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ARBITRATION MARCH Teachers in the Nicola Valley rallied outside MLA Jackie Tegart’s office on Tuesday at noon to begin their march through downtown Merritt. The teachers handed out apple-shaped cards with Tegart’s and School District 58’s contact information, as well as held signs supporting binding arbitration. BC Teachers’ Federation members were scheduled to take a vote on whether or not they support binding arbitration Wednesday. The results of that vote were not available before this paper went to press on Wednesday afternoon. The provincial government has rejected binding arbitration several times. Emily Wessel/Herald
Registration open, up at LNIB school
Enrolment at the Lower Nicola Band School is taking a big leap this year as other public schools in the district remain closed during the teachers’ strike.
So far this fall, 97 students have enrolled at the school, compared to 70 last year.
While registration is still open, class sizes will cap at 24 students and some of the classes are filling up quickly, principal Angie Sterling said.
“Every day, there have been a few more trickling in,” she said.
The kindergarten class has the most room for new stu-dents as it’s currently at 16, she said.
Sterling said the ongoing teachers’ strike is likely a fac-
tor of the influx of students.“Parents are wanting their
kids in school, so I think that would be part of the reason, for sure,” she said.
The school covers kin-dergarten to Grade 7 and is open to all students in that age range.
“You don’t have to be a band member and you don’t have to be status. Anybody can enrol their child here at our school. You don’t have to be First Nations,” Sterling said.
The school follows School District 58’s curriculum with an added language and cul-ture piece.
“We do have a good handful of non-First Nations students attending our school and I think it’s great,” Ster-ling said. “I’d like to see more.”
By Emily WesselTHE HERALD
Mall rezone for recycling depot turned downCity council unanimously rejected
an application to rezone the former Sears building at the Railyard Mall, which would have allowed it to become zoned for a Return-It recy-cling depot.
The land use amendment appli-cation by the Railyard Mall failed to receive approval for third read-ing, which would have sent it to the adoption phase.
About 45 people attended a pub-lic hearing on the potential rezone Tuesday night prior to the regular
city council meeting.Seven people made speeches and
three letters were read aloud which all essentially disapproved of the rezoning.
People cited traffic congestion, safety issues, cleanliness, possible broken glass and attraction of mice as reasons not to have the property rezoned to allow Encorp Pacific to house a recycling depot at the mall.
Paul Maire, regional manager for Colliers International — the prop-erty manager for the mall — spoke at the hearing as well.
Maire said the company’s initial reaction was to deny incorporating
the recycling depot, but upon further investigation and the inspection of some of Encorp’s other recycling depot locations in the Lower Main-land, their minds were changed.
“One site’s adjacent to a retail grocer. Another site is in between a restaurant and a dental office. They were clean, they were well presented, they were bright and not in any way, shape or form what my vision of the typical bottle depot was,” Maire said.
Maire said the company was satisfied that Encorp could operate a recycling depot “in a clean and well-represented manner that is attractive to the public.”
Maire also said all inventory would be housed inside the building.
No Encorp representative was at the public hearing or subsequent council meeting.
Current owner of the Merritt Return-It Depot Pauline Warren said she was initially looking to relocate to the Railyard Mall, but determined the rent was too expensive.
She told the Herald she is in the process of acquiring a new location on Clapperton Avenue, which is already zoned C3 — the zoning that allows for recycling depots.
Warren said the application to rezone the mall location was a back-
up plan as the depot’s Blair Street temporary use permit expires in May and can’t be renewed.
She said Encorp will be renewing her operating licence if she moves to a proper location.
Coun. Dave Baker said he thinks Encorp should award a definite licence to operate at this location before council commits to a rezon-ing.
The bylaw was returned to Tues-day night’s council meeting, where third reading was denied and the application was defeated.
Coun. Neil Menard was absent from the meeting.
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Merritt teachers came out in large numbers Friday afternoon to let the public know they’re still deter-mined to fight for what they
believe in as their labour dispute with the province lingers.
Collettville Elemen-tary School teacher Nicole Mackay-Smith said the demonstration is a posi-tive and concise way to get
their message across to the public.
In a co-ordinated dance, teachers from around Mer-ritt swayed back and forth with protest signs to the song Brave by Sara Bareilles,
in front of a small group of children and adults.Nicola Valley Teach-ers’ Union president Peter
Vogt told the Herald they wanted to put the issues of the labour dispute into a simplified context. He said
teacher picket lines went up the week before the 2014-15 school year was set to begin.Vogt said the union has
been flexible when it comes to benefits for teachers and that while the teachers want a wage increase on top of benefits, the government wants the pay raise to be inclusive of benefits.On Wednesday, striking
teachers will vote on wheth-er to take the union’s pro-posal to binding arbitration, BC Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker said Monday.
Accepting binding arbi-tration would see an arbitra-tor settle issues surrounding wages, signing bonuses, preparation time and ben-
efits.
The union would send its wage and benefit demands as well as its proposal for class size and special needs
support to an independent arbitrator, Iker said. “We think it would be really tough for government
to come back and decline that offer, because they’ve been trying to say all along that somehow this is our fault we’re out here,” Vogt
said.“If they’re not going to
go to binding arbitration, what is their plan for set-tling this?”
Binding arbitration was already rejected once by the province over the weekend.
Lead negotiator for the B.C. Public School Employ-ers Association Peter Cam-eron said the government wouldn’t move towards the union’s wage and benefit demands. He also said the
BCTF’s proposal had too many stipulations. School District 58 chair-
man Gordon Comeau told the Herald regardless of what is eventually agreed
upon, the concern for the school district is that the government fund the deal
rather than having that burden fall on the district’s shoulders.
“We want to see the kids in school, we want to
see the teachers get a fair settlement [and] at the same time, we want to make sure the government funds what-ever agreement is made,” Comeau said.Comeau also disap-proved of the $40 per day
allowance the government is giving parents with chil-dren under the age of 13 affected by the strike, saying that money should be real-located back to the district. That money comes from the savings the province is mak-ing from not having to pay teachers during their strike.— With files from Black Press’ Tom Fletcher
Nicola-Canford delayedConstruction on the new
Nicola-Canford Elementary School is about 95 per cent complete, but its grand opening has been delayed
due to teacher picket lines, School District 58 treasurer Kevin Black told the Herald.He said the classrooms
are ready, but there are still some “odds and ends” that still need to be worked on.Unionized workers have
been asked not to cross the teacher picket line at the site of the new building.SD58 chairman Gordon
Comeau said non-unionized workers are still working
on the building, but teach-ers and unionized CUPE workers have some items left to move over to the new
school.When the strike ends, students could move over
to their new school within a day or two, Comeau said.
Province eyes longer school year
Meanwhile, Education Minister Peter Fassbender says the province may take extraordinary steps to
ensure senior secondary stu-dents’ school year is not cut short by the teachers strike.That could mean adding
days to the school calendar later in the year, he said, to ensure Grade 12 students in particular complete their courses and get all the marks they need.“Do you put it on the end of the year? Do you take it out of spring break?
Do you take it out of Christmas holidays? My staff are looking at all of the options,” Fassbender said.“It’s going to depend on how long this drags out.
Whatever length of time it takes to get this settled, we will do everything we can to make sure the school year is kept whole for those stu-dents.”
It’s unclear how the government would finance adding extra days of classes later when all of the $12 million per day in strike savings may be consumed
by the province’s offer of $40-a-day payments to par-ents.
Teachers hold fl ash mob as labour dispute goes on
By Michael PotestioTHE [email protected]
A flash mob of teachers from School District 58 gathered at Spirit Square on Friday morning in front of a group of spectators, which included school-
age children. The teachers held the demonstration to remind people why they are on strike as the labour dispute between their union and the B.C.
government enters what would normally be the second week of the school year. Michael Potestio/Herald
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Merritt teachers came out in large numbers Friday afternoon to let the public know they’re still determined to fight for what they believe in as their labour dispute with the province lingers.
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Local collector Bob Scafe stands among his thousands of electrical insulators from all over the world, with one from New Zealand in his hand.
Over the Sept. 5-7 weekend, Scafe hosted 90 people at his property off of Coldwater Road to view, buy and sell electrical insulators during his annual show and sale.
It was Scafe’s largest ever insulator show and brought collectors from as far away as New Mexico to Merritt for the weekend.
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Where were you 13 years ago?
Kristine Rasmussen can still vividly remember where she was the morn-ing of Sept. 11, 2001 — standing in the foyer of Merritt Secondary School in a state of shock the day the worst terrorist attack in American history unfolded before everyone’s eyes on TV.
At 8:46 a.m. that fateful day, the hijacked American Airlines flight 11 from Boston slammed into the north tower of the World Trade Centre in New York City.
The Boeing 767 filled with jet fuel left a smol-dering hole near the top of the skyscraper.
Undoubtedly, the world was stunned at what had just taken place, and just 18 minutes later another hijacked boe-ing 767 crashed into the World Trade Centre, this time striking the south
tower.In Arlington, Va.,
shortly after the twin tow-ers were struck, a plane was purposely crashed into the Pentagon, killing 125 people along with the 64 people on the aircraft.
By about 10:30 a.m., the towers had both col-lapsed, first the south tower and then the north.
The world’s tallest buildings were reduced to rubble in less than two hours.
All flights across North America temporarily shut down for the first time in history.
For the past 13 years, the events of September 11 have marked a day that lives on in infamy. Nine-teen al-Qaida backed ter-rorists hijacked four com-mercial planes to carry out a suicide bombing. The fourth plane — flight 93 — was diverted from its target and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania when passengers tried to retake
control of the plane.Merrittonians were
glued to their television sets that morning watch-ing it all unfold on the news.
Rasmussen was a stu-dious 17-year-old at the time and just starting her final year of high school. Her father was a teacher, so she would arrive early in the morning for school.
“I was the only student in the school at the time,” Rasmussen said. “I was looking down the hallway to the left past the office there, and the TVs were on, and it was just so sur-real. There were a few teachers standing down below the TV watching and it was like watching a movie,” Rasmussen said of the replay of the planes hitting the towers.
The Merrittonian said she still remembers the feeling of shock that came over her.
“Everybody was stand-ing around with their jaws
dropped to the floor look-ing at this footage of what had happened,” Rasmus-sen said.
“It was so vivid. I remember it to this day. I remember exactly where I was standing and what it looked like and the reac-tion of those around me,” she said.
Tracy Dunsmore had recently moved to Merritt for her job as an RCMP officer and recalled getting ready for work that morn-ing with the TV news.
“It just came up on the news and I became glued to it,” Dunsmore said.
At the police station, a TV stayed on all day as officers went about their days.
Coun. Mike Goetz was working for the Ministry of Forests at the time, and like Dunsmore, Goetz first saw the footage before heading out to his job that morning. He said he remembers turning on his TV to see a smoking
tower, prompting him to go wake up his wife.
Merritt Mayor Susan Roline was also getting ready to go to work that morning and recalled a feeling of disbelief at what she was seeing, thinking perhaps the whole thing was a hoax when she tuned in to see what had happened.
“It was surreal, like somebody was filming a movie,” Roline said.
Merritt resident Bob Baird, the city’s mayor in 2001, said he too was glued to his television that morning.
“I had two or three TVs going, and when I went down to the office at city hall we had another one going there,” Baird said.
“We were in shock.”Baird said he contin-
ued to watch TV coverage of the attacks even at 11 p.m. that night.
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Applications are invited for the position of Part Time Building/Plumbing Inspector for the Planning & Development Services Department in the City of Merritt.
For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca
Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 03, 2014 and should be addressed to:
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SPRAY PARK RESURFACINGThe City of Merritt’s Spray Park located at Rotary park, will be unavailable from Sept. 15 - 17 in order to complete the spray pad resurfacing project.
The resurfacing project will entail base preparation and applying a rubber product over the entire surface. The rubber product is made from 100% recycled BC tire rubber. This will result in a much more resilient, softer and slip-proof surface. This is a 2014 Capital Budget Project.
Only the spray park will be inaccessible during this time. The rest of Rotary Park will still be available for the enjoyment of the local community and visitors alike.
Please note that the resurfacing project dates may be subject to change as the project is weather dependent.
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YOU ARE INVITED! Please join us for an open house to review the City’s
proposed new Zoning Bylaw.
Where and When:Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 2014Location: City HallTime: 3.30pm – 6.00pm
What is a Zoning Bylaw?The Zoning Bylaw contains regulations for land • use, size, height, density and location of buildings on properties, as well as parking requirements.The Zoning Bylaw also includes maps that • clearly identify “zones” to facilitate land use management and protect the community from conflicting land uses.Zoning Bylaws help planners, developers, real • estate agents and members of the public make informed decisions about where and what to build in Merritt.
Why are we re-writing the Zoning Bylaw?The City of Merritt has a new Official Community • Plan (OCP) that provides the vision and guidance for the Zoning Bylaw. The current Zoning Bylaw was written 10 years • ago and needs refreshed relevance.
Next StepsComplete Community Open House.• Final review and update to the draft Zoning • Bylaw.Adopt new City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw.•
For more informationSee the City of Merritt’s website at www.merritt.ca
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Dear Mayor Roline and councillors:
On behalf of the joint provincial Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Green Com-munities Committee (GCC), we would like to extend our con-gratulations on your successful efforts to measure and reduce your corporate green-house gas emissions for the 2013 reporting year.
As a signatory to the Climate Action Charter (Charter), you have demonstrat-ed your commitment to work with the prov-ince and UBCM to take action on climate change and to reduce greenhouse gas emis-sions in your com-munity and corporate operations.
Climate change is a global challenge. The work that your
local government has undertaken to mea-sure and reduce its corporate emissions demonstrates strong climate leadership and sets the stage for broader climate action in your com-munity. This leader-ship and commitment is essential to ensuring the achievement of our collective climate action goals.
As you are likely aware, the GCC was established under the Charter to sup-port local govern-ments in achieving their climate goals. In acknowledgement of the efforts of local leaders, the GCC is again recognizing the progress and achieve-ments of local govern-ments such as yours through the multi-level Climate Action Recognition Program. A description of this program is attached to this letter for your reference.
As a Charter signa-tory who has com-pleted a corporate carbon inventory of
the 2013 reporting year and has dem-onstrated familiarity with the Community Energy and Emissions Inventory, you have been awarded Level 2 recognition: Measure-ment.
In recognition of your achievements, the GCC is very pleased to provide you with green communi-ties branding for use on official websites and letterheads. An electronic file with the 2013 logo will be provided to your chief administrative officer. Also included with this letter is a 2013 Green Communities window decal for use on public buildings.
Congratulations again on establishing your corporate emis-sions inventory and your overall progress. We wish you contin-ued success in your ongoing commitment to the goal of corpo-rate carbon neutrality and your efforts to reduce emissions in the broader commu-nity.
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NOTICE OF NOMINATION PERIODPublic Notice is hereby given to the electors of School
District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, to elect a School Trustee from Areas M & N. Eligibility is not restricted to candidates within Areas M & N to be elected
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Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by the Chief Election Officer. Nomination documents are
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NVIT course endorsed by police
A familiar course has returned to the Nicola Valley Institute of Tech-nology with a revamped curriculum backed by Canada’s police.
RCMP officially endorsed NVIT’s Law Enforcement Prepara-tion Program (LEPP), which prepares students for the rigors of police training at the RCMP Academy, Depot Divi-sion in Regina.
Also known as the Aboriginal Cadet Pro-gram, LEPP wasn’t offered last year as it underwent changes that have led to it being sup-ported by the Mounties.
Associate dean Dr. Aruna Gore said NVIT is working in collabora-tion with the RCMP Academy in Regina and the curriculum has been altered to mimic the Aboriginal Cadet Development Program (ACDP) developed by the RCMP and held at Assiniboine College in
Manitoba.More courses were
added to the previous NVIT program that were equivalent to the ACDP, but the program is still based on the original NVIT program, Amanda Tourand, assis-tant to the NVIT deans said.
