Merritt Herald - November 25, 2014

LAND SWAP PAGE 9

STUDENTS HEADED TO GREY CUP PAGE 10

SLOAN MEET AND GREET PAGE 25

Nicola Valley’s News Voice Since 1905

merrittherald.com

bcclassified.com

MERRITT HERALD FREE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014 • MERRITT NEWSPAPERS

MARVELOUS MINIATURES The storefront windows of Vision Quest Optical are a wee winter wonderland.

An entire miniature village, donated by Merrittonian Marguerite Kempin, is set up in the Quilchena Avenue store’s windows.

The display took hours and hours to set up, and features everything from carnival rides to carollers.

At night, the setup comes to life with lights and sparkle.

Emily Wessel/Herald

Winter conditions hit highways Compact snow and slushy conditions met the highways in the Southern Interior this week.

Over 40 centimetres of snow has fallen on the Coquihalla since Monday and Environment Canada is calling for much more of the white stuff in the coming days.

Crashes over the last couple of days have closed both the Coquihalla and Connector highways.

Both directions of Highway 97C were closed 15 kilometres east of Logan Lake for five hours Wednesday morning.

On Tuesday evening, a crash about 20 kilometres south of Merritt on Highway 5 closed the road southbound, while another crash closed the highway northbound at Merritt.

Yet another crash closed Highway 5 northbound at Merritt Wednesday afternoon.

Longtime volunteer to lead Christmas parade

By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

reporter@merrittherald.com

Given her selfless contributions in the community, longtime Merritt resident Bev Stanich was a natural choice to marshal this year’s Country Christmas parade.

Linda Baird of the Country Christmas Committee said Stanich, her friend and neighbour, even has a Santa Claus-like style of giving.

“If there’s somebody sick or shut in, a bag of muffins or bag of something [will] appear at your door,” Baird said.

“I like to bake, let’s put it that way,” Stanich said.

Each year, the Country Christmas Committee chooses a community mem-

Longtime Merrittonian Bev Stanich will be the marshal at this year’s Country Christmas parade. Stanich was chosen by the Country Christmas Committee for her countless contributions to the community over the years.

Michael Potestio/Herald

ber to marshal the parade.

Stanich was chosen because she’s someone who donates

her time to the community in the absence of accolades.

Baird said when she told

Stanich she was chosen to be the parade marshal, Stanich’s response was one of humility.

When asked if she was excited to be parade marshal, as expected, Stanich showed her modesty.

“I just feel a little bad about it because there are so many people [who] do so many more things than I do,” Stanich told the Herald.

As parade marshal, Stanich will ride in the lead car in the parade, which features floats from a variety of businesses and organizations in the community.

Stanich said the people of the Nicola Valley have plenty of community spirit.

“Every time there’s something to raise funds [for], everybody turns up

and does their share. It’s marvelous,” Stanich said.

Stanich described the light-up night parade as “magical.”

This will be the first time she will lead the Country Christmas parade, but Stanich does have prior experience as a parade marshal.

In 1992, she won a Citizen of the Year award and marshalled the now-defunct Labour Day parade.

Baird described Stanich as an “all-around citizen.”

Stanich, originally from the Kootenays, moved to the Nicola Valley with her family in 1962. As she raised her children, she volunteered her time in the community.

Some of the local organizations Stanich belongs to include the Patricia Rebekah

Lodge #33 — a charitable organization that supports numerous local projects such as Christmas hampers — and the Nicola Valley Women’s Institute, which also gives funds to various groups and projects in the area.

Stanich also belongs to the Merritt Senior Citizens Association, and for 12 years operated the Merritt Life Line, which involved providing seniors with life alert machines to press in the event of a fall from which they couldn’t get up.

“I can think of at least three ladies that we saved,” Stanich said.

The Country Christmas parade gets underway at 7 p.m. on Friday with Stanich leading the way.

NEW dq.ca Chicken Wrap Meal Grilled or Crispy Deluxe Cheeseburger Meal

Upgrade your sundae to a small Blizzard TREAT for fgfg $

1

3-pc.Chicken Strip Meal

For a limited time!

3673 DeWolf Way, Merritt BC

250-378-5030

2 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Outgoing school trustees leave legacy Two trustees for School District 58 had their final meeting in Merritt on Nov. 19.

Long-time Merritt politician David Laird was unsuccessful in his bid for re-election as TNRD rural school trustee. “I’ve been involved in politics for at least 18 years in local government in one form or another. I’ve sat on just about every board in the area. The past three years have been excellent. Best group of people I’ve worked with in public life and it was great being here,� Laird said to a round of applause from fellow trustees.

Board chair Gordon Comeau commended Laird for his three years of service and for using his contracting expertise to help with various SD58 projects, including the recent construction of NicolaCanford Elementary.

After more than three decades working in and for the school district, trustee Richie Gage chose not to run for re-election.

Throughout his career, Gage was a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, superintendent, and school board trustee. “I’ve been really honoured to serve all those years in five

different schools as principal and teacher and spend 15 years in the district office and be involved in hiring so many of the teachers we still have,� Gage said.

Gage said he feels lucky to have worked in a district where administration and board trustees get along. “Particularly this group has always got along so well and is always focused on students,� he said.

Comeau said Gage’s commitment to working with area First Nations to improve education for all will be his legacy.

“Good Care with a Good Heart.�

Physiotherapy Services in Merritt

THE ONCE A YEAR COUNTRY CHRISTMAS WEEKEND EVENT!

MOONLIGHT

FRIDAY NOV. 28TH 9AM - MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NOV. 29TH 9AM - 6PM

#IHN;=N IOL +;GFIIJM /@@C=? 4I>;S NI "IIE 9IOL 4BOLM>;S !JJICHNG?HN 2?ACMN?L?> 0BSMCINB?L;JCMN 3?LPC=?M /@@?L?>

• Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) for Chronic Pain

Using acupuncture needles to treat tight, shortened, and tensed-up muscle bands, which can contribute to abnormal functioning of the nervous system.

• Ultrasound Therapy

For pain relief from sprain/strains injuries to soft-tissue like muscle, ligaments, etc.

No Referral Required

• Manual Therapy

Hands-on treatment option for treating stiff joints and tight muscles.

• Exercise Therapy

Exercise prescription, training, education for building muscular endurance, strength, improving posture, improving work and sports performance.

• Post-Surgical or Post-Fracture Rehabilitation

Treat pain, swelling, stiffness, mobility and strength issues.

• Sports Injuries

Hockey, skiing, curling - sprain/strain injuries.

Call our Kamloops Office to Book Your Appointment with

UP TO

TWO DAYS ONLY

50

% OFF ENT EN EENTIRE N NTI TTIR IIR IRE RE SST STORE TORREE

Robinder “Robin� Gill, BPT, MPT-Australia

Like us on

Ph: (250) 376-1141 E: nkamloopsphysio@gmail.com Registered Physical Therapist

www.northkamloopsphysiotherapy.com

DOWNTOWN MERRITT: #120 1700 Garcia St. Railyard Mall

CLOTHING MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS SHOWN

250-378-5217

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 • 3

www.merrittherald.com

NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Author itching to share stories

By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

newsroom@merrittherald.com

For Merritt author Catherine Wayne, inspiration for her first children’s book is at once near and far.

The idea for Too Many Pets came all the way from Iceland via her nine-year-old granddaughter.

The book tells the story of Edda Melkorka (Wayne’s granddaughter’s namesake), an Icelandic girl who decides to keep a few lice she picks up at school as pets.

However, she soon realizes that lice don’t make very good pets.

Wayne said the decision to use her granddaughter as the main character in her stories was an obvious one, as the real Edda has all kinds of interesting stories, ideas and anecdotes.

The two keep close with weekly “meetings� over Skype. “We get on Skype and we talk about what’s going on at school, what part she has in the school play, what she learned at dance classes,� Wayne said.

The culture in Iceland also features in the book, as Edda collects more lice and searches for names by the dozen for her new ‘pets’, using Icelandic volcanoes

Merritt author Catherine Wayne will sign copies of her book Too Many Pets at Creative Company on Saturday. Emily Wessel/Herald

and the names of the 13 Icelandic Yule Lads.

She said her books can introduce kids in B.C. to the culture of Iceland, which could capture

their imaginations with its creative lore.

The book is also being translated into Icelandic and will be for sale there as well, Wayne said.

Too Many Pets is the first instalment in a series of books about Edda co-authored by Wayne and her daughter (Edda’s mother) Robyn Mitchell.

The book was illustrated

by Pennsylvania-based Cindy Strosser, who Wayne met through Virginia-based Mascot Books.

Strosser’s illustrations bear a striking resemblance to the real Edda, Wayne said. “We sent her some photos of Edda and she just took it from there,� she said. “The illustrations are just fabulous — vibrant colours and this goofy little girl.�

Wayne, a recent retiree from a career training institution, said she’s excited to be working on a creative endeavour. “I went from being Ms. Bylaw Enforcement Officer to grandma who writes books,� she said with a laugh.

And as for what the real Edda thinks about being the main character in a series of books? “She wants to know if she’s famous,� Wayne laughed.

Wayne will be launching the book at Creative Company on Saturday between 2 and 4 p.m.

She’s also got a reading lined up at Collettville Elementary School on Dec. 17.

Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ merrittherald

Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ MerrittHerald

GOOD MORNING! Opinion ------------------------------------------ 6-7 Health --------------------------------------------- 23 Sports --------------------------------------------- 24 Classifieds --------------------------------------- 26 TODAY’S HERALD FLYERS *Selected distribution Ann-Louise Jewel Staples* Extra Foods* Drug Trading• Home Hardware Songbook Century 21 Mark’s Work WearLondon Drugs* house* Natures Fare* Jysk Princess Auto* Source* Visons Electronics* Coopers Surplus Herbys Canadian Tire Rona Pharmasave Safeway

DID YOU PICK UP TUESDAY’S HERALD? LOCKED OUT PAGE 3 merrittherald .com

Nov. 25 Headlines Available at newsstands today.

Water damage to Collettville gym fixed School District 58 is going after a contractor for the $10,000 deductible it paid out earlier this year for damage to its gym.

The damage was caused by the sprinklers in the gym being triggered by the summer heat.

The total damage was estimated at $190,000.

A subsequent investigation revealed the sprinkler heads weren’t correctly installed or weren’t the correct ones.

The gym has been fully reopened since Oct. 6.

Student safety an issue on Lindley Creek Road The board of trustees for School District 58 will be letting

the new City of Merritt council know about its concerns for student safety along Lindley Creek Road.

At their regular meeting in Merritt on Nov. 19, trustees said they’d like to see a sidewalk built on Lindley Creek Road, which is used by students who walk to Collettville and Central Elementary schools.

The district sent a letter to the City of Merritt about two years ago requesting a sidewalk on that road.

Board chair Gordon Comeau said re-sending the letter to the new city council, which will take over in December, will outline their concerns and re-ignite the conversation.

Another issue with student

safety is the road has heavy truck traffic as it leads to the entrance of Tolko.

Another possibility to address student safety is to redirect truck traffic and ask the city to rezone the turn from Midday Valley Road to Lindley Creek so trucks don’t use that portion of the road, trustees said.

The school board said ideally, trucks would be diverted from that stretch of road and the city would put a sidewalk in.

SD58 won’t foot bill for Princeton playground The school district won’t be paying for a replacement playground at Princeton’s Lions Park, board chairman Gordon

Comeau told fellow trustees at their regular meeting on Nov. 19.

The property on which the playground equipment sits in the Allison Flats area of Princeton was willed to SD58 to be used for the betterment of the community. That community’s Lions Club raised the money to purchase a playground, which is now well-worn.

The district signed a 25-year lease with the Town of Princeton that specifies the town is responsible for maintaining, fixing or replacing the landscaping and playground equipment. The lease agreement expires in 2016.

Comeau said the playground equipment no longer meets safety standards and needs to be replaced.

DriveBC.ca | ShiftIntoWinter.ca

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER

SPORTS DAY

1905

Grand open ing

IN MER RITT PAGE 8 bcclassified.c om

25, 2014

• MERR ITT NEWS PAPER S

The Rockin’ River Music Festival announ Nashville-based ced Monda Dierks Bentley country y that supersta r 2015 festival will headlin e its Bentley in Merritt.

Association is a Country Music AwardGramm y-nomin winning and ated musicia with at least n the country a dozen No. 1 hits charts to The country his name. on music festival relocating is grounds to the Merritt festival next ly growing summer after six years. in Mission for steadithe past It runs from July 30 to 2015.

Aug. 2,

FREE

WEEKE ND WARRI OR Sharon Foster she put togetherfrom Kelowna shows off at the Weekend event held a page scrapboo the Civic this past Friday through Sunday king Centre. at Thirty-eigh came to t people from around take a pot luck part in the event, the region which scrapboo dinner, card-mak ing, digital featured king and classes.

Crop weekends Merritt (with are held once a month City of Merritta break in Decembe in leisure program r) and are Scrapboo king. hosted by a Valley Foster said she was albums before working on finishing her children, up, come some who home for the holidays. are all grown Michael Potestio/He rald

for new $6 -million el ementary

By Michae l Potestio THE HERAL Comeau reporter@m D errittherald.c district said the fact the om It’s a project had funds toward a long time that’s been the project to put make it Thursday, coming, and a reality. helped Canford the new Nicola-on In total, Construct ion of a 58 contrib School District School Elementary new Elementa opened window ry School Nicola-Canford mately $1.4uted approxiits doors to membe s is now complete natural that let in more million project, munity. rs of the com.

Michael Potestio/He light, Bergma while the to the familiar said. rald of Educat nn Ministr sights at “We’ve Canford, Nicolawanted Also new lion’s shareion put in the y replace to however, Nicola-Canfor gym, kinderg of the are meeting to the school as the at $4.8 for probab d million. funding arten and the come equipperooms, which ly eight School library wereroom “There years,�

District intact — mer switche d with dimleft we were was no way that 58 tary-tre asurer Kevinsecregoing to modific albeit with some ber brightn s that remem do it without told the be able ations.

Black ess settings Herald.

Renova the ministr to He said support Comm these rooms. ,� y’s is expecte tion of the gym used by dent Steve SD58 superin toured theunity members are a d in the McNiven tenfunctions variety of school spring.

The buildin which is new school, SD58 is g housing part of StrongS one of foursaid. ing assistansuch as learnschool districts try of Educat the Ministart, ce, or by early learnin a school-based school’s classroo in the province using the lion modula ion’s $10-mi counsellors. ms g program children can work. where student Bergma program r school pilot l- lar school the pilot modufor five and s program now attache to renew modate ing these nn said havunder, is “It allows infrastructure Prince George . special educati aging meeting d to for Before the and was flexibility a school. the First and Nisga’a a huge priorityrooms , Nechak the New modulain rural B.C. in how lot more rooms.

Nations on program renovation, the school. also receive o your classroo you run for the funding r classrooms were . d m,� Nicoladetache operated out of Canford This new The bathroo SD58 is The project for and then built off-site d room. a the reconstructed m sinks have a computfacility doesn’t also located School Elementary Comea under the largest one Lower Nicola are principal in program allows for u said this school mann said.

Burt Berg- rather laptop er room, but restrooms, outside the to the old The school . school. replace mann said something Berg- sion of thephysical expanThe previoucarts.

Bergma open concep now has SD58 chairm building allows nn told an more modula s school 11 classroo ald the school with the Heran Gordon project spacest with shared had check and see thatstaff to rs in case there is said. Howevms, Bergmann are washin nine classroo has about branch students off the an g halls betwee ing er, most ms for its dents and influx of sturooms in students.

He said their hands. of the 145 n the are neededadditional rooms are larger the new school employed this concept was split One classroom MERRITT HERALD is . in two to in schools ones, he than the old Lower Mainla “It does accomin the Runners convene for Merritt race said. bility, whereaallow for flexihelp reduce nd, and can The school bullying has large and mortar, s [with] bricks bathroo in ms.

MER ME you really you might say, ER RR RR There are RIT ITT T HER still some have is whatcan’t. What you ALD you have,�

Comeau Family of Darcie Clarke defends NCR Reform Act said.

D-DAY MEMORIES PAGE 3

ORGA

PAGE 4

Nicola Valley’s News Voice

merrittherald.com

Since 1905

bcclassified.com

$

By Michael Potestio Kamloops. He was one of THE HERALD the last to cross the finish line but reporter@merrittherald.com when the crowd, which had amassed back at Merritt held its fourth annual the starting MASSAGE line in Voght Park, saw Country Run Sunday and him heading to the finish, the event everyone saw people of all ages participate cheered. Oborne even went PROGRAM PROGRA back to the 5K, 10K and half-marathon in runs. jog a bit with Butcher.

RA In total, there were about AM Butcher started running PAGE 300 parmarathons M merrittherald.com ticipants, said event organizer when he retired at age 66 and said 5 Mary Jorgensen. his daughter was a big inspiration for The 5K had 157 runners, him. and the 10K attracted 100 participants. “She’s done the Ironman [triathThirty-three people ran the lon] and she led the way. half[She] said, marathon. ‘Dad, why don’t you run?’ so I did,�

Former Rotary Club of Merritt said Butcher. bcclassified.com president Darch Oborne Families came out to run particias well. pated in the half-marathon Helen Asseltine and her eight-yearrace. The 68-year-old is an avid runner, old daughter Paige finished having the 5K completing three marathons race together. Her husband in Graeme days just two weeks ago. When 53 and six-year-old son Isaac asked were not how he manages to run so far behind. Even her mother-in-law, much in such a short period of time, Bernice Asseltine, 82, took Oborne on the 5K answered, “You gotta do it race at the Country Run. while you’re young. “This was her first 5K and our first time doing it together,�it was Helen said about running the race with her daughter.

SU S SUCCESS UC CESS

BOWLERS

Nicola N Nicol i ola

OFF TO THE RACES Seven-year-old Calvin Little leads a pack of races attracted participants runners in the 5K at the Merritt from all walks of life and from Country Run on Sunday. The as far away as Ontario. Ian Webster/Herald

Mother of triple murder

By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

newsroom@merrittherald.com

Family members of a woman whose children were murdered their father in Merritt in 2008 by are speaking up in support of the Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act. The act would change the release reviews for those found not criminally responsible from annual hearings to hearings every three years, which Darcie Clarke’s family members say will correct an imbalance in the current review system. “What is being proposed is what

“Relative to tomorrow, I’m young,� he told the Herald.

Another relatively young runner to take part in the half-marathon was 78-year-old Bruce Butcher from

victims says Bill C-54 protects

we – the families of victims all across Canada – have been asking for: people found not criminally responsible get better supports than are currently in place; the community as a whole receives the protections [it] deserve[s]; and the families of victims finally get more time to heal,� reads a statement released

by Clarke and her cousin, Stacy Galt, on the victims’ advocacy website 4darcie.ca.

Allan Schoenborn was found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder for the murders of his and Clarke’s children, 10-year-old Kaitlynne, eight-year-

Helping you is M E R R I T T what we do.

Valley’s

NATIONAL PAGE CHAMPS 25

News N

Voice

Since

FALL CATALOGUE FAIR

1905

City

FEATURE HOMES

By Michael

FREE

E R

R

I T T

School

Tuesday.

M

class

of 2013

hit the

streets for their

staff

grand march down

Voght

shorta ge for Street

on Fri Friday

GET YOU

PRIME

Secondary

facing

Potestio

www.realtor.ca See our full Real Estate Review inside the Thursday edition of the Merritt Herald.

INSIDE

&

See ‘Country Run’ Page 3

victims’ rights

old Max, and five-year-old Cordon. ing, it gets royal assent and becomes than Clarke and Galt have worked those with mental disorders, law. with Prime Minister Stephen the statement says. “This is a bill that reminds Harper, Attorney General In 2011, the B.C. Rob courts and provincial review the Nicholson and Canadian boards granted Schoenborn Review Board Heritage that victims matter. In fact, escorted visits Minister James Moore on it is into the community from the bill more than a reminder that the for nearly five years. They victims Coquitlam psychiatric facility Port say the matter — it will hopefully where changes will bring victims’ soon be he was being held. That permission rights the law,� the statement says. into balance with those of was revoked after opposition people The bill also addresses imbalfrom found not criminally responsible.

Clarke’s family, who said she ances in the legislation surrounding was The bill passed its second living nearby. readthose found not criminally ing in the House of Commons responSchoenborn’s request to transfer late sible, including that there last month with a vote of is no 242 to obligation to notify members legal to a psychiatric facility in Selkirk, 34 and will now be reviewed of the Man. was approved by a community if a high-risk by the B.C. committee and reported on offender before leavesMARCH or escapes from a facility, and Review Board in February, but has its third reading. yet to be carried out. Clarke’s treating and MADNESS classifying those with If the bill basses its third readly opposes that move as well, familengthy violent histories differently saying The she has family in the Selkirk Merritt area.

