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ILLEGAL DUMPING UP 20 TO 30 PER CENT SAYS LNIB

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Illegal dumping in Lower Nicola has increased in the last year by about 20 or 30 per cent, despite efforts from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District such as offering Free Dump Days, says the Lower Nicola Indian Band capital works manager.

About 335 vehicles full of garbage arrived for the free dump on Sunday, April 15, but the amount of garbage piling up at illegal dump stations throughout Lower Nicola is increasing.

“We have quite a number of piles happening all over the reserve,” said Hyrum Peterson, capital works manager for the LNIB. He said the amount of illegal dumping was lower before the pay-as-you-throw system was implemented in 2009.

This spring, his department blocked off a massive dump station along Lindley Creek Road.

“We put some concrete outposts there in the last couple months,” he said.

“I’m hoping that’s curtailed some of the dumping over there.”

He said trucks were backing up to the edge of a cliff and dumping garbage, but that can’t happen with the new blockades.

Much of the debris includes shingles and other construction materials, indicating it is a main stop for contractors looking to cut back on some expenses, Peterson said.

“These are the unscrupulous contractors, the flyby-nighter, the undercutters,

Top: LNIB Capital Works Manager Hyrum Peterson says illegal dumping on the reserve lands continues to increase since the TNRD implemented the pay-as-youthrow system at the Lower Nicola Landfill. Still, on April 15, nearly 335 vehicles arrived at the landfill to participate in the district’s annual Free Dump Day. Phillip Woolgar/Herald Right: This photo, taken in May 2011, indicates one location on the reserve that has been used as an illegal dumping ground. Discarded items included furniture, bedding and animal carcasses.

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According to Adriana Mailloux, TNRD environmental services technologist, pay-as-you-throw was an incentive to get people recycling.

“We did see a slight increase in illegal dumping,” she said. “Free Dump Day was something that our board of directors wanted us to do because they had several requests from the public.”

The TNRD implemented the pay-as-you-throw system at the same time as a regional recycling program to help curb the amount of recycling disposed with garbage.

After Free Dump Day on April 15, the TNRD reported 642 bags of garbage, 37 loads of yard waste (free year-round), 19 loads of scrap metal (free yearround), eight fridges, 19 mattresses and box springs, 19 couches and 24 tires (free year-round).

“Usually everyone is really good at staying within that $20 limit,” Mailloux said.

Some people showed up on Saturday because of an incorrect report indicating that the hazardous waste roundup and dump day were both on Saturday.

“I think that because we got it on the radio so quick that it was on Sunday, they only had a lineup of about 25 or 30 cars in the morning, but people weren’t really showing up for dump day for the rest of the day,” she said.

On the day prior to Free Dump Day, a hazardous waste roundup attracted about 200 people to the Civic Centre Parking lot.

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Open fires in the Nicola Valley will be restricted as of noon on May 15.

This restriction applies to all areas of the Kamloops Fire Centre (except Clearwater and Salmon Arm) and prohibits activities such as burning waste or slash in an effort to help prevent human-caused wildfires and to protect the public.

“We’re giving people almost a month notice to get their burning taken care of,” said Fire Information Officer Kevin Skrepnek.

Skrepnek reports that Kamloops Fire Centre crews have responded to wildfires covering more than 100 hectares since April 1, many resulting from poorly planned open burning.

Three of these wildfires took place in the Nicola Valley.

Two fires in the Nicola Valley, which were related to open burns, covered nearly 14 hectares. A third, located near Highway 97C, covered only half a hectare, but it appears to have been started by someone toss-

ing a cigarette out of a vehicle, said Skrepnek.

While he said the prohibition is consistent with last year, wildfires in 2012 appear to be above average.

“Last year we had just over 500 hectares in total of wildfires, and we’ve already had over 100,” said Skrepnek. “The main thing is that over the winter there was a lot less precipitation in the lower elevation areas, which is usually an indicator of a more intense early fire season.”

The open fire prohibition will last until Oct. 15, 2012 and specifically prohibits the following: • Burning any waste, slash or other materials (piled or unpiled) larger than one metre by one metre.

• Burning more than two open fires of any size at the same time.

• Stubble or grass fires of any size over any area.

• The use of fireworks or burning barrels of any size or description.

The restriction does not ban campfires (half a metre high by half a metre wide) and doesn’t include cooking stoves. Campfire restrictions will be considered on a case by case basis, said Skrepnek.

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It’s official — Dollar Tree is tentatively scheduled to open its doors on Saturday, May 26, in the Quilchena Square Shopping Centre.

“Obviously some things can change, but that is the day we are looking at opening,” said Shelley Davis, spokesperson for Dollar Tree. “This will be a nice-sized store.”

The store will be an estimated 8,500 square feet and will likely employ 15 people, she added.

“We’re definitely coming to Merritt and we’re really excited to be doing so,” she said. “The company continues to grow and we do like to be where our core customers are.”

The store is scheduled to hold a grand opening ceremony during its opening at the end of May. She said unlike

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other dollar stores, the Dollar Tree has a single price point.

The store will sell everyday basics, namebrand snacks, seasonal

merchandise and other items, all for $1.25, Davis said.

Dollar Trees in the United States sell each item for $1, but the

company raised the price in Canada due to their interpretation of the exchange rate.

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than 25 years.

“We are proud that we continue to grow, and this may not be the only store in your area,” she said.

Dollar Tree has approximately 4,000 stores in the U.S. and expanded to Canada in 2010 when it took over Dollar Giant.

Teachers vote to stop after-school activities

By Jeff Nagel

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Public school teachers voted 73 per cent in favour of withdrawing extracurricular activities province-wide, to intensify pressure on the provincial government in the continuing labour dispute.

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) vote could affect everything from high school graduation ceremonies to upcoming sports events.

Meanwhile, a decision of B.C.’s Labour Relations Board has ordered unionized teachers to prepare second-term report cards immediately, something some teachers had resisted as part

of job action. The ruling gives teachers until April 27 to have them ready.

Public school teachers walked out for three days in March before the provincial government passed Bill 22, legislating them back to work with a six-month cooling off period.

A total of 21,625 teachers voted to ban volunteer work, while 7,846 voted against the option. BCTF president Susan Lambert said cancelling extracurricular activities was a wrenching choice.

“Teachers struggle with this because these activities bring so much joy to our engagement with students,” she said. “We know this will

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mean the loss of some highly valued activities, and we sincerely regret that. But we have to look at the bigger picture and the longer term.”

The decision is expected to pit the teachers, who still want to coach teams and run

student clubs in defiance of the BCTF decision, against more militant teachers who will be able to ask their union locals to take disciplinary action.

Education Minister George Abbott told reporters the BCTF vote to ban extracurricular activities will divide teachers, punish students and leave parents overseeing functions like grad ceremonies.

“It’s their personal decision,” Abbott said. “And I don’t believe it’s appropriate for the BCTF to be trying to interfere in that.”

Abbott also defended his choice of a mediator in the dispute, Dr. Charles Jago,

who the BCTF alleges is biased.

If talks with the BCTF fail to reach a mediated settlement, the government would likely legislate a two-year contract, ending June 30, 2013.

Abbott said he can’t guarantee the dispute won’t disrupt the start of the school year next fall.

The action plan approved by the BCTF membership also calls for a public awareness campaign to mobilize public opposition to Bill 22, a possible future vote on a full withdrawal of services and work in advance of the May 2013 election “to bring in a new government” that will repeal the legislation.

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City Council took to third reading a couple of bylaws that will allow the development of a mobile home subdivision to go ahead subject to Ministry of Highways approval.

About twenty 5,000 square foot lots will be made available for purchase in the area south of Clapperton near the Diamondvale School.

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HERALD OPINION Imagine an NDP government NDP victories in two byelections bring the standings in the legislature to 46 B.C. Liberals, 36 NDP and three independents, one of whom has pledged allegiance to the B.C. Conservatives.

B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins put a brave face on his third-place finish in Port MoodyCoquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope.

Even in bedrock conservative Fraser Valley farm country, in a protest byelection with a high-profile candidate, the B.C. Conservatives managed to attract just enough to deliver a landmark NDP seat.

The NDP was helped by the absence of the B.C. Green Party on the byelection ballots, with most of its five-per-cent support from 2009 presumably going to the winners.

Cummins said his party’s goal going into the Port MoodyCoquitlam vote, with an unknown candidate and a handful of volunteers, was to break 10 per cent.

They got 15 per cent and he declared a moral victory.

Cummins rejected a possible merger with the “discredited” B.C. Liberals. Premier Christy Clark was equally emphatic that she will be the leader of the “free enterprise coalition” in the 2013 election. So the stage is set for an NDP majority government.

What will that look like?

Well, Port Moody mayor-turnedMLA Joe Trasolini has a wealth of local government experience, so pencil him in as municipal affairs minister. A long-time supporter of the B.C. Liberals, Trasolini should clarify if he endorses the NDP constitution, which still opposes all profit-making activity.

He’s not the only high-profile newcomer likely to be included in an Adrian Dix cabinet.

New NDP candidates from union executive ranks will likely include long-time Hospital Employees’ Union president Judy

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Refusing to volunteer doesn’t further BCTF cause

CHRIS FOULDS KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK Via a vote of its members, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) has reaffirmed its commitment to have its teachers stop volunteering for sports and other activities after school hours.

I remain of the opinion this decision will

do little to further the union’s cause and do much to hurt students who want to play sports, plan graduation ceremonies and practise music and drama after hours.

After all, it is clear the B.C. Liberals will not budge from their Bill 22 stance and depriving kids of supervision and coaching/teaching outside of classroom hours will do nothing to help the BCTF on the optics front.

However, after having a talk with Jason Karpuk, president of the Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association, I

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have a better idea of why the union feels it needs to do this — though I still remain not convinced it is a decision that merits applause.

Karpuk is obviously passionate about the cause and, though pressed for time while in union meetings in Penticton and bombarded with calls from media while on the line with me, he managed to talk for as long as I needed — which was a good 15 minutes or so.

First, to the teachers’ vote last week.

There are about 41,000 BCTF members.

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Of those, 21,625 voted in favour of protest action that includes full withdrawal from extracurricular activities, work on defeating the B.C. Liberal government in the 2013 election campaign and the possibility of a full strike, pending another vote in the future.

