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Nicola Valley’s News Voice Since 1905 MERRITT HERALD merrittherald.com bcclassified.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 • MERRITT NEWSPAPERS HIT AND RUN PAGE 2 CENTS ROOKIE SHINES PAGE 21 GARLIC FEST PREVIEW PAGE 3 hardware building centre Locally Owned & Operated 1701 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. www.merritt homehardware.ca Ho m e Home Hardware helps you get the job done right the first time! Your ROOFING and SHINGLE Specialists product is guaranteed and warranteed crane service to help you lift those bundles to the top of the roof let us help you calculate the amount of product you will need to get the job done right the rst time GET THE JOB DONE BEFORE WINTER with our no fee Home Card ROOFING & SHINGLES Independently owned and operated MERRITT Ph: 250-378-6181 1988 Quilchena Ave. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS INSIDE FREE Tentative deal reached for school support workers REVVED UP RAFFLE Merrittonians Don and Karen Cowie got lucky on Friday the 13th and won the 2013 Kamloops and District Crime Stoppers car raffle. The Cowies were in Italy attend- ing a wedding when the draw was made and have just returned home to Merritt. The pair received the keys to their new vehicle from Kamloops and District Crime Stoppers Society president Lee Dodds (right). Submitted A tentative deal that will see school support workers receive a 3.5 per cent raise has been reached between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (the union representing edu- cation support staff) and the B.C. Public Schools Employers Association. The two groups announced they’ve reached an agreement under the 2012 Co-operative Gains Mandate last week. The provincial frame- work for the deal was reached on Wednesday for the 27,000 kindergarten to Grade 12 CUPE education support staff, who have been without a contract for a year. The two-year agree- ment provides a one per cent increase dating from July 1, 2012; a two per cent increase on Feb. 1, 2014 and the 0.5 per cent on May 1, 2014. The new agreement is retroactive and will expire just over nine months from now. Local CUPE president Wade Thompson said the deal still needs to be ratified by the union mem- bers, and he hopes to set up a date to ratify the deal within the week. Thompson said the union has a good relation- ship with School District 58 and doesn’t believe ratifying the deal will be a problem. “We’re cautiously opti- mistic and the reality of the situation is we’re here for the kids, we work with the kids, we’re about the kids,” Thompson said, not- ing the general consensus is not to have a strike. Each school district board will need to meet with their local CUPE chapter and formulate an agreement dealing with all of their local issues to create a final agreement which each side will need to ratify. The school district will need to find the funding to incorporate the new raise and have its school trustees approve the plan before sending it to the Ministry of Education for approval. The deadline to ratify the agreement is Dec. 20. School District 58 superintendent Bob Peacock said every district needs to come up with a savings plan to show where in their budgets the money for the raise will come from. “That’s the process that we’re now in, to take a look at our budget and see where we can get ongoing savings,” Peacock said, not- ing the savings will need to be ongoing to incorporate the raise for each year. Peacock said he has some ideas on how the school district will accom- modate the raise in their budget, but preferred not to mention those ideas until they are discussed with the trustees. “I would say at the most, in two weeks, we’d like to be moving forward with it,” Peacock said. He said he’s happy the organizations have a deal in place. “Any time you can get labour peace without dis- rupting the school system is outstanding,” Peacock said. The agreement was reached without any con- cessions on the part of CUPE members. The Co-operative Gains Mandate states employers (in this case school districts) need to find savings within their budgets or within the collective agreements to fund modest compensation increases for workers if warranted. The provincial government is not going to be funding wage increases within the public sector, according to a Ministry of Education spokesperson. By Michael Potestio THE HERALD [email protected]

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Merrittonians Don and Karen Cowie got lucky on Friday the 13th and won the 2013 Kamloops and District Crime Stoppers car raffle. The Cowies were in Italy attend-ing a wedding when the draw was made and have just returned home to Merritt. The pair received the keys to their new vehicle from Kamloops and District Crime Stoppers Society president Lee Dodds (right).

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A tentative deal that will see school support workers receive a 3.5 per cent raise has been reached between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (the union representing edu-cation support staff) and the B.C. Public Schools Employers Association.

The two groups announced they’ve reached an agreement under the 2012 Co-operative Gains Mandate last week.

The provincial frame-work for the deal was reached on Wednesday for the 27,000 kindergarten to

Grade 12 CUPE education support staff, who have been without a contract for a year.

The two-year agree-ment provides a one per cent increase dating from July 1, 2012; a two per cent increase on Feb. 1, 2014 and the 0.5 per cent on May 1, 2014.

The new agreement is retroactive and will expire just over nine months from now.

Local CUPE president Wade Thompson said the deal still needs to be ratified by the union mem-bers, and he hopes to set up a date to ratify the deal within the week.

Thompson said the union has a good relation-ship with School District 58 and doesn’t believe ratifying the deal will be a problem.

“We’re cautiously opti-mistic and the reality of the situation is we’re here for the kids, we work with the kids, we’re about the kids,” Thompson said, not-ing the general consensus is not to have a strike.

Each school district board will need to meet with their local CUPE chapter and formulate an agreement dealing with all of their local issues to create a final agreement which each side will need

to ratify. The school district will

need to find the funding to incorporate the new raise and have its school trustees approve the plan before sending it to the Ministry of Education for approval.

The deadline to ratify the agreement is Dec. 20.

School District 58 superintendent Bob Peacock said every district needs to come up with a savings plan to show where in their budgets the money for the raise will come from.

“That’s the process that we’re now in, to take a look at our budget and see where we can get ongoing

savings,” Peacock said, not-ing the savings will need to be ongoing to incorporate the raise for each year.

Peacock said he has some ideas on how the school district will accom-modate the raise in their budget, but preferred not to mention those ideas until they are discussed with the trustees.

“I would say at the most, in two weeks, we’d like to be moving forward with it,” Peacock said.

He said he’s happy the organizations have a deal in place.

“Any time you can get labour peace without dis-rupting the school system

is outstanding,” Peacock said.

The agreement was reached without any con-cessions on the part of CUPE members.

The Co-operative Gains Mandate states employers (in this case school districts) need to find savings within their budgets or within the collective agreements to fund modest compensation increases for workers if warranted.

The provincial government is not going to be funding wage increases within the public sector, according to a Ministry of Education spokesperson.

By Michael PotestioTHE [email protected]

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• AccountabilityChief and Council must be accountable to the membership. It’s important that leaders communicate with Band Members to acknowledge and take action on their concerns.

• Rights and TitleLNIB must ensure that we protect our land and promote the rights of our people and our land, for future generations.

• Health & EducationI will focus on creating a long-term wellness plan for our community and Elders. We should focus on personal wellness, community safety, adequate housing and providing essential medical services.The Band must teach the Nle’kepemx language to our children and families through immersion programs. It’s important that we encourage Band Members to complete grade 12, their postsecondary education, or encourage them to enter training for different trades.

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A man who’s new to the Merritt area is seeking witnesses after he says he was the victim in a hit and run at the intersection of Voght Street and Quilchena Avenue on Sept. 13.

Edward Deane said he was crossing Quilchena Avenue to go to the CIBC when a truck struck him during a right turn on a red light from Quilchena to go north on Voght Street.

“I was halfway through the intersec-tion and the driver was stopped in a white pickup truck, and then he went and drove straight into me,” Deane said. “I looked at him in the face with disbelief and he covered his face and took off.”

Deane said he was pushed back several feet by the hit but didn’t fall. As the driver took off, Deane finished crossing the road and phoned police.

After filing a police report, Deane said he tried to proceed with his morn-ing errands.

“I tried walking a little bit and as I walked, I was in more and more pain,” he said.

He made it about a block before the investigating RCMP officer picked him up and took him to the hospital.

He said nothing showed up on an X-ray of his arm and he’s waiting for the results of a CT scan on his shoul-der. Deane said his neck, back and shoulder feel stiff, his back twinges with pain, and he has numbness in his legs.

Deane said the intersection was fairly busy with vehicles and a few pedestrians during the mid-morning, including two men outside the bank who saw the alleged incident.

Deane described the witnesses as white males in their 50s.

He said he was in so much shock that he didn’t get a vehicle make or model or licence plate number.

He described the driver of the white pickup truck as a thin white male with a grey moustache and grey hair.

Deane asked CIBC to retrieve the day’s security footage, which he hopes will lead police to the witnesses.

He hopes if police find the witness-es, they can eventually find the driver of the truck.

At press time, RCMP were awaiting the footage, which is stored in Ontario.

By Emily WesselTHE HERALD

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Man seeks witnesses in hit and run

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Police in the Merritt area will be stepping up enforce-ment of the slow down, move over legislation along highways such as the Coquihalla and Highway 97C this month.Central Interior Traffic

Services and the Central Interior Integrated Road Safety Unit will be conducting a two-stage operation of enforce-ment.

When passing by an official vehicle, the law requires a driv-er to slow to 70 km/h if the posted speed limit it 80 km/h or more, and 40 km/h if the posted speed limit is less than 80 km/h.

Drivers must also move into the adjacent lane if they are travelling in the same lane as the stopped official vehicle, unless it is unsafe to do so or they are instructed otherwise by a peace officer.Official vehicles include

police cars, ambulances, fire department vehicles, tow trucks, vehicle operated by conservation officers and park rangers, commercial vehicle safety inspectors’ vehicles, and Ministry of Forests vehicles.

As part of their campaign, police released a video that shows Merritt RCMP Cpl. Doug Hardy narrowly avoid a motor vehicle while conducting a routine traffic stop.Cpl. Bernie Parent, head of

the integrated road safety unit in Kamloops, said if the vehi-cle in the video had been over just a little bit more, Hardy

would’ve been hurt.Parent also said the law isn’t just to keep drivers of official vehicles safe, but other drivers as well, noting the vehicle in the video that was pulled over was also hit.Parent said close calls such

as this one happen all the time.“There’s no need for it,”

Parent said, noting there’s no lineup of cars in the fast lane preventing the driver in the video from moving over and slowing down.Parent, a 33-year police offi-

cer, said often when drivers see police pulled to the side of the road, they will look at them.

“Well, usually, wherever you look, that’s where your car’s going to eventually go, and that’s why it makes it very dan-gerous when they drive by us,” Parent said.Parent said the situation can

be even worse for tow truck drivers who go out on the high-way to recover broken-down vehicles.

The legislation came into effect in 2009 with amend-ments to the Motor Vehicle Act. The amendments were brought on by a 2006 fatality in which a tow truck driver was killed by a passing vehicle in Vernon, Parent said.The legislation has been in

place since 2009 amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act. Parent also said he hasn’t

noticed much in terms of improvement when it comes to drivers adhering to the slow down and move over law.“They have to do both.

They have to slow down and

they have to move over,” Parent said. “We’re lucky if they do one or the other.”Parent said the slow down,

move over campaign is being conducted in the Interior because it’s a problem here.

South East District RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said offi-cers will be patrolling certain problem corridors for drivers who do not slow down and move over for official vehicles.

Parent said RCMP have done this type of campaign at the local level before, but they’re trying to eventually make the slow down, move over campaign a province-wide one.

Both failing to stop and fail-ing to move over carry a $173 fine and three penalty points on one’s drivers license. The fine for speeding

between 41 km/h and 60 km/h over the two speed limits for passing a stopped official vehi-cle is $368 and three penalty points. Speeding by 60 km/h and over comes with a $483 fine and three penalty points.

Drivers penalized for exces-sive speed will also have their vehicles impounded and be responsible for the tow bill and storage fees.Moskaluk said slowing down

and moving over may be the law, but safety is key.“It’s the law, but, again,

what we’re trying to encourage is that everybody be courte-ous and aware of doing their part in creating a safer work environment for all these agen-cies that are working roadside,” Moskaluk said.

Police urge drivers to slow down, move overBy Michael PotestioTHE [email protected]

Police in the Merritt area will be stepping up enforcement of the slow down, move over leg-islation along highways such as the Coquihalla and Connector this month.

Merritt Secondary School hosted a series of baseball games to connect its teachers, stu-dents, parents and community members.

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A Kelowna woman was sen-tenced to 15 months in jail for an impaired driving crash that caused her co-worker’s death on Highway 97C near Merritt in March 2011.

On March 1, 2011, Amanda Freeman and her 30-year-old co-worker, Rafael Heredia, were on their way home to Kelowna after having a few drinks with co-work-ers at a pub in Summerland, court heard. Heredia started the drive but when they got to Merritt, he convinced Freeman to take the wheel, Judge Chris Cleaveley told court.

Freeman had her learner’s licence and road conditions were poor as it had started snowing.

While driving, she crossed the

centre line and struck a transport truck.

Freeman was wearing her seat-belt and suffered minor injuries in the crash.

Heredia was not wearing his seatbelt when the vehicle crashed, Cleaveley said in court. He was partially ejected from the vehicle, casuing damage to his jugular vein and he bled to death, Crown Prosecutor William Burrows told the Herald.

Freeman’s blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit, Burrows said.

Prior to sentencing, Court heard statements from Freeman’s mother and fiance, as well as Freeman herself.

Her mother stated Freeman has been traumatized by the inci-dent, causing her to act differently

with family and friends.Her fiance, Ryan Spring, asked

that Freeman not be sent to jail as she has a one-year-old son with him and he wouldn’t want his son and mother separated due to jail time.

