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TRICK OF THE TRADE Gavin Harris, 13, jumps over a garbage can lid at the Merritt skate park on Tuesday. In honour of the United Nations International Youth Day on Aug. 12, Breathe Bikes hosted a group of youth at the skate park to ride their bikes and scooters. The City of Merritt offered kids a free swim and a movie as well.

Lindsay Fehr of Breathe Bikes said that because this year’s youth day has a theme of mental health, they decided to give their youth “a mental health day.”

“We really wanted to start giving youth something to do,” Fehr said.

The Smart Step Youth Association is also running its annual “Paint Our City Clean” campaign next week, during which community youth clean graffiti from buildings and pick up litter.

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Serious accidents prompt police warnings

By Emily Wessel the herald

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Two serious accidents in the Merritt area in as many days earlier this week have local RCMP members cautioning drivers to be careful on the highways.

The Merritt detachment is reminding drivers to be conscientious of their speed and other drivers, even when road conditions are good during the summer months.

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collection and create more work for officers ensuring the safety of the observing public on the side of the road.

Those who are not witnesses or able to provide medical assistance are asked to continue past the scene.

Four taken to hospital after car careens down embankment On Sunday, Aug. 10 around 3 p.m., a 26-year-old woman from Chilliwack lost control of her car after an apparent mechanical failure and crashed on a steep embankment on Highway 97C. The highway was closed for

approximately an hour and a half as emergency workers attended to the accident scene west of Sunset Main.

The driver and one of the male

passengers — who had a broken femur — were transported by air ambulance to Kelowna.

The two other occupants of the car, another male and another female, also of Chilliwack, were transported on the ground to Kelowna.

None of the four had life-threatening injuries, an RCMP press release stated.

A vehicle inspection will be completed to determine the cause of the crash.

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According to witnesses, at approximately 10:15 a.m., the man’s 2004 silver Mazda 3 passed them at a high rate of speed and lost control, entering the centre median.

The vehicle struck the median hard and tumbled end-over-end with enough force to eject the engine block from the car, an RCMP press release stated.

The man was the lone occupant of the vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating.

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Meet Merritt’s newest doctor

By Michael Potestio the herald

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A scar under Drew Soderberg’s left eye marks where he was struck in the face by an ice skate during a hockey game about 10 years ago.

While standing in front of the opponent’s net, Soderberg dove to try and poke in a loose puck before a defenceman’s skate hit him in the face under his eye.

The skate fractured Soderberg’s orbital bone and his eye was protruding from its socket, he told the Herald. “My nose was pretty much gone. I had no cheekbone left, no upper jaw,� Soderberg said. “It was ugly.�

He said his vision in his eye returned in about a month’s time.

He had three reconstructive surgeries over the course of a year to repair the damage.

But the scar is also a symbol of when his life changed for the better.

Soderberg said his plastic surgeon encouraged him to go to medi-

Dr. Drew Soderberg has filled one of three job openings in the Nicola Valley the Interior Health Authority is aiming to fill.

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cal school, which was something he had considered but did not pursue as he wasn’t serious enough about school, he said.

At the time, Soderberg, who’s originally from Sooke, was working for his parents at a resort on Vancouver Island. “I guess it was a life changer. It was probably one of the best things that happened to me. It

smartened me up, got me going down the right path,� Soderberg said.

He got the final push he needed toward medical school after a friend bet him he wouldn’t — so he did.

In 2012, Soderberg received his medical degree from the University of Saskatchewan’s Regina campus. He completed his residency in Regina, splitting time between the Pasqua

Hospital and Regina General Hospital, he said.

Soderberg said he spent the next two years working in Regina as well as shifts in small Saskatchewan towns such as Meadow Lake.

Last month, he moved to Merritt because he wanted to come back to B.C. He has filled one of three Interior Health Authority job openings for doctors in Merritt.

Soderberg said his specialty is general family medicine, and his primary interest is emergency medicine.

Originally thought to be coming to Merritt for a trial period, Soderberg said he’s made a commitment to stay for at least three years.

Since his arrival in the Nicola Valley, Soderberg has been working with Doctors Van Der Merwe and Bester and at the Nicola Valley Hospital emergency room.

He said the staff at the hospital and the doctors’ offices have been great since he’s been in Merritt.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS SPONSORING THE SILVER SCREEN Merritt Community Cinema Society members (from left) Rich Hodson, Jack Polmans, David Brown and Kurt Christopherson accept a cheque for $7,500 from the Rotary Club of Merritt’s Elizabeth Laird and Jacqueline Whitecross.

The money was raised through the Rotary Club’s second annual Crab Fest, held May 10, with proceeds going to both the movie theatre project and the food bank’s nutrition program.

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NICOLA VALLEY

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No gas leak FortisBC found no evidence of a natural gas line leak Tuesday morning despite a gas-like odour reported around the Nicola Valley.

FortisBC spokesperson David Wiley said the company had employees in the Merritt area investigating several calls.

He said they found no readings of natural gas.

Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson said members of the fire department were on scene with FortisBC and confirmed the company found no evidence of natural gas.

Wiley said the company odourizes its natural gas and that anyone who smells a sulfur or rotten eggs smell should call the utility company at 1-800-663-9911 to report it.

Ministry of Social Development changing to afternoon hours

By Emily Wessel the herald

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The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation office in Merritt is reducing the hours it’s open to process inperson income assistance applications next month.

As of Sept. 8, the office will be open to walk-ins from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. instead of its current 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

On the Wednesday and Thursday of income assistance cheque issue weeks, the office will be open from 9 a.m. until noon in addition to the afternoon hours.

The Merritt office is one of 11 smaller offices in the province that will see its face-to-face hours changed to 1 to 4 p.m.

Other offices getting a reduction in hours include those in 100 Mile House, West Kelowna, Trail, and Fort St. John.

The ministry administers income assistance and delivers employment

programs to those who are unemployed or underemployed. There are 625 income assistance cases in Merritt, ministry communications director Lisa Leslie stated in an email.

“Smaller, regional offices that are moving towards modified office hours are typically those where demand can be met within a shorter period of time in the day,” Leslie wrote.

Leslie wrote client volume at the Merritt office is greater in the afternoons as people travel from neighbouring communities including Lytton, Logan Lake and First Nations.

The change in hours coincides with the expansion of services available through the ministry’s online portal, My Self Serve (https://myselfserve.gov.bc.ca). Clients can access that website any time to view their file information, cheque status, and message with ministry staff, Leslie wrote.

As well, the ministry’s contact centres are avail-

able from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday to Friday by telephone at 1-866-866-0800.

The Ministry of Social Development shares a Coutlee Avenue office space with Service BC, which will retain its regular hours. Clients can access phones and computers in that office if needed, Leslie wrote.

However, ministry staff members will still be in the building in the mornings to work on client applications. No one with an urgent request will be turned away, she stated.

The change in hours came as a surprise to some members of Merritt’s social service community.

Merritt Integration Project chair Chelsea Morrey said she received the email alerting her to the hour change on July 21.

She said she was surprised to learn of the change without having consultation with the province prior to the announcement.

“When we got this recent email about the services, the first thought in my mind was where was the consultation process?

There was none. That’s just a bit alarming,” Morrey said.

The Merritt Integration Project is a group of senior managers of community agencies that meets monthly to discuss social services, gaps in service, and changes in the community’s needs.

The ministry’s change in hours was one of those topics.

“It’s a bit disheartening that the consultation process wasn’t in place so that we could assist folks in our community to deal with this change,” Morrey said.

Some clients have pay-as-you-go cellphones instead of landlines and so cannot risk long hold times with the ministry’s contact centres, Morrey said.

As well, some homes in the area are not served by Internet access, so some

clients rely on in-person service, she said.

“Merritt, being a rural community, we can’t just adapt and get on with it.

Our provincial government still has not lived up to every rural person will have the option of having Internet,” she said, referencing a promise made by the provincial government under the Gordon Campbell administration.

Morrey said the fact the office will extend its hours on cheque issue days is not satisfactory.

“People are budgeting so tight and so hard that leading up to the day the cheque is there, if they made one mistake on their stub and they don’t know it, they aren’t getting a cheque. Then what do you do?” she said.

Morrey said the members of the Merritt Integration Project hope to see consultations in the future if changes to service are coming down the pipeline so they can better prepare at their agencies.

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JOB POSTING: IT Coordinator Applications are invited for the position of IT Coordinator for the City of Merritt.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca

CPO reports on prevention blitz Pool closed Monday

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electronics, to name a few. Over 40 non-punitive notices were handed out to gently remind car owners how to better protect themselves. Additionally, a contest was held where a vehicle was set up in the square and baited with five items.

Participants who correctly guessed the items were entered into a draw for one of two steering wheel locks, which were donated by ICBC.

The Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre will be closed for annual maintenance for approximately one month beginning Aug. 18.

The re-opening date remains to be announced.

The entire facility will be closed from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24.

The last day the pool will be open is Sunday, Aug. 17.

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Midnight am to 4 am EVEN ADDRESS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday ODD ADDRESS: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Violations will result in a $50 fine.

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CANDIDATE INFORMATION The Local General Election is set for Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors to City Council and three (3) School Trustees to the Board of School District No. 58.

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The ofcial list of candidates will be announced October 20, 2014.

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SPRAY PARK RESURFACING

Nomination packages including information and nomination forms will be available at City Hall starting on Friday, August 22, 2014.

The City of Merritt’s Spray Park located at Rotary park, will be unavailable from August 19-22nd in order to complete the spray pad resurfacing project.

For more information please contact: Larry Plotnikoff Leisure Services Manager 250-378-8618 lplotnikoff@merritt.ca

6 am - 8 am & 7 pm - 10 pm EVEN ADDRESS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday ODD ADDRESS: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday

Hand watering of plants using a hand held hose with a working springloaded shut-off nozzle or a hand held container is permitted anytime.

Come down and meet the Mayor.

This is your opportunity to bring forth ideas on how we can make Merritt a better place to live and do business, ask questions about something you don’t understand or if something has transpired that you have not received a proper resolution with.

Please note that the resurfacing project dates may be subject to change as the project is weather dependent.

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THERE IS NO SPRINKLING ALLOWED ON SUNDAY

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Community Room Downstairs at City Hall.

Only the spray park will be inaccessible during this time. The rest of Rotary Park will still be available for the enjoyment of the local community and visitors alike.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The resurfacing project will entail base preparation and applying a rubber product over the entire surface. The rubber product is made from 100% recycled BC tire rubber. This will result in a much more resilient, softer and slip-proof surface. This is a 2014 Capital Budget Project.

Carole Fraser, Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

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The fitness centre will re-open on Monday, Aug. 25. Its hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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The Community Policing Office experienced a very busy July.

We started off at Rotary Park for Canada Day where we distributed resources and kid-friendly items to the many visitors to the event.

We also hosted the third annual crime prevention blitz on the 16th of the month in Spirit Square. This year, we

included some of our local crime prevention partners so that they could also promote their programs, including Speed Watch, Victim Services, ICBC Road Safety, Robin Hood Security, the Bright Red Bookshelf, Search and Rescue, Crime Stoppers, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Smart Step Youth Association.

