and the tie against Salmon Arm was enter-taining, then Sunday’s 5-4 victory over the last-place Trail Smoke Eaters can best be summed up in one word as ugly. Sometimes, teams have to win games that way, and the

Centennials can perhaps be forgiven for being a tad sloppy — what with all the distractions of having family in town, and the hugely-success-ful Ice Breaker social at the Civic Centre the evening before.

Against the winless-in-eight Smoke Eaters, the Centennials actually started out well, building a 2-0 lead in the first 27 minutes. But then they

fell back into some old, bad habits — letting Trail battle back and tie the game after 40 minutes.

Fortunately, the Cents came out on top in a run-and-gun third period, with Hartley’s second goal of the week-end proving to be the winner.

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FAMILY TIES The parents of Merritt Centennials players gathered at centre ice during the first intermission of Friday’s game for their very own team photo. Ian Webster/Herald

BCHL STANDINGS to Oct. 22

Team GP W L T OTL PTS

Penticton 15 10 3 1 1 22West Kelowna 15 10 4 0 1 21Vernon 17 9 5 1 2 21Merritt 17 9 7 1 0 19Salmon Arm 16 8 6 1 1 18Trail 17 4 11 1 1 10

INTERIOR DIVISION


Langley 16 9 5 1 1 20Coquitlam 15 8 5 0 2 18Prince George 17 8 7 1 1 18Surrey 16 7 8 1 0 15Chilliwack 13 2 8 1 2 7

MAINLAND DIVISION


Powell River 14 11 2 0 1 23Cowichan Valley 18 9 8 0 1 19Victoria 15 8 6 1 0 17Nanaimo 14 7 7 0 0 14Alberni Valley 17 1 13 2 1 5

ISLAND DIVISION

Birks, Wight and Cuglietta to join Pierce at WJAC selection camp


No fewer than three Merritt Centennials play-ers have been invited to the World Junior A Challenge selection camp for Team Canada West, scheduled for Oct. 26 – 30 in Calgary.

Defenceman Dane Birks, along with for-wards Jeff Wight and Diego Cuglietta are three of 66 players chosen to attend the camp from the five western Junior A leagues.

Twenty-two play-ers from the four-day selection camp will be picked to wear the Team Canada West red-and-white jersey at the 2013 World Junior A Challenge, slated for Nov. 4 – 10 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

“All three are certainly deserving of the selec-tion,” said Centennials head coach and GM

Luke Pierce, who will be part of the decision-mak-ing panel that chooses the final 22 players for Team Canada West. “They all have a realistic shot of making the team.”

The 66 players chosen to attend the TCW selec-tion camp are comprised of six goaltenders, 24 defencemen and 36 forwards. Twenty-seven of the players are from the BCHL, 23 from the Alberta Junior Hockey League, seven from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, six from the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and three from the Superior International Junior Hockey League.

At this year’s WJAC in Yarmouth, Team Canada West will play in Group B with the Czech Republic and Switzerland. Pool A will consist of Team Canada East, Russia and the United States.

BCHL’s Interior Division a real dogfi ghtFour points separate top five teams; Cents earn five of a possible six to stay in the hunt

ROOKIES ROAR The Merritt Centennials got great production from their first-year players on the weekend, including this beautiful tap-in goal from Rhett Willcox (above) on Sunday against the Trail Smoke Eaters. Like Willcox, defenceman Dylan Bowen got his first BCHL goal on Sunday, too, while fellow rookie Zach Hartley picked up his second and third goals of the season in games last week. Ian Webster/Herald

See ‘Cents on the road’ Page 20



The Merritt Secon-dary School’s senior girls volleyball team was nothing short of “fang-tastic” at the Desert Classic Invitational Volleyball tournament, as they swept away the host Osoyoos Rattlers twice and all their other opposition on the way to a first-place finish in the 10-team tournament on the weekend.

In pool play, the Lady Panthers defeated

Princeton (25-9, 25-10), Boundary Secondary from Midway (25-10, 25-16) and the Rattlers (25-9, 25-12) in straight sets.

In crossover action, Merritt Secon-dary knocked off Summerland 25-11, 25-12 before disposing of the Rattlers once more in the semi-finals, 25-13, 25-12.

The Panthers capped off their perfect week-end with their sixth successive straight-sets win, 25-17 and 25-15,

in the tournament final against Surrey’s Regent Christian Academy on Saturday afternoon.

“The girls played very well,” said MSS head coach Dwayne Suzuki. “One goal we had set for the tournament was to take advantage of free balls, and to finish rallies with kills. We accom-plished that. Our passing was excellent, which led to having more than one option on the attack.”