Spring also apologized to the wife of the deceased, Nicole Ribalkin, who was in court with some friends and family by her side.

Freeman, in her own state-ment, said she is haunted by and regrets this incident, which she will live with for the rest of her life.

At sentencing, Cleaveley said he believed Freeman’s remorse to be genuine. He also said Ribalkin’s victim impact statement stated her five-year-old son has feelings of insecurity and fear of being left

alone. The Crown requested at least

18 months in jail, citing decisions from the B.C. Appeal Court that suggest the minimum sentence in cases such as this one be 18 months. Burrows suggested a year probation as well.

Defence counsel Colby Johnson requested between six and 18 months of jail time, favouring a term closer to six months. He requested 18 months probation with six months served under house-arrest and a year under curfew.

Cleaveley also sentenced the 27-year-old to one year of proba-tion and a three-year driving ban.

Johnson said to his knowledge, his client has not driven since the day of the accident nor has she had an alcoholic drink.

By Michael PotestioTHE [email protected]

15 months in jail for 97C fatality

This weekend, Lower Nicola’s Smith Pioneer Park will be the site for all things garlic.

Becky and Pete Ratzlaff will host their garlic festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the park on Aberdeen Road.

At this year’s festival, people can expect to see everything from garlic sausage to garlic fudge.

“There’s going to be all kinds of different gar-lic products there, bak-ing and canning, all that good stuff,” Becky said.

“You can do any-thing with garlic. I make candy with it,” she said, noting the festival has even seen garlic ice cream in past years.

There will also be a cooking contest, Becky said, with judging of dishes set for 1 p.m. on Sunday. There will be prizes for best appetizer, best main dish and best

dessert.Feel like singing about

garlic? There will also be a garlic jingle contest wherein contestants can sing a song about the strong-smelling bulb.

“We pack a lot in in two days,” she said.

Becky said they will have about 17 vendors this year with a variety of offerings — not just garlic.

There will also be live, local music on hand at the festival and a con-cession.

The Vintage Car Club of Merritt will be in attendance along with antique tractors and sta-tionary engines, Becky said.

The Ratzlaffs hosted their first garlic festival in their backyard about a decade ago.

Becky said it all began when she suggested to her husband they should host a festival as the pair had been growing garlic and making garlic powder.

“I just said to my husband one day, ‘We should have a garlic festival,’” Ratzlaff said, noting garlic festivals are quite popular.

She said there are

garlic festivals in places such as 100 Mile House, Lac Le Hache and a large one in Gilroy, California.

She said 600 people came to their inaugural garlic festival. As the years went on, she said the festival outgrew its site.

“Then it just started getting really big and we decided to move it to the park and invite other vendors,” Becky said.

Last year, there were about 2,000 people at the festival, she said.

Becky said when she first came to Merritt, she knew of few people who grew garlic in the Nicola Valley.

“The next thing you know, people were start-ing to grow it and we were selling [garlic] seed and now everyone grows it and it’s awesome,” she said.

Becky also noted there will be a collection site for canned goods for the food bank at the festival.

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Dave Jones from Monte Creek talks properties of his garlic at last year’s Garlic Festival. Herald File Photo

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The City of Merritt Council will be holding a Public Hearing pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, to consider amendments to the City of Merritt Of cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 2116, 2011 and the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw No. 1894, 2004 for the lands, shown as “subject properties” on the sketch plan below:

The City of Merritt Council will consider amending:

1) The Of cial Community Plan, by amending the designation of the subject properties from

Future Development to Industrial contained in the South Merritt Land Use Designation map,

2) The Zoning Bylaw, by amending the designation of the subject properties from Future Development to Industrial.

If you feel your property interests may be affected by the proposed amendment and you wish to address City Council on any matters pertaining to this bylaw, please attend the Public Hearing at City Hall on:

Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 at 7:00 pmYour comments/concerns may also be presented in writing, in advance of the meeting by addressing them to the undersigned, or at the public hearing in person, by petition or by attorney. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Sean O’Flaherty, RPPPlanning & Development Services Manager

Note: This is the rst of two consecutive Public Notices.Dated this 26th day of September 2013 at Merritt, BC

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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2154, 2013ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2155, 2013

Celebrates 20 years!Celebrates 20 years!Saturday, October 19: 1 - 4 pmSaturday, October 19: 1 - 4 pm

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1:00 pm • Introductions

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1:15 pm • Cannonball Contest Entry

• Practice Jumps

1:45 pm • Special Guest Speakers

• History & Stories

• Long-time Member Recognition

2:15 pm • Juggling Workshop

• Face Painting

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Tax sale coming MondayEvery September,

the City of Merritt is required to sell off prop-erties owing three years of taxes. Here is a brief outline to help better understand the process.

The following notes are intended to provide a general outline of the tax sale process. For more information about the annual sale of prop-erties, prospective pur-chasers should consult the Local Government Act, in particular (but not limited to) Sections 403 to 428.

The city is required by the Local Govern-ment Act to sell at tax sale all properties on which taxes have not been paid for three years. The Local Gov-

ernment Act gives the collector authority to sell a property for the upset price, which equals all outstanding taxes plus penalties plus interest plus five per cent tax sale costs plus land title office fees.

All property sales are “as is” without warrant or guarantee by the City of Merritt.

AdvertisingThe Local Gov-

ernment Act requires municipalities to adver-tise in a local paper not less than three or more than 10 days prior to the tax sale. The legal description and street address must be published. To avoid your property being

listed in this ad in the newspaper, your delin-quent taxes must be paid approximately two weeks prior to the tax sale date.

Tax saleA public auction

will be held at 10 a.m. on the last Monday in September each year in council chambers at

city hall.Bidding is accepted

on all properties.Prospective bidders are advised that it is their responsibility to search the title of the property in advance to determine if there are any charges registered against the property.

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VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATIONMERRITTGarage sale to benefi t charity

By Emily WesselTHE HERALD

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Twelve-year-old Grace Bergmann is getting ready for her garage sale this Saturday to raise money for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. Bergmann hopes to raise over $500 to fill shoeboxes with things for needy children. Emily Wessel/Herald

Twelve-year-old Grace Bergmann won’t be keeping the pro-ceeds from her garage sale this Saturday.

The enterprising Grade 7 student will use the money she makes at the sale to buy items to fill shoe-boxes that will be sent to children in develop-ing countries.

Grace said she hopes to raise over $500 this year, surpass-ing last year’s total of $437.

The money she raised at her garage sale last year was enough to fill 18 shoe-boxes for needy chil-dren around the world for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child cam-paign.

Grace collected donations from com-munity members of items to sell, includ-ing items from people who were moving and decided to give them everything they weren’t taking, Grace’s mom Kandace Bergmann said.

“One guy moved to Australia and only took like five hockey bags with him,” Grace said.

“We got all the rest of his apartment,” Kandace said. “Our basement looks like a rummage sale.”

Kandace said Grace is in charge of organizing the whole garage sale, which will be her second for the Operation Christmas Child campaign.

Grace said chose

Operation Christmas Child as a cause after years of filling the boxes with her family. She said it’s fun to fill the shoe-boxes and important to show people who are struggling in other coun-tries that others care.

“It’s for children my own age and other people who aren’t as fortunate as we are. We

are so blessed to be born in this country. I thought it’d be nice to show them that we do care and that we’re trying to help. It might not be much, but it’s still something for them to hope for.”

Grace writes a note and includes a photo of herself in each box to put a face to the dona-

tion. “I wanted to help

those people. When I grow up, I want to be a doctor and go to help someone there.”

Grace also encour-aged anyone who wants to help to pick up a shoebox from any of the participating churches. Boxes for the campaign will be delivered around Oct. 20 and will be col-lected near the end of November.

Her garage sale runs from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday at 2302 Irvine Ave., complete with a bake sale and lemonade stand that will also ben-efit the cause.

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There’s a lot of talk these days about Gen Y people, also known as Millennials. Although the cutoff dates are debatable, Gen Y is thought to include people who were born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s.

People born in this era in the developed world are widely thought to have a sense of entitlement like no generation before them. Others, including social scientists, attribute much of this entitled attitude to an

unintended consequence of the self-esteem movement, wherein people are repeat-edly told they’re special.

When a sense of entitle-ment exhibits itself in a person known to be in the approximate Gen Y birth year range, people are quick to point fingers and psycho-analyze, attributing that person’s bratty behav-iours to the assumption that he/she grew up under heli-copter parents who coddled and cooed and essentially rendered their child self-centered.

Obviously, making gen-eralizations about an entire generation of people whose life circumstances vary greatly is not the wisest practice, but as with other generations, they may stem from a seed of truth that reflects the general air of the era: socially-conscious Gen Xers (predecessors of Millennials), competitive Baby Boomers, industrious

Traditionalists. So, we can assume

(problematically) Millenni-als have an “it’s all about me” attitude.

I’ve met my share of entitled people, and they don’t appear to be genera-tion-specific.

Based on my own two decades of social experi-ments in the form of every-day interactions, I would say this is not a character-istic that’s unique to this generation. It may just be more visible.

As a Millennial raised by Baby Boomers, I grew up very aware that my par-ents had it better than their parents — but not without trying. They valued the notion that their daughters could pursue personally fulfilling and stable careers — if they tried.

My instructors at col-lege, having worked in the industry for many years themselves, ensured us that

our work was valuable and not to be given away. But they twinned that with the message that we don’t enter our fields as indispensable employees. Our work must prove our worth.

Another rampant assumption about Millenni-als is that we, having been told all our lives we can have/be/do whatever we want, feel a general sense of unhappiness when we realize our lives aren’t as amazing as we were led to believe they’d be. This is attributed to poor expecta-tion management.

Dreaming is all well and good, and goals are too. Lofty goals give people something to strive for. But a goal itself doesn’t turn someone from a dreamer into a hard worker — it’s the steps that get them there that really count.

Again, to assign poor expectation management to the members of just

one generation is missing the point. Think of the trope of the 40-something going through a mid-life crisis. This is also assumed to stem from people mea-suring themselves against some idea in their heads, coming up short in real-ity, and grasping wildly for immediate gratification. If the psychology card is at play, then clearly, expec-tation management is a multi-generational prob-lem.

Somewhere between self-esteem, entitlement, expectations, drive, work ethic and the mid-life crisis, individuals’ characteris-tics help form their lives, regardless of which some-what tidy age category they belong to.

Are Millennials really so special? Few are, most aren’t.

And are we really so entitled? Few are, most aren’t.

HERALD OPINION

On immortals, incumbents and idiotic ideas

Another series of ideas that aren’t big enough to warrant their own col-umns, but are worth noting:

• The folks charged with protect-ing us — often from our own stupid-ity — have issued plenty of reminders that school is back for another 10 months.

That means a lot of realities, not the least of which is that most every school area in the city has the 30 km/h speed limit in its proximity.

Some Kamloops drivers need to review what that means — anything faster than that between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. is speeding.

Now, the local police, when issuing the reminder to the public, based it on the excitement some of the young-er kids have to be back in class and the subsequent forgetfulness to heed all those road-safe rules they learn.

That’s a valid concern, but one that isn’t really focused on is the situa-tion one will encounter when driving near secondary schools in Kamloops.

Too many students are in that “I’m immortal” stage of life and think nothing of wandering out across the street, usually with their head down while texting the friend, who is probably waiting on the other side.

I watched this happen on a daily basis on Ninth Avenue for too long and have encountered it when head-ing to other secondary schools, as well.

The focus is always on back to school but, trust me, this kind of teenaged stupidity goes on all school year long — and even into the post-secondary stage.

Drivers who use the Summit Con-nector can attest to that as they watch Thompson Rivers University students cross the four lanes of traffic there to get to class.

The non-exclusive “problems” with Gen Y

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Get some exercise. Walk to the corner, wait for the light and cross like you should.

• There was no city coun-cil meeting last week, as most of the councillors we all elected in 2011 are off at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in Vancouver.

Having KTW’s city-hall reporter, Andrea Klassen,

around last Tuesday because of this led to some musings about who might be thinking about running in next year’s election.

Which led me — and this is why some of these ideas never become columns — to wonder on what platform the incumbents will run.

Just what exactly have they done in the past almost two years other than talk about too many dogs and not talk about too many

mines?They’ve got about a year

to find some compelling issues to speak out on and grab some headlines they can turn into election-cam-paign propaganda.

Can’t wait to see what they come up with.

• And, sticking with poli-tics just to round out this col-umn, does anyone other than me and some of my closest friends see anything wrong with our federal government

creating a searchable data-base of sex offenders?

Sure, it would be good to know if they move into the neighbourhood but, so far, Kamloops Mounties have done an equally good job of alerting us — when we needed to be alerted.

But, I think back to when I was a child living across the road from a park and there was a man who frequented it with the express purpose of exposing himself.

My parents called the police.

Some of the neighbours headed over with baseball bats.

Guess who found the guy first.

That’s not the kind of society we want to be and it’s not the society Prime Minis-ter Stephen Harper should be doing anything to create.

Dale Bass is a reporter with Kamloops This Week.

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Searchable sex offender database a bad idea

Dear Editor,

When Prohibition first ended, alcohol was sold in stores in controlled environ-ments such as liquor stores and served in bars under restrictions placed on entry by age. Period.

Have you had the free-dom of personal human rights to enjoy an alcoholic beverage without fear of arrest, either privately in your own home, in public socially, or even in another country?

