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Engines rev for Merritt’s second biker party ‘Family-friendly’ bike rally offers four days of fun

By Jade Swartzberg THE HERALD

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Vendors selling biker gear have set up shop on Merritt’s downtown streets, a large concert stage and sound system sit in the City Furniture parking lot and motorcycles are rolling into town for the city’s second biker party — the Great Canadian Bike Rally — which kicks off today and lasts until Sunday.

“We’ve planned loads of fun entertainment and shopping,” said rally co-organizer Mike Fairfield.

“We’ve also got some of the best riding in the country.”

With a packed schedule that includes poker runs, biker games, a show ‘n’ shine, Supermoto Races, concerts, and plenty of other activities, visitors and locals will have lots to do from early in the morning until late at night for the next four days.

High temperatures and sunny skies predicted for the Nicola Valley won’t hurt either.

Today (Thursday) the event kicks GNARLY RIDES Bikers are rolling into town for the Great Canadian Bike Rally, which starts today and runs until Sunday. Organizers are expecting double or triple the number of visioff with a pancake breakfast at Spirit tors compared to last year when motorcycles lined Merritt’s downtown streets. Family-friendly activities will be happening throughout the weekend. File photo Square and ongoing registration at has been hectic and exhilarating as the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena catch include the show ‘n’ shine the Civic Centre (rally headquarters) whole lot of fun.” organizers put the finishing touches from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday on Saturday from 1-4p.m. in the Bikers will get to show off their from 9 a.m. The street mall opens at on the event. He also said the comand Saturday.

Main Stage compound and Sunday skills individually and with partners 10 a.m. and entertainment at both munity has been supportive and that “Last year people needed a place afternoon’s Supermoto Races from at the rodeo grounds.

Biker burnout the Main Stage (City Furniture parkthere have been a good showing of to go after the concerts and that’s 1-3 p.m. in the Wagon West Travel competitions will also be featured at ing lot) and Spirit Square begins at volunteers. what we’ve provided,” said Stuart Plaza, besides the biker games and the rodeo grounds as well as several noon.

“In the end, the proof is in the Emslie, entertainment co-ordinator. entertainment. downtown locations throughout the Opening ceremonies will be at pudding and it’s going to be great,” Meanwhile, shoppers can browse “There’s going to be an all-star jam rally. the Main Stage at 4 p.m. said Emslie. session each night.”

While rally organizers are expect- the downtown vendors selling cloth“If you’re into riding activities, Visit www.greatcanadianbikerMerritt Bus Lines will be providing, jewelry, tattoos, the latest motoring visitors from far and wide, we’ve got an awesome poker run ally.com for a complete schedule of ing transportation for concert and Fairfield says there will still be plenty cycle gear and, of course, food. that goes to Spences Bridge as well events. party-goers each night, shuttling Evening concerts begin at 6 p.m. for locals to enjoy. as Kamloops and Quilchena,” said People without concert passes will people between the venues and their Thursday through Saturday and for “It’s a very family-friendly event,” Fairfield of some of the highlights still be able to access the main comhotels or campgrounds for $2. those not ready to pack it in at 11 he said.

“We’ll have activities for kids for visitors. “Plus, we’ll have biker pound during the day for $5. Tickets At his Coutlee Avenue office on p.m. when the concerts are over, this and adults.” games at the rodeo grounds on can be purchased at the gate.

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A winning pooch in this month’s Nicola Valley Kennel Club Dog Show slipped his collar and went missing during the Merritt Canada Day fireworks.

Kody, a one-year-old flashy brindle boxer, broke loose after hearing the loud bangs.

“They were taking him out to go to the bathroom and he slipped out,” said co-owner Karen Knox, who returned to her home in Surrey while a team of volunteers including her husband, the dog’s other owner and members of the NVKC continued the search.

“They are still out there looking,” she said on Tuesday. “They’re doing everything they can think of.”

Wayne McMurray, the dog’s other owner, was returning home to Kelowna on Tuesday after 10 days of steady searching.

“We are heading back to Kelowna right now,” he said in a phone interview. “We put food out for him and his bed and articles of clothing to lure him back, but there’s been no sign of him.”

McMurray stayed at the Ramada Inn during the nights and searched Merritt and its outskirts each day.

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During his stay, there was one possible sighting on a logging road near River Ranch.

“We’ve saturated the Merritt area,” he said.

“He could still be in there but I’m kinda doubtful on that. He could have been picked up, but if enough people know about it, there’s still a chance [to find him].”

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Lori Jacobson and two other volunteers from NVKC are still on the prowl.

“We’ll continue the search until we find him,” she said, noting he is likely continually walking in and out of town. “I think he’s pretty terrified.

Boxers are skittish, anyway, so unless someone has a leash and collar when they see him, he would be very hard to

retrieve.”

The team has informed those who frequent the roads, such as truck drivers, about the missing dog.

She said the search party has recently received tips about the dog’s location.

“We are out in the middle of the night searching,” she said.

“We’re grasping at straws at this point and we’re

getting pretty tired.”

Posters and a notice on a rescue mailing list are also part of search efforts.

The Nicola Valley Kennel Club show ran for three days at Voght Park from June 29 to July 1.

Kody won first place in the boxer competition.

Anyone with information about Kody’s whereabouts is asked to call Karen at 778-688-0564.

Colorado, Siberia fires caused Merritt haze The haze which settled over the Nicola Valley and Kamloops last Friday will likely be visible until the end of this week.

Kamloops fire information officer Kevin Skrepnek said the haze, which settled over the area this past weekend, is a mix of smoke from wildfires in the U.S. and Russia.

“A lot of it is from the Colorado wildfires that have

been burning for quite some time.

“But, believe it or not, a big chunk of it, based on the weather models we’re looking at, is from Siberia,” he said.

“There’s some pretty significant fires going on over there and it looks like the smoke and haze got caught in a jet stream that came over the Pacific and settled right down in some of

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The haze is expected to hang around until Friday, Skrepnek said, but that will depend somewhat on weather conditions.

Whether the fires continue to burn won’t affect air quality, however.

“This haze could be from burning that happened a week ago and it’s just taken its time to get here,” Skrepnek said.

Skrepnek said he’s heard reports the smoke has also moved into Alberta.

Skrepnek said the heavier concentrations of haze and smoke seen over the weekend were probably the result of a warm mass of air that formed over top of the smoke, trapping it in the city’s valley bottoms.

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Judges set to evaluate Merritt Local Communities in Bloom (CIB) committee members are hoping that residents and businesses will help Merritt put its best foot forward when CIB judges arrive to tour the city next week.

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IMPORTANT BYELECTION DATES July 09th: Nomination Packages will be available from City Hall July 31st to August 10th: Nomination Period August 17th: First Day for displaying Election Signs Wed. Sept 05th & Wed. Sept 12th: Advance Voting Days

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Farmers’ market sets up shop near Baillie House

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Due to this year’s edition of the Great Canadian Bike Rally from today (Thursday) to Sunday, the Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market is moving to the parking lot beside the Baillie House this Saturday.

The market is usually scheduled to be held on Saturdays at the City Furniture parking lot on Coutlee Avenue, but the location will be occupied by the bike rally’s main stage.

Market organizers are giving each patron a card with their purchase ID. The card will NICOLA VALLEY

Man dies from fishing accident A 68-year-old Langley man is dead after he fell out of a fishing boat on Island Lake, a remote lake about an hour’s drive from Logan Lake.

“The man was in his boat alone, when he ended up in the lake,” said Logan Lake RCMP Cpl. Kathleen Thain of the accident, which occurred on Saturday,

then be included in a draw for “neat” prizes.

The Baillie House parking lot is located at the corner of Voght Street and Merritt Avenue.

The farmers’ market will return to its regular location on July 21.

“The Farmers’ Market wishes to apologize for the inconvenience the move may cause for our customers,” Lucas Handley, market president, stated in a release. “Please come on out as it is business as usual for the farmers, bakers and crafters of the Nicola Valley.”

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According to the RCMP, a witness saw the man in distress, but was unable to reach him in time to assist.

“It is believed the man died by drowning,” said Thain. “There was a life jacket in the boat at the time of the accident.”

Island Lake is accessed by Forest Service roads and is located near a recreation site. The area is about 64 kilometres from Merritt and is tucked behind the Highway Valley Copper Mine.

The man, whose identity has been with-

website, the market is growing and features items such as woodwork, baking, corn and buffalo meat.

Market organizers are continually seeking crafters and vendors.

Each vendor is required to pay $10 for membership and then $15 for each week they participate.

The market, which is open this year from May 12 to Oct. 6 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., features approximately 20 vendors.

Four of the vendors sell primarily farm products.

The market has operated since 2000.

held until his family is notified, was visiting from Langley.

Two projects get tax exemption The City of Merritt is expected to see over $1.9 million in construction development this year with the approval of two major projects under the Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw.

Aimed at rewarding new development, the bylaw was approved unanimously by city councillors in January.

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HERALD OPINION Ideas for stronger Canada abound My summer listening tour is once again proving to be very valuable in allowing me to hear concerns from many of the taxpayers in our beautiful Okanagan-Coquihalla region.

I am often surprised that what I hear in coffee shops, at community events and BBQ’s, is often very different from the issues in the media or on the local letters to the editor page. Often I find that issues of importance to taxpayers may be ones that the government is taking action on in Ottawa, however we may not have communicated that very well.

In other cases there are some bills that generate far more media and opposition attention than others.

One area of concern that I frequently hear about pertains to the pay and the expenses for politicians in local, provincial, federal and aboriginal government including a desire for more transparency and accountability.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation publicly posted information regarding aboriginal politicians that included 50 earning more than the prime minister, 160 more than a respective provincial premier and over 600 in excess of $100,000 per year or more. Much of this information was acquired with significant difficulty. As a result our government introduced Bill C-27, the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. The intent of this legislation is to provide public disclosure by requiring chiefs and councillors to publish salaries and expenses as well as the audited consolidated financial statements for the First Nation in question. While some First Nations governments do provide this information, others currently do not and there can be a lack of consistency in how this information is posted. Bill C-27 is currently at committee stage review as part of the second reading debate.

Another bill that you may not have heard about is Bill C-43, the Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act. It is well known that Canada has one of the most generous immigration systems in the world. By the same theme, it is also one of the easiest to manipulate by

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Remove temptation, create left turn lane JADE SWARTZBERG Merritt HERALD I’ve obviously been in Merritt for a while now — my airway starts to constrict and my hands clench the steering wheel when I have more than a three-car wait to cross the intersection at

Voght Street and Nicola Avenue.