Suzuki went on to say, “Our coverage on the court in defence was also excellent, as was the girls’ transition

to offence. I’m really pleased that the girls played their own game and didn’t let their opponents back into any matches.”

Individual game stars for Merritt were Sabrina Samra for serving and Kaitlyn Suzuki for her passing. Fallon Fosbery, Karlie Sloan and Claire Burnham were all strong on the attack.

The Panther girls returned to league play in Kamloops this week. Their next tournament is on the Nov. 2 weekend at Fulton Secondary in Vernon.

SPORTS

Midget Rep

The Tracker Sportswear midget reps split their weekend pair of games.

Saturday, in exhibition play against Vernon, the midgets rebounded from a slow start on home ice to take a 4-3 lead, only to wind up losing 5-4. Merritt scorers were Adam McCormack, Tyler Edward, Jessie Cunningham and Bradley Colter.

Things weren’t as close on Sunday as the local midget reps shellacked Chase 13-3. Colter and Marcelo Bose netted four goals apiece, while Dakota Wudrich and Brayden Thormoset each added a pair and Nolan Prowal scored once. Sam Suzuki picked up the win in net.

Bantam Rep

Merritt’s Murray GM bantam reps defeated Salmon Arm 5-3 on the weekend in a game played in Sicamous. Scorers were Eric Lalonde (2), Sunil Sahota, Cameron St. Louis and Anthony Tulliani. Mack Stead was once again brilliant in net.

“It was definitely not our best perfor-mance to date,” said head coach Wayne

MacDonald, “but nonetheless, we came away with the two points and extended our winning streak to six games.”

The Murray GM team travels to Revelstoke this weekend for their first tour-nament of the season.

Atom Development

The Fountain Tire atoms played twice on the weekend. Saturday, goals by Breanna Ouellet, Chase Cooke and Divaan Sahota led the Merritt team to a 3-3 tie with North Okanagan in Enderby. On Sunday, Matthew Newman had a five-goal game in the atoms’ 12-2 win over the Kamloops peewee girls in an exhibition matchup. Other Merritt scorers were Max Graham (2), Ouellet, Cooke, Tryton Bose, Caleb Brackett and Sajjin Lali. Bryce Garcia and Carson Lang shared netminding duties in both games.

Junior Girls

The Joco Transport junior girls played a pair of games at home on the weekend.

On Saturday, seven different play-ers picked up at least one goal in an

8-1 victory over Lillooet. Scorers were Kierra Willey (2), Taylor Nicholls, Jorja Thormoset, Ivy Smith, Taylia McKeown, Kayla Gray and Tyra Gage.

Sunday, Gage had the hat Trick in Merritt’s 5-3 win over previously-undefeat-ed Kelowna. Other Merritt scorers were Willey and Nichols. Janelle Gage picked up both weekend wins in net.

Home Games This Weekend

Tournament action takes over the two local arenas this weekend as the Ramada Inn peewee reps host visiting teams from Chilliwack, Cloverdale, Kamloops, North Vancouver and 100 Mile House.

Action begans Friday at 4:30 p.m. and wraps up Sunday at 1:45 p.m. The local peewee squad plays its round robin games Friday at 4:30 p.m. against Chilliwack, Saturday at 10:45 a.m. versus 100 Mile and 3:15 p.m. against North Vancouver. All three games are at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

Playoff action begins on Sunday at 7 a.m. at both arenas, and concludes with the gold medal game at 1:45 p.m. in Merritt.

MINOR HOCKEY REPORT

HAT TRICK! Joco Transport junior girls’ team member Tyra Gage had a four-goal weekend, including a hat trick in Sunday’s 5-3 win over Kelowna. Ian Webster/Herald

Other Merritt marksmen were Scotty Patterson with two, Dylan Bowen and Rhett Willcox. For the latter two, both rookies, it was their first BCHL goals.

For the second game in a row, each team managed one powerplay goal. The Cents outshot the Smokies 43-37 in the wide-open game. Kero again picked up the win in the Merritt net.

Summing up the week, Centennials head coach and GM Luke Pierce said, “When you look at the week from the perspective of points earned, it was good. But I think there’s still

a lot there that we can improve. It makes you wonder just how well we could do.”

Up next for the Centennials are a set of four road games begin-ning in Prince George on Thursday. The team travels to Vernon on Saturday night, then heads to Salmon Arm for a Sunday matinee tilt with the Silverbacks. The run of away games wraps up on Friday, Nov. 1 with a date in Chilliwack against the struggling Chiefs. The Cents’ next home game is Saturday, Nov. 2 as the Chiefs invade the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena for the back half of the two teams’ home-and-home series.