As time went by, alcohol consumption and domestic brewing laws were relaxed and now anyone without any regulation of licence can brew his or her own beer, wine or spirits in the privacy of her or his own home and consume it there with friends, provided everyone is responsible with the care and consumption of the alcohol and the law.

Substitute cannabis. I am pointing out that

basic personal human rights and being infringed upon — rights already being afforded to alcohol consumers. This drags out the issue with cannabis consumption to the detri-ment of everyone involved

by instigating a segregation of human rights by way of disallowing regulated indi-vidual domestic cannabis cultivators and consum-ers the same rights as the domestic alcohol brewers and consumers. Initially, we were allowed to cultivate our own herb and now, beginning April 1, 2014, we will not be allowed to have the same right as we had just enjoyed and will again watch our neighbours brew their spirits unhindered — in our faces, so to speak.

Will this mean that I will need to ask for alcohol consumers to stop brewing their own domestic spirits in the privacy of their own homes because I don’t also have these rights as a can-nabis consumer?

Why the double stan-dard?

Cannabis — just like alcohol — is a pastime. A hobby to relax. Just like tobacco consumption. What do smokers say? “I need a cigarette to relax.” Beer brewers want more selection and everyone says it’s for personal enjoyment. There: our own personal human rights.

If cannabis is decrimi-nalized in the United

States, then anyone who puffs for relaxation (even Justin Trudeau) should not be kept from entering into the United States by ground or air from Canada as we are all, as a whole world, becoming more aware of the practical uses of cannabis as consumers and we, as a whole world, do not believe it should be a criminal act to cultivate or consume it.

Once cannabis is decriminalized, the criminal element will be removed because it won’t be hard to legally get any-more — just like alcohol. Alcohol is allowed across borders and is taxed.

For sale in stores like liquor and served in cafes to legal-aged customers, cultivators and consum-ers will be responsible and regulated by law like every product on the mar-ket today and/or to be consumed domestically or privately is regulated by government — just like alcohol.

Why is there a distinc-tion for cannabis when all that is required is equality to the alcohol consumer’s rights? It is a long time coming.

I demand the re-institu-tion of my basic personal human rights to consume and cultivate cannabis domestically for my own personal consumption and enjoyment and mental healing. Gardening slows blood pressure and creates focus and discipline in an individual and the resultant plants create much pride and accomplishment in the grower.

Eventually, and much more quickly than relaxing alcohol brewing laws, we cannabis consumers will arrive at the point whereby

individual domestic (not for sale) cannabis cultivating will be legal again as it is until April 1, 2014.

We will push for our basic human rights to cul-tivate for enjoyment and safety and comfort domesti-cally anyway, when enough of us get together to push the powers that be back into sanity.

Regulation, not segrega-tion, and legislation is what is required from govern-ment now.

Consumers can continue to be useful, productive, safe cultivators if given the opportunity.

Regulated and certified domestic cannabis consum-ers are no more of a threat to the safety of a neigh-bourhood than someone brewing spirits or beer in his or her basement.

As more states and prov-inces relax their cannabis consumption laws, entry between the two countries will no longer be consid-ered a political standpoint as cannabis is common now — just like alcohol.

Should we put it to a vote?

Karen MackCold Lake, Alta.

Cannabis should be regulated like alcoholCultivation, consumption a human right: letter writer

‘‘‘Regulated and certifi ed domestic cannabis consumers are no more of a threat to the safety of a neighbourhood than someone brewing spirits or beer in his or her basement.’

— LETTER WRITER KAREN MACK

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BUSINESS

Financial planning is a ‘big picture’ assessment of how to stay financially healthy and achieve your life and retirement dreams through your lifetime. But sometimes, it’s the little things – the things you don’t see right away – that can drive you to financial distrac-tion. Things like the real costs of owning a dog or any other pet, for instance. Even that cute little ‘free’ puppy or kit-ten comes with a hefty – and ongoing – price tag.

Statistics Canada1 estimated that in 2009, nearly half of all Cana-dians were pet owners and their average per-sonal expenditures for veterinary and other services was $2,149 and $3,296 for pet food. Those expendi-

tures are undoubtedly higher today. In fact, the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA)2 estimates that the annual cost of caring for an adult forty-pound dog (including the need for vaccines, vet exams, food, and other regular expenses) is $2,150.50 and the annual cost of caring for an adult ten-pound cat is $1,598.83.

That’s beyond the one-time costs of pet ownership for ‘non-free’ pets.

For example, adopt-ing a dog or cat from a shelter and buying collars, toys and so on – one-time cost of a dog, $290 to $520; one-time cost of a cat, $27 to $2923. Buying from a breeder will cost you considerably more – as much as $1,200, depend-ing on the breed.

Even small pets bring significant annual expenses3: rabbit – $449; guinea pig – $420, ham-ster, rat or gerbil – $225.

And what if your pet becomes ill and requires expensive treatments?

Add up your costs over the life expectancy

of your pet (dogs – up to 18 years, cat – 20 years, gerbils, fish, birds and other small critters – much shorter) and it’s easy to see the need for a comprehensive ‘pet bud-get’ that fits with your overall financial situation and budgeting. Failing to do that can have a det-rimental impact on your cash flow, personal plan and dreams.

General budget items include:

One-time costs: cost of pet; basic equipment purchases such as a col-lar, leash, food dishes and toys; spaying, neu-tering, microchipping/tattooing and licensing fees.

Ongoing costs: food and treats, vet checkups, grooming and vacation pet-sitting or boarding.

Emergency costs: if your pet develops aller-gies or other medical problems.

Yes, you can put a price tag on that pet of yours – but it’s more than worth it because you wouldn’t have it any other way. Now, you just need to find the best way to cover your

pet expenses and meet every other objective in your financial plan. Your professional advisor can help you stay off a too-short financial leash.

1CANSIM table 381-0023, Input-output tables, final demand, detailed level, basic prices – www5.statcan.gc.ca/cansim/pick-choisir?lang=eng&p2=33&id=3810023

2 Fifi, Fido & Finances, the Cost of Owning a Dog or Cat in 2012, Ontario Veteri-nary Association – ovma.org

3 The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BCSP-CA), Costs of Care – spca.bc.ca/pet-care/adoption/5-steps-to-adoption/cost-of-care.html

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

We are going to back up a bit to get a better understanding of what we are looking at. The big topic of the second coming of Jesus.

When we look at Daniel, we see him standing before the leaders of Babylon, which was the world empire of that time. Daniel explained, in order to begin to tell the dream that the king had had, that there is a God in Heaven.

Daniel likely said this because the king had brought a lot of different kinds of dishes and cups from the dedicated temple in Jerusalem. When the Babylo-nians had captured the temple, these vessels were put in the special house where the king kept his gods, and idols. They did this to show that the gods of the Babylonians were superior to the God of the Jews.

Daniel said, referring to the image in the dream, that Babylon would be fol-lowed by another world power. This is not what Nebuchadnezzar, the king, wanted. He wanted Babylon, and his name to go down in history for a long time.

To get what he wanted, king Nebu-chadnezzar built a city 14 miles square, with double walls around it. He even built a wall on each side of the river Euphrates so no one could conquer him.

Here was a man going against God.The prophet, Isaiah, had prophesied

a year before, that a man named Cyrus, would take the city. After the death of the king, his son, Belshazzar, became king.

Cyrus, the head of Persia, went to war against Babylon and won one battle after another. The Babylonians could not stop him.

When Belshazzar saw that he would go down, he prepared for a long siege of the city. They stored food and with what they could grow inside the walls, they had food for 15 years, when Cyrus would besiege the city.

How could Cyrus take this forti ed city? God knew and though Cyrus did not know God, God spoke to him, by the spirit, and Cyrus did what his “con-science” told him to.

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NOMINATION MEETINGDate: October 9, 2013 Time: 7:00 pm

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The minimum bid is the amount of the upset price.

If no bidding takes place within three calls by the collector (auctioneer), the city is declared the purchaser at the upset price.

Purchasing propertyThe successful bidder

is required to have their SIN or BN, your corpo-rate seal if required.

Payment is to be in the form of cash or cer-tified cheque for at least the upset price amount

at the close of the tax sale.

The balance owing must be received by noon on the day of the tax sale.

If full payment is not received by noon on the day of the tax sale, the collector again offers the property for sale.

Notifying charge holders

The collector is required by law to search all property titles and within 90 days after tax sale notify all reg-istered charge holders shown on each property.

RedemptionThe original owner

has one year after the property is sold at the tax sale to pay the taxes and buy back their property. This is called redemption. All regis-tered charge holders have full right to redeem the property. To redeem the property, the charge holder must remit the full upset price, plus interest on the purchase price at a rate set by the province, within one year of the tax sale.

If the property has been sold at tax sale and the city has been

declared the purchaser, 50 per cent of the upset price plus interest may be paid as an instal-ment, thus extending the redemption period by 11 months and 21 days. This applies only to property hav-ing improvements. As soon as the property is redeemed, the collector will refund to the tax sale purchaser the pur-chase price, plus interest to the date of redemp-tion.

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PRINTING IN THE THIRD DIMENSION A 3-D printer in action at the Merritt Library on Tuesday. Nick Gates, appli-cations specialist from Sandback Technical Design Inc., presented on the technology and had two printers on display for people to check out as well as a variety of printed objects, including a functioning plastic tape measurer, wrench and a cellphone case. Gates told the Herald items can be printed in a variety of materials, including metals and ceramics. He said even stem cells can be 3-D printed to create a functioning gallbladder, which can be implanted into a person. In the Netherlands, a titanium jaw bone was 3-D printed for an 85-year-old woman with bone deterioration, Gates said. Over 50 people attended the event put on in conjunction with the Friends of the Library. Michael Potestio/Herald

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Electors residing off the LNIB reserve will be sent a mail-in voting package. Electors residing on a LNIB reserve who wish to vote by mail may do so by con-tacting the Electoral Of cer and requesting a mail-in voting package.

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Ph (250) 455-2471Fax: (250) 455-0040

Email: [email protected]

Appliance careUse a licensed natural gas contractorNatural gas is used safely and reliably in homes across B.C. It’s important to have your natural gas appliances regularly inspected and maintained by a licensed natural gas contractor. This ensures your safety and helps keep your appliances operating at their best.

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POLICE REPORT

The Merritt RCMP mem-bers of the Highway Patrol Unit and First Nation Policing Unit, and the Kamloops Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) members took part in a joint commercial vehicle safety campaign.

This campaign was con-ducted from Aug. 12 to Aug. 15, inclusive. The combined task force was focused on Highway 5, Highway 5A and Highway 97C, including the following targets: Helmer Break Check, Hamilton Hill Break Check, Inks Lake Break Check, Logan Lake area, and the Upper and Lower Nicola regions.

During the campaign, all commercial vehicles travelling through those areas were checked for vehicle defects and proper licensing, their necessary docu-mentation, and log books.

Also, private vehicles were monitored for speed and dealt with accordingly.

Several mobile units and a stationary unit were deployed in strategic locations for maximum effectiveness. The following is a compilation of the results obtained from this successful campaign.

Over 200 commercial vehicles passed through the various break checks while members were on duty at those locations.

A total of 81 violation tickets were issued to tractor trailers and private vehicles alike for various

offences. One private vehicle was

impounded for travelling at exces-sive speed and the driver was ticketed for excessive speed.

One private vehicle received a violation ticket for undue care and attention.

Twenty-five notice in orders were issued for various defects found on commercial vehicles.

One tractor trailer was ordered off the road immediately for a major break defect.

A total of 28 CVSE inspec-tions were performed on com-mercial vehicles at various loca-tions, 10 of which were ordered out of service. Seventeen viola-tion tickets were issued.

One commercial vehicle passed the inspection without a

problem. The campaign was overseen

by Supervisor Inspector Glen Taylor of the CVSE Kamloops office, and was co-ordinated by CVSE Inspector Peter Doyle and Const. Mike Damien of the Mer-ritt RCMP.

As we all can see, this was a very successful campaign. Many unsafe and/or defective commer-cial vehicles were removed from our highways and/or dealt with accordingly, thus creating safer roads.

At the same time, I would like to note members of the HP unit, FNP, and all other who partici-pated in this campaign. Thank you for your participation in keeping our highways safe.

81 tickets issued in August commercial vehicle safety blitz

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(NC) It’s a fall ritual to get our homes, cars and even ourselves ready for the colder weather. How many of us, though, con-sider the impact of the changing season on our pets?

Michele Dixon, a health and nutrition specialist with Petcurean, says there are simple things we can do to keep our pets healthy and safe through the fall

and winter months. Here are some that

top the list:• Cooler weather usu-

ally brings dry air so using a humidifier will help to keep the nose and throat of our dogs and cats from drying out.

It’s the same for their coat and skin. Dog or cat food with omega oils will help support a healthy coat and skin.

• Choose pet-friendly ice and snow melters that won’t irritate paws or stomachs, especially if your dog or cat licks its paws after being outside.

• Protect your dog’s paws with a wax prod-uct designed for this purpose by forming a dense, breathable bond, which helps prevent snow buildup during outdoor exercise.

After walks, wipe away any snow or ice from your dog’s feet, legs and belly.

• Poor weather and decreased daylight may cause limited visibility for drivers at night so take extra precautions, includ-ing using a leash when walking your pets.