Community policing volunteers scoured the downtown core and distributed crime prevention notices to vehicles that were at risk for crime. Volunteers looked for unlocked windows, keys, coins, bags and

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The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt council meeting agenda from August 12, 2014.

Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2014 and should be addressed to:

The Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

will be closing for our Annual Maintenance Shut Down as of August 18.

To qualify to be nominated, a person must be: • Age eighteen (18) years or older on November 15, 2014; • A Canadian citizen; • A resident of British Columbia for the past six months; and • Not disqualied from voting in an election in B.C., being nominated, elected or holding ofce

Shut down will be approximately 1 month

You do not have to live within the municipal boundaries of the City of Merritt.

The Fitness Room will re-open Monday, August 25th Monday through Friday 7am – 7pm

You must be nominated in writing by two (2) qualied electors of the City of Merritt in order to run for Mayor or Councillor or School Trustee.

If you have any questions or concerns please to do not hesitate to contact us at 250-378-6662 Thank you for your patience during this time. Enjoy the rest of your summer! See you all in the Fall!

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Next council meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

Nomination forms must be led in person during the Nomination Period which runs from 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 30 to 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014.

Those who may be interested in running for Merritt City Council can receive information about Municipal government, the role of Council, time commitment of a Council Member and what to expect if elected.

Contact Us Carole Fraser, Chief Election Ofcer 250-378-8614 cfraser@merritt.ca

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Chief, council salaries made public

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Salaries for First Nations chiefs in the Merritt area ranged from $13,000 to just over $50,000 in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

Remuneration for chiefs and councillors is a small part of the financial information now publicly available for the first time online under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. The act applies to approximately 600 First Nations across Canada, which must submit their remuneration schedules and financial audits to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada yearly.

Shackan Band Chief Percy Joe made $13,000 with $3,725 in expenses, while councillors Joan Seymour and Sharon Joe each made $9,100.

Seymour’s expenses were $256 and Sharon Joe’s were $8,061.

As Lower Nicola Band had an election in October 2013, which fell within the reporting year, the schedule of remuneration includes salaries to outgoing chief Victor York and other outgoing councillors.

Lower Nicola paid

outgoing chief Victor York $24,261 for the year ending March 31, 2014, and new chief Aaron Sam $25,500.

The two had expenses of $5,620 and $6,456, respectively.

Councillors’ pay ranged from $10,265 (Clyde Sam) to $29,130 (Robert Sterling) over 12 months.

Nooaitch Chief Joyce Sam made $22,000 for her chief duties, with $9,052 in expenses.

Three of the four councillors made $8,400 while Coun. Olivia Buck made $8,900.

Upper Nicola Chief Dan Manuel made $50,880 with $34,973 in travel expenses.

The five Upper Nicola Band councillors received between $10,000 and $11,400 in their salaries with travel expenses ranging from $1,579 to $2,455.

Coldwater Band former chief Harold Aljam made $45,071 with $11,091 in expenses.

Coun. Terrence Spahan was at the low end of the salary with $3,427, while Coun.

Carol Charters topped the councillor pay with $24,094.

No salary was entered for the four remaining councillors.

The First Nations

Financial Transparency Act received royal assent on March 27, 2013, and came into law for this year.

It marks the first time financial information from First Nations has been legislated to be shared publicly.

Each of the five bands in the Merritt area submitted its reports prior to the federal government’s July 29 deadline.

The records are to remain online and accessible by the public for 10 years.

Bands are also required to make the information available to their members.

The full reports are available at www.aandcaadnc.gc.ca.

The act has brought to light some questionable salaries and bonuses for chiefs in other parts of the country, including in the Lower Mainland, where Kwikwetlem Chief Ron Giesbrecht accepted an $800,000 bonus for work performed as the band’s economic development officer. In Manitoba’s Buffalo Point First Nation — which has less than 100 voting members — hereditary Chief John Thunder took home a reported $129,398 in a year.

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Merritt mayor, council salaries available to public At the City of Merritt, the salaries paid to mayor and council are made publicly available each year in the city’s Statement of Financial Information.

Municipalities in B.C. must submit their statements annually to the province under the Financial Information Act. Merritt Mayor Susan Roline was paid $20,708 for the year ending Dec. 31, 2013.

Councillors Dave Baker, Kurt Christopherson, Mike Goetz, Harry Kroeker and Clara Norgaard were paid $12,425. Former councillor Alastair Mur-

doch, who left his elected position in October 2013, received $10,753.

Nogaard had the lowest expenses, with $290.03, while Roline topped expenses with $6,228.10.

Mayor and council members’ pay were set at flat rates of $20,000 and $12,000, respectively, in the council indemnity bylaw of 2012.

The city’s Statement of Financial Information also includes a schedule of remuneration for employees who pull in more than $75,000.

Last year, the city’s chief administrative officer was paid the most of city staff with a salary of $124,403.

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Important Notice to all Nooaitch Band members: Nooaitch Chief and Council will be holding an Indian Reserve #9 revocation referendum. A community informational meeting will be held on August 27th, 2014 @ 7:00pm at Nooaitch Band Hall at 2960 Shackelly Road reviewing the referendum.

Nooaitch Chief and Council will be holding the referendum on September 24th, 2014 at the Nooaitch Indian Band Office, 2954 Shackelly Road, main building, downstairs board room from 9:00 am – 8:00pm. Mail in votes will be accepted until September 24, 2014 @ 8:00pm. The referendum will involve a vote on a revocation of a past timber surrender. Chief and Council would like to ensure the timber surrender does not continue to apply to current management of Nooaitch IR #9.

Information will be mailed out to all Band members living off reserve. Information packages will be distributed to all Band members living on reserve. Or, you can request a package from the Nooaitch Indian Band office.

Contact information if Band Members have any questions regarding the referendum process: Elections officer, Sheldon Gagne Natural Resources Specialist, Lands and Economic Development Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, BC Region Suite 600 - 1138 Melville Street Vancouver, BC, V6E 4S3 Sheldon.Gagne@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca 604 - 666 - 6755 (fax: 604 666 8292) (1 800 665 9320) Office: 1425H Contact information for an information package on the referendum: Lani McKenzie Receptionist

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to all Indian Residential School (IRS) Survivors THE LAST DAY TO HAVE YOUR IRS EDUCATION CREDITS FORM FILED IS ON OCTOBER 31, 2014.

We would like to apologize to LORDCO and WEST-CAN, for inadvertently missing them in our list of Prize Winners at our Show & Shine on July 27th.

You can designate your credits to an education facility for a specic family member OR you can use your IRS personal credits with the Conayt Friendship Society to host group language & culture classes and/or workshops. IT’S UP TO YOU AS A SURVIVOR.

Lordco donated a warn winch and the person who won that prize was Rick Gould from Langley. West-Can donated a scroll saw, but we are not sure who won that prize! A sincere thank you to lordco and West-Can and we are sorry for the omission in last week’s Merritt Herald!

Also, a special thank you to AE James Ltd., who donated our Dash Plaques and Barry Jackson, who donated a number of door prizes for our Show & Shine.

Conayt Friendship Society can help you ll out your forms for the IRS Personal Education Credits. If you would like help getting your forms lled out, please contact Deloris Charters at 250-378-5107 or stop by Conayt at 2164 Quilchena Avenue with your forms between 8:30am & 4:30pm.

Thanks also to all the people who helped out and made our 20th Car Show such a success this year!

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Farm changes a great leap forward

By Tom Fletcher black press tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s intentions for the Agricultural Land Reserve have been clarified by a public consultation that proposes new commercial and industrial uses on farmland.

Political watchers may recall that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring. It was going to be a farmland looting spree for right-wing property developers and all hope of “food security” would be dashed.

As I attempted to explain at the time, the changes have little or nothing to do with ALR exclusions. Now a discussion paper poses a series of questions, some of which illustrate the need to bring farmland regulations up to date.

The first one deals with restrictions on retail sales, a case study in arbitrary state control. There is a strict maximum floor space. A minimum one half of retail sales must be produced on that farm. Food packing, preparation and processing are similarly restricted.

This requires multiple duplicate operations of questionable viability. It brings to mind Mao Tse Tung’s Great Leap Forward, where farmers all had little iron smelting furnaces out back to make tools. But I digress.

“Amongst other things,” the discussion paper says, “lessening the restrictions on on-farm processing could allow the establishment of abbatoirs (large, small or mobile) on farms, to serve surrounding cattle, game or poultry farms.” Then there’s cheese, fruit juice and even medical marijuana products.

And did you know that wineries and cideries are allowed on farmland but breweries, distilleries and meaderies aren’t?

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For every system, there’s a glitch Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS If you picked up the Aug. 7 edition of the Merritt Herald, you may have noticed a glitch in the sports section.

That glitch was the repetition of two pages of sports news which had previously appeared in the July 31 edition of this newspaper.

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the hard work we do here at our small office in Merritt — poring over facts and figures, checking and re-checking spellings of names, editing for clarity, conforming to Canadian Press style, and the list goes on — we hate to see a mistake make it to print.

However, as anyone alive can tell you, mistakes are inevitable.

The darnedest thing about a mistake in a newspaper, though, is it can’t be changed once it’s printed.

And as much as it sticks on our page, it sticks in our heads approximately 100 times longer.

So, if you flip over to today’s Herald Sports section, you’ll find an extra pair of pages to accommodate all the sports news that’s ready to go.

The inevitability of mistakes is not a pleasant reality to face, but it just has to happen every once in a while.

Sometimes the machine is well-oiled, and other times, well, the gears grind. It’s just the universe’s way of keeping us humble, I suppose.

While I’m on the topic of glitches, a major one has cropped up in Saskatchewan in its quest to change SaskPower users to smart meters.

The Saskatchewan government ordered its Crown corporation power utility to remove 105,000 smart meters from homes last week after eight unexplained fires.

In each case, the fire destroyed the smart meter but thankfully did not

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spread to the homes to which they were attached.

The concern is such that the city of Medicine Hat, Alta. has actually halted its smart meter replacement program.

The fires are all linked to one brand of meter, and of course the company that makes them said in a statement the cause of the fires isn’t known for sure and the fires may not have originated in the smart meters at all.

While the local fight against smart meter installation has been quiet lately, that doesn’t mean it’s over — especially with the heat these unexplained fires bring to the topic.

The situation in Saskatchewan has sparked concerns from people having smart meters installed

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across Canada. BC Hydro must have heard the news, because it promptly issued a statement reading “there is no evidence that a smart meter has ever been the cause of a fire in British Columbia.”

BC Hydro was also quick to point out it uses smart meters made by a different manufacturer than the ones installed — and now uninstalled — by SaskPower.

While I am not one to fan the flames of fear that each and every one of the 1.9 million smart meters BC Hydro has installed so far is a ticking firebomb, I am also not a fan of unexplained fires.

When there’s room for error — human or mechanical — once in a while, it’s going to happen.

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Fiscal accountability increased by act DAN ALBAS View from the HILL Recently, I have received a number of inquiries on the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. In large part, the comments have been raised over the financial disclosure (as required under the law) that a chief from the Kwikwetlem First Nation in B.C. received over $914,000 in the 20132014 fiscal year.