Another 7,846 voted against the plan. That leaves about 12,000 teachers who did not vote, which means about half of all teachers eligible to vote cast a ballot in favour of the protest action. The other half voted against or chose

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not to vote.

Based on the numbers, hardly a case of sending a “powerful message,” as proclaimed by BCTF president Susan Lambert.

However, Karpuk believes a 72 per cent turnout — with 73 per cent of those voting with the union’s protest plan — is indeed convincing.

Consider, Karpuk said, voter-turnout numbers in federal, provincial and municipal election.

Now, to the issue at hand — teachers deciding to withdraw extracurricular activities for

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Protest does nothing but hurt students the rest of the year as a way to protest Bill 22.

If teachers decide to coach or teach or supervise after-hours — as at least two in Vancouver have publicly vowed to do — any discipline is left up to local associations, according to Karpuk.

In the Kamloops-Thompson school district, there has not been a case in which the association has had to address such breaches in solidarity, though Karpuk did say there have been instances in which teachers have been spoken to “member-tomember,” with an explanation of why the union wishes to have its members retain solidarity.

“It has been handled with

that explanation and left at that,” Karpuk said.

As for the decision to withdraw extracurricular services, when it will not change the B.C. Liberal stance?

Karpuk said the protest action is intended to show the public what it is teachers do out of a passion for their profession as opposed to what they are required to do by the fine print of their contract.

“It draws attention to the fact that, if we are going to be disrespected, why would we volunteer in a system that disrespects us?”

This stance will certainly anger many and draw applause from others outside the teachers’ union. The same can be said for within the union as that divide is evident in the BCTF voting

numbers.

Karpuk did touch on issues in the classroom, issues other than salary and coaching.

He mentioned teachers having to buy supplies and teachers who have to buy computers.

There are teachers who buy food to give to students who come to school hungry.

Those issues, and the wellcovered class-size and classcomposition debate, are the real issues, the true concerns upon which this labour impasse should be focused.

Karpuk said as much, but the union, by engaging in a protest that does nothing but hurt students, is only helping to take attention away from what matters most to its teachers and to the students they teach.

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Darcy. She no longer talks about bringing a “Marxist analysis” to economic matters. Darcy is now best known for leading the long court battle against the B.C. Liberal government’s contract-breaking legislation of 2002.

The eventual decision of the Supreme Court of Canada basically invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining. (The high court could also ponder if there might be a right not to belong to a union, but that’s another story.)

Then there’s George Heyman, the longtime B.C. Government Employees’ Union president.

After leaving the BCGEU, Heyman has taken a turn as executive director of Sierra Club B.C., a branch plant of the U.S. enviromachine that works against B.C. forest, mining, power and petroleum development.

These folks would be working with Stephen Howard, who went from senior positions at the BCGEU and CUPE to his current role as Dix’s chief of staff. Dix, of course, benefited from the sudden ouster of Carole James, who made the mistake of trying to loosen big labour’s grip on the NDP and modernize some of its quaint 1930s notions.

Then we have B.C.’s third-largest political party, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, which has already confirmed it will continue its long campaign to replace the B.C. Liberals with the NDP next year.

Such a team brings impressive experience, but unfortunately for taxpayers, much of that experience has been in extracting money from the public treasury.

And if recent B.C. history is any guide, this fundamental conflict of interest will receive little or no media attention in the months to come.

Instead, the conventional wisdom will be that voters want “change.”

• Correction: Last week’s column referred to the 1971 Greenpeace campaign against atmospheric nuclear testing. That protest boat was directed at a U.S. nuclear test off Alaska, not a Soviet test as stated. Subsequent Greenpeace protests targeted the Soviet slaughter of grey whales, and the last atmospheric nuclear tests, conducted by France in the South Pacific.

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Parking changes take effect by end of May

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Parking changes planned for the area in front of Merritt’s recreation complex should be in effect by the end of May, said City staff overseeing the modification.

“Line painters will be here before the end of May and signs will be going in as quickly as we can get them,” said Merritt Bylaw Services Officer Bob Davis.

The changes — which include limiting pick-up/drop-off areas outside the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre and the Memorial Arena to two minutes instead of 15 minutes, placing a two-hour parking limit

to spaces along Mamette Avenue, and extending the yellow no-parking area in front of the arena — are being implemented primarily for safety, said Leisure Services Manager Larry Plotnikoff.

With an arena that can accommodate up to 1,000 people, besides the nearby aquatic centre and curling rink, Plotnikoff said the area tends to be congested.

“You get a lot of people walking across the street and we have to get traffic under control here so people are safe,” he said.

Emergency access was also a concern for both Plotnikoff and Davis.

Currently, the City has parking in the

Quit-smoking program still popular

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The B.C. government’s quitsmoking program has hit the six-month mark, with more than 100,000 orders for free nicotine patches, gum or antismoking drugs.

Health Minister Mike de Jong said Wednesday about half of those are first-time applicants, for a program that allows up to two refills of 12-week supplies of quit-smoking aids. The 50,000 people represent about nine per cent of the 550,000 people in B.C. who still smoke.

Scott McDonald, CEO of the B.C. Lung Association, said 15 per cent of B.C. residents smoke, the lowest rate in Canada. But that is still too many.

“About 70 per cent of habitual smokers want to kick the habit, and we want to motivate them to make an attempt,” McDonald said. “They’re not always successful.”

The Lung Association estimates that when people try to quit cold tur-

key, they are only successful between four and six per cent of the time. With the help of nicotine patches, gum or prescription drugs, that success rate doubles, and with the help of counselling available through the program it improves again, so the association expects about 10 per cent of people in the B.C. program will quit for good.

De Jong said even with that success rate, the program is a good investment because it saves the province “much, much more” by avoiding smokingrelated cancer and other diseases.

B.C. residents may apply to get gum or patches by calling 8-1-1. Or Pharmacare will cover the cost of a 12-week supply of Champix or Zyban, if prescribed by a doctor to ease smoking withdrawal.

The 8-1-1 line to HealthLink BC provides general health advice, and can refer callers to telephone support for those trying to quit smoking. Starting in May, the program website www. quitnow.ca will also offer the option of real-time chat with a counsellor.

lots surrounding the complex to accommodate 165 vehicles; however, Plotnikoff said people attending events need to be prepared to walk a few blocks.

“We have reserved parking for those who are mobility disabled, but for the majority of people, walking a few blocks shouldn’t be a big deal,” he said.

The changes come in response to comments from people who access the facilities, as well as observations from City staff.

As the City prepares for the change, Plotnikoff said staff will inform the public so everyone is aware of the changes before enforcement begins when signs are up.

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MOVING REAL ESTATE BC LTD. #102, 2840 Voght Street, Box 236 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8

250-378-6166 – TF 1-877-841-2100

www.movingrealestate.ca

FEATURE HOME

April 24 - May 7, 2012

Gorgeous Home on 51.99 Acres 1545 Miller Road Custom built 3 bedrm home with panoramic views.

Features include timber frame beams, Cherry HW flooring on main, Mill Creek kitchen, granite countertops, S/S appliances, 755 ft. wrap around deck + detached garage with guest suite above.

#1662 4

PRIVATE SETTING

W N NEEW

REVENUE PROPERTY

133 ACRES - SAVONA

NEW

NEW

3 bedrm custom built home with timber frame beams with superior finishing throughout. Master bedrm ensuite has glass block W/I shower. 2 bedrms & den up. Geothermal radiant heat. Detached garage.

Allie Lake Ranch of 133 acres with mainly flat usable land surrounding lake. Has 2 main cabins + 3 guest cabins. Fantastic recreational area. Incredible opportunity. 15 mins. from Deadman Falls.

#1662

#1663

$849,900

4

WATERFRONT MOBILE

$639,000

#1664

CUTE & COZY

$177,700

ON THE BENCH

rice P NEeW N w

ced W u E d N Re

Cozy 2 bedroom home with attached 1 bedrm living quarters at back. Private, fenced backyard with covered deck & fruit trees. Great for retirees or first time buyers.

Close to all amenities.

ced u d Re

Very nice 2 bedroom mobile in well maintained park overlooking the golf course.

Open design with laminate floors throughout.

Comes with appliances, skylights & window coverings.

2 bedroom in downtown core with lane access. Newly painted interior, new carpet throughout, new faucets and minor improvements done. Good area, easy walking distance to shopping.

Well maintained 4 bedrm family home in great location across the school. Has had many upgrades including kitchen countertops, newly stained cabinets, laminate flooring carpet, paint & updated bath & back fenced.

#1661

#1526

#1568

$57,900

$99,000

COLDWATER HILLS APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS

$279,900

Now servicing LOGAN LAKE Call Ray Thompson 250-315-3377

Seller to pay HST on lot sales until April 30, 2012

Prices Starting at $189,000 Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have pre-approved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells, but all have a gov’t required hydrology study to assure Buyers of ample domestic water. #1442.

#102-2840 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. - 250-378-6166 - Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100

$849,900

8 • TUESDAY, April 24, 2012

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Doug Beech (Owner) 378-4219

Century 21 Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

Lana McPharlane 315-3748

Trista Robinson 378-7767

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC www.movingrealestate.ca

BRING YOUR HORSES

NEW

4

21 ACRES

RECREATIONAL AREA

ON THE BENCH

TOWNHOME

#1662

$849,900

50 acre farm with 2100 sq.ft. rancher, 5 bedrooms, newer furnace and views.

Approx. 15 acres in hay. Large shop/ storage area with high ceilings, horse bar & hay storage.

#1635

$499,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Personal Real Estate Corporation

315-3548

315-3043

REVENUE PROPERTY

QUIET LOCATION

Now servicing Logan Lake, Call Ray Thompson.

Ray Thompson 315-3377

GREAT LOCATION

COUNTRY LIVING

QUIET CUL DE SAC

Large 5 bedroom family home with updated laminate flooring, newly painted, large open living/dining area, new bathroom, spacious kitchen with access to huge covered deck. Bsmt has potential for inlaw suite. Close to amenities.

Rural living on 9.75 acres with 3 bedroom home with 24x26 detached shop.

Nice valley views. Room for gardening, farming or just relaxing. Approx. 20 minutes from Merritt.

Large family home with 3 bedrms up, formal dining, countr y kitchen w/adjoining family rm, bay window in living rm with newer laminate flooring. Huge rec.rm, an office and 4th bedrm on main plus 850 sq.ft. unfin. bsmt.