Cents on the road for fourFrom Page 19

MSS senior girls display plenty of venom at Desert Classic Volleyball Invitational

PANTHERS REIGN SUPREME There was no stopping the Merritt Secondary School’s senior girls volleyball team, winners of the Desert Classic Invitational tournament in Osoyoos on the weekend. Team members (kneeling left to right) are Rebecca Walder, Jordie Chenier, Sabrina Samra, Kaitlyn Suzuki, Jaycee Chenier, Karlie Sloan, Claire Burnham, head coach Dwayne Suzuki, (in front) Jordanne Sulz and Fallon Fosbery. Photo courtesy of Cathy Sloan

‘V’ FOR VICTORY Talleah Dallavecchia was the winner of the women’s class at the Nicola Valley Dirt Riders’ Bar Bender Classic on Oct. 13. Ian Webster/Herald

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- 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851Nicola Naturalist SocietyThird Thursday - 7:00 p.m.NVIT. www.nicolanatural-ists.caNicola Valley Better BreathersThird Wednesdays 1 p.m.Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. 4-H ClubSecond Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.Central School - 250-378-5028N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894N.V. Dirt Riders Associa-tionLast Wednesday 7 p.m. Gar-den Sushi - Scott: 250-378-3502 www.nvdra.comN.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m.2145 Quilchena Ave.250-378-5925N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.)Third Wednesday 7 p.m.

2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House250-378-0349N.V. Quilters GuildFirst & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172N.V. Search & RescueSecond Monday 7 p.m. at the airport - 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift StoreFirst Tuesday - NVGH basement 250-378-9100N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536One Way Krew Youth GroupTuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911Pathfi ndersMondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Patricia Rebekah Lodge

Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers CadetsTuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775Royal Canadian Legion #96Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m. - Regular Mtg. Fourth Thursday 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631Royal PurpleFirst & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788Rotary Club of MerrittEvery Thursday - NoonBrambles Bakery Cafe.250-378-5535Rotary Club of Merritt - SunriseEvery Tuesday - 7 a.m.Brambles BakerySeniors’ Mixed CurlingMondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539Soup BowlTuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Anglican Church HallSparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410Teen CentreMondays & Fridays 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. 250-378-4878Toastmasters Club 3929Tuesdays 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library - 250-378-58552 4 UFirst & Third Tuesdays 2 p.m. at the HospiceSociety - Sue 250-378-2717or Bonnie 250-315-0179Valley Scrapbooking250-936-8298Valley Visual Artists General club informationFran McMurchy - 250-378-4230Vintage Car Club - MerrittSecond Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Ska-Lu-La WorkshopAl - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195

THURSDAY, October 24, 2013 • 21merrittherald.com

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY

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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.

FOOD BANK The Nicola Valley Winter Outerwear Program is now open for the month of October. Anyone needing extra cold weather clothing is encouraged to attend. Located at 2059 Garcia St. and open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Donations also accepted.

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE Weekly schedule is as follows:Monday: Crib & Whist 7 p.m.Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m.Wednesday: Carpet

Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m.Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m. (third week - shut-in lucheon)Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m.All seniors welcome.

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS: “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” on November 18, at 7:30 pm. NVIT Lecture Theatre, free parking, no food or drinks in theatre.

MERRITT ARMY CADETS Merritt Army cadets are looking for parent volunteers & officers. Our non-profit organization has been running

for 93 years. If you would like to help out, please contact Lynn Henville or Angele Grenier at 250-378-9485.

PATRICIA REBEKAH LODGE

Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch, raffle draw, craft tables, and bake sale. Drop by the Seniors Hall at 1675 Tutell Court.

KNITWITS Love to knit or crochet? Or are you a novice interested in learning more about knitting or crochet-ing in a friendly and welcoming setting? Come on down to Brambles Bakery

Thursday evenings. Bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.

ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE

Christmas Craft and Bake Sale at the Elks Hall. Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch available. To book a table, call Mollie 250-378-9788.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION #96 Darts at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays; Frosty Fridays at 5:00 p.m.; Meat Draw at 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

NEWBARK RESCUE Newbark Rescue & Rehoming Merritt Branch, are always

looking for foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, until they find a fur-ever home, please contact Margie at [email protected].

NV REMOTE CONTROL FLYERS

We are starting a new club in town for flying model aircraft. We fly at various locations around town. New members welcome. For more info, call Jack 250-378-4371.

EARN A CERTIFICATE IN BIBLE STUDY

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FREE - Just write to DISCOVERP.O. Box 550 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

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7 Day Weather Forecast for Merritt, BC - Thursday, Oct. 24 - Wednesday, Oct. 30 , 2013

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

Donations to the Hospice society enable us to continue our support role in the community and to help furnish the Hospice rooms at Gilles

House. A tax receipt will be provided upon request for donation of $20 or more.