Phone: 250-378-6181

www.royallepage.ca/merritt

for commencement.

Fort McMurray.

Full “It’s story a new it’s nothing on page adventure; in any 3, more photos “I had way,� against She Merritt in section said will I think a greatsaid Sibilleau. the be B. Emily run to some I’ve jo “I’ll a busy job here, contributed Wessel/Herald time, be doingone. there administration ad successes with of my what I but th there, of an a council rewarding,� and the fullwith desk do off up that opportunity council, a laugh.here,� a corner is quite down I couldn’t At she sh Sibilleau came Sibilleau said cil gavethe meeting, proud for my as an turn said. careeradvancement applause her ship of the said she way “Pat’s couna she’s north.� so good is most productivity her council given when round of I’m establishedrelationdeparture. on my us some and discussing Mayor Merritt. during with Me Sus tim she’s in impro her tha real “T

summ er

Be sure

to give us

R BUSINE

ADVERT a call if you

ASK FOR

SS NOT

ISING

want to reserve

TERRESA

ICED!

LOCATI

your advertis

r 250-378

ement in

-4241

ON!

this spot.

• Grand opening for $6-million elementary It’s a project that’s been a long time coming, and on Thursday, the new Nicola-Canford Elementary School opened its doors to members of the community.

• Council seeks compromise on park gate City council is looking for middle ground with some Collettville residents who are unhappy that the city has blocked vehicle access on an unpaved service road in their neighbourhood.

• Conayt looks for slam dunk in fundraiser • Sports Day in Canada hits Merritt

Your family depends on you to arrive safely. Plan ahead.

Check weather and road conditions, make sure your vehicle is winter ready and drive for the conditions.

Know before you go.

WELLNE SS GOA LS

PAGE 5 Nicola Val ley’s Ne ws Voice Since

MERRIT T HER Dierks Bentley ALD headline festivalto

4 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

Cemetery Master Plan in works The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regular council meeting agenda from Nov. 18, 2014.

The Pine Ridge Cemetery will soon be reaching capacity for full burials and it is necessary to make plans for the expansion of the burial area for the cemetery.

The first step in the planning process is to prepare a Cemetery Master Plan that will look at all aspects of

our cemetery and provide a plan for the management and operation of the cemetery, including some options for interments that we currently do not offer.

This plan will also provide us with some direction on how we can improve and beautify the cemetery for the future.

We included the Cemetery Master Plan in our budget for 2014 and issued a request for proposal to solicit a consultant to pre-

Temporary Road Closure

Chapman St.

There will be a temporary road closure on Friday Nov 28, from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. from the parking lot across from the Civic Centre, Chapman Street from First Avenue to Nicola Avenue.

First Avenue Merritt Avenue Civic Centre

NICOLA AVE.

Quilchena Avenue

Charters St

Merritt Avenue

Garcia St

Chapman St.

from 4 pm to approx. 8:30 pm on Chapman Street from Merritt Avenue to Quilchena Avenue, Quilchena Avenue between Chapman Street and Charters Street, Charters Street between Quilchena Avenue to Voght Street, and Garcia Street between Quilchena Avenue to Coldwater Avenue For the Country Christmas Parade

CLOSURE AREA

ence in both B.C. and elsewhere in Canada.

The cost of the preferred RFP submission by Lees and Associates is the amount we had budgeted for 2014: $10,000.

DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION - 2014 Form No. 6-3 Local Government Act Section 136(2)(a)

CITY OF MERRITT DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION - 2014

MAYOR I, Carole Fraser, Chief Election Officer, do hereby declare elected, Neil Menard who received the highest number of valid votes for the office of Mayor.

Community Events

NATIONAL JERSEY DAY Friday, November 28 Please take part as our community has a chance to win the Sportiest Community (per capita) again this year!!

Please take part by wearing your favorite team jersey or uniform to the parade on Friday night so we can take pictures!

Dated at Merritt, BC this 19th day of November, 2014

Chief Election Officer Form No. 6-4 Local Government Act Section 136(2)(b)

CITY OF MERRITT DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION - 2014

COUNCIL I, Carole Fraser, Chief Election Officer, do hereby declare elected the following candidates, who received the highest number of valid votes for the office of Councillor.

Parking Lot

Legend:

pare the master plan.

The RFP submissions were due on Sept. 25, 2014.

We received six different submissions from consultants with a variety of experi-

1. Dave Baker 2. Linda A. Brown 3. Kurt Christopherson 4. Mike Goetz 5. Diana Norgaard 6. Ginny Prowal

FREE for the entire family!

Chief Election Officer Form No. 6-4 Local Government Act Section 136(2)(b)

CITY OF MERRITT DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION - 2014

SCHOOL TRUSTEE I, Carole Fraser, Chief Election Officer, do hereby declare elected the following candidates,who received the highest number of valid votes for the office of School Trustee.

1. Tim Kroeker 2. Gordon Swan 3. Brian Jepsen

Come out and try something new!

Breakfast with Santa Sunday, November 30 9:00 – 11:00 am Tickets only $5.00

Dated at Merritt, BC this 19th day of November, 2014

Next council meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

Sunday, November 23 Curling: 1-2pm Pool: 2-4 pm Civic Centre: 4-5 pm

Dated at Merritt, BC this 19th day of November, 2014

Coldwater Avenue

SPORTS DAY IN MERRITT

Chief Election Officer

Breakfast cooked by the Knights of Columbus Sponsored by the City of Merritt & McDonalds Merritt

City of Merritt ★ 2185 Voght Street, Box 189 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 ★ Phone: 250-378-4224

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 • 5

www.merrittherald.com

NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

One-woman show comes full circle Devon More was in Merritt to perform her one-woman show Silent Party Interlude at the Culture Club last weekend.

The story tells of More’s experience at a meditation centre near Merritt.

Michael Potestio/Herald

SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF NICOLA VALLEY INDIAN SERVICES SOCIETY (the “Society�)

RESOLVED AS SPECIAL RESOLUTION THAT: At a duty conviened meeting the By-Laws of the Society be altered by deleting Part V paragraph 5.01 and replacing it with the Part V paragraph 5.01 dated December 1st, 2014.

The Society hereby appoints Springford and Simcoe LLP to act as its agent for filing the Form10 with the Registrar of Companies.

Effective Date : December 1st, 2014 Director ___________________________________________ • • • • •

LOWER NICOLA BAND MEMBERS COLDWATER BAND MEMBERS SHACKAN BAND MEMBERS NOOAITCH BAND MEMBERS UPPER NICOLA BAND MEMBERS

DATE: December 1st, 2014 TIME: 5:00PM - 7:00PM PLACE: LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND HALL DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM, DOOR PRIZE WILL BE DRAWN AT THE END OF THE MEETING, MUST BE PRESENT TO ACCEPT PRIZE IF YOU HAVE THE WINNING TICKET

THE HERALD

reporter@merrittherald.com

Last weekend was a bit of a homecoming for Devon More.

The Vancouverite was in Merritt to perform her one-woman show, titled Silent Party Interlude, at the Culture Club on Friday and Saturday nights.

The performance tells the story of the 10 days she spent at the Dhamma Surabhi — a meditation centre off of Coldwater Road. “I was delighted to bring the whole project full circle, because it was at the vipassana centre just outside of Merritt that I did the retreat originally, just over a year ago,�

More told the Herald.

The show incorporates guitar and ukulele interludes as More recounts her experience of each day at the meditation centre via a series of monologues.

More said her show is all based on a true story, although it does employ some creative licensing.

She premiered her show this past summer on the fringe festival

circuit starting in London, Ont. She has also performed the show in Ottawa, Toronto, Berlin, Nelson and Vancouver.

She said the reason she decided to attend the meditation retreat was because she “was in a bit of a downward spiral again.� “By that point in my life, I started to recognize when I wasn’t happy, I wasn’t satisfied and I would turn to my bad habits to cope with that — drinking, partying, temporary distractions — and I just thought I need to try something else,� More said.

She described attending the meditation clinic as her “reintroduction to the Interior.�

Vipassana is a type of Buddhist meditation that involves concentrating on the body, its sensations and the insight it provides.

More said she thinks vipassana has gained momentum because it teaches one how to unplug and cope with being alone, and helps people achieve stability they

can use in their busy lives.

After obtaining her first degree in theatre from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, More travelled to Berlin before returning to Canada to attend school in Vancouver. “I hated it so much,� More said of her schooling, “and finally admitted to myself that I might not be cut out to do a Monday-to-Friday, nine-to-five type job.

I want to be doing something creative; I want to be able to use my voice to inspire people and possibly, also, get some political content out there in a more accessible way than we’re being fed through our media now.�

More worked as an actor in Kamloops for a couple years after she got her first degree.

Though she currently works as a bartender in Vancouver, More said she’d like to be doing her shows on a full-time basis. “It’s hard to turn art into money,� she said.

fair wage down jackets at 50% retail prices 0OP 5P POP-UP 3HOP SHOP 1 day only $AYS /NLY

Sunday 16 Friday, Nov.November 28: 4 pm - to closing Saturday, Nov. Heart-of-the-Creek 29: 8:30 am - 4 pm 10 - 4 pm #1-1059 Roberts Creek Road& Cafe Location: Brambles Bakery

Made in Nepal

Check out our crazy story www.jacketsforjasper.com

Christmas Memorial Service Join Us In Honouring The Memory Of Those You Love

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH at 0- s $//23 /0%. at 6:45 PM

Please RSVP

A non-denominational program of remembrance. Music & Light Refreshments w will illl be served. il sser erve ved. d.

MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPEL

250-378-2141 or 1-800-668-3379 2113 Granite Ave. Merritt, BC www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com

R001909164

By Michael Potestio

6 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

HERALD OPINION Liquor changes could push up prices

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – When the B.C. government announced its latest changes to liquor distribution, the reaction was not what I expected.

Private store representatives complained bitterly that the government is allowing further expansion of fridges and “cold rooms” in selected government liquor stores, and longer operating hours that include more Sunday openings. Those hours, along with non-union staff, are the private stores’ big advantages as things stand in B.C.’s hybrid liquor retailing system.

The B.C. Government Employees’ Union didn’t seem at all perturbed that state-run stores’ key advantage was also going to be gone effective April 1. That would be preferential wholesale pricing, in which the government’s monopoly wholesaler sells to them at cost and to private stores at higher rates.

How much higher? Liquor Distribution Branch officials were carefully vague on that, and it varies depending on which of the 22 wholesale categories you look at. They released a graph that suggests the average wholesale cost to government stores might be going up 10 to 15 per cent to create a “level playing field” with private stores.

That wholesale price difference is the main reason private stores have generally higher retail prices. And the majority of the province’s revenue of nearly $1 billion a year comes from this monopoly wholesale business, where the hidden tax is coyly termed a “mark-up.”

When the new, simplified system comes in next spring, a bottle of hard liquor will have a “mark-up” of 124 per cent. That’s right, LDB more than doubles the price with its wholesale liquor tax.

See ‘Level playing’ Page 7

Publisher Theresa Arnold publisher@ merrittherald.com

Some boards more relevant than others Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS In last Thursday’s paper, the B.C. Views column asked an uncomfortable question: are school boards obsolete as political bodies?

The argument went that over the decades, B.C. governments have stripped various powers of regulation away from school boards (such as taxation and labour bargaining) while unions may have exerted increas-

Production Dan Swedberg production2@ merrittherald.com

Advertising Sales Terresa Rempel sales2@ merrittherald.com

MERRITT HERALD 2090 G

ing influence over some trustees’ platforms and priorities.

Perhaps centralization of some of these things in Victoria is not all bad at the local level. After all, it does alleviate school trustees from the harsh scrutiny those issues can (rightly) incite.

Call me an idealist, but from my experience sitting in on meetings in our local district, it’s not as if every school board is pushing a shady agenda.

“There are still independent, communityminded trustees,” the writer of the previous column concedes, and that’s where I think he’s right.

I don’t know about every school board in the province, but I find neither “union beefs” nor “grandstanding” to be the central

themes of public school board meetings in Merritt.

Board members of SD58 visit schools and parent advisory council meetings and keep in touch with the community. They are the liaisons between the district’s administration and the students and parents.

A school community doesn’t capture everybody in any given town, of course, but schools in themselves are microcosms that make up important communities within the wider community.

Besides, school boards still have plenty of responsibilities.

For one, the local district manages a budget of upwards of $20 million.

Certainly, with such a sizeable chunk of the

Editor Emily Wessel newsroom@ merrittherald.com

RANITE AVE., PO BOX 9, MERRITT, B.C. PHONE (250) 378-4241

Reporter Michael Potestio reporter@ merrittherald.com

public coffers, it’s of some benefit to have a group of people who live and work in the area elected by fellow community members to look after how that’s spent.

That’s a lot of taxpayer money, and a budget taxpayers can be assured won’t be overspent as it is illegal for school districts to run a deficit — a lesson that the Cowichan board mentioned in the column last week learned the hard way when they submitted a budget to the province based on what they want/ need, not based on the money they know they can’t overspend.

A school board’s impact on student life and education doesn’t get much more direct than approving courses.

Sure, courses must

Sports writer Ian Webster sports@ merrittherald.com

align with a larger provincial curriculum, but school boards can work with schools to look at offering different and even region-specific courses. In SD58, one such course came up at a board meeting last year: Heartbeat of the Nicola Valley, which teachers First Nations drumming at MSS. As with all topics of politics, there’s not just one way to look at the work of elected officials, and this column is not an attempt to capture all of the successes or failures of the local school board.

It’s simply to state my opinion as a person who’s been to meetings and witnessed the trustees at work: that the school board for NicolaSimilkameen still does plenty of important work.

Office manager Ken Couture classifieds@ merrittherald.com

FAX (250) 378-6818

Copyright subsists in all display advertising in this edition of the Merritt Herald. Permission to reproduce in any form, must be obtained in writing from the publisher. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

This Merritt Herald is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2.

For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 • 7

www.merrittherald.com

YOUR OPINION Speak up

O come back, Emmanuel: an Advent message

NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH Beginning with the first Sunday in Advent on Nov. 30, the world would once more draw near the message and the meaning of the birth of Jesus Christ.

As we look at the Christian history of the past 2,000 years, the word of Saint Paul – “When the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son” (Galatians 4:4) – seems a bit hollow these days.

Was humanity really ready and waiting for the coming of Christ at that time?

Are we, even today?

Or, did He break in upon our human paradigms too soon?

The gospels declare the gaping and the curious crowds were waiting for the

revelation of the Messiah always.

They would wait with staring eyes for anyone who could work a cheap miracle or give them bread without sweat or security without toil.

But aside from them and what they represented, was humanity waiting for the coming of the Advent in some universal sense?

What about our own day?

If 21 centuries was too soon, what reason have we to feel it would be any different today or that His coming would be more opportune?

If we were to take this question to the world of politics, business, international relations or even to the modern home, what would we find?

We would encounter people who still claim that, in order to survive, a person must not only be physically strong and fit, but must always look out for number 1.

The gospel of the brave, holding up the arms of the faint-hearted or of denying one’s life in order to realize its fullness, seems to make dismal reading in these times when brute force appears to be the only language this world will

You can comment on any story you read @ merrittherald.com

?

HERALD QUESTION OF THE WEEK To vote, go online to merrittherald.com

How do you feel about the impending snowfall?

COOKIES FOR THE CAUSE Food bank volunteers (from left) Lorraine Aldrich and Sheila Kirk, along with manager Marlene Fenton, accepted a cheque for $2,040 from Tim Hortons manager Eric Weiser and employees on Nov. 20. The money is the proceeds collected from the restaurant’s Smile Cookie sales earlier in the year.

Michael Potestio/Herald

listen to or attempt to understand.

The New Testament gospel that enjoins upon us to “walk the second mile” or “build our homes on solid rock” seems unconventional and innocuous in a world that appears to believe in an “eye for an eye and a tooth for tooth.”

Surely we would be forced to discount this 21st century as the least feasible time and declare: “Jesus came too soon, this Christ of peace, people are not ready for Him yet.”

We would be tempted to add it was too soon to teach people that the road to humility is the way to spiritual leadership, power and victory.

Too soon to convince that self-renunciation is the way to lasting success and moral maturity.

Too soon to advise belligerent nations and groups – the Taliban, Boko Haram, ISIS – that enslavement of others is treachery against the sanctity of the human soul and deserves vengeance of God.

However, we still have the words of Paul that, at the right time, God sent forth His Son. At that time, wherever Jesus went or whenever He appeared, apart from some irresponsible and wavering crowds, there were invariably those poor and spiritually beleaguered folks who were “all waiting for Him” (Luke 8:40).

This is what is meant by the fullness of time.

See ‘Christmas’ Page 8

‘Level playing field’ could mean higher BCLC prices From Page 6 And if it’s premium booze, anything valued at more than $21 a litre will get an extra luxury tax on top of that.

Coolers and ciders will see a 73 per cent mark-up.

Wines are taxed at 89 per cent, with extra luxury tax on premium wines. Beer gets a per-litre tax with ascending rates for small, medium and large breweries. Then of course there is federal and provincial

sales tax applied to all of it.

Cheers!

Premier Christy Clark acknowledged that the first guiding principle of this overhaul is to keep that government revenue coming.

The new BCGEU president, Stephanie Smith, doesn’t sound like your bullhorn-toting socialist of yore.

She insists she’s gung-ho to compete head to head with those private interlopers and get back some lost market share, particularly on the high-volume cold beer sales.

The union has another ace in the hole. Its current contract stipulates that LDB can’t close stores. In some small towns there are government stores that lose money, particularly since they’ve had more private competition. But at least for the duration of this BCGEU contract, the government retail arm will continue to operate in some places as a perverse social program, subsidizing retail clerk jobs that pay nearly twice what private retail

pays.

And let’s face it, running a till at a liquor store is not rocket surgery. Private and government store staff have to take the same training, and liquor inspector sting operations have increased vigilance on ID checks in all stores.

With higher wholesale prices applied to government stores, this kind of artificial support will cost more. The only way LDB could maintain it without subsidizing it from the

wholesale windfall would be to raise retail prices.

The LDB says this new simplified system is “not intended to impact consumer pricing.” Note the careful choice of words.

Oh, one last thing. There is another new tax in the works. It will be applied to higher-alcohol beverages, in an effort to reduce adverse health effects.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

PREVIOUS QUESTION What do you think the new city council’s top priority should be?

HEALTH CARE: 33% BUSINESS: 22% TRANSPARENCY: 22% BUDGET: 11% INFRASTRUCTURE: 12%

LETTERS POLICY The Merritt Herald welcomes your letters, on any subject, addressed to the editor.

Letters must be signed and include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

Letters may be edited for length, taste and clarity. Please keep letters to 300 words or less.

Email letters to: newsroom@ merrittherald. com.

John Isaac

250-378-1586

Johnisaac@telus.net

www.realestatemerritt.com

Ph: 250-378-6181 F: 250-378-6184

www.royallepage.ca/merritt 1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC

M E R R I T T

3 bedrooms and full bath on upper floor. Living room, kitchen and 2 piece on main. Fenced back yard, vinyl windows, Good rental property.

$108,000

Store front with excellent downtown location, parking in front and back, 2,000 square feet of useable space, good tenants in place.

$175,900

Side by side duplex with carports, easy to rent out and professionally managed, washer dryer hookups and separate meters for each unit.

5 bedroom 3 bath home with new appliances, granite counter tops Scan to check all my listings.

Also advertised on: with a nice mix of tile wood and carpet flooring, good size, nice finish UÊ ÊUÊ À> }Ã ÃÌÊUÊ,i> Ì À°V> and great area.

UÊ, Þ> i«>}i°V>É iÀÀ ÌÌ

UÊÀi> iÃÌ>Ìi iÀÀ ÌÌ°V

8 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Christmas can be dawn of new day From Page 7 How providentially the external conditions and circumstances helped in the preparation for this zero hour in the spiritual destiny of the human race.

For 100 years before Jesus came, the known world had been merely a loose aggregation of warring states and tail ends of decaying empires.

Then Rome took over and under the Pax Romana, rivalry and discord gave way to unity and peace.

Freedom to move without passports or fear sped the early messengers of Christ bearing the good news to the farthest frontiers.

How could Jesus’ coming be any more opportune than in such circumstances?

What, then, did the people and nations wait in connection with the coming of

Jesus?