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(NC) — Our holiday snapshots and portraits are never com-plete without the family pet, so why not take that extra step to help your cat or dog look fabulously festive for their seasonal snapshot?

To get your pet looking picture-pawfect Purina is partnering with master groomer Cheryl McNaughten to offer the following insider techniques:

Primp my paws• Be sure to always de-mat your dog before washing

him or her; if you wash a matted dog the fur tends to “felt” and get worse.

• Brush out your pet’s hair as you blow dry their coat (always on a low setting) to give even the curliest poodle a straight ‘do.

• Feel free to use all-natural and pet friendly styling products to help shape your pooch’s hair into a desired style.

Make me sparkleFor those more daring pets and pet owners,

McNaughten recommends adding some doggie dazzle including:

• Festive frosted tips – dogs with lighter hair can be dyed using powdered drink crystals to add colour. Never use permanent or real hair dyes.

• Consider holiday nails – paint your dog’s paws a fes-

tive green and red. Be sure to use natural, pet-friendly nail polish in case your pooch bites his nails.

• Permanent holiday décor – shave a holiday shape like a star into your dog’s fur.

• If your pet doesn’t have the patience for beautifica-tion, consider a festive accessory like reindeer antlers or a red ribbon for that added holiday touch.

Now that your four legged friend is fancy and looking fabulous, it’s time for them to make their mark.

This year, Canadians are invited to submit their favourite pet photos to www.wonderfurwinter.ca. The dogs and cats with the most votes have the chance to be featured on the Purina Wonderfur Winter holiday treats package next year.

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(NC) The potential benefits of grain and glu-ten-free diets are a trendy topic of discussion in the grocery aisle today, but pet owners often have similar questions about whether these diets are right for their cat or dog.

Michele Dixon, a health and nutrition spe-cialist with Petcurean, gives us some important facts before removing grains from your pet’s diet

Consider the following:• While food allergies

can sometimes be related to a grain-based protein, such as corn or wheat, it is often a source of meat protein that causes the allergic reaction.

• If you suspect your pet has a specific grain allergy, immediate elimi-nation of all grains from your pet’s diet is not nec-essary.

• Grains can be a quick and excellent source of highly digestible energy for your pet when they are ground and moderately

cooked. Dogs and cats do not digest raw starches or whole grains very well.

• Pet owners, who are looking to eliminate grains from their pet’s food as part of a low-carb diet should be aware a grain-free diet doesn’t necessar-ily mean it is low in car-bohydrates. Other types of carbohydrates might be included in the recipe, such as potatoes, tapioca or peas. So knowing what to look for is very impor-tant. www.newscanada.com

Is a grain-free diet right for your pet?

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As Chief, I will strive that we work together as a team so our Band becomes healthy in mind and spirit, both economically and socially. As a team, we will nd solutions to overcome our problems, be they little or big, within or outside the community.

EDUCATION & JOBS:• To have well-paying jobs and successful businesses by way of education and training. We are in a time of opportunity.

MEMBERSHIP:• To improve communication to all members.• To include all members on and off reserve, in events and plans.

OTHER PARTNERS:• To work with other Bands and groups on cooperative

ventures such as the Nicola Native Lodge and the Grasslands. Decisions must be made.

This week, purchase a smile cookie from the local Tim Hortons and you could help bring a smile to someone else’s face.

The Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign is on until Sept. 29 and proceeds from each of the happy desserts sold at the local store will benefit the Nicola Valley and District Food Bank.

The annual national campaign began in 1996 in Hamilton, Ont. as a way to raise money for Children’s Hospital in Ontario.

Each cookie costs $1 plus tax, with $1 going to the food bank.

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(NC) — More than 90 per cent of Canadian seniors currently receive their federal government payments by direct deposit, so why are the remaining 10 per cent holding out? Perhaps because of fear of the unknown, misconceptions about how the process works or they may simply be unaware the service even exists.

The federal government is phasing out cheques for all of its payments, including Old Age Security (OAS), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and the Guaranteed Income Supplement, so any seniors who have not enrolled yet should do so as soon as pos-sible.

There is virtually no risk of a payment being lost, stolen or damaged due to a postal strike, for example.

For those who like to travel, there is no need to stay home in order to be able to pick up the mail when cheques come in each month.

For people on fixed incomes, automatic deposits provide assurance that their money will always be there when they need it, on the day it is due.

If seniors find it uncomfortable doing their busi-ness on the Internet, they can still visit their local bank branch and make the necessary arrangements in person. All they have to do is fill out a form, which the bank can help them do. Once the form is pro-cessed, payments from that point on will be depos-ited directly into their bank account.

Direct deposit will help save you time and puts money in your pocket faster and more reliably. Seniors don’t need to have a computer and can still go to the bank to pay bills and update bank books.

For those who are online, or who have a trusted advisor or caregiver, the direct deposit enrolment form can be found at directdeposit.gc.ca.

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GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD

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FANTASTIC VIEWS

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OPPORTUNITY

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IN LOWER NICOLA

3 bedrm home on 0.35 acre lot with creek at the side. Open plan upstairs with a galley kitchen. Recent reno downstairs, new roof in 2004 and new HW tank. Has detached garage/shop.

#1993 $415,000

DETACHED SHOP

Unique modern open fl oor plan, 4 bedrms up with master suite with vaulted ceilings, soaker tub & WI closet, bright kitchen & family rm. Has double plus detached 26x26 shop & RV parking.

#1957 $199,900

INCREDIBLE VALUE

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

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SPOTLESS HOME

4 bedrm home, centrally located. New HW tank & boiler in 2011, new metal roof, HE gas F/P, updated windows, UG sprinklers & freshly painted. Spacious backyard, RV parking, single garage.

#1995 $299,000

OPPORTUNITY

Great holding property with 4 lots, one with cozy 1 bedrm rental home plus 3 other lots (zoned C2) being sold as a package. Has a single car garage. Close to downtown core.

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ON HALF ACRE LOT

Custom fi nished 3 bedroom rancher on ½ acre lot with double garage & detached shop. Home is high end fi nished top to bottom. Enjoy the master bedrm 5 pce ensuite. Centrally located.

#2043 $89,900

WHY RENT

This 3 bedrm home has had some updates, laminate fl ooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bedrms, 2 baths. Strata fees heat and hot water.

#1990 $369,000

NEW BENCH HOME

New 3 bedrm home with gorgeous views of the valley. Home has open concept design, deluxe kitchen, security system. Water reservoir tax has been paid. Home Warranty. Seller will pay GST.

#1863 $549,900

SENSATIONAL

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

#1759 $455,000

MANICURED LOT

Gorgeous 5 bedrm family home on large corner lot. Home has HW fl ooring throughout with ceramic tile in kitchen & baths. Extra large kitchen with open concept. Fully fi nished bsmt & a double garage.

#1671 $329,000

QUIET LOCATION

Nice family home with 3 bedrms up, 3 pce ensuite, large living rm with gas F/P, big kitchen, covered deck off dining rm. Has 2 bedrms down, in-fl oor heating. Double garage and close to school.

#2015 $499,000

FANTASTIC VIEWS

Cozy & impressive home with entry way with oak fl oors & Victorian front doors & stained glass windows, bathrms refurbished with vintage tubs. Geothermal heating, 4 bedrms, 3 baths.

#1892 $149,000

WALK TO AMENITIES

3 bedroom home in downtown core. Great for home-based business. Has a detached garage 21x23 with lane access. Fenced backyard with sundeck.

#2108 $165,000

GREAT CURB APPEAL

Charming 2 bedroom home with fresh paint, roof, updated windows & kitchen. 12x12 patio off sundeck, in a quiet neighbourhood, centrally located with lane access, RV parking & shop.

#2049 $298,500

IMMACULATE DUPLEX

Immaculate side by side duplex with approx. 960 sq.ft. & 2 bedrms per side. Reno’s in 2004 & 2007 include fl ooring, plumbing, electrical, furnaces, HW tanks & Mill Creek kitchen & both baths. Has detached 16x24 shop.garage.

#2010 $289,000

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

Great 4 bedrm home with HW fl oors, open concept with big kitchen & comes with appl. Some reno’s have been done like new roof, windows & exterior doors. Main bath has jetted soaker tub.

#2027 $509,900

EXECUTIVE HOME

Executive 5 bedrm, 3 bath home the HW fl oors, slate tile, gourmet chef’s kitchen with Maple shaker cabinets. Large living rm, den & family rm with sliding doors to deck. Fully fi nished basement.

#2100 $389,000

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SUN VALLEY COURT

Nice end unit townhome with bigger yard. Tastefully decorated, 3 bedrms plus offi ce, 3 pce ensuite, open fl oor plan on main plus laundry & 2 pce powder room. Double garage

#2079 $269,900

CLOSE TO SCHOOL

Very nice 4 bedroom home with open fl oor plan and high cathedral ceilings. Has 1 bedrm and laundry on main, 3 bedrms up and ensuite with jetted tub. Has fenced backyard. Includes 3 appliances.

#1963 $299,900

QUIET CUL DE SAC

West Coast contemporary home on quiet street. 3 bedrms, den, 2.5 baths, elegant fl ooring. 13x18 living rm with 17 ft vaulted ceilings. Kitchen with wrap around counters. 3 pce ensuite. Private backyard.

#1988 $246,300

SPOTLESS RANCHER

One level home with 2 master bedrms + den & offi ce (or 3rd bedrm). Each bedrm has its own ensuite. Has 536 sq.ft. covered deck and 20x16 detached shop with concrete fl oors.

#1951 $75,000

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Great property for fi rst time buyers or retirees. has large living and dining room with balcony and storage. Currently rented. Why rent when you can own.

#2014 $165,000

FIRST TIME BUYERS

Cozy 2 bedrm home in good area, close to downtown. Home has had upgrades over the past few years – metal roof, insulation, fl ooring, light fi xtures, countertops & paint.

#1921 $184,900

LARGE YARD

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#1836 $314,900

FANTASTIC VIEWS

3 bedroom rancher with views of the Nicola Valley. Just 2 yrs new with open fl oor plan, vaulted ceilings in kitchen, eating area and family room. 20x24 garage with 10 ft ceilings

#2031 $359,900

NEW RANCHER

Great views from this Bench rancher with full walkout basement. HW, porcelain & carpet fl ooring. Vaulted ceilings, open design kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 2 baths. Bsmt roughed in inlaw suite.

#2103 $298,000

REVENUE FOURPLEX

Side by side fourplex on a 1/3 of an acre. Has been renovated inside & out including roof & septic system. Monthly rental revenue is currently $2670. Cooperative water. Desirable location

#1981 $267,500

CORNER LOT

Good location close to schools & shopping in desired neighbourhood. 2 bedrms up, 4 pce bath, large living rm and sundeck plus 2 bedrms down and 1 bath with large family room.

#1861 $395,000

REMARKABLE HOME

Perfect for family in good neighbourhood & close to school. 3 bedrms on main, large open kitchen with nook, 3 gas F/S’s, 2 bedrms down & summer kitchen. Large fenced backyard.

#1950 $75,000

WHY RENT?

Why rent when you can own your own 2 bedroom apartment. Great for retirees, fi rst time buyers. Has a balcony and storage, large living & dining room. Strata fees $216 per month.

#2013 $319,000

APPEALING YARD

Fantastic 3 bedrm home with private oasis in backyard, pond & water features. Main fl oor has new kitchen w/eating area, 2 bedrms, laundry & family rm with hobby rm & games rm downstairs.

#2034 $239,000

BEAUTIFUL HERITAGE HOME

Beautifully fi nished 2 bdrm heritage home on 0.25 acre lot with new carport. Home has been completely restored including new windows, roof, kitchen & bathrm. 9 ½ ft ceilings, new plumbing

#2016 $187,900

START OR RETIRE HERE

Great starter or retirement home on huge 120x100 lot. Well kept older 2 bedrm home with family room & den in fully fi n. bsmt. Has single garage, storage sheds, RV prkg & lane access.

#1997 $419,900

EXECUTIVE BENCH HOME

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

#2022 $439,000

RIVERFRONT PROPERTY

Executive 3 bedrm rancher on immaculate ½ acre lot backing onto Nicola River. Features 3 bedrms, 2 baths, 1900+ sq.ft. with maple HW, ceramic tile & large 475 sq.ft. covered deck.

#2018 $229,000

ROOM FOR SHOP

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GREAT LOCATION

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#2023 $290,000

HAVE A BIG FAMILY?

Perfect for large family with 4 bedroom plus an additional 2 bedrm inlaw suite, den & play roo. Nice fenced yard for children or pets. Lane access. Community parks are close by.

#2051 $370,000

RENOVATED HOME

4 bedrm rancher with fully fi nished basement and fantastic valley views. Reno’s include new Mill Creek kitchen, 2 new baths, new furnace & HW tank, newer windows & large back deck. RV parking.

#2050 $334,900

IN QUIET CUL DE SAC

Spacious 4 bedrm home with open design, 3 pce ensuite, large back porch, huge backyard with nice sundeck and a garden area. Inlcudes 2 bedrm bsmt suite. 26x24 double garage.

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#2080 $234,900

DETACHED SHOP

3 bedroom family home close to schools. Bavarian style home with large living rm & kitchen. New HE furnace in 2011, large rec.rm with dry bar downstairs. 24x24 detached shop/garage.