The RCMP essen-tially wanted NVIT to focus more on investiga-tions and physical fitness for the program.
Among the changes are new courses such as Investigational Tech-niques and Managing Police Function.
The LEPP students will now be required to work out for one and a half hours per day from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in order to meet the physical apti-tude tests of the RCMP Academy. In the past, students only needed a total of three hours of monitored workouts per week.
They will also have to complete an obstacle course once every month.
There won’t be shoe shining or marching in the program as there are at the RCMP Academy, but the program will mimic the academy’s schedule, Gore said.
Students will gener-ally be in class from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., which isn’t typical of most university programs, but more common of a day in the life of a cadet.
About four Merritt RCMP officers will teach portions of the program, including Const. Tracy Dunsmore, who taught in the previous police training program.
Dunsmore said stu-dents in this program also take a trip to Regina to visit the RCMP Acad-emy.
There is a focus on aboriginal policing, but the program is open to all people, Dunsmore told the Herald.
Essentially, the pro-gram prepares students to be RCMP cadets.
“It just gives you an edge,” Gore said.
Dunsmore said this
program gives students who are interested in police work a better understanding of what’s expected of them.
She also said the pro-gram comes in handy for other types of policing as well, including security work and conservation.
Students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to pass various entrance requirements for law enforcement, such as the RCMP’s police aptitude test.
“It teaches you kind of everything you need to know to get into the RCMP or to get into the law enforcement field,” NVIT president Ken Tourand said.
Students will come away with their LEPP certificate at the end of it all.
NVIT is one of only two institutions nation-ally and the only one in Western Canada to offer this course.
The program began Sept. 2, coinciding with recent B.C. RCMP budget cuts to organized
crime and homicide units for the 2014-15 budget year.
A total of $2.8 mil-lion is being cut from the anti-gang Combined Forces Special Enforce-ment Unit, eliminating 12 jobs, and $1.4 million to the Major Crimes program, cutting 13 full-time investigators.
Dunsmore said those cuts are in specialized areas and students of the LEPP learn investigative techniques used by gen-eral duty officers.
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Factory model fading for schools
VICTORIA – The BC Teachers’ Federation’s latest demand, for bind-ing arbitration on selected pocket-book issues of its members, is going nowhere.
This follows months of the union’s insistence on mediation. First a B.C. Supreme Court judge met with both sides and walked away. Then the BCTF’s preferred choice, Vince Ready, agreed that mediation won’t fix the current version of the mess he last examined in 2007.
BCTF president Jim Iker announced the arbitration gambit on Friday, in one of the webcasts he uses to rally the union’s exhausted membership. Education Minister Peter Fassbender replied that with five minutes’ notice to the govern-ment’s chief negotiator and lacking specifics on what would be subject to arbitration, the proposal would forfeit the government’s mandate to control costs.
“This government will not raise taxes in order to provide a settlement to one union that does not reflect what the other public sector has done,” Fassbender said.
In short, there will be a negotiat-ed settlement, eventually. The union chose to begin the strike, and now must find a way to end it.
The government’s position in this dispute is unlike any of the many that preceded it. And it points the way to an evolution of education that cannot be stopped.
The announcement of a $40-a-day payment for days lost during a fall strike for children under 13 was greeted with scorn by the BCTF and its echo chambers. Parents won’t be bribed, they want school, not day-care, it’s an insult, went the refrain.
Punishment for punch not heavy-handed
By Tom FletcherBLACK PRESStfl [email protected]
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In case you missed it, the National Football League came under heavy fire last week in the aftermath of a shocking video of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice punching his then-fiancee,
now wife, in the face.NFL commissioner
Roger Goodell originally gave Rice a two-game sus-pension for the incident.
It wasn’t until the security camera footage emerged publicly that Goodell changed the light suspension to a much harsher termination of Rice’s contract.
Goodell said the original punishment was based on Rice’s version of events, which was different than the version of events told by security camera footage from a now-de-funct Atlantic City hotel in February.
It wasn’t until the foot-
age became publicly avail-able and Goodell and the NFL came under fire for the light penalty that they changed their tune.
For his part, Good-ell apologized and took ownership for goofing up on the short suspen-sion, and appears to be trying to win back NFL fans who abhor domestic violence — and I’m just going to avoid comments on websites reporting on the story so I can continue to believe that everybody abhors domestic violence.
In light of the con-troversy, the NFL also changed its penalties for violent acts under its per-
sonal conduct policy at the end of August.
The rules apply not only to players, but all NFL personnel.
A first domestic vio-lence incident will earn a person a six-game sus-pension, while a second offence will be a much harsher lifetime ban from the NFL.
Penalties for infrac-tions such as DUIs and substance use are set out in the players’ union col-lective bargaining agree-ment from 2011, which is in effect until 2021, while penalties for acts of violence fall under the personal conduct policy,
which the commissioner decides on and issues.
The thing is, a two-game suspension is a lighter punishment than the punishment for smok-ing weed — that could get you benched for a year.
Just ask Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon, who failed a mar-ijuana test earlier this year and was given a year-long suspension.
Denver Broncos receiver Wes Welker was suspended for four games after using the amphet-amine Adderall during the Kentucky Derby.
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Have you been involved in an accident on a B.C. highway?Before the first week
of the fall strike was over, nearly two thirds of eligible parents had enrolled, faced with pickets at their schools and real and mounting child care and tutoring costs. The union execu-tive, collecting their hefty salaries while teachers do without even token strike pay, said members who are parents should refuse the money.
Some B.C. teachers have begun advertising tutoring services online. With distance learning and other online educa-tion options expanding in all 60 public school districts, the digital revolution is unfolding quickly.
The B.C. govern-ment made a couple of announcements in April, one about moving to digital ver-sions of textbooks and another about a digital
merger of 1,600 school libraries with public and post-secondary schools. Growth of options accelerates.
Largely drowned out by the noise of 1970s-style industrial labour strife, the B.C. public school curriculum is being refashioned for this new age. Among its goals is to “allow teachers and students the flexibility to per-sonalize their learning experience to better meet each student’s individual strengths and needs.”
One of B.C.’s early models for self-directed learning is Thomas Haney secondary in Maple Ridge, where senior high students are expected to make their own way through course work, learning to manage their own time.
It was here that the first couple of Grade 12 students showed up last week to begin
making up for lost time from the strike that set in last spring. Self-directed study has become a crash course.
Private schools are also swamped with applications from Grade 12 students looking for particular courses they will need by next year.
In the short term, Fassbender says the lost strike days will likely have to be restored to the school schedule.
“Do you put it on at the end of the year? Do you take it out of spring break? Do you take it out of Christmas holidays? My staff are looking at all of the options,” Fassbender said.
In the longer term, the whole factory model of school is on the way out.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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Individualized learning grows in B.C. Personal conduct refl ects on NFL
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to
say a huge thank you to some very special Merritt residents.
On the afternoon of Sept. 2, my husband and I set out from our home in Salmon Arm to visit our families in Vancouver. Two hours later, we were involved in a hor-rible car accident in which our car hit water, spun across the Coquihalla Highway, flipped several times and landed upside down, down an embankment. We amazingly managed to crawl out of a small opening. The car was crushed and destroyed. An ambulance transported us to the Nicola Valley Hospi-tal and several hours later, Mario’s Towing was able to recover our vehicle.
We found ourselves injured, cold, wet and covered in a mixture of blood and dirt. Our belongings were in the vehicle, including our wal-lets containing cash, identifi-cation, ATM cards, et cetera. To be clear, we looked so bad that most people would prob-ably have avoided us. That is the opposite of what com-plete strangers did for us.
First, thank you to James from Mario’s Towing. This young man had endured a very long day with many cars damaged on the highway. I am sure he just wanted to go home, but he did not. Instead, knowing our situation, he hung around the tow yard waiting for us to be released from hospital. He made sure that we were able to retrieve our much-needed wallets and
dry clothes. What a good man! He did this with a car-ing attitude and a smile on his face. Thank you James, you made such a difference.
Second, a taxi driver took us to Mario’s, knowing that we had no way to pay him should our wallets not be found. Thank you.
We then made our way to the Husky, still covered in blood, shivering with cold and soaking wet. Husky should be very proud of their employee Tory. Tory, we will be forever grateful for your actions. This young man went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and welcome. He offered us hot coffee to warm up, offered us a quiet, private area to relax and wait three hours for a bus, put our luggage in a safe place and
showed nothing but kind-ness. Tory, you are an amaz-ing person, and we will never forget all that you did for us. Please accept our heartfelt thank you.
While at the Husky, the unbelievable happened. Tory told us that we had a phone call. I could not imagine who knew that we were there. On the phone was Debra who is an employee at the Intown Inn in Merritt. She explained that she knew of our situ-ation and had posted our story on Facebook. No less than seven people offered to pay for a hotel room for us should we not be able to get on the bus! Debra said that she would personally drive us to the bus depot in the morning. We had not even thought of there being a pos-
sibility that we could not get home that evening. We had only enough money for bus fare home. To Debra and the seven people who only cared that we were in need, I cannot properly express what that means to us. I have told many people this story and not only do I cry when I tell it, so do they.
Debra and those anony-mous seven people, you are not strangers, you are friends. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you all. We will never forget what you were willing to do for people that you had never met.
Merritt, your greatest resource is your people, and I am grateful to you all.
Donna FitzsimmonsSalmon Arm, B.C.
Travellers send thanks for help after crash
In other words, the NFL imposed a tougher penalty on a guy who took a drug prescribed for ADHD than on a guy who knocked out his fiancee.
The personal conduct policy states, “All persons associated with the NFL are required to avoid ‘con-duct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the National Football League.’”
Some keyboard quarterbacks have called the move to sack Rice from the Ravens heavy-handed — an interesting choice of words to defend a man who knocked some-body out with the force of his fist.
Terminating his contract with the Ravens is serious, and it should be. After all, the way the incident was handled was seriously detri-mental to many, many people’s trust in the competence and decency of the people of the NFL.
Since Rice was fired on Sept. 8, his now-wife has publicly defended her husband and blamed the media for ruining his life.
Regardless of the pair’s deci-sion to wed about a month after the punching incident, the NFL, as Rice’s employer, had the right to fire him for an act that reflects very
badly indeed on the organization.When video of the CEO of the
multi-million-dollar food services company Centerplate kicking a puppy in a Vancouver apartment elevator surfaced late last month, a public apology and a promise of a $100,000 donation to an ani-mal rescue society did not prevent then-CEO Desmond Hague from resigning.
In a statement, the board of directors for Centerplate Inc. even cited Hague’s “personal misconduct involving the mistreatment of an animal in his care” as the reason the president and CEO stepped down.
Even though it took condem-nation to open the NFL commis-sioner’s eyes to the importance of actually punishing this player with conviction, it is an indication that the precedent has been set, and the NFL will be held accountable for sticking to its guns when it comes to other instances of domestic vio-lence.
Simply put, if your personal conduct reflects terribly on your employer, they have the right to fire you.
It’s not that everybody has to be perfect all the time. It’s that per-sonal conduct matters.
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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
God the Word, the World
Time is marching on and so are world events. Look at what is going on.
People are in danger of losing their lives just because they are Christians. They leave their house and home to ee for their own safety. We might be tempted to ask, “God, are you losing control of things in the world?”
Let me tell you about something that happened to me recently that strengthened my faith in God. I celebrated my 90th birthday in June. My family thought they should have a party for me in Merritt, as that is where I lived for many, many years and have some dear friends here. I now live in Seattle with my son and daughter-in-law, in their basement suite.
Arrangements were made, invitations were sent out, and the party was to be held at Nicola Ranch on a Sunday in June. I left on the Wednesday before as I planned to spend a few days in Merritt visiting
friends. My children were coming up Friday so we could go to church on Sabbath.
I was driving up the Coquihalla, early in the afternoon, near the snow shed. I had just passed a sign that read, “right lane closed” at the north end of the shed, so I moved over into the left lane. I was doing 80 km an hour, nearing the shed when suddenly, out of nowhere, there was a crash and a bang and I blanked out. I felt my car doing funny things and crossing the two right lanes.
After a bit the car came to a stop facing the wrong way. I came to. I didn’t see anybody. No cars around. I was stunned and wondering what happened. The motor was still running so I shut it off. I slowly made my way out of the car, stunned and disoriented, as I stood there not knowing what to do next. A young lady was approaching me.
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Totem pole, protest passes through Merritt
Members of local First Nations came out to Central Park on Aug. 29 to show support for the 2014 Totem Pole Journey.
The totem pole’s travel is being led by members of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation from Vancouver in opposi-tion to the proposed Kinder Morgan pipe-line expansion project.
People in the Nicola Valley turned out to get a look at the totem pole, which is on its way to Beaver Lake Cree First Nation — in an area about 200 kilometres northeast of Edmonton with territory said to be affected by expanding Alberta oil sands.
The totem was carved by Lummi First Nation master carver Jewell James and depicts a woman with a snake coming out of the ground, represent-ing power, James said.
On the woman’s dress are four guardian men protecting her in all four directions. She is holding a child over her head who in turn holds a turtle, which symbolizes the youth has embraced tradi-tional teachings. On the woman’s womb is a fetus, symbolizing the next generation, and there’s another person watching her back.
The awareness cam-paign is intended to shed light on controver-sies surrounding natural resource projects.
Another totem was recently gifted to the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and erected in their territory, in which the Kinder Morgan pipe-line brings bitumen from northern Alberta.
The totem is travel-ling a 10,000 kilometre journey to its final destination in northern Alberta, essentially at the other end of the Kinder Morgan pipe-line. It began its travels in South Dakota before heading through Mon-tana, Washington and now British Columbia.
“The totem will serve as a permanent symbol of cross-border unity among First Nations and tribes opposing destructive fossil fuel projects like the proposed Kinder
Morgan pipeline and tanker expansion proj-ect,” a press release stated. “It will bring its message about our shared responsibility to protect our water, lands and people, and invite community members to be a part of the totem’s journey.”
Members of the group taking the totem pole to Alberta made speeches to those in attendance at the Cen-tral Park parking lot.
James, from the Lummi Nation in Washington, pointed out the Mount Polley mine tailings pond spill in his speech to the crowd.
“Wherever we look we’re threatened. It’s not just Beaver Lake Cree,” James said.
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A group from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation in Vancouver is sending a totem pole to the Beaver Lake Cree in northern Alberta as a symbol of their shared opposition to the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. Michael Potestio/Herald
James said the resource controversy in Lummi relates to coal transportation and water safety.
The National Energy Board is expected to release its review of Kinder Morgan’s pro-posed expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipe-line by July 2014.
The Tsleil-Waututh Nation has launched a legal challenge alleging
the National Energy Board and the federal government failed to adequately consult the band before setting the terms of the review.
Rueben George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation said he’s confi-dent they will be able to stop the pipeline expan-sion.
“We won’t let it pass. We’ll do whatever it takes, and we will stop
them,” George said.Nicola Tribal Associ-
ation president Rick Yel-low Horn was among the locals in attendance. He told the Herald he cannot support the Kinder Morgan expan-sion project when there are still environmental concerns.
The Nicola Tribal Association represents seven bands in the Mer-ritt area.
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Dunsmore said it took months before she felt that life was back to normal again.
Roline said she doesn’t think the world ever truly returned to a state of normalcy.
Goetz described the aftermath of the attacks as a “new normal,” noting the fact that air-port screenings became stricter and there was a new awareness sur-rounding terrorism.
“Nobody had heard about the Taliban or Bin Laden or any of those things until that day,” Goetz said.
He also said air travel felt more carefree before the attacks.
“It woke us up to the fact that there are people out there who want to spread that kind of hate,” Goetz said.
“I think it has changed how we look at everything.”
Rasmussen said she remembers the attacks were a topic of conversation amongst her fellow high school students.