What difference has the glorious advent of the Lord made in the story of the human race?

A biblical analysis of the question would yield at least three practical answers.

In the incarnation of Christ, God has become real to people.

The Hebrews, of course, knew that God was real and present.

Yet there was the deepseated feeling that He was in heaven and man was on Earth.

The Creator and His creatures were far apart.

With God at hand in the person of Christ, each believer had something to live for.

Life became real and meaningful and great because even at the cost of death itself, men would go on living for God. Because God had

become more real to men in Jesus Christ, loneliness has been taken out of their faith.

Many feel religion is a lonely business these days. It is so much easier to be one of a jolly, irreligious crowd than to be dubbed a killjoy.

But with God’s Son in him, a person can stand against the world and overcome it.

Once more the world is drawing near to the celebration of the birth of Christ.

Will this Advent season be for us the dawn of a new day?

It would, if we pray sincerely with the hymn writer Emily Elliot: “O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for Thee.�

Narayan Mitra is the pastor of Merritt Baptist Church. merrittbaptist@gmail.com

WE D N !

YOU

Thank You

As part of our efforts to promote healthy, addiction-free living, Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society sponsored ored an Aboriginal Addictions Awareness Week Celebration on Friday, November 7, 2014. i i dinner, i i i awareness scavenger hunt, a ffamily i sober This celebration consisted off a community an addiction dance with games, prizes, and a variety of information booths on health and wellness. Attendance at this event was over 150 community members.

We would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for their donations and for helping us make this event a huge success: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Barton Insurance Murray GM Black’s Pharmacy Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Brambles Bakery Nicola Lanes Canada CafÊ Nooaitch Indian Band Coldwater Hotel Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre Crystal Gardens Pharmasave Dairy Queen Planet Hair Espresso Shackan Indian band Golden Chopsticks Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society Lynda’s Cafe Stoyoma Dental Clinic Kinder Morgan

The Merritt Herald is starting to plan for our 2015 Visitor Guide and we want to hear from you. r 1IPUPHSBQIZ UIBU TIPXDBTFT .FSSJUU /JDPMB 7BMMFZ 8F SF MPPLJOH GPS 4QSJOH 4VNNFS 'BMM BOE 8JOUFS TIPUT r %P ZPV UIJOL UIFSF T TPNFUIJOH JO UIF .FSSJUU /JDPMB 7BMMFZ BSFB UIBU OFFE FYQPTVSF r %P ZPV LOPX PG B TFDSFU MJUUMF HFN UIBU XPVME CF PG JOUFSFTU UP WJTJUPST QBTTJOH UISPVHI Please contact the Merritt Herald at 250-378-4241 or emailil your submissions to publisher@merrittherald.com

• • • • • •

Vision Quest Optical & Gifts Home Hardware Building Centre Wal Mart Johnny On The Rez Yaki Joe’s Pizza Mark’s Work Warehouse

We would also like to thank the following organizations who volunteered their time by setting up “healthylivingâ€? information booths: • • • • • • • • • •

ASK Wellness Phoenix Center Merritt Hospice Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Stoyoma Dental Clinic BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Association Merritt RCMP SCHSS Nursing Department Merritt Mental Health SCHSS Mental Health Department

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT

Visit www.merrittherald.com TO VIEW THE 2014 TRAVEL EXPEREINCES GUIDE

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOUR IDEAS & PHOTOS!

BIG

A VERY

DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION – 2014 I, Carolyn Black, Chief Election Officer, do hereby declare that the following candidates were duly elected each having received the highest number of valid votes for the office of Director in their elected each having received the highest number of valid votes for the office of Director in their respective areas. respective areas.

Electoral Area “A� (Wells Gray Country)

Carol Schaffer

Electoral Area “B� “A� (Thompson (Wells Gray Headwaters) Country) Electoral Area

Carol Schaffer Willow MacDonald

Electoral “B� (Copper (Thompson Headwaters) Electoral Area Area “J�

Desert Country)

Willow MacDonald Ronaye Ronaye Elliott Elliott

Electoral Area “J� (Copper Desert Country) Electoral Area “L�

Ronaye Elliott Ken Gillis

Electoral Area “L�

Electoral Area “O� (Lower North Thompson)

Ken Gillis Bill Kershaw

Electoral Area “O� (Lower North Thompson) Electoral Area “P� (Rivers and the Peaks)

Bill Kershaw Mel Rothenburger

Electoral Area “P� (Rivers and the Peaks)

Mel Rothenburger

I further declare that the following candidates were elected by acclamation for the office of Director in their respective areas.

I further declare that the following candidates were elected by acclamation for the office of Director in their respective areas.

Electoral Area “E� (Bonaparte Plateau) Electoral Area “E� (Bonaparte Plateau) Electoral Area “I� (Blue Sky Country) Electoral Area “I� (Blue Sky Country) Electoral Area “M�

Electoral Area “M�

Electoral Area “N�

Electoral Area “N�

Dated at Kamloops, BC this 18th day of November, 2014.

Dated at Kamloops, BC this 18th day of November, 2014.

Carolyn Black, Chief Election Officer Carolyn Black, Chief Election Officer

Sally Watson Sally Watson Steve Rice Steve Rice Randy Murray Randy Murray Herb Graham Herb Graham

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 • 9

www.merrittherald.com

NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Land exchange by airport inches forward Property could be used for future fire hall in north end

By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

reporter@merrittherald.com

The possibility of a satellite fire station in the northeastern part of Merritt is a step closer to reality with city council’s recent approval of a land exchange agreement.

At last Tuesday’s regular council meeting, City of Merritt Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson brought forward a report to council recommending a land exchange with the company Superstar Properties Ltd. for a property near the Merritt airport.

The negotiated land exchange agreement involves closing an unconstructed road and swapping it with the company for a subdivided parcel of land near the airport’s

runway and land to be dedicated as a road.

The exchange would provide the city with land to potentially build a future satellite fire station next to the airport, a report to council stated.

Under the agreement, the city would need to apply for all necessary government approvals with respect to a subdivision plan, pay all associated fees, and service the newly subdivided lot with water and sewer.

The financial implications of the land exchange agreement total about $26,000 for servicing, surveying and legal costs, a report to council stated.

Tomkinson said the land exchange agreement with this company has been ongoing for the past two

decades and pointed out that while there are no plans to establish a second fire station, it’s believed to be an appropriate time to acquire land for the future.

The northeastern sector of Merritt consists of residential, institutional and commercial developments and is expected to continue to grow, warranting future improvements to fire protection services to limit safety issues, loss of property and reduce fire insurance premiums.

Tomkinson said this property would offer the future fire department access to the airport’s centre runway and one day provide enhanced fire department responses to the northeastern part of the city. A future satel-

WINTER SAVINGS

Prices in Effect

Nov. 19 - Dec. 4 2014

3% 75

$

PATTERNS

50

◆ ALL CHRISTMAS WARM & PELLON BRAND ◆ BATTING CUTTING MATS, ROTARY ◆ OLFA CUTTERS & BLADES All Stock

All Stock

ea

OFF REG. PRICE

EXTRA! EXTRA!

COMING SOON MEMBERS

BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND SALE STARTS NOVEMBER 28TH CHECK OUT OUR

WEBSITE FOR EXCLUSIVE MEMBER PRICES All Prices here Exclusive to Fabricland Sewing Club Members MEMBERSHIP CARD MUST BE PRESENTED FOR DISCOUNTS (exclusions apply to Promotional, Clearance, “Special Purchase”, Signature Styles & Yarn products)

KAMLOOPS Mon. - Wed. & Sat. 9:30a.m.-5:30p.m.

Thur. & Fri. 9:30a.m.-9:00p.m.

Sunday Noon - 5:00p.m.

2121 East Trans Canada Hwy. VALLEYVIEW • 250-374-3360

www.fabriclandwest.com

W FORATCH OUR IN-S SPE TORE CIAL S!

lite fire station would also support potential expansion of the airport, he said.

Earlier in the meeting, council approved the first three readings of a bylaw and making the necessary notifications of that bylaw in order to begin closing the road, which had to precede approval of the exchange agreement.

Chief administrative officer Allan Chabot told council the land to be transferred to Superstar Properties and the proposed lot for a fire hall and the portion to be dedicated as a road are equal in size.

Council approved the recommendation to give first three readings to City of Merritt Highway Closure and Removal of Dedication Bylaw 2180, which allows closing the

unconstructed road, but that is only the first of several procedures that will precede the final land swap.

People who consider themselves affected by the closure will have an opportunity to notify city council at the regular council meeting on Dec. 16.

Council approved notifying BC Hydro, Telus, Kinder Morgan, the city’s public works department, Shaw and FortisBC of its intention to adopt the bylaw as it may affect the operations of those companies. Council also approved giving notice of its intention to dispose of land comprising that road to Superstar Properties Ltd. for a proposed lot and land to be dedicated as a road.

The Ministry of

Transportation will also have to approve the road closure bylaw.

Chabot pointed out that if the incoming

city council doesn’t want to adopt the road closure bylaw, the land exchange agreement will be nullified.

9

378-099

PO Box 98 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Custom welding and bending.

On radiators and mufflers.

894 Coldwater Road, Merritt, B.C.

MERRITT AREA TRANSMISSION PROJECT HELICOPTER WORK Construction work for the new transmission line continues.

As part of this work, helicopters are required in some areas along the right-of-way between the Highland and Merritt substations. These helicopters will be stringing a temporary rope line, which will be used to pull the permanent transmission line (conductors) into place. This work is planned to be completed over 3 to 5 days by mid-December.

The contractor has obtained the necessary permits and permissions and is in compliance with Transport Canada requirements. Wherever possible, helicopters follow routes and schedules that minimize disturbances to residents.

The Merritt Area Transmission Project will ensure that Merritt’s homes and businesses continue to have clean and reliable electricity for the next 30 years.

For more information please visit bchydro.com/mat or contact BC Hydro at stakeholderengagement@bchydro.com or at 1 866 647 3334.

4432

10 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Merritt students headed to Grey Cup

By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

newsroom@merrittherald.com

Two Diamond Vale Elementary Students are the lucky recipients of tickets to the Grey Cup this Sunday in Vancouver.

Grade 6 student Chase Cooke and Grade 7 student Spencer Vaughan were chosen to participate in the BC Lions Skills for Life Summit, a twoday event that incorporates skilled trades, leadership workshops, and of course, plenty of football.

Diamond Vale principal Bruce Bidney will chaperone the students on their trip.

Though the BC Lions didn’t make the championship match in the Canadian Football League’s season, both sports fans are excited about going to the game, Bidney said. “They’ve been following up until the playoffs and we’ve been talking about it at school — who do they think is going to win — so that’s cool,�

he said.

They’ll even get to grace the field at BC Place at half-time when Las Vegas rock band Imagine Dragons plays.

The boys will join 120 other students between Grades 6 and 10 from across B.C. for the game on Sunday, followed by a day of workshops in Richmond on Dec. 1.

The summit is the result of a partnership between the province’s CFL franchise, the Ministry of Education and Pacific NorthWest LNG. Students will get an introduction to various trades that are expected to experience a boom in the next decade in B.C., and then participate in workshops on the power of choice, team-building, antibullying, and how to bring what they’ve learned back to their communities. “That’s the idea: that we return with some skills that we learned from this

event and bring them back,� Bidney said.

The invitation to participate in the program went out to superintendents around B.C., who passed on the program information to schools.

Diamond Vale was chosen by the province to be the representative school from School District 58, and the two students selected are a good fit for the program, Bidney said.

He said the opportunity is a good one for both boys to explore their leadership potential and help teach next year’s students some of the skills they’ve learned.

Bidney said it’s a good thing when students in Merritt are given the chance to develop leadership and life skills in new settings. “Kids in Merritt are getting these opportunities and hopefully we can have some positive change when we return,� Bidney said.

“Breaking the Chain of Abuse�

OPEN FOR CHRISTMAS Tuesday, Dec. 16 - Monday, Dec. 22 2014 Mon. to Fri.: 10 am - 2 pm / Sat.: 12 - 2 pm / Closed Sun.

2015 SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR CHRISTMAS

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ........................................ $740 SPOUSE.................................................................. $715 JUNIOR (18 & Under).................................................. $150 STUDENT (19-22 full time student)................................. $400 INTERMEDIATE (19-35) ............................................ $560 INTERMEDIATE COUPLE ...................................... $900 MEMBERSHIPS: PAY 1/2 NOW & 1/2 IN MARCH 2015

E: gwc.9@hotmail.com View other future best friends @ www.angelsanimalrescue.ca

Akasha

Zev

Girlie

Donations can be to made to The Angel’s Animal Rescue Society at The Interior Savings Credit Union, Account #1193739.

This feature brought to you by...

Gifts X

Jewelry X Native Art Glasses X Contacts

X

Jeanine Gustafson Optician/Contact Lens Fitter/ABO/NCLE visionquestoptical@gmail.com

Vision Q Quest Optical & Gifts Authentic Native Art Gallery

Phone: 250-378-2022 2001 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC

$100 per additional child

$

1600

We would like to continue to extend our appreciation to our OUT OF TOWN MEMBERS (existing ng and a NEW) by offering them mor orre ou uts tsid ide id e of o Merritt. a 10% membership discount. This discount will apply to all members who live 60 kilometres or more outside

Syd’s Pro-Shop

Christmas Party 60% OFF Book your

SAVE up to

Until Monday, Dec. 22, 2014

In our Private Clubhouse. • Seating for up to 60 •Catering & Bar Available

AGM

Monday, Dec. 15 - 7 pm FREE Wine & Snacks 1450 14 450 J Juniper uniiper un e D Drive., rive M ri Merritt, er i BC

250-378-9414

WE D N !

YOU

Visit www.merrittherald.com TO VIEW THE 2014 TRAVEL EXPEREINCES GUIDE

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOUR IDEAS & PHOTOS! The Merritt Herald is starting to plan for our 2015 Visitor Guide and we want to hear from you.

Akasha is approximately 2 years old, spayed Girlie is approximately 2 years old, spayed fe- Zev is approximately 2 years old, neutered female, Malamute cross. She is the sister to Zev male, Black Lab, Border Collie and Rotti cross. male, Malamute cross. He is the brother to and they are a bonded pair. Akasha is sweet She would love a calm, male canine compan- Akasha and they are a bonded pair. He is and kind. Her training is started. She is house ion to keep her company. Girlie is timid and very sweet and kind. His training is started. trained, travels well, is great on a leash and a gentle human would suit her best. She would He is house trained, travels well, is great on a leash and comes when called. Knowledge of comes when called. Knowledge of the breed Donations desperately and neuter services. the breed and a rural environment are a must. do well on anneeded acreage orfor in aspay rural setting. and a rural environment are a must!

Includes: 2 Adult & 2 Children

Locker & Trail Fees can be paid at Christmas Taxes will be added at time of purchase

Adopt a Pet Please make an appointment to visit Ph: (250) 378-5223

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

r 1IPUPHSBQIZ UIBU TIPXDBTFT .FSSJUU /JDPMB 7BMMFZ 8F SF MPPLJOH GPS 4QSJOH 4VNNFS 'BMM BOE 8JOUFS TIPUT r %P ZPV UIJOL UIFSF T TPNFUIJOH JO UIF .FSSJUU /JDPMB 7BMMFZ BSFB UIBU OFFE FYQPTVSF r %P ZPV LOPX PG B TFDSFU MJUUMF HFN UIBU XPVME CF PG JOUFSFTU UP WJTJUPST QBTTJOH UISPVHI Please contact the Merritt Herald at 250-378-4241 or email il your submissions to publisher@merrittherald.com

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 • 11

www.merrittherald.com

Men’s Health Awareness Month

MOVEMBER SUPPORT A MO, FIGHT CANCER! Mon to Fri 9am - 6:00pm Saturday: 9:30am - 5:30pm Closed Sundays &

MAIN LOCATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE

Holidays

123 456 789

2025 Coutlee tlee Avenue

250-378-2 250-378-2332

Changing the Face of Men’s Health

Movember movement and success During Movember—or the month previously known as November—thousands of men across the country started cleanshaven and grow their moustaches for 30 days, getting friends, family and colleagues to join their team and donate to their Mo-growing efforts.

For three years in a row, Canada was among the top fundraisers in the world in raising money for Movember, an annual campaign that aims to increase awareness and engagement about men’s health with a particular focus on prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s mental health.

Meanwhile women, or Mo Sistas, act as ambassadors and help spread the word about men’s health.

Last year alone, the country raised more than $33.9 million, bringing the total to $151.6 million since Canada first became officially involved with the Movember movement in 2007.

“It’s about caring about your dad, uncle, father, son, husband,” said Pete Bombaci, country director of Movember Canada.

“The movement keeps growing because people are increasingly understanding its not about just the moustache but about helping each other and becoming more involved and aware about men’s health.”

MOVEMBER 2185 Voght Street info@merritt.ca KIM WOODLAND

P: 250.378.4224 • F: 250.378.2600 • www.merritt.ca

MOVEMBER THE MOUSTACHE HAS A MESSAGE THE EMBLEMATIC RIBBON TO FIGHT CANCER

So what makes the campaign so successful?

“We don’t take ourselves so seriously,” said Bombaci. “There is some fun in growing a moustache, whether in the office or with your friends, and it’s at the core that makes Movember what it is. Over 2.3 billion conversations about Movember and men’s health took place on social media last year. It’s growing because people are increasingly understanding that it’s not just about just the moustache but about helping each other and becoming more involved and aware about men’s health.”

2338 Nicola Avenue

250-378-2030

MOUSTACHE SEASON

FACE GROWN

MOVEMBER

HAND BRUSHED

SUPPORTING MEN’S HEALTH INITIATIVES AND RAISING AWARENESS FOR THE CAUSE

Fun facts about facial hair This past year, researchers surveyed 350 women and 200 men and found that men who sported mustaches and beards were viewed as more masculine, healthier, and more likely to be good parents. “Women judged faces with heavy stubble as most attractive, and heavy beards, light stubble and clean-shaven faces as similarly less attractive,” according to the study authors, Barnaby Dixson and Robert Brooks.

So, in order to commemorate your mustaches, gentleman. We’ve compiled a list of seven mustachioed and bearded facts: 1. The oldest recorded mustache dates back to at around 300 B.C. 2. Not only are men seen as more attractive with it, but facial hair might also help protect against skin cancer. This past year, a study conducted at the University of Southern Queensland in Australia found that facial hair can prevent skin

cancer against 90 to 95 percent of harmful UV rays.

3. A fancy way to say shaving is pogonotomy.

4. An Indian man holds the record for the longest growing mustache. According to Guinness World Records, Ram Singh Chauhan has a mustache that spans 14 feet long. He has been growing it since 1982, after a friend with a 7-foot-long mustache suggested it, the Huffington Post reports.

5. A man spends an average of five months of his life shaving if he starts at the age of 14 — assuming that he lives until he’s 75 years old.

6. In a deck of cards the King of Hearts is the only king without a mustache.

7. During the Victorian era, noblemen used mustache spoons to protect their mustaches when eating soup. It was made with a guard on its rim that acted as a barrier between mustache and soup.

MOVEMBER IS HERE

THOSE IN THE KNOW, GROW!

STEVE REMPEL, FIREFIGHTER

Merritt Fire Rescue Department 1799 Nicola Avenue P: 250.378.5626 • F: 250.378.5621 www.merrittfirerescue.com

locally grown moustaches GENUINE

MOVEMBER AUTHENTIC

for men’s health

CARL JOHNSTON, LIEUTENANT

Merritt Fire Rescue Department 1799 Nicola Avenue P: 250.378.5626 • F: 250.378.5621 www.merrittfirerescue.com

12 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

By Tom Fletcher

BLACK PRESS

tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Geothermal energy can help power the B.C. electrical grid around the province, and B.C. should assess that option before deciding to proceed with a third dam on the Peace River, an industry association says.

The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) issued a report Tuesday detailing its latest

UP TO

x

ALL 2014s AND 2015s COME WITH CHEVROLET COMPLETE CARE:

work on geothermal sites. In addition to hot springs and volcanic sites that could be tapped to provide power, the study examines “hot sedimentary aquifers” that have been stumbled upon by oil and gas drilling.

“At the risk of offending my own mother, this ain’t your grandma’s geothermal,” said CanGEA chair Alison Thompson at a Victoria news conference.