Further commentary occurred this week when it was reported that if elected to government, the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada would scrap

the new First Nations Financial Transparency Act. The bill was opposed by the Liberals in the House of Commons. This leads to the question: what is the First Nations Financial Transparency Act? A brief summary of this act, which recently came into force, is that it requires First Nations to publicly disclose consolidated financial statements that include financial information on how much individual community leaders are paid, including expenses.

In short, First Nations administrations must report the same type of information that is publicly available from other levels of government.

Why the need to make this disclosure requirement a law?

It should be pointed out that in some cases there are First Nations communities that have, for some time, voluntarily provided this information to band members.

However, in other cases, this information was unavailable and in some situations, band members were unsuccessful in having this information provided to them.

Some have suggested that this may dissuade interested band members from inquiring further out of fear of repercussion.

In these situations, the only recourse for a band member was to appeal directly to the minister of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

Rather than have the minister deal with such requests on an ad hoc basis, a more fair

and balanced approach is to create a standard that applies equally across the board to ensure information can be easily found by band members.

Accountability is a basic principle of democratic governance and it is important for all elected officials to be held to account by the citizens who elect them.

Increased information through disclosure can also help provide clarity and put to rest allegations and rumours that may be unhelpful and not factual.

My thoughts on this legislation? As most will know, I support increased accountability; however, it is also important to recognize that while one chief is paid $914,000, in our riding, for example, the chief of the Lower Nicola Band was paid

just over $25,000 during the same period.

It is also worth recognizing that some chiefs also serve as the band’s economic development officer — an added responsibility that may understandably increase annual compensation.

I have recently been asked whether or not elected officials should be allowed to serve as employees, particularly if they are the ones who are in charge of compensation as well as hiring. These are good governance questions for First Nations communities.

We should note that bands themselves have also become far more complex operations than many citizens may realize. For example, the Penticton Indian Band in the 2012-2013 fiscal period received federal funding in excess of $9 mil-

lion to provide many critical services to band members. As these are significant amounts with many services involved, increased accountability through the First Nations Financial Transparency Act is, in my view, helpful to provide more information for all involved.

Now that the First Nations Financial Transparency Act has come into force and some would prefer it was scrapped, I would also be interested in hearing your thoughts on this new legislation.

As always, I welcome all comments and questions on this or on other federal matters and can be reached at dan.albas@ parl.gc.ca or toll-free at 1-800-665-8711.

Dan Albas is the member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla.

Less restrictions on craft liquor industry From Page 6 (Mead is made from honey, and doesn’t have to be drunk from a bronze mug while wearing a horned helmet.)

Now that we’ve discovered that breweries don’t have to be giant urban industrial plants producing mediocre lager that all tastes the same, possibilities abound.

On-farm wine and cider sales have similarly quaint retail space and product origin restrictions. The government proposes to allow sales of products not made on site, as long as they’re made in B.C. This could make more

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‘This could make more local retail beverage co-ops viable. Or it could spawn a wave of unregulated rural liquor stores that create chaos on country roads. You decide.’

— Columnist tom fletcher

local retail beverage co-ops the Interior, Kootenay and viable. Or it could spawn a North regions. One repeats wave of unregulated rural the government’s intention to liquor stores that create open up non-farm use rules chaos on country roads. You to allow certain oil and gas decide. service functions on farmOn a more serious note, land. This is to reflect the there are a couple of quesreality ED on the ground Calready U D E tions about changes D to the R in the Northeast. What other CE“zone U newly created two,” non-farm activities it may D E R

entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meetings continue until Aug. 22.

There are proposals to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for certain kinds of farmland subdivision in zone two. These are where the subdivided parcels are a quarter section (160 acres) or bigger, or where they are divided by a road or waterway.

And finally there are proposed exemptions from ALC scrutiny of leases, to allow “intergenerational transfer,” so retiring farmers don’t have to plead for state permission to remain on their own property. Another exemption

would “encourage the use of otherwise unfarmed land by existing or new farmers.”

NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham, who circulated a photo of herself with a samurai sword in a theatrical “Kill Bill 24” campaign, continues to insist that these changes open up 90 per cent of ALR land for “development.”

It’s a hypocritical as well as a misleading statement, since a portion of her own Saanich farm property is rented to a successful craft gin distillery.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Salaries similar to those in other cities From Page 8 The next-highest salary belonged to the public works manager at $104,986.

The fire chief pulled in the third-highest salary with $103,294.78.

Eight employees at the City of Merritt made more than $75,000 in 2013.

The full statement of financial information is available in the

June 24 council meeting agenda package, which is posted on the City of Merritt’s website.

Merritt’s salaries are similar to those in other municipalities in B.C. with populations between 6,000 and 10,000.

At the City of Revelstoke, the CAO earned $127,490 in 2012, followed the city planner at $111,984, and a firefighter at $102,752.

Revelstoke’s population is roughly 7,140.

Nelson, a city of about 10,230, saw the head of Nelson Hydro paid the most at $158,632, followed by the city manager ($156,751). The three next-highest salaries went to powerline technicians, ranging from $129,617 to $155,857.

Nelson’s mayor made $45,173 in 2013, while the six city

councillors ranged in pay from $17,671 to $19,117.

In Kimberley, a city of about 7,600, the toppaid position in 2013 was the chief financial officer with $115,541, followed by operations and environment services manager at $99,532. The top three is rounded out by the fire chief at $96,948.

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Sitting on a fat wallet can K C I T S P A H C give you a pain in the back

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DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Would you believe that sitting on a big wallet is a really common problem? How many of you place your wallet in your back pocket and think nothing of leaving it there all day as you sit in your chair at work or in the car?

Your hips and pelvis are the foundation for the low back. Think of them like the concrete foundation on your house. If the foundation is not constructed close to perfectly level, the rest of the house will be uneven as well.

The taller the house, the greater it will be tilted.

Your back can be exposed to the same scenario. If your wallet is in the back right pocket and you are sitting on it, the right hip and pelvis will be sitting higher than the left.

The thicker the wallet, the more uneven the pelvis will be.

Have you ever noticed that no matter what position your body is in, your head will always attempt to remain upright? Your balance and vision work best when your head is in this position. For this reason, your brain will always attempt to keep your head in as close to an upright position as possible.

When your pelvis is sitting unevenly, your lower back will lean to one side.

Sitting on a big wallet can lead to big problems with your back over time.

Then, to compensate, your upper back and neck will always attempt to bend the other way. This will allow your head to be level. If this position or crooked posture is maintained for long periods of time, your back will begin to suffer.

The curves put pressure on the joints of the back. The muscles

become tired and achy. Even the nerves that exit the spine can become irritated, making matters even worse.

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ask them if they are storing their wallet in the back pocket of their pants. If the answer is yes, this is the first thing we eliminate.

Then, with chiropractic treatment, we get their stiff and sore joints moving again.

We also teach them to stretch the tight muscles.

However, if the patient continues to leave the wallet in the pocket, the back pain may not go away. If it does disappear, it will likely reoccur.

If you do not eliminate the cause of the back problem, the symptoms will almost always come back. This is why we tell patients to treat the cause of their problem, not just their symptoms.

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$315,000

$264,900

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In good area, close to schools. Home has 3 bedrms up with 2 bedrm inlaw suite at ground level, Newer paint & flooring on main, oak kitchen cabinets. Fenced backyard with garden area and great views from both decks.

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$319,000

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$299,000

Large family home with many upgrades. 3 bedrms up, 2 down with inlaw suite. Owners has put in a wood burning stove, HW tank in 2012, insulation, BI vac & water filtration system. The backyard has beautiful flower beds and front yard has fish pond & U/G sprinklers.

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$315,000

5 bedrm home in good area. Main floor has been upgraded with HW floors, kitchen counters & paint. Open design kitchen, 3 bedrms up, 2 down, huge living rm with rock F/P plus airtight woodstove in bsmt.

3 bedroom home on quiet street, close to schools & park. Home has had some updates such as windows, furnace, laminate flooring, U/G sprinklers & central A/C. 22x30 shop in back

Home features 3 bedrms up plus 2 on entry level that could be used for main home or the 1 bedrm suite. Sunroom off kitchen, family rm, jetted tub in main bath plus a 3 pce ensuite. Fenced backyard.

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$345,000

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$224,900

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$264,900

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Custom built 3 level home on the Bench with 4 bedrms, 4 baths, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, porcelain tile floors, HW floors, sauna, theatre room, large family room & more.

Quality built home with 3 bedrms up, country kitchen, full bsmt with family room & work area. Beautifully landscaped 0.44 ac lot with gazebo, attached garage & 32x28 detached shop & shed.

Home has 2 full floors plus bsmt, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight rental suite on main with rear entrance. Bright kitchen with island, living rm with gas F/P. Nice covered deck in back.

Quality built, open & bright home on 3 levels with 5 bedrms + den, 3.5 baths, on demand HW heat, den/office with coffered ceiling & large windows, chef style kitchen with granite counters, large island & much more.

Recently renovated 3 bedrm, 2 storey half duplex. New flooring, paint, interior doors, moldings, and bathrooms renovated. Also has a walkout level entry inlaw suite that is great for extra family member. Covered deck on top level with views.

Clean & bright 3 bedrm rancher with full bsmt, vaulted ceilings, large open kitchen with new countertops, family rm with gas F/P, 2 car garage, RV parking with sani-dump and a private backyard.

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$514,900

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$299,900

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$535,000

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$199,000

#2226

$339,900

Remarkable 2 bedroom home with mature landscaping and private backyard with patio.

Home features newer kitchen & bathroom, furnace upgrade, 2 skylights for natural light, and 2 outbuildings.

#2285

$176,500

Spacious family home with 5 bedrms up, 2 down, 3 baths, formal living room with gas F/P, jetted tub in ensuite. Upgraded paint and most flooring. All appliances stay. 2 bedrm inlaw suite.

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$369,000

Private setting, spacious 1820 sq.ft. rancher with 3 bedrms, 1.5 bath, freshly painted & 3 pce ensuite. Great views off deck, 7 well producing fruit trees, and is close to elementary school.

#2299

$229,000

In good area, close to schools. Home has 3 bedrms up with 2 bedrm inlaw suite at ground level, Newer paint & flooring on main, oak kitchen cabinets. Fenced backyard with garden area and great views from both decks.

Very private yard of 18,000 sq.ft. with fruit trees, large concrete patio & fish pond. This custom 3 level split has 4 bedrms, 3 baths, large living & dining rooms with big windows.

The fully fin. Bsmt has large rec.rm and 2 bedrms.

#2309

$319,000

#2111

$289,000

MANICURED CORNER LOT

GREAT VIEWS

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FANTASTIC VALLEY VIEWS

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Gorgeous 5 bedrm, 3.5 bath home with HW flooring, ceramic tile in kitchen & baths, 5 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Fully fin. bsmt with separate entrance, extra large rec.rm.

2 covered decks.

Spacious 4 bedrm + den, 3 bath home with newer S/S appliances in gourmet kitchen, dining & living rooms adjoin a walk-out balcony. The walkout bsmt has wet bar & games room. Lot of parking.