“For once, our focus had shifted and we were looking to something that was a little bit more world-scale, rather than
just based solely in our tiny, little world, which was our high school at the time and our com-munity,” Rasmussen said.
A total of about 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The numbers include 343 firefight-ers and paramedics, 23 police officers and 37 port authority police officers.
The 9-11 terrorist attacks brought about many changes such as tightened airport secu-rity, but most notably, it led America’s war on terrorism, resulting in a decade-long conflict in the Middle East that continues to define the 21st century.
Merrittonian’s relative recalls
events
Warren Best, a Mer-ritt resident for 40 years, has a relative who expe-rienced the events of the 9-11 terrorist attacks first-hand.
He told the Her-ald his second cousin, Kevin, was working as an accountant in a neighbouring building at the time. A few days after the tragedy, Best
received an email his cousin wrote that day, describing what he wit-nessed.
I get off the elevator on the ninth floor and this guy grabs me and says, ‘Dude, a plane just crashed into the World Trade Centre, every-one is getting out of here.’ In my mind I am thinking, ‘Must have been a pretty small plane since there is no reason most planes would be flying too close to the WTC, writes Best’s relative.
Kevin goes on to write he went to the lobby of the building he was working in, which was about 100 yards from the World Trade Centre.
I see the side of the building burning and debris falling. I then see a guy on fire from the debris and people start covering him with towels and blankets as he burns to death. Someone yells, ‘Oh my God someone is falling.’ I look up and see a lady falling through the air. By this point I am almost sick to my stomach.
I then go upstairs because it appears that nothing will happen to our building. I get upstairs and everyone is watching CNN [in] the ninth floor lobby. All of a sudden we see another plane crash into the other tower and feel our building shake. People are starting to freak
out. Somebody says, ‘How could this happen twice?’ I think to myself, ‘That is no accident.’
Kevin writes that he hears a voice come over the PA system and announce their building is being evacuated. Peo-ple move through the stairwell in an orderly fashion, but there is still a state of panic. Some people are crying, others are calling out names. He manages to get out of the building and is determined to leave the area.
Some people are storming out of the financial district, but many are standing around watching the people fall or jump out of the build-ings. I look back to see one more guy falling. Now com-pletely sick to my stomach, I start walking double time.
I get to the subway and it is chaos, and packed and hot.
Kevin wanted to get to Brooklyn, but sub-ways to Brooklyn were cancelled. Instead, he decides to walk over the Manhattan Bridge.
The streets and bridge are a sea of people with one look on their faces — panic.
I get out and start walk-ing and I can only see one tower. I think the other build-ing is covered in smoke, but then I realize it has fallen down. I am now completely
in a state of shock because even if most of the people got out of the building, there were hundreds of rescue personnel working right at the bottom of it.
About 10 minutes later someone screams, ‘Oh my God.’ I turn and look and see the other tower going down. I get home and call my mom and beak down. The ultimate number of casualties will numb every-one’s mind.
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Local man shares relative’s email from New York about attacks
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NOTICE OF NOMINATION
Public Notice is given to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Director from each of the following Electoral Areas:
"A" (Wells Gray Country), "B" (Thompson Headwaters), "E" (Bonaparte Plateau), "I" (Blue Sky Country) "J" (Copper Desert Country), “L”, “M”, “N”, "O" (Lower North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers and the Peaks)
for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:
By hand, mail or other delivery service: Thompson-Nicola Regional District #300-465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC V2C 2A9
From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends
By fax to: 250-372-5048
By email to: [email protected]
From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014
Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on Friday October 17, 2014
Nomination forms are available for download from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca or from the TNRD office, 4th Floor, 465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC. Nomination forms are also available during regular office hours (except weekends and statutory holidays) from the following locations:
City of Merritt, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC District of Logan Lake, 1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC Village of Lytton, 380 Main Street, Lytton, BC
until the close of the nomination period (4:00 pm on October 10, 2014).
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:
Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older on general voting day [November 15, 2014]; resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers
are filed; not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated
for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.
FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting Carolyn Black, Chief Election Officer or Andrea Leite, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-377-8673 or by email to [email protected].
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Open house on zoning bylaw Tues.
The City of Merritt is holding an open house on the proposed update to the city’s zoning bylaw.
The draft has been in production for well over a year.
The zoning bylaw covers building sizes, heights and locations on properties as well as land uses and parking require-ments.
The open house takes place at city hall from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 16.
The nominees are in for the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce’s annual business excellence awards.
The 10 awards are given out to corpo-rate and individual members of the local business community as nominated by other members.
Leading the way in the biggest award cat-egory — Employee of the Year — is Home Hardware with three employees up for the prize (Mary Wong, Dea Raymond and Crystal Bennett), who join Brian Kroaker (Canadian Tire), Cora-Lee Poehnell (B.C. Visitor Centre), Donna Morrison (Merritt Printing), Brandon Flick (Robin
Hood Security), Angie Koczkur (Grand Pub and Grill), and Katherine Reid (Tim Hortons).
Vying for Employer of the Year are Peter Moyes (Home Hard-ware), Carrie Ware, Dana Egan (Grand Pub and Grill), and Adventure Manage-ment.
There are seven nominees for Business of the Year: Interior Savings Insurance, Home Hardware, Grand Pub and Grill, Purity Feed, Cooper’s Foods, Baillie House, and Johnny’s on the Rez.
The chamber also hands out hardware for Home-Based Busi-ness of the Year (nom-inees this year are Crystal Leier Photog-raphy, Kim LeClair, and Grandma’s Kitchen) as well as the
Sustainable Commu-nity Award (nominees are the Nicola Val-ley Farmers Market, Nicola Valley and District Food Bank, Robin Hood Security and Bass Coast).
There are two nominees up for Non-Profit of the Year: Merritt Country Run and the Nicola Valley Community Garden Society.
Nominees are also up for the Commu-nity Booster Award, the Harry Sanders Memorial Award, the Rick Isbister Memo-rial Award for Com-munity Development, and the Tourism Award of Excellence.
The awards gala takes place at the Flo-rentine on Sept. 20. Tickets are available at the chamber office or by calling 378-5634.
Business excellence award nominees in
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Gabrielle Smith (left) and Michelle Schultz of
Smart Step clean graffiti off of a wall outside
the Adelphi Hotel.
Merritt RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore told the
Herald they’ve noticed less graffiti to clean
up than last year, but the numbers aren’t
necessarily trending downwards; rather, they
fluctuate from year to year.
Dunsmore said this initiative fosters
community pride in the Smart Step
participants.
Michelle Schultz of Smart Step city squad said
participating in Paint Our City Clean shows
that youth like herself can have a positive
impact on the community.
In all, 30 locations were cleaned up during
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Low attendance, volunteer turnout at festival
Sturgis Canada closed a day
early because of low attendance and
a shortage of volunteers, according
to the music festival and motorcycle
rally’s president Joan Hansen.
Approximately 1,100 tickets
were sold in advance of the festival,
which ran Aug. 21 to 23 at the old
Mountainfest site. Hansen said there
were some tickets sold at the gate,
but the final ticket count was not
known as of press time.
She said she estimates there were
about 2,000 people at the festival
site on Saturday night, when head-
liner Burton Cummings played.
In terms of volunteers, Hansen
said they had about 100 confirmed,
but only about 45 actually showed
up.As for those who bought tickets
for Sunday’s shows, Hansen said
they are working on a plan, and are
leaning toward offering some sort of
credit as opposed to a full refund.
“We’re not going to make any
promises at this point, but we’re
working on a plan,” Hansen said.
Hansen said weather may have
been an influencing factor in the
low turnout as the area did see some
rain.“We didn’t have a whole lot of
people show up from Merritt on the
Thursday — the free day — but it
could possibly be weather-related as
well, which I’m thinking it is,” Han-
sen said.She didn’t say whether or not
the festival will return to Merritt
next year, as organizers will need
to evaluate if the Merritt-area site
is a viable location based on the
numbers.Hansen said she’d like to hear
from the people and business own-
ers in Merritt to see if Sturgis Cana-
da has their support.
“I don’t want to come back if
there’s no support,” Hansen said.
“We’ve already heard a lot of
people want us back, but we’d like
to know from the business perspec-
tive whether it was even profitable
for the town.”By Michael Potestio
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The Nicola Valley and District
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Conayt Friendship Society, which
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Together, the organizations
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children and five seniors to receive
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The coupons can be used like
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nuts and herbs.
The catch is that participants in
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locally by food bank board members
Dorothy Molnar and Helen Croft.
Food bank manager Marlene
Fenton said they’re also teaming up
with the chamber of commerce’s
Legacy Merritt program on home
canning on the afternoons of Aug.
21 and 22, starting at 1 p.m. at the
Civic Centre.
That program is free to partici-
pate in, and connecting with other
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ritt, Fenton said.
“It has three different groups in
the community working together.
I think it just builds good relation-
ships,” she said.
Fenton described the coupon
program as a win-win because it
supports local people’s basic needs
as well as the area’s farmers and
food producers.
She said the educational compo-
nent of the program is as important
as the nutrition it ends up providing.
“We’re looking at teaching peo-
ple what locally produced vegetables
there are and what sort of things
you can do with those,” she said.
“When you go to the farmers mar-
ket, you’ll see there’ll be currants
available or kohlrabi, or something
like that, and people might not have
tried that — especially if money’s
sort of tight, then you don’t buy
something you’re not sure you’re
going to like. If you’re given these
coupons, it makes you a little more
brave or adventurous because it
doesn’t come out of what your ini-
tial food budget was going to be.”
She said some of the kids
involved in the coupon program
have come back and reported on
what they tried and liked.
The coupons represent an injec-
tion of $6,000 into the local farmers
market, Fenton said.
The increase is part of a
$750,000 expansion to the prov-
ince’s farm market coupon pro-
gram, which includes markets in
Clearwater, Salmon Arm and Lyt-
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BRAVING ICY WATERS Local BC Ambulance Service paramedics (from left) Kevin Bates, Laura Murray and Sheena
Osborne brace themselves for a cascade of icy water during their ice bucket challenge on Aug. 18. The ice bucket challenge
is a campaign to raise awareness for ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that kills nerve cells and paralyzes muscles. The
paramedics were one of three agencies nominated by the Merritt Fire Rescue Department. Nominees have 24 hours after
they’re nominated on social media to complete the challenge or raise at least $100 for ALS research. The local paramed-
ics nominated staff at their dispatch centre in Kamloops, Merritt’s Kal-Tire and the Nicola Valley Hospital for the challenge.
They also plan to collect donations from the station’s staff to contribute to ALS research. An estimated 2,500 to 3,000
Canadians live with ALS. Emily Wessel/Herald
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Information will be mailed out to all Band members living off reserve. Information packages will be distributed to all Band members living on reserve. Or, you can request a package from the Nooaitch Indian Band office.
Contact information if Band Members have any questions regarding the referendum process: Elections officer, Sheldon Gagne Natural Resources Specialist, Lands and Economic DevelopmentAboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, BC RegionSuite 600 - 1138 Melville StreetVancouver, BC, V6E [email protected] - 666 - 6755 (fax: 604 666 8292)(1 800 665 9320) Office: 1425H
Contact information for an information package on the referendum:Lani McKenzie Receptionist
B.C. budget surplus won’t sweeten teacher offerVICTORIA – The B.C.
government has increased its projected surplus for the year to $266 million, up $87 million from the July budget estimate.
Finance Minister Mike de Jong said taxation and natural resource revenue are running ahead of projections, based on results of the first quarter of the fiscal year. That was offset by unexpected costs for flood control this spring and a forest fire season expected to be one of the costliest on record at $350 million.
The budget surplus is enough to provide a pay increase and other improve-ments to striking teachers, but what the union is currently asking for amounts to $315 more than the government is offering, this year and every subsequent year, the finance ministry calculates.
De Jong said giving in to the BC Teachers’ Federation demands, including their pro-posal for class size and special
needs support, would equate to an increase of $140 a year for the average personal income tax, or 4.8 cents per litre in gasoline tax.
Increasing the govern-ment’s offer or gambling on the results of binding arbitra-tion would have a ripple effect
on other public service unions, both those who settled for less and those who still have to reach agreements under the government’s bargaining man-date, he said.
NDP critic Carole James said arbitration in the teacher case isn’t “opening the flood
gates.“In fact, binding arbitra-
tion when the parties are close, will take a look at the pattern of settlements, will take a look at the money that’s on the table, will take a look at the two parties, and resolve this,” James said.
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The Sept. 2 shock-ing revelation in this newspaper’s sister pub-lication, Kamloops This Week, that an ex-TRU student and his brother are fighting for ISIS in Syria has sent shivers to many.
Another source indicates that more than 50 Canadians are embroiled in the jihadist cause.
Not only is such news unnerving for Kamloops and Canada, it’s too close for comfort for the U.S. as well, especially as our neighbour observes the 13th anniversary of 9-11 today.
Thirteen years ago, people had a fresh glimpse of what makes America tick and how Western civilization is far from falling off the precipice.
At that time and even now, questions were raised about the role of religion as a source of conflict, ultimately lead-ing to terrorism.
The pervading ‘sickness’ of religious violence has increased since then and has been calling for serious study by sociologists, political scientists and historians as a revived phenom-enon.
It’s also attracting the attention of scholars of religious studies because the past 50 years or so has seen a big rise in Jewish-Muslim, Hindu-Muslim, and Christian-Muslim conflicts.
Religious conflicts in other parts of the world, especially since the Iranian revolution of 1979, have evoked new challenges and spurred thinking about the role of religion in the inter-national political arena.
Noted scholars con-tinue to echo the dual sentiment that “religion brings war, religion brings peace.”
Some of them argue that religion is a source of conflict because it has an inherent tendency to promote violence.
Others contend that ‘true’ religion is peace-ful. It’s only in its devi-ant form that religion leads to violence.
Violence is not some-thing alien to religion. It has been a feature from its origin to the present.
A provocative and notorious theory alleges that religion is the cen-tral characteristic of civilization and suggests that religion is a domi-nant engine of violence.
One paradoxical question keeps arising: Why is religion often a source of violence? Is it because it acts abso-lutely, behaves divisively, and is insufficiently rational?
In When Religion Becomes Evil, Charles Kimball defines religion as that which “evokes a wide variety of images, ideas, practices, beliefs, and experiences – some positive and some nega-tive.”
He espouses the theory that religion is a central feature of human life. We all see many indications of it every day and we all know it when we see it.
Kimball concludes that religious convic-tions, locked into abso-lute truths, can easily lead people to see them-selves as God’s agents.
Its followers are then emboldened and are capable of violent and destructive behaviour in the name of their tradi-tions.
However, Kimball does not present con-vincing arguments to distinguish religious violence from secular violence.
Also, his definition of religion does not clearly point out what does and does not qualify as “reli-gion.”
He ignores other kinds of nationalism, despite acknowledging blind religious zealotry is similar to unfettered nationalism.
Other scholars claim that religion is prone to conflict because it produces a particular
intensity of non-rational or irrational passion that is not subject to firm control of reason.
Various words such as “rage,” “passion” and “fanaticism” are often tossed around to describe the mental state of religious actors driven to conflict and violence.
In recent years, there has been rising inter-est among scholars to engage in conversation
on how religion could be a resource of peace and be used in both conflict resolution and peacemaking.
Exploring the role of religion in peacemaking and peace building is essential to the survival of religion itself.
Historian Scott Appleby says that reli-gion has an ability to sustain cycles of violence beyond the point of
rational calculation and enlightened self-interest.
He refutes the notion that argues religion – having so often inspired, legitimized, and exac-erbated deadly conflicts – cannot be expected to contribute to peaceful resolution.
Several strategies for transformation of religion into a force for peace can be suggested:
First, the pursuit
of dialogue among religions can be an influence. The call for dialogue is the need for education within various faith traditions.
