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Premier Christy Clark was at Brambles Bakery and Cafe in Merritt on Wednesday to kick off her campaign. Clark met with local constituents and even took time to make cinammon buns in the kitchen with the help of Brambles co-owner Sarah Molnar (left) and Fraser-Nicola Liberal candidate Jackie Tegart. Craig Lindsay/Herald

Premier cooks up support for local candidate

By Craig Lindsay THE HERALD

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B.C. Premier Christy Clark was in Merritt Wednesday for the first stop on her campaign trail. Clark stopped in at Brambles Bakery and Cafe at around 1:30 p.m. to meet with local BC Liberal candidate for Fraser-Nicola

Jackie Tegart and meet with supporters. Clark arrived in the BC Liberal tour bus with close to a dozen members of the media. Inside Brambles, she took time to meet with every person there. In addition, she toured the kitchen and even had a tea party with a couple of local children.

“I felt there’s a lot of

support for the vision we have for British Columbia in Merritt,” Clark said in an interview with the Herald.

“I think people in Merritt and the Nicola Valley know how important it is to grow our resource economy and to grow our economy. When the resource economy starts to shrink, people feel it here

first. That’s really what’s at issue with this election campaign. Are we going to grow the economy, or are we going to grow government?”

Clark said her Liberal Party is determined to stick to the B.C. Jobs Plan, which they introduced 16 months ago.

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Lali accepts nomination for NDP

By Craig Lindsay THE HERALD

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Long-time Fraser-Nicola MLA Harry Lali officially accepted the NDP nomination for the region at a party meeting on Saturday at the Merritt Civc Centre.

Lali, who was unopposed for the position, gave a speech and answered questions form those in attendance.

“Every candidate has to be formally nominated,” Lali said to the Herald after the meeting. “Usually, an incumbent never has any opponent run against him for a nomination. Aside from my first election in 1991 where there were two of us running, I’ve never had anyone challenge me.

But we still have to go through the demoncratic

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process. That involves putting out a call for nominations and then people have a certain amount of time to put their name forward.

We have to be formally voted in and that’s what

happened.”

Lali believes there are several key issues in the upcoming election.

“There’s one overriding issue and that’s with government ethics,

accountability, openness and honesty,” he said.

“This is where the BC Liberals have lost the trust of the people of British Columbia. I hear that’s the number 1 issue. People

are fed up with 12 years of abuse from government in terms of cuts to health care, education and social services.The economy is miserable. You look at Merritt, we used to have the highest income earning community in our riding.

Now, it’s one of the lowest.

There is a lot of unemployment. We’ve got a lot of people on welfare. It’s like that in other communities as well, like Lytton and Lillooet.”

Lali said that people are looking for change.

“People in this community want better health care, a better economy and jobs,” he said. “There’s a lot you can do in terms of making changes in legislation and regulation to make it easier to create jobs.”

Council quarrels over tourism direction

By Craig Lindsay THE HERALD

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At Merritt’s city council meeting on April 9, Coun.

Alastair Murdoch brought forward a notice of motion expressing concern about a letter from March 19 sent by the city to Anoop Sekhon, president of Tourism Nicola Valley (TNV). Murdoch said the letter, endorsed by Mayor Susan Roline, differed from the direction council provided at a council meeting on Jan. 8. A separate notice of motion from Coun. Murdoch expressed that council, without the mayor, would form a committee to appoint a liaison for TNV. The vote for the notice passed by a narrow margin.

Sekhon is hopeful that council’s decision will mean the TNV will be working with the city again.

“We’re glad that council basically affirmed they would support the original

decision which was the correct decision,” said Sekhon. “We hope that this will basically provide an open transparent avenue between our group and the mayor and council. From here on, we hope that we can work together in a cohesive manner with TNV, City of Merritt and TOTA (Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association), and we can come up with a plan of attack for marketing the city of Merritt and the surrounding area.”

Sekhon said it’s unfortunate the TNV has been brought into the middle of a dispute between the mayor and council.

“There’s a lot of turmoil in the city,” he said.

“Our group has just been pulled into it and I don’t think we should’ve been. I thought our situation was over on Jan. 8 when the motion was laid and passed to have council liaise with us. I though it was done, but I guess not.”

Roline said the bickering at council has gone too far.

Roline said the conflicts are creating other problems such as consuming staff ’s time which means other things get pushed aside.

“They’re letting that private interest influence their decisions,” she said.

“On Tuesday (April 9), they were making illegal motions and making statements that we can just change the bylaws if they don’t fit what we want to do.”

Any decision on liaisons will have to wait for a resolution between the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) and the province.

“The majority of council are not happy with the mayor more or less, in our opinion, going in a different direction than council decided upon and actually sending emails to all kinds of people saying this was the direction we

were going in,” said Coun.

Alastair Murdoch. “In my opinion, and the majority of council’s opinions, that’s not her decision. She can’t just decide she doesn’t like what council is doing and do her own thing. She’s taking a lot of responsibility on herself which she doesn’t have the right to do. She’s acting as if she’s the only member of council.”

Fellow councillor Dave Baker says the whole situation has been blown out of proportion.

“It’s a lot of misunderstandings,” he said. “When people don’t sit down together and talk about issues and just fire emails back and forth, things get taken out of context.

That’s exactly what’s happened here. If we were to sit down as a group or even a few of us, whatever the case may be, I’m sure we could hammer this out.”

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“If groups want a representative — obviously, they know which councillor they want to attend their meetings — just approach that councillor and say, ‘Hey, we want you to come to our meetings,’” he said.

“The councillor can go there and take notes and bring back information to council. It doesn’t have to be an actual appointment.

People can do things on their own quite easily.”

Coun. Baker said he recently attended the AGM of the Nicola Valley Community Gardens Association and brought back information to council.

“I go to quite a few meetings like that because I like to keep up with what’s going on in the city,” he said. “I’m not an appointed liaison to any of these groups, but I take an interest in some.”

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Input sought on financial plan “The progression of formulating a five-year financial plan along with the public consultation process is crucial for long term sustainability and community support for the direction of the City of Merritt,” City of Merritt Financial Services Manager Pat

the future growth of our community,” Roline said.

Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting.

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Sibilleau said.

Merritt Mayor Susan Roline echoed Sibilleau’s sentiments.

“The process is important because the financial sustainability of the community is based on the priority and current needs of citizens with an eye to

City’s tourism plan underway Over 40 tourism stakeholders met on Feb. 6 in Merritt for a workshop to provide input on a tourism plan for the area. The plan will outline tourism industry best practices for establishing a destination marketing or management organization, which has been identified as a goal of the current city council for the City of Merritt.

In addition to tourism management information, the plan

will be the first of its kind to reflect alignment with the regional tourism strategy for the Thompson Okanagan region released in November 2012.

As a pilot project for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), the plan’s content will not only be applicable for the Merritt area but shared with other communities in the region who strive for excellence. TOTA is one of only three internation-

Power outage scheduled There will be a scheduled power outage in the Merritt area required by BC Hydro on Sunday, April 21 from 2 to 4 a.m.

This outage will affect 1,528 customers in the following areas: Douglas Street to Pooley Avenue and Nicola Avenue in downtown Merritt; Coldwater Road and all crossroads 40 kms on Coldwater Road (towards Hope); Highway 5 from Merritt to the Great Bear Snowshed (towards Hope); Highway 5A from Merritt to Elkhart Lodge including Kane Valley Road and Iron Mountain (towards Kelowna); and The airport itself.

In order to upgrade our service to the Merritt area and maintain safety and reliability, electrical work is required on BC Hydro equipment. The nature of that work is such that power must be shut off during this time to ensure the safety of the public and the safety of the crews doing the work.

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ally accredited regional destination management organizations in B.C. The draft plan will be completed in May and the next steps will be to have tourism stakeholders review and contribute feedback to the plan before its public release.

TOTA is working with several communities on pilot projects to roll out the new regional strategy.

CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM IS COMING Merritt – April 4, 2013 The City of Merritt Public Works Department, Collection Services will be rolling out curbside recycling. The new Curbside Recycling Program is scheduled to start April 30, 2013. This program will apply to all residents currently receiving curbside garbage collection.

The City of Merritt will conduct a public consultation on April 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Civic Centre. According to the Community Charter, the City of Merritt must undertake a process of public consultation and approve a financial plan annually.

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The Logan Lake Community Forest Corporation is pleased to announce a funding grant to the Logan Lake Wellness Health Youth Society (WHY) for the amount of $5,000. The funding was requested

by WHY to operate a program for girls in Logan Lake called Girls Acquiring Methods of Empowerment (GAME).

“Our hope with the GAME initiative is that by connecting high school girls with female leaders in the community, we will be able to support them to gain confidence and empower themselves to make positive choices,”

said Kate Garthwaite, a Logan Lake area resident and volunteer leader for GAME. “Our ultimate goal is that the high school seniors will pay it forward by being positive role models for younger girls.”

The mission of GAME is to inspire girls and women to lifestyles that include education, health, a safe environment, economic participation and leadership.

The vision of GAME is self-confident young women making positive choices who then mentor and empower younger girls/women and pay it forward.

“The GAME group meets regularly to do both fun team building activities and positive service projects such

as sewing dresses for girls in Uganda. Our plan is to finish the year with a group trip to Educo, an outdoor adventure school that will allow the girls to work together as a group while also challenging themselves individually,” said Garthwaite.

“The Forest Corporation is very pleased to provide this very important funding to the WHY,” said Marlon Dosch, president of the Logan Lake Community Forest Corporation.

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HERALD OPINION Conservative attacks on Trudeau unwarranted

CHRIS FOULDS Kamloops THIS WEEK One would hope our local Conservative MP, Cathy McLeod, would issue a statement denouncing her party’s pathetic response to the weekend election of Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.

No sooner had Trudeau won the leadership than the Conservative braintrust had ads out, belittling Trudeau’s experience, decrying his attendance in the House of Commons and using a photo of him at a charity event to attack him.

The ads feature a mocking voice making fun of Trudeau’s array of jobs, including that of a drama teacher.

In the Conservative mindset, then, teachers are not qualified to be prime minister, a job apparently reserved for policy wonks with economic degrees.

The ads use a photo of a shirtless Trudeau in an attempt to further the Conservatives’ argument the Quebec MP is all style and no substance.

The fact the photo was taken at a charity event to raise money for and awareness of prostate cancer — the very disease that contributed to the death of Trudeau’s father, Pierre Elliot Trudeau — only adds to the utter tastelessness of such an attack.

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Social media brings Boston tragedy home

Emily Wessel Merritt MINUTE Every now and then, an event crops up in the news that captures the attention of news junkies around the globe. Sadly, more often than not, those events are the kind that horror movies are made of.

On Monday, news of the Boston Marathon bombings was one of those events. I was in good company on Twitter and online news sources watch-

ing the aftermath unfold and listening to and reading the information surrounding the explosions as it surfaced, nearly in real time.

In no time, videos of the explosions’ plumes billowing into the sky between the historic brownstones morphed into a scene of utter chaos and confusion as people attempted to make sense of what had happened.

Then, moments later, coverage showed the deserted blood-stained sidewalk where eager spectators had stood, cheering on runners as they crossed the finish line, unaware of the destruction that would plague them seconds later.

In the aftermath of the blasts, it became clear to me that the incessant deluge of news and social

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In this case, our 24-hour news world worked instantaneously, and awe-inspiringly thoroughly.

The argument that social media is an ironically named vortex for time management and conversational skills can and has been made. But on Monday, social media proved to be a very valuable tool in connecting people around the globe and keeping them engaged with a story as it unfolds.