3 yr old home with 4 bedrms up, grand master suite with 4 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Open design kitchen to family rm & formal dining & living rm. Beautiful kitchen cabinetry & granite countertops

Impressive home with breathtaking views from the huge wrap around deck. Features beautiful oak doors, 4 bedrms, 3 baths, full finished basement, large family & games rooms. Bathrooms has been refurbished with vintage tub & high end faucets.

Affordable and spacious 2 bedroom home with bright & restful décor. Living room with fireplace, large open addition attached to entrance. Well kept yard with large deck.

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$439,900

#2235

$479,000

#2271

$264,900

#2209

$474,900

#2248

$142,000

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Executive 3 level split family home with stunning view of the valley. Has a grand living rm and dining rm with large vaulted ceilings, open kitchen concept with sunken family rm.

3 bedrms up, large master suite. Upgrades include new bathrm, windows & more.

Executive 6 bedrm family home in excellent location with panoramic views. Great curb appeal and grandiose floor plan. Features Jacobi HW flooring, slate tile, 2 gas F/P’s, extra large kitchen, large master bedrm with 5 pce ensuite, and an inlaw suite

Nice 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with very unique floor plan. Main fl oor has lots of natural sunlight & large bay window & gas F/P in living rm. Kitchen has newer appliances, tile backsplash & fl ooring. Has been prof. painted up & down. Move in ready.

3 bedroom home, perfect for first time buyers. Two bedrooms up, 1 down. Has single detached garage, fenced backyard and several fruit trees. Lots of parking for your toys.

Beautifully finished both inside and out. This home has 3 bedrms up, 2 down, updated interior/experior paint, landscaping, new windows, new bathrm & some flooring, Fenced yard, large covered deck.

Immaculate 4 bedrm home with fantastic views., 3 pce ensuite with soaker tub & sitting rm. Living rm with gas F/P. Main level has family rm, office, laundry. Double garage.

Near college.

Beautifl 4 bedrm home on 0.42 acre lit. Has open concept plan, master on the main, maple HW flooring, large kitchen, 5 pce ensuite, bonus room over garage, central A/C, U/G sprinklers and much more.

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

Large family home with 4 bedrms, open design, bright kitchen, central A/C. Huge, fenced backyard with sundeck and large garden area, plus double garage and deactivated 2 bedrm suite in bsmt.

A beautiful oasis in rural setting, per fect if you enjoy the outdoors year round. Lovely 2 bedroom home with attached double garage with guest room & 3 pce bath. Nicely landscaped, RV parking.

Very nice floor plan in this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with newer kitchen and flooring in past 5 yrs. Has 2 bedrm inlaw living quarters in walkout bsmt. Spectacular views of the city.

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$325,000

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$499,900

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$199,000

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$264,900

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

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$537,000

$249,000

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$269,000

$329,900

Spacious home with 2 bedrooms and a den or 3rd bedrm, generous living & dining room plus office. Both bedrms have ensuites.

Large covered deck, 20x16 detached shop.

Look at this newer 3 bedrooms rancher with modern open floor plan, 3 pce ensuite, vaulted ceilings in kitchen, eating area and family room. Double garage with 10 ft ceilings.

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#2260

$199,000

#2259

$449,900

LOWER NICOLA

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$385,000

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$329,900

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$339,000

#2275

$339,000

uc red

Well kept 952 sq.ft. home with carport, enclosed deck & detached heated garage.

Home has open concept with bedrooms at either end. Has central A/C, RV parking & U/G sprinklers.

#2282

#2126

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s This 4 bedrm home has a recently remodeled kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters & new appliances. Bathrms have been redone. Enjoy the solarium that overlooks the backyard garden, pool & pond.

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$209,900

$299,000

3 bedroom rancher with 1800 sq.ft., open design kitchen with all appliances, HW floors, crown mouldings, 9 ft ceilings, and a bonus room above the garage. Fenced backyard with shed.

2 bedrm home on its own 0.23 acre lot. Home is very neat with new siding, shingled roof, skirting with insulation & 14x28 garage. Has an enclosed deck & porch. Yard is fully fenced with workshop, RV parking & garden area.

This home is a 3 level split with 3 bedrms up + 1 down. Recent updates include new metal roof, some windows/door, exterior painting & tile in kitchen, stainless steel appliances in large kitchen.

Fantastic 2 bedroom mobile with addition and covered porch in immaculate condition. Has vaulted ceilings , skylight, great floor plan, furnace has a new motor & well maintained.

Bright 3 bedroom rancher, nicely finished with 24x26 detached garage/shop. Private fenced yard with large sundeck. Room for RV’s. Blacktop driveway. This home is neat as a pin.

2 bedroom house close to the downtown area.

Has 1 car garage and 2 workshops. The house needs some TLC. Great for a handyman. As is where is. Schedule A applies.

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#2269

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#2278

$307,000

#2186

$214,900

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$259,000

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$299,900

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Spacious 5 bedroom home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, open kitchen & family room, Cherry stained cabinets in kitchen, 2 huge sundeck in private backyard plus covered sitting area.

Large 6 bedroom home in good area, close to school. 3 bedrooms up, 3 down, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, huge sundeck, fenced backyard, skylights and double garage.

2 bedrm mobile in one of the nicest parks.

1 bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living rm in the center.

The addition has a large enclosed porch & family rm.

This 3 bedrm home has had some updates, laminate flooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bedrms, 2 baths. Strata fees include heat and HW.

Why rent when you could own this 3 bedroom home with 1.5 baths, newer windows and siding. Close to schools. Has 100 amp service and a carport in the back.

Great starter home, close to school. 3 bedrms up, large living room and kitchen/ dining room. Newer paint & HW tank. Very clean and is move in ready. Fenced backyard with covered deck.

3 bedrm modular home with ground level entry.

Extra room for hobby, storage or family room.

Quiet location on large lot privately fenced with garden area. Central A/C, newer vinyl siding, thermal pane windows and many upgrades.

Quality built one bedroom apartment in good area, close to shopping, school & amenities.

Open design plan, Maple shaker style cabinets, granite countertops in kitchen & views.

Nice 2 bedroom rancher close to downtown and seniors center with newer furnace and HW tank. Concrete foundation, and fenced private yard with shop. Quick Possession.

Enjoy this well cared for 3 bedrm home & nicely landscaped yard. The woodstove warms the open concept kitchen & living room accented by laminate floors. Relax on either deck.

#2203

#2215

#2236

This well cared for 2 bedrm home in Lower Nicola MHP has large windows in living room with great views, an oversized bathrm with jetted tub, comes with all appliances, A/C & BI vac.

#2185

#2284

#2212

#2266

#2183

$445,000

#2287

$268,000

#1967

$74,500

$89,000

$125,000

$157,000

$89,000

#2279

$84,900

$139,900

$148,500

$44,900

GOOD STARTER HOME

DESIRABLE AREA

CORNER LOT

DOWNTOWN

REVENUE PROPERTY

CHARACTER HOME

INVESTORS

NICE STRATA UNIT

5 LEVEL HOME

OPPORTUNITY

ATTENTION INVESTORS

Very clean home with 3 bedrooms up 2 baths, new file and newer flooring in living room, newer countertops in kitchen. Has covered carport in back with lane access.

Upgraded to 100 amp.

Great starter home for young families or retirees. 3 bedrms, flat private yard with garden, 2 car garage & RV parking. Includes appliances & gas F/P. A quality built home in a desirable neighbourhood.

5 bedrm home within walking distance to downtown & amenities. 2 storey home with single garage. 3 bedrms up, 2 down, large family room with a small kitchenette.

2 bedroom bungalow with big living room, back lane access, within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities.

Per fect for the handyman. As is where is.

Good revenue duplex with approx. 1600 sq.ft. per side in good area. Has 10 appliances, Newer flooring & paint on the main, newer furnace, 100 amp upgrade, separate backyards.

Cozy 2 bedroom home with 9 ft ceilings in the living room & bedrooms, updated flooring, cabinets and bathrm. Fenced yard with lane access, RV parking and a 16x24 shop.

#2289

#2170

Perfect home for a large family. Possible 5 bedrm house in great area with with big yard, nice back deck & gazebo and double garage with 10 ft high doors. Lots of extra park with 1.5 lots.

Side by side duplex. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen & living room plus a fenced backyard. Each side has 432 sq.ft..

Some renovations has been dones. 3 other duplexes also available.

#2211

Why rent when you can own? 2 bedroom strata unit with balcony and storage. Large living and dining room. Great for retirees or first time buyers. Strata fees are $212.70 per month.

Great corner lot on a quiet street with plenty of room to built a shop. This 2 bedroom home is awaiting your ideas. Home is in need of some TLC but is price accordingly.

#2213

Great opportunity of 6 strata title townhomes, all within walking distance to downtown & close to all amenities. Being sold below assessed value at $89,828 per unit. All are currently rented.

#2098

#1982

INVESTORS

DOWNTOWN

#2110

$119,900 INVESTORS

$199,900

IN LOWER NICOLA

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us

$199,000

NEWER APARTMENT

$75,000

adult oriented strata

Great opportunity to own a one bedroom apartment as investment or for first time buyer. Great affordably price strata unit. $3,000 bonus paid to Buyer upon completion!

Don’t miss this one!

$65,000

Beautifully renovated inside & out. Spacious 4 bedrm home on 0.25 acres with a fully manicured lawn & U/G sprinklers. Features new bathrm, new flooring, paint new windows, siding, furnace & more.

#2264

$319,900

LOCATION, LOCATION

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$166,000

#2199

EXTRA LARGE LOT

$628,800 INVESTMENT

#2192

$59,000

#2258

newer rancher

$389,900

$99,900

$189,900

Urban living in one of the finest strata developments. Nice one bedrm apartment with granite counters, shake style kitchen cabinets & incl. appliances. Clean and ready to move into

#2148

$139,900

One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.

#2151

$224,900

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uc red

Clean, spacious house with large rooms, heritage style home with newer floors & kitchen cabinets, newer vinyl windows, walk-in soaker tub with shower in main bath, 3 bedrms up 2 down. Detached garage.

#2290

$169,900

DETACHED SHOP

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#2089

#2157

$249,900

Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane access, huge backyard with single garage.

#2167

$135,000

4 separately titled side by side duplexes, a total of 8 units rentable. Some long term tenants. Each unit has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, living room & kitchen. New shingles on roof, 100 amp service.

#2163

$649,000

3 bedroom rancher with 1800 sq.ft., open design kitchen with all appliances, HW floors, crown mouldings, 9 ft ceilings, and a bonus room above the garage. Fenced backyard with shed

#2276

$307,000

Perfect for investors, young people, retired couple. Nice 1 bedroom apartment in a well managed building, on bus route and close to corner store. Building has elevator and easy access.

#2197

$59,900

2 bedroom house in the downtown area, close to shopping & schools. This house needs TLC with a fenced lot. As is where is.

Schedule A applies. Has potential.

#2303

$44,100

Great rural setting on 0.35 acres with creek.