Second, the strategy of fostering economic development, especially as it benefits the poor and the marginalized in any religious society.
Third, the strength-ening of democracy on both national and local
levels is necessary. Along with economic develop-ment, there is a great need to artfully promote the values of democracy.
Religion can be an effective source of peace in motivating believers toward tolerance and peaceful acceptance of others.
Narayan Mitra is the pastor at Merritt Baptist [email protected]
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LARGE LOT
#2295 $239,000
Immaculate 3 bedrm home on 0.27 acre lot, nicely landscaped in Lower Nicola. Has has open concept kitchen with eating bar, skylight & lots of cupboards. Living room with gas F/P. Fenced backyard.
GARDEnER’s PARADisE
#2285 $176,500
Remarkable 2 bedroom home with mature landscaping and private backyard with patio. Home features newer kitchen & bathroom, furnace upgrade, 2 skylights for natural light, and 2 outbuildings.
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#2304 $224,900
In excellent location across from park. Refinished virtually everything inside & out. New windows, doors, furnace, HW tank, U/F sprinkling, woodstove, deck, garage, kitchen cabinets & more.
THREE LEVEL SPLIT
#2121 $325,000
Executive 3 level split family home with stunning view of the valley. Has a grand living rm and dining rm with large vaulted ceilings, open kitchen concept with sunken family rm. 3 bedrms up, large master suite. Upgrades include new bathrm, windows & more.
LOCATiOn, LOCATiOn
#2259 $449,900
Beautifl 4 bedrm home on 0.42 acre lit. Has open concept plan, master on the main, maple HW flooring, large kitchen, 5 pce ensuite, bonus room over garage, central A/C, U/G sprinklers and much more.
BACKYARD OAsis
#2250 $264,900
This 4 bedrm home has a recently remodeled kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters & new appliances. Bathrms have been redone. Enjoy the solarium that overlooks the backyard garden, pool & pond.
LOWER niCOLA
#2186 $214,900
2 bedrm home on its own 0.23 acre lot. Home is very neat with new siding, shingled roof, skirting with insulation & 14x28 garage. Has an enclosed deck & porch. Yard is fully fenced with workshop, RV parking & garden area.
LARgE FAMILY HoME
#2183 $445,000
Spacious 5 bedroom home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, open kitchen & family room, Cherry stained cabinets in kitchen, 2 huge sundeck in private backyard plus covered sitting area.
OPEn COnCEPT DEsiGn
#2185 $79,000
3 bedrm modular home with ground level entry. Extra room for hobby, storage or family room. Quiet location on large lot privately fenced with garden area. Central A/C, newer vinyl siding, thermal pane windows and many upgrades.
gooD STARTER HoME
#2110 $119,900
Very clean home with 3 bedrooms up 2 baths, new file and newer flooring in living room, newer countertops in kitchen. Has covered carport in back with lane access. Upgraded to 100 amp.
inVEsTORs
#2199 $628,800
Great opportunity of 6 strata title townhomes, all within walking distance to downtown & close to all amenities. Being sold below assessed value at $89,828 per unit. All are currently rented.
inVEsTMEnT
#2163 $649,000
4 separately titled side by side duplexes, a total of 8 units rentable. Some long term tenants. Each unit has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, living room & kitchen. New shingles on roof, 100 amp service.
inVEsTORs
#2089 $65,000
Great opportunity to own a one bedroom apartment as investment or for first time buyer. Great affordably price strata unit. $3,000 bonus paid to Buyer upon completion! Don’t miss this one!
LOWER niCOLA
#2299 $229,000
Private setting, spacious 1820 sq.ft. rancher with 3 bedrms, 1.5 bath, freshly painted & 3 pce ensuite. Great views off deck, 7 well producing fruit trees, and is close to elementary school.
EXCELLEnT LOCATiOn
#2214 $299,900
Home has 2 full floors plus bsmt, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight rental suite on main with rear entrance. Bright kitchen with island, living rm with gas F/P. Nice covered deck in back.
JusT 3 YRs OLD
#2271 $264,900
3 yr old home with 4 bedrms up, grand master suite with 4 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Open design kitchen to family rm & formal dining & living rm. Beautiful kitchen cabinetry & granite countertops
sun VALLEY COuRT
#2160 $199,000
Nice 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with very unique floor plan. Main fl oor has lots of natural sunlight & large bay window & gas F/P in living rm. Kitchen has newer appliances, tile backsplash & fl ooring. Has been prof. painted up & down. Move in ready.
BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED
#2050 $329,900
Large family home with 4 bedrms, open design, bright kitchen, central A/C. Huge, fenced backyard with sundeck and large garden area, plus double garage and deactivated 2 bedrm suite in bsmt.
UNFINISHED HoME
#2311 $195,000
A diamond in the rough. Unfinished house on 2 city lots, close to the river, with private yard. This house is in the rough framing stage and is a renovation and will need a new building permit to complete.
iMMACuLATE MOBiLE
#2286 $34,900
Fantastic 2 bedroom mobile with addition and covered porch in immaculate condition. Has vaulted ceilings , skylight, great floor plan, furnace has a new motor & well maintained.
sPACiOus MOBiLE
#1967 $74,500
2 bedrm mobile in one of the nicest parks. 1 bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living rm in the center. The addition has a large enclosed porch & family rm.
IMMACULATE RANCHER
#2283 $299,900
4 bedrm, 2 bath home on the Bench, meticulously maintained with many upgrades such as windows, doors, furnace, HW tank in 2011 and central A/C. Private backyard, lots of extra parking.
CORnER LOT
#2213 $199,000
5 bedrm home within walking distance to downtown & amenities. 2 storey home with single garage. 3 bedrms up, 2 down, large family room with a small kitchenette.
GOOD LOCATiOn
#2308 $315,000
Large family home with many upgrades. 3 bedrms up, 2 down with inlaw suite. Owners has put in a wood burning stove, HW tank in 2012, insulation, BI vac & water filtration system. The backyard has beautiful flower beds and front yard has fish pond & U/G sprinklers.
nEWER APARTMEnT
#2312 $139,900
Urban living in one of the finest strata developments. Nice one bedrm apartment with granite counters, shake style kitchen cabinets & incl. appliances. Clean and ready to move into
5 LEVEL HoME
#2258 $389,900
Perfect home for a large family. Possible 5 bedrm house in great area with with big yard, nice back deck & gazebo and double garage with 10 ft high doors. Lots of extra park with 1.5 lots.
inVEsTORs
#2197 $59,900
Perfect for investors, young people, retired couple. Nice 1 bedroom apartment in a well managed building, on bus route and close to corner store. Building has elevator and easy access.
QUALITY BUILT HoME
#2307 $299,000
A large foyer greets you and opens to living & dining rooms with lots of windows. Kitchen has large skylight, gas cooktop & new wall oven. 3 bedrms, jetted tub in master ensuite. In floor radiant heat, A/C, double garage with workshop & RV parking.
in LOWER niCOLA
#2264 $189,900
Beautifully renovated inside & out. Spacious 4 bedrm home on 0.25 acres with a fully manicured lawn & U/G sprinklers. Features new bathrm, new flooring, paint new windows, siding, furnace & more.
DEsiRABLE LOCATiOn
#2297 $369,000
Spacious family home with 5 bedrms up, 2 down, 3 baths, formal living room with gas F/P, jetted tub in ensuite. Upgraded paint and most flooring. All appliances stay. 2 bedrm inlaw suite.
in LOWER niCOLA
#2233 $514,900
Quality built home with 3 bedrms up, country kitchen, full bsmt with family room & work area. Beautifully landscaped 0.44 ac lot with gazebo, attached garage & 32x28 detached shop & shed.
GREAT ViEWs
#2235 $479,000
Spacious 4 bedrm + den, 3 bath home with newer S/S appliances in gourmet kitchen, dining & living rooms adjoin a walk-out balcony. The walkout bsmt has wet bar & games room. Lot of parking.
EXECUTIVE HoME
#2244 $499,900
Executive 6 bedrm family home in excellent location with panoramic views. Great curb appeal and grandiose floor plan. Features Jacobi HW flooring, slate tile, 2 gas F/P’s, extra large kitchen, large master bedrm with 5 pce ensuite, and an inlaw suite
LOCATiOn, LOCATiOn
#2290 $249,900
Clean, spacious heritage home with large rooms, newer flooring & kitchen cabinets. Newer vinyl windows, walk-in soaker tub with shower in main. U/G sprinklers, detaching 1 car garage.
TRiPLE GARAGE
#2187 $537,000
Quality built view home offers approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with all appliances, family rm open to large balcony, 4 bedrms, 3 baths. Fully finished basement.
BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED
#2245 $259,000
This home is a 3 level split with 3 bedrms up + 1 down. Recent updates include new metal roof, some windows/door, exterior painting & tile in kitchen, stainless steel appliances in large kitchen.
inVEsTORs
#2287 $268,000
Large 6 bedroom home in good area, close to school. 3 bedrooms up, 3 down, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, huge sundeck, fenced backyard, skylights and double garage.
MOVE in READY
#2279 $84,900
This well cared for 2 bedrm home in Lower Nicola MHP has large windows in living room with great views, an oversized bathrm with jetted tub, comes with all appliances, A/C & BI vac.
DEsiRABLE AREA
#2157 $199,900
Great starter home for young families or retirees. 3 bedrms, flat private yard with garden, 2 car garage & RV parking. Includes appliances & gas F/P. A quality built home in a desirable neighbourhood.
niCE sTRATA uniT
#2192 $59,000
Why rent when you can own? 2 bedroom strata unit with balcony and storage. Large living and dining room. Great for retirees or first time buyers. Strata fees are $212.70 per month.
gREAT STARTER HoME
#2276 $159,900
In a great neighbourhood, close to shopping & schools. There is a fenced yard and single car garage. Basement has a second living quarters for your inlaws.
NEWER RANCHER
#2278 $307,000
3 bedroom rancher with 1800 sq.ft., open design kitchen with all appliances, HW floors, crown mouldings, 9 ft ceilings, and a bonus room above the garage. Fenced backyardwith shed.
QuiET LOCATiOn
#2226 $339,900
Clean & bright 3 bedrm rancher with full bsmt, vaulted ceilings, large open kitchen with new countertops, family rm with gas F/P, 2 car garage, RV parking with sani-dump and a private backyard.
DETACHED SHoP
#2234 $229,000
Great rural setting on 0.35 acres with creek. Enjoy the country style home with 2 bedrmsup, 1 down, bsmt renovated with new carpets, paint & HW tank. Open concept kitchen, galleykitchen, large living room.
EXTRA LARGE LOT
#2167 $135,000
Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood,
close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780
sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane
access, huge backyard with single garage.
CHARACTER HoME
#2170 $166,000
Cozy 2 bedroom home with 9 ft ceilings in the
living room & bedrooms, updated flooring,
cabinets and bathrm. Fenced yard with lane
access, RV parking and a 16x24 shop.
oVER 12,000 SQ.FT. LoT
#2298 $345,000
5 bedrm home in good area. Main floor has been upgraded with HW floors, kitchen counters & paint. Open design kitchen, 3 bedrms up, 2 down, huge living rm with rock F/P plus airtight woodstove in bsmt.
AMAZINg HoME
#2164 $535,000
Quality built, open & bright home on 3 levels with 5 bedrms + den, 3.5 baths, on demand HW heat, den/office with coffered ceiling & large windows, chef style kitchen with granite counters, large island & much more.
FANTASTIC VALLEY VIEWS
#2209 $474,900
Impressive home with breathtaking views from the huge wrap around deck. Features beautiful oak doors, 4 bedrms, 3 baths, full finished basement, large family & games rooms. Bathrooms has been refurbished with vintage tub & high end faucets.
niCE LOCATiOn
#2265 $249,000
3 bedroom home, perfect for first time buyers. Two bedrooms up, 1 down. Has single detached garage, fenced backyard and several fruit trees. Lots of parking for your toys.
IMMACULATE RANCHER
#2227 $209,900
Spacious home with 2 bedrooms and a den or 3rd bedrm, generous living & dining room plus office. Both bedrms have ensuites. Large covered deck, 20x16 detached shop.
WHY RENT
#2203 $89,000
This 3 bedrm home has had some updates, laminate flooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bedrms, 2 baths. Strata fees include heat and HW.
FIRST TIME BUYERS
#2212 $148,500
Nice 2 bedroom rancher close to downtown and seniors center with newer furnace and HW tank. Concrete foundation, and fenced private yard with shop. Quick Possession.
DOWnTOWn
#2211 $75,000
2 bedroom bungalow with big living room, back lane access, within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities. Perfect for the handyman. As is where is.
ADuLT ORiEnTED sTRATA
#2151 $224,900
One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.
OPPORTuniTY
#2098 $99,900
Great corner lot on a quiet street with plenty of room to built a shop. This 2 bedroom home is awaiting your ideas. Home is in need of some TLC but is price accordingly.
DOWnTOWn
#2303 $44,100
2 bedroom house in the downtown area, close to shopping & schools. This house needs TLC with a fenced lot. As is where is. Schedule A applies. Has potential.
BIg FAMILY HoME
#2309 $319,000
In good area, close to schools. Home has 3 bedrms up with 2 bedrm inlaw suite at ground level, Newer paint & flooring on main, oak kitchen cabinets. Fenced backyard with garden area and great views from both decks.
BROOKMERE
#2292 $339,000
A beautiful oasis in rural setting, perfect if you enjoy the outdoors year round. Lovely 2 bedroom home with attached double garage with guest room & 3 pce bath. Nicely landscaped, RV parking.
CLOsE TO PARK
#2291 $224,900
3 bedroom home on quiet street, close to schools & park. Home has had some updates such as windows, furnace, laminate flooring, U/G sprinklers & central A/C. 22x30 shop in back
On QuiET sTREET
#2111 $279,000
Very private yard of 18,000 sq.ft. with fruit trees, large concrete patio & fish pond. This custom 3 level split has 4 bedrms, 3 baths, large living & dining rooms with big windows. The fully fin. Bsmt has large rec.rm and 2 bedrms.
in LOWER niCOLA
#2269 $299,900
Bright 3 bedroom rancher, nicely finished with 24x26 detached garage/shop. Private fenced yard with large sundeck. Room for RV’s. Blacktop driveway. This home is neat as a pin.
HALF DUPLEX
#2261 $199,000
Recently renovated 3 bedrm, 2 storey half duplex. New flooring, paint, interior doors, moldings, and bathrooms renovated. Also has a walkout level entry inlaw suite that is great for extra family member. Covered deck on top level with views.
niCE YARD
#2248 $142,000
Affordable and spacious 2 bedroom home with bright & restful décor. Living room with fireplace, large open addition attached to entrance. Well kept yard with large deck.
gREAT NEIgHBoURHooD
#2275 $339,000
Very nice floor plan in this 4 bedroom, 4 bath
home with newer kitchen and flooring in past
5 yrs. Has 2 bedrm inlaw living quarters in
walkout bsmt. Spectacular views of the city.
FANTASTIC VIEWS
#2260 $299,000
Look at this newer 3 bedrooms rancher with
modern open floor plan, 3 pce ensuite, vaulted
ceilings in kitchen, eating area and family
room. Double garage with 10 ft ceilings.
OPPORTuniTY
#2300 $49,000
2 bedroom house close to the downtown area. Has 1 car garage and 2 workshops. The house needs some TLC. Great for a handyman. As is where is. Schedule A applies.
GREAT sTARTER
#2215 $125,000
Why rent when you could own this 3 bedroom
home with 1.5 baths, newer windows and
siding. Close to schools. Has 100 amp
service and a carport in the back.
niCELY LAnDsCAPED
#2266 $44,900
Enjoy this well cared for 3 bedrm home & nicely
landscaped yard. The woodstove warms the
open concept kitchen & living room accented
by laminate floors. Relax on either deck.