I couldn’t look away from the coverage, much to the chagrin of my deadline-driven story list and thus my Tuesday afternoon self. There weren’t many facts available at the time, but what was coming

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out was shocking, appalling, and soon became twisted.

Every minute, the number of people injured by the explosions climbed, from the original half-dozen to upwards of 100, and eventually three people were confirmed dead.

At first, some speculated a gas leak and resulting accidental explosion.

Less than 24 hours later, it’s known that most of the damage was caused by shrapnel and ball bearings — expelled sickeningly, from homemade explosives intended to do a great deal of harm.

Maybe morbid curiosity played a part in capturing the attention of people around the world and keeping their eyes firmly stuck to the coverage. Certainly an act of

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depraved violence on an unsuspecting crowd during a time of charity and achievement is enough to make headlines, but for me, watching how it was handled — from the shaky cellphone videos of emergency workers running toward a quickly fleeing crowd of scared and bloodied people to the transparency of the official chief of police press conference a few hours later — was a fascinating lesson in technological and human connectivity.

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YOUR OPINION Dust problem in Merritt troubling Dear Editor,

LOCAL HERO Jacob Schultz (right) is interviewed by Mil Juricic at the SaySo Expression Society’s open mic night on Saturday at the Culture Club.

Schultz, whose younger brother Daniel underwent brain surgery at birth, has been busy in the community raising over $6,000 to help out with Daniel’s stay at B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.

The older Schultz will be performing at the upcoming Miracle Weekend Telethon in Vancouver.

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Ads mocking Trudeau unnecessary From Page 6 But, this is par for the course with the Conservatives, who attacked Stéphane Dion as lacking the capacity to be a leader and who attacked Thomas Mulcair when he succeeded Jack Layton as NDP leader.

The next federal election is two years from now.

Could the Conservatives not have impressed and surprised us all by taking out ads congratulating Trudeau on his triumph and promising a fair, but tough battle?

Would such an ad have not created a buzz that would have done wonders for the Conservatives?

Instead, they decided to remain nasty and negative.

A few years ago, McLeod told KTW she disagreed with a certain negative-ad campaign of her party.

It was a refreshing take from a backbench MP, but one that remains rare.

Perhaps McLeod will speak her mind and not recite the party line when asked about this latest example of lack of class.

I am writing in regards to the piece in the April 4 issue of the Merritt Herald “What can be done about dust in the wind?” I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. We have only lived in Merritt for about two years now, but if we had known how filthy this town was, we would never have come to this town. You state that the Merritt Air Quality Management Plan (fancy name) had set out 22 concrete, real life recommendations to help reduce the harmful emissions that are released into Merritt’s air.

I was also shocked to read in your paper six months or so ago that the dust and dirt problem was not as bad as it was the previous year. Hogwash.

I have to hose down my deck and patio furniture on a daily basis. We can’t sit out on our deck with a glass of wine because after half an hour you can see the dirt and sawdust floating in your glass. Dinner out on the deck anyone?

I met with our mayor last year to complain about this problem and to make a few suggestions but nothing was done. In my opinion, there is only one thing that the people living in this city can do. Vote. Vote for the people who will run for office, who promise that the first thing that they will do is stop these mills from choking us with the pollution that they are spewing out on a daily basis. Will these mills have to spend some money to clean up their acts? Of course they will, but the way that they are operating now shows a total disregard for the people living in this town.

Here are a few of the ideas that I have. The

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mills should be made to either lay down asphalt or put down some material to keep the dust down. If the mills are going to store sawdust in their yards, then it must be stored in an enclosure of some type.

Any trucks must not exceed five km/h while in the log mill/yard. There should be a reduced speed limit for any log/chip trucks while in our city. Saving the best for last, I think that the mills should have to build and pay for a truck wash.

Every single log truck should have to go through this truck wash before they come into our town. Is it fair that the property owners in this town have to pay to clean up the dirt that the log trucks bring into this town? Is it fair that our taxpayers have to pay to clean the streets and the sidewalks of wood chips because the mills or drivers can’t be bothered to clean off these trucks before they come onto our streets?

When I spoke to our mayor, I asked her why the chip trucks were not blowing off the chips that are on the truck frame and wheels, etc. Her reply was that the Workers’ Compensation Board doesn’t allow workers to use high pressure air hoses anymore. OK, then use a pressure washer. Our streets and sidewalks have wood chips all over them and a solution can’t be found.

I think that someone, perhaps people who agree with what I have said, would be interested in running for office and could start the ball rolling and get this problem fixed.

Terry Fox Merritt, B.C.

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Drunk youth on golf course On March 29 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Merritt RCMP were dispatched to a complaint that a group of kids were drinking on the golf course. As police arrived, a group of young adults walked away from the golf course. However, a local 19-year-old male tried to run away. After a short foot chase, he was caught and arrested for public intoxication. It was then determined that the young man was breaching his court imposed conditions. He was held in custody until he sobered up and then appeared before a justice of the peace where he was released from custody to appear before a provincial court judge in April.

Unwanted guest On March 30 at approximately 9 p.m.

Merritt RCMP were called to the Coldwater Reserve to investigate a complaint of an unwanted guest in a residence. A local 19-yearold woman was located drunk and found to be in breach of her court imposed conditions.

She is currently charged with assaulting a police officer and two counts of breaching her conditions. She was arrested

and held in custody until she sobered up and then appeared before a justice of the peace where she was released from custody to appear before a provincial court judge in April.

Drunk driver had no ID On March 31 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Merritt RCMP stopped a pickup that was driving east on Highway 8 near Mamette Lake Road. Police approached and spoke with the driver, who was unable to show identification.

It was determined that the driver, a 35-year-old woman from Williams Lake, had been drinking and her ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol or by drug. She was given an opportunity to provide breath samples and failed. Her vehicle was impounded for 30 days, she was issued a violation ticket and she was prohibited from driving a motor vehicle for 90 days. Police were not satisfied that the driver was the person she claimed to be and through followup investigation determined that she had provided a false information. She was arrested for obstructing a police officer and eventually admitted to

who she really was. She will appear in provincial court in May. Limo windows smashed Sometime overnight on March 3, an unknown person(s) had smashed the windows of a limousine while it was parked in the 1500 block of Voght Street.

If anyone has any information about this, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crimestoppers.

Travel trailer broken into Sometime between 1 p.m. on March 31 and noon on April 1, unknown person(s) broke into a travel trailer on Wilcox Avenue in Merritt. Several items were stolen: a 20 inch Samsung TV; a sub woofer; a Honda 2000 generator and a large quantity of fly fishing gear. If anyone has any information about this, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crimestoppers.

Leather chaps and horse bridals stolen Sometime during the week of March 11, unknown person(s) broke into a residence in the 300 block of Highway 8. Stolen items include: a pair of brown leather

chaps and six horse bridals (steel coloured).

If anyone has any information about this, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crimestoppers.

IPod, Oakley sunglasses and wallet stolen from car Sometime overnight on April 4 unknown person(s) entered an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the 1600 block of Voght Sreet.

Several items were stolen including: One black, older model iPod Nano (8Gb); red/white pair of Oakley sunglasses “limited edition” 2012 with a maple leaf on left lens; and a wallet containing bank card and B.C driver’s licence. The debit card and driver’s licence were later turned into the Royal Bank by a Good Samaritan. If anyone has any information about this, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crimestoppers.

Driver drunk and speeding On March 5 at approximately 1:20 a.m., Merritt RCMP observed a red Hyundai traveling at a high rate of speed on Voght Street going south. Police conducted a traffic stop in the 1300 block of Voght Street.

The driver, a 19-year-old woman from Chilliwack, was found to have been drinking. It was determined that her ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol or by drugs.

She was given an opportunity to provide breath samples which resulted in a fail.

She was issued a 90 day driver’s licence prohibition and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

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There were people who did not accept Jesus. What about the prophecy that told of His birth, baptism, years of teaching and His death? The priests had interpreted this prophecy and expected a Messiah that would get rid of the Romans and set up a large Jewish state.

The last time Jesus was with His disciples, as they came out of the temple, the disciples drew Jesus’ attention to the wonderful building, its large stones and strong structure. Jesus said there would come a day when there would not be one stone upon another that had not been thrown down. They asked Him if this would be at the end of the world?

Jesus said to them, “Be sure that no man deceive you.” Jesus was speaking of the end of the world.

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Jesus told them, “When you see this, Áee, but pray that your Áight would not be in the winter or on the Sabbath day.”

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Prevention key to drug issues in First Nations communities The First Nations Community Policing Section works out of the Merritt Detachment and consists of four members whose primary role is to provide an enhanced level of community policing to the five First Nations communities in the Merritt area. Another of our goals is to increase the visibility of the police in our First Nations communities and to improve overall relations with those communities. To accomplish this, we spend much of our time visiting the schools and taking part in all types of activities with the students and staff. We also attend as many community events as possible to meet and get to know community members.

In addition, members of the First Nations Community Policing Section also respond to calls for service in those communities.

In an effort to tailor our policing activities to the specific needs of the different communities we serve, each community has been asked to identify their policing priorities, or problem areas. Inevitably, drugs and alcohol, and the problems associated with their use and abuse are near the top of the list of their priorities. That coincides with the reality that many of our calls for service, in the city of Merritt and to the First Nations communities around Merritt, involve drugs and alcohol.

The reality of the drug problem is such that enforcement alone will not solve the problem or eradicate drugs in our communities.

Through the delivery of prevention and education programs, we hope to reduce the demand for illegal drugs by reducing the number of people who use them.

In turn, this will reduce the number of people who become addicted to or dependent on drugs.

To this end, a good portion of our time is spent on the prevention side of the drug and

alcohol issue.

Several members of the Merritt Detachment, including two members of the First Nations Community Policing Section, are active Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) instructors.

between DARE and ASP is that ASP is not designed specifically for police to deliver; eligible community members, such as teachers, elected officials, and others can receive training to deliver the program in their communities.

ASP is designed to

‘It is not enough to simply say, “Don’t do drugs.”’

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The DARE program is used by law enforcement agencies throughout North America.

The program’s goal is to give kids in Grade 5 the knowledge and skills to make sound decisions when it comes to experimentation with all types of drugs, including alcohol and tobacco.

In the fall, the First Nations Community Policing Section will be receiving training in a program called the Aboriginal Shield Program (ASP). Like the DARE program, ASP aims to provide aboriginal youth with the skills to make positive, informed, and healthy lifestyle choices regarding alcohol, drugs and positive alternatives.

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offer culturally-relevant teachings to children in Grades 5 to 6 or 7 to 8 that can easily be adapted and expanded to fit individual community needs.

Both the DARE and ASP programs recognize that it is not enough to simply say, “Don’t do drugs.” We, as a community, have to give our children the skills, abilities, and knowledge to make healthy choices when they are confronted with opportunities to experiment with drugs.

Our section has also used more graphic tools to drive home the message that experimenting with drugs is dangerous. The video Through a Blue Lens was produced by a group of Vancouver Police Department officers

whose beat was the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. The video shows, in graphic detail, the hell that drug addicts live through on a daily basis in the most drug- and disease-infested neighbourhoods in Canada.

The video Flipping The World: Drugs Through a Blue Lens showcases a group of high school students who met some of the residents of the Downtown Eastside and heard their stories of how experimentation with drugs led to their lives spiralling out of control and into a world of addiction.

Many students in the Merritt area have taken part in the Scared Straight Tour to further drive home this message. The Scared Straight Tour is unique to Vancouver and provides youth (13 and up) with a reality check in terms of where they could wind up if they abuse drugs and alcohol. Youth spend about 48 hours walking the skids of the Downtown Eastside talking to drug addicts, alcoholics, and the homeless, many of whom suffer from some sort of mental illness.