#1659

#1658

#1636

NEW

NEW

3 bedrm custom built home with timber frame beams with superior finishing throughout. Master bedrm ensuite has glass block W/I shower. 2 bedrms & den up.

Geothermal radiant heat. Detached garage.

Brad Yakimchuk

Debra Schindler

250-378-6166 or Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100 Fax: 378-4344

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd. PRIVATE SETTING

TUESDAY, April 24, 2012 • 9

www.merrittherald.com

Custom built post & beam home with stunning views. Polished concrete floors with some in-laid etchings & in-floor radiant heat. 5 bedrms, 3 bath, maple cabinets in kitchen. Drilled well produced ample water.

#1604

$649,900

Private 10 acres in Kane Valley with heated shop. Backs onto crown land. 3 bedrm home with fully fin. bsmt, 3 baths, HW floors, Mill Creek kitchen, view off front deck. Just 2 hrs from Vancouver. #1593 $689,000

3 bedroom townhome in park-like setting with view to Nicola River. Open design living & dining room with galley kitchen with nook. Laundry on main. Hobby & rec.room down. Double carport. #1637 $259,000

Great level entry 4 bedrm rancher with a walkout bsmt. Oak kitchen, huge sundeck, new laminate floors in the basement.

Spectacular views of the valley. Fenced backyard, 1 car garage.

Executive 2 bedrm, 2 bath rancher close to golf course. Features central A/C, JennAir stovetop, Jacuzzi tub in main, oak HW floors, bright open kitchen with large island & bonus room above garage.

#1606

#1640

$299,000

$325,000

Cozy 2 bedroom home with attached 1 bedrm living quarters at back. Private fenced backyard with covered deck & fruit trees. Great for retirees or first time buyers. Close to all amenities. #1664 $177,700

$289,000

$389,000

$299,900

LARGE HOME

EXECUTIVE HOME

DESIREABLE AREA

NICE FAMILY AREA

APARTMENT

DESIRABLE AREA

VIEW OF RIVER

IN MILLER ESTATES

LARGE BENCH HOME

PIECE OF PARADISE

SPACIOUS HOME

6 bedrm home in good area, close to schools. Approx. 2700 sq.ft., 3 bedrm suite in bsmt, 3 bedrms on top floor.

Huge sundeck. Fenced backyard. Perfect for a large family. #1522 $279,900

Features include Jacobi HW floors, slate, tile & carpet throughout. Gourmet kitchen with Maple cabinets, large living rm, den & family rm with doors leading to deck & great views. A must see! #1525 $559,900

Spectacular Bench home with open design, sunken living rm, oak kitchen, vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile, HW floors.

Has 2 bedrm inlaw suite in walkout bsmt.

Double garage. #1585 $435,000

5 bedroom home with 2 baths, fully finished bsmt with large family room, big sundeck off kitchen for those BBQ days.

Has mature landscaping and single car garage. #1519 $204,900

At The Vibe. Quality 2 bedrm unit with open design plan, Maple shaker style cabinets, granite countertops, laminate & carpet flooring. Has A/C. Ground floor unit. Comes with warranty. #1513 $169,000

Has private backyard with natural stream & fish pond. 3 bedrms up, countr y kitchen with formal dining, wood airtight in bsmt and new laminate floors. Has cold room & storage.

Riverfront townhome with walkout bsmt and well cared for adult complex. 3 bedrms, 4 pce ensuite, gas F/P in living rm, huge rec.rm with door to backyard. Easy walk to downtown.

This renovated home includes new flooring, paint, light fixtures & U/G sprinklers. 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths, living rm with 19 ft vaulted ceilings, bsmt with extra large rec.rm & lots of storage

Beautiful 12.6 acres with Roberts Creek meandering through property. Custom built 3 bedrm rancher with spacious rooms, kitchen w/island & bay window. Living rm has woodstove. Large wrap around deck.

Immaculate 4 bedrm half duplex with private yard. Open design, newer laminate floors, tile floors & new paint. Countr y style open kitchen. U/G sprinklers, sundeck in backyard. Comes with 5 appliances.

#1594

#1520

Custom built 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with full basement and captivating views of Sunshine Valley. Nestled in the pines, privacy is yours. Has detached garage and large dog kennel. #1596 $495,000

#1586

#1551

LOCATION, LOCATION

UNBELIEVABLE GARAGE

BRING YOUR HORSES

DOWNTOWN

LARGE DETACHED SHOP

IN MCCALLUM GARDENS

ON 2.35 ACRES

SPACIOUS RANCHER

QUIET STREET

IN LOWER NICOLA

GREAT AREA

4 bedrm home on the Bench with great views. New HW and tile floors & new paint.

Includes B/I vac, skylights, new lights fixtures & all appliances, 3 baths, fully fin. bsmt. Double garage.

Executive 3 bedrm rancher on the Bench with inground pool in private, fenced backyard. Open design kitchen, sunken living rm with gas F/P, 4 pce ensuite w/jetted tub. Fully fin. basement.

4 bedrm home with fully finished bsmt with big family room. Newer furnace.

30x18 detached garage/workshop plus a carport. RV parking. Private yard. Close to schools & shopping. #1577 $229,950

3 bedrm bungalow on 2.35 Ac. Quality finishing throughout. New laminate floor in dining/living room, open design. Large master bedrm has gas F/P, & 4 pce enst. Large rec.rm in bsmt. #1575 $479,000

Well planned 3 bedrm, 3 bath rancher with 5 pce ensuite. Large living rm, kitchen has eating area + dining room. Huge covered deck, single garage with lots of storage. Comes with appliances.

Beautiful park setting at end of cul de sac in Lower Nicola. Unique home with vaulted tongue & groove ceilings, open floor plan, deluxe bath, open loft overlooks main floor.

Private deck & fire it in backyard.

#1558

#1499

Spacious 3 bedrm home on large fenced lot. Upgrades throughout entire house include flooring, kitchen cabinets & appliances, furnace, gyproc & both baths.

RV parking. #1529 $269,000

5 bedrm home with fully finished bsmt, close to schools. New vinyl windows.

Furnace has been upgraded. Huge fenced backyard, single garage & garden area. Comes with appliances.

#1482

Cozy 3 bedrm bungalow within walking distance to all amenities in downtown core. Comfy living room with gas F/P. Spacious kitchen with lots of cupboards.

Bsmt needs some work. Covered deck.

Detached garage. #1556 $169,000

2 bedrm rancher in adult oriented community. Private end unit in excellent condition. Vaulted ceiling, gas F/P in living rm, 3 pce ensuite with W/I shower.

Formal dining area. Close to parks.

#1557

17.2 fenced acres in Sunshine Valley. 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with open design with eating bar in kitchen. Includes 3000 sq.ft. horse stable with 8 stalls, heated water bowls & rubber mats. #1603 $760,000

HALF ACRE LOT

NEW RANCHER

BENCH VIEW HOME

PRIVATE BACKYARD

4

$389,000

$359,900

5 BEAUTIFUL ACRES

PANORAMIC VIEWS

$345,000

#1241

$169,000

IN KANE VALLEY

$249,000

$269,000

$379,900

$259,000

5 VIEW ACRES

ON THE BENCH

Beautiful rancher completely updated on 5 acres with large deck, huge heated shop & horse facilities. Easy access off Hwy.8, close to schools.

Zoned SH! For agricultural uses. #1515 $525,000

VIEW ACREAGE

QUIET CUL DE SAC

Lovely, well maintained, 2 bedrm, 2 bath home on approx. ½ acre lot in Lower Nicola. Upgrades include new flooring in living rm & bedrms, new heat pump, furnace, paint. Heated shop.

#1590

#1657

$219,900

#1588

$259,900

CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE

ced u d Re

D SOL Custom built home on ½ acre with panoramic views. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 baths, custom cabinetr y, HW floors, fully finished bsmt, hardi plank siding and huge wrap around deck. #1530 $499,000

$525,000

$299,900

Beautiful new rancher in central location with 3 bedrms, walk-in closet & 4 pce ensuite. Open floor plan. Kitchen has maple cabinets, eating bar, pantr y, new appliances, B/I vac. Double garage.

#1578

GREAT STARTER HOME

Beautiful log home on 10 acres with large coAvered deck to watch the wildlife. Open concept on main floor, roomy master bedrm, great kitchen area, walkout bsmt w/inlaw suite. New barn. Great rec. area.

$295,000

#1587

OPPORTUNITY

HALF DUPLEX

$649,000

5 bedrm post & beam construction home with views of the valley. Fully finished bsmt with spacious family rm.

Single garage with workshop area. Well maintained yard with mature shrubs. #1562 $345,000

4 bedrm rancher with great views, private backyard with patio. Oak countr y kitchen, formal dining, huge living rm with vaulted ceilings. Enusite with jetted tub. Inlaw suite. Central A/C.

#1571

Well maintained 4 bedrm family home across the Bench elementary. This home has many upgrades including kitchen countertop, newly stained cabinets, laminate flooring, carpet, paint & more.

#1568

$279,900

FENCED DOUBLE LOT

INCLUDES 2 LOTS

PRIVATE ACREAGE

HUGE LOT

NICE CORNER LOT

$325,000

5 ac hobby farm with 4 bedrm, 2 bath home, oak kitchen with new S/S appliances, huge covered deck, fully fin. bsmt with huge rec.rm & wet bar. Has double garage & detached workshop. #1553 $434,900

Quality finished 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath home with some HW floors, Italian tile floors, skylights custom mouldings. Chef’s kitchen with all appl. & pantr y. Central A/C, BI vac & water softener. #1569 $376,000

LOOKS LIKE NEW

d uce d e R

Newer well built home on 5.63 acres with over-sized double garage/shop.

Home has 3 bedrms, 3 baths, open floor plan and view of valley & river. Quality kitchen with marble countertops. #1601 $499,900

Well maintained, 3 bedrm rancher at end of cul de sac & within walking distance to downtown. Bright sunny kitchen w/patio doors to covered deck, gas F/P in living rm, lots of storage cupboards.

#1489

$259,000

Ver y clean home with 3 bedrooms up, 2 bathrooms, new tile and newer flooring in living room. Countertops have been replace. Close to schools. Has a covered carport in back and lane access.