REVEnuE PROPERTY
#2289 $319,900
Good revenue duplex with approx. 1600 sq.ft. per side in good area. Has 10 appliances, Newer flooring & paint on the main, newer furnace, 100 amp upgrade, separate backyards.
ATTEnTiOn inVEsTORs
#1982 $169,900
Side by side duplex. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen & living room plus a fenced backyard. Each side has 432 sq.ft.. Some renovations has been dones. 3 other duplexes also available.
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LARGE LOT
#2295 $239,000
Immaculate 3 bedrm home on 0.27 acre lot, nicely landscaped in Lower Nicola. Has has open concept kitchen with eating bar, skylight & lots of cupboards. Living room with gas F/P. Fenced backyard.
GARDEnER’s PARADisE
#2285 $176,500
Remarkable 2 bedroom home with mature landscaping and private backyard with patio. Home features newer kitchen & bathroom, furnace upgrade, 2 skylights for natural light, and 2 outbuildings.
BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED
#2304 $224,900
In excellent location across from park. Refinished virtually everything inside & out. New windows, doors, furnace, HW tank, U/F sprinkling, woodstove, deck, garage, kitchen cabinets & more.
THREE LEVEL SPLIT
#2121 $325,000
Executive 3 level split family home with stunning view of the valley. Has a grand living rm and dining rm with large vaulted ceilings, open kitchen concept with sunken family rm. 3 bedrms up, large master suite. Upgrades include new bathrm, windows & more.
LOCATiOn, LOCATiOn
#2259 $449,900
Beautifl 4 bedrm home on 0.42 acre lit. Has open concept plan, master on the main, maple HW flooring, large kitchen, 5 pce ensuite, bonus room over garage, central A/C, U/G sprinklers and much more.
BACKYARD OAsis
#2250 $264,900
This 4 bedrm home has a recently remodeled kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters & new appliances. Bathrms have been redone. Enjoy the solarium that overlooks the backyard garden, pool & pond.
LOWER niCOLA
#2186 $214,900
2 bedrm home on its own 0.23 acre lot. Home is very neat with new siding, shingled roof, skirting with insulation & 14x28 garage. Has an enclosed deck & porch. Yard is fully fenced with workshop, RV parking & garden area.
LARgE FAMILY HoME
#2183 $445,000
Spacious 5 bedroom home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, open kitchen & family room, Cherry stained cabinets in kitchen, 2 huge sundeck in private backyard plus covered sitting area.
OPEn COnCEPT DEsiGn
#2185 $79,000
3 bedrm modular home with ground level entry. Extra room for hobby, storage or family room. Quiet location on large lot privately fenced with garden area. Central A/C, newer vinyl siding, thermal pane windows and many upgrades.
gooD STARTER HoME
#2110 $119,900
Very clean home with 3 bedrooms up 2 baths, new file and newer flooring in living room, newer countertops in kitchen. Has covered carport in back with lane access. Upgraded to 100 amp.
inVEsTORs
#2199 $628,800
Great opportunity of 6 strata title townhomes, all within walking distance to downtown & close to all amenities. Being sold below assessed value at $89,828 per unit. All are currently rented.
inVEsTMEnT
#2163 $649,000
4 separately titled side by side duplexes, a total of 8 units rentable. Some long term tenants. Each unit has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, living room & kitchen. New shingles on roof, 100 amp service.
inVEsTORs
#2089 $65,000
Great opportunity to own a one bedroom apartment as investment or for first time buyer. Great affordably price strata unit. $3,000 bonus paid to Buyer upon completion! Don’t miss this one!
LOWER niCOLA
#2299 $229,000
Private setting, spacious 1820 sq.ft. rancher with 3 bedrms, 1.5 bath, freshly painted & 3 pce ensuite. Great views off deck, 7 well producing fruit trees, and is close to elementary school.
EXCELLEnT LOCATiOn
#2214 $299,900
Home has 2 full floors plus bsmt, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight rental suite on main with rear entrance. Bright kitchen with island, living rm with gas F/P. Nice covered deck in back.
JusT 3 YRs OLD
#2271 $264,900
3 yr old home with 4 bedrms up, grand master suite with 4 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Open design kitchen to family rm & formal dining & living rm. Beautiful kitchen cabinetry & granite countertops
sun VALLEY COuRT
#2160 $199,000
Nice 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with very unique floor plan. Main fl oor has lots of natural sunlight & large bay window & gas F/P in living rm. Kitchen has newer appliances, tile backsplash & fl ooring. Has been prof. painted up & down. Move in ready.
BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED
#2050 $329,900
Large family home with 4 bedrms, open design, bright kitchen, central A/C. Huge, fenced backyard with sundeck and large garden area, plus double garage and deactivated 2 bedrm suite in bsmt.
UNFINISHED HoME
#2311 $195,000
A diamond in the rough. Unfinished house on 2 city lots, close to the river, with private yard. This house is in the rough framing stage and is a renovation and will need a new building permit to complete.
iMMACuLATE MOBiLE
#2286 $34,900
Fantastic 2 bedroom mobile with addition and covered porch in immaculate condition. Has vaulted ceilings , skylight, great floor plan, furnace has a new motor & well maintained.
sPACiOus MOBiLE
#1967 $74,500
2 bedrm mobile in one of the nicest parks. 1 bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living rm in the center. The addition has a large enclosed porch & family rm.
IMMACULATE RANCHER
#2283 $299,900
4 bedrm, 2 bath home on the Bench, meticulously maintained with many upgrades such as windows, doors, furnace, HW tank in 2011 and central A/C. Private backyard, lots of extra parking.
CORnER LOT
#2213 $199,000
5 bedrm home within walking distance to downtown & amenities. 2 storey home with single garage. 3 bedrms up, 2 down, large family room with a small kitchenette.
GOOD LOCATiOn
#2308 $315,000
Large family home with many upgrades. 3 bedrms up, 2 down with inlaw suite. Owners has put in a wood burning stove, HW tank in 2012, insulation, BI vac & water filtration system. The backyard has beautiful flower beds and front yard has fish pond & U/G sprinklers.
nEWER APARTMEnT
#2312 $139,900
Urban living in one of the finest strata developments. Nice one bedrm apartment with granite counters, shake style kitchen cabinets & incl. appliances. Clean and ready to move into
5 LEVEL HoME
#2258 $389,900
Perfect home for a large family. Possible 5 bedrm house in great area with with big yard, nice back deck & gazebo and double garage with 10 ft high doors. Lots of extra park with 1.5 lots.
inVEsTORs
#2197 $59,900
Perfect for investors, young people, retired couple. Nice 1 bedroom apartment in a well managed building, on bus route and close to corner store. Building has elevator and easy access.
QUALITY BUILT HoME
#2307 $299,000
A large foyer greets you and opens to living & dining rooms with lots of windows. Kitchen has large skylight, gas cooktop & new wall oven. 3 bedrms, jetted tub in master ensuite. In floor radiant heat, A/C, double garage with workshop & RV parking.
in LOWER niCOLA
#2264 $189,900
Beautifully renovated inside & out. Spacious 4 bedrm home on 0.25 acres with a fully manicured lawn & U/G sprinklers. Features new bathrm, new flooring, paint new windows, siding, furnace & more.
DEsiRABLE LOCATiOn
#2297 $369,000
Spacious family home with 5 bedrms up, 2 down, 3 baths, formal living room with gas F/P, jetted tub in ensuite. Upgraded paint and most flooring. All appliances stay. 2 bedrm inlaw suite.
in LOWER niCOLA
#2233 $514,900
Quality built home with 3 bedrms up, country kitchen, full bsmt with family room & work area. Beautifully landscaped 0.44 ac lot with gazebo, attached garage & 32x28 detached shop & shed.
GREAT ViEWs
#2235 $479,000
Spacious 4 bedrm + den, 3 bath home with newer S/S appliances in gourmet kitchen, dining & living rooms adjoin a walk-out balcony. The walkout bsmt has wet bar & games room. Lot of parking.
EXECUTIVE HoME
#2244 $499,900
Executive 6 bedrm family home in excellent location with panoramic views. Great curb appeal and grandiose floor plan. Features Jacobi HW flooring, slate tile, 2 gas F/P’s, extra large kitchen, large master bedrm with 5 pce ensuite, and an inlaw suite
LOCATiOn, LOCATiOn
#2290 $249,900
Clean, spacious heritage home with large rooms, newer flooring & kitchen cabinets. Newer vinyl windows, walk-in soaker tub with shower in main. U/G sprinklers, detaching 1 car garage.
TRiPLE GARAGE
#2187 $537,000
Quality built view home offers approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with all appliances, family rm open to large balcony, 4 bedrms, 3 baths. Fully finished basement.
BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED
#2245 $259,000
This home is a 3 level split with 3 bedrms up + 1 down. Recent updates include new metal roof, some windows/door, exterior painting & tile in kitchen, stainless steel appliances in large kitchen.
inVEsTORs
#2287 $268,000
Large 6 bedroom home in good area, close to school. 3 bedrooms up, 3 down, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, huge sundeck, fenced backyard, skylights and double garage.
MOVE in READY
#2279 $84,900
This well cared for 2 bedrm home in Lower Nicola MHP has large windows in living room with great views, an oversized bathrm with jetted tub, comes with all appliances, A/C & BI vac.
DEsiRABLE AREA
#2157 $199,900
Great starter home for young families or retirees. 3 bedrms, flat private yard with garden, 2 car garage & RV parking. Includes appliances & gas F/P. A quality built home in a desirable neighbourhood.
niCE sTRATA uniT
#2192 $59,000
Why rent when you can own? 2 bedroom strata unit with balcony and storage. Large living and dining room. Great for retirees or first time buyers. Strata fees are $212.70 per month.
gREAT STARTER HoME
#2276 $159,900
In a great neighbourhood, close to shopping & schools. There is a fenced yard and single car garage. Basement has a second living quarters for your inlaws.
NEWER RANCHER
#2278 $307,000
3 bedroom rancher with 1800 sq.ft., open design kitchen with all appliances, HW floors, crown mouldings, 9 ft ceilings, and a bonus room above the garage. Fenced backyardwith shed.
QuiET LOCATiOn
#2226 $339,900
Clean & bright 3 bedrm rancher with full bsmt, vaulted ceilings, large open kitchen with new countertops, family rm with gas F/P, 2 car garage, RV parking with sani-dump and a private backyard.
DETACHED SHoP
#2234 $229,000
Great rural setting on 0.35 acres with creek. Enjoy the country style home with 2 bedrmsup, 1 down, bsmt renovated with new carpets, paint & HW tank. Open concept kitchen, galleykitchen, large living room.
EXTRA LARGE LOT
#2167 $135,000
Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood,
close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780
sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane
access, huge backyard with single garage.
CHARACTER HoME
#2170 $166,000
Cozy 2 bedroom home with 9 ft ceilings in the
living room & bedrooms, updated flooring,
cabinets and bathrm. Fenced yard with lane
access, RV parking and a 16x24 shop.
oVER 12,000 SQ.FT. LoT
#2298 $345,000
5 bedrm home in good area. Main floor has been upgraded with HW floors, kitchen counters & paint. Open design kitchen, 3 bedrms up, 2 down, huge living rm with rock F/P plus airtight woodstove in bsmt.
AMAZINg HoME
#2164 $535,000
Quality built, open & bright home on 3 levels with 5 bedrms + den, 3.5 baths, on demand HW heat, den/office with coffered ceiling & large windows, chef style kitchen with granite counters, large island & much more.
FANTASTIC VALLEY VIEWS
#2209 $474,900
Impressive home with breathtaking views from the huge wrap around deck. Features beautiful oak doors, 4 bedrms, 3 baths, full finished basement, large family & games rooms. Bathrooms has been refurbished with vintage tub & high end faucets.
niCE LOCATiOn
#2265 $249,000
3 bedroom home, perfect for first time buyers. Two bedrooms up, 1 down. Has single detached garage, fenced backyard and several fruit trees. Lots of parking for your toys.
IMMACULATE RANCHER
#2227 $209,900
Spacious home with 2 bedrooms and a den or 3rd bedrm, generous living & dining room plus office. Both bedrms have ensuites. Large covered deck, 20x16 detached shop.
WHY RENT
#2203 $89,000
This 3 bedrm home has had some updates, laminate flooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bedrms, 2 baths. Strata fees include heat and HW.
FIRST TIME BUYERS
#2212 $148,500
Nice 2 bedroom rancher close to downtown and seniors center with newer furnace and HW tank. Concrete foundation, and fenced private yard with shop. Quick Possession.
DOWnTOWn
#2211 $75,000
2 bedroom bungalow with big living room, back lane access, within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities. Perfect for the handyman. As is where is.
ADuLT ORiEnTED sTRATA
#2151 $224,900
One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.
OPPORTuniTY
#2098 $99,900
Great corner lot on a quiet street with plenty of room to built a shop. This 2 bedroom home is awaiting your ideas. Home is in need of some TLC but is price accordingly.
DOWnTOWn
#2303 $44,100
2 bedroom house in the downtown area, close to shopping & schools. This house needs TLC with a fenced lot. As is where is. Schedule A applies. Has potential.
BIg FAMILY HoME
#2309 $319,000
In good area, close to schools. Home has 3 bedrms up with 2 bedrm inlaw suite at ground level, Newer paint & flooring on main, oak kitchen cabinets. Fenced backyard with garden area and great views from both decks.
BROOKMERE
#2292 $339,000
A beautiful oasis in rural setting, perfect if you enjoy the outdoors year round. Lovely 2 bedroom home with attached double garage with guest room & 3 pce bath. Nicely landscaped, RV parking.
CLOsE TO PARK
#2291 $224,900
3 bedroom home on quiet street, close to schools & park. Home has had some updates such as windows, furnace, laminate flooring, U/G sprinklers & central A/C. 22x30 shop in back
On QuiET sTREET
#2111 $279,000
Very private yard of 18,000 sq.ft. with fruit trees, large concrete patio & fish pond. This custom 3 level split has 4 bedrms, 3 baths, large living & dining rooms with big windows. The fully fin. Bsmt has large rec.rm and 2 bedrms.
in LOWER niCOLA
#2269 $299,900
Bright 3 bedroom rancher, nicely finished with 24x26 detached garage/shop. Private fenced yard with large sundeck. Room for RV’s. Blacktop driveway. This home is neat as a pin.
HALF DUPLEX
#2261 $199,000
Recently renovated 3 bedrm, 2 storey half duplex. New flooring, paint, interior doors, moldings, and bathrooms renovated. Also has a walkout level entry inlaw suite that is great for extra family member. Covered deck on top level with views.
niCE YARD
#2248 $142,000
Affordable and spacious 2 bedroom home with bright & restful décor. Living room with fireplace, large open addition attached to entrance. Well kept yard with large deck.
gREAT NEIgHBoURHooD
#2275 $339,000
Very nice floor plan in this 4 bedroom, 4 bath
home with newer kitchen and flooring in past
5 yrs. Has 2 bedrm inlaw living quarters in
walkout bsmt. Spectacular views of the city.
FANTASTIC VIEWS
#2260 $299,000
Look at this newer 3 bedrooms rancher with
modern open floor plan, 3 pce ensuite, vaulted
ceilings in kitchen, eating area and family
room. Double garage with 10 ft ceilings.
OPPORTuniTY
#2300 $49,000
2 bedroom house close to the downtown area. Has 1 car garage and 2 workshops. The house needs some TLC. Great for a handyman. As is where is. Schedule A applies.
GREAT sTARTER
#2215 $125,000
Why rent when you could own this 3 bedroom
home with 1.5 baths, newer windows and
siding. Close to schools. Has 100 amp
service and a carport in the back.
niCELY LAnDsCAPED
#2266 $44,900
Enjoy this well cared for 3 bedrm home & nicely
landscaped yard. The woodstove warms the
open concept kitchen & living room accented
by laminate floors. Relax on either deck.