Thank You!

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Hospice SocietyMerritt & District

MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPEL

Celebrate a memory

• Funeral Services• Cremation

•Burial•Monuments

Call 1-800-668-3379 or 250-378-2141to book an appointment

2113 Granite Avenue, Merritt, BC

Thank You On behalf of the Creighton / Lund

families we wish to thank all our friends and neighbours in the

communities of Merritt, Coquitlam and Chetwynd for the incredible

support we received on the loss of our son Michael Creighton.

Also to the local RCMP and Victim Services, Dana at the Grand Pub & Grill, Mar-King Vac Truck Services,

The Cruiser’s Car Club and the Vintage Car Club of Canada.

Ted & Marguerite Lund

Join a growing team of professional drivers! Ledcor is currently seeking experienced Class 1 Truck Drivers, based out of Merritt.

• Competitive trip rates on dedicated routes• Home on a daily basis

Requirements:• Class 1 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract • Minimum 2 years of professional driving experience • Experience with logging trucks required• Mountain and winter driving experience required

Apply online at www.ledcor.com/careers, or fax resume to 1-866-230-8599. Or call us at 1-855-556-1406.

LEDCOR RESOURCES & TRANSPORTATION

Ledcor Careers

Congratulations Kurtis MingayOn graduating from

Thompson Rivers University with your Bachelor of Social Work

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Announcements

Lost & FoundNew boys bike found off Cout-lee Ave. Call 250-378-4718 to identify

Travel

TravelCENTURY PLAZA HOTELBest Rates. 1.800.663.1818century-plaza.com

Employment

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

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• 4 Weeks Vacation• Excellent Benefi ts Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/

careers and then choosethe FastTRACK Application.

Education/Trade Schools

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Help Wanted

WantedPart-time

CHAMBERMAIDSApply in person to

3561 Voght St.No phone calls please

Employment

Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing re-quired. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

GENERAL LABOURERS

GUARANTEED Job PlacementLabourers, Tradesmen & Class 1 Drivers For Oil & Gas Industry.

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Part time receptionist for Fri-day afternoon and Saturdays Drop off resume at Nicola Val-ley Chiropractic. 2076 Granite Ave.

WANTED PROCESSING con-tractor for interior operation to start immediately. Call 1-604-819-3393.

Obituaries

Employment

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Queen India food 2 go is hiring 1 permanent, full time kitchen helper for its location 3683 De-wolf Way Merritt. Basic Eng-lish required, Experience an asset not required. Duties: Wash, peel, and cut vegeta-bles and fruits, Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, Sweep and mop fl oor etc. Salary: $10.30/Hourly, Room and Board provided. Apply at [email protected]

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Employment

Professional/Management

PROCESS Manager - rotation-al position in Kazakhstan. Re-sponsible for the departments personnel, systems manage-ment, safety, customer satis-faction and cost control within the department’s areas of re-sponsibility. This is an admin-istrative position but requires a frequent presence on the op-erations fl oor. Competitive pay ($400 per day and up), medi-cal, dental & tax credits. Send resume or contact [email protected]

SERVICE Manager - rotational position in Kazakhstan. Re-sponsible for service depart-ment personnel, fl eet manage-ment, safety, customer satisfaction and cost control within the service department’s areas of responsibility. This is an administrative position but requires a frequent presence in the service area. Competi-tive pay ($400 per day and up), medical, dental & tax credits. Send resume or con-tact [email protected]

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for community work - assessments, care coordination and wound care.

Flexible hours, competitive wage. Please apply by email to: [email protected] by fax : 1-250.545-9729

REQUIRES CASUAL RN in the Merritt area

CARPENTER / HANDYMAN

SNOW PLOW TRUCK DRIVERS.

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AD PROPERTY MAINTENANCEIS NOW HIRING

SHIPPING/INVENTORY CLERK

This position requires a self-motivated, analytical, team player who is able to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Excellent communication skills coupled with strong organizational, problem-solving and computer skills are crucial to the success of this position.

If this describes you, please forward your resume in confi dence to:

Aspen Planers Ltd. P.O. Box 160, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8

or by fax (250) 378-5319Attn: Mona Brigden or

email: [email protected] quoting Shipping/Inventory Clerk in subject box,

no later than Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013.

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants who express interest,however only those selected for

interview will be contacted.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEEFOR OUR

CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT(approx. 20 hours/week)

The award winning Merritt Herald is currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to help out in our circulation department.

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 Merritt Herald is looking for an Advertising Creative Consultant to work along side our award winning design team.