Thompson pointed to

$ ,

4 DAYS ONLY

INCLUDES $750 FALL BONUS† FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS AND $750 BLACK FRIDAY BONUS*

5 000

31 MPG HIGHWAY

9.0 L/100 KM HWY | 12.6 L/100 KM CITYź

LEASE

SIGN DRIVE 0

&

**

2

$

YEARS/40,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES^

5

the recent joint federalprovincial review of BC Hydro’s Site C dam project, which noted that little research into geothermal energy has been conducted in B.C. The CanGEA report estimates that deep hot water aquifers and other geothermal sources are capable of producing enough electricity to meet BC Hydro’s projected needs, including the 1,100

THE ALL-NEW SILVERADO

2014 NORTH AMERICAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR

UP TO

DOWN PAYMENT

YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY

^^

SALE ENDS DECEMBER 1ST

$

SIGN AND DRIVE LEASING ON SELECT 2015s

0

5

megawatt capacity offered

by Site C. The report calls for a one-year delay on Site C, which has passed federal and provincial environmental reviews and is being considered by the B.C. cabinet.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett said Tuesday he expects cabinet to make a final investment decision on BC Hydro’s $8 billion dam proposal by the end of December. He said geothermal energy has potential in

BONUS OF UP TO $1,000 RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL

ON SELECT MODELS*

FIRST TWO BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS

$

0

B.C. because unlike wind or solar power it provides a steady source of power, but he doesn’t see it as an alternative to the dam.

“It is a good resource,” Bennett said. “We do want to use it. It will be important to B.C. in the future. It’s not a way to get the 1,100 megawatts of electricity that we need now.”

Bennett noted that the provincially-funded research agency GeoScienceBC

BLACK FRIDAY SALE 4 DAYS ONLY SALE STARTS NOVEMBER 28TH

2014 CRUZE *^

5-Star Safety Ratings More Stars. Safer Cars.

IN TOTAL CASH CREDITS ON SELECT MODELS ¥

5.4 L/100 KM HWY | 8.2 L/100 KM CITYź

52 MPG HIGHWAY

LTZ MODEL WITH RS PACKAGE SHOWN

2014 SILVERADO

$ ,

4 DAYS ONLY

INCLUDES $1000 FALL BONUS† FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS AND $1000 BLACK FRIDAY BONUS*

9 000

SECURITY DEPOSIT

$

0 1500 DOUBLE CAB

IN TOTAL CASH CREDITS ON SELECT MODELS Ω

1500 DOUBLE CAB LTZ 4X4 MODEL SHOWN

DUE AT DELIVERY

YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

^^

CHEVROLET.CA

Call Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-378-9255, or visit us at 2049 Nicola Avenue, Merritt. [License #30482]

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase, finance and lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze and Silverado. Freight ($1,600/$1,695) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration & dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order (2015 models) or trade may be required. *$1,000 Black Friday Bonus is a manufacturer-to-consumer delivery credit (tax inclusive) available on the retail purchase or lease of 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab and Chevrolet Silverado HD (gas engine only) delivered in Canada between November 28 and December 1, 2014. $750 Black Friday Bonus is a manufacturer-to-consumer delivery credit (tax inclusive) available on the retail purchase or lease of 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet Cruze delivered in Canada between November 28 and December 1, 2014. †Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada from November 1 through December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup (except Colorado); delivered in Canada from November 1 through December 1, 2014. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada from November 1 through December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details.

GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ¥$5,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $1,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) on 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, a $750 Fall Bonus (tax inclusive), a $750 Black Friday Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $2,500 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Cruze LTZ which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,500 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. Ω$9,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Fall Bonus for truck owners (tax inclusive), $1,000 Black Friday Bonus (tax inclusive) and $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discount varies by. **Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from November 1 through December 1, 2014 of a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 2014 Chevrolet Sonic or most new 2015 model year Chevrolet. 2015 Colorado and City Express excluded at outset of program; will be eligible once residuals become available. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

www.merrittherald.com THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 • 13

PROVINCE

Geothermal pitched as alternative to Site C dam issued a request for proposals Tuesday for a study on the economic viability of geothermal resources.

CanGEA is doing its own mapping, not just of promising sources but their proximity to roads, power lines and consumers.

Thompson said the industry is also looking at combining solar and biomass with geothermally heated water to produce enough heat to fire boilers for electricity.

14 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

REAL ESTATE REVIEW

www.facebook.com/rlpmerritt

Helping you is what we do.™ M E R R I T T

www.twitter.com/rlpmerritt

Independently owned and operated

Phone: 250-378-6181

www.pinterest.com/rlpmerritt

1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184

SALES TEAM

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

LOGAN

Lynda Etchart Property Manager

Crystal Chandler Assistant

Claudette Edenoste Broker/Owner

Property Management Team: 250-378-1996

Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep

John Issac Broker

250-280-0689

250-315-5178

250-378-1586

claudetteedenoste@ royallepage.ca

kbonneteau@telus.net

johnisaac@telus.net

Debra Schindler Personal Real Estate Corp.

250-315-3548

Melody Simon Sales Rep

250-315-8539

LAKE

Sandra Wonnacott Sales Rep Logan Lake

250-319-0837

debbieschindler2@gmail.com

Connecting your listings to buyers and sellers world wide. www.royallepagemerritt.com ING

LIST NEW

ING

LIST NEW

ING

LIST NEW

SOLD

SOLD

2440 REID AVE 29-1901 MAXWELL AVE 1599 MAIN ST 1876 LANGLEY ROAD $299,900 MLS# 125741 $269,000 MLS# 125795 $339,000 MLS# 125793 $299,000 MLS# 121166

1490 COLDWATER AVE $98,900 MLS# 124327

2263 NICOLA AVE $169,900 MLS# 123207

2637 QUILCHENA AVE $125,000 MLS# 121468

1741 BANN ST 2797 MERRITT-SP BR HWY 1540 MILLER RD $599,000 MLS# 114703 $449,000 MLS# 124087 $327,000 MLS# 125552

2687 NICOLA AVE $235,000 MLS# 124333

17-1901 MAXWELL AVE $289,000 MLS# 125655

2674 FORKSDALE CRT $349,000 MLS# 120339

6036 BEECH RD $740,000 MLS# 125585

CHECK OUT OUR LISTINGS ONLINE: WWW.REALTOR.CA AND SEARCH BY MLS#

MLS #

House # STREET

Merritt up to $200,000 122407 314-1703 MENZIES STREET 118135 311-1703 MENZIES STREET 125434 #6-2776 CLAPPERTON AVE 120941 38-254 HIGHWAY 8 125317 124-1401 NICOLA AVENUE 125832 304-2295 BLAIR STREET NEW PRICE 125354 1752 NICOLA AVENUE 121249 1602 DOUGLAS STREET 124424 2375 COUTLEE AVENUE 121468 2637 QUILCHENA AVENUE 124501 1876 COLDWATER AVE 125202 1303 GOVERNMENT AVE 124089 432 BRENTON AVE 121146 1650 LINDLEY CRK RD 117739 2276 COUTLEE AVENUE 121540 305-1701 MENZIES STREET EXC 2076 CLEASBY STREET 123055 439 BRENTON AVE 123207 2263 NICOLA AVENUE 121116 #4-2760 VOGHT STREET 123423 1326 DOUGLAS STREET 124755 1703 PINE STREET 121473 1576 HOUSTON STREET 125193 1802 BLAIR STREET 124541 13-1749 MENZIES STREET Merritt $200,000 to $300,000 125489 12-1749 MENZIES STREET 125069 1425 HOUSTON STREET 124135 26-1749 MENZIES STREET 125644 1849 1ST AVE 122960 2549 CLAPPERTON AVE 125347 1610 BANN STREET 124333 2687 NICOLA AVENUE 123892 1532 COLDWATER AVE 120472 2556 CORKLE STREET LN 125662 1769 SPRING STREET 123165 1751 GRANITE AVENUE 124590 2825 CRANNA CRESC 125663 1599 COLDWATER AVE 123932 1401 DOUGLAS STREET 125795 29-1901 MAXWELL AVE 121679 1642 LINDLEY CRK RD 125655 17-1901 MAXWELL AVE 121948 1401 CHAPMAN STREET

PRICE

$65,000 $69,995 $72,000 $84,900 $91,900 $105,000 $107,000 $108,000 $125,000 $125,000 $135,000 $135,000 $153,000 $154,800 $157,000 $159,000 $160,000 $166,500 $169,900 $170,000 $179,000 $179,000 $190,000 $195,000 $199,000 $207,000 $209,000 $216,000 $219,000 $224,900 $229,900 $235,000 $236,900 $246,000 $249,000 $254,000 $259,000 $265,000 $269,000 $269,000 $288,000 $289,000 $299,000

MLS #

House # STREET

Merritt $200,000 to $300,000 118338 2672 GRANITE AVENUE 125741 2440 REID AVE Merritt $300,000+ 122220 3387 BOYD ROAD 120678 2612 FORKSDALE PLACE 125573 2108 CLEASBY STREET 125531 2950 MCLEAN PLACE 125552 1741 BANN STREET 119260 1700 BANN STREET 125793 1876 LANGLEY ROAD 117612 1201 QUILCHENA AVENUE 120339 2674 FORKSDALE CRT 125029 2709 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS RD 122957 2662 FORKSDALE COURT Homes on Acreage 124731 5033 LAUDER ROAD (GLMPS) 125334 381 WILD ROSE DRIVE 124045 4420 IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD 125213 3104 PANORAMA DR 125198 5080 STEFFENS RD 124904 2215 COYLE ROAD 124087 1540 MILLER ROAD 125224 4557 IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD 116493 1444 LOON LAKE ROAD CC 124388 8600 MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY 122263 2397 TORGERSON ROAD 114703 2797 MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY 125585 6036 BEECH ROAD 120080 5360 MANNING CREEK FS RD 117905 1016 HIGHWAY 8 NW 116197 3793 PETIT CREEK ROAD 118481 5240 DOT RANCH CUTT OFF RD Bare Land 123431 1976 2ND AVENUE 121605 2730 EAGLE CRESCENT 125633 1305 FIR AVE 122077 2701 PEREGRINE WAY 124901 396 WILD ROSE DRIVE 123581 6681 MONCK PARK RD 123310 LOT 3 EIGHT MILE ROAD 125721 2299 BURGESS AVE 122317 6357 MONCK PARK RD 120105 2819 ABERDEEN RD LN Commercial 120800 2075 COUTLEE AVENUE 120799 2087 COUTLEE AVENUE

PRICE

$299,000 $299,900 $309,000 $319,000 $322,000 $325,000 $327,000 $329,000 $339,000 $339,000 $349,000 $389,900 $475,000 $219,000 $272,000 $345,000 $379,000 $385,000 $429,000 $449,000 $495,000 $519,000 $549,000 $579,900 $599,000 $740,000 $995,000 $1,299,000 $1,690,000 $1,895,000 $55,000 $89,000 $98,000 $99,000 $99,800 $139,000 $139,500 $145,000 $199,000 $2,000,000 $45,000 $45,000

MLS #

House # STREET

Commercial 1949+1951 125287 122580 2152 124886 2008 124243 2026 125491 2175 120483 1952-26 124749 2551 122016 1898 122729 2076 115359 2208 119521 1988 123681 1601 120109 1988 Logan Lake 125291 347 125731 216-308 120942 205-279 124762 306-308 124340 306-279 124393 67-111 125072 307-400 125603 3 123598 433 124678 161 125620 31 125033 8 125395 5 124218 403 124809 419 123631 227 123149 371

PRICE

COUTLEE AVENUE NICOLA AVENUE QUILCHENA AVENUE QUILCHENA AVENUE NICOLA AVENUE NICOLA AVENUE PRIEST AVE NEW PRICE BLAIR STREET COUTLEE AVENUE COYLE ROAD NICOLA AVENUE WILSON ST NICOLA AVENUE

$75,000 $80,000 $80,000 $175,900 $251,000 $325,000 $340,000 $439,000 $455,000 $499,000 $570,000 $650,000 LEASE

POPLAR DRIVE CHARTRAND AVE ALDER DRIVE CHARTRAND AVE ALDER DRIVE CHARTRAND AVE(Business) OPAL DRIVE AGATE DRIVE OPAL DRIVE PONDEROSA AVE BRECCIA DRIVE AMBER CRESCENT EMERALD DRIVE OPAL DRIVE OPAL DRIVE BIRCH CRESCENT BASALT DRIVE

$44,000 $49,900 $62,500 $69,500 $69,900 $89,900 $115,000 $125,000 $140,000 $174,900 $199,900 $209,900 $213,000 $217,000 $224,900 $234,900 $249,000

HELP US SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY BY REACHING OUT AND VOLUNTEERING IN THE

Hands of Hope Christmas Food Drive on Nov. 30th CALL US TODAY AND VOLUNTEER! 250-378-6181

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 • 15

www.merrittherald.com

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS WEEKEND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27

ANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERT Doors open at 6:00 pm and the concert starts at 7:00 pm. Admission is by donation at the door. This is an event that you won’t want to miss so come early! Civic Centre WREATH WALK 6:00 -10:00 pm, Civic Centre

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 SANTA PARADE 7:00 pm Quilchena Ave. CRAFT FAIR 2:00 -10:00 pm, Civic Centre CONCESSION 2:00 -10:00 pm, Civic Centre MERRITT COMMUNITY BAND will perform in the foyer at the Civic Centre after the parade WREATH WALK 2:00 -10:00 pm, Civic Centre BAILLIE HOUSE free cocoa after parade, Bake Sale SANTA LAND after the parade, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame FESTIVAL OF TREES after the parade, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame TREE LIGHT-UP BY SANTA after parade, Spirit Square LATE NIGHT SHOPPING after the parade, throughout Merritt.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 CRAFT FAIR 9:00 am -4:00 pm, Civic Centre CONCESSION 9:00 am -4:00 pm, Civic Centre WREATH WALK 9:00 am -4:00 pm, Civic Centre KIDS CHARLIE BROWN TREE MAKING 11:00 am -2:00 pm, Civic Centre (free) SANTA LAND 10:00 am -4:00 pm Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame FESTIVAL OF TREES 10:00 am -4:00 pm Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame (winners announced) BAKE SALE 10:00 am -4:00 pm, Baillie House

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 9:00 -11:00 am, Civic Centre

MOONLIGHT MADNESS VISIT LOCAL SHOPS IN MERRITT FOR AMAZING DEALS!

Midnight Madness Friday, Nov. 28

th

STOREWIDE SAVINGS EVENT OF THE YEAR Times:

30% OFF 9 am - 6 pm ................................................... 15% OFF 6 pm - 9 pm ................................................... 20% OFF 9 pm - 10 pm................................................. 25% OFF 10 pm - midnight ......................................... 30% OFF 7 am - 9 am ...................................................

S& Spaner & Webb W Clothing Company

2032 Quilchena Ave .

Ph: 250-378-5714

16 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

Grand Fir Christmas Tree

WEE K LY SPEC IALS

FAST DELIVERY

SUPER SAVER CARD Each purchase of $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card with 10 stamps and get $20 off your next purchase!

AVAILABLE WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

ON SALE

Sheared, Cultured, 6 to 7 feet

Card Price

34.99

$

Available at

HOURS: 8 am ‘til 9 pm, 7 days a week

250-378-5564

Railyard Mall (Garcia St.)

ď Š

MORE CHEER ON SALE! ASSORTED DELI PLATTERS

16 Merritt Liquor, 95

Beer & Wine Store

t Q

ď Š

(up on the Hill)

ď Š

t 8JEF $PMPS &OIBODFS 1MVT

ď Š

Phone: 250-378-4858 3851 Voght St., Merritt

OPEN Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00am to 5:30pm

298 $ 398

$

MAKE YOUR PARTY

ď Š

THE PARTY

1/ '

Reg. $27

Black’s Pharmacy 2760 Forksdale Ave., Merritt, BC

250-378-1841

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!

Friendly professional service from people who care

2037 Quilchena Ave.

250-378-2155

ď Š

MEN’S HOODIES

20% OFF

S& ď Š Spaner & Webb W Clothing Company

YOUR BOOK MAS T CHRIS Y PART

123 456 789

Hours: ÂœÂ˜Â°ĂŠÂ‡ĂŠ Ă€Âˆ\ʙÊ>Â“ĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠĂˆĂŠÂŤÂ“ĂŠUĂŠ->ĂŒÂ°ĂŠÂ™\ÎäÊ>Â“ĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠx\Îäʍ“ÊUĂŠ-Ă•Â˜\ĂŠÂŁÂŁĂŠ>Â“ĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠxʍ“

2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt

6th Annual Passport To Christmas

Spend $100 locally and have a chance to win

Gel/Acrylic Nails $30

250-378-1323

$

48

Forksdale Ave., Merritt

88 0112026 CLMN

• Aquariams •Fish • Tropical Fish •Pet Food & Supplies • House Plants • Small Animals • Blue Buffalo Food

ONLY

ď Š

13

LEFT!

NEW LOCATION

Ph: 250-378-1818

ď Š

2137 Quilchena Ave Phone: 250-378-4144

Automotive quality care

is our speciality

BOOSTER CABLES

2051 Granite Avenue, Merritt, BC

1/2 Price Nail Trims Nov. 28th 9am-5pm

*FREE Fetch

GOODIE BAGS FOR YOUR DOG AFTER THE PARADE

DOG GROOMING & BOUTIQUE 2144 QUILCHENA AVENUE 250-378-8828

ď Š ď Š ď Š

10% off all purchases if you bring something for the Food Bank Hamper.

*excludes dogfood & grooming

CLIP OUT COUPON

ALL

Effective Nov. 28 - Dec. 4, 2014

Quilchena tore ď Š S l a r e n e G "O=E?NM 3!,%

OFF

250-378-4567 www.westcanauto.com

PURITY FEED FARM GARDEN PET CENTRE

ď Š 1690 Voght Street 1-250-378-4432

250-378-2753 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

20 minute drive north of Merritt on Hwy 5A

Eyelash Extensions on Special

ď Š

*expires Dec. 30, 2014

ALL PRODUCTS 30% OFF for

MIDNIGHT MADNESS 250-378-4556

ALL EARRINGS!

Vision Quest Optical & Gifts

ď Š

ď Š ONLY $30

HOURS OF OPERATION: Mon. to Fri.: 9am - 5 pm & Sat.: 9am - 3 pm

E

MA DE IN AFRICA

s 6OGHT 3T -ERRITT "#

250-378-9238 1800 Garcia St., Merritt, BC

I@@

!MMILN?> #IFIOLM ;H> 3CT?M !P;CF;<F?

ď &#x160;

ONE COUPON PER PERSON

25% OFF

0F;MNC= ;H> 2O<<?L

RA

%

*

*Regular priced item, must present coupon at time of purchase.

2070 QUILCHENA AVENUE

D ALUMINUM J F TE

15

CLOTHING & APPAREL

Hours Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm Sat 11am-4pm

WED-SAT 11AM-4PM & SUN 12PM-4PM

First Prize: $800 Second Prize: $550 Third Prize: $350

Y LER EL

10

$

Nov. 28 & 29 and receive 30-50% off your purchase

ď &#x160;

D&D EMPORIUM Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finds, Tomorrows Treasures

Unique gifts to create & relive memories.

250-378-5558

W

STARTING AT

Have a Vintage Christmas with Mirror Vintage in downtown Merritt.

â&#x153;&#x192;

Now

Draw your Discount Bring in an item for the food bank

C

Reg. $149.99

Mirror Vintage

2040 Granite Avenue

For Rules & Regulations look on your Passport, which can be picked up from anyone of the participating merchants.

250-378-5217

Your Looking Glass to the Past!

GET READY FOR MIDNIGHT MADNESS

Contest Runs from Nov. 20 - Dec. 17, 2014

D

Make this the best PET Christmas ever

Reg. $64.95

t Piercing / Tanning t Lots of in Store Specials t Gift Certificates Available

Ph: 250-378-5714

2032 Quilchena Ave.,

HAN

PRICE

PANEL

ď &#x160; Blooming Pets

ď &#x160;

Month of November

Shop LOCAL & win BIG! OPEN LATE FOR

DOWNTOWN MERRITT: #120 1700 Garcia St. Railyard Mall

Ph: 250-378-2332

Nov. 27 - Dec. 3, 2014

2226 Nicola Avenue, Merritt

MIDNIGHT CRYSTALLINE 30W MADNESS! SOLAR LOWESEVTER!

Like us on

1/ '

$24

Branda and Simon Welcome New Customers and Old Friends

Come in and order a fresh or frozen turkey or a bone in smoked ham for Christmas.

ď &#x160;

t )[ 3FGSFTI 3BUF

ON THE BENCH

3-3623 Dewolf Way 250-378-2229

ULTIMATE GIFT IDEA FOR HIM OR HER!