A few deeps breaths will usually do the trick, except when the traffic is backed up to the A&W like it was a few weeks ago as I headed for this “busy” intersection around lunchtime.

At first I couldn’t figure out why the traffic had come to a standstill, but then, as we inched closer, I realized we had a situation where many of the cars ahead of me were trying to turn left.

There was nothing I could do but wait my

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turn and watch as the light cycled from green to yellow to red several times before it was my turn to drive straight through this crossroad.

Last year I proposed a permanent one-way road from Voght Street to Coldwater (like the temporary set up they have going right now for the bike rally) but perhaps a slightly less drastic approach could solve some of our traffic congestion problems around Merritt’s main artery — a left turn lane on either side of Voght Street as

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there is on Nicola.

I realize some readers may be rolling their eyes at my mention of traffic troubles but, my own impatience aside, other Merritt drivers have adopted some dangerous methods to deal with their impatience and to cross the intersection quicker.

Instead of waiting their turn behind vehicles with flashing left turn indicators, these drivers overtake them on the right and cross through the intersection.

This is all very well

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when the road is otherwise empty, but when there is someone else on the verge of turning left from the opposite side of the intersection, this impatient manoeuvre could lead to a collision.

I say, remove the temptation. Provide a way for left-turners to queue in their very own lane so that those driving straight or turning right will not have to wait.

Traffic will flow smoothly and less people will experience anxiety when driving towards Merritt’s downtown core.

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From Page 6 criminals on account of the virtually endless appeals that allow criminals to delay deportation by many years. As an example, one foreign criminal who sexually assaulted a senior was able to delay the deportation process for close to four years. In another example a foreign criminal convicted of trafficking drugs and assaulting victims with a dangerous weapon along with other offences took close to six years to deport. This proposed bill will allow the deportation of criminals in a far timelier manner and will help to ensure that Canadians can be better protected.

Bill C-42 is by contrast legislation that many citizens have commented on the need for. This is the Enhancing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Accountability Act. It is important to recognize that the majority of our RCMP do an outstanding job in keeping our communities safe.

However, in any organization you can find those few who do not meet the expectations and standards. To date, the RCMP has not always had the administrative ability to deal with these officers in an expedient or appropriate manner. Bill C-42 proposes new legislation to rectify these challenges and also proposes to create a modern and independent civilian review and complaints commission.

The above bills are part of the 43 introduced by our government so far in this 41st Parliament in response to hearing the concerns from Canadian taxpayers and the need to keep Canada strong.

Aside from these 43 government bills, there are also in excess of 240 private members bills currently proposed along with just over a dozen from the Senate.

When it comes to bills and legislation, there is no shortage of ideas and debate from your elected representatives.

When I am on my listening tour throughout the riding, I too learn and become aware about a number of local issues that have a Federal component. Suggestions and ideas on how we can create more opportunity, employment and understanding are many particularly in our riding of Okanagan-Coquihalla. From my perspective, this is a healthy but daunting task, particularly when you think about the scale and diversity of our great country.

If you would like to participate and share your ideas, please contact me at 1-800-6658711 or at the email below.

Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla and can be reached directly at dan.albas@parl.gc.ca.

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PREVIOUS QUESTION MUSIC MAKER Jessica Dolgopol performs for friends and family during a piano recital at the Merritt Civic Centre on June 24. Other students from Brenda Petty’s piano school also played at the recital. Photo submitted

GRAND DONATION Grand Pub and Grill owner Dana Egan donates $500 to the Merritt Youth and Families girls group for its summer program. The money was raised through the pub’s monthly quarter drop and Egan says if locals have extra quarters they want to donate, the next donation will go to the Merritt Ministerial Association. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

Will you attend or participate in the local ‘Clash of the Talents’ contest this summer?

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Thanks for helping to spread the word Dear Editor, On behalf of The War Amps, I would like to thank you for Phillip Woolgar’s excellent article on Wyatt Heard-Ludtke, a local member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program,

and his attendance at our 2012 BC CHAMP Seminar in Victoria.

Articles like yours certainly help to inform the public of the resources and programs available if they should ever need the support, as well as how their donations are spent.

Your coverage will go a long way in helping to spread the word.

Sincerely, Danita Chisholm, Executive Director, CHAMP Program

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If you’ve ever watched Canada’s Got Talent or American Idol and dreamed of having your chance in the spotlight, you might want to sign up for Clash of the Talents — Merritt’s summer talent contest.

Designed to showcase a variety of local talent, the six-week competition, which will kick off on July 28 in Spirit Square, is open to any resident of the Nicola Valley.

“There are so many people in Merritt that are talented and this gives them an opportunity to show their talents,” said Christine Abraria who is organizing the event along with her husband Anthony.

If the potential for fame doesn’t motivate those with hidden talents, then perhaps the cash prizes will.

Christine confirmed last Wednesday that first place will receive $1,700, while second place will earn $850 and third will earn $450.

The city-funded competition will be broken down into four rounds — with the first two rounds broken up into two separate heats.

Twenty performers will advance to the second round, 10 to the semifinals and five to the final show, which will be a ‘scaled up’ production at the Merritt Civic Centre on Sept.

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Young and old are welcome to participate in the competition, which will feature any talent from ballet to comedy to singing and instrumentals.

“Merritt has held a Battle of the Bands before, but we wanted to find a way that anyone could be included,” said Christine, adding that the interest seems to be there.

Before the Abrarias submitted their proposal to the City of Merritt, they decided to do a bit of market research and posted

‘I’ve seen lots of talented people in the community, so I know they are out there.’

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their idea on Facebook.

Within 12 hours of the post, 10 people had already expressed their interest in competing.

Still, Christine says they were hesitant at first about submitting the proposal — both she and Anthony are 26 years old and they have a 17-month-old daughter Emerald. On top of that, Anthony owns his own homebased web development and marking company called BurstInto-Site, which he started in fall 2011. In the end though, their passion for the community won out.

“I was born in Merritt and Anthony has been here since he was eight, so our passion is there and our

roots go way back,” said Christine, a descendent of William Voght. “I’ve seen lots of talented people in the community, so I know they are out there.”

After each show, which will be at venues around the city including Spirit Square and Rotary Park, the audience will be able to vote for their favourite act. The contest will be based solely on these votes and there won’t be any judges.

Up to 40 people will be able to participate in Clash of the Talents and if the applications exceed this number, organizers will hold an audition on July 25th at the Merritt Civic Centre.

Those interested in sharing their talents can pick up applications at Drop Dead Threadz on Quilchena Avenue, or download a PDF from the City of Merritt website www. merritt.ca.

Christine and Anthony will also have a booth downtown during the Great Canadian Bike Rally (July 12-15) and the Chamber of Commerce Street Fest (July 20-21) where people can pick up applications or get more information. The registration deadline will be 6 p.m. on July 21.

The Abrarias (who are also the organizers of the Merritt Cash Mobs, an initiative aimed to encourage people to shop locally) would also like to provide an opportunity for local businesses to set up a booth at each show to tell and market their products.

Friends & Neighbours Man volunteers time to alleyways

By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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All it takes is a little effort from each person in the community to give a neighbourhood a homey feeling, but one man is going all out, whacking away grass from Merritt’s alleys almost every day.

Since spring Steve Thomas has grabbed his weed whacker and has taken on the task of ridding the alleyways of tall grass.

“As soon as the snow was off the ground, I was out there,” he said. “It just gives me a good feeling, to get something accomplished.”

His neighbours have taken notice and they appreciate his effort.

“A few of the senior women offer me a beer every once in a while,” he mentioned.

Thomas is waiting for the grass to spread out far enough so he can use a lawnmower.

That would make the job much easier, as the one alleyway

alone extends several blocks.

He lives near the alley between Jackson and Coldwater Avenue from Houston to Blair Street where he frequently chops the grass.

“I also got started on one behind Menzies Street over there around Douglas Street,” he said.

Thomas has lived in Merritt since 1994, after he was injured when he he hit a moose with his vehicle.

“She landed on top of my car and busted my neck and my back.

“I was laid up for so many years and people helped me all the time,” he explained. “I thought now is the time to give back to someone else. I get a sense of paying it forward.”

Thomas used to operate heavy machinery at Similco Mines near Princeton before retiring.

“The only real exercise I get is doing this,” he said. “My grandkids take up a good portion of my time too.”

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Along with the slew of thundering motorbikes expected to rumble into the Nicola Valley for the Great Canadian Bike Rally from Thursday to Sunday will be a lineup of entertainment that could rival the acts of Mountainfest.

Entertainment Co-ordinator Stuart Emslie said many of the scheduled bands treat the bike rally as a reunion. “It’s such a great mix of B.C. musicians that know each other and they really had a great time with it last year and are looking forward to much of the same this year,� he said. “They love the cause, they love the idea of what the organizers of the bike rally are trying to build.�

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The square will also feature John Lee Sanders on Sunday. “This guy has played with Dr. John, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters; he’s played with some of the biggest names in the business,� Emslie said. “He toured 11 years with Long John Baldry. “That’s going to be my highlight of the week, I think. I’m really looking forward to that particular show.�

Tony Robertson and Hogwash are hosting an all-star jam at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena during the After Party on Friday night. “It’s going to turn into a wonderful, incredible musical soup,� Emslie said.

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Brickhouse is hosting the Saturday night all-star jam with John Lee Sanders and Steve Kozak.

Approximately 5,000 people attended the bike rally last year and organizers said they wouldn’t be surprised at a 15,000 attendance this year. “It’s a great event and quite well organized,� Emslie said. “These guys put a year into [planning]. It’s a bike rally first, that also offers some great entertainment.�

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A three-night concert pass costs $100 or pay $40 for one night. A combination of the events and tickets pass for four days costs $190. A ticket for each night of the After Party costs $20.