Hours of work: full time hours

Responsibilities:• Ad design using InDesign & Photoshop• Real Estate listings• Uploading information to the internet• Mockup of paper editions• Reception• Additonal duties as required

This individual must be able to endure pressure/deadline situations and yet keep a healthy sense of humour with their fellow employees.

The Merritt Herald publishes and distributes to over 8300 homes twice a week. If you feel you have what it takes to be a star among our stars we look forward to hearing from you.

To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to:Theresa Arnold, PublisherMerritt Herald2090 Granite Ave., P.O. Box 9 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8e-mail: [email protected]

Ad DesignerMerritt Herald

MERRITT HERALD

The Prince George Free Press has an immediate opening for a Circulation Manager

This is a full time position. The successful candidate will be a responsible,well-organized, self-starter with problem solving skills.

The Circulation Manager is responsible for ensuring the Prince George Free Press is delivered to homes and businesses every Friday. Duties include coordinating drivers and paper carriers, recruiting staff, and auditing performance.

The successful applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and be familiar with working on web-based applications.

Make a difference by joining the Free Press, Prince George’s community newspaper.

The benefits and opportunities of working for the leading newspaper in Prince George are why we attract and employ the best. If a rewarding challenge resonateswith you, contact us today.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of:

Shari Kidd, Office AdministratorPrince George Free Press1773 South Lyon StreetPrince George, BC V2N [email protected]

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Employment OpportunityOctober 22, 2013

Position: Assisted Living worker

Location: Thompson View Lodge located below Hospital in Ashcroft, B.C.Hours of Work: CasualWage: $17.31 per hourDuties:You will provide direct support to Residents in areas of personal care, medication, recreation, meal preparation, service and housekeeping. You will demonstrate a commitment to the social model of care, facilitate involvement of family members, participate in implementation of individual care plans and complete daily record keeping.

Qualifications: You must have Health Care Aide Certificate # or provincially recognized equivalent. You are physically able to perform the job duties. You are capable of maintaining good interpersonal relationships and have a genuine interest in working with the elderly.

Requirements:• Health Care Aide Certificate # or equivalent.• Standard First Aid Certificate (Currant)• Food Safe Certificate• Criminal Record Check to be done on employment.

Please send your resume to the attention of the Community ManagerEmail [email protected] or Mail to above address.

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NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY REGARDING“Central Park Improvements – Upgrades to the washrooms and construction of a lacrosse box City of Merritt Loan Authorization

Bylaw No. 2150, 2013”

Elector response forms may be obtained at the Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt or on the City’s website www.merritt.ca . Completed forms must be dropped off at the City Hall or delivered to the Deputy Corporate Of cer’s Of ce, City of Merritt, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8, by 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013.

Pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, the City of Merritt is proposing to seek the assent of the electors of the City of Merritt by an alternative approval process. This alternative approval process applies to the entire City of Merritt. The question before the electors is whether they are opposed to Merritt City Council adopting “Central Park Improvements – Upgrades to the washrooms and construction of a lacrosse box City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2150, 2013” (a bylaw to pay for upgrades to the washrooms and construct a lacrosse box at Central Park), without rst obtaining the assent of the electors by voting.

The proposed bylaw authorizes City Council to borrow for the stated purpose by way of debentures a sum not exceeding Six Hundred and Ninety-Eight Thousand Dollars ($698,000) repayable not later than twenty (20) years from the date of issue of such debentures.

The number of eligible electors in the City of Merritt is estimated to be 5,000. Council may proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 2150, 2013 unless, by the deadline set out below, at least 10% (500) of the estimated number of electors of the City of Merritt sign an alternative approval process elector response form indicating that Council may not proceed with adoption of the bylaw without rst receiving the assent of the electors by voting.

INSTRUCTIONS:• If you are opposed to the adoption of the bylaw without it rst receiving assent of the electors by voting, you may sign an alternative approval process elector response form.• If you are not opposed to the adoption of the bylaw, you need do nothing.• Alternative approval process elector response forms will be accepted only if they are in the form established by the Council of the City of Merritt. The forms are available at the Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt or on the City’s website www.merritt.ca . Alternative approval process elector response forms must be submitted to the Deputy Corporate Of cer, City of Merritt, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8. The deadline for submission of signed forms is on or before 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013.• Accurate copies of the elector response form may be made and used for signing.• A person may not sign an elector response form more than once.• A person who is not an elector of the City of Merritt must not sign the elector response form.• A person may not withdraw his or her name from an elector response form after 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013.• The name and residential address of the person signing must be included in this elector response form, and if applicable, also the address of the property in relation to which the person is entitled to register as a non-resident property elector.

To sign an alternative approval process elector response form you MUST meet the following criteria for either a Resident Elector OR a Non-resident (Property) Elector in the City of Merritt:

Resident Electors:• Must be eighteen years of age or older;• Must be a Canadian citizen;• Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six monthsimmediately before the day the response form is signed;• Must have been a resident of the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed; and• Must not be disquali ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disquali ed by law.