43â&#x20AC;? & 51â&#x20AC;? HD PLASMA TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

375ml

each

ď &#x160;

sale

Kahlua Regular flavour, Peppermint Mocha Coffee Pumpkin Spice Gingerbread Cinnamon

$

Each

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 17

www.merrittherald.com

Authentic Native Art Gallery

Phone: 250-378-2022

2001 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC

2152 Quilchena Avenue

ď &#x160;Foo

dB an k

Double stamps

Locate a smiley face, bring a non-perishable food item into participating merchants and receive double stamps.

18 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

moonlight madness PC® whole barbecue chicken

ORGANIC

selected varieties, seasoned, 1 kg

912926 ART#20135644

8

47 each

721212 PLU 94011

old mill English muffins

product of Ecuador or Colombia

assorted varieties, pkg. of 6

.77 /lb

1

327440 ART# 20764408

454 g

Canada grade A, one dozen

Limit 4, after limit 3.87 ea.

Limit 4, after limit 2.58 ea.

regular, 500’s

each

1

78

736714

each

6pm to 10pm

all toys & games

all artificial trees & ornaments

50

276857 UPC 6038302848

2/

3

PC® Long Life alkaline batteries selected varieties & sizes

50

00

or 3.39 each

Some items may not be available in all stores. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Where photo and text differ, text is correct. We redeem major competitors’ store coupons on items we carry. Quantity purchases represent additional savings on specific products throughout the store. These savings are available on identified items. Deposits and/or environmental charges extra where applicable. President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by President’s Choice Bank. Prices effective one day only Friday, November 28, 2014 at our MERRITT location only.

%

off

each

PC® cotton swabs

2

1pm to 6pm

00

no name salted butter

47

November 28, 2014

Limit 4, after limit 1.97 ea.

large white eggs

®

571624

1.70/kg

organic bananas

8 AM - 10 PM FRIDAY ONLY!

883945

we accept

% off

&

Country Christmas Week SALE Û `ÊÌ iÊÀÕÃ ]Ê}iÌÊÞ ÕÀÊÃ «« }Ê` iÊi>À ÞÊÜ Ì Ê ÕÀÊ VÀi` L iÊ`i> Ãt

Nov. 24 - 28, 2014

All Sunglasses - 25% We carry

Goggles with ION HD Camera Z3 GPS and Blue Tooth

Off

All Frames

25% Off 7 Ì Ê«ÕÀV >ÃiÊ vÊ i ÃiÃ

,, //\ÊÓxä ÎÇn ÓäÓäÊÊUÊÊÓ£ÇÇÊ+Õ V i >Ê Ûi° ÜÜÜ°` VÌ ÀÃiÞiV>Ài iÀÀ ÌÌ°V *, /" \ÊÓxä Ó x ÈÈ{äÊÊUÊʣΣÊ6iÀ Ê Ûi°

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 • 19

www.merrittherald.com

PROVINCE

Minister advised Kwantlen on secret executive bonuses

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Opposition MLAs have renewed their call for Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk to be removed from cabinet after releasing emails showing Virk took part in discussions about a hidden bonus for a university executive.

Virk was on the Kwantlen Polytechnic University board of governors in April 2011 when an offer was made to then-University of Regina dean of business Ann Lavack for the position of vice-president academic (VPA) for Kwantlen.

Emails released by the NDP Monday show Virk, then an inspector with the Langley RCMP and a volunteer Kwantlen board member, participating in discussion to get around the B.C. salary guidelines for the job.

NDP leader John Horgan said Monday the emails were provided from a “whistleblower” at Kwantlen, who found printouts in a binder. Horgan said they contradict an internal investigation by an assistant deputy minister that determined board members were not involved in decisions to pay executives more than provincial rules

allowed.

The Kwantlen VPA salary was capped at $170,000, less than what Lavack was making in Regina. The emails discuss adding $100,000 for moving expenses and a $20,000 “research allowance.”

Virk confirmed Monday that he wrote in an April 2011 email from his RCMP account: “Given the low pay level of a VPA at Kwantlen and the difficulty in drawing candidates within the current pay scale, the research leave is one way to ‘top’ off the pay level.”

Virk said he had forgotten the email exchange, and it will be forwarded to Rob Mingay, the government official who conducted the investigation.

Asked if he should remain in cabinet, with authority over post-secondary institutions, Virk said that is up to Premier Christy Clark.

The government’s Public Sector Employers’ Council (PSEC) set salary ranges for Lavack’s position at $125,000 to $175,000. When Lavack was hired in 2011, she received the maximum salary, plus a $20,000-a-year research allowance and a $50,000 “consulting fee” before starting work that was not reported to PSEC.

NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Installation • Service • Maintenance and Repair for Plumbing & Hot water heating systems

250.280.2837 www.merrittplumbingservices.com facebook.com/merrittplumbingservices instagram.com/rolandauer

Affordable.

Reliable. Fast.

COME AND LEARN MORE about the types of work that may be available with the proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project and speak to a Trades and Training representative from Thompson Rivers University to find out how to increase your qualifications.

THIS EVENT IS AN INFORMATION SESSION. Trans Mountain Expansion Project and Thompson Rivers University are pleased to invite Merritt residents to our

Jobs and Training Information Session Thursday, December 4, 2014 Drop In: 5:30 to 7:30 pm Short Presentation: 6:30 pm

Merritt Civic Centre Meeting Rooms: 2 & 3 1950 Mamette Ave, Merritt

Trans Mountain will not be hiring or accepting resumes at the event.

Connect and Register with Us: transmountain.com/jobs transmountain.com/procurement blog.transmountain.com info@transmountain.com 1.866.514.6700 @TransMtn youtube.com/transmtn

20 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

NOW THRU SUNDAY ONLY!

NOW THRU SUNDAY ONLY!

K Black Book C A BUYBACK EVENT BL Y A D I R F

THE BEST PRICE OR TRADE-IN GUARANTEED!

WE WILL BEAT ANY COMPETITOR’S OFFER OR WE WILL GIVE YOU$100!

(4)

10,845 IN CONSUMER CASH & DEALER REBATES(1)

$

BONUS CASH»

FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 36 MONTHS!(5)

UNTIL 2015!(2)

$

1,500

0%

NO PAYMENTS

$

UP TO

$

56

IF YOU ARE A LICENSED TRADESMAN OR IF YOU CURRENTLY OWN ANY PICKUP TRUCK

WK OR $

8 9 9 , 19 (3)

‘15 Chrysler 200 LX

‘14 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP

‘14 Dodge Journey CVP

MB#UFCE41-28A

MB#RTKH53-29E

MB#JCDH49-22F,WFU

45$WK 88 16,8

$

(3)

OR

66$ WK 888 23,

$

(3)

OR

76$WK 888 26, (3)

OR

$

10$ 9WK 88 38,8 (3)

OR

‘14 Dodge Dart SE

‘14 Jeep Cherokee Sport FWD

‘14 Ram 1500 SXT Quad Cab 4x4

‘14 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

MB#PFDH41-25A

MB#KLTL74-24A

MB#DS6L41-25A,AGR,XFH

MB#WKJH74-23E

YOUR BEST DEALS WWW.KAMLOOPSDODGE.COM

1-866-374-4477

JOHN OSTROM GENERA ENERAL MANAGER

KEN COLEMAN SALES MANAGER

GEORGE EVANS

GRANT DOLSON SALES

NIGEL BAILLARGEON SALES

JUSTIN YAX SALES

OSI OMONOKHUA SALES

JAMES NORRIS SALES

BRETT BUGA SALES

TARALYN MUSFELT SALES

2525 E. TRANS CANADA HWY, KAMLOOPS, BC 25

Since 1968 NOW AT DODGE YESCREDIT KAMLOOPS

The easy way to your new vehicle!

NO CREDIT DIVORCE BANKRUPT SLOW CREDIT PAYER

All images are for display purposes only. No two offers can be combined. One offer per customer only, limit two vehicles per household. At time of printing all vehicles were available. Dealer retains all rebates, discounts and incentives in order to achieve prices andd payments shown in this flyer. Rebates, Discounts, and incentives are subject to change or end without notice as new Retail Incentive Programs are announced. Some customers may not be eligible for all incentives included in price. Vehicle offers end on Sunday, November 30, 2014. (») $1,500 Ram Truck Bonus Cash is available to qualified customers on the retail purchase/lease of any 2013/2014 Ram 2500/3500 models (excluding Cab & Chassis models) and 2014 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab models) and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include current owners/lessees a pickup truck. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered red in their name on or before November 1, 2014. Proof of ownership/lease agreement will be required. Some conditions may apply. (1) Up to $10,845 in rebates and discounts. Example: Instock 2014 Ram Heavy Duty Trucks (2500/3500) models. Discount includes no charge Cummins Diesel and $1,500 loyalty bonus cash. Amount of discount varies by model/option package purchased. Plus taxes, on approved credit. (2) Finance Pull Ahead Bonus Cash and 1% Rate Reduction is available to eligible customers on the retail purchase/lease of select 2014 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or Fiat models at participating dealers from November 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014 inclusive. Finance Pull Ahead Bonus Cash sh will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. 1% Rate Reduction applies on approved credit to most qualifying subvented financing transactions through RBC, TD Auto Finance & Scotiabank. 1% rate reduction can’t be used to reduce the final interest rate below 0%. Eligible customers include all original and current owners of a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or FIAT model with an eligible standard/subvented finance or lease contract maturing between January 1st, 2014 and December 31st, 2016. Trade-in not required. See dealer for complete details and exclusions. (3) VEHICLES MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. All incentives and rebates are reflected on advertised vehicles including no charge options. Advertised finance prices and weekly payments are based on $0 down payment, 3.99% for 96 months (except MB#PFDH41-25A based on 2.49%, and MB#KLTL74-24A based on 3.49%), plus HST/PST, on approved credit. All stock numbers are factory ordered, dealer will attempt to locate for purchase. MB#PFDH41-25A, Cost of Borrowing: wing: $1,959 plus taxes, Total Obligation: $18,847 plus taxes/fees. MB#RTKH53-29E, Cost of Borrowing: $3,369 plus taxes, Total Obligation: $23,367 plus taxes/fees. MB#JCDH49-22F,WFU, Cost of Borrowing: $3,369 plus taxes, Total Obligation: $23,367 plus taxes/fees. MB#UFCE41-28a, Cost of Borrowing: $3,369 plus taxes, Total Obligation: $23,367 plus taxes/fees. MB#KLTL74-24A, Cost of Borrowing: $3,498 plus taxes, Total Obligation: ed PURCHASE offer signed from a franchise dealer. Quote must have a VIN and stock $27,386 plus taxes/fees. MB#DS6L41-25A,AGR,XFH, Cost of Borrowing: $4,529 plus taxes, Total Obligation: $31,417 plus taxes/fees. MB#WKJH74-23E, Cost of Borrowing: $6,551 plus taxes, Total Obligation: $45,439 plus taxes/fees. (4) We will beat any written and accepted venue Service. OR We will beat any written and accepted TRADE offer signed from number and be compared to a same model equipped with same equipment and accessories, valid on in-stock vehicles only. Certain conditions may apply. Customer is responsible for all taxes, and all registration according to the rules of dealership and the Canada Revenue a franchise dealer. Quote must have a VIN. Vehicle value to be determined by dealer, minus reconditioning cost and/or excessive kilometers, certain conditions may apply. Any negative amount will be applied toward purchase of sale vehicle, on approved credit. Trade-in vehicle must be within Canadian Black Book guidelines. Current market conditions le supplies last. Available on select units, see dealer for details. (5) 0.0% purchase apply. If offer cannot be beaten, customer will receive up to $100. Gift card is redeemable for $100 in merchandise only and must be accepted as presented. Card has no cash value, one card with every vehicle purchase. Customs charges, taxes and fees may apply, while financing for up to 60 months available to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance on 2014 FIAT 500, 2014 Dodge Dart, 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2014 Jeep Cherokee , 2014 Chrysler Town & Country and 2015 Chrysler 200 models. Example: $20,000, with a $0 down payment, financed at 0.0% for 36 months equals monthly payments of $556; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $20,000. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price and/or specifications may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct any such errors without prejudice or penalty to ourselves. We are not responsible for typographical errors, nor are we responsible for late receipt of mail. Contact dealerships knowledgeable and professional sales consultants for more information.

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 • 21

www.merrittherald.com

Proudly supporting over 20 local suppliers in Kamloops

Shopping Local Matters

SPECIALS NOVEMBER 27TH UNTIL DECEMBER 3RD, 2014

The Leader In Locally Grown Produce

ARMSTRONG BC

KAMLOOPS BC

KAMLOOPS BC

SORRENTO BC

FIELDSTONE ORGANICS

DHALIWAL FARMS

WHITE LAKE ORGANICS

FRESHLY ROLLED ORGANIC OATS

YELLOW ONIONS

FRESH IS BEST

SALSA

BICKIES

$ 98

$ 98

$ 98 HERMAN HOTHI - President NULEAF PRODUCE MARKET

4

/750 G

38

/LB OR $18 - 50LB BAG

3

/375ML

3

/EACH

KAMLOOPS BC

KAMLOOPS BC

KAMLOOPS BC

KAMLOOPS BC

STRAUSS HERB COMPANY

BERRY VERY GARDEN

CAROLINE’S CAKES

HEFFLEY FARMS

FREE RANGE EGGS

FUDGE

SQUASH

$ 98

$ 48

Being Born and raised in SHAMPOO & Kamloops and working CONDITIONER on the family farm, we understand the value of shopping local. /360ML The impact it has on KAMLOOPS BC the local economy is BLACKWELL DAIRY significant to our family EGGNOG and yours .

$

98

10

7KDQN \RX IRU 6KRSSLQJ ORFDO

¢

$ 98

2

/1L

4

/DOZEN

3

/4 OZ

¢

58

/LB

KAMLOOPS BC

KAMLOOPS BC

BURNABY BC

DUNESBERRY FARM

BLACKWELL DAIRY

PRESSED APPLE JUICE

CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE MILK

ALL VEGA PRODUCTS

$

$ 98

00

15

/5L

1

/1L

%

20

OFF

KAMLOOPS BC

SALMON ARM BC

SALMON ARM BC

CHINA VALLEY BC

CHINA VALLEY VALLLEY BC

MADE WITH LOVE

GORTS GOUDA

GORTS GOUDA

SPICE BLENDS & MAGIC MEALS

NON-HOMOGENIZED NON-HOMOGENIZED MILK

NON-HOMOGENIZED NON-HOMOGENIZED CHOCOLATE MILK

KARMA NATURAL SOAPWORKS

POULTRY TR TRY RY FARMS

$ 98

$ 49

%

20

OFF

4

/1.89L + BOTTLE DEP.

3

/1L

KAMLOOPS BC

KAMLOOPS BC

KAMLOOPS BC

WESTSYDE APIARIES

BLISS TEA

DHALIWAL FARMS

KOMBUCHA

RUSSET RUSSET POTATOES

$ 98

$ 98

NATURAL HONEY

$

98

12

/1KG

3

/500 ML

1

/10LB BAG

KAMLOOPS BC

KAMLOOPS BC

KAMLOOPS BC

OATALLY AWESOME

FRESH IS BEST

HEFFLEY FARMS

GOURMET OATMEAL

TORTILLA CHIPS

BEETS

$

98

$ 98

$ 98

/1KG

/325G

11

3

RANDOM CUT SOAP

$ 98

4

/EACH

OLIVER BC

SPARTAN & GRANNY SMITH APPLES

¢

58

/LB OR $20 - 40LB CASE

FREEE R RANG RAN RANGE ANGE EGGS

$ 98

4

/DOZEN

KAMLOOPS BC

HEFFLEY FARMS

CARROTS

$ 98

4

/5LB BAG

KAMLOOPS BC

VERNON BC

SKIPPY’S POPCORN

ITALIAN KITCHEN

PASTA SAUCE

ASSORTED FLAVOURS

4

/5LB BAG

$ 98

2

/200 G

B I G G E S T S E L E C T I O N O F K A M LO O P S G R OW N P R O D U C E !

$ 98

3

/720ML

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

740 FORTUNE DRIVE, KAMLOOPS 250-376-8618 nuleafmarket

22 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

PROVINCE

Flu vaccine less effective against mutant strain

By Jeff Nagel

BLACK PRESS jnagel@blackpress.ca

This year’s flu shot may prove less effective than usual because the dominant virus now circulating has mutated significantly in the months since the vaccine was devised.

The H3N2 strain – one of three targeted in this year’s flu vaccine – is thought to have changed its genetic makeup enough to possibly thwart the antibodies that the vaccine activates.

Dr. Danuta Skowronski, an epidemiologist with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, is still recommending the vaccine, particularly for the elderly, the chronically ill and those with compromised immune systems.

“It’s not a perfect match,” she said. “But for the high risk, even an imperfectly matched vaccine is going to give cross protection. And for some people it could be life-saving.”

She said the H3N2 strain tends to be particularly nasty to the elderly and may bring a deadlier flu season than usual.

“We may see more hospitalizations or deaths this year,” Skowronski said.

She said it’s particularly concerning that the flu has struck B.C. surprisingly early this season, causing outbreaks in eight seniors’ care homes.

The vaccine was formulated last February because it takes six to eight months to produce in large quantities and the H3N2 virus is thought to have since mutated while circulating in the southern hemisphere.

Skowronski said it’s still not too late to get the shot and some protection when flu activity peaks in the weeks ahead, including any later surge of cases of influenza B, which tends to peak in March or April.

The vaccine also targets the influenza B and H1N1 viruses, but they’re considered less likely to cause illness this flu season.

Even in years when the vaccine is a better fit

– last year’s was about 70 per cent effective against the then-dominant H1N1 strain – Skow-

ronksi says everyone should wash their hands frequently and avoid touching their eyes, nose

and mouth.

People who get the flu shot often mistakenly think any illness they

contract can’t be flu and sometimes fail to get appropriate treatment.

“It doesn’t make you

invincible,” Skowronski said.

Anti-viral medication can stop or fight an

influenza infection but must be given quickly, ideally within 12 hours of the start of symptoms.

A big deal.

With a little price.

Get a full year of TELUS Satellite TV from just $15/mo. when you bundle with home phone.

TELUS Satellite TV

$15/mo.

MVY [OL ÄYZ[ `LHY ^OLU `V\ ZPNU \W for a 3 year home bundle.*

Save over

$260 on TELUS Satellite TV over 3 years.

Call 310-MYTV (6988), go to telus.com/gettv or visit your TELUS store.

TELUS STORES OR AUTHORIZED DEALERS Kamloops Aberdeen Mall

Lansdowne Centre

Northills Mall

Summit Centre

300 St Paul St.

745 Notre Dame Dr.

*Offer includes TELUS Satellite TV Basic Package and is available until December 31, 2014, with a 3 year service agreement, where access and line of sight permit, to residential customers who have not subscribed to TELUS TV or Internet in the past 90 days. Cannot be combined with other offers. TELUS Satellite TV is not available to residents of multi-dwelling units. Regular price (currently $36.95/month) applies at the end of the promotional period. Rates include a $5/mo. discount for bundled services and a $3/mo. digital service fee. TELUS reserves the right to modify channel lineups and packaging, and regular pricing without notice. HDTV-input-equipped television required to watch HD. Minimum system requirements apply. The service agreement includes a free PVR rental and 2 free digital box rentals; current rental rates apply at the end of the term. A cancellation fee applies to the early termination of a service agreement and will be $10 multiplied by the number of months remaining in the service agreement. Rental equipment must be returned in good condition upon cancellation of service, otherwise the replacement cost will be charged to the account. TELUS, the TELUS logo, TELUS Satellite TV, telus.com and the future is friendly are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. © 2014 TELUS.

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 • 23

www.merrittherald.com

merrittherald.com

bcclassified.com

HERALD HEALTH Have a sports story tip? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing newsroom@merrittherald.com

Watch your back when shoveling snow

Wet and heavy snow creates quite a potential problem for the many people who have to shovel it. As it continues to pile up, I expect to have numerous people hobble into my office desperately seeking relief from their low back pain.

To explain how this happens and why it can affect almost anyone, I will give you an example of a gentleman who came to see me last year after shoveling snow.

During one of the heavier snowfalls last year, this gentleman thought that he would

the tension soon disappeared. After questioning him on the following day, I learned he was even rather careless about how he shoveled. Instead of pushing the snow in front of him while keeping his low back straight, he scooped up the snow, rotated his body, and threw it aside.

This technique not only caused him to twist his back repetitively, but it also put excessive stress on the joints and muscles of that region. After the driveway was all done, he retired to his recliner for a well-deserved short rest that ended up being a prolonged nap.