Many of these people talk to the youth and explain to them how they came to be where

they are today and how decisions they made about drug and alcohol use impacted their lives.

If the “cure” for drug and alcohol abuse is enforcement and treatment, the adage “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” makes that much more sense.

More information on the programs mentioned above can be accessed online or by calling the Merritt RCMP Detachment.

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The City of Merritt website can be found at merritt.ca.

By Craig Lindsay THE HERALD

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The City of Merritt is receiving strong interest and increased visitor numbers on their new website, which launched in February.

Google Analytics, which maps all traffic and activity on the website, revealed some surprising and growing insights into the success of the new website.

“We’re getting a tremendous amount of

interest not only from (people in) cities in B.C., but from around the world,” said James Umpherson, city economic development manager. “The number 1 source for exploration on our website is not Merritt — it’s Kamloops. Number 2 is Merritt. Vancouver is number 3. We’re getting a great deal of activity from around the world. The average time spent on our website is 3.53 minutes. Anything above three minutes is con-

sidered non-inconsequential. That means people are coming specifically to search your website. That’s huge.”

The Google Analytics data from Feb. 4 to April 2 reveals that the Merritt city website had 7,746 visitors and 26,187 page views. Of those visitors, 67 per cent were new. The largest audience for the website was from Canada (89.5 per cent) with the remaining interest coming from the U.S.,

U.K., Germany, India, Australia, Vietnam, the Netherlands and Switzerland.

“What the analytics are telling us is that the City of Merritt’s new website is doing exactly what we want it to do and that is to engage the local population, the local citizens,” said Umpherson. “It’s also engaging those interested in the city of Merritt as a visitor, potential resident or potential investor.

There’s enough activity in a variety of different pages, because we track that as well, that says that people are looking at Merritt and they’re looking at it for specific reasons and a multitude of reasons.”

The top 10 pages viewed on the city site are the home page, employment, Merritt living, planning, events, parks and recreation, discover Merritt, visitor information and doing business in Merritt.

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We are recreational riders that respect the environment in which we ride. “Tread lightly” is a program we not only follow but also believe in whole-heartedly. We work painstakingly with other stakeholders that use the trails we enjoy riding to ensure riding opportunities remain open and expand for our user group. There are approximately 80, 000 ATV’s in this Province, of which there are currently 3,000 Members of the Quad Riders Association of British Columbia. Are you one of those that support this organization? If you are, we thank you if not; we ask that you take the time to join us or at least engage us, to understand what and how we can help to further your opportunities. With your support we can expand trail systems and riding area’s as well as build on our culture of adventure of the outdoors and enjoyment of the unknown.

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By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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For those who are new to Merritt, Debra Isaac will be a welcome friendly face.

Isaac is the local Welcome Wagon representative, and said it’s her goal to welcome as many people to the city as she can in her new role.

“It’s to welcome people to make them aware of all the things Debra Isaac will be the face of Welcome Wagon in Merritt as she prepares to begin her home basket delivery service. in the community,” Emily Wessel/Herald Isaac said. “We have they know the area, idea has been rewarda civic package that and they wanted someing. has things like the bus body who’s not going “I was surprised by route, the leisure guide to leave and leave all and some pool passes.” the positive response I this up in the air,” she had,” she said. “The Welcome Wagon chamber of commerce said. baskets are also availWelcome Wagon wants to partner with able to brides-to-be, began in Canada in families with new addi- the Welcome Wagon and they could help us. 1930 and in 1979 purtions, and relocated chased its MemphisThat’s really neat.” business executives to based U.S. counterpart Isaac said the last help them celebrate to become wholly time Merritt had a lifestyle changes and Canadian owned and Welcome Wagon repconnect them with operated. The comparesentative was over community resources. ny gets its name from five years ago, and Local businesses can the days when convoys she decided to take up have their information of wagons migrated the position with the and tokens for newacross the continent. national organization comers in the baskets “People would come after finding the postfor a nominal fee, and from the cities and once Isaac begins deliv- ing on a job board.

Originally from Surrey, flag them down and ering the baskets, she welcome them because Isaac has been in will take each item out they wanted them to Merritt for well over a and explain it to the stay in their towns,” decade — something recipient.

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Inspiration in Ottawa for MSS students

By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Two Merritt Secondary School students are inspired to turn their passions for art and theatre into careers after an intensive, week-long education in Ottawa.

Claire Burnham, 17, and Santaya Stander, 16, went on the Encounters with Canada arts and culture week trip on March 31 without any real expectations, and left on April 6 with renewed faith in their potential.

Burnham said she wants to pursue visual arts at Emily Carr University after graduating from MSS, and Stander said theatre is where her passion lies.

“It would be my dream come true to get my master’s and teach post-secondary.

That’s where I want to go with that,” Stander said.

Both girls are in Grade 11 at MSS and needed a teacher recommendation to go to the conference, which brings together 120 to 140 students from across the country to the Terry Fox Centre in Ottawa.

Claire Burnham (left) and Santaya Stander at the MSS library.

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Stander was recommended for the trip by her leadership class, and said she had heard good things about the experience after two male students from MSS went to an Encounters with Canada week in February.

Encounters with Canada holds different theme weeks throughout the year, and for Stander and Burnham, the arts and culture week was an ideal experience.

The girls took in dance and musical performances, the National Art Gallery of Canada, tours of Ottawa and Parliament Hill, the Museum of Human Civilization in Gatineau, Que., the national RCMP and military Beechwood Cemetery, and various arts and culture work-

shops.

Burnham signed up for wire sculpting, cartooning and an electrical pencil workshop, which the aspiring artist said was a good way to explore different art media.

“You draw with graphite on paper and the graphite creates an electrical current that makes different sounds,” Claire said.

“It was pretty cool.”

“I did more of the acting and theatre stuff, so I took the gospel and blues singing workshop, a miming class, and the wire one too,” Stander said.

Both girls said learning about Canada’s diversity, culture and history in the capital was as informative as the speakers, presentations and workshops they participated in.

“Seeing art from all over Canada was inspiring,” Stander said. “The whole city of Ottawa is art. The architecture is beautiful, the detail in the stone and the wood, everything. It’s just beautiful.”

The girls agreed seeing other students’ potential from all over Canada was another inspiring aspect of the trip, and one that opened their eyes to

the diversity of their country.

“I’m a girl from Merritt, British Columbia. I’ve been there my whole life, and this really opened my eyes to other options that we both have,” Stander said. “We have major opportunities, even if it seems like we don’t because we’re from a small town. Who would’ve thought we’d make it to Ottawa?”

“Just going there, you realize how much potential so many of the kids there have, and they’re from smaller towns than us. You see their skills and talents, and you think they definitely have a future,” Burnham added.

The girls said the experience left them with friendships all over the country, and was such a good experience they wrote letters to the Ministry of Education about the value of the experience. Since Burnham and Stander had to pay out of pocket for the trip, they hope their letters will inspire the ministry to provide funding support for students to attend the symposiums in the future.

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Dung Beatles set to take stage tomorrow

By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The Culture Club will come alive with the musical stylings of local band the Dung Beatles tomorrow night.

The four-piece band, comprised of members from Merritt and Kamloops, plays a mix of covers and originals, but bassist Tim McClure said the band does its covers in an original way.

“Most of the songs that people know that we do, we’ve done them in a different style so they’re not at all like they started out being,” McClure said. “We have a Bhangra version of

Six Days on the Road.

We have a lounge version of School’s Out, that kind of thing.”

Three of the band’s members have been playing music together for over a decade.

“We’re still having fun, so we keep doing it,” McClure said.

The performance is a fundraiser for the SaySo Expression Society.

“Not only will people come out and have fun, their money will go to a good cause,” McClure said.

SaySo directors Mil Juricic and Ewa Derek-Skotnicki said the Dung Beatles were a good fit for a fundraiser because of their local connection

and because of their high-energy brand of music.

“The Dung Beatles have some interesting songs, they have a really good attitude, and it brings life into the place,” Juricic said.

“They’re a local group, and that’s what we want to encourage too,” Derek-Skotnicki added.

The directors are also in talks with more high-energy bands to play at the venue in the future, including one from the Yukon and an Ontario-based loop pedal musician.

“For the first time, people are seeking us out to play, as opposed to us going looking for people to

play,” Juricic said.

“It’s a good feeling.

We’re doing something right and people are enjoying it,” Derek-Skotnicki said.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at Country Bug Books and Gifts.

The night will mark a reunion between the band and stage mates the Shimmering Stars, a locally-formed (now Vancouver-based) retro indie pop outfit.

The bands are connected on a personal level, too; McClure’s son is the lead singer and guitarist of the Shimmering Stars.

Tomorrow’s concert will mark the first time the two bands

have shared the stage in two years.

The Dung Beatles have a couple of shows lined up for June in Kamloops, including one at a band member’s local

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Clark began with the dramatic claim that the May 14 vote is “a choice that will do nothing less than define our province for another generation,” and quickly went on the attack against NDP leader Adrian Dix. “I can’t remember a campaign where the choices are as stark as this one, where we have a chance to grow government, grow taxes, kill the opportunity for liquefied natural gas exports, or we have

the chance to shrink government, grow the economy, lower taxes and pay off the debt for our kids,” Clark told reporters gathered outside Government House in Victoria.

The NDP has supported LNG exports, but wants to extend B.C.’s carbon tax to natural gas drilling emissions that would add up to $100 million more a year. Clark has suggested taxes and royalties from LNG exports should go toward a “prosperity fund” that could pay off B.C.’s debt in 15 years.

BC Conservative leader John Cummins has emphasized that B.C.’s debt nearly doubled under the NDP government of the 1990s, and has almost doubled again in the 12 years of BC Liberal rule.

that came about,” McClure said. “I guess we all just thought it was probably the name that fit the best. It’s a tonguein-cheek comparison.”

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music festival.

Despite the band’s name, McClure said they don’t play many Beatles covers.

“It’s been so long that no one really remembers how

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The project will officially begin with a work party and registration day on April 27, and organizers said they’re thrilled o finally get the project going after two years of behind-the-scenes hard work. “To me, it’s such an awesome community project because it’s one that anyone in the community can participate in,� Nicola Valley Community Gardens Committee member Kate Anderson said.

The idea for a community garden came about in 2011 to address food security, and now, almost two years later, the actual garden is taking shape. Anderson said those

two years were full of meetings and planning to ensure the community garden is well-run and well-maintained, and that it’s a relief to see the idea come to fruition. Since that fateful informal meeting of interested community members in 2011, the idea has grown to take on a life of its own. “There was a small group in the community that believed in it to start with and that started the explosion,�

Anderson said.

That explosion was an outpouring of enthusiasm and support from individuals, community groups, and businesses alike. The Nicola Valley Health Care Endowment Foundation Society donated the plot of land behind the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre for the group to put its plots on, and the city secured a water hookup to irrigate the area. Now, it’s just a matter of getting people to rent the plots (the price of which is to be deter-

mined, although Anderson said affordability is key), and the group has high hopes that it will be a success. “We’ll call this community garden Site One, because I think it’s going to grow,�

Anderson said. “I think there are going to be sites all over the Nicola Valley. The bands all have community gardens on the reserves, which is really cool.�

Gardeners of all skill levels are welcome to take up a spade and plot to try their hand at gardening. The group is also looking at starting workshops on Saturday mornings for experienced green thumbs to mentor novices. “I think it’d be cool to have it be a learning centre so that if somebody does want to start gardening and they have no clue how to garden, they can learn.�

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And, the community garden is one cause that Anderson hopes will bring out an equally diverse mix of people once the gardening season breaks ground. “It’s an open process, so anybody can join the community garden group,� she said. “Hopefully new people will come and share the enthusiasm.�

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M3692

• • • •

Bright, quiet and comfortable strata retirement home This home is wheelchair accessible - large rooms Gated community within walking distance to downtown 2 large bdrms, 5 pcd bath with separate walk-in shower.