#2086 $227,000

FULLY FENCED YARD

Nice family home in quiet cul de sac with fully fenced yard, fruit trees, lots of storage, carport & RV parking. 3 bedrms up, 2 down, bright kitchen with eating area, rec.rm & workshop area down.

#2038 $329,000

GREAT BENCH HOME

Completely renovated 4 bedrm home with new kitchen, fl ooring, new bathrms up & down, extra spacious fl oor plan with open concept living. Large lot, covered carport, RV parking.

#2115 $149,900

FANTASTIC VALUE

Beautiful rancher with 2 bedrms plus den/hobby rm completely updated including all fl ooring, paint & most fi xtures. Extra parking in rear. Centrally located & within easy walk to shopping.

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GARDENERS DELIGHT

Lush & green 19,500 sq.ft. lot in the city. Fruit trees & vegetable garden with nicelymanicured lawn. 2 bedrm on main plus 2 in bsmt. Has cold storage for canning. New siding & windows.

#1967 $74,500

MOBILE WITH ADDITION

2 bedrm mobile with addition, large enclosed porch & a family room. Nice tidy yard with covered patio & close to river to dip your feet in the summer. Includes appliances.

#2052 $329,000

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

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

#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

CURB APPEAL

Book an appt. to view this 3 bedrm bungalow with fenced lot, mature landscaping & lane access. Private patio with hot tub. Open oak kitchen/dining room. Family room with wood airtight.

#1982 $169,900

INVESTMENT

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.

#2097 $279,000

PRIVATE OASIS

Totally renovated home, tastefully decorated, 4 bedrms, 2 baths plus sunroom, custom kitchen with granite counters, fantastic bathrm with high end fi xtures. Incredible backyard with water features.

#2104 $319,300

EXQUISITE RANCHER

Very nice 3 yr old rancher with fenced backyard. 3 bedrooms, ensuite and W/I closet in large master bedrm, fully open concept with great kitchen. Tastefully fi nished and equipped with good appliances.

#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.

#2105 $289,900

UNIQUE HERITAGE HOME

In downtown core & close to all amenities. 2 bedrms on main with master suite on top fl oor with huge ensuite. Victorian classic kitchen with all appl., 9 ft ceilings, laundry on main & huge rec.rm.

#2089 $65,000

INVESTORS

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.

BONUSBONUS

#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.

#2110 $127,500

GREAT STARTER HOME

Very clean home with 3 bedrooms up, 2 baths, new tile and newer fl ooring in living room, kitchen countertops have been replaced. Close to school. Has carport in back with lane access.

#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.

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#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.

NEWNEW

#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.

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#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.

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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.

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#2099 $169,000

HUGE SHOP

Excellent starter home in Lower Nicola on 0.72 acre lot with 48x48 shop. Home has 2 bedrms, 1152 sq.ft. gas fi replace. A work in progress but the neighbourhood but the results can be fantastic.

#1998 $469,900

FANTASTIC VIEWS

Gorgeous home with gourmet kitchen, S/S appliances, large balcony off living & dining rooms with views. 4 bedrms, 3 baths, fully fi nished bsmt with wet bar, games room. Professionally landscaped. Lots of parking.

#2044 $527,400

OPPORTUNITY

Great opportunity to get into the rental market. 6 strata titled strata units, within walking distance to all amenities. Being sold below assessed value at $87,900 per unit. All currently rented.

#2088 $275,900

IN LOWER NICOLA

3 bedrm home on 0.35 acre lot with creek at the side. Open plan upstairs with a galley kitchen. Recent reno downstairs, new roof in 2004 and new HW tank. Has detached garage/shop.

#1993 $415,000

DETACHED SHOP

Unique modern open fl oor plan, 4 bedrms up with master suite with vaulted ceilings, soaker tub & WI closet, bright kitchen & family rm. Has double plus detached 26x26 shop & RV parking.

#1957 $199,900

INCREDIBLE VALUE

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

#2053 $244,900

SPOTLESS HOME

4 bedrm home, centrally located. New HW tank & boiler in 2011, new metal roof, HE gas F/P, updated windows, UG sprinklers & freshly painted. Spacious backyard, RV parking, single garage.

#1995 $299,000

OPPORTUNITY

Great holding property with 4 lots, one with cozy 1 bedrm rental home plus 3 other lots (zoned C2) being sold as a package. Has a single car garage. Close to downtown core.

#1917 $515,000

ON HALF ACRE LOT

Custom fi nished 3 bedroom rancher on ½ acre lot with double garage & detached shop. Home is high end fi nished top to bottom. Enjoy the master bedrm 5 pce ensuite. Centrally located.

#2043 $89,900

WHY RENT

This 3 bedrm home has had some updates, laminate fl ooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bedrms, 2 baths. Strata fees heat and hot water.

#1990 $369,000

NEW BENCH HOME

New 3 bedrm home with gorgeous views of the valley. Home has open concept design, deluxe kitchen, security system. Water reservoir tax has been paid. Home Warranty. Seller will pay GST.

#1863 $549,900

SENSATIONAL

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

#1759 $455,000

MANICURED LOT

Gorgeous 5 bedrm family home on large corner lot. Home has HW fl ooring throughout with ceramic tile in kitchen & baths. Extra large kitchen with open concept. Fully fi nished bsmt & a double garage.

#1671 $329,000

QUIET LOCATION

Nice family home with 3 bedrms up, 3 pce ensuite, large living rm with gas F/P, big kitchen, covered deck off dining rm. Has 2 bedrms down, in-fl oor heating. Double garage and close to school.

#2015 $499,000

FANTASTIC VIEWS

Cozy & impressive home with entry way with oak fl oors & Victorian front doors & stained glass windows, bathrms refurbished with vintage tubs. Geothermal heating, 4 bedrms, 3 baths.

#1892 $149,000

WALK TO AMENITIES

3 bedroom home in downtown core. Great for home-based business. Has a detached garage 21x23 with lane access. Fenced backyard with sundeck.

#2108 $165,000

GREAT CURB APPEAL

Charming 2 bedroom home with fresh paint, roof, updated windows & kitchen. 12x12 patio off sundeck, in a quiet neighbourhood, centrally located with lane access, RV parking & shop.

#2049 $298,500

IMMACULATE DUPLEX

Immaculate side by side duplex with approx. 960 sq.ft. & 2 bedrms per side. Reno’s in 2004 & 2007 include fl ooring, plumbing, electrical, furnaces, HW tanks & Mill Creek kitchen & both baths. Has detached 16x24 shop.garage.

#2010 $289,000

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

Great 4 bedrm home with HW fl oors, open concept with big kitchen & comes with appl. Some reno’s have been done like new roof, windows & exterior doors. Main bath has jetted soaker tub.

#2027 $509,900

EXECUTIVE HOME

Executive 5 bedrm, 3 bath home the HW fl oors, slate tile, gourmet chef’s kitchen with Maple shaker cabinets. Large living rm, den & family rm with sliding doors to deck. Fully fi nished basement.

#2100 $389,000

EXTRA HALF LOT

Perfect for large family with 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths, stainless steel appliances, BI vac, A/C. Great yard with patio gazebo, UG & drip irrigation, double garage and extra parking on 1.5 lots.

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#1825 $214,900

SUN VALLEY COURT

Nice end unit townhome with bigger yard. Tastefully decorated, 3 bedrms plus offi ce, 3 pce ensuite, open fl oor plan on main plus laundry & 2 pce powder room. Double garage

#2079 $269,900

CLOSE TO SCHOOL

Very nice 4 bedroom home with open fl oor plan and high cathedral ceilings. Has 1 bedrm and laundry on main, 3 bedrms up and ensuite with jetted tub. Has fenced backyard. Includes 3 appliances.

#1963 $299,900

QUIET CUL DE SAC

West Coast contemporary home on quiet street. 3 bedrms, den, 2.5 baths, elegant fl ooring. 13x18 living rm with 17 ft vaulted ceilings. Kitchen with wrap around counters. 3 pce ensuite. Private backyard.

#1988 $246,300

SPOTLESS RANCHER

One level home with 2 master bedrms + den & offi ce (or 3rd bedrm). Each bedrm has its own ensuite. Has 536 sq.ft. covered deck and 20x16 detached shop with concrete fl oors.

#1951 $75,000

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Great property for fi rst time buyers or retirees. has large living and dining room with balcony and storage. Currently rented. Why rent when you can own.

#2014 $165,000

FIRST TIME BUYERS

Cozy 2 bedrm home in good area, close to downtown. Home has had upgrades over the past few years – metal roof, insulation, fl ooring, light fi xtures, countertops & paint.

#1921 $184,900

LARGE YARD

Great home with 2 bedrms, open fl oor plan with newer high quality laminate throughout. Recent upgrades in kitchen include countertops & lower cabinets. Most windows replaced. Lots of RV parking

#1836 $314,900

FANTASTIC VIEWS

3 bedroom rancher with views of the Nicola Valley. Just 2 yrs new with open fl oor plan, vaulted ceilings in kitchen, eating area and family room. 20x24 garage with 10 ft ceilings

#2031 $359,900

NEW RANCHER

Great views from this Bench rancher with full walkout basement. HW, porcelain & carpet fl ooring. Vaulted ceilings, open design kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 2 baths. Bsmt roughed in inlaw suite.

#2103 $298,000

REVENUE FOURPLEX

Side by side fourplex on a 1/3 of an acre. Has been renovated inside & out including roof & septic system. Monthly rental revenue is currently $2670. Cooperative water. Desirable location

#1981 $267,500

CORNER LOT

Good location close to schools & shopping in desired neighbourhood. 2 bedrms up, 4 pce bath, large living rm and sundeck plus 2 bedrms down and 1 bath with large family room.

#1861 $395,000

REMARKABLE HOME

Perfect for family in good neighbourhood & close to school. 3 bedrms on main, large open kitchen with nook, 3 gas F/S’s, 2 bedrms down & summer kitchen. Large fenced backyard.

#1950 $75,000

WHY RENT?

Why rent when you can own your own 2 bedroom apartment. Great for retirees, fi rst time buyers. Has a balcony and storage, large living & dining room. Strata fees $216 per month.

#2013 $319,000

APPEALING YARD

Fantastic 3 bedrm home with private oasis in backyard, pond & water features. Main fl oor has new kitchen w/eating area, 2 bedrms, laundry & family rm with hobby rm & games rm downstairs.

#2034 $239,000

BEAUTIFUL HERITAGE HOME

Beautifully fi nished 2 bdrm heritage home on 0.25 acre lot with new carport. Home has been completely restored including new windows, roof, kitchen & bathrm. 9 ½ ft ceilings, new plumbing

#2016 $187,900

START OR RETIRE HERE

Great starter or retirement home on huge 120x100 lot. Well kept older 2 bedrm home with family room & den in fully fi n. bsmt. Has single garage, storage sheds, RV prkg & lane access.

#1997 $419,900

EXECUTIVE BENCH HOME

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

#2022 $439,000

RIVERFRONT PROPERTY

Executive 3 bedrm rancher on immaculate ½ acre lot backing onto Nicola River. Features 3 bedrms, 2 baths, 1900+ sq.ft. with maple HW, ceramic tile & large 475 sq.ft. covered deck.

#2018 $229,000

ROOM FOR SHOP

Nice family home with 3 bedrms on the main, large kitchen and living room. Has a full bsmt including inlaw suite with 1 bedrm & kitchen. Lots of storage, lane access & room for garage or shop.

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#2035 $189,000

GREAT LOCATION

3 bedrms on the main, possible 4th down. Kitchen is bright & cheery with new counters & cabinets. Laminate & tile fl oors. Fully fi n. bsmt with big family rm, offi ce & storage.

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#2023 $290,000

HAVE A BIG FAMILY?

Perfect for large family with 4 bedroom plus an additional 2 bedrm inlaw suite, den & play roo. Nice fenced yard for children or pets. Lane access. Community parks are close by.

#2051 $370,000

RENOVATED HOME

4 bedrm rancher with fully fi nished basement and fantastic valley views. Reno’s include new Mill Creek kitchen, 2 new baths, new furnace & HW tank, newer windows & large back deck. RV parking.

#2050 $334,900

IN QUIET CUL DE SAC

Spacious 4 bedrm home with open design, 3 pce ensuite, large back porch, huge backyard with nice sundeck and a garden area. Inlcudes 2 bedrm bsmt suite. 26x24 double garage.

SOLDSOLD

#2080 $234,900

DETACHED SHOP

3 bedroom family home close to schools. Bavarian style home with large living rm & kitchen. New HE furnace in 2011, large rec.rm with dry bar downstairs. 24x24 detached shop/garage.

#2086 $227,000

FULLY FENCED YARD

Nice family home in quiet cul de sac with fully fenced yard, fruit trees, lots of storage, carport & RV parking. 3 bedrms up, 2 down, bright kitchen with eating area, rec.rm & workshop area down.

#2038 $329,000

GREAT BENCH HOME

Completely renovated 4 bedrm home with new kitchen, fl ooring, new bathrms up & down, extra spacious fl oor plan with open concept living. Large lot, covered carport, RV parking.

#2115 $149,900

FANTASTIC VALUE

Beautiful rancher with 2 bedrms plus den/hobby rm completely updated including all fl ooring, paint & most fi xtures. Extra parking in rear. Centrally located & within easy walk to shopping.