Non-Resident Electors:• Must NOT qualify as a Resident Elector of the City of Merritt;• Must be eighteen years of age or older;• Must be a Canadian citizen;• Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six monthsimmediately before the day the response form is signed;• Must have been the registered owner of real property in the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed;• Must not be disquali ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disquali ed by law;• If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may register as a non-resident property elector and only with the written consent of the majority of the owners; and

NOTE: A person must not sign any alternative approval process elector response form more than once and may not withdraw his or her name from the alternative approval process elector response form after the deadline for submission of the elector response forms has passed.

The Bylaw and related material is available for public inspection at the Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C., during normal business hours being 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday inclusive (except Statutory Holidays) from October 8, 2013. The materials can also be found on the City’s website www.merritt.ca.

The deadline for submitting a signed alternative approval process elector response form, opposing adoption of the bylaw without rst receiving the assent of the electors by voting, for the “Central Park Improvements – Upgrades to the washrooms and construction of a lacrosse box City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2150, 2013” is on or before 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013.

This is the fourth of four publications of this Notice. Dated this 24th day of October, 2013.

Carole FraserDeputy Corporate Of cer, City of Merritt

NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY REGARDING“2013 Asphalt Project City of Merritt Loan Authorization

Bylaw No. 2151, 2013”


Pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, the City of Merritt is proposing to seek the assent of the electors of the City of Merritt by an alternative approval process. This alternative approval process applies to the entire City of Merritt. The question before the electors is whether they are opposed to Merritt City Council adopting “2013 Asphalt Project City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2151, 2013” (a bylaw to pay for certain speci c roads’ rehabilitation and repaving), without rst obtaining the assent of the electors by voting.

The proposed bylaw authorizes City Council to borrow for the stated purpose by way of debentures a sum not exceeding Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) repayable not later than twenty (20) years from the date of issue of such debentures.




Resident Electors:• Must be eighteen years of age or older;• Must be a Canadian citizen;• Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day the response form is signed;• Must have been a resident of the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed; and• Must not be disquali ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disquali ed by law.

Non-Resident Electors:• Must NOT qualify as a Resident Elector of the City of Merritt;• Must be eighteen years of age or older;• Must be a Canadian citizen;• Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day the response form is signed;• Must have been the registered owner of real property in the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed;• Must not be disquali ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disquali ed by law;• If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may register as a non-resident property elector and only with the written consent of the majority of the owners; and



The deadline for submitting a signed alternative approval process elector response form, opposing adoption of the bylaw without rst receiving the assent of the electors by voting, for the “2013 Asphalt Project City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2151, 2013” is on or before 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013.

This is the second of four publications of this Notice.Dated this 24th day of October, 2013.


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Real Estate

Mobile Homes & Parks

RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Af-fordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Kere-meos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT2 units available, 1st oor unit ideal

for seniorsAvailable immediately

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

MONTHS RENTNewly renovated units“Clapperton Manor”

2775 Clapperton Ave.250-315-8340

NICOLA APARTMENTS

Clean one and two

bedroom. Starting at

$600/month.NO PETS

250-378-9880

SUMMIT APARTMENTSBrand new 2 bedroom apartments

References required.NO PETS,

NO SMOKING.250-280-7644

Misc for RentClean & quiet 2 bedrm ground level suite. Utilities incl. no laundry, no smoking. Damage deposit & references requir. $800/month. Phone 250-378-8363

Quiet Country living 26 km W. of Merritt, 2 bdrm mobile with addition, wood/oil heat, w/d, f/s, d/w hs intern. must be ca-pable of yard work, Ref. re-quired. appt to view. $800/mon. + util 250-378-5865

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NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY REGARDING“2013 Sidewalk Project City of Merritt Loan Authorization

Bylaw No. 2152, 2013”


Pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, the City of Merritt is proposing to seek the assent of the electors of the City of Merritt by an alternative approval process. This alternative approval process applies to the entire City of Merritt. The question before the electors is whether they are opposed to Merritt City Council adopting “2013 Sidewalk Project City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2152, 2013” (a bylaw to pay for installation of sidewalks, curb and gutter along Nicola Avenue from Blair to Menzies where sidewalks do not currently exist), without rst obtaining the assent of the electors by voting.





Resident Electors:• Must be eighteen years of age or older;• Must be a Canadian citizen;• Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six monthsimmediately before the day the response form is signed;• Must have been a resident of the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed; and• Must not be disquali ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disquali ed by law.