REVEnuE PROPERTY
#2289 $319,900
Good revenue duplex with approx. 1600 sq.ft. per side in good area. Has 10 appliances, Newer flooring & paint on the main, newer furnace, 100 amp upgrade, separate backyards.
ATTEnTiOn inVEsTORs
#1982 $169,900
Side by side duplex. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen & living room plus a fenced backyard. Each side has 432 sq.ft.. Some renovations has been dones. 3 other duplexes also available.
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#102-2840 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. - 250-378-6166 - Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100
CenTury 21 MoVing real eSTaTe BC lTd.iC & ilakeHoMeS on aCreage land
GREAT HORSE PROPERTY
#2251 $525,000
9.88 acres with riding ring & only 5 mins. From Mamit Lake. This 5 bedrm level entry rancher with walkout bsmt has had some updates. Open concept with vaulted ceilings, 3 baths, large kitchen & big sundeck.
LARGE SHOP
#2144 $339,900
Fantastic views of Mamit Lake and valley & just 17 mins. from Merritt on 4.69 acres. Tidy 4 bedrm home with newer kitchen & flooring, huge living rm. 30x40 detached shop, 200 amps.
4.64 AcRES
#1916 $399,900
Country living on 4.64 acres with beautiful 4 bedroom log home. Spacious loft master suite, newer kitchen & appliances, new electric furnace & heat pump, pellet stove. A perfect hobby farm.
fAnTASTic 157 AcRES
#2231 $824,000
Only 15 mins. from Merritt toward Aspen Grove. Property has 1500 sq.ft. 2 bedrm modular home with huge ensuite & big deck. Includes 2 shops, corrals with heating automatic watering for livestock.
APPROX. 264 AcRES
#2246 $1,250,000
Gorgeous acreage with approx. 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing throught the property. A great variet of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR. Old farm house used for seasonal cabin + shop.
On 1 AcRE
#2306 $345,000
Great family home on 1 acre just minutes from town. Home boasts 3 bedrms up, 1 down, updated kitchen, parquet flooring, rec.rm with bar. Has detached 2 car garage, 1 car garage & storage bldg.
2.11 ViEW AcRES
#2288 $414,400
Beautifully renovated 4 bedrm home with open concept & vaulted ceilings, oak kitchen cabinets & an airtight woodstove. Great gazebo to relax & enjoy the views. Room for horses. Some outbldgs.
1 AcRE WiTH cREEK
#2263 $434,900
4 bedrm rancher in approx. 1 acre in park-like setting with creek & pond. Home has HW floors, open country kitchen, huge family rm with woodstove & living rm with pellet stove. Detached garage.
cOUnTRY DREAM HOME
#2302 $445,000
Located just 10 mins. from town on 1.17 acres with outdoor recreation out the front door. Home features 4 bedrms, 4.5 baths, 3500 sq.ft. with an inlaw suite downstairs. Large 2 car garage.
9.88 AcRES
#2189 $459,000
Bring your horses! Set up with 3 horse shelters, 2 round pens, 2 hay barns & tack shed. The 4 bedrm home has a new country kitchen, open design, vaulted ceilings, HW floors, gas F/P.
APPROX. 120 AcRES
#2268 $849,000
Compact rancher in a natural valley setting just west of Merritt. Approx. 120 acres of level hay land bordering Spius Creek and Nicola River with abundant water for irrigation. Home is sold “as is”.
WATERfROnT HOME
#2207 $998,000
Magnificent 5 bedrm home on Nicola Lake with unique
open designed family area with large bedrms & family
rooms with an extra summer kitchen. 3 floors, 2 large
covered decks. Has detached triple garage & an
underground boat house bunker.
AT STUMP LAKE
#2277 $274,900
This amazing premium building acreage of 2.75 acres is waterfront with fantastic views. Located in subdivision of quality homes with underground services. Perfect place to build your lakeside cottage.
WATERfROnT LOT
#2146 $269,900
Just over 1 acre on Nicola Lake. Great place to invest for a family getaway or retire and enjoy the great weather. Gentle slope & easy access allows for a wide variety of home plans. Includes roll-a-dock.
LAKEViEW LOT
#2188 $189,900
Build your summer cottage on this 1 acre lot with beautiful views of Nicola Lake. Great lake for fishing, water skiing, wind surfing. Kick back, unwind & enjoy your new investment.
On nicOLA LAKE
#2174 $299,000
Fantastic 1.562 acre lot, great for one or two dwellings. Water & sewer are not connected. Now is the change to build your dream home – most lots are sold, don’t miss out.
On WALLOPER LAKE
#2225 $129,000
Great lakefront cabin of 450 sq.ft., recreational retreat on Walloper lake. Crown lease. Easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. Call for more details.
2 AcRES
#2154 $120,000
Build your home in the country. Has a drilled well of 15 GPM, power at lot line, septic approval, and driveway are in. Nice view, crown land nearby. Just 20 mins. from Merritt.
26 AcRES
#2252 $310,000
Spectacular horse property of 26 acres just 15 mins. From Merritt. All natural grassland with 2 ponds and a seasonal creek. Great place to start a hobby farm or use as rec. property.
cOMMERciAL bUiLDinG
#2019 $595,000
Great location on a corner lot on main street coming into Merritt. This 7300 sq.ft. building is zoned C-4 with a site specific zoning for prof. offices, doctors, lawyers etc. Lots of parking.
19.77 AcRES
#2092 $146,000
Private 19.77 acres with spectacular view of the valley & mountains. Located off Petit Creek Rd at end of quiet cul de sac. Property is treed with creek running through it.
inVESTORS
#2171 $850,000
Approx. 12,000 sq.ft. building with office space with one long term tenant. Great for professional offices, retail, lawyers, doctors, government agency, etc. Has approval for residential units upstairs.
10 AcRES in KAnE VALLEY
#2156 $549,000
Just 20 mins. south of Merritt close to cross-country ski trails, fishing, hunting & snowmobiling and backs onto crown land. Beautiful log home with large wrap around covered deck. Includes a guest cabin, new barn with loft & chicken pen.
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133 Ac + LAKE
#1663 $495,000
Incredible year round off the grid home or use as rec. property, almost surrounds Allie Lake. Includes 2 main cabinet plus 3 additional guest cabins. Great for horseback riding, snowmobiling, fish & more.
bRinG YOUR HORSES
#2180 $549,900
9.9 acres with 3400 sq.ft. custom home on 2 levels with fantastic views. 2 bedrms up, 2 down, HW floors, ceramic tile, 3 baths, large kitchen, living rm with F/P. Has 2 corrals, hay shed & horse shelter.
APPROX. 22 AcRES
#2195 $649,000
Nicely renovated 4 bedrm home with newer fl ooring, bathrooms and paint. Great horseproperty with 44x36 barn and a 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Gently sloped useableland. Great views & close to town
cOUnTRY GETAWAY
#1961 $379,900
This spacious 3 bedrm, 2 bath home has open design with huge 48 ft deck to enjoy the sunsets & good times. 24x24 detached shop/garage. Land is fenced & would be great for horses.
HORSE PROPERTY
#1992 $489,000
Great horse property with riding arena on 9.91 acres & backs onto crown land. 4 bedrm home with huge country kitchen, large wrap around covered deck. Has double garage and detached shop
LAKEfROnT HOME
#2249 $1,050,000
Custom home on Nicola Lake built with reclaimed timbers & HW flooring throughout, open concept, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, great room with F/P, and a detached triple garage.
spius creek estates
Country living at its best! These 9 properties are located approx. 15 mins. from Merritt in the beautiful Sunshine Valley. A Phase 1 has been completed and a water report is available. 4 lots are waterfront, all have stunning views of the valley. Area offers swimming, biking, canoeing, horseback riding,motorcycling & more. GST is applicable #2216
From 9.8 to 17 Acres
Prices starting at $199,000
LARGE ciTY LOT
#2272 $99,000
Residential building lot of 0.62 acres, zoned R2. Lots has potential to be made into 4 city lots or Buyer may apply for possible zoning change to higher density multi-family residential.
20 AcRES
#2301 $2,000,000
Two 10 acre lots has just come into the city.
One of the site is entering into a 2 yr lease.
Other lot will be zoned with Sale Agreement.
DEVELOPMEnT LAnD
#2173 $1,700,000
294 acres of development land with 2 titles and incredible views. Property has an allowed legal density of 62 units maximum. Located above Nicola Lakeshore Estates at Nicola Lake.
incREDibLE inVESTMEnT
#2114 $399,000
Fantastic investment with 6 revenue streams – 3 residential suites and 3 commercial units at ground level. Highway frontage for excellent exposure for commercial & centrally located. Call for details.
inDUSTRiAL bUiLDinG
#1913 $890,000
Immaculate 8000 sq.ft. precast tilt-up building on corner lot with excellent exposure. Easy access to truck route. Adjoining warehouse has bay door, loading deck office & mezzanine space.
RiVERfROnT LOT
#2166 $109,900
Fronts Nicola River in City limits, 0.91 acres, completely flat land this space offers unlimited possibilities to build the home you’ve always dreamed of. City services in vicinity.
3 inDUSTRiAL LOTS
#2237 EAcH $59,900
Nice flat light industrial bare land lots. Water and sewer are close to the lot lines. Great business opportunity. Each lot is 95 x 198 and zoned M1. In area growing industrial business.
OPPORTUniTY
#2305 $179,000
Immaculate 2000 sq.ft. commercial building in downtown core. New roof in 2013 renovated interior including new paint throughout. Parking in back with lane access. Great for investor or entrepreneur.
WATERfROnT AcREAGE
#2155 $170,000
Great 6 acre property to build your home or use as recreational. Mostly flat with many buildings sites, has shallow well, septic approval, hydro to property & driveway is in. Close to crown land.
WATERfROnT LOTS
#2175 EAcH $900,000
3 parcels of Recreation Commercial waterfront zoned C4 for multi-family resort, Pub, restaurant, marina & more. Great opportunity to start your own resort & marina.
OPPORTUniTY
#2137 $325,000
Good commercial building in downtown core. Approx. 5000 sq.ft. of commercial space on the main with 1100 sq.ft. up with a 3 bedrm suite, currently rented. Zoned C-2. Run your business and live upstairs.
PRESTiGiOUS HOME
#1837 $749,900
Custom home on 51.99 acres with panoramic views. This private home has open design with custom cut timbers frame beams, HW flooring, 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths & wrap around deck.
1.75 Ac in THE ciTY
#2190 $374,900
Unique property, entirely fenced with 2 small homes (live in or rent out) while you build your dream home. Has large water feature on site, U/G sprinklers & mountain views. Was former putting course.
PRiVATE 30 AcRES
#2310 $549,000
30 acre fenced horse property with beautiful pastures & fantastic views . Very private settingwith 3 bedrm house (2 on main, huge master bedrm in loft). Cozy airight woodstove in livingrm. Rustic style home to live year round or use a rec. retreat. 25 mins. south of Merritt.
APPROX. 103 AcRES
#2194 $489,000
Great acreage overlooking the Nicola River with numerous outbuildings, hay storage & tack shed. Double wide home has 4 bedrms, 2 baths and a partially fi nished basement with cold storage. Big sundeck to enjoy the views.
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5360 MANNING CREEK FS RD$769,000 MLS# 124566
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Researchers many years ago did studies on rats to determine what effect stress has on the poor little animals. Although their methods would seem rather cruel by today’s standards, they did come up with
some useful informa-tion. They purposely exposed animals to stress for varying peri-ods of time. Then they dissected the animals to see if there were any changes to their brains and organs.
To be sure the changes they found were from the exposure to stress, they also had a group of rats that were not exposed to the stress to compare to. They found that these animals had chemical changes in their brains and physical changes in their organs.
The theory is that a
mild level of controlled stress is stimulating and healthy. It keeps us motivated and alert. However, too much stress for too long of a time can become a problem.
I see the physi-cal results of excess stress every day in my chiropractic practice. Helping these people is not always that simple. These people often have very tight muscles in their necks and backs.
The tight muscles limit the mobility of the joints in the neck and back, often leading
to reoccurring neck or back pain. Tension-type headaches are almost a given. These are not the migraine-type but instead they cause a more constant dull pressure or ache at the back, top, and even the front of the head.
Although other symptoms are not usu-ally addressed directly in my practice, these people experience constipation, digestive problems, high blood pressure, poor sleep or inability to sleep, and many other problems.
The biggest chal-lenge is not treating
the physical symptoms that come with stress, it is making the patient realize what it is in their life that needs to be addressed in order eliminate the stress. No matter what symp-toms arise, getting rid of them long-term is almost impossible unless the stress is dealt with first.
Chiropractors should never try to take the place of a counsellor or psycholo-gist. However, it is any health practitioner’s job to recognize these problems when they occur.
I encourage my patients to first identify what the stress is. They must try to control it, or in worst case scenar-ios, simply avoid any situations that cause it.
For many, regular exercise helps alleviate much of the physical stress and the related muscle/joint stiff-ness. Also, try to get adequate sleep, usually eight hours per night, and try to go to sleep at the same time each night.
If you need to get your mind off things
in order to fall asleep, do some good mindless reading that takes your mind away from your everyday activities or problems.
If the physical symptoms (headaches, stiff/sore back or neck) are persistent, chiro-practic and/or mas-sage therapy are good conservative options that will not require you to take medication. If other problems such as high blood pressure arise, you should also consult your medical doctor.
Symptoms of stress can be felt physically
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How to protect your brain as you age
(NC) — As we age, our brains shrink and our cognitive effort and memories decline. But how concerned are we about brain health? Research from the International Federation on Ageing shows that 86 per cent of Canadians are concerned about the health of their brains as they age. However, only two per cent are most concerned about ill-nesses like atrial fibrillation (AF), which can lead to a debilitating kind of stroke. What’s more, of those who know that it is possible to maintain a healthy brain as they age, more than half (51 per cent) admit they don’t know how to.
Know the facts:• Atrial fibrillation is the most common irregular
heart rhythm disorder that affects primarily people aged 55 and over.
• After age 55, the incidence of AF doubles with each decade of life.
• Twenty per cent of strokes are caused by AF, and strokes due to AF tend to be more severe and can cause greater disability, such as paralysis, pain, loss of speech and understanding.
So how can you protect your noggin as you age?Know your risk of AF: AF puts your risk of
having a stroke at three to five times greater than those who don’t have it. Determine your risk, learn about the management options, and stay informed. If you have AF, talk to your doctor about your options to ensure you’re getting the treatment that offers the best protection from all types of strokes.
Eat brain healthy: Eating a balanced diet from the four food groups such as vegetables and fruit, whole-grain products, lower-fat milk products and alternatives, and lower-fat meat and alterna-tives may reduce your risk of stroke.
Keep moving: It’s never too late to get mov-ing. Physical activity, like walking, gardening and yoga may reduce your risk of stroke – which is especially important as we age.
To learn more, visit StokeAndAF.ca.www.newscanada.com
Canadians embracing natural health products
(NC) — Statistics Canada esti-mates that as many as seven in 10 Canadians use natural health products on a regular basis.
These same statistics show a large number of us suffer from nutritional deficiencies because of an inadequate or inappropriate intake of food.
“Canadians are increasingly embracing natural health products to maintain their health and well-being,” says Helen Long, president of the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA), an organiza-tion that this year is celebrating its 50th anniversary as Canada’s largest trade association dedicated to natural health and organic products.
“These products also help to effectively bridge the gap for those of us who cannot meet our nutri-tional needs from food alone.”
Many health-care practitioners recommend natural health prod-ucts for overall health and wellness and to bridge nutrient gaps.
“Health is a life-long journey that includes healthy foods, exer-cise and natural health products and there is clear scientific evi-dence that these products work when taken as part of an integra-tive approach to health,” adds Long.