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• Relax in the pool • 3 lge bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings • Lots of renos, over 14,00sqft lot U/g sprinklers • Lge sundeck w/ great views of valley & city M 3529 $359,000 $ $35 9,000

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3 level split home in d/t location H/wood flring, sunken lvgrm Open concept design 3 bdrms up w/ soaker tub in master ste

M 3 3724

$352,500

• Beautifully reno’ed 3 level split on the Bench • Open concept w/ large windows, vaulted ceilings • New kitchen, SS app, new bathrm, flring & paint • Superb quality finishings, only steps from Bench Elem

• Amazing new 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher w/ open flr plan • Extras include: 10’ ceilings, lge kitch, crown moldings • 5 quality new appl, gas f/p in lvg rm • Backyd totally fenced, landscaped & 18.5x12 deck

• • • •

M 3743

M 3762

M 3781

$335,900

$334,900

Quiet acre a short drive out of town Open floor plan Master enste & w/I closet Full bsmt w/ recrm, 3rd bdrm & bathrm

$330,000

• Incredible revenue property • SxS fourplex on 1/3 acre of land • All 4 units are updated; new flrs, paint & countertops • Highly desireable location

M 3785

$325,000

• New, bright & beautiful 2000+ sqft home • 1 bdrm legal suite mortgage helper • Kitchen has eating island w/ electricity • 2-5-10 National Home Warranty

M 3759

$324,900

• Very well kept 3 + 1 bdrms on the Bench • Walking distance to Bench Elementary • 2100sf home, new kitch cabinets, fridge • Cathedral entrance, fully finished bsmt M 3783 $309,900

• Large home w/ all the space you need • Total 4 bdrms, 2 bath + 2 bdrm ste • 2 car garage & nice sized yard • Just a short walk to schools, park & town M 3723 $319,000

1 SOLD - 1 LEFT

Fully serviced R-2 lot, close to schools & d/t.

Bring your bldg ideas. Trades considered.

M 3274 $72,900 Good sized lot, ok for double wide. City services @ prop line. Mountain view in a quiet area.

M 3534 $79,000

RANCHER • Very private, 4 poss 5 bdrm family home • New appliances, central air & vac • 24x40 wired & heated shop • Double lot & RV parking

M 3673

$308,000

• • • •

Gorgeous new Rancher Granite/marble countertops Heated ceramic floors in the 2 baths 10’ ceilings & crown mouldings

M 3740

$300,200

• • • •

Beautiful open floor plan Double sided fireplace High ceilings Deluxe master bedroom

M 3579

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

M 3758 $67,000

• • • •

$299,900

Some recent upgrades New ceramic tile flring & windows 3 bdrms up & 2 down Fenced backyd & close to schools

M 3717

$289,900

• • • •

Executive home on quiet CDS Open concept w/ vaulted ceilings 1 bedroom in-law suite Large country kitchen

M 3753

$284,900

• Well kept home on cul-de-sac • Varnished oak staircase at entry • Kitchen has hand crafted birch cabinets • Wonderful garden spaces, sun deck & large front lawn M 3735 $276,000 $ ,

• • • •

Very nice 4 bdrm 2.5 bath fam home Close to downtown & schools Central air, security system Garden shed & gazebo

M 3293

$269,000

• • • •

4 bedroom home Close to downtown Large yard & huge deck 570sqft shop in back

M 3639

• • • •

$268,900

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

M 3710

$264,000

• • • •

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

M 3716

$255,000

• • • •

3 bdrm family home Security system, 80% efficient furnace A/C, new windows, except bathroom Beautiful l/scaping, treed & fenced

M 3687

$249,000

NEW PRICE

Beautiful river view lot close to downtown.

The uncompromised view will never change. Nice and quiet neighborhood.

M 3707 $89,000 Commercial lot zoned C-3. Off the main exit from Vancouver & Kelowna. All services already in place at property edge.

Outstanding exposure.

M3712 $89,900 2 lots on Eagle Crescent w/ no building restrictions. Plans available w/ the builder.

Close to all amenities.

M 3679 - M 3680 $95,000

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

M 3764

$248,000

• • • •

Spotless 1 level, 2 poss 3 bdrm home 2 master bdrms w/ own enstes 20x16 sqft shop has concrete flr In a quiet neighborhood & priced to sell!

M 3776

$246,700

• 3 bdrm home on 1.8 acres • Newer addition in back is nicely finished • Windows upgraded to vinyl dbl glazed • Quiet rural setting w/ lots of room

M 3632

$241,000

• • • •

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

M 3689

$235,000

• Bench location-3 bdrm, 2 bath family home • Central air, built-in vac, new furnace 2010 • 12x24 detached wired 220 shop • Nice fenced backyard for privacy M 3693 $234,900

• Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • Heat pump, a/c, high efficiency appliances • Gas fireplace & many extras • Low maintenance property

M 3729

$217,000

• • • •

Good size family home on large lot 2 bdrm ste at ground level & 3 up Dbl carport & tons of space Walking distance to schools & corner store

M 3713

$215,000

• Beautifully landscaped & good sized deck • Upgrade vinyl windows & siding • New roof, 200 amp service, alarm system • Interior has new finish throughout M 3761 $213,000

• Sunvalley Court-2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse • End unit-includes all appliances • PRICED TO SELL!!

• 24 hour notice required

M 3741

$199,900

• Quiet location, close to schools, park & trails • Large addition on its own land • Improvements are new laminate flrs, gas f/p • New app, new h/w tank & 2 lovely sundecks

• Very clean & cute 2 bdrm home • Features updated bathrm, furnace, paint & more • 200 amp service, detached 1 car garage/sho[ • Nicely l/scaped fully fenced backyard

M 3760

M 3784

$174,900

$169,900

One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola. Cleared, level & serviced by Lower Nicola Water Works. Approved for septic & HST already paid. Incredibly quiet location M 3746 $99,000 Desired Bench location. Owner pd GDT & WR charge. Phase 2 w/ gorgeous views.

All u/g services.

M 3570 $99,000

• 2 bdrm apt has a modern open floor plan • Granite counter tops, SS appliances • Has b/i wall a/c & in-unit laundry • Urban living at its finest!!

M 3700

$169,000

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

M 3365

$165,000

• • • •

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

M 3744

$165,000

• • • •

Urban living at its finest 2 bdrm apt, open design Granite countertops, laminate flring SS appliances & in-unit laundry

M 3757

$165,000

• • • •

3 bedroom 1/2 duplex Family oriented neighborhood New paint, flooring, countertops Large, open backyard

M 3736

$159,000

• • • •

Close to schools, parks & downtown Fully fenced & landscaped Bsmt is unfinished Great starter home

M 3751

$159,000

• Corner lot ½ duplex in quiet area • Fenced yard, carport & loads of parking • Upgrades include: kitchen counter tops, • Laminate flring, paint, ext doors & light fixtures M 3763 $155,000

• • • •

3 bedroom rancher Vinyl windows & siding 9 year old furnace Fenced front & back

M 3708

$149,900

• Urban living at its finest!

• 1 bdrm apt features a modern open concept design • Perfect for entertaining • Granite counter tops, laminate & tile in kitchen & bath M 3699 $149,000

• Neat as a pin!! 3 bdrm Rancher • Walking distance to town, parks, school • 1 car detached shop • New h/w tank, elec upgrade & more

M 3750

$145,900

• Recent upgrades to roof, driveway & electrical • Good sized entry/laundry w. rm for office area • Low maintenance yd is fully fenced w/ lots of parking • Nice open floor plan

M 3726

$140,000

INDUSTRIAL Great business opportunity.

Landscaping supplies comes w/2 forklifts & 1 skid steer. 1 yr free rent, option to buy land.

M 3767 $95,000 • • • •

2 bedroom Rancher on a quiet street Electrical upgrade last 5 yrs New vinyl windows & siding New flring, new kitch cabinets, reno’ed bathrm

M 3718

$139,000

• Immaculate 3 bdrm in LN MHP • New vinyl windows, lge addition w/ spacious den • Enclosed porch, certified wood stove, bathroom upgrade • Fully matured fruit trees, & flower beds M 3733 $89,900

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

M 3652

$138,000

• Some updates-laminate flring, dbl glazed windows • Electrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bdrms, 2 baths • Monthly strata includes Natural Gas • Why rent when you can buy?

M 3734 $87,900

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

M 3739

• • • •

$137,900

Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratified building Centrally located

M 3525

• • • •

M 3675

• • • •

$76,900

Corner lot on a quiet street 2 bdrm home w/ some newer flooring Nice, big lvg rm & new bathroom Lots of rm to build a shop

$135,900

2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate flring New roof in 2010

M 3486

• Totally renovated 2 bdrm house on large lot • New gyproc & paint, kitchen & bath • New flooring & fixtures • Stainless steel app & much more….

M 3714

$127,500

• Ground level 1 bdrm condo • Vinyl dbl glazed windows, in ste laundry • Parking right out front • Low monthly maintenance fee

$76,900

M 3738

$75,900

• Vinyl windows, vinyl siding, new h/w tank • 2 level townhouse, 3 bdrms & 2 baths • Fenced yard, school across the street • Typical rent $750, no strata fees

M 3745

• • • •

$115,000

One bdrm in strata building Rent $550-600 Under new management Shopping & bus close by

M 3613

$68,000

• Ground level condo w/ newer paint & carpets • In suite laundry, new dryer • Open flr plan for living rm & kitchen • Affordable first time or retirement living

M 3702

$113,000

• Clean as a whistle!!

• Tenant pays $475/month • Close to bus, schools, corner store & town • Bachelor apt in Nicola Apts

M 3730

$50,000

• • • •

3 bdrms & full bath on upper flr Lvg rm, kitch & laundry on main Laminate flring & paint in last 4 yrs Vinyl windows & recent roofing

M 3720

• • • •

$113,000

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

M 3270

• • • •

Upper level 2 bdrm condo Recent laminate & lino flring 5 appliances incl window a/c Sundeck in front, quick possession

M 3777

$112,000

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

$49,900

M 3607

$44,000

• • • •

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

M 3737

$110,000

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

M 3755

$35,000

Retail on Quilchena totals 3966sqft. 2nd floor has 6 residential apartments. Gross income is close to $55,000/annum. New boiler, roof, overall well maintained M 3698 $395,000 Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt. 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease.

Over 10,500sqft of retail space, or lease @ $6./sf. Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue.

M 3697 $850,000

Extra lge double lot. 2 city water & sewage hookups. Private setting, flat site. Easy access w/ paved roads.

M 3495 $100,000 Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 to build your dream home. Tons of recreation to choose from.

M 3749 $175,000 Privacy & tranquility on this 26+ acre lot with amazing views located in the beautiful Sunshine Valley. Bring your building ideas.

M 3766 $189,000 .76 acre riverfront building lot. Location is second to none w/ 260+ feet of river frontage.

Quiet cul-de-sac, bring your blding ideas.

M3780 $199,000 24 acres in beautiful Sunshine Valley.

Recreational, treed lot, very private, easy access. Many potential building sites.

Hydro & phone lines to property line.

M 3603 $227,000 247’ lake front w/ winding trail to site.

Great views of the valley & water below.

Community water in place & power @ lot line. Easy access off hwy & quiet enjoyment.

M 3728 $242,500 Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. 3km to Quilchena Hotel. Close to Merritt & Kamloops.