When he woke up, he noted a burning sensation in his low back. He attempted to sit up but felt immediate acute pain in his low back. He soon realized that even getting out of that chair was not going to be an easy task. Whenever he

moved, he experienced waves of acutely painful muscle spasms in his low back.

When the gentleman finally came to see me the next day, he was fairly distraught. The medication he had taken did not help and he was unable to sleep all night. After I asked him numerous questions and completed a thorough chiropractic examination, it was apparent that his problem was in the facet joints located between the lumbar vertebrae at the lowermost portion of his spine.

The mild low back stiffness he had been experiencing over the last two weeks told me that he likely already had a reduced range of motion in that area long before he started shoveling snow. This made his back vulnerable to injury when he attempted repetitive twisting and

lifting motions. As a result, inflammation accumulated in and around the joints and nerves of his low back.

Not only did this make the joints very sore and stiff, but the inflammation also chemically irritates the spinal nerves as they pass between the vertebrae. These nerves are responsible for controlling pain sensation and the contraction of the large muscles in his low back.

Whenever they are irritated or pinched, the nerves create acute sensations of pain and make the muscles of the low back go into a forceful contraction or spasm.

To summarize, the facet joints in his lower back were acutely inflamed and very

PSYCHOLOGY FOR LIVING

Each time I leave Maui I cry. Not because it’s such a beautiful place, which it is, but because its people are so relaxed and in harmony with the natural rhythms. There is such a graceful flow to life and if you stay long enough, you become part of that flow. It’s how we were all meant to live.

The people there tend to live very simply. No one wants excess luggage, so there’s less of an emphasis on the acquisition of material things. Nature is the main form of entertainment.

A glaring difference that I noticed upon reflection was that here in Canada there is a strong emphasis on preparing for the future.

We are bombarded, for example, with advertisements for RRSPs. We spend our days working

so hard, foregoing spontaneous pleasures, so that the future will be taken care of. At times it seems that we are motivated by fear — the fear that we won’t have enough.

In contrast, I have met many people from different parts of the world who are simply committed to experiencing each day. They require only a place to stay and food to eat.

Unburdened by mortgage payments and ‘investment strategies’, they live life to the fullest. This is not to suggest that there is no virtue in planning, but rather life takes a balance between preparing for some future time and living freely in the present.

Similarly, it makes little sense to create a beautiful home if all of one’s time is spent cleaning it rather than relaxing in it. We need to ask ourselves, from time to time, if our lives are

the real thing or if we are still ‘getting ready.’

People even walk slower in tropical climates.

One thing you notice when you arrive at a Canadian airport is that everyone seems to be moving quickly, until you realize that it is you who is moving more slowly now. In our culture it takes discipline to slow down our pace.

So if you feel that there is never enough time or that time goes by quickly, reflect for a moment on the possibility that time is standing still, and that we are fly-

ing through it at a pace we have consciously or unconsciously set for ourselves.

Take a day once in a while just to watch the world and your loved ones. Step out of the race momentarily to see the territory you have covered and what lies ahead. See if you’re missing anything along the way. The nice thing is that you can adjust the speed and the course.

There’s still time.

Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning psychotherapist.

chiropractors treat in their practice more than any other problem.

If you have any questions about back pain and how chiropractic can help your back problem, please feel free to call me directly.

How’s your hearing?

Ask an Audiologist.

Carolyn Palaga, MSc, Aud (C)

Merritt Hearing Clinic A division of Carolyn Palaga Audiology Ser vices Ltd.

Call Monday - Friday

315-9688 2076A Granite Avenue, Merritt (Located at Nicola Valley Chiropractic)

Authorized by: WCB First Canadian Health Veterans Affairs Registered under the Hearing Aid Act (B.C.)

God

the Word, the World

Adopting a slower pace of life

By Dr. Gwen Randall-Young

restricted in their movement. As well, the neighbouring spinal nerves were severely irritated, which resulted in severe pain and muscle spasms.

More subtle cases of this same problem (in the neck or back) are what

By Herman Kneller

When we have decided that we want to be part of Heaven and what goes on there, we need to Ànd a church. Why? What do we do at church? Well, for one thing, we always take time for singing. We all like to sing sometimes, don’t you?! We sometimes call that time “praise and worship.” Why? Because it lifts our spirits when we sing praises to God for His goodness.

Without those other distractions in our lives anymore, we are free. It always makes us feel good when we do something for others.

God promised that if we are faithful with our tithes and offerings, then He will pour out a blessing that will give us more than we need. He does not promise us more than we want, for our wants are not always good for I’m speaking now for my church. There us. He has promised to supply our needs. is always a mission story. Someone will share God brings the goodness of His love about a speciÀc person or group, out in the mission Àeld, sharing God’s love with others to those in other places where life is quite different from ours. God is in the business of who may not otherwise know. saving people. He wants to use us to show We also take a mission offering, which others, through what we do, that God loves goes to help the people who are in the Àeld, them. sharing the good news of Jesus. After all, A lot of the problems we have on Earth Jesus said that everyone is to hear the good news, so they can make their own choice are created by selÀshness. Go look at all the if they wish to change their lives to be Àt for problems created by somebody wanting to show power, or money, or greed. Is she Heaven. helping others by behaving this way? No. She You may be concerned with the church is helping no one but herself. (And, probably asking you for money offerings. How can hurting others as she does.) Helping others you afford to give? You see, when we follow helps us to think about what really matters in Jesus, we make subtle changes. We stop life. Jesus, for one. spending money trying to Àll the happiness Look at what Jesus gave. Let’s start bucket with things, because it is Àlled by God with His love. We no longer feel the need looking at Him and His Word. to drink alcohol, take drugs, buy the latest The world is currently in days of trouble. gadgets, have the newest, most expensive toys.

Paid advertisement

DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN

just wait for it to finish coming down before he began shoveling.

Although this meant that he only had to clear his driveway one time, it also meant that he had to shovel the total accumulation of snow all at once. Because he did not normally experience any serious back pain and was a fairly healthy guy, he felt that clearing his snow-covered driveway would be a simple task.

Once the snow had stopped falling, he dug out his winter boots, gloves, and jacket from the closet. However, when he bent over to put on his boots, he felt a mild stiffness in his low back. He did not even give it a second thought since he had been feeling this mild tension in his lower back off and on for the past two weeks.

As he shoveled, his lower back felt like it was loosening up and

GOESSMAN DENTURE CLINICS Professional, personalized denture service directly to the public Dentures

Partial Dentures

Relines

Denture over

Repairs

implants

Serving you locally 10-2025 Granite Avenue, Merritt

TOLL-FREE: 1-888-374-9443 Call no charge for an appointment

WE ACCEPT ALL INSURANCE

24 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

merrittherald.com

bcclassified.com

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

Cents fail to go the distance with league-leading Vees Third-period letdowns prove costly as Merritt loses both ends of home-and-home series

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

sports@merrittherald.com

If there’s one team in the BCHL you need to play 60 minutes of solid hockey against, it’s the Penticton Vees. Relax even for a moment and they’ll eat you alive.

The Merritt Centennials learned that lesson the hard way on the weekend, coming away with only a single point from their home-andhome series with the number-three ranked Junior A team in the nation.

Friday night, at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, the Cents failed to hang onto a hard-earned 2-1 lead in the late stages of the third period, then went on to lose 3-2 in overtime.

Saturday, on home ice, Merritt scored twice on the powerplay to go ahead 2-1 and then 3-2, only to have Penticton reply with three unanswered goals of their own in the final 12 minutes of regulation play en route to a 5-3 victory over their hosts.

Centennials assistant coach Joe Martin didn’t

mask his disappointment with the outcome of both games.

“I was frustrated, because in the third period [of each game], we didn’t seem to have the mentality that we’re going to stop them.

There was a lack of focus, and all of a sudden the puck was in the back of our net,” he said.

The Cents played a textbook away game for the first 40 minutes of Friday’s contest at the SOEC. Their discipline and patience were rewarded with a one-goal lead after two periods — thanks to tallies by rookie Colin Grannary and workhorse Diego Cuglietta.

Only the Vees’ Jack Ramsey in the first period was able to beat Merritt netminder Anthony Pupplo.

When the Vees predictably ramped it up in the third period, however, the Cents failed to match their opponent’s intensity, and ultimately paid the price. With Michael Ederer in the penalty box for holding, Penticton’s Patrick Newell attempted a

BCHL STANDINGS to Nov. 25 INTERIOR DIVISION Team

GP W

L

T OTL PTS

Penticton 26 22 3 0 West Kelowna 25 13 7 0 Vernon 23 13 7 1 Merritt 25 14 10 0 Trail 23 11 11 0 Salmon Arm 25 8 10 2 ISLAND DIVISION Team

GP W

Nanaimo Alberni Valley Powell River Victoria Cowichan Valley

25 24 24 24 24

L

17 8 14 7 12 7 11 9 5 18

1 5 2 1 1 5

45 31 29 29 23 23

CO-O-O-O-O-O-O-GLIETTA Despite three goals by Merritt’s Diego Cuglietta (8) on the weekend, including the one above on Saturday night, the Centennials lost both of their games against the powerful Penticton Vees. Ian Webster/Herald

centering pass in front of the Cents’ net. The puck hit the skate of Merritt defenceman Jake Clifford and deflected past a shocked Pupplo for the game’s tying goal.

At the one-minute mark of the first overtime, Cuglietta just missed on a great chance at one end of the ice.

The Vees broke back in numbers the other way.

Demico Hannoun fed Tyson Jost a nice lead pass, and the talented youngster made no mistake in beating Pupplo glove-side for the game winner.

“Penticton is a very good transition team,” Martin said. “Hannoun and Jost read the play very well. I give the play they made a lot of

credit.”

The loss was especially unfortunate for Pupplo, who was brilliant between the pipes for Merritt, stopping 34 of 37 shots.

“He plays a very consistent game,” Martin said. “We need more of a good, consistent effort in front of him.”

While Martin was of the opinion that his team deserved to win Friday’s game, he did not say the same for Saturday.

“All I remember of Saturday’s game is the third period,” he said.

“I have these mental snapshots in my head of certain players being unfocused and inattentive. That’s what bothers me.”

Just like the night

T OTL PTS 0 1 0 0 0

0 2 5 4 1

GP W

L

Prince George Chilliwack Langley Coquitlam Surrey

27 15 10 24 15 8 25 12 9 27 9 13 23 3 17

vs

T OTL PTS 0 0 1 1 0

2 1 3 4 3

32 31 28 23 9

OVERTIME Newell’s goal in Penticton last Friday

wasn’t the only odd one in the game. Grannary’s opener was a gift, courtesy of Vees’ goaltender Hunter Miska. He ventured out from his crease to play a puck and completely whiffed.

Grannary had only to skate past him, pick up the puck and deposit it into an empty net.

With Cents defencemen Malik Kaila and Cole Arcuri still out with injuries, Merritt called up Cooper Prechal from the Princeton Posse for the weekend. The 17-year-old played well against the high-powered Vees.

Eighteen-year-old Cole Chorney, recently arrived from the Red Deer rebels of the WHL, saw his first action as a Merritt Centennial on the weekend. The centre took a regular shift between captain Sam Johnson and Gavin Gould.

Merritt head coach Luke Pierce left for Calgary on Sunday for three days of meetings leading up to the WJAC’s Team Canada West training camp at the beginning of December. Pierce was expected to be back in time for Wednesday’s game in Vernon.

The Centennials’ next home game is this Saturday versus the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. The Cents’ record is 2-1 so far this season against the Apes.

Merritt was a 4-3 winner in the teams’ most recent get-together.

Merritt Centennials

34 31 29 26 11

MAINLAND DIVISION Team

before, the Cents were good for two periods and a bit on Saturday.

Two more goals by Cuglietta and another by Grannary had Merritt in front by a goal with less than 15 minutes to go in the third period.

That’s when the Merritt team seemed to lose its focus once again.

A pair of ex-WHLers and newly-acquired Vees players made the Cents pay dearly down the stretch. Dakota Conroy (from the Prince Albert Raiders) drew his team even at 8:42, Connor Chartier (from the Spokane Chiefs) put the Vees ahead by one at 16:07, and Conroy again into an empty net at 19:20 completed the comeback and sealed the

Centennials’ fate.

“We have to realize that every shift in a game is important,” Martin said, “and you have a job to do out there.”

Jonah Imoo took the loss in the Cents’ net on Saturday, stopping 29 of 33 shots sent his way.

The Centennials had little time to lick their wounds following the weekend setbacks, as they were in Vernon on Wednesday night for their fourth meeting of the season with the Vipers. Going into the mid-week showdown, the two teams were tied for third place in the BCHL’s Interior Division with 29 points, although the Snakes have played two fewer games than the Cents.

After defeating Vernon 4-0 on home ice at the beginning of October, Merritt has lost twice to the Poisonous Ones since. In both defeats, the Cents held early leads, only to give up four unanswered goals to the Vipes in the latter stages of each contest. Sound familiar?

Martin said trips to the sin bin cost his team both games in Vernon.

“Penalty troubles, which led to the bench getting tight, which led to momentum turns. It’s a mental thing, a maturity thing… at times we have it; at times we don’t.”

Salmon Arm Silverbacks

7:30 pm Saturday, November 29 at N.V. Memorial Arena

Hands of Hope

As always, purchase your tickets before game time at Canadian Tire and Cooper's Foods.

Christmas Food Drive on Sunday, Nov. 30th

NICOLA VALLEY MEMORIAL ARENA

CENTENNIALS WILL BE DOOR TO DOOR ACCEPTING DONATIONS.

2075 Mamette Ave., Merritt

Teddy BEAR toss night.

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 • 25

www.merrittherald.com

SPORTS

Sloan and McNiven team up at golfing meet-and-greet

TEE PARTY (Above) A bevy of local golfers gathered at the Merritt Golf & Country Club on Saturday to welcome home professional golfer Roger Sloan (in the middle with ball cap) for the first time since he qualified for the PGA’s FedEx Cup Tour — the top golf circuit in the world. Sloan shared stories and anecdotes from his most recent exploits on the FedEx Cup Tour, and his previous two seasons on the Web.com Tour. He talked about his win at the 2013 Nova Scotia Open in front of an enthusiastic pro-Canadian crowd, the complexities of the PGA’s scoring and ranking systems and qualifying criteria, the set-up of PGA courses, the win by fellowCanadian Nick Taylor at the Sanderson Farms stop two weekends ago, his new partnership with Bear Mountain Golf Resort outside Victoria, his ongoing quest for sponsorships and endorsement contracts, being away from home and his new wife, and the importance of practising and “going to work each day.” Sloan also had a MERN141127_A chance to chat with 18-year-old Merritt golfer Ben McNiven (top right) who is attending Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota on a golf scholarship.

McNiven finished second overall at his very first varsity event at the end of August, and helped DWU capture the team title at its own Palace City Cup Invitiational in September by placing seventh with a two-round total of 151. Sloan attended the University of Texas-El Paso for four years on a golf scholarship. Sloan wrapped up a busy Saturday by attending the Merritt Centennials home game that night, and participating in a ceremonial puck drop (right) with Cents’ captain Sam Johnson and Penticton Vees’ captain Patrick Sexton. Slan’s next PGA event will be the Sony Open in Honolulu, Hawaii from January 15 to 18. Ian Webster/Herald

Merritt’s Murray GM bantams finish second in home tourney

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

sports@merrittherald.com

Merritt’s Murray GM bantam reps had an outstanding weekend at their own six-team tournament. They finished second overall, losing 6-1 to Smithers in Sunday’s championship game.

The Jr. Cents opened the tournament on Friday with a 4-4 tie against Ridge Meadows.

Merritt scorers were AP call-up Tyler Mosley with two goals, Tyler Simon and Connor Ouellet.

Saturday morning, the Murray GM squad was edged 6-5 by Smithers. Kealan Lester and Anthony Tulliani each scored twice for Merritt, while Marco Camastro tallied once.

In their second game on Saturday, Merritt outlasted Summerland 9-6 in a scorefest. Hometown scorers were Mosley (5), Tulliani, Lester and AP Darius Sam. In one of two semifinals on Sunday morning, Merritt bested a team from Everett, Washington 5-2 with goals coming from Lester (2), Sam, Tulliani and Justin Tighe.

With no call-ups

available, a short-staffed Murray GM squad was no match for Smithers in the tournament final.

Only Fred Ware was able to find the back of the net for Merritt.

Mosley, Ouellet, Simon, Sam Tighe, Tulliani, Camastro, Travis Simon, Tanveer Bansi and Gord Ware all picked up one or more assists over the weekend.

Both Mack Stead and Holden King played terrific in net for the Murray GM team.

“This was a great weekend for our team, and a big confidence booster,” Murray GM head coach Bill Kelly said. “The kids came together and played well as a team. Our players would like to sincerely thank the APs from the bantam house team that helped out on the weekend, and all the parents that helped to make the tournament a successful one.”

Peewee Girls The Joco Transport peewee girls traveled to Vernon on Sunday and blanked the host Jr. Vipers 8-0.

Merritt’s leading scorer was Bianca Cavaliere

MINOR HOCKEY REPORT

Malloy and Austin Dan. Assists went to Jackson, Chastko, Malloy and Aaron Tippe.

Finally, on November 23, the NVIT team hosted Lillooet and fell 7-2.

“It was a 3-2 game two minutes into the third period,” head coach Brian Laupitz said, “then unfortunately the wheels kind of fell off.”

Merritt marksmen were Mosley and Laupitz. Assists went to Chastko, Malloy and Carmichael.

A special shout out goes to netminder Trevor Hillson. As the team’s only goaltender he has to play every minute of every game.

Atom Development CLOSE QUARTERS Merritt bantam reps Darius Sam (second from left) and Justin Tighe (9) battle for the puck with a pair of Smithers players during round robin action at the six-team tournament on the weekend. Ian Webster/Herald

with four goals, while Ivy Smith had a pair, and both Taylor Shackelly and Reese Paterson scored once. Goalie Janelle Gage netted the shutout.

Midget House It’s been a busy month of November for

the NVIT midget house team.

On the November 7 and 8 weekend, the midgets were in Chilliwack for a tournament. Despite an 0-4 record, the young lads put up a good battle. Point getters at the tourney were Keyton Laupitz (6), Kris Chastko

(4), Isaac Jackson (3), Alex Fraser and Trai Carmichael (2 each), Shadin McClure and Tanner Malloy.

On November 16, the NVIT squad was a 10-3 winner over Logan Lake. Merritt scorers were Travis Mosley (3), Fraser and Laupitz (2 each), Cole Brown,

The Fountain Tire atoms were edged 5-4 by the Summerland Jets on the weekend. Max Graham had a hat trick in the narrow loss, while Robert Sterling scored Merritt’s other goal.

Lucas Schmid picked up the lone assist.

The atoms host a six-team tournament this weekend, with visiting squads coming from Port Moody, Cranbrook, Burnaby, Vancouver’s

North Shore and Kamloops.

Merritt’s round robin games are Friday at 4:30 p.m., and on Saturday at 7 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. All three games are at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

Bantam House The City Furniture house bantams blanked Logan Lake 10-0 on the weekend. Scoring for the Merritt team were Darius Sam and Tyler Mosley (3 goals each), Levi Nelson (2), Austin Hawkins and Nkikaxni Grismer-Voght.

Mosley, Sam, Nelson, Hawkins, Phillip McRae, Ethan Sheena-Patrick and Mesha Naiker all had assists. Colton Macaulay notched the shutout in net.

Peewee Rep Spencer Vaughan picked up a hat trick as the Ramada peewee reps defeated Kamloops 4-2 on Sunday at the Valleyview Arena.

Merritt’s other scorer was Talon Zakall, while Bryce Garcia earned the win in net. Zakall and Anthony Michel had assists.

26 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY

CONTAIN-IT STORAGE

Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com

ANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERT

SANTA LAND

Nov. 27, Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation at the door.

This is an event that you won’t want to miss so come early! Civic Centre

Nov. 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame

FESTIVAL OF TREES Nov. 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame (winners announced)

WREATH WALK

BAKE SALE

Nov. 27, 6 - 10 p.m., Civic Centre

Baillie House

Nov. 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Conayt Bingo

SANTA PARADE

Merritt Old Time Nov. 28, 7 p.m. Quilchena Fiddlers baron of Ave. There will be several beef and jam sesevents and things to do sion AFTER THE PARADE including: MERRITT COMMUNITY BAND will perform in the foyer at the Civic Centre after the parade. BAILLIE HOUSE will have free cocoa and a bake sale. SANTA LAND at the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. FESTIVAL OF TREES at Sprit Square, and LATE NIGHT SHOPPING throughout Merritt, all taking place after the parade.