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GARDENERS DELIGHT

Lush & green 19,500 sq.ft. lot in the city. Fruit trees & vegetable garden with nicelymanicured lawn. 2 bedrm on main plus 2 in bsmt. Has cold storage for canning. New siding & windows.

#1967 $74,500

MOBILE WITH ADDITION

2 bedrm mobile with addition, large enclosed porch & a family room. Nice tidy yard with covered patio & close to river to dip your feet in the summer. Includes appliances.

#2052 $329,000

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

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

#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

CURB APPEAL

Book an appt. to view this 3 bedrm bungalow with fenced lot, mature landscaping & lane access. Private patio with hot tub. Open oak kitchen/dining room. Family room with wood airtight.

#1982 $169,900

INVESTMENT

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.

#2097 $279,000

PRIVATE OASIS

Totally renovated home, tastefully decorated, 4 bedrms, 2 baths plus sunroom, custom kitchen with granite counters, fantastic bathrm with high end fi xtures. Incredible backyard with water features.

#2104 $319,300

EXQUISITE RANCHER

Very nice 3 yr old rancher with fenced backyard. 3 bedrooms, ensuite and W/I closet in large master bedrm, fully open concept with great kitchen. Tastefully fi nished and equipped with good appliances.

#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.

#2105 $289,900

UNIQUE HERITAGE HOME

In downtown core & close to all amenities. 2 bedrms on main with master suite on top fl oor with huge ensuite. Victorian classic kitchen with all appl., 9 ft ceilings, laundry on main & huge rec.rm.

#2089 $65,000

INVESTORS

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.

BONUSBONUS

#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.

#2110 $127,500

GREAT STARTER HOME

Very clean home with 3 bedrooms up, 2 baths, new tile and newer fl ooring in living room, kitchen countertops have been replaced. Close to school. Has carport in back with lane access.

#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.

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#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.

NEWNEW

#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.

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#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.

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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.

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LARGE VIEW LOT

#1900 $83,000

Large estate size on with beautiful panoramic views of the Nicola River and bordering ranch lands. All this within the city limits and walking distance to shopping

FANTASTIC 27.48 ACRES

#2094 $459,000

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

#1971 $1,250,000

Gorgeous property with approx. 1 mile of Guichon Creek fl owing through the property. A great variety of land and possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR, Old farm house used for seasonal cabin. 2 titles.

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#1891 $429,000

29.9 acres just 20 mins outside of Merritt. Gentle slope with year round creek. Great horse property fenced & cross-fenced. Home has 3 bedrms 2 bath, huge living room and fantastic views.

ON 4.64 ACRES

#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

HORSE PROPERTY

#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.

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.

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.

PRESTIGIOUS HOME

#1837 $780,000

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

AT NICOLA LAKE

#1926 $898,000

Gorgeous waterfront family retreat, beautifully landscaped with 36 ft concrete pad wharf. Home has over 2600 sq.ft., huge sundeck, open design kitchen, ceramic & HW fl ooring & much 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AT NICOLA LAKE

#2030 $198,500

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The life charter of the Charterer

In an age of fast moral decline, we need to take a hard look at moral issues of our day and ask, “Where do we stand and what should we be doing?”

More so, the ques-tion could be popped up as: “Exactly what does the Bible say on the issue?”

The banner that has been displayed on a street for a few years in support to right to life by the Pro-Life Society of Kamloops bore a heart-searching message again this month.

If we were to simpli-fy the question of what has happened to moral-

ity in our culture, from a human perspective we could say that there are two major factors that have contributed to moral decline in West-ern culture:

Secular humanismThe evolutionary

theoryMan, at his best, is a

fallen creature, captive to moral depravity and sin. But from a human perspective, the above two factors have affected us more than we may ever know.

The Right to Life subject is not merely an abortion issue. It is the issue that is affect-ing everything in our culture.

Our nation’s moral decline is definitely related to our culture’s viewpoint about life.

Speaking of Darwin’s theory of evolution, a leading humanist maga-zine stated a few years ago: “Darwin’s discov-ery of the principle of evolution sounded the

death knell of religious and moral values.

“It removed the ground from under the feet of traditional and moral religion.”

To address the issue of right to life biblically, we need to look at three things:

We must understand God created human life (Gen.2:7; Job 31:15; 33:4).

Human life in the Bible is not defined by functions of human body.

The body without the spirit is dead (James 2:26). The principle of human life that makes it sacred is totally and radically different from all animal and plant life.

Christians have respect for all kinds of life. But there is only one life we hold as sacred, namely human life, created in the image of God and after His likeness.

NARAYAN MITRAYou Gotta HaveFAITH

See ‘Cultural’ Page 19

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We must understand God’s control over human life (Job 34:14-15).

The secular human-ists and all who oppose the sanctity of human life violently oppose the idea that God is sover-eign over human life.

Every believer who truly understands the issue of right to life, argues it from the standpoint of God’s sovereignty over human life.

God, and not man, is in control of life and death. The Chris-tian believes that the human life is totally under the control of God. It is not our part to “play God” and take life or hasten death.

We must understand God’s concern for human life (Job 10:8-12; Mt. 6:25-26).

The fact that God is concerned about human life should make us concerned about right to life. Man is of more value to Him than animals or things (we might add that babies in wombs are more valuable than whales trapped in ice).

We must, therefore, face the moral issue of murder. The rampant

rise in murder alone is enough to prove that our society’s abandon-ment of sanctity of life has come full circle.

Murder has always been wrong – it is God’s holy and righ-teous standard. Yet we continue to refuse to do what God has said.

We must face the moral issue of abor-tion (Ex. 21:22,23). The abortion issue is not simply an issue of killing babies in the womb, as horrible and detestable as that is.

The issue does not stop there. The medi-cal atrocities of Nazi Germany only a gen-eration ago began with the same realization and self-justification, even the same termi-nologies that we hear today regarding issues of abortion and eutha-nasia.

We also must face the moral issue of euthanasia which car-ries the misnomer of “mercy killing.”

Physical suffering or handicap is never a reason for taking a person’s life (Ex. 4:11; Job 2:4-10; 27:1-6; 42:12). Abortion was all the foundation that euthanasia advocates needed.

Today, we might

well be fighting for our lives and lives of everyone who someday might be arbitrarily designated as “unwor-thy” of living and thus put to death by the state.

We must face the unspeakable moral issue of abuse, includ-ing parental abuse and spousal abuse. We not only kill those we don’t want in our society, we beat up the ones who live.

The Bible is clear

that any kind of abuse is a violation of sanc-tity of human life. It emphatically declares that life begins at the very moment of con-ception.

This has always been the historic Chris-tian position and it is being compromised only by way of cultural pressure that is being exerted today.

To believe other-wise, is to champion a lost cause – medically as well as theologically.

Narayan Mitra is the pas-tor of Merritt Baptist Church.

[email protected]

The views expressed in

this column don’t neces-sarily reflect those of the Merritt Herald and its staff. The Herald welcomes qualified writers with views on this or other faiths to submit their work to [email protected], to be considered for publication.

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Sa Sang medicine in Korea

Through history, there seems to have been a common trend across various cultures for experienced healers to observe over time a difference in basic bodily constitutions amongst their patients, despite all having the same internal organs. The Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates categorized humans into four tempera-ments: sanguine, cho-leric, melancholic, and phlegmatic, named for four bodily fluids which were believed to affect human per-sonality, behaviour, and health. Early on, Eastern societies also

developed comparable philosophical theories and concepts about nature, also applicable to both human society and the human body, with Yin and Yang being the most famil-iar to westerners. Such ideas became central to their cultures.

About 120 years ago in Korea, a doctor named Dr. Lee Jhe Ma began to categorize people into four medi-cal types of tempera-ments, and he used this as an approach to diagnosis and medical treatment. Prior to this, Dr. Lee had prescribed the same medicine to two patients who showed the same symptoms, yet one patient lived while the other one died. He was so frustrated with this shocking incident that he started doing research on human body constitutions, and developed his own

theory called Sa Sang medicine. According to this theory, from birth, people differ in the size and strength of their internal organs, most notably the lungs, liver, spleen, and kidneys. This causes differ-ences in disposition and character, and leads to more indi-vidualized diseases, and thus treatment should be individually tailored also. Dr. Lee’s approach has now become very popular and useful.

To give one exam-ple, the Tai Yin type has a large liver and small lungs and so is well developed around

the waist; they are usu-ally tall, fatty, big (espe-cially in hands and feet), and their skel-etal structure appears strong. Their character is dignified but inscru-table. This type of per-son has a good appe-tite, eats well and a lot, and may even hurt their stomach due to irregular or excessive eating. They also have a weak lung system so are susceptible to dis-eases like asthma and bronchitis. Sweating is good for this type.

In the book The Edge Effect, author Eric R. Braverman, M.D. categorizes brain con-stitution into four types

which are governed by four types of hor-mones.

He analyzes each type’s features, merits and weaknesses, their challenges from a medical viewpoint, and treatment solutions through lifestyle chang-es and food therapy.

His approach is very similar to that of Sa Sang medicine.

Sa Sang medicine has defects also, such as ambiguity in distin-guishing the constitu-tions and use of a stereotyping approach. Yet it is still very help-ful in disease treatment and prevention. I can say that Sa Sang is one of the best methods in modern world medi-cine to have the “3P” benefits; it is preven-tive, predictive, and personalized. A small example: beef is good for the Tai Yin type, while pork is good for the Shao Yang type.

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Stay restedFactors that may increase

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coming on, and don’t go into work if you wake up with a fever, aches and pains, or are coughing, sniffling, and sneez-ing.

Wash your hands Yes, we have all heard this

over and over, but hand wash-ing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illness. The cold and flu virus-es can spread through indirect contact such as touching objects like door handles, and can live for two to eight hours on surfaces. Everyone should wash their hands frequently with soap and water, or if

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‘‘‘According to this theory, from birth, people differ in the size and strength of their internal organs.’

— HEALTH COLUMNISTHONG CHUNG

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Team GP W L T OTL PTS

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Penticton 5 4 1 0 0 8

Trail 7 3 3 0 1 7

Merritt 7 3 4 0 0 6

Salmon Arm 6 2 3 0 1 5

Vernon 6 1 2 1 2 5

INTERIOR DIVISION

Team GP W L T OTL PTS

Surrey 6 4 2 0 0 8

Coquitlam 5 3 1 0 1 7

Langley 5 3 1 0 1 7

Prince George 6 2 3 0 1 5

Chilliwack 4 1 2 1 0 3

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Cowichan Valley 6 4 1 0 1 9

Nanaimo 5 3 2 0 0 6

Victoria 6 3 3 0 0 6

Alberni Valley 7 0 7 0 0 0

ISLAND DIVISION

Pure Gould!

Merritt rookie scores twice, including the overtime winner, to lead Cents past the Venomous Ones 3-2

By Ian WebsterTHE [email protected]

If it’s true that big things often come in small packages, then Merritt Centennials’ first-year forward Gavin Gould is a good case in point.

The 16-year-old North Vancouver hockey product, who stands just five-foot eight-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds, scored his team’s first and last goals on Saturday in the Cents’ dramatic come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Vernon Vipers.

Gould’s first tally of the night came at 4:22 of the second period after the Centennials had fallen behind 2-0 in the opening 20 minutes of the game.

“I’d just come off the bench when James Neil saw me and chipped the puck out from the right wall into the middle of the ice,” Gould said. “I made a move to get around one of their forwards and released a quick shot that beat their goalie.”

After Merritt’s Peyton Schaefer evened the game at two apiece late in the second period, and the two teams played a scoreless third, it was Gould again with a golden goal at 1:21 of the first five-minute sudden-death overtime period.

“Shane Poulsen took a shot from the point that was partially blocked,” the youngster said. “I won a bit of a battle for the puck on

the half-wall and passed it to Scotty Patterson down low.

“We did a bit of a tic-tac-toe. I got the puck back, toe-dragged it around the goalie to my backhand and put it in. It was a great play by Scotty to get the puck to me.”

What Gould failed to mention in his initial description of the win-ning goal, but can be seen on the video replay, is that he also had to deftly kick the puck up to his stick with his skates before deking out Austin Smith in the Vipers’ net. It was a nice piece of work for an emerging BCHL star.

“As of right now, that was probably the big-gest goal of my hockey career,” Gould said. “It was pretty special. I hope there’s many more to come.”

After an injury-shortened final season of major midget hockey last year, Gould has made a rather seamless transition to the Junior A game.

“The speed is simi-lar,” he said, “but the

quickness in terms of decision-making is that much faster. You have a lot less time to move and do things with the puck, and mistakes can really come back and bite you.”

“While Gavin’s got to get bigger and stronger, he makes very skilled plays,” Merritt head coach and GM Luke Pierce said. “He’s very patient. He thinks the game at the same level as some of our top guys.”

Gould’s hockey smarts were in evidence against Vernon, as he worked off the left wing for the first time in his hockey career.

Cents announce their 2013-14 lettermen

After a pre-season that saw no players wearing the ‘C’ or ‘A’, the Merritt Centennials officially announced this year’s lettermen.

In an usual move, two veteran Cents’ play-ers have been selected to the team captaincy. Merritt minor hockey product Peyton Schaefer will wear the ‘C’ on the road, while another 20-year-old, Tyler Martin, will do the hon-

ours on home ice.“We just felt that

with no returning letter-men from last season, it would be less pressure on any one individual to have two players share the captain’s load,” Cents head coach and GM Luke Pierce said.