Private access to lake.

M 3478 $349,000

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$5000 appliance bonus!!

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS New lots in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting. Fully services including curbs & storm drain all prepaid by the developer.

M 3692 $57,000

• • • •

Executive 3 bdrm rancher Riverfront, .55 acres Completely landscaped, flat property Hardwood thruout, incredibly private

M 3651

$485,000

• • • •

Gorgeous 5 bdrm family home 3/4” oak hw flooring w/ ceramic tile Extra lge kitch w/ pantry Lge master bdrm has 5 pc ensuite

M 3770

$465,000

• Spacious 6000+sqft completed living space • 6 bdrms, 5.5 baths-luxurious master bdrm • Dream kitchen, lge games rm, bar rm w/ bar • Large 3 bay garage-RV parking

M 3440

$459,900

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

• Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • Remodeled bsmt & main bathrooms • Inground pool & private backyard

M 3779

M 3701

$440,000

$439,000

• Spectacular panoramic views & beautiful sunsets • 3 bdrms (possible 4), 3 bath home w/ in-law ste • 5 acres w/ large 4 acre fenced area • 24x36 garage/shop, 60 US gpm well, great water

• • • •

M 3765

M 3769

$429,000

Investors, take note** 4 plex with 2 lots Large 2, 3 bdrm & 2, 2 bdrm stes Close to schools & parks

$399,900

• • • •

9.88 acres in Petit Creek 3 bedroom home with solarium Drilled well produces 157gpm Fenced & cross-fenced-3 bay shop

M 3578

$398,000

• • • •

Three bedrooms & a den Open concept design Beautiful views Home warranty

M 3665

• • • •

$389,000

Do you want comfort??

Open floor plan, crown moldings Quality appliances & light fixtures Cherry h/wood flring w/ Travertine tiles

M 3664

$369,000

• Main has 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/ lvgrm • 9’ ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter tops • Bsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room • HST paid!!

M 3731

$359,500

NEW PRICE

Great flat lot in popular subdivision. Close to elementary schools. Minutes from walking trails & downtown shopping. Services are at lot line and priced to sell.

M 3674 $57,000 Beautiful lot in Grandview Heights with a south facing view. Ideal for level entry w/ daylite bsmt. GST pd, close to shopping & NVIT. M 3775 $59,000 3 flat light industrial bareland lots with water & sewer close to lot line. Great business opportunity, other adjacent lots are available.

M 3772-M3774 $59,900

• Main has 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/ lvgrm • 9’ ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter tops • Bsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room • HST paid!!

M 3732

$359,500

• Wonderful family home on quiet culde-sac • 4 bdrms, 2 baths + enste + 2 bdrm legal ste • New roof, h/w tank 2 yrs old • Lge 2 car garage, fenced bkyd w/ deck M 3727 $359,000

• Relax in the pool • 3 lge bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings • Lots of renos, over 14,00sqft lot U/g sprinklers • Lge sundeck w/ great views of valley & city M 3529 $359,000 $ $35 9,000

• • • •

3 level split home in d/t location H/wood flring, sunken lvgrm Open concept design 3 bdrms up w/ soaker tub in master ste

M 3 3724

$352,500

• Beautifully reno’ed 3 level split on the Bench • Open concept w/ large windows, vaulted ceilings • New kitchen, SS app, new bathrm, flring & paint • Superb quality finishings, only steps from Bench Elem

• Amazing new 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher w/ open flr plan • Extras include: 10’ ceilings, lge kitch, crown moldings • 5 quality new appl, gas f/p in lvg rm • Backyd totally fenced, landscaped & 18.5x12 deck

• • • •

M 3743

M 3762

M 3781

$335,900

$334,900

Quiet acre a short drive out of town Open floor plan Master enste & w/I closet Full bsmt w/ recrm, 3rd bdrm & bathrm

$330,000

• Incredible revenue property • SxS fourplex on 1/3 acre of land • All 4 units are updated; new flrs, paint & countertops • Highly desireable location

M 3785

$325,000

• New, bright & beautiful 2000+ sqft home • 1 bdrm legal suite mortgage helper • Kitchen has eating island w/ electricity • 2-5-10 National Home Warranty

M 3759

$324,900

• Very well kept 3 + 1 bdrms on the Bench • Walking distance to Bench Elementary • 2100sf home, new kitch cabinets, fridge • Cathedral entrance, fully finished bsmt M 3783 $309,900

• Large home w/ all the space you need • Total 4 bdrms, 2 bath + 2 bdrm ste • 2 car garage & nice sized yard • Just a short walk to schools, park & town M 3723 $319,000

1 SOLD - 1 LEFT

Fully serviced R-2 lot, close to schools & d/t.

Bring your bldg ideas. Trades considered.

M 3274 $72,900 Good sized lot, ok for double wide. City services @ prop line. Mountain view in a quiet area.

M 3534 $79,000

RANCHER • Very private, 4 poss 5 bdrm family home • New appliances, central air & vac • 24x40 wired & heated shop • Double lot & RV parking

M 3673

$308,000

• • • •

Gorgeous new Rancher Granite/marble countertops Heated ceramic floors in the 2 baths 10’ ceilings & crown mouldings

M 3740

$300,200

• • • •

Beautiful open floor plan Double sided fireplace High ceilings Deluxe master bedroom

M 3579

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

M 3758 $67,000

• • • •

$299,900

Some recent upgrades New ceramic tile flring & windows 3 bdrms up & 2 down Fenced backyd & close to schools

M 3717

$289,900

• • • •

Executive home on quiet CDS Open concept w/ vaulted ceilings 1 bedroom in-law suite Large country kitchen

M 3753

$284,900

• Well kept home on cul-de-sac • Varnished oak staircase at entry • Kitchen has hand crafted birch cabinets • Wonderful garden spaces, sun deck & large front lawn M 3735 $276,000 $ ,

• • • •

Very nice 4 bdrm 2.5 bath fam home Close to downtown & schools Central air, security system Garden shed & gazebo

M 3293

$269,000

• • • •

4 bedroom home Close to downtown Large yard & huge deck 570sqft shop in back

M 3639

• • • •

$268,900

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

M 3710

$264,000

• • • •

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

M 3716

$255,000

• • • •

3 bdrm family home Security system, 80% efficient furnace A/C, new windows, except bathroom Beautiful l/scaping, treed & fenced

M 3687

$249,000

NEW PRICE

Beautiful river view lot close to downtown.

The uncompromised view will never change. Nice and quiet neighborhood.

M 3707 $89,000 Commercial lot zoned C-3. Off the main exit from Vancouver & Kelowna. All services already in place at property edge.

Outstanding exposure.

M3712 $89,900 2 lots on Eagle Crescent w/ no building restrictions. Plans available w/ the builder.

Close to all amenities.

M 3679 - M 3680 $95,000

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

M 3764

$248,000

• • • •

Spotless 1 level, 2 poss 3 bdrm home 2 master bdrms w/ own enstes 20x16 sqft shop has concrete flr In a quiet neighborhood & priced to sell!

M 3776

$246,700

• 3 bdrm home on 1.8 acres • Newer addition in back is nicely finished • Windows upgraded to vinyl dbl glazed • Quiet rural setting w/ lots of room

M 3632

$241,000

• • • •

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

M 3689

$235,000

• Bench location-3 bdrm, 2 bath family home • Central air, built-in vac, new furnace 2010 • 12x24 detached wired 220 shop • Nice fenced backyard for privacy M 3693 $234,900

• Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • Heat pump, a/c, high efficiency appliances • Gas fireplace & many extras • Low maintenance property

M 3729

$217,000

• • • •

Good size family home on large lot 2 bdrm ste at ground level & 3 up Dbl carport & tons of space Walking distance to schools & corner store

M 3713

$215,000

• Beautifully landscaped & good sized deck • Upgrade vinyl windows & siding • New roof, 200 amp service, alarm system • Interior has new finish throughout M 3761 $213,000

• Sunvalley Court-2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse • End unit-includes all appliances • PRICED TO SELL!!

• 24 hour notice required

M 3741

$199,900

• Quiet location, close to schools, park & trails • Large addition on its own land • Improvements are new laminate flrs, gas f/p • New app, new h/w tank & 2 lovely sundecks

• Very clean & cute 2 bdrm home • Features updated bathrm, furnace, paint & more • 200 amp service, detached 1 car garage/sho[ • Nicely l/scaped fully fenced backyard

M 3760

M 3784

$174,900

$169,900

One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola. Cleared, level & serviced by Lower Nicola Water Works. Approved for septic & HST already paid. Incredibly quiet location M 3746 $99,000 Desired Bench location. Owner pd GDT & WR charge. Phase 2 w/ gorgeous views.

All u/g services.

M 3570 $99,000

• 2 bdrm apt has a modern open floor plan • Granite counter tops, SS appliances • Has b/i wall a/c & in-unit laundry • Urban living at its finest!!

M 3700

$169,000

• • • •

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

M 3365

$165,000

• • • •

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

M 3744

$165,000

• • • •

Urban living at its finest 2 bdrm apt, open design Granite countertops, laminate flring SS appliances & in-unit laundry

M 3757

$165,000

• • • •

3 bedroom 1/2 duplex Family oriented neighborhood New paint, flooring, countertops Large, open backyard

M 3736

$159,000

• • • •

Close to schools, parks & downtown Fully fenced & landscaped Bsmt is unfinished Great starter home

M 3751

$159,000

• Corner lot ½ duplex in quiet area • Fenced yard, carport & loads of parking • Upgrades include: kitchen counter tops, • Laminate flring, paint, ext doors & light fixtures M 3763 $155,000

• • • •

3 bedroom rancher Vinyl windows & siding 9 year old furnace Fenced front & back

M 3708

$149,900

• Urban living at its finest!

• 1 bdrm apt features a modern open concept design • Perfect for entertaining • Granite counter tops, laminate & tile in kitchen & bath M 3699 $149,000

• Neat as a pin!! 3 bdrm Rancher • Walking distance to town, parks, school • 1 car detached shop • New h/w tank, elec upgrade & more

M 3750

$145,900

• Recent upgrades to roof, driveway & electrical • Good sized entry/laundry w. rm for office area • Low maintenance yd is fully fenced w/ lots of parking • Nice open floor plan

M 3726

$140,000

INDUSTRIAL Great business opportunity.

Landscaping supplies comes w/2 forklifts & 1 skid steer. 1 yr free rent, option to buy land.