$159,000

M3833

• • • •

Nice 3 BR, 2 full Bath, half duplex Large Fam Room on Main w/2 BRs, Kitchen And L.R. on 2storey. Fenced back yard With shed and single garage.

$159,000

M3851

• • • •

Upgrades inc Windows & siding, Painted deck 3BD with fully fenced yard and lane access Back yard re seeded and gutters cleaned Solid home, ready for retirees or first time buyers

$156,900

M3887

• • • •

Unique layout that awaits your touch 2 lots, 2 titles Detached double garage Central location provides easy access

$147,500

M3792

• • • •

3 bedroom, 1 bath Rancher Walking distance to downtown Newer Furnace Fully fenced yard

$146,900

• • • •

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

$165,000

• • • •

M3365

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

$160,000

M3744

Landlords!

M3758

New residential lots in a nice part of Merritt Located in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting Fully serviced including curbs & storm drain All prepaid by the developer

$57,000

MOBILE HOMES IN PARKS

V USI L C EX

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

$67,000 • • • •

$499,000

M3749

Beautiful river view lot close to downtown Nice, quiet neighborhood The uncompromised view never to change Bring your building ideas

$79,000 • • • •

• • • •

Good sized lot Ok for double wide City services @ prop line Mountain view in a quiet area

$79,000 • • • •

Gorgeous 4 BR log home with f/bsmt on 4 acres Spacious rooms,vaulted ceilings,several outbuildings Beautiful landscaping, Large barn w/5 box stalls 3 Grazing pastures

CE!!

I R P NEW

$339,000

One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola Cleared & level in an incredibly quiet location Water serviced by Lower Nicola Water Works Approved for septic & HST already paid

$99,000 • • • •

M3883

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

$100,000 • • • •

$529,000

• • • •

M3728

$149,900 • • • •

Main fl features vaulted ceiling & open floor plan Master bedroom with Ensuite & walk in closet Large deck, riding ring & new 2500 sq.ft barn Nice Country getaway or hobby farm

Wonderful Views, good-sized lot Easy Access to new Retail and Restaurants Build your own dream home Neighbouring lot is also available

$60,500 • • • •

• • • •

M3832

24 acres in beautiful Sunshine Valley Treed lot, very private, easy access Many potential building sites Hydro & phone lines to property line

250-378-6181

E!!

RIC P NEW

LOTS AND ACREAGE • • • •

Lynda Etchart Property Manager

• • • •

M3843

1.44 acre prime building lot Approx 295 ft river frontage Within walking distance to downtown Gorgeous views of mountains & Ranchlands

$144,900

M3898

Let our Property Management Division find you the perfect tenant!

• Nice park w/ river across the road • 3 bdrm home w/ good sized fenced yard • New tub surround & lino in bathroom

$30,000

M3796

NG ISTI L NEW • • • •

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

$139,500

M3751

• Clean comfortable 2 br, mobile home • New furnace, hotwater tank and fridge • laundry room w/lots of cupboard space

$27,000

M3916

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250-378-6181

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Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep

John Issac Sales Rep

Claudette Edenoste Broker

Debra Schindler Personal Real Estate Corp.

Melody Simon Sales Rep

250-315-5178

250-378-1586

250-280-0689

250-315-3548

250-315-8539

johnissac@telus.net

kbonneteau@telus.net

tmcdonagh@telus.net

Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake 3 km to Quilchena Hotel Close to Merritt & Kamloops Private access to lake

$349,000 • • • •

M3478

Seclusion & privacy, off the grid living 20 acres 9 kms from Merritt toward Lilly Lake All new fencing & custom made gateway Creek & 2 water holes, perfect weekend getaway

$220,000 • • • •

$217,000 • • • •

M3603

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

$205,000 • • • •

M3914,M3915

Nicola Lakeshore Estates Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 Build your dream home Tons of recreation to choose from!!

M3850

• • • •

Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bath family home O.63 acre parcel bordering Nicola River Dining Room with access to private deck 2 car garage and So Much More!

$495,000

M3866

• • • •

Gorgeous mountain and ranchland views 10 acres of privacy Custom Built 3 BR, 2bath home 22x22 garage and 50x50 dog kennel.

$485,000

M3870

• • • •

• • • •

4 Plex – Investors 4 Large Suites, Close to downtown Double Lot, Great Location Lots of Parking

$388,000

M3863

Most amazing views Huge shop Updated, one level home Near Mamette Lake

$398,000

• • • •

M3801

New amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher With full unfinished bsmt.

9 ft. ceilings, large bright design.

Quality built & Home warranty.

$369,000

M3847

• • • •

M3837

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Beautiful 3 BR home w/high-end quality finishing Kitchen has Travertine tile, granite counters, Mill Creek cabinets. LR with H/W floors Gas F/P, Ensuite w/Jacuzzi tub. Huge rec room

$349,000

Location-Got it! Spacious Living- Got it!

Immaculate 3 level – 6 bedrooms, 5 and ½ bath home, 5 piece ensuite Large 3 bay garage-RV parking.

$459,900

M3855

• • • •

M3495

Riverfront Acreage with beautiful 2 year old Modular home has open floor plan, vaulted ceilings 3 BRs, 2 Baths, Engineered Pad created for a shop, 9.62 riverfront property w/fenced pasture

$419,000

• • • •

M3857

Outstanding views, and lots of privacy!

Newer Manufactured Home, never lived in.

Nearly 20 acres near Merritt, all new fencing 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home, Move-in ready!

$349,000

M3881

• • • •

• • • •

New amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher Quality built, Home warranty applies Amazing kitchen 9 ft ceilings and large bright design

M3848

• • • •

Excellent Bench Location, LR has Japanese Cherry HW Floors 4 BR family home w/ full basement Gazebo, Hot Tub, Swimming Pool & much more!

$339,000

M3893

• • • •

Large 7 BR, 4 ½ bath home Potential legal suite Plus In-law suite on main Mill Creek Cabinets

$329,000

• • • •

M3862

Country acreage w/natural grasslands & slight hills Good water table w/2 ponds providing seasonal creek 2acre leveled area ready for possible home Wonderful views of property & surrounding area

$329,000

M3889

• • • •

Location, Location, location Gorgeous hardwood floors Vaulted ceilings with open beams Energuide rating of 80

$319,000

• • • •

M3901

• • • •

• • • •

2 bdrm bungalow in popular strata No kids, no rentals & self managed New roof, carpet & paint Quick possession

$269,000

M3834

Bench Location 4 BR, 2 Bath home HW floors and vinyl windows on main Potential legal suite, potential 5BR All appliances included

$249,000

$419,900

$339,900

M3859

M3819

• • • •

M3865

• • • •

2 level home in Lower Nicola Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area 2 bdrms up/1 down, master w/ensuite

$260,000

M3811

• • • •

2 level bungalow on cul-de-sac Street 3 BR on upper floor, 2 more downstairs Vinyl windows & siding, 100 amp service Wood fireplace & stove, storage shed

$249,490

D!!

UCE

M3895

• • • •

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

$217,000

M3869

• • • •

M3875

• • • •

$58,000

M3888

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

24 hour notice required

$199,900

• • • •

Unique & tasteful 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home H/water on demand & central a/c Hardwood flrs & bright open design Beautifully l/scaped yd w/ private patio

$285,000

M3741

• • • •

M3794

All Units Rented 2 Year Old Roof Lots of parking space Short walk to city centre

$198,000

D!!

UCE

RED

M3885

• Great starter home or retirement • 2 bdrm double wide w/ sun deck and ensuite • Coldwater River is close by

M3787

• Completely Re-plumbed & New HW Tank • 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher • Appliances included

$49,900

Move-in Ready 3 bedroom. 2 ½ Bath, & Office New flooring and new paint Central Air and bright, open design

$215,900

$89,000

•

Good natural lighting throughout open plan home Master BR w/walk in closet and access to deck Nicely finished Kitchen w/dining nook Irrigation, alarm system, & central air

$297,000

• Bright & Open design with Skylights • Enjoy mature landscaping & Gardening • 2 BD, New Sundeck and Garden shed incl

M3899

Royal Lepage Realtors(R) are trained to provide valuable assistance to Buyers

Well maintained 3 BR, 2 bath home On a quiet cul-de-sac and close to amenities Open floor plan, Vaulted ceilings Kitchen has cabinets galore& access to deck

!

ED! C U RED

Wonderful rural acreage w/ creek in the back 3 BR rancher w/ wood stove, siding & new roof Workshop, horse stalls, dog run and much more!!

A comfortable country getaway

E! RIC P NEW

E! RIC P NEW

• • • •

M3826

• • • •

!!

D L SO

Well maintained 1 owner home 7 bdrms & 4 baths + 2 bdrm legal suite New flring, H/W tank & boiler M.BR w/ W/I closet, full enste w/ Jacuzzi

$299,900

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

$439,000

E!!

M3827

M3839

• Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home • 18x20 interlocking driveway • 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring

$41,900

!

IVE! S U L EXC

RED

M3844

M3607

M3534

M3707

• • • •

• • • •

5 Bedrooms, 2Baths Two storey family home Large lot Nice location

$194,900

M3874

Attention: Investors 4 plex near downtown 4-1 BR units, all currently rented 1 unit has been recently renovated Walking distant to Downtown

$189,000

M3892

• • • •

Side x Side duplex w/ reno’s Lam flring, paint, vinyl windows Front driveway + lots of parking Shared garage & shed

$173,000

• • • •

M3813

Cozy 2 BD Rancher downtown, fenced back yard Free standing wood stove, metal shed & Shop Many upgrades inc Hotwater tank & paint Front yard has Garlic and Herb bed

$169,000

M3886

• • • •

Well maintained 2 bedroom rancher In central location, Nice and spacious LR, bright sunny kitchen, Beautifully landscaped Yard Plenty of RV parking

$169,900

NEW

M3853

• • • •

Nice 3 BR, 2 full baths, half duplex 1 car attached garage & fenced yard New roof ’07, Large Master BR. Open floor plan,Option to purchase entire duplex

$169,000

M3852

CE!!

I R P

M3692

• • • •

Bright, quiet and comfortable strata retirement home This home is wheelchair accessible - large rooms Gated community within walking distance to downtown 2 large bdrms, 5 pcd bath with separate walk-in shower.

$159,000

M3833

• • • •

Nice 3 BR, 2 full Bath, half duplex Large Fam Room on Main w/2 BRs, Kitchen And L.R. on 2storey. Fenced back yard With shed and single garage.

$159,000

M3851

• • • •

Upgrades inc Windows & siding, Painted deck 3BD with fully fenced yard and lane access Back yard re seeded and gutters cleaned Solid home, ready for retirees or first time buyers

$156,900

M3887

• • • •

Unique layout that awaits your touch 2 lots, 2 titles Detached double garage Central location provides easy access

$147,500

M3792

• • • •

3 bedroom, 1 bath Rancher Walking distance to downtown Newer Furnace Fully fenced yard

$146,900

• • • •

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

$165,000

• • • •

M3365

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

$160,000

M3744

Landlords!