Fenced yard.

#1415

$133,900

Great location, close to schools.

Completely renovated 3 bedrm, 2 bath half duplex with new flooring, exterior doors, bathrms, kitchen countertops, fence & more. Has fenced yard & shed.

#1308

$162,000

Great starter home, close to schools and shopping. 3 bedrms up plus 2 bedrm inlaw suite in basement.

Fenced yard with sundeck and carport.

Great for first time buyers. #1549 $ 209,900

2 bedrms on 1278 sq. ft. open concept main floor, double heated & plumbed garage/workshop plus double carport on landscaped corner lot just 3 blks from city center. #1490 $239,000

2 bedroom bungalow on a large lot in Collettville. Needs some TLC. Has a storage shed in the backyard. Was rented for $600 per month.

Private 10 acres with beautiful 2 storey home & shop. New laminate & paint throughout plus ceramic heated floors in both main baths. 3 large bedrms up, 2 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Heated shop..

#1506

#1555

$115,000

$489,000

Smaller 1 bedroom home in downtown area, close to shopping. Log style siding on exterior, nicely finished inside. 2 separately titled lots, house on one, other lot vacant. New roof. #1310 $115,000

Wonderful home on fenced double lot.

Tastefully decorated with new laminate, new paint & new bathrooms. 2 bedrms & laundry up. Extra kitchen, family rm & 2 bedrms down. Garage & RV parking. #1654 $219,000

2 bedroom mobile with fenced yard, storage shed & sundeck with hot tub.

Comes with appliances. New HW tank & only 5 yr old furnace. Great open floor plan with island in kitchen. #1598 $79,500

QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD

INVESTMENT

PRIVATE BACKYARD

NEW RANCHER

HOBBY FARM

RETIREES

HUGE PRIVATE LOT

FIRST TIME BUYERS

PARADISE

ON LARGE LOT

AFFORDABLY PRICED

Well kept 4 bedrm home with 2 bedrm legal suite with private entrance. Close to schools. Immaculate lawn with U/G sprinkler. Jetted tub in 4 pce ensuite.

Double garage. Nice deck in backyard.

2 bedroom rancher on downtown lot with lane access. Newly painted interior, new carpet throughout, new faucets and minor improvements done. Easy walk to shopping. #1526 $99,000

Spacious 3 bedrm, 2 bath rancher on large corner lot, close to schools & shopping.

Updates in 2006 include vinyl siding, windows, doors, back deck, laminate floor, lino & paint. Completely fenced.

Open style floor plan offers huge WOW factors. This 2 bedrm + den home has 10 ft ceilings w/crown moldings, island in kitchen, raised cabinets and dining rm with access to covered deck. Double garage.

Close to amenities in downtown core. This 2 bedrm home is wheelchair accessible, bright & cheer y. 2 pce ensuite. All appliances included. Detached 12x20 shop, covered deck, RV parking.

Custom built 3 level home in private setting on 21,044 sq.ft. lot. Gourmet kitchen, grante counters, oak cabinets, porcelain & HW floors. Has sauna, theatre room, 5 bedrms & 4 baths.

Clean and well maintained 3 bedrm townhouse with updated laminate flooring, newer front door & bathrm countertop & sink. Includes appliances. Completely fenced front & backyard.

44 acres with 2530 sq.ft. rancher with insulated concrete form construction, large spacious rooms & vaulted ceiling. Kitchen has island & S/S appliances, 3 bedrms 2.5 baths. Barn, kennels & shop.

Cozy 3 bedroom bungalow on 9000 sq.ft. lot with room for garage/shop, close to shopping and amenities. Needs some TLC, has high ceilings. Lots of potential.

#1495

#1510

4.3 acres just 35 mins. from Highland Valley Mine. 4 bedrm, 2.5 bath 1800 sq.ft. rancher with recent upgrades. Has nice sized barn, great shop with concrete floors & other outbldgs. #1605 $339,000

Cute and cozy 3 bedroom rancher on huge lot, comes with all appliances. Close to schools and within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities.

Great for first time buyers. #1168 $119,900

#1591

$349,900

$249,000

$334,900

#1576

$169,900

#1559

$439,900

#1581

$119,900

#1599

$899,000

#1563

$135,000

• www.movingrealestate.ca • 378-6166 • www.movingrealestate.ca • 378-6166 • www.movingrealestate.ca • 378-6166 • Now servicing Logan Lake Call Ray Thompson 250-315-3377

8 • TUESDAY, April 24, 2012

www.merrittherald.com

Doug Beech (Owner) 378-4219

Century 21 Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

Lana McPharlane 315-3748

Trista Robinson 378-7767

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC www.movingrealestate.ca

BRING YOUR HORSES

NEW

4

21 ACRES

RECREATIONAL AREA

ON THE BENCH

TOWNHOME

#1662

$849,900

50 acre farm with 2100 sq.ft. rancher, 5 bedrooms, newer furnace and views.

Approx. 15 acres in hay. Large shop/ storage area with high ceilings, horse bar & hay storage.

#1635

$499,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Personal Real Estate Corporation

315-3548

315-3043

REVENUE PROPERTY

QUIET LOCATION

Now servicing Logan Lake, Call Ray Thompson.

Ray Thompson 315-3377

GREAT LOCATION

COUNTRY LIVING

QUIET CUL DE SAC

Large 5 bedroom family home with updated laminate flooring, newly painted, large open living/dining area, new bathroom, spacious kitchen with access to huge covered deck. Bsmt has potential for inlaw suite. Close to amenities.

Rural living on 9.75 acres with 3 bedroom home with 24x26 detached shop.

Nice valley views. Room for gardening, farming or just relaxing. Approx. 20 minutes from Merritt.

Large family home with 3 bedrms up, formal dining, countr y kitchen w/adjoining family rm, bay window in living rm with newer laminate flooring. Huge rec.rm, an office and 4th bedrm on main plus 850 sq.ft. unfin. bsmt.

#1659

#1658

#1636

NEW

NEW

3 bedrm custom built home with timber frame beams with superior finishing throughout. Master bedrm ensuite has glass block W/I shower. 2 bedrms & den up.

Geothermal radiant heat. Detached garage.

Brad Yakimchuk

Debra Schindler

250-378-6166 or Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100 Fax: 378-4344

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd. PRIVATE SETTING

TUESDAY, April 24, 2012 • 9

www.merrittherald.com

Custom built post & beam home with stunning views. Polished concrete floors with some in-laid etchings & in-floor radiant heat. 5 bedrms, 3 bath, maple cabinets in kitchen. Drilled well produced ample water.

#1604

$649,900

Private 10 acres in Kane Valley with heated shop. Backs onto crown land. 3 bedrm home with fully fin. bsmt, 3 baths, HW floors, Mill Creek kitchen, view off front deck. Just 2 hrs from Vancouver. #1593 $689,000

3 bedroom townhome in park-like setting with view to Nicola River. Open design living & dining room with galley kitchen with nook. Laundry on main. Hobby & rec.room down. Double carport. #1637 $259,000

Great level entry 4 bedrm rancher with a walkout bsmt. Oak kitchen, huge sundeck, new laminate floors in the basement.

Spectacular views of the valley. Fenced backyard, 1 car garage.

Executive 2 bedrm, 2 bath rancher close to golf course. Features central A/C, JennAir stovetop, Jacuzzi tub in main, oak HW floors, bright open kitchen with large island & bonus room above garage.

#1606

#1640

$299,000

$325,000

Cozy 2 bedroom home with attached 1 bedrm living quarters at back. Private fenced backyard with covered deck & fruit trees. Great for retirees or first time buyers. Close to all amenities. #1664 $177,700

$289,000

$389,000

$299,900

LARGE HOME

EXECUTIVE HOME

DESIREABLE AREA

NICE FAMILY AREA

APARTMENT

DESIRABLE AREA

VIEW OF RIVER

IN MILLER ESTATES

LARGE BENCH HOME

PIECE OF PARADISE

SPACIOUS HOME

6 bedrm home in good area, close to schools. Approx. 2700 sq.ft., 3 bedrm suite in bsmt, 3 bedrms on top floor.

Huge sundeck. Fenced backyard. Perfect for a large family. #1522 $279,900

Features include Jacobi HW floors, slate, tile & carpet throughout. Gourmet kitchen with Maple cabinets, large living rm, den & family rm with doors leading to deck & great views. A must see! #1525 $559,900

Spectacular Bench home with open design, sunken living rm, oak kitchen, vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile, HW floors.

Has 2 bedrm inlaw suite in walkout bsmt.

Double garage. #1585 $435,000

5 bedroom home with 2 baths, fully finished bsmt with large family room, big sundeck off kitchen for those BBQ days.

Has mature landscaping and single car garage. #1519 $204,900

At The Vibe. Quality 2 bedrm unit with open design plan, Maple shaker style cabinets, granite countertops, laminate & carpet flooring. Has A/C. Ground floor unit. Comes with warranty. #1513 $169,000

Has private backyard with natural stream & fish pond. 3 bedrms up, countr y kitchen with formal dining, wood airtight in bsmt and new laminate floors. Has cold room & storage.

Riverfront townhome with walkout bsmt and well cared for adult complex. 3 bedrms, 4 pce ensuite, gas F/P in living rm, huge rec.rm with door to backyard. Easy walk to downtown.

This renovated home includes new flooring, paint, light fixtures & U/G sprinklers. 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths, living rm with 19 ft vaulted ceilings, bsmt with extra large rec.rm & lots of storage

Beautiful 12.6 acres with Roberts Creek meandering through property. Custom built 3 bedrm rancher with spacious rooms, kitchen w/island & bay window. Living rm has woodstove. Large wrap around deck.

Immaculate 4 bedrm half duplex with private yard. Open design, newer laminate floors, tile floors & new paint. Countr y style open kitchen. U/G sprinklers, sundeck in backyard. Comes with 5 appliances.

#1594

#1520

Custom built 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with full basement and captivating views of Sunshine Valley. Nestled in the pines, privacy is yours. Has detached garage and large dog kennel. #1596 $495,000

#1586

#1551

LOCATION, LOCATION

UNBELIEVABLE GARAGE

BRING YOUR HORSES

DOWNTOWN

LARGE DETACHED SHOP

IN MCCALLUM GARDENS

ON 2.35 ACRES

SPACIOUS RANCHER

QUIET STREET

IN LOWER NICOLA

GREAT AREA

4 bedrm home on the Bench with great views. New HW and tile floors & new paint.