M 3767 $95,000 • • • •

2 bedroom Rancher on a quiet street Electrical upgrade last 5 yrs New vinyl windows & siding New flring, new kitch cabinets, reno’ed bathrm

M 3718

$139,000

• Immaculate 3 bdrm in LN MHP • New vinyl windows, lge addition w/ spacious den • Enclosed porch, certified wood stove, bathroom upgrade • Fully matured fruit trees, & flower beds M 3733 $89,900

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

M 3652

$138,000

• Some updates-laminate flring, dbl glazed windows • Electrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bdrms, 2 baths • Monthly strata includes Natural Gas • Why rent when you can buy?

M 3734 $87,900

• • • •

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

M 3739

• • • •

$137,900

Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratified building Centrally located

M 3525

• • • •

M 3675

• • • •

$76,900

Corner lot on a quiet street 2 bdrm home w/ some newer flooring Nice, big lvg rm & new bathroom Lots of rm to build a shop

$135,900

2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate flring New roof in 2010

M 3486

• Totally renovated 2 bdrm house on large lot • New gyproc & paint, kitchen & bath • New flooring & fixtures • Stainless steel app & much more….

M 3714

$127,500

• Ground level 1 bdrm condo • Vinyl dbl glazed windows, in ste laundry • Parking right out front • Low monthly maintenance fee

$76,900

M 3738

$75,900

• Vinyl windows, vinyl siding, new h/w tank • 2 level townhouse, 3 bdrms & 2 baths • Fenced yard, school across the street • Typical rent $750, no strata fees

M 3745

• • • •

$115,000

One bdrm in strata building Rent $550-600 Under new management Shopping & bus close by

M 3613

$68,000

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Retail on Quilchena totals 3966sqft. 2nd floor has 6 residential apartments. Gross income is close to $55,000/annum. New boiler, roof, overall well maintained M 3698 $395,000 Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt. 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease.

Over 10,500sqft of retail space, or lease @ $6./sf. Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue.

M 3697 $850,000

Extra lge double lot. 2 city water & sewage hookups. Private setting, flat site. Easy access w/ paved roads.

M 3495 $100,000 Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 to build your dream home. Tons of recreation to choose from.

M 3749 $175,000 Privacy & tranquility on this 26+ acre lot with amazing views located in the beautiful Sunshine Valley. Bring your building ideas.

M 3766 $189,000 .76 acre riverfront building lot. Location is second to none w/ 260+ feet of river frontage.

Quiet cul-de-sac, bring your blding ideas.

M3780 $199,000 24 acres in beautiful Sunshine Valley.

Recreational, treed lot, very private, easy access. Many potential building sites.

Hydro & phone lines to property line.

M 3603 $227,000 247’ lake front w/ winding trail to site.

Great views of the valley & water below.

Community water in place & power @ lot line. Easy access off hwy & quiet enjoyment.

M 3728 $242,500 Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. 3km to Quilchena Hotel. Close to Merritt & Kamloops.

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M 3478 $349,000

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The basics of tension, or stress, headaches DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Tension-type headaches, or tension headaches, are the most common type of headache.

About 30 per cent to 80 per cent of adults occasionally experience this kind of headache.

Tension headaches are more common among women than

men.

These headaches are sometimes also called stress headaches, muscle contraction headaches, daily headaches, or chronic non-progressive headaches.

There is no single cause for tension headaches.

This type of headache is not an inherited trait that runs in families.

In most people, tension headaches are caused by irritated joints and tightened muscles in the back of the neck and scalp.

Tension headaches can also be triggered by some type of physi-

cal or emotional stress.

The most common sources of emotional stress include family, social relationships, friends, work and school. Physical forms of stress include heavy or repetitive lifting and poor posture.

In mild to moderate tension headaches, there is a constant, band-like pain or pressure around the head and neck that lasts from 30 minutes to all day.

Tension headaches tend to be moderate or mild and are rarely severe.

Unlike migraines they are not usually unilateral, throbbing

or associated with light and sound sensitivity or nausea and vomiting.

Other features of tension headaches may include: • Headache upon awakening • General muscle aches • Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep • Chronic fatigue • Irritability • Disturbed concentration • Mild sensitivity to light or noise • Occasional dizziness How do you get rid of these tension

headaches? I always say that one should treat the “cause” of the problem, not just the “symptoms”.

Thus, as a chiropractor, I believe that it is my job to identify and correct the problems in the joints and muscles of the neck that are likely causing the headache symptoms in the first place.

If your neck is the primary cause of your headaches, then it can usually be corrected by restoring the proper functioning of cervical joints and relieving the tension in the muscles.

If you want to rid yourself of these headaches over the long

NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH “Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, in the feast day, many believed in His name, when they saw the miracles which He did.

“But Jesus did not commit Himself unto them, because He knew all men, and needed not that any should testify of man; for He knew what was in man.” John 2:23-25.

The above words form part of the record of a set of circumstances analogous to those in which we find ourselves at times – a large company gathered round about Christ, expressing their attitude to Him and revealing His responsive attitude to them.

It is a singular fact that Christ has no faith

No person can long be insincere in the presence of Christ. Right through His life this quality of discrimination characterised Jesus.

For instance, “Not everyone that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of heaven, but he that does the will of my Father in heaven.”

Then again, “They brought young children to Him and the disciples would drive them back.”

But Jesus rebuked not those who brought them, but those who would exclude them.

There is no realm of our being in which this discriminating power of Christ is so entirely important, not only for our notice, but for our

obedience, and for the guidance of our moral and spiritual actions, as just here in the realm of faith.

John, in his gospel account above, also talks about an “untrusted faith” – “but He did not commit Himself to them.” Why? It has been true in every age, and it is true essentially in our own present age, that there is in faith’s name a recrudescence of a curious seeking for signs.

There are large numbers who will only believe in Jesus today if their faith can be somehow buttressed by some visible sign.

Many among us tempt Him, asking signs from heaven which,

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Christ discriminates in his dealings with people in some men’s faith.

It is a startling consideration that many ‘believe’ in Him, while He has no belief in them.

It is a strange and solemn truth in its implicate of warning to every one of us, that there is a faith to which He makes no response, a professed belief in the presence of which the Lord is strangely and significantly silent.

The thing to be guarded against, not only in the present, but right along the whole of our pilgrim pathway, is that kind of so-called faith to which Jesus only responds by silence How discriminating Christ is and how characteristic this is of His entire dealings with men!

He draws men, and then divides them.

He wins men to a hearing of His message, and then winnows them.

Jesus, wherever He is lifted up, draws all men to Him. And then each man as he comes finds himself at a judgment-seat.

term, then regular stretching and exercise is mandatory.

As well, maintaining good posture is key.

If you have any questions in regards to tension headaches, feel free to call my office directly.

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when they are granted, have little, if anything, to identify them with the simplicity that is in Christ.

When we know of God’s own children being led aside into believing that physical signs could be used to support faith, it is enough to make angels weep.

Anything which elevates subjective experience above scriptural expression could cause the very elect.

Let us beware of anything which tends to remove us from the simplicity that is in Jesus.

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See you later Barrie, hello Brennan BRENNAN LESSICK BRENNAN’S BANTER While Barrie is away, Brennan shall play! Truth be told I was having some difficulties finding anything to write about that was actually relevant this week. It seems people were just not willing to talk to the new guy.

As this is my first story in The Merritt Herald I thought it might be nice to let you in on my life and tell you a little bit

about myself. I am currently 18, a fresh graduate of Logan Lake Secondary and eager to begin my life as an adult.

While I was in High School I liked to take the sciences and avoided the maths.

Two classes that I particularly excelled in were Biology and Geography — I have always said that these two classes have wrecked the way I looked at the world.

No longer can I look at a flower and just think, “Oh, a pretty flower.” No, I see all the separate pieces, like the stamen or if it’s a mono-cot or a di-cot.

I also played on a couple of the school teams such as the

badminton team and the basketball team.

While I am happy to be done high school, I will surely miss it.

During my free time I like to read, write and play video games. When my friends and I are together it’s usually at my house, in my room, being nerds.

I enjoy being alone so I don’t see very much of the outside world; luckily for me I have found employment in Logan Lake. If you were to ask a Logan Laker what it’s like to find a job in town, they will say it’s quite a difficult task, and even more so for a teenager. I have been working at Highland Valley Foods for four years

now. Being only 18 the store has been a big part of my life, as I spent the majority of my afternoons and after school there.

I swept the floors, stocked the shelves and cleaned the meat department.

With the money I have saved up, and with some scholarships, I am sending myself to the Okanagan College in Kelowna. I will be going to O.K. for the fall semester, and taking the Writing and Publishing Diploma course. This is a two year program that will allow me to go into things such as journalism, marketing or even a publishing company as an editor.

With that in mind,

you can only guess how excited I was when Barrie asked me if I would like to take her place for the summer, giving her a vacation.

That’s me; again I am sorry for the slow week in Logan Lake, not much to report on.

Although I hear with the recent heat wave that fishing has been a little slow, but still better than last year after the winter kill.

Also with this heat remember to please wear some sun block and drink plenty of water. The sun is nice but can be quite dangerous if you are not careful.

Have a good week and I promise I will have some news for next week!

Logan Lake council highlights Council Highlights - June 19, 2012 • Council authorized the Logan Lake Ranch and Country Club to use the hayfield for camping purposes on Aug. 17 to 19 in 2012 only; • Council authorized the use of three pop-up tents by the Logan Lake Lions club for a club event subject to the payment of a $200 damage deposit; • Council to send a letter of thanks to Traci Senner and Trish Hillson for the many years that they looked after the Ambassador Program; • The Mayor advised Council that the TNRD will be hosting an Open House for the new library in the District Office on Tuesday, June 26th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; • The Mayor reported that Diane Wilkins received the 2012 Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award and Zach Taylor received the 2012 Volunteer Youth of the Year Award; • Council approved a Revitalization Tax Exemption Program; • Council did not approve the reconstruction of Chartrand Avenue from Highway 97D to Opal Drive at a cost of $230,000; • Council approved transferring $65,000 from the Road reserve fund to cover the cost of

REAL ESTATE MADE SIMPLE

road repairs; • Council approved the expenditure of $12,000 to provide a new fountain in the lake; • Council approved the expenditure of $7,500 to cover the cost of leasing a billboard for a year; • Council authorized staff to proceed with a Crown Land grant application for a sanitary sewer right of way to service the new Calcite/Daladon subdivision and an application for a water right of way to service the Pipsuel Reserve; • Council received the Draft 2011 Annual Report; • Council authorized staff to proceed with a Crown Land grant application for a water right of way for a water extension from the reservoir to Jasper Avenue.