M3758

New residential lots in a nice part of Merritt Located in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting Fully serviced including curbs & storm drain All prepaid by the developer

$57,000

MOBILE HOMES IN PARKS

V USI L C EX

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

$67,000 • • • •

$499,000

M3749

Beautiful river view lot close to downtown Nice, quiet neighborhood The uncompromised view never to change Bring your building ideas

$79,000 • • • •

• • • •

Good sized lot Ok for double wide City services @ prop line Mountain view in a quiet area

$79,000 • • • •

Gorgeous 4 BR log home with f/bsmt on 4 acres Spacious rooms,vaulted ceilings,several outbuildings Beautiful landscaping, Large barn w/5 box stalls 3 Grazing pastures

CE!!

I R P NEW

$339,000

One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola Cleared & level in an incredibly quiet location Water serviced by Lower Nicola Water Works Approved for septic & HST already paid

$99,000 • • • •

M3883

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

$100,000 • • • •

$529,000

• • • •

M3728

$149,900 • • • •

Main fl features vaulted ceiling & open floor plan Master bedroom with Ensuite & walk in closet Large deck, riding ring & new 2500 sq.ft barn Nice Country getaway or hobby farm

Wonderful Views, good-sized lot Easy Access to new Retail and Restaurants Build your own dream home Neighbouring lot is also available

$60,500 • • • •

• • • •

M3832

24 acres in beautiful Sunshine Valley Treed lot, very private, easy access Many potential building sites Hydro & phone lines to property line

250-378-6181

E!!

RIC P NEW

LOTS AND ACREAGE • • • •

Lynda Etchart Property Manager

• • • •

M3843

1.44 acre prime building lot Approx 295 ft river frontage Within walking distance to downtown Gorgeous views of mountains & Ranchlands

$144,900

M3898

Let our Property Management Division find you the perfect tenant!

• Nice park w/ river across the road • 3 bdrm home w/ good sized fenced yard • New tub surround & lino in bathroom

$30,000

M3796

NG ISTI L NEW • • • •

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

$139,500

M3751

• Clean comfortable 2 br, mobile home • New furnace, hotwater tank and fridge • laundry room w/lots of cupboard space

$27,000

M3916

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E! RIC P NEW

• • • •

Long term tenant for the investor 2 bdrms & bath on main Full unfinished basement w/ laundry Front driveway + lane access,lots of parking

$120,000

• • • •

• • • •

Affordable revenue property Lvgrm, kitchen & laundy rm on main Upper flr has 3 bdrms & full bath Vinyl windows & fully fenced front yd

M3797 $103,000

Two bedroom on good sized lot Tile flooring in Kitchen, Hall & Bath Lane access and storage shed Home has had recent electrical upgrades

$82,000

• • • •

• • • •

• • • •

• • • •

• • • •

2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot Open plan for kitchen, DR & LR Roof, electrical approval Fully fenced yard & lots of parking

• • • •

Excellent downtown location Chain linked fencing all around perimeter Includes forklift, bobcat Will consider a lease w/ option to buy

M3807 $99,900

COMMERCIAL

Developers take note Approx 15 acres of prime development property Current zoning is I3 w/portion in the ALR Subdivision potential

M3486 $499,000

!

IGH H E MIL

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

L3873 $440,000

M3779 $395,000

M3822

• • • •

Find ultimate luxury in this 3 BR Custom Log Home Laundry on main floor, Games room & more!!

Resort style Atmosphere, like a vacation everyday Mile High Estates, between Logan Lake & Kamloops

$375,000

M3894

• • • •

M3871

M3829

LOGAN LAKE, BC

S! ITLE T O TW

Hi-end haven recreational property 2 story log home at Mile High Estates Wood stove, wood flrs throughout Gourmet kitch w/ custom cabinets

$435,000

Cute & cozy 3 bdrm bungalow Huge 51x150’ lot, Covered deck Enjoy the mtn views

M3877 $110,000

MERRITT,

• • • •

• • • •

M3823 $112,000

2 bedrooms in strata building Central location Laminate flooring New roof in 2010

M3897 $76,900

Nice 2 Bedroom Condo New laminate flooring All appliances included Good for revenue or first timer

!!

D L SO

Great starter or retirement home 2 lots for the price of 1 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms Beautiful views

$269,900

• • • • •

M3805

Nothing to do but move in!

2x6 construction and walk-out bsmt Backing on to Greenbelt New roof, 40 Gal HW Tank Much much more

$268,000

M3846

• • • •

Well kept family home w/wood stove Kitchen has open floor w/cedar sun room New floors, windows, roof and siding Enjoy the Hot tub after a hard day

$259,000

M3891

!

HTS G I R TER A W

• • • •

Spacious 4 bdrm home Family neighborhood, awesome deck Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table All appliances & window coverings

$258,000

• • • •

M3806

Well maintained, secure bldging Updated condo, central location Strata incl heat h/w, cable, caretaker & yd maint.

Small pets allowed

$125,000

M3808

• • • •

Guichon Creek flows thru property Lots of grass for grazing Farm setting Easy access AND Water Rights!

$249,000

• • • •

M3810

Build your dream home 1 of Logan Lakes best lots 30 min drive to Kamloops shopping mall Invest today in a fast growing community

$44,000

M3884

• • • •

Great 4 BR family home w/ 3 Bathrooms Beautiful wood floors, Custom Brkfst nook Tons of storage, Roof 1 year old Relax in the Hot Tub at the end of the day

$205,000

• • • •

M3890

• • • •

4BR, 3 bath home with inlaw suite New laminate floors, Central vac & gas fireplace French doors to outside Bbq area Storage sheds and double car garage

$205,000

OFT R C ASH

HE CACEEK CR

Completely redone & gorgeous New windows, siding, roof, h/w tank New kitchen, floors & electrical Solarium off dinrm, the list goes on….

• • • •

$249,500

M3817

M3896

Affordable Living Immaculate Manufactured home on own lot.

Gas Fireplace, Vaulted ceilings Newer Laminate flooring, no carpets

$129,900

M3882

NG ISTI L NEW

Great starter or investment 5 bdrms on lge corner lot New kitch, bathrms, flring throughout New h/e furnace, a/c roof, windows…

$219,500

• • • •

M3818

• • • •

Stop Renting!!

2 BR, 2 Bath Manufactured home Open floor plan offers casual living Enjoy Skylights and upgraded appliances

$137,000

Claudette Edenoste your Logan Lake Broker •Phone: 778-220-3210 Suite 10A, 111 Chartrand Ave., LOGAN LAKE, BC • www.royallepage.ca/merritt

M3904

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UCL 17 brings MMA back to Merritt

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Following the success of its first foray into Canada with ‘UCL 15: King of the Valley’ last September in Merritt, the United Combat League is returning to this neck of the woods in just over two weeks time.

Promotor Jesse Eller, from Kamiah, Idaho, promises that ‘UCL 17: King of the Valley, Part II’ on May 4 at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena will be even better than last year’s inaugural effort north of the border which was held at the Merritt Rodeo Grounds in Collettville. “[The first one] was

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a good event. The fans came out in droves and loved it,” Eller said.

“Outdoor venues are cool, there’s no question about it, but there are just too many issues — like lighting, security and worrying about the weather.”

Eller went on to add, “The rodeo grounds sort of established us in town, and showed people that we’re a serious operation. Once that happened, it sort of opened a lot of doors, and we’ve been moving forward ever since.”

Read much more on UCL 17 in the Tues., April 23 edition of the Merritt Herald

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Lessons in debt control – consolidate to save balances.

Keep amortization to a reasonable timeframe – aim for repayment within

five years.

Don’t assume a line of credit is a good thing.

While it will provide bor-

rowing flexibility, a line of credit can spell trouble for people who have trouble sticking to a budget and

often have little money left at the end of the month to apply to their debt. A personal loan or a refi-

nanced mortgage might be better options because they require a defined principal repayment plan instead of

allowing interest-only payments.

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DAVID L. BROWN Managing YOUR MONEY A talented juggler can keep four, five, even six balls in the air at the same time and make it look easy.

Many Canadians juggle six or more types of debt – often including high-interest credit cards – and must make multiple payments each month. Juggling all those debts isn’t easy and it can cost you. A more efficient way to manage your time and money could be debt consolidation – here’s why.

You can effectively reduce the interest costs for car payments, education loans, lines of credit and other high-interest, highcost loans (such as credit cards) by consolidating them within a single loan with a lower interest rate.

You can then choose how to pay it off:

Choose to recycle your milk containers.

Keep your pre-consolidation payment amount By applying the same payment toward your debt but at a lower interest rate, you’ll be putting extra money toward the principal debt repayment and eliminating that debt much faster.

Keep your amortization or debt payback payment the same Your new, lower -interest consolidated loan at a reduced payment amount frees up additional cash flow you can use to reach your other financial life goals.

Simple is usually better – and less expensive.

Debt consolidation can be a simple way to reduce the cost of your debt – and here are a few other simple suggestions for managing debt to discuss with your professional advisor: Consolidate through a home equity loan that offers a much lower interest rate than most other types of loans, especially credit cards that can apply interest rates of up to 28 per cent on outstanding

And choose a better future for all of us.

More people than ever are doing what’s right for the environment. That’s why over 666,000 kg of milk containers were recycled at Return-It™ Depots in 2012. And it’s easy to make the right choice a part of your routine; just bring them in along with your bottles and cans.

For more information and to find a Return-It™ Depot near you, call 1-800-330-9767 or visit return-it.ca/milk Zero deposit paid = zero deposit refunded.

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Dog adoption this Saturday at Fetch Movies at the Civic Centre SILVERLININGS PLAYBOOK

Who let the dogs in? Some of the “furkids” up for adoption on Saturday.

Submitted

By Craig Lindsay THE HERALD

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For anyone looking to add a new, fourlegged furry member to the family, Newbark Canine Rescue and Rehoming is hosting an adoption event on Saturday at Fetch

Dog Grooming and Boutique in Merritt.

“It’s from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.,” said coordinator Margie Honeywell. “We’ll have our furkids (dogs) there to meet everybody.

We’ll have a bake sale as well. Fetch has sales and all kinds of things

to help us. They’ll be selling specialty coffees with the proceeds to Newbark.”

With no central location, Newbark relies on foster families to provide temporary homes for the dogs.

Honeywell said the dogs come from

an extremely high kill shelter in California.

“Some people wonder why we bring them here,” she said. “Hey, a dog knows no borders.

They’re on death row down there. Rescue is the best breed.”

Newbark specializes in small dogs of all ages. Anyone wishing to adopt one of the “furkids” has to fill out an application which is reviewed.

After the application is approved, a field agent is sent to check out the home.

“The agent checks the home and yard for safety,” said Honeywell.

“Finally, you pay an adoption fee which covers all vaccinations completely, all the spaying and neutering, and tattooing.”

Honeywell said the organization is also looking for foster families to help temporarily house the dogs.

NOTICE OF POWER INTERRUPTION MERRITT We will be making electrical system improvements in Merritt on Sunday April 21.

To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 2 hours.

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When: Sunday, April 21 Time: 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.

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HERALD HEALTH Loggers need repair as much as equipment DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN One of Merritt’s main industries is logging. As well, this is the time of year when the snow in the forests around us begins to melt, which creates muddy logging roads that are sometimes impassable. Thus, the logging crews and their heavy equipment are forced to take a

well-deserved and much-needed break.

Loggers call this spring break up.

However, if you think that the spring break up is just a time for everyone in the industry to sit back and relax, you are incorrect. A portion of the logging crew and their mechanics use this downtime to make all the necessary repairs to the logging equipment. Logging contractors know that if they don’t fix and properly maintain their equipment whenever they have a chance, then Murphy’s Law states that it will break down just when

they need it the most.

The other person who seems to get busy during spring break up is me. While all the logging equipment is being repaired, it is my job to repair and maintain the workers of the industry. They come to see me for their painful spots and other repetitive strain injuries that show up from long days of sitting while driving and operating heavy equipment.