Includes B/I vac, skylights, new lights fixtures & all appliances, 3 baths, fully fin. bsmt. Double garage.

Executive 3 bedrm rancher on the Bench with inground pool in private, fenced backyard. Open design kitchen, sunken living rm with gas F/P, 4 pce ensuite w/jetted tub. Fully fin. basement.

4 bedrm home with fully finished bsmt with big family room. Newer furnace.

30x18 detached garage/workshop plus a carport. RV parking. Private yard. Close to schools & shopping. #1577 $229,950

3 bedrm bungalow on 2.35 Ac. Quality finishing throughout. New laminate floor in dining/living room, open design. Large master bedrm has gas F/P, & 4 pce enst. Large rec.rm in bsmt. #1575 $479,000

Well planned 3 bedrm, 3 bath rancher with 5 pce ensuite. Large living rm, kitchen has eating area + dining room. Huge covered deck, single garage with lots of storage. Comes with appliances.

Beautiful park setting at end of cul de sac in Lower Nicola. Unique home with vaulted tongue & groove ceilings, open floor plan, deluxe bath, open loft overlooks main floor.

Private deck & fire it in backyard.

#1558

#1499

Spacious 3 bedrm home on large fenced lot. Upgrades throughout entire house include flooring, kitchen cabinets & appliances, furnace, gyproc & both baths.

RV parking. #1529 $269,000

5 bedrm home with fully finished bsmt, close to schools. New vinyl windows.

Furnace has been upgraded. Huge fenced backyard, single garage & garden area. Comes with appliances.

#1482

Cozy 3 bedrm bungalow within walking distance to all amenities in downtown core. Comfy living room with gas F/P. Spacious kitchen with lots of cupboards.

Bsmt needs some work. Covered deck.

Detached garage. #1556 $169,000

2 bedrm rancher in adult oriented community. Private end unit in excellent condition. Vaulted ceiling, gas F/P in living rm, 3 pce ensuite with W/I shower.

Formal dining area. Close to parks.

#1557

17.2 fenced acres in Sunshine Valley. 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with open design with eating bar in kitchen. Includes 3000 sq.ft. horse stable with 8 stalls, heated water bowls & rubber mats. #1603 $760,000

HALF ACRE LOT

NEW RANCHER

BENCH VIEW HOME

PRIVATE BACKYARD

4

$389,000

$359,900

5 BEAUTIFUL ACRES

PANORAMIC VIEWS

$345,000

#1241

$169,000

IN KANE VALLEY

$249,000

$269,000

$379,900

$259,000

5 VIEW ACRES

ON THE BENCH

Beautiful rancher completely updated on 5 acres with large deck, huge heated shop & horse facilities. Easy access off Hwy.8, close to schools.

Zoned SH! For agricultural uses. #1515 $525,000

VIEW ACREAGE

QUIET CUL DE SAC

Lovely, well maintained, 2 bedrm, 2 bath home on approx. ½ acre lot in Lower Nicola. Upgrades include new flooring in living rm & bedrms, new heat pump, furnace, paint. Heated shop.

#1590

#1657

$219,900

#1588

$259,900

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D SOL Custom built home on ½ acre with panoramic views. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 baths, custom cabinetr y, HW floors, fully finished bsmt, hardi plank siding and huge wrap around deck. #1530 $499,000

$525,000

$299,900

Beautiful new rancher in central location with 3 bedrms, walk-in closet & 4 pce ensuite. Open floor plan. Kitchen has maple cabinets, eating bar, pantr y, new appliances, B/I vac. Double garage.

#1578

GREAT STARTER HOME

Beautiful log home on 10 acres with large coAvered deck to watch the wildlife. Open concept on main floor, roomy master bedrm, great kitchen area, walkout bsmt w/inlaw suite. New barn. Great rec. area.

$295,000

#1587

OPPORTUNITY

HALF DUPLEX

$649,000

5 bedrm post & beam construction home with views of the valley. Fully finished bsmt with spacious family rm.

Single garage with workshop area. Well maintained yard with mature shrubs. #1562 $345,000

4 bedrm rancher with great views, private backyard with patio. Oak countr y kitchen, formal dining, huge living rm with vaulted ceilings. Enusite with jetted tub. Inlaw suite. Central A/C.

#1571

Well maintained 4 bedrm family home across the Bench elementary. This home has many upgrades including kitchen countertop, newly stained cabinets, laminate flooring, carpet, paint & more.

#1568

$279,900

FENCED DOUBLE LOT

INCLUDES 2 LOTS

PRIVATE ACREAGE

HUGE LOT

NICE CORNER LOT

$325,000

5 ac hobby farm with 4 bedrm, 2 bath home, oak kitchen with new S/S appliances, huge covered deck, fully fin. bsmt with huge rec.rm & wet bar. Has double garage & detached workshop. #1553 $434,900

Quality finished 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath home with some HW floors, Italian tile floors, skylights custom mouldings. Chef’s kitchen with all appl. & pantr y. Central A/C, BI vac & water softener. #1569 $376,000

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Newer well built home on 5.63 acres with over-sized double garage/shop.

Home has 3 bedrms, 3 baths, open floor plan and view of valley & river. Quality kitchen with marble countertops. #1601 $499,900

Well maintained, 3 bedrm rancher at end of cul de sac & within walking distance to downtown. Bright sunny kitchen w/patio doors to covered deck, gas F/P in living rm, lots of storage cupboards.

#1489

$259,000

Ver y clean home with 3 bedrooms up, 2 bathrooms, new tile and newer flooring in living room. Countertops have been replace. Close to schools. Has a covered carport in back and lane access.

Fenced yard.

#1415

$133,900

Great location, close to schools.

Completely renovated 3 bedrm, 2 bath half duplex with new flooring, exterior doors, bathrms, kitchen countertops, fence & more. Has fenced yard & shed.

#1308

$162,000

Great starter home, close to schools and shopping. 3 bedrms up plus 2 bedrm inlaw suite in basement.

Fenced yard with sundeck and carport.

Great for first time buyers. #1549 $ 209,900

2 bedrms on 1278 sq. ft. open concept main floor, double heated & plumbed garage/workshop plus double carport on landscaped corner lot just 3 blks from city center. #1490 $239,000

2 bedroom bungalow on a large lot in Collettville. Needs some TLC. Has a storage shed in the backyard. Was rented for $600 per month.

Private 10 acres with beautiful 2 storey home & shop. New laminate & paint throughout plus ceramic heated floors in both main baths. 3 large bedrms up, 2 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Heated shop..

#1506

#1555

$115,000

$489,000

Smaller 1 bedroom home in downtown area, close to shopping. Log style siding on exterior, nicely finished inside. 2 separately titled lots, house on one, other lot vacant. New roof. #1310 $115,000

Wonderful home on fenced double lot.

Tastefully decorated with new laminate, new paint & new bathrooms. 2 bedrms & laundry up. Extra kitchen, family rm & 2 bedrms down. Garage & RV parking. #1654 $219,000

2 bedroom mobile with fenced yard, storage shed & sundeck with hot tub.

Comes with appliances. New HW tank & only 5 yr old furnace. Great open floor plan with island in kitchen. #1598 $79,500

QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD

INVESTMENT

PRIVATE BACKYARD

NEW RANCHER

HOBBY FARM

RETIREES

HUGE PRIVATE LOT

FIRST TIME BUYERS

PARADISE

ON LARGE LOT

AFFORDABLY PRICED

Well kept 4 bedrm home with 2 bedrm legal suite with private entrance. Close to schools. Immaculate lawn with U/G sprinkler. Jetted tub in 4 pce ensuite.

Double garage. Nice deck in backyard.

2 bedroom rancher on downtown lot with lane access. Newly painted interior, new carpet throughout, new faucets and minor improvements done. Easy walk to shopping. #1526 $99,000

Spacious 3 bedrm, 2 bath rancher on large corner lot, close to schools & shopping.

Updates in 2006 include vinyl siding, windows, doors, back deck, laminate floor, lino & paint. Completely fenced.

Open style floor plan offers huge WOW factors. This 2 bedrm + den home has 10 ft ceilings w/crown moldings, island in kitchen, raised cabinets and dining rm with access to covered deck. Double garage.

Close to amenities in downtown core. This 2 bedrm home is wheelchair accessible, bright & cheer y. 2 pce ensuite. All appliances included. Detached 12x20 shop, covered deck, RV parking.

Custom built 3 level home in private setting on 21,044 sq.ft. lot. Gourmet kitchen, grante counters, oak cabinets, porcelain & HW floors. Has sauna, theatre room, 5 bedrms & 4 baths.

Clean and well maintained 3 bedrm townhouse with updated laminate flooring, newer front door & bathrm countertop & sink. Includes appliances. Completely fenced front & backyard.

44 acres with 2530 sq.ft. rancher with insulated concrete form construction, large spacious rooms & vaulted ceiling. Kitchen has island & S/S appliances, 3 bedrms 2.5 baths. Barn, kennels & shop.

Cozy 3 bedroom bungalow on 9000 sq.ft. lot with room for garage/shop, close to shopping and amenities. Needs some TLC, has high ceilings. Lots of potential.

#1495

#1510

4.3 acres just 35 mins. from Highland Valley Mine. 4 bedrm, 2.5 bath 1800 sq.ft. rancher with recent upgrades. Has nice sized barn, great shop with concrete floors & other outbldgs. #1605 $339,000

Cute and cozy 3 bedroom rancher on huge lot, comes with all appliances. Close to schools and within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities.