Enjoy the country style home with 2 bedrms up, 1 down, bsmt renovated with new carpets, paint & HW tank. Open concept kitchen, galley kitchen, large living room.

#2234

$229,900

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ON 1 ACRE

COUNTRY DREAM HOME

NEW

NEW Great family home on 1 acre just minutes from town. Home boasts 3 bedrms up, 1 down, updated kitchen, parquet flooring, rec.rm with bar. Has detached 2 car garage, 1 car garage & storage bldg.

Beautifully renovated 4 bedrm home with open concept & vaulted ceilings, oak kitchen cabinets & an airtight woodstove. Great gazebo to relax & enjoy the views. Room for horses. Some outbldgs.

Custom home on Nicola Lake built with reclaimed timbers & HW flooring throughout, open concept, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, great room with F/P, and a detached triple garage.

1 ACRE WITH CREEK

9.88 acres

APPROX. 120 ACRES

beachfront home

$445,000

$345,000 #2288

#2306

$414,400

#2249

$1,050,000

d l o s

4 bedrm rancher in approx. 1 acre in parklike setting with creek & pond. Home has HW floors, open country kitchen, huge family rm with woodstove & living rm with pellet stove.

Detached garage.

Bring your horses! Set up with 3 horse shelters, 2 round pens, 2 hay barns & tack shed. The 4 bedrm home has a new country kitchen, open design, vaulted ceilings, HW floors, gas F/P.

Compact rancher in a natural valley setting just west of Merritt. Approx. 120 acres of level hay land bordering Spius Creek and Nicola River with abundant water for irrigation. Home is sold “as is”.

Spectacular home on Nicola Lake with over 2600 sq.ft. 2 bedrms on main with 2 down & a summer kitchen, gorgeous views, huge wrap around deck, prof. landscaped & beach for swimming

GREAT HORSE PROPERTY

HORSE PROPERTY

10 acres in kane valley

waterfront home

#2263

$434,900

#2189

$459,000

#2268

$849,000

9.88 acres with riding ring & only 5 mins.

From Mamit Lake. This 5 bedrm level entry rancher with walkout bsmt has had some updates. Open concept with vaulted ceilings, 3 baths, large kitchen & big sundeck.

Great horse property with riding arena on 9.91 acres & backs onto crown land. 4 bedrm home with huge country kitchen, large wrap around covered deck. Has double garage and detached shop

Just 20 mins. south of Merritt close to cross-country ski trails, fishing, hunting & snowmobiling and backs onto crown land.

Beautiful log home with large wrap around covered deck. Includes a guest cabin, new barn with loft & chicken pen.

LARGE SHOP

4.64 acres

private 30 acres

#2251

$525,000

#1992

$489,000 #2156

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$549,000

AT STUMP LAKE

OPPORTUNITY

2.75 waterfront acres, almost flat for easy placement of your new home. Located in subdivision of quality homes with underground services close to Merritt and Kamloops.

Immaculate 2000 sq.ft. commercial building in downtown core. New roof in 2013 renovated interior including new paint throughout. Parking in back with lane access.

Great for investor or entrepreneur.

#2277

#2305

LAKEFRONT HOME

Located just 10 mins. from town on 1.17 acres with outdoor recreation out the front door. Home features 4 bedrms, 4.5 baths, 3500 sq.ft. with an inlaw suite downstairs.

Large 2 car garage.

#2302

#2179

$835,000

Magnificent 5 bedrm home on Nicola Lake with unique open designed family area with large bedrms & family rooms with an extra summer kitchen. 3 floors, 2 large covered decks. Has detached triple garage & an underground boat house bunker.

#2207

IC & I

LAND

LAke

$998,000

26 ACRES

OPPORTUNITY Good commercial building in downtown core.

Approx. 5000 sq.ft. of commercial space on the main with 1100 sq.ft. up with a 3 bedrm suite, currently rented. Zoned C-2. Run your business and live upstairs.

#2252

#2137

$310,000

RIVERFRONT LOT

3 INDUSTRIAL LOTS Nice flat light industrial bare land lots. Water and sewer are close to the lot lines. Great business opportunity. Each lot is 95 x 198 and zoned M1. In area growing industrial business.

#2166

#2237

$109,900

#2144

$345,900

133 AC + LAKE

#1916

30 acre fenced horse property with beautiful pastures & fantastic views . Very private setting with 3 bedrm house (2 on main, huge master bedrm in loft). Cozy airight woodstove in living rm. Rustic style home to live year round or use a rec. retreat. 25 mins. south of Merritt.

$399,900 #2184

fantastic 157 acres

$549,000

PRESTIGIOUS HOME

Great lakefront cabin of 450 sq.ft., recreational retreat on Walloper lake. Crown lease. Easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. Call for more details.

#2225

$129,000

WATERFRONT LOT

1 acre lot

WATERFRONT LOTS 3 parcels of Recreation Commercial waterfront zoned C4 for multi-family resort, Pub, restaurant, marina & more. Great opportunity to start your own resort & marina.

#2294

#2175

$99,800 12.16 ACRES

commercial building Great location on a corner lot on main street coming into Merritt. This 7300 sq.ft. building is zoned C-4 with a site specific zoning for prof. offices, doctors, lawyers etc. Lots of parking.

#2048

#2019

$219,000

#1663

$495,000

BRING YOUR HORSES

#2231

Custom home on 51.99 acres with panoramic views. This private home has open design with custom cut timbers frame beams, HW flooring, 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths & wrap around deck.

$824,000 #1837

APPROX. 264 ACRES

$749,900

Just over 1 acre on Nicola Lake. Great place to invest for a family getaway or retire and enjoy the great weather. Gentle slope & easy access allows for a wide variety of home plans. Includes roll-a-dock.

#2146

$269,900

APPROX. 103 ACRES

LAKEVIEW LOT

$595,000

LARGE CITY LOT

20 ACRES

Residential building lot of 0.62 acres, zoned R2. Lots has potential to be made into 4 city lots or Buyer may apply for possible zoning change to higher density multi-family residential.

Two 10 acre lots has just come into the city.

#2272

$99,000

One of the site is entering into a 2 yr lease.

Other lot will be zoned with Sale Agreement.

#2301

$2,000,000

2 acres

investors

Build your home in the country. Has a drilled well of 15 GPM, power at lot line, septic approval, and driveway are in. Nice view, crown land nearby. Just 20 mins. from Merritt.

Approx. 12,000 sq.ft. building with office space with one long term tenant. Great for professional offices, retail, lawyers, doctors, government agency, etc. Has approval for residential units upstairs.

$120,000

294 acres of development land with 2 titles and incredible views. Property has an allowed legal density of 62 units maximum.

Located above Nicola Lakeshore Estates at Nicola Lake.

#2173

#2171

$850,000

incredible investment

$1,700,000

WATERFRONT ACREAGE

#2155

Only 15 mins. from Merritt toward Aspen Grove. Property has 1500 sq.ft. 2 bedrm modular home with huge ensuite & big deck. Includes 2 shops, corrals with heating automatic watering for livestock.

Each $900,000

12.16 acre treed lot waiting for you to develop it. Many building sites, some with views, has a shallow well.

Great 6 acre property to build your home or use as recreational. Mostly flat with many buildings sites, has shallow well, septic approval, hydro to property & driveway is in.

Close to crown land.

Incredible year round off the grid home or use as rec. property, almost surrounds Allie Lake.

Includes 2 main cabinet plus 3 additional guest cabins. Great for horseback riding, snowmobiling, fish & more.

Each $59,900

Enjoy the great outdoors on this 1 acre lot on Iron Mountain, close to fishing, hunting, cross country skiing & all outdoor activities.

Only 10 mins. from Merritt. Perfect for a hobby farm.

DEVELOPMENT LAND Country living on 4.64 acres with beautiful 4 bedroom log home. Spacious loft master suite, newer kitchen & appliances, new electric furnace & heat pump, pellet stove. A perfect hobby farm.

$325,000

Fronts Nicola River in City limits, 0.91 acres, completely flat land this space offers unlimited possibilities to build the home you’ve always dreamed of. City services in vicinity.

#2154

Fantastic views of Mamit Lake and valley & just 17 mins. from Merritt on 4.69 acres.

Tidy 4 bedrm home with newer kitchen & flooring, huge living rm. 30x40 detached shop, 200 amps.

$179,000

Spectacular horse property of 26 acres just 15 mins. From Merritt. All natural grassland with 2 ponds and a seasonal creek. Great place to start a hobby farm or use as rec. property.

ON WALLOPER LAKE

uc red

$274,900

$170,000

Fantastic investment with 6 revenue streams – 3 residential suites and 3 commercial units at ground level. Highway frontage for excellent exposure for commercial & centrally located. Call for details.

#2114

$399,000

19.77 ACRES

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

Private 19.77 acres with spectacular view of the valley & mountains. Located off Petit Creek Rd at end of quiet cul de sac. Property is treed with creek running through it.

Immaculate 8000 sq.ft. precast tilt-up building on corner lot with excellent exposure.

Easy access to truck route. Adjoining warehouse has bay door, loading deck office & mezzanine space.

#2092

#1913

$146,000

$890,000

spius creek estates

From 9.8 to 17 Acres 9.9 acres with 3400 sq.ft. custom home on 2 levels with fantastic views. 2 bedrms up, 2 down, HW floors, ceramic tile, 3 baths, large kitchen, living rm with F/P. Has 2 corrals, hay shed & horse shelter.

#2180

$549,900

approx. 22 acres

Gorgeous acreage with approx. 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing throught the property.

A great variet of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR. Old farm house used for seasonal cabin + shop.

#2246

Great acreage overlooking the Nicola River with numerous outbuildings, hay storage & tack shed. Double wide home has 4 bedrms, 2 baths and a partially fi nished basement with cold storage. Big sundeck to enjoy the views.

Build your summer cottage on this 1 acre lot with beautiful views of Nicola Lake.

Great lake for fishing, water skiing, wind surfing. Kick back, unwind & enjoy your new investment.

1.75 AC IN THE CITY

ON NICOLA LAKE

$1,250,000 #2194

COUNTRY GETAWAY

$489,000

#2188

$189,900

Prices starting at $199,000

Nicely renovated 4 bedrm home with newer fl ooring, bathrooms and paint. Great horse property with 44x36 barn and a 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Gently sloped useable land. Great views & close to town

This spacious 3 bedrm, 2 bath home has open design with huge 48 ft deck to enjoy the sunsets & good times. 24x24 detached shop/garage. Land is fenced & would be great for horses.

#2195

#1961

$649,000

Unique property, entirely fenced with 2 small homes (live in or rent out) while you build your dream home. Has large water feature on site, U/G sprinklers & mountain views.

Was former putting course.

$379,900 #2190

$399,000

Fantastic 1.562 acre lot, great for one or two dwellings. Water & sewer are not connected.

Now is the change to build your dream home – most lots are sold, don’t miss out.

#2174

$299,000

Country living at its best! These 9 properties are located approx. 15 mins. from Merritt in the beautiful Sunshine Valley. A Phase 1 has been completed and a water report is available. 4 lots are waterfront, all have stunning views of the valley. Area offers swimming, biking, canoeing, horseback riding,motorcycling & more.