More specifically, they complain of tension headaches, pain in the neck and back, burning pain between the shoulder blades, numbness and tingling

down their arms, pain in their hips and gluteal area, sciatica, elbow and shoulder tendonitis, and much more.

Fortunately, all of these conditions can be treated by a chiropractor. Not only can chiropractors address the immediate physical problems that these workers have, but they can help prevent them.

Chiropractors can teach workers specific exercises and stretches that they can do during and after their shifts to loosen tight and stiff muscles.

As well, workers should visit the chiropractor on at least a

monthly basis all year for chiropractic treatment. This will help to maintain the full motion of the joints and muscles in their spines, shoulders and hips during the busy times of the year.

The most important thing that I try to make all forestry workers understand is that spare parts can be bought and installed for their heavy equipment. However, there are no spare parts for their necks, backs, shoulders, hips, muscles and nerves. Thus, they need to be just as concerned about maintaining themselves as they are with

Save your sight, get an eye exam Every 12 minutes, someone in Canada begins to lose their sight, but many Canadians aren’t aware that 75 per cent of vision loss can be prevented or treated.

“The first step is getting your eyes examined regularly,” says Dr. Keith Gordon, vice president of research at CNIB. “An eye exam is more than determining if you see well. It’s vital to your overall health.”

During an eye exam, your

Doctor of Optometry will conduct specialized tests to assess your eyesight and diagnose eye diseases.

“Using the familiar eye chart or a hand-held reading card, we assess your ability to see small detail clearly at distance and near. Other tests help us determine how well your eyes are aligned or coordinate when working together, and how well you see peripheral targets that are not directly in front of you,” says

Dr. Jeff Goodhew, co-chair of the Canadian Association of Optometrists’ National Public Education Committee.

Doctors of Optometry also examine your eye health and structures to ensure there are no abnormalities, and measure the pressure inside your eyes – an important test for detecting glaucoma. Glaucoma involves damage to the optic nerve and if left untreated, can cause vision loss.

Many serious eye diseases

have no symptoms and can only be detected through a comprehensive eye exam.

Even someone who has 20/20 vision may be at risk.

That’s why, as part of Vision Health Month, CNIB and Doctors of Optometry Canada are asking Canadians to do one simple thing that could save their sight: get an eye exam from a Doctor of Optometry.

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Brown on business - debt management From Page 21 Control your debt by cutting up all your credit cards – except for one that you keep only for emergencies.

If you are using a debt counseling company, be sure the company is repu-

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Debt consolidation can be an important part of a debt management plan but speak with a professional advisor to ensure your plan works for you and to get advice on how to create a longer term

financial plan that fits with your improved debt control and cash flow to help you achieve all your life goals.

This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services

Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments.

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HERALD SPORTS Merritt bowlers headed to the provincials Have a sports story tip? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing sports@merrittherald.com

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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For the first time since 2005, a fivemember team of bowlers from the Nicola Valley will represent Merritt at the Provincial Classifieds, scheduled for the Scottsdale Lanes in Surrey on May 11.

The five bowlers — Jerrid Chandler, Harold Aljam, Jordan Pinto, Tony Abraria and Cody Hostrawser — earned the right to attend the provincial championships by winning the men’s zone finals, held on Sunday, April 7 at the Merritt Bowling Centre.

The Merritt bowling squad won the 2013 zone title convincingly with a total score of 4,486 points. That was over 400 points better than a pair of Kamloops teams in second and third — Bowlertime

(4,067) and Falcon Lanes (4,021).

Leading the way for the local team was young Jordan Pinto. The category 3 bowler averaged 295 for his four games (his best ever), and bowled a single-game score of 375, just three points shy of his all-time best score of 378.

Both Chandler (302) and Aljam (300) also hit the magic 300-mark on a day when all four Merritt bowlers met or exceeded their season averages.

“We pulled together as a team, and it was just an awesome day,” Pinto said.

The former resident of Mackenzie added that this was the first Classifieds team he had ever made and he was pretty excited about attending the Provincials in Surrey.

While Chandler,

Aljam and Pinto were all members of the MBC men’s team that won this year’s Inter-City title back in March, the zone win and a trip to the provincials are the first real bowling honours for Hostrawser and Abraria.

The former is just in his second year of bowling, while the latter has just returned to the sport after a 10-year absence.

“I used to do YBC (Youth Bowling Council) a long time ago,” Abraria said. “I just decided to take the sport up again this year. I’ve really been improving over the last couple of weeks.”

Chandler was a member of the last Merritt team that went to the Provincial Classifieds in Langley in 2005. His teammates on that occasion were Mark Pattison, Wayne Rose, Bob Marlow and Mike

TOP GUNS Merritt bowlers (from left) Jordan Pinto, Jerrid Chandler, Cody Hostrawser, Harold Aljam and Tony Abraria have earned the right to compete at the Provincial Classified Championships on May 11 in Surrey. The Merritt team defeated seven other Interior teams to place first at the zone finals on April 7 at the Merritt Bowling Centre. Ian Webster/Herald

Ruzic. They finished third.

The winning team at the Provincial Classifieds in Surrey will represent B.C. at the National

Classifieds, slated for Kelowna, June 22-23.

Merritt Bowling Centre owner EwAn Turner stated that, to the best of his knowl-

edge, just one team from Merritt has ever made it to the Nationals.

In 1975, the ladies’ team of Elaine Tancsa, Bella Kraus, Blanche

Bunzenmeyer, Jo Konkin and Lee Koch traveled to Saskatoon to represent their province at the Canadian championships.

Barbarians edged out in season opener Volleyfest 2013 a B.I.G. hit

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The Merritt Barbarians scored all of their points in the second half, but it wasn’t quite enough as they fell 18-14 to the visiting Penticton Harlequins in men’s rugby league play on Sunday at Voght Park.

It was Merritt’s first game of the 2013 season, while Penticton improved its record to 2-0 after a 41-0 thrashing of West Kelowna the weekend before.

“I thought that we started out well,” Barbarians’ head coach Nathan Brigden stated shortly after Sunday’s match. “We really took the game to them in the first few minutes.

But, [Penticton’s] a strong side, and they began to wear us out in the pack. Our lack of fitness was pretty evident.”

The Harlequins’ dominance of both

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Merritt’s own Notorious B.I.G. got a little help from some out-of-town friends to become one of five teams that emerged as divisional winners at the annual mixed Volleyfest tournament on the weekend.

The Notorious side defeated Kelowna’s Waterfront Pink Eyes in straight sets to win the championship match and take the Comp 2B title at the three-day event that attracted 36 teams from around southern HIGH FLIERS Merritt’s Kyle Lamirande (left) gets the upper hand in this battle of line-out B.C. jumpers, but his Barbarians squad fell 18-14 to the visiting Penticton Harlequins in men’s rugby Members of the action at Voght Park on Sunday. Ian Webster/Herald winning Notorious “I think we caught unlucky in the openscrums and rucks B.I.G. team were a bit of a break,” ing half as a downed allowed them to move Merritt residents Penticton coach Ken ball in Penticton’s end the ball efficiently Jodi Latremouille, Summerfeldt said after Jason Nyeste, Harry zone was awarded down field on several the game in reference to the visitors. Most occasions, resulting in Sandur and Rob to the controversial players and spectators a pair of tries and a Dunsmore, along first half call that went with Michelle Paquin were convinced that successful penalty kick in his team’s favour. for a 13-0 lead by half- the Barbarians’ Eric and Paul Lazarus Schmidt had touched time. from Vancouver and See ‘Barbarians’ Page 25 Mark Matthew from the ball to the ground.

Merritt was a little

B.I.G. HITTER Paul Lazarus of the Notorious B.I.G. team enjoys an uncontested attack hit during mixed Volleyfest play at the MSS gym on Saturday. Ian Webster/Herald

Kamloops.

Champion of the Comp 2A division was the oddly-named Big or Small, Save Them All team from Kamloops, while an equally strange crew, Where’s Pedro, out of Vancouver, topped the

Comp 1 field.

In the Rec category, Kelowna’s H.B. took the A title, while a Merritt/Hope/Lillooet combination team garnered top honours in the B division.

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MSS senior boys’ rugby team still perfect

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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The Merritt Secondary School senior boys rugby team improved its season record to 3-0 with a hard-fought 12-5 road win over the previously unbeaten Westsyde Whundas on Tuesday.

The Panthers scored all of their points in the first half against Westsyde with tries

by Matt U’Ren and Clay Torgalson and a converted kick by Ben Cunningham.

“It was a tough battle, but our forwards kept the ball in tight,” coach Nathan Brigden said. “One of the highlights of the game was the five or six tackles in succession by Torgalson late in the second half that prevented Westsyde from scoring a second try.”

Last Thursday, the senior boys rugby team

easily disposed of the Sahali Sabres at home, 24-5.

On a cold, windy day, the Panthers scored 17 unanswered first-half points before putting things in cruise control for the remainder of the contest against the Sabres.

Tries were scored by U’Ren, Torgalson, Geoff Goetz and Daniel Poulin. Cunningham was successful on two converts.

The MSS senior boys team played an exhibition match against Gleneagles Secondary from Vancouver on Wednesday.

The score of that game was not available at press time.

Next week, the Panthers have a busy schedule. They host the St. Ann’s Crusaders on Tuesday, then travel to Kamloops on Thursday for a rematch with the Sabres.

SPORTS SHORTS Aabye wins Oliver 10K; Bedard third female

MSS girls soccer hosting 14-team tournament

Hans Aabye of Merritt continued his torrid run of success on the weekend, winning the Oliver 10K race on Sunday.

Aabye’s time of 35 minutes flat was 50 seconds better than the second-place finisher, Graham Hood from Kelowna.

Another Nicola Valley runner, Marie Josée Bedard, was second in her age group and the third female finisher overall in a time of 44:07.

A total of 131 runners took part in the Oliver 10K event, the fifth stop in the Interior Running Association’s Canadian Tire Road Racing Series.

This weekend will be extremely busy for the Merritt Secondary School girls’ soccer squad as it welcomes 13 out-of-town teams to the annual ‘Test of Mettle’ tournament.

A total of 40 games wil be played at four different venues around town, starting at 11 a.m. on Friday and finishing at 2:45 p.m. Saturday.

The host Panthers play their round robin games on Friday at 11 a.m., 12 noon, and 3 and 4 p.m., all at Merritt Secondary School.

BALL HUNGRY MSS Panther Matt U’Ren straight arms a Sahali Sabres opponent during senior boys’ rugby action last Thursday at the Central School playing fields. Merritt Secondary defeated Sahali 24-5 with U’Ren scoring one of his team’s four tries. Ian Webster/Herald

Thunder win, lose and tie on opening weekend Nicola Valley Thunder lacrosse teams began their 2013 season at home and on the road this past weekend.

In Armstrong, Liam Kelly and Marco Camastro registered hat tricks in an 11-3 win by the Thunder peewees over the host North Okanagan Legends.

Other scorers for the victorious peewee side were Gordon Ware and Austin Hawkins (two each), and Nicholas Anscomb. Colton Macaulay picked up the win in net.

In Salmon Arm, a late goal with just 12 seconds left in regula-

tion time allowed the Thunder bantams to escape with a 5-5 tie against the Shuswap Outlaws.

Nicola Valley marksmen in the closelycontested game were Travis Simon (2), Mack Stead, Jesse Landerkin and Fred Ware. Kaelen Lester performed admirably between the pipes.

At the Shulus arena on Sunday, the Thunder midgets couldn’t make an early 2-1 lead hold up as they fell to the visiting Outlaws 5-3.

Nicola Valley scorers were Marcelo Bose (20) and Lane Antoine.