Natural health products autho-rized for sale in Canada are bound by strict regulations and testing to ensure safety and efficacy.
When shopping for your supplements, always make sure to check the label and look for the eight-digit natural product number (NPN) on the label, which is your confirmation that the product you are buying has been reviewed and approved by Health Canada.
Knowledgeable staff in your natural health food store can help you identify which products are right for you. More information is available online at chfa.ca.
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By Ian WebsterTHE [email protected]
A short and sweet training camp and exhibition schedule for the Merritt Centennials comes to a conclusion this Sunday when the team travels to the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton for their final game of the pre-season — a 5:30 p.m. tilt against the Vees.
The Cents will go into their encounter with the Vees having won three of their previous four exhi-bition games.
After opening with back-to-back wins against the West Kelowna Warriors on August 31 and September 1 (by scores of 6-5 in overtime and 7-2 respectively), the Cents split their pair of games with the Trail Smoke Eaters this past weekend.
In Osoyoos on Friday night, the Centennials continued to score goals almost at will in cruising to a 7-5 victory over the Smokies. They had two additional goals disal-lowed.
Leading the way for Merritt in Osoyoos was rookie Jake Holland with two goals and one assist, along with veteran defenceman Jake Clifford with one goal and a pair of helpers. Other Cents’ marksmen were Sam Johnson, Colin Grannary, Nick Fidanza and Rhett Willcox.
Anthony Pupplo went the distance in net for Merritt.
“I thought [Trail] came out really hard in the first period, and we were on our heels for the first five minutes,” Centennials head coach and GM Luke Pierce said. “They were a much older, more experienced team than we faced against West Kelowna.
“I thought our guys settled in quite well and started moving pucks around. Our three goals in the first period were all from good puck move-ment in their zone.
“The second period was a little more wide open, but we controlled it. In the third, we had the guys just concentrate on defending a lead. They did a good job.”
Pierce had plenty of praise for his opponents.
“Trail has a lot of good guys who are new to our league,” he said. “They’re going to be heard from right from day one, and in a couple of months they’re going to be a very good team.”
The Smoke Eaters wasted little time in prov-ing Pierce right, as Trail marched into the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Saturday and took the back half of the double-header by a 4-2 score.
The Cents had their chances on Saturday but just couldn’t seem to fin-ish what they started.
“I think the fatigue started to show in some of our new, young guys who were playing their fourth game in just a few nights,” Pierce said. “Our effort level was fine, but the execution just wasn’t clean.”
There was nothing wrong in the execution of the two goals Merritt did score.
In the first period, 20-year-old John Schiavo stole the puck from a Trail defender behind the Smoke Eaters’ net, calmly skated out in front and roofed a quick wris-ter past golatender Adam Todd.
Merritt’s other marker came on the powerplay early in the third period. Schiavo took a short pass from Cents’ defence-man Shane Poulsen and whipped the puck cross ice to a wide open Michael Ederer at the right face-off circle. The 18-year-old former Buffalo Jr. Sabre made no mistake, one-timing the puck into the back of the Trail net.
“That was a goal we haven’t seen around here in a couple of years,” Pierce said. “We’ve had guys who can make that nice pass like John did,
but not someone with the offensive ability to finish the way Michael did. He tried to put that shot through the net, not just in it.”
Despite the loss, Pierce was happy with the play of Cents’ goal-tender Jonah Imoo.
“He played well, and made a couple of big saves that I thought we could have built on,” the coach said.
Pierce was also impressed with the play of young, 17-year-old Colin Grannary who appeared to own the face-off circle all night.
“His hand-eye coordi-nation is off the charts,” Pierce said. “He is a very intriguing player with a
huge upside.”The likes of Grannary
and fellow 1997-born player Cooper Pretchal on defence are making things very difficult for Pierce and assistant coach Joe Martin as they try to get down to the league roster limit of 22.
“We wanted to go with an older team,” Pierce said, “but they have really given us cause to think. They’re both tremendous players.”
As of Monday of this week, the Centennials still had 23 players in camp (see right). Recent departures were defence-men Scott Munro and Joe Olsen, along with forwards Brett Jewel and Jake Holland. The latter
lead the team in pre-season scoring with three goals and two assists in four exhibition games.
Pierce and Martin have right up until Sept. 19 to make their final decisions, but hope to clear the air right after Sunday’s game in Penticton.
Following the game versus the Vees, the Cents will spend the week get-ting ready for their first two regular-season games of the year at the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack.
Merritt plays the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 11:30 a.m., and then the Chilliwack Chiefs on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m.
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WE’ RE BACK! dates to rememberSat., Sept 14 @ Penticton - Final Exhibition Game
Sat., Sept 20 @ Chilliwack 11:30 vs Cowichan - Season OpenerSat., Sept 27 vs Penticton 7:30 - 14/15 HOME OPENER!for ticket info contact 250-378-3604
MERRITT CENTENNIALS2014-15 ROSTER UPDATE
GOALIES
Jonah Imoo (94)Anthony Pupplo (95)
DEFENCEMEN
Shane Poulsen (94)Jake Clifford (94)
Matt Foley (95)Josh Teves (95)
Malik Kaila (96)Tyrrell Buckley (97)Cooper Prechal (97)
FORWARDS
Sam Johnson (94)John Shiavo (94)
Diego Cuglietta (95)Adam Tracey (95)
James Neil (95)Devin Oakes (95)
Daniel Nachbaur (95)Brandon Duhaime (95)
Bradon Fuller (95)Gavin Gould (96)Rhett Willcox (96)
Michael Ederer (96)Nick Fidanza (96)
Colin Grannery (97)
CENTS’ EXHIBITION GAMESSunday, August 31
7:00 Merritt 6 West Kelowna 5 (OT)
Monday, September 1
7:00 Merritt 7 West Kelowna 2
Friday, September 5
7:00 Merritt 7 Trail Smoke Eaters 5
Saturday, September 6
7:30 Trail Smoke Eaters 4 Merritt 2
Sunday, September 14
5:30 Merritt vs Penticton Vees @ South Okanagan E.C., Penticton
SNIPER Merritt Centennials rookie Michael Ederer (12) scored on a beautiful one-timer in his team’s 4-2 loss to the Trail Smoke Eaters on Saturday. Ian Webster/Herald
Cents have one exhibition game to go
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By Ian WebsterTHE [email protected]
Another exciting season of Merritt minor hockey kicked off on the weekend with a pair of exhibition games at home.
On Saturday, the Murray GM bantams fell 4-2 to visiting South Okanagan. Merritt goal scorers were Justin Tighe and Anthony Tulliani. Head coach for this year’s local ban-tam reps is Bill Kelly.
The next day, Merritt’s Ramada Inn peewee reps battled South Okanagan to a 7-7 draw in a very clean game that saw a total of just 10 minutes in penalties assessed. The visiting Rockets were last season’s OMAHA champions.
The peewee game was a close one from beginning to end with the two teams tied 2-2 and 6-6 after 20 min-
utes and 40 minutes respectively.
Merritt scorers were Talon Zakall with the hat trick, Spencer Vaughan (2), Anthony Michel and Breanna Ouellet.
Carson Lang and Bryce Garcia shared the netminding duties for Merritt’s peewee team, which is being coached by Wayne MacDonald and Murray Scollon.
More exhibition games are currently being arranged for Merritt’s rep teams this weekend. Check the schedule at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena for more details.
Merritt Minor Hockey Association registrar Elaine Gill reported that 234 play-ers are presently signed up to play coed hockey this season.
There will be mixed rep and house teams in all divisions from initia-tion to midget.
Gill stated that there will also be both atom-peewee and bantam-midget all-female teams.
The MMHA is cur-rently looking for more coaches for its house teams, and for more officials.
Interested coaches should contact coach-ing coordinator Mike Mouland at (250) 378-
7622, while potential officials (ages 12 and older) need to contact referee-in-chief Doug Hardy at (250) 378-8281 in order to pre-register.
A one-day officiat-ing course run by BC Hockey is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 28 at NVIT, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SPORTS
A busy weekend at the Merritt Golf & Country Club
LADIES WINNERS The winners of the ladies’ fall scramble were (from left) Shelley Eng, Muriel Griffith, Dorothy Firman and Eileen Rabbitt. Ian Webster/Herald
By Ian WebsterTHE [email protected]
The Merritt Golf & Country Club was a beehive of activity over the weekend with three in-house tournaments in a span of three days.
Friday saw six teams rise to the Challenge of the Decades. Like a fine wine, the ’70s team of Doug Doige, Bryan Schmit, Herb Lorenz and Peter McLean dem-onstrated that things only get better with age as the wily foursome recorded a best low net score of 22.40.
Saturday saw eight quartets compete in the ladies’ fall scramble. It was the team of Shelley Eng, Muriel Griffith, Dorothy Firman and Eileen Rabbitt that came through with a one stroke victory over the runners-up — Audrey Niehaus, Marilyn Wright, Joan Fraser and Marg Gillespie.
Sunday, eight men’s foursomes participated in their fall scramble. In the end, it was Dennis Couture, Jack McNeil, Guy Dugas and Jimmy Isaac on top.
LADIES’ FALL SCRAMBLESeptember 6
1. Shelley Eng 76 Muriel Griffith Dorothy Firman Eileen Rabbitt
2. Audrey Niehaus 77 Marilyn Wright Joan Fraser Marg Gillespie
3. Lynne Price 78 Maureen Lorenz Iris Hodson Elaine Lane
CHALLENGE OF THE DECADESSeptember 5
1. ’70s Team Doug Doige 22.40 Bryan Schmit Herb Lorenz Peter McLean
2. ’50s Team Sheree Byer 22.90 Donna Clairmont Phillip Webb Connie Westwick
3. ’50s Team Charlie Westwick 23.00 Wayne Byer Dennis Couture Brian Nelson-Smith
MEN’S FALL SCRAMBLESeptember 7
1. Dennis Couture 63 Jack McNeil Guy Dugas Jimmy Isaac
2. Al Fukashima 64 Andy Fletcher Bill Petrie Tom Lutz
3. Rick Olsen 65 Gene Oppenheim Dan Hildebrand Doug Doige
MENS WINNERS The winners of the men’s fall scramble were (from left) Jack McNeil, Dennis Couture, Guy Dugas and Jimmy Isaac. Ian Webster/Herald
TRIPLE THREAT A three-run triple by Tyler Edward in his team’s final at-bats wasn’t enough as Merritt’s Airbourne fell to the Bomb Squad from Boothroyd 20-10 in the men’s final of the slo-pitch tournament at Central Park on the weekend. Ian Webster/Herald
Visitors lay a whuppin’ on local teamsBy Ian WebsterTHE [email protected]
Out-of-town teams took three-of-four finals in a 19-team slo-pitch tour-nament at Central Park on the weekend.
In the men’s champi-onship game on Sunday, the Bomb Squad from Boothroyd (just north of Boston Bar in the Fraser Canyon) got the jump early on Merritt’s
Airbourne squad and cruised to a 20-10 victory.
Third place on the men’s side of the draw went to the Furies from Lillooet. They topped Shake ’n’ Bake out of Merritt 24-10 in the bronze medal game.
In the 10-team ladies’ event, a power-ful Kamloops team, La Beau Hoes, combined powerful hitting and precision-like fielding to
dominate Merritt’s Top Gunners 19-2 and take the women’s title.
Victorious Secret was the only local team to pick up a title, taking the ladies’ consolation final with a narrow 10-8 win over the Dirty Diamonds from Kamloops.
The weekend tour-nament was hosted by Val and Darren Collins, Deanne Eustache and Marcel Shackelly.
Minor hockey season underway
CLOSE TIES Merritt peewee rep Allison Moore (5) and South Okanagan’s Kyton MacFadden keep in close quar-ters during their teams’ exhibition game at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Sunday. Ian Webster/Herald
NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETYNicola Valley Film Society pre-
sents “The Railway Man” rated 14A on Monday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. Season ticket packages are avail-able at the Sept. 15 screening. Parking is free and there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. For more info phone 250-378-3974.
MARVELOUS MUTTSCome down to the Cadet Hall on
Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14 and join Marvelous Mutts help raise funds to help cover medicial expenses incurred. Fernando Silva, the Brazilian dog guru will be there for a training session. Come listen and learn or participate with your dog. Join them for their indoor yard
sale to be held from 1 - 5 p.m. For more information or to pre-register contact Margie at 250-378-4599.
1ST MERRITT BEAVERS, CUBS & SCOUTS REGISTRATIONSaturday, Sept. 13 from 1-3 p.m.
at Walmart.
For more information or to pick up registration forms contact Karen Pare 250-378-2706. We are looking for leaders in all sec-tions. Training is available.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCHCome join Trinity United Church for
their service this Sunday. Service will be held at Murray Church in Upper Nicola (white church beside Nicola Gifts). The service will start at 10:30 a.m. If you would like more information or need a ride please call 250-378-5735.
NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKETNicola Valley Farmers Market
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Saturday rain or shine, in the parking lot beside the Baillie House. Come down and enjoy fresh home grown veggies, flowers, baking, arts and crafts made and grown here in our Nicola Valley. A great place to socialize and
enjoy the day. Vendors call Market Manager: Lang Mackenzie 250-939-8605 or Sue 250-378-2031
LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUPLiving with the Loss Support
Group Wednesday 7:00pm -8:45pm #12-2025 Granite Ave, Merritt - Call Marilyn at 250-378-3513.
COMMUNITY GARDENSCheck out the Community
Garden and experience a relaxing outdoor yoga adventure among the plants. Every Thursday 5:15 - 5:45 pm. A new instructor every week. The gardens are located behind the hospital.
RISING FROM THE ASHESFire 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.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDThe 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 [email protected]
KNITWITSLove to knit or crochet? Or are
you a novice interested in learning more about knitting or crocheting in a friendly and welcoming set-ting? Come on down to Brambles Bakery Thursday evenings. Bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.
COURTHOUSE ARTGALLERYThe Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will
be holding a weekly creative art session, in the artists room at the Art Gallery, every Thursday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone welcome to stop in and see their work.
MERRITT SENIOR CENTREWeekly 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.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONTuesday - Darts: 7:00 p.m.Friday - Frosty Friday - 5:00
p.m. Saturdays - Meat draw: 2:30 p.m.
SENIOR-IN-TRAININGPositions now available for
Senior-In-Training. Applicants must be 40 years or older. Qualifications include a willing-ness to have fun and enjoy the company of others. Contact Seniors Association at 250-378-3763 for more information.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH1899 Quilchena Ave. Sunday
School 10:00 a.m. Sundays - for children ages 4 to 8 years. Children learn of God’s love through stories, music, crafts and fun. More information: Gail 250-378-9706
FREE DENTAL DAYDentistry Merritt will be having a
free dental day on Saturday, Sept. 13. Patients can have a cleaning,
fillings or extractions. It will be based on first come, first served basis. For more information you can phone 250-378-4888.