GST is applicable

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Merritt Speedway plays host to a racing legend Seventy-seven-year-old Al Tourond still going full throttle, pedal to the metal

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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A near-capacity crowd of over 200 stock car enthusiasts got an unexpected treat on the August long weekend as racing celebrity Al Tourond made his firstever appearance at the Merritt Speedway.

The 77-yearold Tourond, an inductee into the B.C. Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2010, wasted little time leaving a favourable impression with the enthusiastic crowd, winning both the dash and heat races in the Street class on the Saturday night.

Tourond, who now calls Aldergrove home, might well have won the night’s featured 30-lap main event as well had a late-race blown tire not taken him into the concrete barriers ringing the track — twisting some metal, and knocking him out of action for the remainder of the weekend.

“Yeah, I hit the wall pretty good,” Tourond said. “It was game over. It bent quite a bit of stuff and broke the power steering.”

Tourond didn’t go down easily. He and his pit chief, 74-yearold George Irwin, tried everything they could to get back on track for Sunday’s racing card.

“We almost got ’er

fixed. Both George and I really appreciate all the help the local racers gave us — from Tom Parsons up Mammette Lake Road to the guys at Lordco in town. They all went above and beyond.”

Tourond didn’t let the minor setback on the weekend faze him one bit. He’s seen and done it all in his over-50-years of racing from Ontario to the Pacific Northwest.

“I started my career in the ’50s at the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) in Toronto,” he said. We’d race there on Friday nights and then trailer up to Wasaga Beach (on Georgian Bay) and race there on Saturdays. I also raced in London, Ontario, in Barrie and at the Flamboro Speedway outside Toronto.”

Tourond moved west in 1965, eventually settling in Surrey for the next 30 years.

“I started racing again in Langley in 1967, and by the ’70s was travelling and racing all over the Northwest,” he said. “It was a whole lot of fun. In many cases, I didn’t even own the car. I just showed up in my racing suit and drove. They said all I needed to know was how to go fast and turn left. They used to call me a trained ape.”

Tourond remembers

LONG MAY YOU RUN (Above) In front of a big crowd, Aldergrove’s Al Tourond, 77, and his 1980 Camaro (2) take the early lead in the Street stock dash on Saturday, August 2 at the Merritt Speedway. On Tourond’s outside is Abbotsford’s Tiffany MacDonald (27) while close behind is Murray Jones (28) from Langley.

Tourond, a member of the B.C. Motorsports Hall of Fame, would go on to win Saturday’s dash and heat events before a broken steering box forced him to the sidelines for the remainder of the weekend. (Lower left) Tourond shows off the checkered flag with pirate-themed trophy girl Lori-Anne MacDonald. Ian Webster/Herald

some great encounters with some of the sport’s future stars.

“I raced against NASCAR legends like Red Farmer, Bobby Allison and Janet Guthrie. I also met Rusty Wallace, who was just 16 at the time and in the pit for Larry Phillips. All he could see was girls,” Tourond said.

See ‘Tourond’ Page 17

MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION RACE RESULTS

Saturday, August 2

Sunday, August 3

Bomber 4-cyl.

6/8-cyl.

Street Hobby

#13 Lloyd Morris #09 Bill Fader #28 Murray Jones #31 Damien Lindberg

#13 Lloyd Morris #09 Bill Fader #98 Warren Hubick #31 Damien Lindberg

Bomber 4-cyl. A B 6/8-cyl.

Street A B Hobby A B C

#98 Challen Hughes #67 Bill Brown #72 Brad Gillis #02 Al Tourond #04 John Ashley #26 Brad MacKay #78 Kirk Frost #09 Larry Ruttan

#32 Tim Fowler #49 Toby Forrest #09 Bill Fader #98 Warren Hubick

Bomber 4-cyl.

6/8-cyl.

Street Hobby A B

#13 Lloyd Morris #72 Brad Gillis #02 Al Tourond #75 Jake Mills #99 Amy Parsons

#32 Tim Fowler #09 Bill Fader #04 John Ashley #31 Damien Lindberg

Bomber 4-cyl.

6/8-cyl.

Street Hobby

#13 Lloyd Morris #72 Brad Gillis #04 John Ashley #78 Kirk Frost

#32 Tim Fowler #72 Brad Gillis #04 John Ashley #44 Grant Powers

Fastest Times

Dash

Heat

Main

19.329 19.397 18.438 17.838

#42 Jack Goddyn #16 Dale Calder

19.445 19.984 19.863 18.679

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Otters excel at Regionals Cents golf 14 swimmers qualify for Provincials

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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A total of 25 members of the Merritt Otters Swim Club attended the Okanagan regional championships at the H20 Pool in Kelowna on the August long weekend. No fewer than 14 of them have qualified for the BCSSA provincial meet in Kamloops from August 15 to 17.

“It was a great weekend,” Otters head coach Chelsea Harris said on August 4. “Everyone did really well. ” Individual event qualifiers to Provincials are Otters Div. 1 swimmers Ashley Cavaliere (50-metre butterfly and 100-metre freestyle) and Miranda Cavaliere (50-metre freestyle, 50-metre backstroke and 50-metre breast-

HEADS UP Liam Warren, seen above swimming the breaststroke, was one of 25 Merritt Otters swimmers who competed at the regional championships in Kelowna on the August long weekend. Photo courtesy of Michelle Zabek

stroke), along with Div. 3 swimmer Bianca Cavaliere (50-metre and 100-metre freestyle and 100-metre individual medley), Div. 7 swimmer and

Otters assistant coach Dierdre Holmwood (50-metre freestyle) and Div. 8 swimmer Koren Lefebvre (50-metre freestyle).

The Merritt Otters

also had four of their relay teams qualify for Provincials, all in Div. 5.

Bianca Cavaliere, Jensen Cavaliere, Jamie Neill and Laura Lefebvre will be swimming the girls 200-metre freestyle relay event.

The two Cavalieres and Neill will be joined

by Haley Zabek in the 200-metre medley relay.

Evin and Gabe Baird, along with Rahul Chhabra and Mathias Redknap will team up to swim the boys 200metre freestyle and medley relays.

Ashley and Miranda Cavaliere, as well as Neill all established personal bests (PBs) at the regional meet in Kelowna, as did Otters Evi Slanzi and Ayla Redknap in the six-andunder age group, and Cruz Slanzi and Isaac Asselstine in Div. 1.

fundraiser just a few days away

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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The Merritt Centennials 2nd Annual Golf Classic at the majestic Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club at Quilchena is just a couple of days away, and entries for the fundraising event on August 16 are filling up fast.

“We have room for just a handful of more teams of four,” said the Cents’ new marketing manager Dustin Scafe earlier this week. “We’d love to hear from a few more local golfers who would like to take part.

They can get in touch with me via email (marketing@merrittcenten-

nials.com), at the Cents marketing office (located across from the post office) or by calling me at 250-378-3604.”

The format for the 2014 Cents Golf Classic will be similar to last year’s sold-out event.

There’ll be 18 holes of golf (four-ball scramble, shotgun start) commencing at 1 p.m. at the award-winning Sagebrush links, followed by a delicious barbecue dinner served by the Centennials Booster Club, a cash bar and silent auction.

“We have a lot of Cents alumni coming for the event,” Scafe said, “including Chris Forsberg, Bobby Vermette, Dave Dunnigan and Paul

Kruse, along with current Centennials Malik Kaila, Rhett Willcox and Shane Paulsen.

“We’ve received a tremendous amount of support from the local business community,” Scafe said.

Participants can even arrange with him for accommodation at the Sagebrush, Scafe said, or take advantage of a free courtesy bus to and from town.

Silent auction prizes include an aerial tour of the Nicola Valley courtesy of Valley Helicopters, a geocaching package from Sun Country Tourism, a weekend getaway at Corbett Lake Lodge and lots of signed sports memorabilia from John Stuart Sports.

Tourond living proof you don’t ever have to slow down From Page 16 One of Tourond’s regular stomping grounds in the ’70s was the Skagit Speedway in Alger, Washington. He is the only Canadian to have ever won a series title at the iconic American track.

Tourond has always been a believer that you have to step out of your comfort zone if you want to improve.

“You never get better if you just race in your own backyard,” he said.

“You have to go places to get places.”

In the late ’80s, Tourond began racing regularly again at the Langley Speedway, and that’s where he first met Irwin.

“George started racing about the same time, and we both continued there for about 10 or 11 years. Then he retired and I moved on to other things. Last year, when I was racing at Agassiz, George came down into the pits and we got reacquainted. I asked him if he wanted to come down and give

me a hand. Basically, he’s been with me ever since.”

Tourond considers himself lucky to have a veteran presence like Irwin at his side.

“It’s hard to find people that knowledgeable and enthusiastic about [the sport],” he said.

One of Tourond’s many side trips in the world of stock car racing occurred in the early 2000s.

“I built myself an old-time ’36 Ford and began competing in the OTRA (Old Time Racers Association).

There were about 25 of us cars and we would race all over the place,” he said.

“Unfortunately, because the OTRA was based out of Victoria, it just got too expensive.

The last time I raced on the Island, it cost me $600 to get there and back.”

Tourond’s most recent foray into stock car racing began just last year — at the age of 76.

“I jumped into my son’s street stock and took it for a ride. It was

fun. So I built the car I have now, and I’ve been racing ever since at Agassiz.”

Asked why he just keeps coming back to the sport, Tourond said with a laugh, “It’s my drug of choice.”

The car Tourond currently races drew a lot of attention from other drivers in Merritt on the weekend.

“It’s an ’80 Camaro with an LS 5.3-litre engine straight out of a Chevy express van,” Tourand said. “It had 170,000 kilometres on it. We took the fuel injection off and put a four-barrel manifold on it with a little ‘brain

box’ to fire the ignition.

There’s no distributor.

It develops 310 horsepower at 5,500 rpm.

It doesn’t burn oil and can rev up to 6,000 rpm at 180 degrees all day long.”

Tourond and Irwin call their latest production a project car.

“We’re trying to get more people to run these engines because they’re way cheaper than running a 350 [horse-power]. My engine cost me $560 with taxes. A 350 can cost you anywhere from $3,000 to $9,000.”

For Tourond, the proof is in the pudding.

He currently sits fifth in

the standings down in Agassiz and more than holds his own against the bigger cars.

“Two weeks ago, they had a 100-lap main, and I led it for 45 laps until I lost my brakes. I still finished fifth.”

Tourond hopes to be back in Merritt for the Thanksgiving weekend doubleheader, and he plans to bring his two sons who race along, too.

“It’s great fun up here. I’m looking forward to it already.”

The August long weekend’s racing saw large, competitive fields in all four classes with

plenty of out-of-town cars and drivers. In the four-cylinder Bomber division, Lytton’s young Lloyd Morris continued to demonstrate skills beyond his years in posting the fastest time each day and winning a pair of races on Saturday.

Sunday, it was Pinantan Lake’s Tom Fowler who owned the podium, taking all three events.

In the Bomber six and eight-cylinder class, locals Brad Gillis and Bill Fader continued their season-long battle — Gillis winning four times and Fader taking the other two.