Non - Resident Electors:• Must NOT qualify as a Resident Elector of the City of Merritt;• Must be eighteen years of age or older;• Must be a Canadian citizen;• Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six monthsimmediately before the day the response form is signed;• Must have been the registered owner of real property in the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed;• Must not be disquali ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disquali ed by law;• If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may register as a non-resident property elector and only with the written consent of the majority of the owners; and



The deadline for submitting a signed alternative approval process elector response form, opposing adoption of the bylaw without rst receiving the assent of the electors by voting, for the “2013 Sidewalk Project City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2152, 2013” is on or before 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013.



NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY REGARDING“2013 Public Works Utility Building City of Merritt Loan Authorization

Bylaw No. 2153, 2013”


Pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, the City of Merritt is proposing to seek the assent of the electors of the City of Merritt by an alternative approval process. This alternative approval process applies to the entire City of Merritt. The question before the electors is whether they are opposed to Merritt City Council adopting “2013 Public Works Utility Building City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2153, 2013” (a bylaw to pay for the replacement of the old water works storage building), without rst obtaining the assent of the electors by voting.





Resident Electors:• Must be eighteen years of age or older;• Must be a Canadian citizen;• Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day the response form is signed;• Must have been a resident of the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed; and• Must not be disquali ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disquali ed by law.

Non - Resident Electors:• Must NOT qualify as a Resident Elector of the City of Merritt;• Must be eighteen years of age or older;• Must be a Canadian citizen;• Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day the response form is signed;• Must have been the registered owner of real property in the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed;• Must not be disquali ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disquali ed by law;• If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may register as a non-resident property elector and only with the written consent of the majority of the owners; and



The deadline for submitting a signed alternative approval process elector response form, opposing adoption of the bylaw without rst receiving the assent of the electors by voting, for the “2013 Public Works Utility Building City of Merritt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2153, 2013” is on or before 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013.



Rentals

Misc for Rent

MERRITT

1 bdrm Apt. $575 inc heat. Plus hydro.

2 bdrm Sandpiper Unit. $750 plus hydro.

2 bdrm Bsmt Suite. $800 including utilities.

1 bdrm Bsmt Suite. $650 plus hydro.

2 bdrm Suite. $700 plus hydro.

2 bdrm duplex. $700 plus utilities.




2 bdrm in Sixplex. $700 inc utilities..

(Lower Nicola)

3 bdrm townhouse. $750 plus utities.

3 bdrm house. $950 plus utilities.




3 bdrm house in Sunshine Valley. $1400 plus utilities.

3 bdrm furnished house on Acreage. Temporary. $1500 plus utilities.

1988 Quilchena Ave.

October 21, 2013

250-378-1996 Call for all of your Residential

or Commercial PropertyManagement needs!

MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICESProperty Manager:

Lynda Etchart

Homes for RentAvailable immediately, 2 bed-room mobile home, wash-er/dryer, fridge/stove, add-on laundry/mudroom, sundeck, fenced yard, close to town, schools & bus. $700./month. Ph:250-378-0887.

Avail. immed., 2 bdrm mobile home, Washer/Dryer, fridge/stove, mudroom, & util. included. Fenced yard, close to schools, bus & town. $950/mth. Ph: 250-378-0887.

Room & BoardRooms to rent and/or

room & board. $400/mon. for room. Room & board negotiable. Seniors pre-ferred. Contact Doug or Donna at 250-378-5688 or [email protected]. No alcohol or drugs.

Townhouses

GLENN WALKER TOWN HOMES

Available Nov. 1, 2013• 3 Bedrooms

• 1.5 Bathrooms• Appliances

• Carport Parking• Patio

•Close to Shops•Close to Schools

$900/month plus utilitiesPlease email for an

appointment: [email protected] phone 250-315-5216

Transportation

Auto Financing

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Guaranteed Approvals• Good Credit? • Bad Credit? • No Credit?

• Divorce? • Bankrupt?

IF YOU WORK,YOU DRIVE

Call Steve Today1.855.740.4112 • murraygmmerritt.com

Need a Vehicle? Call the

Full 110 Volt Solar Power SystemWalk around bed, large bathroom.

Selling due to health issues. No pro t, just want someone to take over amount owing.

Lots of extras - Must sell USED TWICE

Phone 250-378-6044 Ask for Andre

2012 - 24’ WILDWOOD

TRAVEL TRAILER

Transportation

Cars - Domestic1993 Chevy Caval 4 dr station wagon. Runs well/good shape. Med. miles. 250-378-5688

Off Road Vehicles2 bdrm cabin style home on acreage in Malakwa Private and secure great location for sledding Wood heat Long term renter preferred $800/month plus hydro 250 804-5777 or [email protected] for info

Auto Financing

Recreational/Sale

Transportation

Scrap Car RemovalFixable Vehicles, and used tires wanted. All sizes. 250- 315-4893

Trucks & Vans1997 Chevy Silverado 4X4 for $2000 250-378-5519

Auto Financing

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The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the

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• Brakes • Exhaust• Suspension • Lube/Oil•Radiator Service • Shocks & Struts• Air Conditioning Service

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2026 Mamette Avenue 250-378-1322

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Quality products, friendly service!