Named as assistant captains were Kamloops native Shane Poulsen, who played for Trail last season, and second-year player Bennett Huber.

Peyton Schaefer Tyler Martin

Shane Poulsen Bennett Huber

‘‘‘[Gavin] thinks the game at the same level as some of our top guys.’

— MERRITT HEAD COACH AND GM LUKE PIERCE

See ‘Cents acquire new

goaltender’ Page 22

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Midget Rep

The Tracker midgets kicked off their hockey season with a pair of out-of-town exhibition games.

On Saturday, Bradley Colter’s two goals led his team to a 4-2 win over South Okanagan in Oliver. Grayson McMaster and Grady Musgrave had the other Merritt goals, while Sam Suzuki delivered an outstanding per-formance in net.

Sunday, it was Colter again with two goals in a 7-2 loss to Sicamous.

Bantam Rep

Merritt’s bantam rep team battled to a 3-3 draw with the Jr. Silverbacks in Salmon Arm on Saturday.

Scoring for the Jr. Cents were Bailey Tomkinson, Sunil Sahota and Cameron St. Louis. Mack Stead went the distance between the pipes.

Peewee Rep

The local peewee reps won twice at home on the weekend, defeating Kamloops 9-1 on Saturday and then the North Shore AAA girls team 5-1 on Sunday.

In the matchup with the Jr. Blazers, Merritt got goals from Talon Zakall (2), Austin Hawkins (2), Liam Kelly (2), Anthony Michel, Makyla Cook and Gillian Moore.

Against the North Shore squad, Spencer Vaughan notched a pair for the homeside, with singles coming from Kelly, Hawkins and Connor Ouellet.

Atom Development

Merritt’s atom Jr. Centennials bat-tled back from an early two-goal deficit to defeat the visiting West Kelowna Warriors 5-3 on Saturday.

Local marksmen were Breanna Ouellet (2), Max Graham, Matthew Newman and Caleb Brackett. Carson Lang and Bryce Garcia split the net-minding duties.

The two teams enjoyed their games so much that they have arranged a rematch for this Sunday in West Kelowna.

Home games on Saturday

11:45 - 1:00 Atom Dev. vs Summerland in Shulus 1:30 - 3:30 Bantam Rep vs Salmon Arm in Merritt 4:00 - 5:30 Atom House vs Chase in Merritt 4:30 - 6:15 Midget House Team 1 vs Team 2 in Shulus 5:45 - 8:00 Midget Rep vs Kelowna in Merritt

SPORTS

“I got thrown on the left side Saturday which was a bit differ-ent because I’ve always been a centreman. But I grew up watching my older brother Malcom play the wing. I texted him before the game and he passed along a few tips. It worked out well.”

Things also went well on Saturday for the Cents’ winning netminder, Connor Lacouvée, who had just been acquired from the Grand Prairie Storm of the Alberta Junior Hockey League earlier in the week to fill in for the injured Russell Sanderson. Lacouvée stopped 32 of 34 Vernon shots to claim the victory.

“I felt pretty good,” Lacouvée said. “I was excited to be playing again. The team around me helped a lot. It was nice to get the win.”

The road to Merritt for the 19-year-old native of Qualicum Beach, B.C. was a cir-cuitous one.

After playing in 20 games last season for the BCHL’s Cowichan Valley Capitals, La- couvé was traded to the Nanaimo Clippers in the summer. The num-bers game (in this case, year of birth) worked against the six-foot-one Lacouvée and the Clips shipped the ’tender to Grand Prairie two days before the start of the BCHL Showcase on September 6.

“I was there only five days,” he said, “and only got in two practices before they told me I’d been traded to Merritt. I’m really happy to back in B.C.”

Lacouvée knows full well that the length of his stay in Merritt is uncertain. He intends to just make the best of the opportunity to play.

“Luke told me not to

worry about the future and just put one foot ahead of the other and focus on the present. There’s not much I can really do except work hard and have a positive attitude.”

Pierce likes what he sees in the team’s new-est acquisition.

“[Connor] com-petes hard,” the coach said. “He didn’t have a chance on either of the goals in Vernon.

Being bigger, he’s more of a puck blocker than Devin [Kero, the Cents’ other healthy netmind-er].”

As for giving Lacouvée the start against the Vipers just days after his arrival in Merritt, Pierce said, “It’s been our plan all along to alternate our two goalies for as long as possible, similar to two years ago with Lino Chimienti and Tyler

Steel. The fact that it’s Connor now and not Russell doesn’t change that plan.”

The Centennials’ win in Vernon was a huge one on several fronts. Not only did it vault Merritt back into fourth place in the BCHL’s highly-competitive Interior Conference, ahead of the Vipers and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, but it was yet another crucial bounce-back perfor-mance following a disappointing effort the night before.

Friday, in front of a lively, youthful crowd of 750 patrons at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, the inconsistent Cents managed to wrestle defeat out of the jaws of victory in a dis-mal 3-2 loss to the visit-ing Trail Smoke Eaters.

Rookies Wayland Williams and Daniel Nachbaur staked Merritt to a 2-0 lead

by the six-minute mark of the second period against the Smokies, but it was all downhill from there. A more-determined Trail squad steadily took the game over. They scored three unanswered goals over the next 40-plus min-utes of hockey, includ-ing the game winner by Jesse Knowler with just 1:13 left to play in the third period.

“Trail wasn’t play-ing very well, and we should have put them away,” Pierce said. “Unfor-tunately, we didn’t play with any real compete level or sense of urgency. It was just a poor game all around and kind of a fitting way to lose, because we didn’t deserve to win.”

The Cents’ injury woes mounted on the weekend as Daniel Nachbaur left Saturday’s game early with a skate laceration on his wrist and did not return.

Nachbaur hopes to be in the lineup this weekend for games against Penticton and Cowichan Valley.

Also hoping to be back in uniform on the weekend are Diego Cuglietta, who is recov-ering from a broken nose, and possibly Tyler Martin.

Definitely still on the shelf are Sanderson, Rhett Wilcox and Zach Hartley.

Sunday’s home game against Cowichan starts at 2 p.m.

OVERTIME

Gavin Gould’s two goals and first star selec-tion in Vernon, com-bined with his goal and an assist from a pair of games against the Trail Smoke Eaters ear-lier, earned the speedy skater an honourable mention in the BCHL’s Player of the Week competition. The win-ner was Powell River’s Kurt Keats.

Cents acquire a new goaltender from Grand Prairie to fi ll in for the injured SandersonFrom Page 21

HAVE GLOVE, WILL TRAVEL Nineteen-year-old net-minder Connor Lacouvée, originally from Qualicum Beach, B.C., comes to Merritt by way of Grand Prairie, Alta., Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley in recent months. Ian Webster/Herald

School sports underway

OFF AND RUNNING Bench’s Max Graham leads the pack at the start of the elementary cross-country run held Wednesday at Central Park. Ian Webster/Herald

BREATHTAKING BUMP Merritt Secondary’s Fallon Fosbery executes a picture-perfect forearm pass during volley-ball action at MSS on Tuesday. Ian Webster/Herald

By Ian WebsterTHE [email protected]

Another busy season of local elementary and secondary school sports has begun.

At Merritt Secondary School, there are four volleyball teams cur-rently in action: Grade 8 boys and girls, junior girls and senior girls.

The senior girls team, coached by Dwayne Suzuki, hosted Sahali and Westsyde Schools from Kamloops on Tuesday of this week. Despite playing extreme-

ly well at times, the Panthers fell in straight sets to both zone rivals.

On the weekend, the senior girls team was in Penticton, where they went 3-3 in six matches against AA, AAA and AAAA schools from around the province.

The junior girls vol-leyball team, coached by Shelly Moorhead, sees its first action on Thursday as they host a pair of Kamloops teams starting at 4 p.m.

The Merritt Second-ary boys soccer team, coached by Mo Ollek

and Guy Dugas, has played two games thus far in their fall schedule. They lost 8-0 to the Sahali Sabres in their opener.

Once again, MSS has a cross-country running team, coached by school principal Bill Lawrence.

Area elementary schools kicked off their athletic season with the first of four cross-coun-try runs on Wednesday at the lunch hour. Bench hosted well over 200 young harriers, ages 6 - 13, at Central Park.

Upcoming runs are Oct. 2 at Nicola Canford (the former Coquihalla Middle School), Oct. 4 at Bench and Oct. 9 at Collettville.

Also slated for the fall is elementary soccer for students in Grades 4 through 7.

Exhibition games will be held on Thursdays for both junior and senior boys and girls teams leading up to the annual district soccer tournament, slated for Friday, Oct. 18 from noon till 3 p.m.

Midget rep Bradley Colter

MINOR HOCKEY REPORT

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

Brownies Thursdays 5:30 - 7 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310Canadian Diabetes AssociationOnce a month, 7 - 9 p.m.Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716CMHA - Merritt ClubhouseFireside Center 2026 Granite Ave.Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pmShirley 250-378-5660Central School PacFirst Tuesday 7 p.m. Lunchroom - 250-378-4892Celebrate Recovery Mondays 7 p.m. New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534Community ChoirMondays 7 p.m. - Fall to SpringCollettville Elementary - 250-378-9899Court Whist - Fun GameWednesdays 7 p.m.at the Seniors Centre250-378-2776

Drop-In SoccerTuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530Drop-In VolleyballMondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212.GuidesMondays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Ladies’ Curling LeagueWednesdays 6 & 8 p.m.Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917Living With Loss Support GroupWednesdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave.250-280-4040Merritt Curling ClubFor League Information 250-378-4423Merritt Duplicate Bridge ClubTuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge ClubsSecond & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788

Merritt Lawn BowlingSun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m.250-378-2950Merritt Lions ClubFirst & Third Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509Merritt Moms PrenatalPost Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - rideE: [email protected]: #merrittbikingNavy League Cadets of CanadaWednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944Merritt Snowmobile ClubSecond Tuesday 7 p.m.Civic Centre 250-315-1082Merritt’s Women in Busi-nessSecond Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851Nicola Naturalist SocietyThird Thursday - 7:00 p.m.NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca

Nicola 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 AssociationLast 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. 250-378-4172

N.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 ndersThursdays 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Patricia Rebekah LodgeSecond & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers CadetsTuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775Royal Canadian Legion #96Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m. - Regular Mtg. Fourth Thursday 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631

Royal 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 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310Teen Centre

Mondays & Fridays 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. 250-378-4878Toastmasters Club 3929Tuesdays 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library - 250-378-58552 4 UTuesdays 2 p.m. at the HospiceSociety - Sue 250-378-2717or Bonnie 250-315-0179Valley 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

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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.

FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY

Chilli cookout, Friday, Sept. 27, 5-7 p.m. in Spirit Square.Come enjoy some great food, goodmusic/stories and make some fabulous friends! Sponsored by a group of Christian friends who would like to encourage our com-munity. Let’s get to know each other better.

GARLIC FESTIVAL! Garlic festival is back celebrating all things garlic! Enjoy another great week-end of garlic, games and entertainment. Come on down, Saturday, Sept. 28 & Sunday, Sept. 29 to Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola.

NV QUILTERS GUILD

“Stash Buster” quilting weekend, Oct. 4-6 at the Merritt Civic Centre. Join a creative group of quilters for a

weekend of sharing ideas, tips, and lots of quilting inspiration. Classes, demos and displays for begin-ning and advanced quilters. Register at the Civic Centre. For more info, call 250-315-1050.

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.

ST. MICHAEL’S

ANGLICAN CHURCH

100th Anniversary Celebration. 1990 Chapman St.“Welcome home for Thanksgiving” ser-vice on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. Bishop Barbara Andrews and Rev. Dan Hines pre-

siding. Refreshments & cake cutting after 11:30 a.m. Everyone welcome.

COURTHOUSE ART

GALLERY

“Colour and Contour” art show with artists Libby Dybikowski, Carole Jackson and John Yellowlees runs until Oct. 5. Gallery is open Thurs. 4-8 p.m., Fri & Sat Noon to 6 p.m.

LOWER NICOLA COM-

MUNITY HALL

Craft & Bake Sale, Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone wel-come. Reserve your table by calling 250-378-7266 or 250-378-4717

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.

NICOLA VALLEY FILM

SOCIETY

Next screening is on Monday, Oct. 21, with film titled, “The Sapphires” at the NVIT lecture theatre at 7:30 p.m. Rated: PGFree Parking. No food or drinks allowed in the the-atre. Tickets at the door.

TRU KAMLOOPS Interior Wellness Festival: Sept. 27-29, 2013.Seminars, workshops, healing garden, yoga & fitness classes, marketplace, live entertainment, and cafe!Explore health, wellness, healing, nutrition, pilates, zumba, meditation,

massage, shaman-ism, intuition, arts, music and more. The largest wellness event in BC. Visit www.InteriorWellness.com for more info.

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.

