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Another homeinvasion...

On Wednesday evening, at about7:45pm, Merritt RCMP responded to acall of a possible break and enter onSecond Ave.

On attendance, members met with a71-year old man who advised that 2young males had forced their way intohis residence, pointed a firearm at himand uttered threats. The youths weredescribed as in their early twenties,wearing dark hoodies. They fled onfoot. RCMP Dog Seervices attended and

tracked the pair for a distance, but lost atrack. A quantity of drugs and cash wastaken from the home and the incident is

believed to be drug-related.Although this is the second violent

incident in less than two weeks, police believe that both were targeted inci-dences, and the general public is not inany danger.

If anyone has any informationregarding this incident, they are askedto call police, 378-4262, or CrimeStoppers 1-800-222-8477.

Drama at thelook-out

Early Wednesday evening, emer-gency personnel were deployed to thelook-out above Norgaards Ready-Mix,after a vehicle rolled off the edge of theparking area, down the embankment. Itcame to rest on the access road mid-waydown Calamity Hill. The driver wastaken to hospital with what is believedto be non-lifethreatening injuries.

Halloween at theAquatic Centre &other places

After a 2-1/2 month closure, theaquatic centre will reopen on Sunday,October 31st, 1-4pm with a Halloweenparty. Later, 5-7:30pm, there will bespooky games at the Civic Centre, inpartnership with Westgate Church.Fireworks begin at 8pm in Central Park.

KVR night at theColdwater a success

There was a good turn-out at theColdwater Hotel for the Kettle ValleyRailway night, sponsored by the MerrittLive Theatre and the Coldwater Hotel.The evening celebrated the anniversaryof the First Spike in the Kettle ValleyRailway (Merritt, Oct 25, 2010), and thecontributions of railway doctor J.J.Gillis. Author Barrie Sanford was pres-ent, and some of his photos were usedin the presentation. There were alsophotos from the Nicola Valley Museumand Archives.

Brian Wiebe played Dr. J.J. Gillis withlots of new railroad slides, and a forcefuldelivery. Sarah Hyde wrote an address

about the personal life of the good doc-tor, and showed off her creativity andhumour. Both were in period costume.The Kettle Valley Brakemen played old-style railway music and had the audi-ence tapping and clapping along withthem. Jim Bruce, Merritt Live Theatre

Poppy CampaignThe kickoff for the annual Legion

poppy campaign is today, and for 2weeks, all Royal Canadian Legions will

be on it. Poppy funds are used ONLY forveterans and their dependents: be itemergency funds, installation of lifts orhandicap ramps, life line, medicalresearch, meals on wheels programs,food bank programs, soup bowl pro-grams everywhere a need arises thatveterans can access. There is a long list ofour projects. Please remember that weknow have thousands of returnedarmed service personnel from

Afghanistan and other war-torn areas.Organizations and individuals wish-

ing to purchase a wreath to lay at theCenetaph on Nov.11, please call theLegion, 378-5631.

CommunityJasper Wood in concert

NV Community Arts Council pres-ents violin virtuoso Jaster Wood, the 2ndconcert in the 2010-11 series tonight,7:30pm Crossroads Community Church.Fall home show

At the Civic Centre, Friday 5-9pm &Saturday 10am-6pm. Admission is free.Halloween costume dance

The Lower Nicola Community Assoc.is fundraising for children's play equip-ment in Smith Pioneer Park. Their dance

is Oct. 30, 8pm-1am at the Lower Nicolacommunity hall, $20/person, 19+, prizes& appetizers. Costumes mandatory,music by John Allison Poductions, fortickets call Selena 378-1875, or 378-7266.Wreath Walk

Interested in participating in thisyears wreath walk? Contact MischellePierce at Home Hardware, 378-4215.Call for volunteers

The Great Canadian Bike Rally organ-izers are looking for volunteers, and ifyou would like to be involved as an indi-vidual or as a group, contact info@merrit-trally.com, 378-5553, or sign-up atwww.merrittrally.com. The next volun-teers mtg is Sat., Oct 30, 12noon,Coldwater Hotel banquet room.Fundraiser for underprivileged grads

The Merritt Fairy Godmothers pres-ent Casino Royale on Sat., Nov. 6, 7-11pm, at the Merritt Desert Inn banquetrm. $25 includes appetizer buffet andplay money for casino games. Tickets areat MSS, the door, and Desert Inn ColdBeer & Wine Store. FMI, Chris 315-1122.Christmas craft sale

Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Craft andSmall Business Fair Sat., Nov. 6, at the CivicCentre. For tables call 378-6970 or 378-6925.Memorial & potluck dinner

A memorial & potluck dinner will beheld for Timothy David Coutlee, JoeCoutlee & John Shuter, on Saturday,November 13, 12noon at the ShulusHall. Bring your favourite dish, storiesand pictures. All are welcome to comeout and enjoy the company of Coutlee,

Shuter & Mcrea families and friends.Womens Institute fall fashion show

The NVWI invites you to join the funat their fall fashion show, Sun. Nov 14,1:30pm in Merritt Seniors' Hall. Call Bev378-2536 or June 378-5225 for tickets,$4ea, also available at the door.

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MBL home, nr nw, 2-bdrm$70,000obo or trade/move #32LNMHP. 315-1039INVSTMNT prop., gd tenants inplace, 2 blcks to shppng, lrg dck in bck,1-car gar. lrg fncd yrd, bck lane, reno'd5-bdrm, 2.5-bth hse, rntd $1700, 2364Quilchena $219,000obo 378-42273000SF house on .41 acres, LN, 4bdrms, 3 bths, open layout, 24x24shp, $459000 pics avail. 378-3494ACREAGE zoned I-3 gen., w/cust-blt 3-bdrm rnchr, 24x24shp/gar. $529,000 378-6027OWN YOUR own home w/ min. 10%dwnpmnt. 3 bdrm MH, 2 bths will fin.oac. 1-800-361-8111, pgr 378-3082,www.buyandsellmobilehomes.com

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LOST: pr womens presc glasses, Oct 22btwn Elks Hall & 1200 Garcia 378-3749FND: set keys @ Civic Ctre w/ TRUrng, wrapped around LG chrgr 378-9155LOST: 2 blk/grey/wht kittns, NMVLumber/mini-stor. area 378-0072LOST: blk/wht brdr collie/St. Brnrd,80-100lbs, LN, early Oct 378-1976HOUSECLEANING services $20/hrErin 378-6233REGISTERED care aide lookng forwrk in Merritt area 315-9051FND: young un-neutd yllw lab @ NicCanford Schl 378-9747STRONG young man for hire to shvlsnw. Grayson 378-5954, 4-7pmANGIES TEALEAF READING. Forall your psychic needs, accurate. Callanytime thru wk, wknds, eves. 378-8326

YOUNG, ambitious student to doyrd/hse wrk 378-8326LOGGING trck drvr, 5 yrs exper., clndriver's abstract & refs req'd 315-3264STRONG young man to pull patch ofhuge thistles 378-3697EXPERD tree removal, a dozen treescut & taken away, nd experienced logger1-800-361-8111WTD: someone for snw removal & shvlsidewlks. Wendy 378-4040

CHIMNEY sweepng for all your wd-brning nds. Mike 378-5067GRANNY'S House Quilting & Retreathas fabric and sewing notions. CallEleanor 378-3734 for more info.WANT TO GET THAT BOAT or RVout of your driveway before the snowcomes? Call Ross at AroundbackStorage 315-8550, 378-3738 for safesecure storage "Park it Aroundback"JAMARA JOYAL BC RegisteredMassage Therapist. Wed & Fri 12:30-5:30, Sat 11-6. 378-8300ODD JOBBER. Sincere, honest gent Gen.cntrctr, mchncl, crpntry, maint./repair, lnd-scp, vry versatile, gd refs., reas. rates to fityour budget. Mike 315-1039, 315-5398DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting.Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066COMPLETE Home ImprovementService. Repairs, add's, nw cnstrction. No

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BRND nw Whrlpool fridge, s/s, wtr/ice$950 315-0111INGLIS top loader wshr/dryer, 3 yrs old,used as sec. mach., grt cnd $500/pr 378-9757WSHR & dryer, top load $150. MagicCheffridge/frzr w/ ice-mkr $150 378-5720B-IKitchen Aid dshwshr w/ st. stl tub, wrksgrt $100 315-4748 days, 378-5590 aft 6pmMATCH. Hotpnt wshr & dryer, gd cnd,1 mo. warr. Bill 378-5144GERMAN-made hot juicer 378-290916 CU. FT frzr, oldr, gd cnd $225oboJamara 315-0266DSHWSHR, $40 378-0935FREE: toaster oven, just bout nw, notwhat I wtd 936-8519

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