Nathan Lund was stellar in net.

Lacrosse games at home this weekend feature the peewees versus Penticton on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Shuswap on Sunday at 12 noon, as well as a pair of tyke games against North Okanagan teams on Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Elementary basketball championships on Friday Thirteen teams representing six area elementary schools will take part in the annual SD 31 championships at Central (girls) and CMS (boys) schools on Friday.

Action gets underway at 9:15 a.m. and runs until the conclusion of the championship games midafternoon.

Ladies Volleyfest April 26-27 From Page 24 As always, the Saturday night social at the Civic Centre was one of the highlights of the weekend.

“Everything went extremely well,” Merritt Volleyball Association representative Gian Cavaliere said. “We received a lot of positive comments. A couple of people even stated that

ours is the best-run tournament in the province.”

Cavaliere went on to say that this year’s Volleyfest theme, which was in support of breast cancer research, was very well received by all the participants.

Next up for the hard-working local volleyball association is the Ladies Volleyfest on the April 26-27 weekend. A total of 30 teams have entered so far.

THANKS FOR THE TIP Notorious B.I.G.’s Rob Dunsmore (left) finger rolls the volleyball over the outstretched block of a Team Random player during Volleyfest action on Sunday at the MSS gym. A total of 36 teams took part in the annual mixed tournament. Ian Webster/Herald

ALL WARM AND TOASTY Cold, wet conditions forced players to bundle up for the first weekend of Merritt youth soccer on Saturday. Ian Webster/Herald

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Barbarians face West Kelowna next From Page 24 The fleet-footed Schmidt, playing his first game at the standoff position, got plenty of retribution in the second half as he scored a pair of tries and made both converts to put his team ahead by a single point.

“We had a strong start in the second half,” Brigden said. “Some nice passing on the outside led to our first try, and then Eric scored on a chip and chase play that caught their backline playing too flat.”

Fatigue became a factor again in the late stages of the second half as Penticton’s forwards were able to work the ball down the field for their third try of the afternoon with just over eight minutes left to play.

The Barbarians battled back valiantly.

Another chip and chase kick, this time by Matt Nendick, had Merritt just five metres short of the Penticton goal line, but a steal on the lineout got the Barbarians

out of trouble in the final moments of the game.

“We knew that Merritt was going to be tough,” Summerfeldt said. “It was an excellent road victory for us.”

Despite the loss, Brigden was pleased with his team’s effort in the first game of the season, especially with a number of key players out of the line-up. Cam Graham, Sam Carroll and Tom Wigglesworth are all away at school for a few more weeks, while Mark Price was absent and Stuart Woodman went down early with an injury.

Merritt’s next game is away against West Kelowna on April 21.

The Barbarians host Kelowna at home on April 28 at 1 p.m.

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All work must be in black and white or shades of grey, medium is open.

Deadline for submission is Saturday, April 20. Call 250378-6515 for detailed information regarding submission requirements.

NAVY & ARMY CADETS Fudge Yeah Fundraiser: Stop in at Country Books to place your order.

Orders will be taken until April 23 For more info contact Deb Raymond 250378-6781 or Tracy Brooks 250-378-4722 TRINITY UNITED CHURCH “Spring Rummage Sale.” Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lots of quality clothing, household items and treasures at affordable prices. Location 1899 Quilchena Ave.

PACIFIC SPORT FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS WORKSHOP Do you work with children? This workshop is designed for anyone who works with children ages 3-12.

Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Civic Centre. Register today at 250.315.1050.

For more info. on this free workshop, please contact Josee at jwarren@pacificsport.com

NEWBARK RESCUE Fetch Dog Grooming & Boutique is holding an adoption event for Newbark Animal Rescue & Rehoming.

Come down to Fetch, 2144 Quilchena Ave. on Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For more info contact Margie Honeywell at 250-378-4599

NICOLA VALLEY COMMUNITY GARDEN The newly formed NV Community Gardens is holding an information and signup day on Saturday, April 27 , from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the garden site hehind

NV COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL Council is looking for artwork to

NVGH. Access is off Reid Ave. For more info. call 250-3780114 or 250-378-2374 or nicolavalleycommunitygardens@ gmail.com.

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ARCHERY CLUB If you would like to see an archery club in Merritt, then we need your support. Drop by Nicola Valley Outdoors and talk to Fred

MERRITT RADIO CONTROL MODELLERS We are starting a new club in town for flying model aircraft.

We fly at various locations around town. New members welcome. For more information call Jack at 250-3784371, Jerry at 250-378-3764 or Mike at 250-315-5176

NV WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Spring Fashion Show, Saturday, May 4 at the Senior’s Centre from 1 - 3 p.m.. For more information call Betty at 250-378-3730 COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY The Courthouse Art Gallery presents “Ancestor Teachings: First Nations Arts and Culture, Past and Present”, until April 20. Gallery is open Thursdays from 4 - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday Noon -6 p.m.

24U Peer support group for women who suffer from depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders. Meeting Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. at the Hospice Society, Rm.12, 2025 Granite Ave. For more info. call Sue 378-2717 or Bonnie 315-0179. All women welcome.

FIRST NATIONS CULTURAL CELEBRATION Logan Lake Secondary School, Friday, May 3, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. 12:45 p.m. All ages invited to enjoy this arts and entertainment event. Call 250523-9441 or Email: trainville@sd73.ca.ca

NV QUILTERS GUILD First and thirdThursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre.

Find out more by attending one of their meetings or call 250378-4172 for more information.

NICOLA VALLEY RIDING CLUB The Nicola Valley Riding Club is accepting new members and volunteers.

We are a new club, here in Merritt, for all ages and disciplines, horse owner or not.

Trail rides, camping trips, poker rides, play days, drill team and clinics are a few of the events we will be holding this year.

For more information call Tracy at 250378-0339

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 Biking Assoc.

Wednesdays 6 p.m. - weekly ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca • T: merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club

Second Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. - Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Every Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca Nicola Valley Better Breathers 3rd Wednesdays, 1:00 pm at Trinity United Call 250-378-6266 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 - MSS 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. 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. 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. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday - 7 p.m. At the airport • 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift Store First Tuesday NVGH basement 250-378-9100 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m.

In member’s homes 250-378-2536 One Way Krew Youth Group

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship in St. Michael's Church • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Church 2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays - 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 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.

Guides Mondays - 5:30 -7:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-378-2281 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays, 6 - and 8 p.m.

Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-3784917 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m.

2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423

STORAGE

Merritt Baptist Church MSS REUNION Are you a MSS 1983 grad? We are having a 30 year reunion the weekend of Aug. 2-4, 2013. If you could of, should of, or did graduate in 1983 please contact Patty Beers (Cressy) at 250.378.9503 or E: beers2@telus.net for more info.

Phone 250-378-4241 with any events that you may be hosting or email: production@merrittherald.com

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

Central School - 250-378-8310 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m.

Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva at ,250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250378-3716 Canadian Mental Health Association - Merritt Clubhouse Wednesdays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1721 Coldwater Ave. (Teen Centre) across from MSS. 250378-4878 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 Community Choir Mondays - 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-3789899

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Tuesdays - 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911 Pathfinders Thursdays - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Central School - 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m.

Lawn Bowling Club, Merritt Avenue.

Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadet Corp Tuesdays - 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775 Royal Canadian Legion #96 Executive Mtg. Second Thursday - 6 p.m. Regular Mtg. Fourth Thursday - 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena 250-378-5631 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 Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 - 3 p.m.

250-378-5539 Sparks Mondays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-378-8310 Teen Centre Mondays & Fridays - 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

250-378-4878 Toastmasters Club 3929 Tuesdays - 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library 250-378-5855 24U Tuesdays - 2 p.m. at the Hospice Society Sue 250-378-2717 or Bonnie 250-315-0179 Valley Visual Artists General club information contact: Fran McMurchy at 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Chapter Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al (250-378-7402) Ted (250-3784195)

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Help Wanted

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Don’t miss the Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show April 27-28, 2013 9am-5pm daily NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Facility 4872 Dunn Lake Rd., Barriere Over 100 booths & displays to peruse. Music, concessions, giveaways. A full lineup of feature speakers: including Dr. Art Hister. Free draws every hour. $5/adult, $3/stud. or senior, children 12 & under Free.

Vendor and Expo info at: www.ruralexpobarriere.com North Thompson Arts Council is hosting 2 Festivals: the Clearwater Arts Festival, Apr. 21, at Clearwater Sec., 3-7pm, & the Celebration of the Arts Festival, in conjunction w/Celebration of Rural Living Expo, Apr. 27-28, 9am-5pm both days. NT Agriplex, 4872 Dunn Lake Rd., Barriere. Info: norththompsonartscouncil.com

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Help Wanted AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required at Jenner Chevrolet in Victoria BC. Rare opportunity for a top performing, quality & customer focused team player. Email: mgray@jennerchev.com

Obituaries Merritt & District

Hospice Society Grief Survivors

Survivors realize the importance of taking care of their bodies. Survivors Ànd ways to express and manage intense and often painful feelings.

Survivors treat themselves gently and learn to make appropriate changes that will allow them to live in a new and changed world.

c/o 3451 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C6 Contact: 250-280-4040

MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPEL Celebrate a memory • Funeral Services • Cremation •Burial •Monuments

Ph: 378-4241 Fax: 378-6818 Advertising: sales@merrittherald.com Publisher: publisher@merrittherald.com Editorial: newsroom@merrittherald.com Production: production@merrittherald.com www.merrittherald.com 2090 Granite Avenue, P.O. Box 9, Merritt, B.C.

Call 1-800-668-3379 or 250-378-2141 to book an appointment 2113 Granite Avenue, Merritt, BC

Help Wanted EXPERIENCED LINE COOK

The historic Quilchena Hotel is seeking a keen, motivated individual to join their team.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Required immediately: Class 1 driver for local deliveries and switches in the Okanagan area with occasional trips to the Vancouver area.

Preference given to those with experience.

Please fax resume and current abstract to: 250-546-0600, with the subject line “Local Driver”. No phone calls or drop ins please.

We require immediately Class 1 drivers for Canada and US for the following positions: • US Team drivers • Part Time /Casual Drivers for Canada/US • Drivers interested in a truck share program for Canada/US. We supply you with a paid company cell, fuel cards, all paid picks and drops, assigned units and regular home time. All you need is 3 yrs verifiable experience, clean abstract and a good attitude. Please indicate on your resume the position applying for.

Please fax resumes and abstracts to 250546-0600, or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

Help Wanted

NOW HIRING DESK CLERK: Must be proficient with computers and able to work flexible hours

Wanted Full-time & Part-time

CHAMBERMAIDS

HOUSEKEEPER: Must be able to work flexible hours.

Apply in person to 3561 Voght St. No phone calls please

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

Apply in person with resume to 3571 Voght St. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

AD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE is looking for a FOREMAN. This individual must be highly motivated and able to successfully work with staff and customers.

Have a variety of skills in carpentry, landscaping, general building maintenance and equipment operation.

Must Have a Valid BC Drivers Licence.

LANDSCAPERS: Basic knowledge of landscaping and maintenance Must have Valid BC Drivers Licence HANDYMAN On call part time.

Must have a minimum of 5 years expereince.

Please email your resume to adpro@telus.net

Cards of Thanks

Thank you

The family of Richard Dunnigan would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the family and friends who sent flowers, cards and donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Diabetes Foundation in Richard’s memory. A special thank you also to Dr. Vander Mewre and staff at Nicola Valley Hospital and staff at ICU at the Royal Inland Hospital for all their care given to Richard.