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Darts at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays; Frosty Fridays at 5:00 p.m.; Meat Draw at 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

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7 Day Weather Forecast for Merritt, BC - Thursday, Sept. 26 - Wednesday, Oct. 2 , 2013

Thurs. Sept. 26 Fri. Sept. 27 Sat. Sept. 28 Sun. Sept. 29 Mon. Sept. 30 Tues. Oct. 1 Wed. Oct. 2

Cloudy Periods Cloudy with Showers

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Rain Variable Cloudiness

Isolated Showers

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High: 14 CLow: 5 C

High: 12 CLow: 4 C

High: 13 CLow: 4 C

High: 12 CLow: 6 C

High: 14 CLow: 9 C

High: 13 CLow: 8 C

High: 11 CLow: 2 C

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Cowboy, we miss you.Sadly missed

but never forgotten

Love, R and B.

Robert Morris Davis (Cowboy Bob) passed away, Wednesday Sept 11 2013 at 8:10 am at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm. His three daughters and one son were able to say their goodbyes as well as his only surviving brother. His caregiver and partner Judith Platzer was by his side till the end.

Bob is survived by his Daughters Ellen Lenzi of Revelstoke, Laura & David Fyles of Salmon Arm, Denise Giammarino of Kelowna, and one Son Glen Davis of Leduc Alberta, also one Brother Ernie & Judy Davis of Royal City, Eastern Washington. He also had 7 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.

Bob was born in Melville Saskatchewan and was the second youngest of a family of 13 brothers and sisters. As a young man he did his part for the war effort by enlist-ing in the Merchant Marines. He later moved to the west coast and worked on the tugboats for his brother-in-law. It was during that time where he met and married Monica Snow. They moved to Nanaimo where he took his Heavy Duty Mechanics. They had four children and after a time moved to Summerland BC where they worked, as well ran a small farm and raised their family.

In later life Dad did a number of things from working on the Hydro project in Revelstoke to Ranching and running a Feed Store in Merritt. In his retirement years he spent some time living on his boat at Pender Island. Dad was as comfortable running his small yacht as sitting in the saddle or driving his beloved team of appaloosas.

He loved to be near the water and that is what attract-ed him to Sicamous, where he enjoyed many hours chat-ting up the locals at the Legion or Eagle View Manor and Grandma’s and Grandpa’s Restaurant.

There will be a memorial at the Sicamous Legion, Satur-day, October 26, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N3 or online at Shuswa-pHospitalFoundation.org, in the name of Cowboy Bob.

Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Bob’s obituary at www. schersfuneralservices.com.

DAVIS, ROBERT MORRIS

Nov. 11, 1926 – Sept. 11, 2013

Lifelong Nicola Valley resident and rancher, John Henry (Jack) Neale, aged 92 years, passed away peacefully at Coquihalla Gillis House on September 16th, 2013. Lovingly remembered by his wife of more than 66 years, Patricia Kuchle Neale, son Bob (Brun) Neale, grandchildren Jennifer (Bob) de Bourcier, Robyn (Scott) McLeod and Laura (Colin) Dempster, great grandchildren Tawny, Hayden, Grace, Silas, Oliver, Norman, Patrick and Meredith as well as a great many other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his brother, Eddie Neale and son, Norman Neale.

Born in Upper Nicola in 1921, Jack moved with his parents at age one to the ranch on which he remained for the next 91 years. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he belonged to both the Nicola Valley Gun Club and the Snowmobile club. He enjoyed hunting, shing and was an excellent marksmen and trap shooter. Well known for his rambling stories and “half a cup” of coffee, Jack will live on in the mischievous grin of his great grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of life will be held at St. Michael’s Anglican Church on Saturday, September 28th at 1:30 pm. Tea will be held following the service in the church hall.

Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Coquihalla Gillis House.

John Henry (Jack) Neale

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

Saying Goodbye to a Loved One Who is Dying

There is no easy way to say a last goodbye. There are ways to nd the beauty behind the

pain. Be there, be open and honest, make good memories, take heart, seek support.

Say

Hospice SocietyMerritt & District

Sadly Gunther passed away suddenly at the age of 85.

Gunther has now reunited with his wife Juanita, that he

missed each and everyday.

Gunther will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

No words can describe how much we loved you and how much we will miss you.

Love you forever and ever. P.S. Say hi to Mom.

PanzerGunther Franz Hermann March 20, 1928 - September 22, 2013

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POSITION: Payroll and Accounts Payable Clerk

Department: Finance

Summary:This is a dual-purpose position. Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the incumbent;• Performs the tasks associated with theaccurate processing of accounts payables.• Performs the tasks associated with maintaining a payroll and bene ts system including accurate re-cording and processing of all pertinent information related to NTA staff.The incumbent is responsible for prioritizing the work-load for both components of this position in order to ensure timely completion of all tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that NTA’s nances are maintained in an effective, up-to-date and ac-curate manner. 2. Complete payroll functions in order to ensure staff are paid in an accurate and timely manner.3. Other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant will have extensive knowl-edge of and experience with accounts payable and payroll functions and procedures, as well as an ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering nancial and payroll information.

This position requires the ability to maintain con denti-ality concerning nancial and employee les.

Education requirements include 1st or 2nd level ac-counting as well as education on payroll compliance and fundamentals. Experience with Xyntax Account-ing system is preferable, as is experience.

The successful applicant will report directly to the Fi-nance Manager, and work closely with other mem-bers of the Administration Department.

APPLICATIONS GIVING FULL PERSONAL DETAILS AND WORK EXPERIENCE WITH COVER LETTER MUST BE SUB-MITTED TO THE UNDERSIGNED, at:

PO Box 188, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

NO LATER THAN Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 at 4:30 pm

Rick Yellow Horn,Executive Director

JOB POSTING

The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Casual Lifeguard/Instructors at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre.

For complete posting please see www.merritt.ca

Cover letters with attached resume’s and copies of qualifi cations should be submitted no later than 4:00pm Friday, October 4, 2013 to:

Carole Fraser City of Merritt

2185 Voght StreetP.O. Box 189, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8

[email protected]

CITY OF MERRITTEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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CLASS 5 DRIVERS LICENCE MANDATORY with a clean driving abstract.

Equipment experience an asset. Be physically t and reliable.

Phone Saxon at250-315-5074 or email: [email protected]

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Accounts Payable/Job Cost/Payroll ClerkMerritt, BC

Emcon Services Inc., a Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor based in Merritt, B.C. is seeking applications for an Accounts Payable/Job Cost/Payroll Clerk position in our Merritt of ce. The main function of this position will be to assist within the nancial aspects at the Corporate of ce and to work with the management team to create “ nancial focus”. The position also requires an individual who can handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy and complex of ce environment, as well as, possess strong administrative skills, excellent verbal and written skills, be well organized and have solid computer experience and knowledge. Experience with Microsoft Of ce (Excel, Word, Access) would be an asset.Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Accounts Payable, Accounting duties, Job Costing, Payroll data entry, Access and Excel queries, con dential ling and other general of ce/clerical duties such as typing, data entry, etc. This position requires above average attention to detail, accuracy and con dentiality. We require the individual to work 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.As this position requires operation of Company Vehicles, please include a driver’s abstract in your Application along with relevant education and experience.Only short listed candidates will be contacted and hiring is subject to pre-employment drug testing.Please mail, fax or e-mail resumes as follows:

HR ManagerEmcon Services Inc.

#105-1121 McFarlane WayMerritt, B.C. V1K 1C2

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No phone calls please

CONTRACT MARKERS WANTED The South Central Interior Distance Education

School is looking for contract markers for Ph 11 and 12 plus senior high school

academic math courses. Please contact Al Mackay-Smith, Principal,

for details, phone 250-315-1200

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of William James Reginald Pattison that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors c/o Epp Cates Oien, Barristers and Solicitors, #300, 125 - 4th Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2C 3N3 on or before October 24, 2013, after which date the executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then has notice.Legal NoticesLegal Notices

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NOW HIRINGDESK CLERK: Must be profi cient with computers and able to work fl exible hours

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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.

STARZ BEAUTY SALON is hiring a Permanent, Full time Hairdresser for its location 2071 Quilchena Avenue, Mer-ritt, B.C VIK 1B8. Duties: Cut, trim, perm, style hair, shave and trim beards etc. Salary: $12.30/hourly. Requirements: Completion of 1-year hair sty-list apprentice’s program or college diploma in hairstyling combined with job training or 3 years of experience. Apply at [email protected]

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Queen India Food 2 Go in Merritt is currently hiring F/T, permanent ethnic Indian food COOK. Specializing in cooking & preparing com-plete range of Indian style food including curries, veg-gie dishes and other tradi-tional dishes. Salary $12/hr. Applicant must have 3 years of experience. Room & board provided. Apply at

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PetsBRITISH Bulldog Puppies. Pure breed, CKC and home trained. $700. M/F, 2 months old, current shots. 778-800-1369. Email: [email protected]

Merchandise for Sale

Garage SalesBaillie House Fall Garage Sale

Tuesday to Saturday10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Misc. WantedGenuine Coin Collector BuyerCollections, Olympic Gold &Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

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Apt/Condo for Rent

NICOLA APARTMENTS

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$600/month.NO PETS

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References required.NO PETS,

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Misc for RentPerfect for the working couple or retiree. 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 capable of yard work, Ref. re-quired. appt to view. $800/mon. + util 250-378-5865

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2 bdrm Sandpiper Unit. $750 plus hydro. (2

2 bdrm Bsmt Suite. $800 including utilities.

1 bdrm/den duplex. $725 plus utilities.

2 bdrm duplex. $700 plus utilities.

2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities.

3 bdrm duplex. $900 plus utilities.

4 bdrm duplex. $975 plus utilities.

2 bdrm in Sixplex. $700. (Lower Nicola)

3 bdrm upper level of home. (Bench).

$925 plus utilities.

3 bdrm townhouse. $750 plus utities.

3 bdrm house. $950 pus utilities.

4 bdrm house. $1200 plus utilities.

5 bdrm house. $1250 plus utilities.

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

3 bdrm furnished house on Acreage. Temporary.

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Rentals

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.

Offi ce/Retail

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

SUITABLE FOR SMALL OFFICE

Located on a busy street, ample parking, no triple net, no hydro,

no long term lease required.

Phone 250-378-4291 for more details

Suites, Upper3 bdrm suite for rent. Close to downtown. N/s, N/d, no pets,ref. req., fenced yard. $750/month. 250-378-9560

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Recreational/SaleDUE TO HEALTH

MUST SELL2011 23’9” Wildwood traveltrailer, incl. 2500V inverter, 4000V gas generator. Can beviewed at 2548 Corkle St.Lower Nicola 250-378-9157 or 250-378-4009

Legal Notices

CITY OF MERRITT NOTICE OF 2013 TAX SALE

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 254 of the Community Charter, properties listed hereunder will be offered for sale for recovery of outstanding property taxes on Monday, September 30, 2013, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber at the Merritt City Hall at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C., unless delinquent taxes plus interest thereon are sooner paid. Payment for either settlement of outstanding taxes or purchase of property at Tax Sale shall be Cash, Money Order, Certi ed Cheque or Bank Draft. The minimum bid on a property will be the upset price for that speci c property and is subject to change until the time of the Tax Sale.It should be noted that the sale is not nal and that the purchase is subject to redemption within one year from the day the annual sale began. Redemption price will be the upset price at time of tax sale plus any taxes paid by the purchaser, plus interest as set by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development on the preceding and on any surplus bid.NOTE: Purchase of a Tax Sale Property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act. The tax is based on fair market value and calculated at a rate of 1% on the rst $200,000.00 of value and 2% on the balance.

Delinquent Properties as of 11:00 am September 24, 2013A more current list can found on the City of Merritt’s webpage www.merritt.ca

Roll # Civic & Legal Address Upset Price 10948 2928 TELEMON PL - Lot: E, Block:, Plan: KAP36400, District Lot: 122 $5,788.33

141000 2175 QUILCHENA AVE - Lot: A, Block: , Plan: KAP87015, District Lot: 123 $13,810.41

870058 MERRITT AVE - Lot: 1, Block: , Plan: KAP38721, District Lot: 124 $16,385.96

870060 2350 VOGHT ST - Lot: A, Block: , Plan: KAP26552, District Lot: 124 $152,342.36

915000 2125 BLACKWELL AVE - Lot: 28, Block:, Plan: KAP1428, District Lot: 124 $15,429.55

1136200 2070 QUILCHENA AVE - Lot: 7, Block: 18, Plan: KAP1, District Lot: 125 $ 9,416.68

1471040 1499 COLDWATER AVE - Lot: 10, Block: 7, Plan: KAP1219, District Lot: 125 $ 9,276.21

4205001 5 - 1098 HOUSTON ST - Lot: , Block:, Plan:, District Lot: $1,013.26

4354001 54 - 2776 CLAPPERTON AVE - Lot: , Block:, Plan: , District Lot: $ 873.91

4367003 67 - 2776 CLAPPERTON AVE - Lot:, Block:, Plan: , District Lot: $716.07

4701000 1 - 1226 MCMILLAN RD - Lot:, Block: , Plan:, District Lot: $625.01

4705002 5 - 1226 MCMILLAN RD - Lot:, Block: , Plan:, District Lot: $631.39

4714001 14 - 1226 MCMILLAN RD - Lot:, Block: , Plan:, District Lot: $826.45

4906000 106 - 1401 NICOLA AVE - Lot:, Block: , Plan:, District Lot: $664.68

7090060 6B - 1500 SPRING ST - Lot:, Block:, Plan:, District Lot: $483.00

NOTICE OF TAX SALE IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

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