The nine-car Street category was the most

competitive it’s been all season. In addition to Tourond’s two wins, victories went to John Ashley from Kamloops and Penticton’s Warren Hubick.

Finally, in the alwaysintense Hobby class, Pemberton’s Kirk Frost was the big winner taking two checkered flags, followed by Damien Lindberg, Brad MacKay, Larry Ruttan, Jake Mills, Amy Parsons and Grant Powers – all with one win apiece.

The next racing date at the Merritt Speedway is on Saturday, August 23. Time trials start at 5 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

CORRECTION

The scores for two of the final games at the Merritt Mixed Slo-Pitch Championships on the July 26 and 27 weekend were incorrectly reported in the July 31 edition of the Merritt Herald. They should have read:

B FINAL

City Furniture 19 Be Riddled 13

C FINAL

IN MEMORIAM The August 2nd racing at the Merritt Speedway was preceded by a pair of honorary laps by in memory of long-time local stock car driver and volunteer Albert Kosolofski who passed away on July 19. Ian Webster/Herald

Not Even 16 Stone Cold 12 Sorry guys and gals for the mix-up!

Congratulations to everyone who took part.

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Kamloops golfers just love playing in Merritt Beauchamp wins his fifth men’s open title at Merritt Golf & Country Club

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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What is it about playing in the Nicola Valley that suits Kamloopsian golfers to a tee?

Just one month after Eagle Point’s Karen Mair-Valin pulled off a three-peat at the Merritt Golf and Country Club’s Coquihalla Ladies Open, defending champion Len Beauchamp from Sun Rivers made it two in a row at the Coyote Collision Men’s Open event on the weekend.

A scratch handicapper, Beauchamp now tops the list of all-time Merritt men’s open winners with five titles dating back to 2002.

That’s one more than Penticton’s Ovi Lepine who won on four occasions (including three in succession) beginning in 1989.

In warm, humid conditions, the 50-yearold Beauchamp shot a solid second-round score of four-under-par 68 on Sunday to post a 36-hole low-gross total of 138 — good for a seven-stroke victory over David Coldwell from Lillooet, the net runnerup for the second time in as many years.

Beauchamp’s winning score this year was just one shy of his record-setting total of 137 — set last year when he opened with a blistering round of 66 on day one of the tournament.

“Things were a little different this time around,” Beauchamp said in comparing his most recent pair of victories. “Last year, I started strong and basically just played not to lose on the second day.

This year was a struggle all the way. I didn’t feel comfortable all weekend. I haven’t been playing as much as I usually do, and my ball strike hasn’t been that good.

My putter has really bailed me out.”

Beauchamp’s approach game was none too shabby at times on the weekend, too. On the final hole

of the tournament, his drive clipped the trees on the right side of the fairway, leaving his ball in the rough. An exquisite iron shot that found the left side of the green was followed by an equally-impressive 15-foot putt for birdie and a lock on yet another men’s open title.

All in a day’s work for Beauchamp, an avid sportsman who prefers to wheel his golf bag around a course rather than drive a cart — even on the hottest of days.

In addition to finishing second low net for the second year in a row, Coldwell also had to settle for the runnerup position in the low gross competition, losing to Mission’s Kent Gibson on a complicated retrogression (count back).

Gibson, for his part, played out of his mind.

The 12-handicapper shot rounds of 77 and 78 on a weekend that saw the greens run hard and fast.

“I was pretty happy with the result,” Gibson said. “It was the best two rounds I’ve played in probably four years.”

Gibson went on to explain that major back surgery in October of 2011 knocked him out of the game he loves for over 18 months.

“I couldn’t even walk for the first three months,” he said, “and couldn’t do anything for a year and a half.”

Gibson is one of a strong contingent of golfers from Mission who make the MGCC men’s open a regular stop on their golfing schedule.

“I love the course in Merritt,” Gibson said.

“The first four holes, you can just blast away.

The next five, you really have to get down to business.”

Third low net on the weekend was Merritt’s Adrian Reynoldson with a 146 total, one better than club mate Curtis Sloan at 147.

“It was hard work out there,” Reynoldson said immediately following the conclusion of his

2014 COYOTE COLLISION MEN’S OPEN

August 9-10 • Merritt Golf & Country Club Results Overall Low Gross Len Beauchamp 138 Overall Low Net Kent Gibson 131

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

Darrell Coldwell 145 Adrian Reynoldson 146 Curtis Sloan 147 Jeff Fedato 134 Jim Murdoch 136 David Morrison 137

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

Tom Lutz 158 Len Castle 159 Rob Trouton 160 Brian Niehaus 139 Sud Mann 140 Ron Sanders 141

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

Rob Henderson 165 Merle Ross 167 George Stirling 175 Bob Enns 138 Paul Hangle 141 Bob Chute 144

Flight #4 LINKSMEN (Above) Kamloops golfer Len Beauchamp was unbeatable again this year, winning the Coyote Collision Men’s Open at the Merritt Golf and Country Club on the weekend by a seven-shot margin. He has won the annual tournament a record five times. (Below) Merritt’s Jim Murdoch lines up a putt during final round action on Sunday. (Below right) Adrian Reynoldson successfully blasts out of the sand on the 18th hole on Sunday. Ian Webster/Herald

round on Sunday.

The most-interestingshot award of this year’s Coyote Collision men’s open almost certainly goes to Merritt’s own Rick Olsen.

The wily veteran ran his third shot on the par-five fourth hole across the golf course parking lot, past the gazebo and club house to a sliver of turf on the back side of the building.

Unsure whether to

play his lie as a hazard or out-of-bounds, Olsen played both a drop and a provisional, eventually settling for a score of eight on the 529-yard, par-five hole.

The next scheduled events at the Merritt Golf and Country Club are the Challenge of the Decades on September 5, followed by the ladies’ and men’s Fall Scrambles on September 6 and 7 respectively.

1st Low Gross 2nd Low Gross 3rd Low Gross 1st Low Net 2nd Low Net 3rd Low Net

Bob LeBaron 174 Ernie Jones 179 Gene McArthur 180 Dale Stoppler 137 Lloyd Slack 138 Richard Magnusson 140

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North American Indigenous Games: an experience of a lifetime

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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For seven aboriginal youth of the Nicola Valley, their participation in the 2014 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) will be something they will never forget.

The seven – Jaime Blankinship, Thomas Manuel-Hanuse, Sunshine O’Donovan, Dakota Grismer-Voght, Payikeesik Beatty-Smith, Denny Thomas and Nathan Tom – were part of the 500-member Team BC that competed in this year’s NAIG championships from July 20 to 27 in Regina, Sask.

All told, over 3,500 young athletes from all over North America took part in this year’s Games, which saw competition in 15 different sports.

The North American Indigenous Games have been held intermittently since 1990. The multisport spectacle promotes and encourages the cultural, spiritual and traditional values of First Nations people. The theme of the 2014 NAIG was ‘Raising the Bar.’ After seven days of competition, British Columbia emerged as the overall champions with 160 medals, including 63 gold. Saskatchewan was a close second with 159 medals. B.C. also won the ‘team spirit’ award.

Archery For 19-year-old Jaime Blankinship, Regina was her second trip to the North American Indigenous Games for archery. She competed six years ago in Cowichan on Vancouver Island – at the tender age of 13.

Blankinship was born and raised in the Nicola Valley, although she spent most of her high school years in Vancouver and Victoria while her mom pursued two post-secondary degrees.

Today, Blankinship resides in Vancouver.

She is about to begin her second year of English studies at Vancouver Community College with the aim of someday becoming a teacher.

STICK BOYS Dakota Grismer-Voght (left) and Payikeesik Beatty-Smith were members of the Team BC U16 box lacrosse team at the 2014 NAIG. Ian Webster/Herald

RIGHT ON THE MARK Nineteen-year-old Jaime Blankinship has been competing in archery since she was 13 years old. She attended her second North American Indigenous Games in Regina. Photo submitted

The Lower Nicola Indian Band member first took up archery in 2007 at the age of 12.

“My mom was always trying to get both my sister and I into new and different things. I tried archery once and loved it. I was hooked,” she said.

When the family moved to Port Coquitlam, Blankinship joined the Burke Mountain Archery Club.

She continues to be a member to this day.

“Archery just grounds me, and makes me feel whole as a person,” she said. “It takes me away from the rest of my daily life – my work and my studies. It’s a peaceful place. Your body and mind need to be so relaxed.”

“Archery has made such a difference in her life,” said Jennie Blankinship, Jaime’s mother.

When she first started archery, Blankinship tried a traditional ‘bare’ bow and loved it. She’s never switched to the more intricate and technical

compound bows that are now available on the market. The simplicity of the traditional bow is what appeals to her.

“There are so many levels in the sport, and you constantly set each new level as a goal. It’s always new and challenging. That’s what I love – the challenge.”

Blankinship did not medal in Regina, but still enjoyed every minute of her experience.

“Even though I didn’t win, I had a good meet and made lots of friends – from B.C. and from other provinces.”

Asked about her future in archery, Blankinship said, “I want to compete until I can’t pick up a bow anymore.”

Lacrosse A pair of 16-year-olds from the Nicola Valley – Dakota Grismer-Voght and Payikeesik BeattySmith – were members of the B.C. U16 boy’s box lacrosse team that competed in Regina.

Both boys had their challenges in getting to

Regina. Beatty-Smith had injured his hand in the final game of league playoffs in June and was only cleared to play for Team BC the week of the Games.

Grismer-Voght had to endure a 17-hour car ride from Nanaimo (where he played in the B.C. Summer Games).

He missed the opening ceremonies and Team BC’s first game against New York, but was good to go the rest of the way.

Team BC won their second round robin game, 14-1 over Alberta, but lost in the semifinals to Ontario, 8-5, and to Manitoba, 13-10, in the battle for the bronze medal.

“I think that if our team played to its potential, we could have won the bronze medal, and maybe even competed for the gold,” GrismerVoght said. “Because the Games were the first time we were all playing together, it took us a while to get dialed in.”

Grismer-Voght and Beatty-Smith loved their time in Regina – especially the opening ceremonies at Mosaic Stadium, home of the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders, and the cultural village located at the University of Regina.

“My favorite part was the trading at the end,” said Beatty-Smith. “You got to meet so many people, and trade for different things. I managed to get a team jersey from the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) of New York and one from Team EDN (Eastern Door and North). It was pretty cool.”

Riflery Between them, the Nicola Valley’s two riflery

representatives – 14-yearold Sunshine O’Donovan and 18-year-old Thomas Manuel-Hanuse brought home no fewer than six medals from Regina.

Competing in the U16 female division of .22 rifle, O’Donovan won silver in the prone position and bronze medals in three-position (prone, kneeling, standing) and in combined.

“I was very happy with my scores,” she said. “Two of them were personal bests – the 189 out of 200 on one target in the prone position, and the 556 out of a possible 600 total score for prone.”

Manuel-Hanuse also set some PBs en route to winning a silver and two bronze medals of his own in the U19 male division.

“My day one score in three-position, 553 out of 600, was the best I’ve ever done,” he said. “I was actually in first place after the first day, but had to settle for second at the end of the competition.”