CRAFT FAIR, CONCESSION & WREATH WALK Nov. 28, 2:00 -10:00 pm, Civic Centre.

CRAFT FAIR, CONCESSION & WREATH WALK Nov. 29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Civic Centre

KIDS CHARLIE BROWN TREE MAKING Nov. 29, 11 a.m. -2 p.m., Civic Centre (free)

fill shifts at the Extreme Weather Response Shelter located at 1937A Quilchena Ave. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight daily. Volunteer application packages are available at the Community Policing Office (250-3783955) located at 2013 Quilchena Avenue.

Nov. 29 at the Legion.

Baron at 5:30 p.m. and Music at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Every Thursday evening, doors open at 4:30 p.m. first game starts at 6 p.m. Bingo is at 2164 Quilchena Avenue.

Volunteers for Country Christmas

or Barb 250-389-2678.

Merritt senior centre

Fall season of practices on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the music room at MSS. info: James 250-378-9894.

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

Lunch available at the Elks and Royal Purple craft and bake sale. Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. til 3 p.m. at the Elks Hall. If you are interested in booking a table call 250-378-9788.

Shelter looking for volunteers The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society is seeking volunteers to

The Community Choir New season has started, come at 7 p.m. Located at Colletteville school. New members are very welcome.

For more information contact: Ellen 250-378-9899

Merritt Baptist Church

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

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

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

Trinity United Church

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

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!

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

Phase 2 has started.

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

Cloudy with Showers Cloudy w/Showers

High: High: 5˚C 9C Low: Low: -2˚C 6C

Fri. Mar. Nov. 28 Fri. 15

A few flurries Cloudy Periods

High: 10C 4˚C High: Low: Low:-14˚C 4C

Sat. Mar. Nov. 29 Sat. 16

Mainly Sunny Variable Clouds

High: High:-13˚C 8C Low: Low:-16˚C 4C

Sun. Mar. Nov. 30 Sun. 17

WetSunny Snow

High: High:-9˚C 6C Low: Low:-16˚C 2C

Mon.Mar. Dec. 118 Mon.

Scattered Flurries Variable Clouds

High: High: -5˚C 6C Low: Low:-11˚C 0C

Tue.Mar. Dec. 219 Tue.

Mix of Sun and Clouds SnowRain Showers

High: High:-4˚C 7C Low: Low:-12˚C -1C

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

DayWeather Weather Forecast Forecast for Merritt, 27,14 2014 - Wednesday, Dec. 20, 3, 2014 77Day Merritt, BC BC --Thursday, Thursday,Nov. March - Wednesday, March 2013 Thurs. Nov. Thurs.

Mar.27 14

Sale of New and Used storage containers

2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

volunteers needed

The Nicola Valley Community Band

Secured

■

2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Fire 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.

Elks & royal purple

On-site rentals

■

Crossroads Community Church

RISING FROM THE ASHES

Nov. 30, Merritt Civic Centre. Features: Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, crafts, pancakes, sausages, juice and coffee.

Breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus. For more information call 250.315.1050.

Country Christmas Breakfast with Santa

■

The ChurChes of MerriTT WelCoMe You

Living with the Loss Support Group Wednesday 7 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. #122025 Granite Ave, Merritt - Call Marilyn at 250-3783513.

The Navy League is in need of officer’s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps. Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet every 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

Approved mini-storage

1750 1 17 7 Hill Street ■ Phone: 250-315-3000

LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Step up and get involved.

Country Christmas needs volunteers for this years’ event. Some duties are traffic control, crowd control during the parade, ushering at the Community Concert. If you want to help, contact Sharon at 250 378 6158, or e-mail at tedwards@telus. net, or fill in a “Volunteer Application Form” available at Baillie House or Community Futures.

Contents are insurable

■

Wed.Mar. Dec. 320 Wed.

Light Snow Light Snow

High: High:-2˚C 7C Low: Low: -6˚C 0C

Stain Glass by

Almerina Rizzardo

• • • •

STAIN GLASS SUN CATCHERS NIGHT LIGHTS PICTURE FRAMES

Available at Creative Company 2074 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC Monday - Saturday Ph: 250-378-0813

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 • 27

www.merrittherald.com

Obituaries

Obituaries

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

ROYAL LEPAGE MERRITT

IS LOOKING TO EXPAND THEIR TEAM!

MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY

ADVANCE CARE PLANNING provides the family with direction when they need to make decisions on behalf of their loved ones.

P: 250-280-4040

www.merritthospice.org Email: merritthospice@shaw.ca

Strata Manager / OfÀce Assistant Part-Time Must be prepared to become licensed for Strata Management through the Real Estate Council of B.C.

Duties include but are not limited to: • • • • • • •

Attend Strata Meetings Record Minutes of Meetings Develop Annual Budgets Reference checks.

File Management.

Recruiting tenants for rentals.

Completing all applicable paper work as per B.C. Tenancy Branch requirements.

• Receiving rental income / bank deposits.

• Property inspections.

• Other duties as required.

Please apply to:

MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPEL A Division of Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC

Celebrating lives with dignity • Funeral Services • Cremation •Burial •Monuments www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday On Call 24 Hours A Day

250-378-2141

or 1-800-668-3379 2113 Granite Ave. Merritt, BC

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.

IN FIND IT THE CLASSIFIEDS

Cards of Thanks

Cards of Thanks

Box 1992 1988 Quilchena Avenue M E R R I T T Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6184 Att: Claudette Edenoste Email: claudetteedenoste@royallepage.ca

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS AND TRAINING APPLICATIONS are now available at the

Conayt Friendship Society If you are an Aboriginal looking for a job or want to train for a job now is the time to apply. If you need to upgrade to get your Grade 12 (your high school diploma) or have specific training that is required to assist you in finding employment we want to help you. If you need tutoring in English, Math, Science or French or wish to be a tutor for other students, let us know. For high school students and others, we hope to arrange for FOOD SAFE, FIRST AID and OTHER TICKETS. Some Aboriginal people find there are barriers to getting employment. If this applies to you, let us know. For example, if you need to get hours in for your ticket or if you need an apprenticeship to get your full ticket or certification, let us know if we can assist.

While most information will be provided on the applications available at the Conayt Friendship Society front desk, you can also add more detailed information to tell us what else we need to know to get you employed.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING FORMS BY: DECEMBER 15, 2014 THE FORMS ARE AT THE CONAYT FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY FRONT DESK, 2164 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Tel. 250-378-5107 Email: reception@conayt.com

BIG

A VERY

Thank You

As part of our efforts to promote healthy, addiction-free living, Scw’exmx Community Health Services ored an Aboriginal Addictions Awareness Week Celebration on Friday, November 7, 2014.

Society sponsored This celebration consisted off a community an addiction i i dinner, i i i awareness scavenger hunt, a ffamily i sober dance with games, prizes, and a variety of information booths on health and wellness. Attendance at this event was over 150 community members.

We would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for their donations and for helping us make this event a huge success: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Barton Insurance Murray GM Black’s Pharmacy Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Brambles Bakery Nicola Lanes Canada Café Nooaitch Indian Band Coldwater Hotel Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre Crystal Gardens Pharmasave Dairy Queen Planet Hair Espresso Shackan Indian band Golden Chopsticks Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society Lynda’s Cafe Stoyoma Dental Clinic Kinder Morgan

• • • • • •

Vision Quest Optical & Gifts Home Hardware Building Centre Wal Mart Johnny On The Rez Yaki Joe’s Pizza Mark’s Work Warehouse

We would also like to thank the following organizations who volunteered their time by setting up “healthyliving” information booths: • • • • • • • • • •

ASK Wellness Phoenix Center Merritt Hospice Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Stoyoma Dental Clinic BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Association Merritt RCMP SCHSS Nursing Department Merritt Mental Health SCHSS Mental Health Department

Business Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

25 ROOM Imperial Motel for sale in Grand Forks...$789K. Contact andrewsmith1951@shaw.ca (Owner) for more information.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

SHOP LOCALLY Help Wanted

• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified 35 Years of Success! www.RMTI.ca

Help Wanted

Short Term, Full-time Research Assistant Job Opportunity With Esh-kn-am CRMS Duties: • Contact advisors and schedule interviews • Help set up and conduct interviews • Write detailed, legible notes • Store and label material accordingly • Prepare mylars and site forms for entry • Do literature reviews • Assist with data entry • Assist in developing the Ànal report Core Skills: • Research related skills an asset • Energetic, self-starter, able to work Áexible hours • Ability to multi-task • Knowledge of Nlaka’pamux culture as asset • Good communication skills • Ability to work on a team and on own • Computer skills an asset • Valid driver’s license an asset Work term: As soon as possible until spring 2015 Remuneration: Negotiable Send or drop off your resume and 3 references to: Esh-kn-am CRMS Department ATTENTION: BRENDA WALKEM CRMS Department Manager brenda.walkem@gmail.com Phone: 250 315 0085 Fax: 250 315 0084 Closing time and date: 4 pm on December 8, 2014

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD

•

24/7 • anonymous • confidential • in your language

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

1-800-680-4264

info@youthagainstviolence.com Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

Help Wanted

LARGE

4-PLEX UNIT Fight FOR RENT Back.

3 Beds, 2 Bath Volunteer Newly Renovated your time, energy and New Fridge/Stove skillsW/D today. in large laundry room All curtains

$1000.00/month Call Pat or Maurice 250-378-5915 or 250-378-7279 An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators. Meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-7235051.

Help Wanted

Career Opportunity Job Title: Home Support Worker Job Location: Upper Nicola Health Center (serving Douglas Lake and Quilchena) Reports to: Home and Community Registered Nurse Upper Nicola Band is currently seeking Home Support Worker for casual / on-call Responsibilities: r Provides personal hygiene care (i.e. bathing, skin and incontinence care), mobilization assistance, and meal preparation. r Assesses safety of client homes before providing services and reports any concerns to Home Care Nurse (HCN) r Observes and reports changes of a physical and/or behavioral nature to the Home and Community RN r Assists with meal preparation in clients’ homes, and meal service delivery at Community Wellness Event. r Assists with home making duties such as laundry management, as outlined by the care plan. r Provides companionship in a culturally sensitive manner r Documents personal care, home making, and submits reports as requested to Home and Community RN. Academic/Educational Requirements: r Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Attendant program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Skills/Experience: r Valid Class 5 Driver’s License r May be required to use own reliable vehicle r Criminal Record Check r Current CPR, WHMIS, and Food Safe r Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. r Aboriginal Ancestry as asset, but not required. Interest / experience with First Nations Health an asset. r Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, able to demonstrate excellent homemaking and personal care skills. r Ability to work as a team, or independently r Open to learning and able to take direction to ensure client safety Salary commensurate with experience Closing Date: November 28, 2014 Attention: Duane Tom – Health Director Please send Application by mail: Box 3700, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 or Fax: 250-378-6365 Or in person: UNIB Health Centre – 7055 Hillside Rd, Quilchena B.C.

28 â&#x20AC;˘ THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

Employment

Employment

Services

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Help Wanted

Medical/Dental

Financial Services

Financial Services

Houses For Sale

KWAKIUTL BAND COUNCIL

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Heavy Duty Machinery

seeking full-time

Community Health Nurse in Port Hardy. Email: health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description or to apply by Dec. 14th, or fax (250) 949-6066.

NOW HIRING FRONT AGENT: Must be able to work ďŹ&#x201A;exible hours.

Apply in person with resume to 4025 Walters Street.

Fax: 250-378-6869 email: nicolainn@telus.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Sales DIRECT B2B Sales Agents needed throughout BC selling to retail businesses only. Requires presenting and securing contracts. Management positions available if you wish to take over a territory. Nothing to buy, we pay you. Forward your resume and cover letter to dadams1202@gmail.com

Trades, Technical THE Clusko Group immediately requires Short Log Trucks for operations in the 100 Mile / Canim Lake area for hauls to Canfor, Vavenby.

Top rates and safe trip times. Priority will be given to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Safe Orientedâ&#x20AC;? operators. Phone 250-392-2001 or 250-302-1004 Email: cluskogroup@clusko.com

Services

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Advertising Sales Consultant Dawson Creek Make a difference join the Northeast News team; the number one community newspaper in Northeast BC. The Northeast News has an opening for the position of Advertising Sales Consultant in our Dawson Creek office. We are seeking a â&#x20AC;&#x153;team playerâ&#x20AC;? with organizational skills, sales experience, pleasant telephone skills, experience in creating written proposals and an ability and desire to work and learn in a fast paced, busy environment.

The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and find ways to grow sales and income. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Above average communication skills, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and a reliable vehicle are necessary.

The benefits and opportunities of working for the leading newspaper in Northeast BC are why we attract and employ the best. If a rewarding challenge resonates with you, contact us today.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of: Brenda Piper, Publisher / Sales Manager Northeast News, 9909 - 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y4 salesmanager@northeastnews.ca

â&#x20AC;˘

24/7 â&#x20AC;˘ anonymous â&#x20AC;˘ conďŹ dential â&#x20AC;˘ in your language

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

1-800-680-4264

info@youthagainstviolence.com Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY JOB TITLE: Cultural Activities Coordinator-part time CLOSING DATE: December 05, 2014 PURPOSE: To promote physical, emotional, spiritual and mental wellness to help bring a healthy balance for youth and families through cultural and traditional bi-monthly activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: â&#x20AC;˘ Grade 12 level of education is preferred but not necessarily required â&#x20AC;˘ Track budget for cultural activities â&#x20AC;˘ Work with minimum supervision â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge and understanding of local First Nations culture, language and customs â&#x20AC;˘ Exceptional oral and written communication â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent time management and organization skills â&#x20AC;˘ Schedule presenters for activities â&#x20AC;˘ Book band hall for activities â&#x20AC;˘ Supervise activities â&#x20AC;˘ Order supplies for activities â&#x20AC;˘ Valid class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable transportation

Home and Land Packages Springbank Ave, Merritt

Misc. for Sale

$249,900.00

Antiques & Collectables Sale Vernon Collectors Club 26th Annual Vernon Rec Centre 3310 - 37 Avenue Next to Curling Rink 140 + tables of collectables!

Fri. Nov 28, 3 - 8 PM, Sat Nov 29, 10 - 4 PM Admission $3.00 is good for BOTH days HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

Real Estate Houses For Sale

WAGES: to be determined based on experience Thank you to those who submitted their resumes.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will have a criminal record check including the vulnerable sector.

Please submit cover letter and resume via fax, e-mail or in person to: Delilah Dick 2954 Shackelly Road, Merritt, BC V1K 1N9 ph: 250-378-6141 fax; 250-378-3699 email: delilah@nooaitch.com

JOB POSTING

JOB POSTING

LOWER NICOLA BAND SCHOOL Teacher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kindergarten Class

LOWER NICOLA BAND SCHOOL Teacher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kindergarten Class

QUALIFICATIONS: r $BUFHPSZ 5FBDIJOH %FHSFF r 5FBDIFS $FSUJĂ DBUJPO #$ $PMMFHF PG 5FBDIFST r 5SBJOJOH &YQFSJFODF SF HSBEF MFWFM r &YQFSJFODF XJUI 'JSTU /BUJPOT DIJMESFO BO BTTFU r &YQFSJFODF XJUI CFIBWJPSBMMZ DIBMMFOHFE TUVEFOUT r &YQFSJFODF JO EFWFMPQJOH BOE JNQMFNFOUJOH *&1 T r &YDFMMFOU DPNNVOJDBUJPO MFBEFSTIJQ JOUFSQFSTPOBM TLJMMT r 8PSLJOH LOPXMFEHF PG #$ DVSSJDVMVN FGGFDUJWF JOTUSVDUJPOBM NFUIPEPMPHJFT BOE B IPMJTUJD BQQSPBDI UP NFFUJOH UIF MFBSOJOH OFFET PG TUVEFOUT r 8JMMJOH UP DPOUJOVF UP HBJO OFX LOPXMFEHF BOE TLJMMT CF ĂĄFYJCMF QPTJUJWF BOE B UFBN QMBZFS r $VSSFOU #BTJD 'JSTU "JE $FSUJĂ DBUF PS XJMMJOH UP VQHSBEF r ,OPXMFEHF PG / MBLBQBNVY -BOHVBHF $VMUVSF BO BTTFU

QUALIFICATIONS: r $BUFHPSZ 5FBDIJOH %FHSFF r 5FBDIFS $FSUJĂ DBUJPO #$ $PMMFHF PG 5FBDIFST r 5SBJOJOH &YQFSJFODF SF HSBEF MFWFM r &YQFSJFODF XJUI 'JSTU /BUJPOT DIJMESFO BO BTTFU r &YQFSJFODF XJUI CFIBWJPSBMMZ DIBMMFOHFE TUVEFOUT r &YQFSJFODF JO EFWFMPQJOH BOE JNQMFNFOUJOH *&1 T r &YDFMMFOU DPNNVOJDBUJPO MFBEFSTIJQ JOUFSQFSTPOBM TLJMMT r 8PSLJOH LOPXMFEHF PG #$ DVSSJDVMVN FGGFDUJWF JOTUSVDUJPOBM NFUIPEPMPHJFT BOE B IPMJTUJD BQQSPBDI UP NFFUJOH UIF MFBSOJOH OFFET PG TUVEFOUT r 8JMMJOH UP DPOUJOVF UP HBJO OFX LOPXMFEHF BOE TLJMMT CF ĂĄFYJCMF QPTJUJWF BOE B UFBN QMBZFS r $VSSFOU #BTJD 'JSTU "JE $FSUJĂ DBUF PS XJMMJOH UP VQHSBEF r ,OPXMFEHF PG / MBLBQBNVY -BOHVBHF $VMUVSF BO BTTFU

$SJNJOBM 3FDPSET $IFDL JT NBOEBUPSZ GPS BMM QPTJUJPOT SALARY: /FHPUJBCMF DEADLINE: /PWFNCFS START DATE: "4"1 *OUFSFTUFE DBOEJEBUFT UP TVCNJU SFTVNF BOE DPWFS MFUUFS UP "OHJF 4UFSMJOH 1SJODJQBM 5IF -PXFS /JDPMB #BOE 4DIPPM )PSO 3PBE .&33*55 #$ 7*, . '"9

&NBJM BTUFSMJOH!MOJC OFU

$SJNJOBM 3FDPSET $IFDL JT NBOEBUPSZ GPS BMM QPTJUJPOT SALARY: /FHPUJBCMF DEADLINE: /PWFNCFS START DATE: "4"1 *OUFSFTUFE DBOEJEBUFT UP TVCNJU SFTVNF BOE DPWFS MFUUFS UP "OHJF 4UFSMJOH 1SJODJQBM 5IF -PXFS /JDPMB #BOE 4DIPPM )PSO 3PBE .&33*55 #$ 7*, . '"9

&NBJM BTUFSMJOH!MOJC OFU

Fight Back.

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

Trades are welcome.

40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Containers under $2500!

DMG 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

MERRITT 1988 Quilchena Ave.

November 3, 2014 Bachelor Suite. $575 plus heat.

1 bdrm suite on Bench. $1000 inc power/ eat/satellite.

Brand new!

1 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro 2 bdrm in 6plex in Lower Nicola. $600 inc utilities 2 bdrm in 4 plex in Lower Nicola. $725 plus utilities.

1 bdrm apt. $600 including heat.

2 bdrm duplex. $ 625 plus utiltiies.

2 bdrm duplex. $700 plus utilities.

2 bdrm duplex. $650 plus utilities.

3 bdrm duplex house. $950 plus utilties.

3 bdrm in triplex. $750 plus hydro.

3 bdrm house. $850 plus utilities.

250-378-1996 Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

4HERE S MORE TO LOSE THAN JUST MEMORIES WWW ALZHEIMERBC ORG

Completely Serviced City Services Turn Key STARTING FROM

Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

Call 250-573-2278 Toll Free 1-866-573-1288

7510 Dallas Drive, Kamloops www.eaglehomes.ca

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 29

www.merrittherald.com

Rentals

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

SUMMIT APARTMENTS

NICOLA APARTMENTS

Brand new 2 bedroom apartments

Clean one and two bedroom.

Starting at $600/month.

250-378-9880

NICOLA APARTMENTS

Large 2brd for rent.F/S,W/D, N/S,N/P.Working persons.

Avail now. 250-378-8383

NO PETS

MOVE IN BONUS 1 month free rent

250-378-9880

KENGARD MANOR

Duplex / 4 Plex

Rooms for Rent Furnished room $415.vail. immed. Util. & extreme internet incl. Call 250-378-5128

Suites, Lower

F/S, heat and hot water included.