SUMMER LIFE The vegetation is alive in Logan Lake. Brennan Lessick/Herald

Discover our Nature • Fishing • GolÀng • Hiking • Snowmobiling • X - Country Skiing • Biking • ATV • Disc Golf Ask about our Municipal Campground

Visitor Info Centre: 1-250-523-6322 Toll Free: 1-800-331-6495 TOURIST www.loganlake.ca INFORMATION email: tourism@loganlake.ca

ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS AFFECTING YOUR HOUSE VALUE? You have put your home up for sale and done everything your agent has advised you to do to prepare your property for sale, but still no offers have come in. If you suspect your neighbor’s property is preventing your home from appealing to potential buyers, there are a few things you can do to remedy this situation.

Before banging down the neighbor’s door and blaming them for your home’s lack of appeal, you’ll Àrst want to make sure that is really the problem. Ask your Realtor what they think the problem is, and whether they agree that the neighbors may be preventing the sale. Also ask other homeowners in the area what they think of any problem neighbors to get perspective before making that visit.

If you have determined that a particular neighbor is creating a problem that is affecting your home’s value and marketability, your best bet in getting them to agree to make the required changes is to be nice about it. Offer to help them with the cleanup and explain that it is not only for your beneÀt, but will also increase their home’s value as well.

If you have asked nicely and your neighbor still refuses to clean their property, there are steps you can take to force the situation. Municipalities have bylaws concerning the upkeep of property, and getting your local ofÀcials involved may be necessary. Also getting other homeowners in the area on your side can make this easier. Remember though, you should always approach the individuals Àrst and ask nicely before reporting them to the authorities.

Messy neighbors can be an obstacle to selling your home, but in most cases a little diplomacy and an offer to help will get the task accomplished.

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Mair-Valin’s win a touch of sweet redemption

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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As Karen Mair-Valin of Kamloops put the finishing touches on her final round Sunday and a four-shot victory at this year’s Coquihalla Ladies’ Open, you have to think that the Kamloops’ golfer was feeling no small measure of vindication.

After all, it was one year ago at the same tournament that MairValin had an apparent win taken away from her as a result of an inadvertent rules violation.

On the first hole of a sudden-death playoff with Mary Lou Harkness from Oliver, Mair-Valin accidently played a drop ball incorrectly.

Unfortunately, the mistake was not caught until after Mair-Valin had beaten Harkness on the second hole of the playoff, and the Eagle Point golfer had already been announced as the winner. After considerable discussion, the result was changed, Harkness was declared the victor, and Mair-Valin was left to ruminate on what might have been.

“I just wanted to correct the error I made last year,” stated Mair-Valin of this year’s winning performance. “I should have known the rule. I was just so nervous at the time that I drew a blank.

I came this year with

an open mind, and told myself, ‘You know what, Karen, you’ve learned your lesson, now move on’.”

And move on she did. Mair-Valin’s performance on Saturday and Sunday at the Merritt Golf & Country Club was nothing less than outstanding. Battling a scorching hot sun and temperatures in excess of 35ºC, the fifteen-year veteran of the Merritt ladies’ event kept her cool, shooting rounds of 81 and 80 for a final score of 161, four better than clubmate Jayna Mikuse and Maryanne Skowronski from Pineridge GC in Kamloops.

“Because of the heat, I was really, really happy with my two days,” said Mair-Valin. “It actually wasn’t too bad until the last four holes each day.

Fortunately, I had an umbrella and I drank tons of water.”

This year’s victory was Mair-Valin’s third at the Coquihalla Open, a tournament that she loves to attend.

“I go to a lot of tournaments,“ she said, “and it is truly one of the best.

The people in Merritt treat you fabulously, and the staff at the course are great.”

Happy as she was about her win this year, Mair-Valin was equally thrilled about the success of her close

friend, Mikuse. The fellow Kamloopsian not only finished in a tie for second in her very first tournament but potted a hole-in-one on Saturday on the par-3 #5 hole.

“She [Jayna] was just going to Merritt to see what a tournament was like,” explained MairValin. “We were lucky enough to golf together on Saturday. Watching that hole-in-one was just too much fun. It was awesome.”

Mikuse, for her part, was equally shocked by her weekend success.

“I’ve only been playing golf for three years. I certainly wasn’t expecting to do well, but I really like the course, and I’d much rather the heat than the cold.”

Just as surprised by her own play at this year’s Coquihalla Open was Merritt’s Jude Schaefer. The 26-handicapper shot a lights-out 81 on Saturday (16 strokes better than her previous best on the MGCC course) to run away with the low net title for the tournament.

“I don’t know who that was out there, but it sure wasn’t me,” said Schaefer laughingly in reference to her effort on the first day of the competition.

A total of 68 golfers from throughout southern B.C. took part in this year’s Coquihalla Open.

2012 LADIES’ COQUIHALLA OPEN July 7-8, 2012 Merritt Golf & Country Club Results Overall Low Gross Karen Mair-Valin 161 Overall Low Net Jude Schaefer 124 Flight #1 1st. Low Gross 2nd. Low Gross 1st. Low Net 2nd. Low Net

Maryanne Skowronski 165 Jayna Mikuse 165 Kathy Strukoff 136 Carol Mulligan 137

Flight #2 1st. Low Gross 2nd. Low Gross 1st. Low Net 2nd. Low Net

Virginia White 173 Bianca Wallbank 175 Delilah Dick 131 Vijay Vaagan 137

Flight #3 1st. Low Gross 2nd. Low Gross 1st. Low Net 2nd. Low Net

Linda Shanks 190 DeDe Connolly 194 Sharon McIvor 140 Sharon Claasen 148

Karen Mair-Valin (left) from Eagle Point Golf Course in Kamloops shot rounds of 80-81 for a total of 161 and a four-stroke victory in this year’s Ladies’ Coquihalla Open.

(Lower left) The quartet of (left to right) Kathy Strukoff, Diana Lorenz, Jayna Mikuse and Maryanne Skowronski beat the heat on course Sunday with big, colorful umbrellas. Lower right) Merritt’s Jude Schaefer, a 26-handicapper, shot a lights-out 81 on Saturday to easily capture the overall low net title on the weekend with a score of 124. Ian Webster/Herald

Centennials’ first annual charity golf tournament set for this Friday It’s not too late to sign up; proceeds to Ronald McDonald House

Merritt’s very own Peyton Schaefer (above) will be one of several Cents’ players taking part in this Friday’s charity golf tournament at the Merritt Golf & Country Club. Ian Webster/Herald

There’s still a few spots left in this Friday’s Merritt Centennials’ Charity Golf Tournament in support of Centennials’ hockey and Ronald McDonald House British Columbia.

This year’s first annual event is set for July 13 at the Merritt Golf & Country Club. It will include nine holes of golf (with tee off times beginning at 3 p.m.) followed by a delicious steak, chicken or rib dinner

prepared by the MGCC staff, and a fabulous silent auction of sports memorabilia and donated items.

Past and present Merritt Centennials’ players Brent Fletcher, Payton Schaefer, Chad Brears, Tyler Steel, Richard Sabourin, Brendan Lamont and Dylan Chanter have all indicated that they will be attending the charity golf event.

The entry fee for the Cents’ Charity Golf

Tournament is $75 per person. Individuals can also choose to forego the golf and pay just $25 for the meal and evening social only.

“It’s raising money for Ronald McDonald House,” states Centennials’ assistant coach Joe Martin. “I happen to know there are four to five families in Merritt right now who have recently taken, or are currently taking advantage of the facility in

Vancouver.”

Ronald McDonald House British Columbia is a home-away-fromhome for sick children and their families, where together their lives are enhanced through unconditional support, encouragement, friendship and love.

Martin went on to add, “You can sign up as a single, a double or as a group. It doesn’t matter.

We’d just like to have as many people as possible

take part and support this worthy cause.”

Registration forms for the charity golf event can be downloaded online from the Merritt Centennials’ website.

Interested persons may also contact Liz Brackenreed (250-3784291) or email marketing@merrittcentennials. com.

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SPORTS

Racing gets heated at Merritt Speedway

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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The conditions could not have been more perfect Saturday for a great evening of pedalstomping, metal-crunching action at the Merritt Speedway.

The skies were sunny, the temperatures hot, the track fast, and the cars more than ready to rumble.

Taking full advantage of the ideal racing conditions was Merritt’s own Brad McKay. The young driver was a man on a mission all night, guiding his Pontiac to three first-place victories in the Bomber 4-cylinder class.

Hot on McKay’s heels in the wins column was a trio of fellow racers. The father-daughter combination of Tom and Amy Parsons were both two-time winners in the Hobby and Street categories respectively.

Similarly, Bill Fader won twice in the Bomber 8-cylinder division.

The list of hard-luck racers was almost as long.

The evening began with Surrey’s Jake Mills shearing a rear axle on his ’93 Grand Prix during time trials, effectively sending him to the sidelines for the rest of the night. A little while later, in the Bomber 8-cylinder heats, first time driver Challen Hughes left the track on lap 4 and slammed his borrowed car hard into a concrete barrier. Shaken but unbowed, Hughes vowed to race again another day.

“It’s my first time,” he stated shortly after the crash, “but hopefully not

the last.”

The hard-luck stories continued in the 30-lap main races after the intermission.. In the Hobby class, Les Honeywell didn’t even make it to the green flag as he collided with the back end of Jack Allgrove’s vehicle during the warm-up lap, buckling the front end of his car and destroying the radiator in the process.

Allgrove came away relatively unscathed and went on to wage a great battle for first place with Prince George’s Grant Powers, the eventual winner.

Lee Lindstrum from Kamloops wasn’t quite so lucky in the Street main. After taking his #92 car from the back of the grid and into the lead, the veteran racer was forced to make a sudden trip to the pits when his car started overheating during a caution flag.

Unfortunately, such a

maneuver – forced or unforced – while the yellow flag is up puts a car at the back of the pack when they return.

Lindstrum did his best to regain the lead when racing resumed, but to no avail.

There’s much more great racing action to come this summer. The next date is August 4 & 5. Racing begins at 7 p.m. on the Saturday night, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.

(Above) Brad McKay drove his Pontiac #2 car to three first place finishes in Saturday night’s stock car action at the Merritt Speedway. (Right) Winner Grant Powers from Prince George is flanked by the only other survivors of the Hobby class main event, third-place Henry Grizell from Calgary (left) and secondplace Jack Allgrove from Merritt. (Lower right) Rookie driver Challen Hughes does some emergency body repair to Bill Fader’s #9 car after crashing it into a concrete barrier in his first-ever race.