O’Donovan felt inspired the moment she arrived at Vancouver airport for the Team BC charter flight to Regina.

“I could feel the buzz in the air. It was so great to be there with all these aboriginal athletes who were excited about their sport.”

One of the highlights of the Games for O’Donovan was the weather that hit Regina on the third day of competition.

“There was a severe storm warning and the possibility of a tornado,” she said. “Some people even said they could see the tornado forming.

There was heavy rain, high winds and even hail the size of golf balls. At the cultural village, a lot of the merchandise tents

STRAIGHT SHOOTERS Thomas Manuel-Hanuse (left) and Sunshine O’Donovan were multiple-medal winners in rifle shooting at the 2014 NAIG. Photos submitted

were blown down and away, but the beautiful traditional teepees that had been set up withstood the weather perfectly – probably because of their shape.”

O’Donovan intends to continue her training with the Kamloops Target Sports Association. She has her eye set on the Richmond Hibernation Match in November, and the provincial championships next spring.

Manuel-Hanuse is uncertain he will continue with competitive shooting. The high school graduate and avid hunter is planning to work for his uncle in Grande Prairie this coming year, then enroll in the resource management program at the University of Vancouver Island with the aim of becoming a conservation

officer.

Softball Denny Thomas and Nathan Tom, both 15, were members of Team BC’s U16 male softball team in Regina. Dallas Lindley was also scheduled to participate but broke his leg playing high school rugby in the spring.

With just two tournaments under their belts prior to NAIG, the B.C. team was relatively inexperienced. It managed to win two games — 21-14 over Team EDN and 7-0 against Ontario — to finish fifth overall.

“I thought that we did great considering we were playing for the first time as a complete team,” Thomas said. “I really enjoyed playing for Team BC.”

Thank You Nicola Valley Thunder Bantam Lacrosse team placed 4th at provincials in Victoria, BC. We would like to thank the following businesses for their excellent support: Coldwater Hotel, CUPE, Grad Class 2014, H Silvey, Tolko Industries, Triple G Logging, Valley First, Walmart, Fountain Tire, Bob Reichert, Joco Transport, Secure All, Pharmasave, and Tracker Sportswear

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Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring your lunch and listen to the music. August 15 & 16 Breaking Bad (Ryhthmic Blues).

COMMUNITY GARDENS

Check out the Community Garden and experience a relaxing outdoor yoga adventure among the plants. Ever y Thursday 5:15 - 5:45 pm. A new instructor ever y week.

The gardens are located behind the hospital.

NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET

Nicola Valley Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ever y Saturday rain or shine, in the parking lot beside the Baillie House.

Come down and enjoy fresh home grown veggies, flowers, baking, arts and crafts made and grown here in our Nicola Valley.

A great place to socialize and enjoy the day. Vendors call Market Manager: Lang Mackenzie 250-939-8605 or Sue 250-378-2031

RISING FROM THE ASHES F ire relief fundraisers for Earth Walker Spiritual Shop. You can either donate money to the bank account set up at CIBC or drop off your bottle donations to the bottle depot.

SPENCES BRIDGE FARMER MARKET Spences Bridge Farmers and Flea Market - Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Spences Bridge Community Hall on Hwy #8, May to October.

MERRITT DANCE SOCIETY Ongoing pre-registration.

For more information contact Selena at 250-3787266

MERRITT MINOR HOCKEY Register for the 2014/15 season at merrittminorhockey.com. Call 250-378-6827 for more information

volunteers needed The Navy League is in need of officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps.

Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet ever y Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have past experience or are interested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us.

Ellen 250-280-6944, Debra 250-280-4086 or email at nlccventure@gmail.com

Knitwits Love to knit or crochet? Or are you a novice interested in learning more about knitting or crocheting in a friendly and welcoming setting? Come on down to Brambles Baker y Thursday evenings. Bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.

COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY The Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will be holding a weekly creative art session, in the artists room at the Art Galler y, ever y Thursday between 4

p.m. and 8 p.m. Ever yone welcome to stop in and see their work.

- shut-in lucheon) Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m.

All seniors welcome.

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Mar vellous Mutts & Rehoming Merritt Branch, are always looking for foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, until they find a furever home, please contact Margie at newbark_rescue@ hotmail.com.

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1899 Quilchena Ave. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sundays - for children ages 4 to 8 years. Children learn of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love through stories, music, crafts and fun.

More information: Gail 250378-9706

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We are starting a new club in town for flying model aircraft. We fly at various locations around town. New members welcome. For more info, call Jack 250378-4371.

Merritt senior centre Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: Crib & Whist 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m. (third week

Positions now available for Senior-In-Training .

Applicants must be 40 years or older. Qualifications include a willingness to have fun and enjoy the company of others. Contact Seniors Association at 250-3783763 for more information.

Royal canadian legion Tuesday - Darts: 7:00 p.m.

Friday - Frosty Friday 5:00 p.m.

Saturdays - Meat draw: 2:30 p.m.

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

378-3513 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre 250-378-5550 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.

2050 Merritt Ave. 250-378-2095 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group.

Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m.

250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc.

Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 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 7 p.m.

Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca N.V. 4-H Club Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-378-5028 Nicola Valley Better Breathers Third Wednesdays 1 p.m.

Trinity United - 250-378-6266

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N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 NVCAC Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery.

250-378-6515 www.nvartscouncil.com N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m.

2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday 7 p.m.

2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 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. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m.

For locations, 250-378-2536 Pathfinders Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadets Tuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250572-3775

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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 & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers Guild Tamarack Gardens every other Thursday at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787.

Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m.

250-378-6779 Soup Bowl Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Central School - 250-315-7410 Teen Centre / Fireside Thursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m.

250-378-5660 Valley Scrapbooking 250-936-8298 Valley Visual Artists General club information Fran McMurchy 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

Anglican Church Hall Al 378-7402 Jack 378-2662 Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Archery Practice Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Gun Range Contact BJ Moore for more info 250-280-0304 Brownies Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-315-7410 CMHA - Merritt Clubhouse Fireside Center - 2026 Granite Ave. Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pm Shirley 250-378-5660 Central School Pac First Tuesday 7 p.m.

Lunchroom - 250-378-4892 Community Choir Mondays 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Crossroads Youth Min. Tuesdays 7 - 9 p.m.

Crossroads Community Church 250-378-2911 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. 250-3786212.

Girl Guides Wednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Curling League Wednesdays 6 & 8 p.m.

Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Living With Loss Support Group No meeting in June, July, & August. Support still available. Call Marilyn at 250-

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help us reach our goal Would you like to see a movie theatre in Merritt, then the Merritt Community Cinema Soceity can use your help!

Phase 2 has started.

Goal to reach $144,000 for design & architect fees

For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794

If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Merritt Community Cinema Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3

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KERRY RICHARD ASHLEY

Mourners need brave souls who dare to hold them, touch them and to stay rather than leave when the tears begin to flow.

1948-2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kerry Richard Ashley on August 4th 2014 at the age of 66 years.

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Kerry will be lovingly remembered by his wife Waylene, daughter Lisa, son Mark, sister Karen Ebbett (Jim) and two nieces Rachel and Melanie

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Help Wanted AD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKERS NEEDED MUST HAVE:

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Please fax your resume to

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Ebbett as well as many family and friends.

He is predeceased by his father Richard (Dick)

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Fogden Ashley (2003) his mother, Eileen Flora Ashley

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(2013) and brother Karl (1954).

Kerry was born in Merritt in 1948 and lived all his life here except to go to BCIT. He then returned and worked over 40 years at what is now Tolko Industries Ltd. Kerry was a avid hockey fan and could be found at the rink when not at home. With

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At times Kerry just loved to get away and relax at these times you could nd him camping at Monck Park also one of his favourites A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 16th at 11:00 am

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at St. Michael’s Anglican Church. Tea to follow in the hall.

In lieu of donations please consider giving a unit of blood in Kerry’s memory.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com

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A FUNERAL PRE PLANNING ADVISOR

will be available at the Merritt Funeral Chapel on the second and fourth Friday of the month, between the hours of 10am – 3pm (or by appointment).

A Personal Planning Guide will be provided.

Mike Mitchell August 3, 1957 August August A t 7, 7 2014 On Thursday August 7,2014, Mike passed away after a short courageous battle with cancer. Born in St Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver on August 3, 1957, Mike moved to Merritt where he had many friends that considered him part of their families.

Mike wore many hats from babysitter to carpenter labourer. Uncle and most of all a very dear friend who would give you all he had or help out in any way he could.

Maybe it was an ear to listen or a place to stay, he was always the rst to offer help. As our children grew up, Uncle Mike would keep an eye out for them when they were out and about.

Mike is predeceased by his mother Mary and his father Louie. He leaves behind his sisters, Barbara (Calgary) and Beverly(Calgary) and brothers Allan (Vancouver) and Bob (Calgary) and numerous adopted nieces and nephews.

In lieu of owers donations can be made to the charity of your choice in Mike’s name.

A celebration of life will be held behind Lake View Gas station in Quilchena on Saturday August 16,2014 (weather permitting). It will be a potluck dinner so bring your favorite dishes and lawn chairs.

For more information please call 250-315-4966 or 250-378-2107

Thursday - Friday after 4pm

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

FULL-TIME CAREGIVER WANTED FOR SENIOR Individual can be live-in or live-out dependent on individual need. Some medical background would be an asset, but not required.

Essential job requirements include: assist with bathing, dressing and personal care, light housekeeping and laundry, assist with oral meds, preparation of meals/snacks/refreshments and taking senior to doctor appts. Quality care and companionship are necessity. Call 250-255-6843

Lost & Found LOST at Helmer Lake on July 22, grey/brown plastic tote with dark lid. Reward offered.

Call Dwight at 250-295-3787

Help Wanted HELP WANTED COOK REQUIRED

Cook needed to prepare WESTERN FOOD at Starz Indian Cuisine Call 250-280-9000 to apply

Trades, Technical Looking for a heavy duty mechanic for a busy shop in Kamloops full benefits great wage no night or shift work please fax or e-mail resume to Fountain Tire Kamloops 916 Yellowhead Hwy V2H1A2 fax number 250.851.7619 e-mail f105@fountaintire.com ROPER Ventures Ltd. is seeking equipment operators or contractors for their stump-todump logging crews. Currently, we are seeking: Experienced Processor Operators The work is less than one hour out of Rocky Mountain House.

Call 403-669-7476 or email susanr@roperventures.ca All equipment is non-smoking and successful applicants must complete substance impairment testing before commencing work.

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FAMILY THERAPIST - MERRITT, BC Nicola Family Therapy, a small but dynamic nonprot counselling agency is currently seeking applications for a full-time family therapist (37.5 hrs/ week).

Experience in personal counseling and group therapy will be an asset. A strong working understanding of women’s issues and the impact of gender and power as contributing factors towards family and relationship violence is essential. Applicants must have a degree in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or related discipline.

Closing date: August 28, 2014.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: Nicola Family Therapy PO Box 968, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 Or Email Agency Director: sheri.bishop@nicolafamilytherapy.ca

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

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