Great for first time buyers. #1168 $119,900

#1591

$349,900

$249,000

$334,900

#1576

$169,900

#1559

$439,900

#1581

$119,900

#1599

$899,000

#1563

$135,000

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RIVERFRONT ACREAGE

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COMMERCIAL

Nicely renovated 4 bedrm home with 44x36 horse barn and a 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Home features 4 bedrms, 3 baths, new floors, bathrms & paint. New well, nicely landscaped. #1478 $719,000

Beautiful 1 yr old 3 bedrm modular on 9.62 riverfront acres in Sunshine Valley. Open concept, vaulted ceiling, 2 bedrms plus office/3rd bedrm. Has an engineered pad ready for shop. Large fenced pasture. #1566 $449,000

Custom built home on 0.74 acres with 3 car garage. Home has 4634 sq.ft. on 3 levels, 5 bedrms, 4.5 baths, spacious & bright rooms, fully fin. bsmt & fantastic views of the lake. #1572 $1,400,000

Allie Lake Ranch of mainly flat usable land surrounding lake. Has 2 main cabins hooked to power from generator, water & septic + 3 guest cabins. Year round access. Call for more details. #1663 $639,000

Triplex in good area, close to park. 3 – 2 bedrm units with some interior renovations in past year. Huge storage unit in backyard. Great for retired couple to live in one & rent out other two. #1458 $199,900

Commercial building on 12,000 sq.ft. lot on main highway coming into Merritt with high visibility and traffic. Currently has a tenant with thriving business and lease in place. #1584 $399,900

PRESTIGIOUS FARM

SPACIOUS HOME

AT NICOLA LAKE

PRIVATE ACREAGE Private 19.77 acres, 25 mins west of Merritt of Petit Creek Rd. Property is treed with Roberts Creek running through. Has view of surrounding mountains & valley. Power on road.

COMMERCIAL LOT

OPPORTUNITY

$198,000

#1597

9 PRIVATE ACRES Immaculate 80 farm with stunning views, 2 – 4 bedrm 3 bath homes, numerous outbldgs & 3 other income rentals. Includes 10 pastures, 4 smaller paddocks, water license on Wolden Creek & more.

Spectacular view from this 3400 sq.ft. custom built home on 9.9 acres. HW floors, ceramic tile & high end finishing. 4 bedrms 3 baths, Mill Creek cabinets in kitchen. Lower level has shop. 2 corrals & hay shed.

#1561

#1579

$1,690,000

40 ACRES

$549,900

Cozy water front cabin on Nicola Lake with 2 bedrms on main plus 1 bedrm inlaw suite in bsmt. Ver y exclusive neighbourhood. 24 ft sundeck that’s great for BBQ’s. Sit back, relax & enjoy the views. #1439 $649,900

$219,000

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HORSE PROPERTY

Enjoy the beauty of nature on this 9 acre parcel with 3 different benches, great building sites & partially borders creek & backs onto crown land. Hydro installed to 1st bench with small septic for RV.

Great place to build your business on this 0.75 acre lot with easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. Currently zoned C4 with many uses. #1656

$299,900

INDUSTRIAL LAND 2.5 acre, flat lot close to city limits on Midday Valley Rd. Zoned I-2, water & sewer are not connected & requires application. Phase 1 environmental site avail. $399,900

#1500

Great holding property. 4 lots, one with rental home on it.

House is zoned R2 and 3 other lots zoned C2. #1592

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

10 ACRES

$375,000

Great place to build your business on this 1.25 acre lot. Good exposure, easy access just off Coquihalla Hwy. C-4 zoning allows many uses. Call for details. $399,000

#1655

INDUSTRIAL ACREAGE Great 40 acre hobby farm on Petit Creek Rd with 6 stall barn, 3 pastures, 2 smaller paddocks, round pen & exercise arena. Home has 3 bedrms 2 baths, full bsmt with woodstove. #1554 $599,000

5 bedrm level entry rancher with walkout bsmt. Vaulted ceilings, large country kitchen with oak cabinets. Large deck off front of house. Has several outbldgs.

Close to fishing & hunting. #1552 $555,000

RIVERFRONT ACREAGE

HOBBY FARM

Private 5 bedrm home on 1 acre with breathtaking views from sprawling deck.

Open kitchen with granite countertops, Italian tile, 5 pce ensuite, walkout bsmt.

10 yr warranty. Easy walk to beach. #1639 $825,000

Located between Merritt & Logan lake with beautiful views of the valley & mountains.

Travel trailer setup with deck & outside kitchen. Outdoor cedar shower heated with propane. Per fect getaway property

#1570

LAKEVIEW LOT

$210,000

#1560

$549,000

Gorgeous 4 bedrm log home with full bsmt on 4 acres. Spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings. Beautiful landscaping, large barn with 5 box stalls, 3 grazing pastures & several outbldgs. #1550 $539,000

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BREATHTAKING VIEWS

Spectacular lakefront property on Nicola Lake. 1.01 acres, priced below accessed value. Build your dream home here. Great lake for fishing, wind sur fing, water skiing & more.

$299,900

#1491

New view, easy access, gentle slope with crown land nearby with lots of lakes & great hunting. Power at lot line, 13 GPM well with great water, driveway in & septic approved. #1512 $145,000

6 ACRES

WATERFRONT LOT

VIEWS OF VALLEY

$595,000

Approximately 15 acres of prime development property. Current zoning is I3 with a portion in the ALR. Subdivision potential.

1 ½ commercial lots in downtown core zoned C2.

3000 sq.ft. lot front onto Voght St. and 6000 sq.ft. lot fronts Coutlee Ave. C2 zoning offers an array of possibilities. #1483

$139,900

$499,000

#1516

OPPORTUNITY

COMMERCIAL LOTS

LAKEFRONT LOT Gorgeous river front setting on 11.6 acres with outbldgs. 3 bedrm 2 bath home has vaulted ceilings & sunken living room.

Plus 600 sq.ft. 2 bedrm rental home.

Property is fenced & cross fenced.

#9081

2 ACRES

Build your dream home on this breathtaking view lot at Nicola Lake. Close to fishing, mountain biking, hike or water sport activities. #1380

Corner lot with mature landscaping.

Lots of office spaces, conference room, reception area & parking. Former highway office. Great highway exposure.

Commercial with 4 bedrm residence on 1 acre. Busy corner lot near Music Fest site. Great potential for those with Entreprenurial ideas. Close to industrial area & RV park to draw in customers.

#1521

$399,000

DEVELOPMENT LAND

MOBILE HOME PARK

This rare 1.74 acres is being incorporated into the City of Merritt & will require a zoning change. Present owner and City are suggesting R4 city zoning for High Density apartments. #1416 $598,900

3 pad mobile home park on 1.13 acres with easy access off Highway 8. Lot A is zoned R1. Low property taxes.

Mobiles not included.

Fish out your front yard on 6 acres of mostly usable land bordering year round Guichon Creek. Power & driveway are in, septic approval. Near to unlimited crown land. Only 20 mins. from Merritt. $235,000

#1508

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

Gorgeous countr y home on 2.11 acres with 3 bedrms, 2 baths, recently renovated. Huge countr y kitchen, rock F/P with wood airtight. New gazebo, huge garden space, fenced yard, riding ring.

1.104 acre lot with low slope with dual access to the shore area. Build your dream home in a new subdivision with a multitude of activities close by. Easy access off Hwy.5A. HST is not applicable.

This 2.46 acre lot has been given preliminary subdivision approval with conditions. A access driveway & well will be installed. Great building sites, views and easy access. Backs onto crown land.

#1497

#1573

#1638

#1440

$879,950

$399,900

$339,900

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Minimum lot size ½ acre. Exceptional valley and ranchland views, easy access to crown land. Call for further details on limitations & a complete package.

#1531

Prices Starting at $139,000 + HST

$165,000

#1514

$129,000

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS

Prices Starting at $ 85,000 + HST Fully ser viced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Close to shopping and college.

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Dogs get a whiff of basic tracking techniques A big-name pooch trainer visited the Nicola Valley

By Jade Swartzberg THE HERALD

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Local dogs learned to use their noses during a tracking workshop sponsored by the Nicola Valley Kennel Club on April 14.

Nearly seven people and their dogs attended the seminar where dog breeder and Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) tracking judge Emilie Woodruff taught the basics of training dogs to follow a scent to locate objects.

“Emilie is a wellestablished dog breeder from Kamloops and a big name in tracking for all of B.C.,” said Yvonne Lord, president of the NVKC. “She shared her expertise with us and it was amazing to me how quickly some of the dogs were picking it up.”

After briefly discussing flagging equipment and proper dog harnesses and leads, Woodruff trained the dogs to track a glove and praised them when they followed their noses.

Lord said the workshop was a starting point, and several of the participants are planning to practise with their dogs, and might consider competing in the future.

While many owners train their dogs to compete in tracking competitions, police use the techniques for specific purposes like tracking suspects, drugs or explosives.

“Many people who train their dogs for tracking often register with the local search and rescue,” said Lord.

“Huge numbers of children or hikers have been saved by tracking.”

The NVKC has operated in the area for over 25 years, said Lord who joined the

Nicola Valley Kennel Club member Carla Bacon helps her border terrier, Bailee, during his first attempt at tracking at a workshop in Lower Nicola on Saturday, April 14. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

club when she moved here the first time in 1989. Between coming and going, she estimates being involved for 15 years.

“We’re trying to flush out of the woodwork

people who want to do things with their dogs,” she said. “We’ve got a lot of enthusiasm.”

Besides workshops like the tracking seminar or a Rally Obedience seminar that the

Adopt a Pet

club held last month, members meet once a month. The club also hosts an annual dog show in June, which has been the largest dog show in British Columbia.

from Angel’s Animal Rescue Society

Lord said she wants people to know that times are changing with regards pure-bred dogs regulations.

“The Canadian Kennel Club started being about pure-bred

dogs,” she said.

“Now, if you have a dog that even vaguely looks like a pure-bred, you can get an event performance number, which allows you to compete in classified

events.”

Anyone interested in finding out more about the Nicola Valley Kennel Club can contact Lord at ymelord@ me.com, or by phone at 378-5166.

MERRITT’S MOST WANTED Jesse Aron TABOR

GABE Approximately 7 months old, male, Multi-Poo. Gabe is approximately 9 lbs. He is personality plus and loves to cuddle.

Born: March 10, 1979 HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 160 lbs HAIR: Brown EYES: Brown

SHYLA

REGGIE

Shyla is approximately 4 months old, female, Golden Lab cross.

Very sweet and smart.

Approximately 2 years old, female, Husky cross. Reggie is an absolute sweetheart. She is playful, sweet and kind. Her training has been well started.

Reggie will need a balance of outdoor time and cuddle time.

View other adoptable dogs available at Angel’s Animal Rescue Society by going to http://www.angelsanimalrescue.ca.