FOR THE ULTIMATE WINE EXPERIENCE, VISIT THE WINE PRESS

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Phone 250.315.0340 for details

All Ages WelcomePIANO TEACHERPIANO TEACHER

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

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

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call me at: 250.315.0241

E-mail: [email protected]

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

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Safe, Secure, Easy Access, 8’ to 40’ Shipping ContainersSUITABLE FOR: • Cars • Boats • ATV’s • Snowmobiles, • Household Goods • Monthly & Yearly Rates• Business or personal fi les & More.....

2865C Pooley Ave., Merritt, B.C. 378-5580

S AGE UNITSSELF STORAGE UNITS

Full-time Watchman on site

Starting @ $45./month

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RESTAURANTRESTAURANTWRAPS: Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Fish Tikka, Shahi Paneer & Falafel Only $4.996 ITEM COMBOS JUMBO COMBOStarting at $6.99 9 ITEMS - Only $10.99

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(250) 378-7122

LANDSCAPELANDSCAPE

IVAN’S SIDINGSALES & SERVICE• Vinyl & Hardie Board Siding• Aluminum Sof t, Fascia & Eavestroughs

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

SERVING THENICOLA VALLEYFOR 40 YEARS!

CALL: (250) 378-2786

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TF: 1-877-612-0909

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

250-378-9410

• CARPET CLEANING • UPHOLSTERY

CLEANING • FLOOD SERVICES

Featured Service

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JIM POTJIM POTTERMERRITT TREE SERVICE• Fully insured, certi ed faller• WSBC covered• Dangerous tree assessment

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CALL JIM at 250-378-4212CALL JIM at 250-378-4212Solutions for your tree problems!

Solutions for your tree problems!

Schedule your FREE Estimate

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• Small Job Specialist• Dump Trailer Service• Fencing & Post Pounder

• Bobcat Service• Concrete Driveways & Sidewalks

• Fully Insured

Call Gary Sedore for FREE ESTIMATES: 250-378-4312

Gary’s Mini Excavating Service

email: [email protected]

Cell: 250-315-3174

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Fast Food made Fresh & Healthy CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUR

#1 PRIORITYQuality Food, Large Quantities and Cheap Pricing, Makes us #1

JUMBO COMBOINCLUDES: Curry of the Day, Rice, Raita, Naan Bread, Salad, Veg. of the day, Chut-ney, Gulah Jamum or sweet of the day, Papdum and regular soft drink.

ONLY 10.99

Buy any 3 regular combos & 3 veg. samosa’s .............................................$25.00

FAMILY COMBO FOR TWO: 1 Butter Chicken, 1 Dal Maharani, 1 Reg. Rice, 1 Reg. Salad & 2 Veg. Samosa’s & Dessert For 2. ............................................................. $25.00

FAMILY COMBO FOR FOUR1 Butter Chicken, 1 Dal Maharani Or Channa Masala, 1 Chicken Tikka, 1 Large Rice, 1 Reg. Salad, 4 Veg. Samosa’s & Dessert Of The Day for 4. ........................................................................... $42.00

FAMILY COMBO FOR SIX1 Butter Chicken, 1 Dal Maharani Or Channa Masala,1 Mix Veg. Or Bengan Bhartha (Egg Plant), 1 Chicken Tikka, 1 Large Salad, 2 Large Rice, 6 Veg Or Chicken Samosa’s, 9 Nann Bread & Dessert Of The Day for 6. ........... $70.00

Bring in this coupon and receive

$2.00 OFFOne coupon per person. Cannot be used on Family Combo.

Valid until Dec. 31, 2013Min. $20 order.Queen India Food 2 Go


$3.00 OFFOne coupon per person. Cannot be used on Family Combo.

Valid until Dec. 31, 2013Min. $30 order.Queen India Food 2 Go


$5.00 OFFMin. $50 order.Queen India Food 2 Go

TAKE OUT FAMILY COMBOS

One coupon per person. Cannot be used on Family Combo. Valid until Dec. 31, 2013

NAAN WRAPS: Butter Ch., Ch. Tikka, Fish Tikka, Shahl Paneer, Falafel - $4.99

7 days a week 11 am - 8:30 pm

Happy Halloween & Happy Bandichor Diwas to all!

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