We would also like to thank the Centennial Booster Club and Beta Sigma Phi for the lunch they served for the celebration of Richards’s life. The love, support and compassion, we have received from everyone who knew Richard has been overwhelming. Richard was a wonderful husband, dad and papa.

Thank you from Agnes Dunnigan, Dave, Sheila and Cassidy Dunnigan, Josh, Susie, Madeleine, Calleigh, and Finnegan Wiese.

Obituaries

Please send your resumes to: Attention: Heide Winder email: hotel@quilchena.com Phone 250-378-2611

Obituaries WICKENS

Winona Opal (nee McKee)

Bilingual Editor We are seeking a bilingual, Punjabi/English editor for an Indo-Canadian publication.

Responsibilities: The ability and skills to develop story or content ideas considering reader or audience appeal. Plan the content according to the publication’s style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements. Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations depending on space and significance.

Verify facts, dates, and statistics for accuracy.

Must be fully bilingual.

Qualifications: A background in publishing/communications/marketing and a degree or diploma in a related field. Organized, deadline driven, detail-oriented and able to work well in a self-directed environment. Demonstrated ability to investigate and report a wide range of stories.

The ability to work within a flexible work schedule to achieve production deadlines.

Compensation: This position includes a competitive salary, gas allowance and benefits.

If you meet the qualifications and feel you would be suitable for the position, email your resume and cover letter to bobbygill@telus.net.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

October 26, 1917 - April 9, 2013

Our Mom and the family “Matriarch” passed away quietly on April 9, 2013.

“Noni” was born October 26, 1917 near Froude, Saskatchewan, to Dave & Bessie McKee who were prioneer farmers.

She met and married Bill Wickens in Sylvania on January 15, 1941. They moved to Flin Flon, Manitoba where they raised their Àve children.

Berva Armitage of Merritt, Clayton (Maureen) of Kelowna, Chone (John) York & Robby (Jim) Ball of Logan Lake.

Gramma is also lovingly remembered by Roselyn, Dawn, Jennifer, Joanne, David and great-grandchildren, Leanne, Charlene, Ashley, Dylan, Madison, Kaitlyn, Brody and Connor.

Noni always had a giant soft spot for children and on several occasions there were new and welcomed little people at our table. Even our friends wanted to hang-out with our parents. I think a lot of it was Mom’s cooking and baking and making you feel like you were “at home”.

Noni is predeceased by her husband Bill and loving son, Barry.

The family would like to thank Dr. Smit and the staff at Gillis House for their wonderful care of our mother.

Donations may be made to the Christian Children’s Fund.

A gathering will be held on Saturday, April 27 at the United Church in Merritt, from 1 to 3 pm.

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Hourly pay rate offered commensurate with skills and experience.

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Trades, Technical CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS needed for concrete forming in Kamloops. Good wages. Send resume to: majka99@telus.net or fax to 604-864-2796.

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Auctions HUGE Food Equipment Sale Auction World, Kelowna- New from the manufacturer to auction block! Used from closed restaurants & bailiff seizures www.KwikAuctions.com or call 1-800-556-5945

Garage Sales Garage Sale 1904 Sage Saturday April 20 9:00am-1:00pm Garage Sale 2985 Clapperton Saturday April 20 9:00am-1:00pm Pretty soon it will be yard cleaning time!

If you have any old appliances or scrap iron. I would like to pick them up.

I also buy broken motor radiators, copper, aluminum and brass.

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Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

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HIRING DRIVERS Kamloops Chips Division Seeking qualified drivers for immediate openings in Merritt, BC for our Kamloops Chips haul.

We offer: • Full Time, Year Round Work • Home Every Day • Competitive Wage, Benefits & Pension You possess: • Super B driving experience • A clean drivers abstract • References

DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Principal of the Lower Nicola Band School, the Bus Driver/Maintenance Worker is responsible for driving school bus routes ensuring students are bused in a safe and efÀcient manner, responsible for maintaining discipline on bus, general upkeep of buses and ensure regular servicing/ inspections of buses is in order.

The Bus Driver/ Maintenance Worker is responsible for repairs to the playground and school grounds when needed and janitorial duties throughout the day.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant must possess a Valid Class 1 or 2 Drivers License and hold a Current First Aid CertiÀcate (or upgrade). The successful candidate must be prepared to be Áexible and adaptable in meeting the needs of students while under unsettled conditions and must be willing to undertake Àeldtrips and must possess good communication skills. The successful candidate must be willing to undertake general maintenance work and have the ability to record all maintenance and services.

SALARY: Negotiable DEADLINE: April 19, 2013 START DATE: ASAP Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to: Angie Sterling, Principal, Lower Nicola Indian Band School 201 Horn Road, Merritt, BC V1K-1M9 asterling@lnib.net or fax to: 250-378-6389

Email: jobs@arrow.ca, Fax: 250-314-1750 Phone: 1-877-700-4445

Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk Merritt, BC Emcon Services Inc., a Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor based in Merritt, B.C. is seeking applications for an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk position in our Merritt ofÀce. This position requires an individual who can handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy and complex ofÀce environment, as well as, possess strong administrative skills, excellent verbal and written skills, be well organized and have solid computer experience and knowledge. Experience with Microsoft OfÀce (Excel, Word, Access) would be an asset.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Accounts Payable and Payroll, general ofÀce/ clerical duties such as typing, data entry and Àling. This position requires above average attention to detail, accuracy and conÀdentiality.

We require the individual to work 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

As this position requires operation of Company Vehicles, please include a driver’s abstract in your Application along with relevant education and experience.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted and hiring is subject to pre-employment drug testing.

Please mail, fax or e-mail resumes as follows: HR Manager Emcon Services Inc. #105-1121 McFarlane Way Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C2 Fax: 250-378-4106 E-mail: tsmyth@emconservices.ca No phone calls please

Advertising Sales Representative We are seeking an advertising sales representative for an Indo-Canadian newspaper.

Responsibilities: Generate leads, cold-calling, meeting, presenting, and closing new advertising prospects to build the client base.

Provide superior and genuine customer service to all clients.

Prepare and submit regular reports, and attend networking events as required.

Qualifications: Must have a minimum of two-year’s sales experience.

Have strong interpersonal skills, be outgoing, confident, enthusiastic and reliable. Be self-motivated and able to think‘outside the box’ in order to find potential advertisers from a wide range of business sectors. Be a quick learner, be accurate and well-organized with the ability to work effectively independently, but also as part of a team.

Compensation: This position includes a competitive base salary, commission, gas allowance and benefits.

Must have reliable transportation.

If you meet the qualifications and feel you would be suitable for the position, email your resume and cover letter to bobbygill@telus.net.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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1993 KUSTOM KOACH HERITAGE 5TH WEEL

Your Local

MERRITT 1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC

April 9, 2013 Applications are now being accepted for apartments, suites and houses. Many assorted units coming available.

3 bdrm split level house. $1200 plus utilities.

EXCAVATING

25.6 FOOT

4 pce bathroom, complete kitche.

Built-in gen set and fuel tank. Includes hitch and digital brake controller.

PREMIUM CONDITION Phone 250-378-6488

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Gary’s Mini M Excavating Service

Auto Financing

• Small Job Specialist • Dump Trailer Service • Fencing & Post Pounder • Bobcat Service • Concrete Driveways & Sidewalks • Fully Insured

Call the

2 bdrm house. Large fenced yard. $750 plus utilities.

2 bdrm house. $700 plus utilities.

1 bdrm apartment. $575 plus hydro (x3) 1 bdrm apartment. $600 plus hydro. (x 2) 1 bdrm apartment $550 including utilities.

3 bdrm apartment. Grandview Heights. $825 plus utilities.

2 bdrm furnished bsmt suite. $800 including utilities.

2 bdrm quaint duplex. $725 plus utilities. (x2)

Guaranteed Approvals

email: garylsedore@gmail.com

Cell: 250-315-3174 Call Gary Sedore for FREE ESTIMATES: 250-378-4312

• Good Credit? • Bad Credit? • No Credit?

• Divorce? • Bankrupt?

IF YOU WORK,YOU DRIVE

RENOVATIONS

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Utility Trailers

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3 bdrm upper floor of house. $950 including utilities.

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! ship, Quality workman ice. rv Se ng Outstandi

1 bdrm duplex. $500 plus utilities.

2 bdrm in Sixplex in Lower Nicola. $600 inc. utilities.

Call for a FREE Estimate

3 bdrm townhouse. $725 plus utilities.

250-378-1996

Merritt Since 2000 JASON ARNOLD - Serving

Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

Tenders

MECHANIC

Tenders

ECHANICAL SERVE ICE FRANK’SS MEC WE HAVE TH

Suites, Lower 2 BEDROOM Basement suite available May 1st. $800/month includes utilities and laundry.

May require references. Contact Sandy or Jas 250-315-4675.

Transportation

Auto Financing

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP 2013-10)

OLD OR NEW EM ALL. EXPEREINCE TO REPAIR TH

THE CITY OF MERRITT IS INVITING REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE FOLLOWING CITY FACILITIES:

• Exhaust • Tune Ups • Brakes /Oil • Suspension • Lube

MERRITT CITY HALL MERRITT CIVIC CENTRE NICOLA VALLEY AQUATIC CENTRE CITY PARK FACILITIES

Shocks & Struts •Radiator Service • rvice • Air Conditioning Se

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250-378-1322

6 Mamette Avenue 26 02 20

WWW.MERRITT.CA

TREE SERVICE

OR MAY BE PICKED UP AT: MERRITT CITY HALL 2185 VOGHT ST., MERRITT, BC

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FINAL DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: Three complete copies of each proposal must be received by: 3:00 p.m. Local time April 29th, 2013 CONTACT PERSON: LARRY PLOTNIKOFF PHONE: 250-378-4224 Fax: (250) 378-2600 Email: lplotnikoff@merritt.ca

CE E R V IIC M E R R IT T TR E E S R T ER TE JIM PO TT

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FLOOD SERVICES

* NO NOW HIRING *

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AY: 4 to 8 pm MONDAY - SATURDBu tter Chicken

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Samosa • • & more!

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2099 Quilchena Ave ., Box 358 Merritt,

Professional Staff - Fully Insured

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ice to all of our clients.

We are currently acccep ting new clients and look forward to meeting with you about any of your accounting & taxatio n needs.

We are confident our team will add value to your business by providing reliable and timely accounting services, allowing you more time to grow your business.

WE WILL BE IN MERRI TT ON FRIDAYS!

1988 Quilchena Ave . (Royal Lepage ofÀce) Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Phone: 778-257-4129

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Sale Ends April 20

MARCH 28 - APRIL 30, 2013

RECEIVE UP TO

$500

INSTANT REBATE*

on qualifying** French-Door Refrigerators **See in-store sales associate for more details. *Some conditions apply. Instant rebate will be deducted (after taxes) at the time of purchase. GST/HST/QST and provincial sales tax (where applicable) are included in rebate amount. See in-store sales associates or visit www.kitchenaid.ca, www. maytag.ca or whirlpool.ca for list of qualifying models. Valid on qualifying KitchenAid®, Maytag® and Whirlpool® appliances purchased from a participating authorized Canadian KitchenAid®, Maytag® and Whirlpool® appliance dealers from March 28 to April 30, 2013. Offer excludes discontinued and obsolete models. Dealer prices may vary. Dealer alone has sole discretion to set retail prices. Offer cannot be combined with any other KitchenAid®, Maytag® and Whirlpool® appliance offer. All models may not be available at all dealers. No substitute models qualify. This offer is not available to dealers, builders or contractors. ®/™ © 2013. Used under license in Canada. All rights reserved.

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HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm, Sat.: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Closed Sundays

2025 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt

Ph: 250-378-2332