Wanted for: possession for the purpose of trafficking in a narcotic

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of this individual please contact the Merritt RCMP at 378-4262 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. This message brought to you by

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HERALD SPORTS Penticton Vees just keep right on rollin’ Have a sports story tip? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing sports@merrittherald.com

BCHL champions up 2-0 in Doyle Cup as series shifts to the Okanagan

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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The Penticton Vees’ storybook season continues.

The BCHL champion Vees returned home on Sunday with a 2-0 lead in their bestof-seven Doyle Cup series versus the Brooks Bandits, champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League.

Penticton defeated Brooks 7-2 and 1-0 in games one and two of the Doyle, played in the Alberta city this past Friday and Saturday.

All remaining games in the series will be played in Penticton, beginning with game three on Tuesday night at the South Okanagan

Events Centre.

The winner of the Doyle Cup will represent the Pacific region at this year’s Royal Bank Cup/Canadian Jr. A Championships, slated for Humboldt, Saskatchewan from May 5 - 13.

The two Vees’ games against the Bandits this past weekend were a study in contrast.

In game one on Friday, Penticton erupted for three goals in the first eight minutes of the third period to break open a close contest and coast to victory against their Alberta opponents.

Despite being outshot 26-25 in the opener, the Vees tallied twice on the powerplay and added a shorthanded marker to

easily win the battle of special teams.

Six different players tallied for Penticton in game one: captain Logan Johnston (2), Mario Lucia, Wade Murphy, Joey Benik, Bryce Gervais and Troy Stecher. Netminder Chad Katunar picked up the win, his thirteenth of the post-season.

Defense was the order of the day in game two on Saturday as Murphy’s powerplay tally at 5:48 of the first period was all the Vees needed in their 1-0 victory.

Brooks outshot Penticton 43-30 in their second meeting in as many nights, but could put nothing past Vees’ starting goalie Michael Garteig, who was making his first start in almost two months following a serious leg injury back in early March.

The Vees earned the right to represent the BCHL in the Doyle Cup by defeating the Chiiliwack Chiefs (4-2), the Merritt Centennials (4-1) and the Powell River Kings (4-0) in

three best-of-seven playoff rounds that began back on March 16.

Penticton went into this year’s BCHL playoffs as regular season league champions (544-0-2, 110 pts.), and as the number one ranked Jr. A team in the country for most of the year.

The Vees also set records for the most number of wins in a single BCHL season (54) and for the most consecutive wins in a single season (42).

The Doyle Cup has been contested 25 times since its inception in 1985, with the BCHL representative winning 16 of the showdowns.

The Vernon Vipers have won the most Doyle Cups (six) followed by the Camrose Kodiaks with four. The Vipers won the last three in a row prior to this season.

This is Penticton’s fourth appearance in the Doyle Cup. The team won in 1985 and 1986 as the Knights, and in 2008 as the Vees.The Brooks Bandits are in the Doyle Cup for the first time.

(Left) Since coming over to the Penticton Vees from the Victoria Grizzlies at the trade deadline in January, Wade Murphy (12) has been a force. The 18-yearold forward finished fourth in the regular season scoring race (36g, 55a, 91pts.) and tied for first in the BCHL playoffs (9g, 9a, 18 pts.). In two Doyle Cup games thus far, Murphy has a pair of goals.

(Below) The Vees’ Michael Garteig made an auspicious return to action following almost two months on the sidelines due to injury. The 20-year-old netminder stopped all 43 Bandit shots in his team’s 1-0 win against Brooks in game two of the Doyle Cup. Garteig led the BCHL in the regular season with a 1.93 GAA and 92.7 SV%.

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Some extra-curricular sports activities still taking place at local schools

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

sports@merrittherald.com

As local schools enter the final two months of the 2011-12 academic calendar, don’t expect things to be ‘business as usual’ when it comes to extra-curricular activities such as sporting events, drama productions, field trips and end-of-year dances and ceremonies.

On Friday of last week, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation membership voted 73% in favor of halting volunteer activities at their schools as part of an anti-government protest.

While School District #58 sports activities will definitely feel the impact of the BCTF decision,

things may not be all ‘doom and gloom’.

At Merritt Secondary School, three out of four school teams are continuing to function this spring, thanks to assistance from administrators and qualified community-based coaches.

The MSS girls’ soccer team is being coached by vice-principal Darren Coates. The Panthers have an abbreviated schedule of games, including two contests this week and a mini-jamboree on the weekend.

Unfortunately, due to the province-wide job action, the girls’ soccer team was forced to cancel its annual ‘Test of Mettle’ 12-team tournament slated for this weekend.

The Merritt Secondary senior boys’ rugby team is also still in action. It is being coached

by Ryan Reid and Nathan Brigden, nonteachers who coached the squad last year and are members of the local Barbarians men’s rugby team.

The rugby boys also have a limited schedule of games; they next see action at home this Thursday.

The third MSS team to carry on is the senior golf team, while the notable casualty is the girls’ rugby program which was not able to find suitable coaching personnel from the non-teaching ranks.

At Coquihalla Middle

School, rugby has also fallen victim to the ban on extra-curricular involvement by teachers.

On the positive side, CMS will hold its annual track meet on June 19, as it is held entirely during school hours, and is considered to be an extension of the school’s regular P.E. program.

Local elementary schools are deciding this week whether to go ahead with their own individual track meets in May. The decision has already has been made, however, to not hold the District track championships in June due to the many volunteer hours required to plan and organize the major undertaking.

TWO CASUALTIES OF THE CONFLICT While some local schools may or may not be holding their own annual track meets in May, there will definitely not be a District track meet (upper left) in June this year.

The highly-anticipated event, which brings together over 300 athletes from six area schools, requires many, many hours of extra-curricular work by teachers to organize.

At Merritt Secondary School, some sports teams are operating on a limited basis, due to the support of administrators and qualified, community-based coaches. Such is not the case for the vaunted MSS senior girls’ rugby program (lower left) which has shut down for this season.

The Panther girls are a local powerhouse, and a regular participant at Provincials.

Ian Webster file photos/Herald

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The offer is genuine and will bring you many rewards. A test of faith begins-be strong.

Money woes ease.

AQUARIUS: Some habits are hard to break, Aquarius. look to a mentor to help and you will succeed. A fitness goal is easily achieved with a new piece of equipment.

GEMINI: Feeling blessed these days, Gemini? Pay it forward. A compromise at home raises everyone's spirits and fun ensues all weekend long!

CANCER: A business relationship blossoms with an addition. A largerthan-life personality drops by with an offer you can't refuse. Oh boy, oh boy, Cancer.

PISCES: The odds may be stacked against you, Pisces, but that doesn't mean you won't come out on top with a little ingenuity. a weekend endeavor requires a leap of faith.

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CAPRICORN: This week is all about give and take, Capricorn. Do for others, and they will do for you. A special event calls for some extra-special gifts.

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DID YOU KNOW ➣ No NFL team which plays it's home games in a domed stadium has ever won a Superbowl. (Texas Stadium, home of the Cowboys, is not a dome, there is a large hole in the roof.).

LEO: Oops, Leo. You fall behind on a project, raising some eyebrows.

Not to worry. You will get back on track sooner than you think, thanks to an innovation.

ARIES: Speak up Aries, and the problem will be solved.

A little miracle at home makes for an interesting weekend. Travel plans come together.

REGIONAL EVENTS VIRGO: Spend less, save more and you'll definitely get more, Virgo. More in your bottom line and more peace of mind. Flowers provide a great pickme-up.

LIBRA: Lady Luck smiles on you, Libra, and there is nothing beyond your reach. A treasured heirloom resurfaces, bringing back many fond memories.

SCORPIO: The tiniest of changes make a vast improvement in an project. A rejection is a blessing in disguise.

Be grateful for what you're given, Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS: News from afar gets the creative juices flowing, and you accomplish more than you have in some time, Sagittarius. A game of wits at the office proves challenging.

CROSSWORDS

➣ In the great fire of London in 1666 half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured

➣ The Saturn V moon rocket consumed 15 tons of fuel per second.

MERRITT NAVY LEAGUE CADET CORPS Garage sale on Saturday, May 5th at 1550 Williams Cres.

Cadets meet every Wednesday 6 - 9 pm at The Cadet Hall 1755 Coldwater Ave. Ages 9-13 welcome. Call 250-378-2620 for more information.

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Show your Student ID EVERY THURSDAY and RECEIVE 5% OFF Any Purchase

May 5th is FREE Comic Book Day!

250-378-1302

2049 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC

www.CountryBug.ca

NV FISH & GAME CLUB Junior .22 Rifle Program. Wanted, new shooters aged 10 to 16. Come out and learn firearms safety and marksmanship. Space is limited so call early.

Most Saturdays in May and June from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. NVF&G Club range on Aberdeen Road in Lower Nicola. To register call Bruce at 250-574-1106 or email b_merkley@shaw.ca

MERRITT VISITOR INFORMATION (BAILLIE HOUSE) Free introduction to modern day treasure hunting! Gold Country Geocaching Workshop on the Baillie property on Friday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. If you have a GPS, please bring it.

➣ The most eastern part of the western world is located in Ilomantsi, Finland.

STUDENTS!

HEART & STROKE BIG BIKE Want to have fun, get physically active, and share in team spirit while helping to support life-giving research? Heart and Stroke Big Bike is a fun and exciting team event. Join a team of 29 enthusiastic riders ( and one H&S driver) pedal through Merritt in support of heart disease and stroke. The ride takes 20 minutes and is a ride you won’t forget while you fundraise for fantastic prizes!

H&S Big Bike is coming to Merritt Monday, May 7.

Contact Lianna at 250-378-3938 or ljansen@h&sf. bc.ca to enter a team or join a team for them.

See how your support makes a difference at bigbike.ca

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES Literacy Merritt presents “Cyber Seniors”, a free and basic introduction to computers for local seniors.

Seating is limited so sign up today.

Cyber seniors runs April 11 - May 16, 2012 (Wednesdays) at Central School, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

To register drop by MYFRS at 2187 Coutlee Ave., call 250-378-4878 or email: robyn@rbrandproductions.ca.

➣ The first toilet ever seen on television was on "Leave It To Beaver". Wally and Beaver had a baby alligator which they kept in the toilet.

SUDOKU ANSWERS

NV ATV CLUB On Saturday April 28 please come down to the Civic Centre at 10:00 am. to learn more about the NV ATV Club.