Starting at $625/mth

(Our Location is behind the Dollar Tree

Store)

Homes for Rent 2 bdrm house for rent in Lower Nicola. 4 pc bath, full kitchen, 1/2 acre fenced yard $850/mth plus damage deposit, ref. req.

250-378-5579 or 315-5891 For Rent : 3 Bdr House with Big Yard, Sundeck. Open Floor Plan with full basement Avil. Dec 01. (250) 378-6332 For Rent: 3bedrm, Newly Renovated house, large yard. $1,000/mth 604-454-4731

4 bdrm bsmt suite, Dec.01. $980. utilities, w/d,f,s, included ref req. n/s. 250-280-1268 or 250-315-7554

Transportation

Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent

Auto Financing

For appointment call

250-378-9880

LARGE

R TER JIM POTTE

ICE VIC E SER V MER RITT TREE â&#x20AC;˘ Fully insured, certiĂ&#x20AC;ed faller â&#x20AC;˘ WSBC covered â&#x20AC;˘ Dangerous tree assessment Âł Schedule your FREE Estimate

CALL JIM at 250-378-4212

Soluti ons for your tree proble ms!

BU UILDING SUPPLIES E B MERR RRIIT ITT T T LUMBER SALES 215 SCREWS, NAILS, ROOFING, INSULATION, JOIST HANGERS & much more

New Fridge/Stove

LARGE LANDSCAPING BEAMS AVA ILABLE

HOURS OF OPERATION:

W/D in large laundry room All curtains

â&#x20AC;˘

$1000.00/month Call Pat or Maurice 250-378-5915 or 250-378-7279

Apt/Condo for Rent

24/7 â&#x20AC;˘ anonymous â&#x20AC;˘ conďŹ dential â&#x20AC;˘ in your language

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

1-800-680-4264

info@youthagainstviolence.com

Mon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am 4 pm

Wett Certified for Insurance compliance.

250-8 51-55 94

WWW. CHAMP IONCH IMNEY SERVIC ES.COM

PLUMBING & HEATING

ting a e H & g n i b m u l Nicola P Fully QualiĂ&#x20AC;ed Tradesmen in..

Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters.

Service Work & Furnace Service.

Custom Sheet Metal Atlas RV Parts & Repairs

PHONE: 250-378-4943

2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC

TRAVEL AGENT We care about delivering amazing travel experiences. Flight Centre Associates offers the widest range of airfares as well as exclusive Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Red Label Fares and myTime products that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be found anywhere else.

Apt/Condo for Rent

'-*()5 $&/53& "440$*"5&4

4IBOOPO )JFCFSU 4FOJPS 5SBWFM $POTVMUBOU

1 5PMM 'SFF DPN U !ĂĄJHIUDFOUSFBTTPDJBUFT fcatravel.ca & TIBOOPO IJFCFS EMAIL: shannon.hiebert@ ĂĄJHIUDFOUSFBTTPDJBUFT DPN 4IBOOPO)JFCFSU

100 OFF 1 MONTHS RENT ST

$1#$

for successful applicants

Newly renovated units â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clapperton Manorâ&#x20AC;? 2775 Clapperton Ave. Please call 250-315-8340 Need a Vehicle?

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE CHIMNEY CLEANING $150 SALES AND INSTALLATION OF WOOD AND PELLET STOVES AND INSERTS

Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

Available December 1 â&#x20AC;˘ $750/month includes heat & laundry

Auto Financing

IO CHIMNEY SERVICES PION AMPI CHA CHAM

ACCOUNTANT

FOR RENT - 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT $

250-378-1322

CHIMNEY SWEEPING C

TTREE SERVICE

Ă&#x201C;xäÂ&#x2021;Ă&#x17D;Ă&#x2021;nÂ&#x2021;xĂ&#x17D;nĂ&#x201C;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x201C;xäÂ&#x2021;Ă&#x17D;ÂŁ{Â&#x2021;{Ă&#x201C;{Â&#x2122;

3 Beds, 2 Bath Newly Renovated

!

!

!

! !

! !

! ue

Lumber, Plywood, Fencing SPECIALS

FOR RENT

E ECHANICAL SERVIC FRANKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MEC RRANTY APPROVED

2026 Mamette Aven

2 DOUGLAS ST., MERRITT, BC

4-PLEX UNIT

MECHANIC

OLD OR NEW WE HAVE WA R EVERYONE MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS FO

MOVE IN BONUS 1/2 month free rent

Spacious 1 bedroom apartments.

BEAUTY SERVICES

NO PETS

References required.

NO PETS, NO SMOKING. 250-280-7644

Clean one and two bedroom.

Starting at $600/month.

Your Local

Auto Financing

We love numbers. Can we work with yours?

PROPERT Y MAINTENANCE

Call the

Landscaping â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Irrigation Design & Install Available 24/7 â&#x20AC;˘ mycreditmedic.ca

Quality Workmanship Outstanding Service

Guaranteed Approvals

Call for a free estimate

r (PPE $SFEJU r #BE $SFEJU r /P $SFEJU r %JWPSDF r #BOLSVQU

IF YOU WORK,YOU DRIVE

Call Steve Today 1.855.740.4112 t murraygmmerritt.com

250-378-7122

â&#x20AC; Conditions apply. For full details visit flightcentre.ca/lowestairfareguarantee-flyfree or speak to a Flight Centre consultant.

We are here for our customers anytime, anyplace and we do the work for you.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also proud to offer our customers our Lowest Airfare Guarantee.

For amazing travel deals contact now.

PLUMBING

30 â&#x20AC;˘ THURSDAY,

www.merrittherald.com

November 27, 2014

Business Directory DAYCARE

WINE MAKING FFOR THE ULTIMATE WINE EXPERIENCE, VISIT THE WINE PRESS

Stepping Stones Family Day Home

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Quality products, friendly service!

PLEASE CALL 250-315-3040 or 250-315-3150

UĂ&#x160; -1, Ă&#x160; -

250-378-6622

2099 Quilc

TF: 1-877-612-0909

FINANCIAL ADVISOR Need help to create a plan to enjoy the life you desire today, & tomorrow?

XXX NFSSJUUFTD DB

hena Ave., Box 358 Merritt, BC The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia

David L. Brown is here for you â&#x17E;ŁPersonalized Retirement Plans â&#x17E;ŁDetailed Risk Analysis â&#x17E;ŁInsurance & Estate Planning â&#x17E;ŁStrategic Retirement Analysis & much more

CONTRACTING SIONAL R PROFES R. P HR. 4H 24 SNOW REMOVAL

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL â&#x20AC;˘ sidewalks and driveways included â&#x20AC;˘ sanding â&#x20AC;˘ salting â&#x20AC;˘ anti-icing

NEW EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCED OPERATORS - FULLY INSURED â&#x20AC;˘ large fleet means quick response times.

AFFORDABLE

RATES, while using customers time efficiently

CFP CertiďŹ ed Financial Planner x CPCA CertiďŹ ed Professional Consultant on Aging

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too early to start planning for the future.

inc.

call me at: 250.315.0241

CALL 250-315-5074

E-mail: david.brown@investorsgroup.com

STORAGE

ROOFING

SELF STORAGE UNITS

Safe, Secure, Easy Access, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Shipping Containers SUITABLE FOR: â&#x20AC;˘ Cars â&#x20AC;˘ Boats â&#x20AC;˘ ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;˘ Snowmobiles, â&#x20AC;˘ Household Goods â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly & Yearly Rates â&#x20AC;˘ Business or personal ďŹ les & More.....

Starting @ $45./month with HST

DENTIST STTOYOMA DENTAL CLINIC

e!

Ne w pa tie nt s al wa ys we lc om AND OF MERRITT SERVING ALL CITIZENS AREAS ING SURROUND

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM

CALL TODAY 250-378-5877

1999 Voght Street (next to the Credit Unio

n)

at HACK Electric 378- 5580 , 2865C Pooley Ave., Merritt B.C.

AUTO SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

Full-time Watchman on site

Available 24/7 â&#x20AC;˘ mycreditmedic.ca

CREDIT

HACK ELECTRIC

Over 30 years experience

Residential & Commercial

MEDIC

GOOD, BAD OR NO CREDIT. IF YOU WORK, YOU DRIVE. ROVALS! GUARANTEED AUTO LOAN APP

1.888.378.9255

TOLL FREE

email: rhackel@shaw.ca 2865C Pooley Ave., Merritt

SECURITY

Reg. No. 14246

250-378-5580

DENTIST

L SECURITYONSIBILITY EFFECTIVE LOCA YOUR SECURITY, OUR RESP 1-866-999-4911 250-879-1221

TOLL FREE: LOCAL:

Working with insurance adjusters to restore your home!

www.tbmcleaningandrestoration.com

www.thewinepressmerritt.com

OT r $MJFOU $PNQVUFS 8PSL 4UBUJP "TTJTUBODF BSDI C 4F r +P

r "DDFTT UP 5SBJOJOH MPSBUJPO &YQ SFFS r $B r &NQMPZNFOU $PVOTFMMJOH PQT SLTI r 8P BSZ -JCS SDF r 3FTPV T: 250.378.5151

FRESH, CLEAN CARPETS

EMERGENCY FLOOD SERVICES

Location: 2865C Pooley Ave (Hack Electric)

MERRITT BC

FOR CHRISTMAS WITH EA READY GET R

250-378-9410

Member of the RJS Craft Wine Making Academy

EEMPLOYMENT SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

1-866-999-1964 urity.ca EMAIL: info@reliantsec

FAX:

86 6 99 9 49 11 25 0 87 9 12 21

PO Box 3090, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Call Today to Book Your Appointment.

Ph:

250-378-5877

MORTGAGE BROKER

Use the equity in your home to consolidate debt, top up RRSPs, or tackle renovations 1 Ca ll Ha rry Ho wa rd (250) 49 0-6 73

YOUR LOCAL MORTGAGE BROKER

SIDING

IVANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SIDING S ALE S & S ERV ICE

NEW PATI ATTIEENT NTS & WAL WALK-IN K INS WEL W COME

FREE CONSULTATIONS 2 FULL TIME DENTISTS & ORTHODONTIS T ON SITE Call 250-378-4888 to book your HOURS appointment.

2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9

www.dentistryatmerritt.ca

Dr. Sunil Malhotra

Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dr. Jaspal Sarao

Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl & Hardie Board S a & EAVESTROUGH sci Fa , â&#x20AC;˘ Aluminum Soffit

CALL: (250) 378-2786 and â&#x20AC;&#x153;When others have come gone, Ivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Siding is still going strongâ&#x20AC;?

SERVING THE NICOLA VALLEY FOR 40 YEARS!

THURSDAY, November 27, 2014 • 31

www.merrittherald.com

STARTS MIDN IGHT on

Walmart .ca FREE SHI PPING

32"

† no minim um purc hase

LED HDTV 720 p 60 Hz 3 x HDMI

DUAL-CORE PROCESSOR 7" Display 1GB RAM 8GB Storage Android OS 4.4 KitKat 2.0 MP Camera

Element 32" DLED HD TV #31000744.

ICE ISED PR †† T R E V D EST A LED T V OUR LOWYEAR ON A 32" OF THE

AMAZING!

148

$

* Samsung Tab 3 7" Lite

each

#30915293/4/32102.

Our Reg. $168.

Also available, Samsung 10" Tab 4, #30915293, $278.

LE-32GCL-A

Lowest price at Walmart since January 1, 2014.

††

Save $40

128

$

*

each

STA MIDNIGRTS

WalmarHTt.con a FREE SHIP PING

Blackıday 4 Fr † no minim um purch ase

DAYT

**

BDlAaY ckFriday 4 h t 8 2 . v o N , y a d i r F s EVENT Start **

EVEN . 28th Starts Friday, Nov 32" LED HDTV 720 p 60 Hz 3 x HDMI

Get a

$20

Walmart gift card

When you purchase an iPad mini 16GB.

iPad mini 16GB

OUR LOWEST ADVERTISED PRICE OF THE YEAR ON A 32" LED TV††

Available in space grey or silver. #30570145/859179.

Our Reg. $278.

AMAZING! Element 32" DLED HD TV #31000744.

228

$

148

$

Save $50

*

*

each

each

LE-32GCL-A

ALL DEALS AVAILABLE IN-STORE OR ONLINE NO RAIN CHECKS. WHILE QUANTITIES LAST.

58"

Samsung 58" Smart LED TV

#31006921.

Our Reg. $998.

Smart LED

Save $200

Built-In Wi-Fi Connect Share Movie 1080p 60Hz (120 CMR)

48" Smart LED

Sony 48" Smart LED TV

1080p 60 Hz Built-In Wi-Fi 4 x HDMI

#30901087.

AMAZING!

798

$

578

$

*

each

each

*

KDL48W600B

UN58H5202

Get a

500GB Bundle #30915293/4/32102.

Our Reg. $168.

Also available, Samsung 10" Tab 4, #30915293, $278.

DUAL-CORE PROCESSOR 7" Display 1GB RAM 8GB Storage Android OS 4.4 KitKat 2.0 MP Camera

2.0 K300 Brewer

Brew your favourite cup or carafe of coffee.

60-oz. reservoir. #30324256.

Our Reg. 118.88.

Save $40

PlayStation 4 Hardware Bundle with The Last of Us

128

$

$75

Walmart gift card

When you purchase a PS4 The Last of Us Bundle.

Samsung Tab 3 7" Lite

*

each

#30155276.

AMAZING!

44999

*

each

Limited quantities

(Mug not included.)

Save $30

AMAZING!

8888

Single-Serve Pulse Blender

*

600 W. #30348732.

each

3997 each

*

DUPLO Giant Tower or LEGO Creative Tower #30323914/6.

AMAZING!

AMAZING!

40

$ each

Visit Walmart.ca to see our full Flyer.

Alaskan Premium Ice Melter #1688882.

5

$ each

*Item may be subject to additional environmental handling, recycling or disposal fees. Such fees may vary by product and by province. See store for details.

CYBER

MONDAY

VISIT

FOR

EXCLUSIVE ONLINE DEALS

Monday, December 1st, 2014 Event pricing guaranteed during the Black Friday 4-Day Event. Pricing may change following the Black Friday 4-Day Event.

**

Selection may vary by store.

W44-14-SL&S&H WSC44-14-SL&S&H

Standard shipping option only. Free shipping excludes some remote markets. If available, free shipping options are shown at checkout. †† Lowest price at Walmart since January 1, 2014.

†

WK44_14_D1W_01_E_LSH_ON_NB_NS_PE_WEST 1

ALL DEALS AVAILABLE IN-STORE OR ONLINE NO RAIN CHECKS. WHILE QUANTITIES LAST.

Event pricing guaranteed during the Black Friday 4-Day Event. Pricing may change following the Black Friday 4-Day Event.

**

500GB Bundle 2.0 K300 Brewer

$75 Walmart

Get a

gift card When you purchase a PS4 The Last of Us Bundle.

PlayStation 4 Hardware Bundle with The Last of Us #30155276.

AMAZING!

449

99* each

Brew your favourite cup or carafe of coffee.

60-oz. reservoir. #30324256.

Our Reg. 118.88.

(Mug not included.)

Save $30

88

88* each

Single-Serve Pulse Blender

600 W. #30348732.

Limited quantities

AMAZING!

39

97* each

Items and prices are available only at stores in the distribution area of this advertisement. Advertisement effective Friday, November 28th to Monday, December 1st, 2014. Walmart has great selections available at low prices every day, and we continually strive to lower our costs so that we can bring you more ROLLBACK prices. While it’s our intention to have every advertised item in stock, occasionally an item may not be available due to unforeseen difficulties. In such cases, we’ll issue you a rain check (at your request) so you may buy the item at the advertised price when it becomes available. Or, if you prefer, we’ll sell you a similar item at a comparable price. Rain checks are not available for Clearance or Limited Quantity items, which are available only while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities to normal retail purchases. All items may not be available in all stores. Items may be available by special order in certain locations. If the scanned price of a non-price ticketed item is higher than the shelf price or any other advertised price, you’re entitled to receive the first item at no charge, up to a $10 maximum. Prices, selection and availability may vary by store and on Walmart.ca. For terms applicable to online offers, please visit Walmart.ca. Certain items may be subject to additional environmental handling, recycling or disposal fees. The amount and application of such fees vary by product and by province. See store for details. † Standard shipping option only. Free shipping excludes some remote markets. If available, free shipping options are shown at checkout. *Item may be subject to additional environmental handling, recycling or disposal fees. Such fees may vary by product and by province. See store for details.

Selection may vary by store.

32 • THURSDAY, November 27, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

BLACK FRIDAY SALE LE IN A S T S E G BIG ICA R E M A H NORT

FRIDAY, NOV. 28: 11 AM - 11 PM Interest Free Financing OAC (see store for details). NO GST & PST on selected Furniture & Mattresses.

WASHER & DRYER

STEAM WASHER ASHER & STEAM DRYER

ÊÊ UÊ{°nÊVÕ°ÊvÌ°ÊvÀ ÌÊÊÊÊ load washer UÊ6,/ÊÌiV }Þ UÊÇ°xÊVÕ°ÊvÌ°ÊvÀ ÌÊ load dryer

UÊ{°nÊVÕ°ÊvÌ°ÊvÀ ÌÊÊÊÊ load steam washer UÊÇ°xÊVÕ°ÊvÌ°ÊvÀ ÌÊ load steam dryer

WF42H5000 DV42H5000

SALE

$1188

WF42H5200 DV42H5200

RANGE

FRIDGE UÊÓÓÊVÕ°ÊvÌ°ÊvÀi V Ê` ÀÊ UÊ ViÊ> `ÊÜ>ÌiÀ UÊ i Ê`À>ÜiÀ

UÊ ÕÀ «i> ÊV ÛiVÌ Ê self clean UÊ7>À }Êâ i

SALE

$1398

YWFE710HOBS

SALE

$798

SALE $1398

ÓÓÈ 6

SAVE 60%

BUILT-IN DISHWASHER UÊÎÊ iÛi ÊÀ>V Ã UÊ-Ì> iÃÃÊÌÕL

Inc.: HB/FB/Rails, Dressor, Mirror, Chest & 2-Night Tables

12 PIECE PIE IEC CE COLLECTION: COLL CO LLE ECT CTIO ION N Sofa, S f L Loveseat, Coffee C f f & End E d Tables, 5 Piece Accessory Set & 2 Lamps.

KDTE204SS

SALE $798

- 6 ÊfÈää

Reg. $2198

SAVE 60%

COMFORT I POCKET COIL TIGHT TOP MATTRESSES

$1598

Mattress

$168

SALE

Double

$198

Mattress

SALE Queen Mattress

SALE

$228

SAVE 50% SIMMONS FLASH DROP-TOP

UÊÇÓäÊxÊâ iÊ* ÃÌÕÀ âi`Ê Ì Õ ÕÃÊ Ã UÊ > Êi V>Ãi`ÊÃÕ«« ÀÌÊÃÞÃÌi UÊ >ÞiÀÃÊ vÊ "/ 8Êv >

This mattress combines the benefits of natural Cashmere, Air cool technologies, Phase changing Gel materials and of course the legendary patented Independent coil technology from Simmons.

Queen Unit

SALE

King Unit

SALE

f£ä n

$1498

SALE

SLEEPSATION ECHO TIGHT TOP

ROME WORLD CLASS HI-LOFT POLLOWTOP Single

IN-STYLE 8 PC COMPLETE BEDROOM SUITE

SALE

Queen Unit

$498

King Unit

SALE

$798

60” SMART LED TV

43”/51” SMART LED TV

$998

SAVE 60% ULTRA LUXURY EURO TOP An unbelievable price for an even more unbelievable mattress with the DSS coil support system. Other features include breath-ability and airflow with Gel Infused Fibre Blend. Exquisite conformance and contouring with Smart Latex.

Queen Unit

SALE

King Unit

SALE

$898

$1298

65” SMART LED TV

Featuring true independent coil technology and cooling gel infused memory foam. This product is perfect for the person who wants the right combination of firm support with pressure relieving comfort.

Locally Made in Delta BC.

Queen Unit

SALE

$698 SALE

King Unit

SALE

$998 $298

SALE 43”/ 51”

PN43F4500

$398 PN51F4500

LC60LE644

SALE

$998

LC65LE645

SALE

$1298

City Furniture will pay the equivilant of GST & PST on slected furniture & mattresses 123 456 789

MAIN LOCATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm, Sat.: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sun.: 11 am - 5 pm

& Appliances Ltd.

2025 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt

Phone: 250-378-2332