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MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION Race Results - July 7 Fastest Hobby Qualifiers Street Bomber 8-cyl.

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#16 Les Honeywell 18.46 #2 Lee Lindstrum 19.43 #95 Ted Charters 20.21 #8 Alex Ruttan 20.56

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MR. VERSATILE For the past two years, 14-year-old Caimon Weiser of Merritt has been playing an elite level of soccer as a member of the Kamloops Blaze Select U15 boys’ team. This past weekend, the Blaze hosted the Provincial A championships at McArthur Island Park in Kamloops. In his team’s opening game against Richmond United last Thursday, Weiser played both striker (left) and goalkeeper (right) at different points in the game. The Blaze had a tough weekend, losing all three of their round-robin matches to finish fourth overall.

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Merritt minor hockey in need of help!

It may be almost two months until the Merritt minor hockey season gets fully underway, but the need is now for some dedicated individuals to fill several key positions on the Merritt Minor Hockey Association’s list of directors and volunteers.

Important jobs that need filling are divisional directors for the atom, peewee, bantam and midget levels, a public relations director, and a referee-inchief to co-ordinate the training and scheduling of on-ice officials.

All prospective minor hockey coaches are reminded to hand in their coaching applications as soon as possible.

For more information on Merritt minor hockey activities and/or the aforementioned vacant positions, please go to the MMHA website, or contact association president Mike Bjarnason at mmhapresident@live.ca

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com BAILLIE HOUSE Iris Bulb Sale!

Freshly dug, drought resistant, perennial and available in both mini and large iris. Several different colors available.

Funds raised will go toward painting several property buildings. Call 250.378.0349 for more information.

JOURNEYS INTO TOMORROW TRANSITION HOUSE Children’s Camp July 24 & 25, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. , July 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Gwen Lake, I.R. #3 Ages: 8-15, under 8 years may attend with a parent or guardian. Signed permission slips required. Overnight camping available, must call ahead to request tent space.

A complete supply list available. Meals provided but you are welcome to bring your own healthy snacks. Register by July 20th.

For more info. call 250-378-6170 or email journeys@ live.ca

COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY Artist and designer, Kim LeClair will be showing her work in the Courthouse Gallery from June 15 through July 14. Included in the show will be pieces created by friends, Mischelle Pierce, Diana Lorenz, Evelyn Armstrong, Joel Reid, Bev Veale, Kelly Reid, Cindilla Trent, Louisa Robertson, and Sylvia Boyd.

With a formal background in Interior Design, Kim has taken her love of textiles and combined them with her love of quilting and art. A colorist by nature with an adventurous soul for graphics, her textile creations are certain to generate a buzz.

For more information contact the Courthouse Gallery at 250-378-6515 or email: Kathi. courthouse.gallery@ gmail.com MERRITT LAWN BOWLING ASSOC. Join us on the

lawn behind the Desert Inn, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Call 250-3782950 for more information.

BIKERS AND HIKERS The Merritt Mountain Bike Association is looking for members.

Joining the MMBA gives you a voice in the local riding community and helps the association advocate on behalf of bikers and hikers alike who enjoy the great trails in our valley.

For more information on the club please visit www. merrittmountainbiking.com. For more information please contact the club via email at merrittbiking@yahoo.ca NICOLA VALLEY FALL FAIR We will be having our giant yard sales again this year. Donations gratefully accepted, phone 250-3782303 for free pickup on Wednesday and Thursday, or

arrangements can be made to deliver your donations to the Fair Building.

Yard sale dates: Friday, July 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday, July 15, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS Every second Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., “Merritt’s Women in Business”, an informal network for entrepreneurialminded women, meet at the Merritt Desert Inn. Aug. 8, Energy Plan and Miracle Question - find your balance in work and life with Life Skills Coach Kerstin Auer.

RSVP by emailing Robyn at robyn@ rbrandproductions.ca BETA SIGMA PHI Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Fair Saturday, Nov. 5, 2012. For Tables call: Diane 378-6925 or Debbie 378-5538.

MERRITT DISC GOLF ASSOCIATION

Disc Golf is one of the fastest growing sports in North America! Come out and see what all the rage is about. The Association carpools to the Logan Lake course several times a month and would love to have you join them for this highly addictive and interesting sport.

If you do not have discs, do not worry as Merritt Disc Golf can provide you with a disc to get you started.

Call Dean or Trish at 250-378-6697.

GARLIC FESTIVAL Pete and Becky Ratzlaff are looking for vendors who grow and produce products or fresh garlic, to participate in their garlic festival and antique tractor show at Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola the last weekend in September. For more information call Becky or Pete at 250-378-4199.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Beavers Mondays - 6 - 7 p.m. -Diamond Vale Elem.

Brownies Thursdays - 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Central School - 250-378-4768 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m.

Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva at 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 Canadian Mental Health Association Merritt Clubhouse Wednesdays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

1721 Coldwater Ave. (Teen Centre) across from MSS. 250-378-4878 Catholic Women’s League Third Tuesday - 7 p.m. Catholic Hall Central School Pac First Tuesday - 7 p.m. Lunchroom 250-378-4892 Celebrate Recovery Meetings every Monday, 7:00 p.m. at New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534 CMS Pac Second Monday - 7 p.m. CMS Library Community Choir Mondays - 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Conayt Bingo Thursdays - 6 p.m. - Elks Hall Court House Dance Society Third Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.

1840 Nicola Ave. Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays - 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Cubs Mondays - 6:30-8 p.m. - Bench Elementary Drop-in Lacrosse

Thursdays 7 p.m. at C.M.S. Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays - 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212 Food Bank Bingo Fridays - Elks Hall - 5:30 p.m.

Guides Mondays - 5:30 -7 p.m. 250-378-4768 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays, 6 - and 8 p.m.

Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Lions’ Bingo Mondays - 5:30 p.m. - Elks Hall Fridays - 5 p.m. - Elks Hall Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m.

2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040 Lower Nicola Band Bingo Saturdays - Elks Hall - 5 p.m.

Lower Nicola Community Hall Card Games - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7 p.m. - Starting Oct. 25 Call 250-378-9545 or 378-4732 Lower Nicola Society First Monday - 7 - 8 p.m. at the Lower Nicola Hall Masonic Lodge Members Fourth Monday - 7:30 p.m.

2065 Quilchena Ave. Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 or 250-378-4577 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday - 8 p.m.

Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m.

250-378-2950 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509 Merritt Moms Prenatal - Post Natal Support group.

Open Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m.

250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Bike Association Weekly & daily rides. For more info www.merrittmountainbiking.com Merritt Navy League Cadet Corp Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall Ages 9-13 welcome 250-378-2620 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. - Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt Shriners’ Club #29 Fourth Wednesday - 5 p.m.

Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 N.V. 4-H Club Every Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-378-5028 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays - 7 p.m - CMS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. at Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 www.nvdra.com N.V. Explorers Second Wednesday - NVIT # 1 - 7 p.m.

250-378-4476 or 250-378-4413 N.V. Horseshoe Club Meetings Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Smith Pioneer Park 250-378-5007 or 250-378-6980 N.V. Heritage Society

Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Health Care Auxiliary First Tuesday - 7 p.m. - Hospital N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday - 2145 Quilchena Ave. 7 p.m. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday - 7 p.m.

Phelan House - 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-9642 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday - 7 p.m. At the airport 250-378-6769 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m.

In member’s homes 250-378-2536 Narcotics Anonymous Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays: 7 - 8 p.m. - St. Michael’s Anglican Church One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays - 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911 Patricia Rebekah Lodge #33 Second and fourth Monday - 7 p.m.

Merritt Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Corp Tuesdays - 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775 Royal Canadian Legion Branch Fourth Thursday - Legion Hall - 7 p.m.

Royal Purple First and Third Mondays each month 1:30 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon

Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m.

Brambles Bakery Scouts Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Diamond Vale Elementary Seniors’ Centre Bingo Tuesdays - 1 p.m.

Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 - 3 p.m.

250-378-5539 Soup Kitchen Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-378-4768 Teen Centre Friday Nights - 4 to 9 p.m.

250-315-0248 Toastmasters Club 3929 Tuesdays - 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library http://3929.toastmastersclubs.org 250-378-5855 Valley Visual Artists General club information contact: Bev Veale at 250-378-6001 Membership information contact: Shirley Sauviat at 250-378-9442 or Country Bugs Books, Quilchena Ave. Vintage Car Club - Merritt Chapter Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al (250-378-7402) Ted (250-378-4195)

For more information on these clubs and organizations, phone the contact numbers listed above.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Irene Huber on July 4, 2012. Irene was born in Vancouver, BC. She worked as a long-distance telephone operator, homemaker and rancher.

Irene will be remembered for her love of gardening, cooking and knitting. She was also a devoted B.C. Lions fan.

Irene was predeceased by her husband Don in 1977 and her son, Matthew in 1998.

She is survived by her sons Peter, Gene (Sherry), Mark (Debi) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Renee will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Daniel, Donald, Erica (Kurt), Sarah and Katy. She was extremely happy and glad to have seen her Àrst great grandchild, Mya, come into the world.

Prayers and mass to be held on July 14, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Hwy 5A Quilchena B.C. at 4:30 p.m. a gathering of family and friends will follow at Gene and Sherry’s residence at Quilchena B.C. In lieu of Áowers, donations can be made at the local food bank, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Thanks so much to all the staff at Coquihalla Gillis House, Dr. VanDerMerwe, R.I.H, and the Transition Unit NVGH for all their care and support for Irene.

“Irene good night, Irene good night, Good night Irene, Good night Irene, I’ll see you in my dreams.”

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Dec 18, 1918- July 4, 2012 Ross Chenoweth was born prematurely during panish Áu epidemic (a whopping 2 ½ lbs) the Spanish on Dec. ec. 18, 1918, at Britannia Beach, B.C. His strong will and determination stood him in good stead then and throughout his long, happy and full life. e. As a young man, he chose mining as his career, reer, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. randfather. Although his work exempted him from service, he chose to enlist at the be beom service ginning of WW2 and served as a tank radio operator, seeing action in Sicily, Italy, Belgium and Holland. After the war, he worked in various mines in B.C. He met and married the love of his life, Anne, in Nelson and together they raised 4 children. They lived at Emerald Mine, B.C. and Elliot Lake, ON., settling eventually in Merritt in 1960. Ross worked at Craigmont Mine until his retirement in 1981. He enjoyed camping, swimming, Àshing and hiking with his family.

He was always up for a game of bridge, with friends and family. Some of our family’s happiest memories are camping at Nicola Lake, lots of laughter and fun!