Across 1. Barbecue entree 5. Basket material 10. Connive 14. Doing nothing 15. Asian bird of the starling family 16. ___ lamp 17. Bar order 18. Promotes male characteristics 20. Mildness 22. Got by 23. Employment 24. Fan 25. Squishy chairs 30. First-aid item 34. Parentheses, e.g.

35. Withdraw gradually 37. She had “the face that launched a thousand ships” 38. 100 qintars 39. Busy 41. Bank offering, for short 42. Lilac, e.g.

44. Part of the Hindu trinity 45. Jersey, e.g.

46. Come by 48. Places to attend to the sick 50. ___ juice (milk) 51. “___ Ng” (They Might Be Giants song) 52. Followers of Mao 55. Puzzling problem

60. Helicopters 62. Hip bones 63. Hindu woman’s garment 64. Cold 65. Mysterious: Var. 66. Length x width, for a rectangle 67. Affirmatives 68. Bakery selections Down 1. Computer type 2. “American ___” 3. Sailor 4. Religious messages 5. Arab League member 6. Harmony 7. May event, for short 8. Ring bearer, maybe 9. Equilateral parallelograms 10. That promised to 11. Channel 12. “Ars amatoria” poet 13. ___ Bell 19. South American pampas cowboy 21. “Chicago” lyricist 25. Corkwood 26. At attention 27. Barley bristle 28. Catches on 29. “Master” 31. Road open at one end only 32. Cliffside dwelling

33. No-see-ums 36. “Scream” star Campbell 39. Good-for-nothing 40. “Crikey!”

43. Its capital is Windhoek 45. More twisted 47. ___ public 49. Amniotic ___ 52. ___ Verde National Park 53. Biology lab supply 54. Shrek, e.g.

55. Attends 56. “How ___!”

57. Doctrines 58. Cork’s country 59. Beams 61. Not just “a”

Answers

NICOLA NATURALISTS SOCIETY Hands-on workshop on the basics of GPS navigation, mapping and waypoints, with Murphy Shewchuk. Saturday, April 21, 1:00 p.m. at NVIT U029. Details at www.nicoanaturalists.ca All are welcome.

NV DIRT RIDERS ASSOCIATION Newly formed club meeting 4th Wednesday of each month 7:00 p.m. at Garden Sushi. Call Scott for more information at 250-378-3502.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS Every second Wednesday Merritt’s Women in Business, an informal network for entrepreneurialminded women, meet at the Merritt Desert Inn from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

May 9, 2012 “Networking Success” roundtable.

RSVP by emailing Robyn at robyn@rbrandproductions.ca CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH

Samoan Male Quartet "Keepers of the Faith", Monday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. Free admission. For more information call Karel 250-523-9086.

Music sample at www.keepersofthefaith.com

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BC ARTS and Culture Week is on until the 28th! Find out what’s going on in your community and schools at www.bcartsweek.org/events

Personals

Tuesday issue noon the preceding Friday Thursday issue noon the preceding Tuesday

Young-spirited man in early 70’s looking for a fun-loving woman. N/S, loves camping, music and good times. Also loves quiet times. Call 250378-3707 or 250-572-1007 and ask for Grant

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Lost & Found

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Wallet LOST at the Library or Coopers. Reward 250-378-6581

Employment Business Opportunities

Motel Manager (F/T)Req: for motel in Merritt, BC. Duties; Prepare budgets.

Monitor revenues and expenses. Pricing and promotional strategies for establishment. Recruit, supervise, train, and schedule staff. Resolve customer complaints. $15.50/hr. Day, Evn. Wknd. 40hrs/wk. Contact Hero Parikh Fax:(1)250-378-9277 or email:knigthsinnmerritt@shaw.ca

Education/Trade Schools APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012.

More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available.

CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential.

Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical EXCLUSIVE “THINKBIG” Mechanic Training.

GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma and mechanical aptitude. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/Fairview.

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic.

Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta).

Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Shipper / Receiver Lumber company In the lower mainland hiring shipper/receiver, P/T and F/T. Must have Lisa Lumber experience. Excellent wages and benefits.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training.

NO Simulators. Start any Monday.

Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853 THE ONE and only Harley Davidson Technician Training Program in Canada. GPRC Fairview Campus. 15 week program. Current H-D motorcycle training aids. Affordable residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Services

Art/Music/Dancing

Fax resume to: 604-881-4847 or Email: kingrab@shaw.ca

Trades, Technical

Career Opportunities

Employment

EXPERIENCED SERVICE Provider for Chrysler dealership in Salmon Arm. Strong customer satisfaction skills.

Able to work in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage/ benefit package. Fax resume 1-250-832-4545.

E-mail: pat@brabymotors.com

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of a qualified Machinist. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250286-9502.

Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

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Employment

DANCE IN THE OCTOPUS’S GARDEN SHOW Welcome new students age 2 1/2 yrs+ ballet, ballroom, jazz. Eight classes as low as $41.40 MayJun 250-378-7779 www.lindasdancestudio.ca

Health Products HERBAL MAGIC Look great for summer - 1st 9 weeks for $99. Lose weight and keep it off. Results guaranteed! Call now 1-800-854-5176.

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103, john@raidersconcrete.com

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

5449418 Summer Student Employment Opportunity The Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary is looking for summer help for the Thrift Shop. Students must be returning to school in September.

Help Wanted Help Wanted 2x2.5 RN – We Care Home Health Services JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! We Care Home Health Services is looking for an energetic RN who understands the importance of relationship building and knows how to build them.

We are recruiting a Registered Nurse who can assess client’s needs, establish patient care plans, and provide support. This can include wound care, in home assessments, and coordinating clinics.

Please fax or email your resume, certiÀcations, and references. Fax to 250-545-9729 or email us at Jennifer.wecare@telus.net

2x4

City of Merritt EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Contract Summer Day Camp Leader Seasonal/Auxiliary Salary: $12.50/hr Duration: June – August 31, 2012 Independently plans, organizes and leads specialized recreation programs in a day camp setting, including various sports, out trips, crafts and games.

Credentials/Skills: • First Aid Certificate • Experience an asset Security and Safety: • Criminal Record check Preferred qualification: • Currently attending a post-secondary institution in the field of recreation or education.

Apply to:

City of Merritt Attn: Felicity Peat PO Box 189 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: 250-315-1050 fpeat@merritt.ca

3 FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE Hours of Work are Tuesday to Saturday, 8 hours a day.

Start date June 11 to August 31, 2012 Wages dependent upon experience.

Detailed resumes to be dropped off at the Thrift Shop, 1803 Voght Street.

Deadline for receiving resumes is May 8, 2012.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEE FOR OUR

CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT (approx. 20 hours/week)

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

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

Responsibilities • Communicating with carriers and customers.

• Handle all phone inquires and complaints in a professional and efÀcient manner.

QualiÀcations • Must have strong organizational and communication skills • Be able to work well under pressure.

• Some ofÀce/computer experience is also required.

• Must also have own form of transportation.

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

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Real Estate

Rentals

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KENGARD MANOR

Rooms to rent and/or room & board. $400/mon. for room. Room & board negotiable. Seniors preferred. Contact Doug or Donna at 250-378-5688 or douggdixon@yahoo.ca. No alcohol or drugs.

Financial Services

Legal Services

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

NEED HELP MANAGING YOUR DEBT?

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CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

MERRITT SxS Duplex.

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Call FREE 1-877-220-3328

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Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales GARAGE SALE 463 Brenton Ave. Lower Nicola Saturday, April 28 Furniture, ‘ 81 Mercedes, ‘89 YJ Jeep, tools, household goods etc.

8:00am - 3:00pm Early birds okay

DIY STEEL Building deals!

Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

FOR SALE Inglis Washer - $150.00 Kitchenaid Dryer - $100.00 250-378-6865 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins.

Call Chad 250-863-3082

Financial Services

Financial Services

FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION Call 1.877.898.2580

Debt troubles? Get your financial life back. Ǧ Ǧ Ǧ Your financial future starts with a free confidential consultation.

DOWNTOWN. 1 Side newly decorated and vacant. Other side rented. Each side has 4 bdrms, 3- 4 pce baths, garden area & storage shed. $337,900. (604)534-2748.

Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments.

F/S, heat and hot water included.

Mobile Homes & Parks er ord y r o t Fac le

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New 2011 14 wides from $49,900 Doublewides from $99,900 Call or Email for details

Ask about move-in incentives For appointment call

Ph: 250-378-5614

NICOLA APARTMENTS

Shared Accommodation Lower Nicola Complete upper 1Bdrm suite, new home, resp, prof or mature student. incl All util $420. 1-604-889-3597

Suites, Lower 1 bdrm bsmnt suite. Avail May 1. F/s, w/d, n/smoking, n/pets, util, cable, and internet incl. $650 250-378-5172

MOVE IN BONUS! Under new t. managemen

Townhouses

Trustees in Bankruptcy & Proposal Administrators Suite 600, 235-1st Avenue, Kamloops 320-1620 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna (Resident Office)

or visit

For rent May 1st, 3 bdrm townhouse, dt area, no pets, $800/mon + util. 378-6532 leave message.

• 1 bedroom starting @ $500/month

Transportation

Scrap Car Removal

• 2 bedrooms starting @ $600/month

Auto Financing

• Bus stop

250-378-9880 LARGE 1 br main floor. Logan Lake. $600/mon.

NS,Avail. immed. 250-395-2906.

Mobile Homes & Pads

MNPdebt.ca

1-866-573-1288 Dean Prentice, Trustee

inquires@eaglehomes.ca

Recreational/Sale BIG FOOT Sightings! New 2012 Big Foot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com

Stop struggling with debt.

CALL 1.877.898.2580

YOU’RE APPROVED Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL9597 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

Available immediately - 2 bedroom mobile. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, laminate flooring, large sundeck, fully fenced yard. $900/month ($750 rent, $150 utilities) 250378-0887

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288 Scrap Vehicles, Equip. & steel wntd. Have HIAB truck. In/out of town. I pay $$$$ 315-4893

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Spray-In Boxliners $399 $499 Short Box

Long Box

Glass Replacement Chip Repair

DL# 30482

www.murraygmmerritt.com Out of town customers:

1-888-378-9255

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