After his retirement, Ross and Anne spent 15 winters in Mexico and spent their summers at home in Merritt or traveling around in their motor home. They moved to Kamloops in 2000, and his beloved wife Anne passed away in 2003. In his later years Ross retained his sense of humor, mental acuity and interest in current events. He was also an AVID Canucks and BC Lions fan. His greatest pleasure was spending time with family and friends. Ross passed away July 4, 2012, after a short illness, at Ridgeview Lodge in Kamloops.

Ross is survived by a large family, all of whom love him, will miss him and cherish his memory.

His daughters: Karen (Mel) Andersen, Kamloops, BC., Randine (Tom) McDonagh, Merritt, BC. His sons: Jim (Connie) Chenoweth, Forestburg,AB., Bob (Lena) Chenoweth, Kamloops, BC. His grandchildren --great grandchildren: Ross (Christine) Andersen --Carter, Chelsea, Heather Andersen. Cameron McDonagh, Jeremy McDonagh, Alanna McDonagh (Matt).

Leigh (Gloria) Chenoweth. Kevin (Tracy) Chenoweth -- Liam. Derek Chenoweth, Ross Chenoweth, John (Simone) Chenoweth-Nathan, Noah.

Michelle Pacheco -- Orlando, Robert. Matthew (Michelle) Chenoweth -- Elijah, Summer.

His step-grandchildren -- great grandchildren: Clint (Tracy) Andersen -- Cale, Jamie.

Mel-Lynda (John) Emery -- Alicia, Liam. Will Andersen, Anne Marie Swakum--Anthony.

Todd Andersen.

His nieces and nephews across Canada and the US will also remember Ross with love, as will his friends.

No service at Ross’s request. If you wish, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Many thanks to Baltic 1, Ridgeview Lodge for their loving care of Ross.

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Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd/ Newcastle Timber Have vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic 2)Driller/Blaster 3)Swamper 4)Hydraulic Log Loader Operator 5)Yarder Operator.

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

ROCKY Mountaineer operates the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer two-day, all-daylight rail journey, which travels between the coastal city of Vancouver, BC and the Rocky Mountain destinations of Jasper, Banff and Calgary, AB. Our Kamloops team is currently seeking: QUALIFIED HD MECHANIC Responsible for maintaining the company’s generator cars, locomotive fleet and passenger vehicles. A strong background in large diesel engines is req’d; exp. with bull dozers, loaders, earth-moving equipment, mine equipment preferred.

FINISH CARPENTER Responsible for maintaining and building railcar interiors to standards set by Transport Canada and Rocky Mountaineer. Boat building, airplane interior, cabinetry experience preferred. Please apply online at www.rockymountaineer.com or email resumes to:

LANDS & RESOURCES COORDINATOR: F/T position with Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy. Senior position.

Email for job description: casey.larochelle@kwakiutl.bc. ca or call 250-949-6012 Deadline 07/27/12

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Reporting to the Principal and ensuring that B.C. Curriculum and Independent School Requirements are met in a multi-grade setting. The teacher will manage student behavior based on the Code of Conduct.

The teacher must keep abreast of new initiatives in education for the beneÀt of students.

QualiÀcations: - Category 5 Teaching Degree - Valid BC Teaching CertiÀcate - Familiarity with BC Curriculum, Ministry of Education - Training and experience in teaching grade 3-4, and working with First Nations students, special needs children and behaviorally challenged students.

- Current First Aid CertiÀcate or willing to update - Knowledge of N’lakapamux Language and Culture an asset SALARY: Negotiable DEADLINE: July 13, 2012 START DATE: August 27 for Summer Institute Interested candidates to submit Resume, cover letter, and 3 References to: The Lower Nicola Band School Angie Sterling, Principal – email: asterling@lnib.net 201 Horn Road, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1M9

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

Hours of work: A minimum of 25 hours a week Responsibilities: • Ad design using InDesign & Photoshop • Real Estate listings • Uploading information to the internet • Mockup of paper editions • Reception • Additonal duties as required This individual must be able to endure pressure/ deadline situations and yet keep a healthy sense of humour with their fellow employees.

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

To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Theresa Arnold, Associate Publisher Merritt Herald 2090 Granite Ave., P.O. Box 9 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 e-mail: publisher@merrittherald.com

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Nicely finished 1 bdrm apt on 2nd floor Pine Apts. Avail for rent-1 & 2 bdrm. Totally reno’ed

Legal Services

1 bdrm. Apt. $600

CRIMINAL RECORD?

1 bdrm. Bsmt. Suite close to town $650

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Merchandise for Sale

Appliances

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4 bdrm. House, 3 bathrms.

Plus utilities - $1400 + 20 acres 2 bdrm. In 4-plex - $750 plus-avail. June 3 bdrm. In duplex close to town - $975 incl. util.

FREEZER, stand up, Frigidaire, white, 32” X 60”, H.D. commercial freezer, runs great,$300.Call 250-523-9762.

3 bdrm. Townhouse $800 + utilities

• 1 bedroom starting @ $500/month • 2 bedrooms starting @ $600/month

250-378-9880

Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments.

F/S, heat and hot water included.

Misc for Rent

ALL SEASONS MOTEL AFFORDABLE

Furniture

1 bdrm. Close to town $575 incl. utilities

ALL NEW Queen MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic!

Must Sell. $150 - CALL: 604484-0379

Gorgeous house on Nicola Lake. $1500 plus utilities

Garage Sales

3 bdrm. Townhouse $750 plus utilities

Mobile Homes & Pads

3 bdrm. Apt. @ Grandview Hts. - $800 plus utilities

Available July 15. 2 bedroom mobile. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove small fenced yard. $900 month utilities included. 250378-0887

Friday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

July 13th, 14th & 15th

Over 80 tables from appliances & crafts to china & tools.

DONATIONS ACCEPTED Call to drop off/pick up 378-2303; 378-9929; 378-5925; 378-5781 Garage sale - 1798 Voght St. Fri., Sat., Sun., 9:00-4:30

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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250-378-1996 Direct line to the Property Management Department Call for all of your Residential or Commercial property management needs!

MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Managers: Cathy & Lynda

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

FOR RENT 2 BED APARTMENT

Available immediately. $700/month includes heat Newly reno’ed units “Clapperton Manor” 2775 Clapperton Ave. New owner/manager 250-315-8670 Riverbend Seniors Community

- Kamloops (55+) 2bdr. suite $1800/mo., river view, spacious, wheelchair friendly, many extras. Email catherine_steele@hotmail.com 1(604)408-1023 Vancouver

1-800-910-6402 www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Houses For Sale New Price!

Houses For Sale JUST LISTED

SIGN # 2306

SIGN # 7174

$549,000

$525,000

3028 Spanish Creek Place Merritt 250-378-4549

920 Coldwater Road Merritt 250-378-2306

HOT PRICE

2 LOTS & SHOP

SIGN # 9703

SIGN # 7170

$398,900

$385,000

2075 Aspen Street Merritt 250-378-9108

1375 Quilchena Avenue Merritt 250-280-8007

NEW PRICE

GREAT VIEW!

• 1 bdrm w/kitchenette • 2 bdrm w/kitchenette • family units w/kitchenette

3 bdrm. Townhouse in Sun Valley Court - $1100 plus utilities

Call for more info on these units and others call

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

Ph: 250-378-5614

Auctions

At the Fair Building on Lindley Creek Road

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

Ask about move-in incentives For appointment call

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AUCTION (New & Used) Wed, July 18th @ 6:00pm, preview same day 9-6, 3953 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna, 1-800-556-5945 www.KwikAuctions.com

YARD SALE

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

KENGARD MANOR

3 bdrm in 6-plex - $825 + utilities

House on the bench – 3 bdrm. Up 1 down - $1500 plus utilities

Auto Loans or

Daily, Weekly & Monthly Rentals • Cable TV • FREE Movies • Air Conditioning

• Special Rate For Truckers

250-378-2352

SIGN # 7194

SIGN # 7158

$369,900

$319,900

3325 Boyd Road Merritt 250-315-5521

2390 Irvine Avenue Merritt 250-280-2318

QUIET STREET

NEW PRICE

3 bdrm duplex, f/s, w/d, close to schools & shops, fenced back yard, pet ok. $1,000./mon. Ref. req. Avail.

Aug. 1. 250-378-2187 SIGN # 2307

SIGN # 2166

$310,000

$219,000

2343 McGoran Place Merritt 604-592-0777

2475 Coutlee Merritt 250-378-3684

SAFE LOCATION

GREAT DEAL!

Homes for Rent 4 bdrm home for rent, lots of space, large fenced back yard, close to schools, quiet location. $1300/mon. Call 250378-9660 or 250-378-0224 4 bdrm house for rent on Bench. 2 1/2 bath, appliances incl, large yard on cul-de-sac. $1500/mon. 1-250-377-5698

Room & Board

Transportation

SIGN # 7556

SIGN # 701931

$188,900

$169,500

1500 River Street Merritt 604-541-1500

14-2760 Voght St. Merritt 250-378-0016

STARTER HOME!

JUST LISTED

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.

$30,000

$8,900

Suites, Lower

4B-1500 Spring Street Merritt 250-378-6681

# 14 Riverside MH Park Merritt 604-834-6494

SIGN # 2309

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Correction Notice

Legal Notice for Land Act #3412451 published July 5, 2012, contained the incorrect date for “comments to be received”.

Should read “by August 5, 2012”.

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W1634 Please be advised that Jason, Ian and Linda Carmichael are proposing to remove 85.1 ha of private land from Woodlot Licence W1634 located in the vicinity of Mamit Lake.

Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Jason Carmichael, PO Box 68, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 by August 15, 2012. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Jason Carmichael at 250-378-3480

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, has made an application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Southern Service Region – Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication office, for a licence of occupation for 3 meteorological towers for wind monitoring and data collection purposes covering unsurveyed Crown land in the vicinity of Mount Henning, Yale Division Yale District (YDYD) situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Princeton.

The Lands File Number that has been established for this project is 3412453. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjudication at 441 Columbia St, Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until August 10, 2012.

MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our Applications and Reasons for Decision website at for www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp more information.

Be advised that any response to this notice will be provided to the public upon request.

SIGN # 71229

2 BEDROOM basement suite on Bann Street available immediately. No pets and No smoking. $700/month includes utilities. May require references Contact Sandy or Jas at: 250-315-4675.

Suites, Upper Downtown suite for rent. 2 1/2 bdrm, 1 bath, f/s, w/d, some furniture. Avail. immed. $800 month + util, must have ref.

250-378-6655

250-280-8888

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