Phone 250-378-4241 with any events that you may be hosting or email: classifi [email protected]
Archery PracticeTuesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Gun RangeContact BJ Moore for more info250-280-0304BrowniesMondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410CMHA - Merritt ClubhouseFireside Center - 2026 Granite Ave.Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pmShirley 250-378-5660Central School PacFirst Tuesday 7 p.m. Lunchroom - 250-378-4892Community ChoirMondays 7 p.m. - Fall to SpringCollettville Elementary - 250-378-9899Court Whist - Fun GameWednesdays 7 p.m.at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776Crossroads Youth Min. Tuesdays 7 - 9 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911Drop-In SoccerTuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530Drop-In VolleyballMondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212.Girl GuidesWednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Living With Loss Support GroupWednesday - 7 to 8:45pm - #12 - 2025 Granite Ave. - Call Marilyn at 250-378-3513.Merritt Curling ClubFor League Information
250-378-4423Merritt Duplicate Bridge ClubTuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge ClubsSecond & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788Merritt Lawn BowlingSun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m.2050 Merritt Ave. 250-378-2095Merritt Moms PrenatalPost Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - rideE: [email protected]: #merrittbikingNavy League Cadets of CanadaWednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944Merritt Snowmobile ClubSecond Tuesday 7 p.m.Civic Centre 250-315-1082Merritt’s Women in BusinessSecond Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851Nicola Naturalist SocietyThird Thursday - 7:00 p.m.NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.caN.V. 4-H ClubSecond Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.Central School - 250-378-5028Nicola Valley Better BreathersThird Wednesdays 1 p.m.Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894
NVCACMeets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery. 250-378-6515 www.nvartscouncil.comN.V. Dirt Riders AssociationLast Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi - Scott: 250-378-3502 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m.2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5925N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.)Third Wednesday 7 p.m.2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House250-378-0349N.V. Quilters GuildFirst & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172N.V. Search & RescueSecond Monday 7 p.m. at the airport - 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift StoreFirst Tuesday - NVGH basement 250-378-9100N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536Pathfi ndersMondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Patricia Rebekah LodgeSecond & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers CadetsTuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775Royal Canadian Legion #96Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m. - Regular Mtg.
Fourth Thursday 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631Royal PurpleFirst & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m. - Down-stairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788Rotary Club of MerrittEvery Thursday - NoonBrambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers GuildTamarack Gardens every other Thursday at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787. Rotary Club of Merritt - SunriseEvery Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles BakerySeniors’ Mixed CurlingMondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-6779Soup BowlTuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Anglican Church HallSparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410Teen Centre / FiresideThursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m. 250-378-5660Valley Scrapbooking250-936-8298Valley Visual Artists General club informationFran McMurchy - 250-378-4230Vintage Car Club - MerrittSecond Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.Anglican Church HallAl 378-7402 Jack 378-2662 Ska-Lu-La WorkshopAl - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY
Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing [email protected]
Approved mini-storage
On-site rentals
Secured
Sale of New and Used storage containers
CONTAIN-ITSTORAGESTORAGE
1750 Hill Street Phone: 250-315-3000111717
Contents are
insurable
THE CHURCHES OFMERRITT WELCOME YOU
Crossroads Community Church
Merritt Baptist Church 2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme)
Merritt Lutheran Fellowship
Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church
St. Michael’s Anglican Church
Trinity United Church
• STAIN GLASS• SUN CATCHERS• NIGHT LIGHTS• PICTURE FRAMES
Available at Creative Company2074 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC
Monday - Saturday Ph: 250-378-0813
Stain Glass by Almerina Rizzardo
7 Day Weather Forecast for Merritt, BC - Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 - Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014
Thurs. Sept. 11
SunnyHigh: 20˚CLow: 5˚C
Fri. Sept. 12
Sunny
High: 24˚CLow: 6˚C
Sat. Sept. 13
Sunny
High: 25˚CLow: 6˚C
Sun. Sept. 14
Chance of showers
High: 26˚CLow: 8˚C
Mon. Sept. 15
Mainly Sunny
High: 26˚CLow: 12˚C
Tue. Sept. 16
Chance of showers
High: 26˚CLow: 10˚C
Wed. Sept. 17
Mainly SunnyHigh: 26˚CLow: 11˚C
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HELP US REACH OUR GOAL
Would you like to see a movie theatre in Merritt, then the Merritt Community Cinema Soceity can use your help!
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
For more information
call Rich Hodson250-378-6794
Phase 2has started.
Goal to reach $144,000 for
design & architect fees
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MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPELCelebrating lives with dignity
• Funeral Services• Cremation
•Burial•Monuments
250-378-2141 or 1-800-668-3379
2113 Granite Ave.Merritt, BC
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
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A FUNERAL PRE PLANNING ADVISOR will be available at the Merritt Funeral Chapel on the second and fourth Friday of the month, between the
hours of 10am – 3pm (or by appointment). A Personal Planning Guide will be provided.
With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our father Al Bush on August 11th, 2014.
He was also known as one of the paper boys in Kamloops, who walked the streets with his dog “Sadie” delivering papers. He was surrounded by his family and extended family. He passed after a courageous battle with cancer.
Al is survived by his wife, June, of 58 years, Albert Jr., {Tanya}, daughter {Patricia}, daughter Helen, Charlie {Cheryl}, Sig {Nicole}, grandchildren, Tasha {Adam}, Brandon, Marshall, Ryan, Sara, Liam, Evan, Kyle, great grandchildren, Cameron and Kieren, sisters Joyce and Betty.
Al was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. When he was 12 years old he moved to Vancouver with his uncle Charlie Whiteman. He later went into the forest industry, engineering, road building etc.
His greatest love was shing and camping with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed gardening cooking and many other interests. For many years he quietly helped many people along the way and especially young people.
The family would like to thank our dearest friends the Clare family for their support. We would also like to thank the Community for touching our fathers heart with their kindness and generosity. A gathering for a Celebration of Life for Al, will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, September 27th, 2014, at Desert Gardens Senior Centre, 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops,
In lieu of owers, donations to New Life Mission, Kamloops, Canadian Cancer Society or an organization of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, 250 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Al’s obituary at www. schersfuneralservices.com.
With great sadness we announce the peacefulpassing of our father Al Bush
Albert Edward BushSeptember 13, 1934 – August 11, 2014
www.merritthospice.orgEmail: [email protected]
MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICESOCIETY
Death is the biggest and most overwhelming question of life. When you are with someone who is nearing death, it can be hard to know
what to say.
P: 250-280-4040
There is no greater gift than the gift of memories.The days are made a little brighter, the nights a little shorter,Life’s dif culties more bearable, everyday joys more preciousbecause of those memories.
Those of us who miss and remember you are comforted somehow by the treasures of memories that remain long after you are gone.
Always, we remember your kindness, your smile, your generous spirit and the gentle man you always were, always will be, in our hearts.
Always remembered, always treasured, always missedYour friends, Lynne and Bonnie
There is no greater gift than the gift of memories.
In loving memory of Rieks Polmans
Aug. 22, 1935 – Sept. 10, 2013
We would like to thank the following local businesses and people for your generous contributions toward the fundraiser for
Halle's HouseWe would also like to thank the Grand Pub and Grill and sta for
providing a delicious steak dinner to help with our fundraiser, and everyone who has able to purchase a meal ticket.
T hank you,T hank you!
-Canadian Tire-Extra Foods-Panago Pizza-Merritt Movie Experts-Quilchena Golf Course-Quilchena Store-A&W Restaurant-Mark's Work Ware-house-Kelly MacDonald-Katherine Tom-Sarah McLeod
-Madge Tom-Coopers Foods-Golden Chopsticks Restaurant -Planet Hair-Lynda's Cafe-Home Restaurant-Pharmasave-Boston Pizza-Tim Manuel-Jerry McLeod-Hillary McLeod & Ray
PRICED TO SELL
$19,500
DO YOU WANT INDEPENDENCE?Exercise, Work and Stay Healthy while
earning money for yourself - not someone else.
Curves Merritt is a thriving business that wont last long. ONLY
FOR INQUIRES CALL SANDRA AT 250-378-2957
High School Generalist Teacher PositionDesired Qualifications:
Fully qualified and experienced to teach Grades 8 to 12Certified teacher: Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation BranchExperience working in First Nations community an assetBe culturally sensitive and possess a high degree of flexibility and initiativeAbility to organize and manage student courses, schedules and maintain accurate student recordsExcellent communication skills/planning/organizing/decision making/positive team playerProficiency with computers Salary to commensurate with experience
Posting will remain open until filled.
Current position is to start immediately
Please send resume to:
Carol Holmes, Principal
Email: [email protected]
N’kwala SchoolUpper Nicola-
MANAGERIAL POSITIONS We’re growing on Vancouver Island! If you have multiple years’ experience in a mana-gerial role in the grocery business and want to join an innovative & creative group then we would love to hear from you.We offer exceptional bene-fi ts, Group RSP and many
other incentives.Please send your resume
to: Lyall Woznesensky [email protected] Director Professional
Development.
FULL-TIME DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER
City Furniture is seeking highly motivated individual
for delivery and other warehouse duties. Heavy lifting required. You will
need a valid class 5 drivers license.
Please apply in person with resume to City Furniture,
2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt.or by email:
We thank all candidates who ap-ply but only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.
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High School Generalist Teacher Position
N’kwala SchoolUpper Nicola-
Desired Qualifications:Fully qualified and experienced to teach Grades 8 to 12• Certified teacher: Ministry of Education Teacher • Regulation BranchExperience working in First Nations community an asset• Be culturally sensitive and possess a high degree of • flexibility and initiativeAbility to organize and manage student courses, • schedules and maintain accurate student recordsExcellent communication skills/planning/organizing/• decision making/positive team player/ computer skillsSalary to commensurate with experience•
Teacher’s AideMonday – Friday (hours to be determined)
Desired Qualifications:Experience working in a school and/or with children and • youth would be an assetEnergetic, hard working and enjoy working with children • are positive features.High school diploma and related post-secondary • education preferred.Criminal record check requirements• First Aid training would be an asset.•
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Now Hiring Rental/Service Counter Person
We are looking for a parts and rental customer service representative. Experience with home
renovation, construction equipment and mechanical knowledge are all assets. Needs to be physically able to work with our rental
inventory.
Apply in person at Nicola Chainsaw 2602 Nicola Ave, Merritt, BC
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LUMBER REMANUFACTURING PLANTProduction Workers: $14-20/hr.
Steady employment with overtime available.
Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C.
250-378-6161
HELP WANTEDHONEY POT DAYCARE
is now accepting Resumes for a Part-time Early Childhood Assistant to work in our busy Afterschool program.
ECE Assistant certificate, criminal record check, and first aid are required.
Class 4 driver’s licence would be an asset.
Send resume to: Box 1856 Merritt BC, V1K 1B8
or email [email protected].
RELIANT SECURITY MERRITT’S LOCAL
SECURITY COMPANY
HELP WANTED
Starting wage is $13-14 / hour depending on experience. Day/night, full or part time shifts avail-able. Are you a licensed guard or are serious about becoming a security guard, we may be able to help.
Reliant Security is a family company with team spirit. We are a fair and respectful employer that
provides incentives for outstanding service.
Please include 2 personal and 2 work references.
Give us a call at: 250 879 1221Fax your resume to: 866 999 1964
Email us at: [email protected]
JOB POSTING
External Job Opportunities (job description available upon request)
Qualifications:Certificate: Special Education Assistant (SEA) an assetTraining/experience re: Special needs, behav-iorally challenged studentsGood communication/organizational skillsPersonal maturity and role model to childrenPhysical ability and endurance to work with special needs studentsUnderstanding of child development and edu-cational programmingFirst Aid Certificate or willing to upgradeWillingness to work as an educational team, knowledge of IEP’s an assetLAT directed for support in the classroom, one-on-one and in small groupsKnowledge of First Nations culture/language an asset
* Criminal Records Check is mandatory for all positions
SALARY: NegotiableDEADLINE: September 19, 2014START DATE: ASAP
Interested candidates to submit resume and cover letter to:
Angie Sterling, PrincipalLower Nicola Band School
201 Horn Road, Merritt, BC V1K-1M9Fax 250-378-6389
e-mail: [email protected]
The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all those who apply; however, only qualified candidates will be
considered for an interview.
LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND SCHOOL
POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (SEA)
Deadline for Applications: Thursday September 11, 2014 at 4:00 pm (with interviews to follow September 15, 2014)
Please submit your application with a cover letter, updated resume, copy of certifications and three (3) current references in a sealed envelope to:Executive Assistant to LFN Chief Janet Webster, Councillors and Administration – Roy Spinks Ph. #250-455-2304Lytton First Nation, Box 20, Lytton, B.C., V0K 1Z0
Or email to: [email protected] Job Descriptions available upon request.LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: Lytton First Nation thanks all those that apply, however only those granted an interview will be contacted. For more information about Lytton First Nation please visit our website: www.lyttonfirstnations.ca
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LYTTON FIRST NATION
FAMILY WELLNESS WORKER
The Lytton First Nation is currently recruiting a Family Wellness Worker for their main office located at 951 Main Street, Lytton B.C. The position is classified as full-time permanent basis. Working under the support and supervision provided by the Health Program Manager, the Family Wellness Worker’s primary role and will be to focus on family violence prevention and strengthening traditional family relation-ships. The Family Wellness Worker promotes and encourages each client to main-tain an optimum level of health, wellbeing and self-esteem. Regular home visits with LFN membership will be mandatory. The goal of the Family Support Worker is to strive to improve the quality of life for LFN members through community educa-tion and support services. The Family wellness Worker must respect and promote the privacy of information related to clients, employees and Members of Lytton First Nation.
Minimum Qualifications:A Social Work Diploma or related post-secondary counselling diploma orMinimum three (3) years’ experience in a similar position. Experience working within First Nations Communities.At least three (3) years of continuous sobriety and a drug free lifestyle.Knowledge of residential school issues including intergenerational impacts.Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills.Knowledge of counselling theories and methods.Able to provide presentations to youth and adult groups addressing Family Violence Issues.Able to address various addictions.Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs and strong technical skills.Able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Valid driver’s licence and Reliable Vehicle.Successful Criminal records check.
Required Skills and Knowledge:Good Organizational, Time Management and Priority Skills Mandatory.Knowledge of disability and wellness programs, applications including the as-sessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wellness.Conflict resolution, mediation, facilitation and networking skills.General knowledge of the culture, values and traditions of the Nlaka’pamux Nation an asset.
Salary and Remunerations:We offer a respectful and progressive work environment, competitive salary and an above-average benefits package.
The Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre has casual positions available for Child Care Assistants in Supported Child Development for our Merritt location.
Qualifications/Requirements:
developmental disabilities
Salary starting at $18.95/hr
Thank you for your interest in this position, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CASUAL CHILD CARE ASSISTANTS
Please submit resumes to:Sarah MorrisonAdministrative AssistantChildren’s Therapy & Family Resource Centre
Coldwater Indian Band Box 4600
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8Ph: 250-378-6174 • Fx: 250-378-5351
FINANCE COORDINATORThe Coldwater Indian Band has an up and coming exciting and challenging opportunity for a full time Finance Coordinator position. This individual reports to the Coldwater Indian Band Administrator. The Finance Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the overall management and reporting of the nancial affairs of the Coldwater Indian Band, managing the day-to-day accounting affairs, and assisting in the development and administration of accounting policies and procedures.
Speci c Duties and ResponsibilitiesHuman Resource Management – Supervises and • evaluates the performance of all employees in the Finance Department, etc.Financial Management – Administers the nancial • affairs of the band in accordance with the band nance policy, etc.
Financial Accounting System – Manages day • to day accounting affairs of the band (payroll/AR/AP/GA/SPA/statutory and regulatory disbursements and reconciliations, etc.Audit – Coordinates the preparation for year – • end audit, etc.Reporting – Completes data reports and analysis • for the band, etc.General Administration – provides backup • for PR and band programs in posting and disbursements, as required, etc.
Education/Quali cationsPrefer Post Secondary Degree in relevant • eld such as Business Administration, Financial
Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience working for a First Nations organization or working towards an accounting designationOr six to eight (6-8)years related experience with • two (2) years at a management or supervisory levelExperience in all related areas of Accounting • (A/P, A/R, payroll, nancial management, budgeting, nancial reporting)Prefer experience with First Nations Organizations• Extensive working knowledge of fund accounting• Drivers License and own transportation• Bondable•
Please mail, fax or email your resume with references and cover letter that outlines why you are interested in this position and state your salary expectations:
Attn: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND – H.R. COMMITTEEBOX 4600
MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8Fax: 250-378-5351
Email: [email protected]
Deadline for cover letters and resume’s: September 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm.
Only quali ed individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.
Now Hiring Power Sports Technician
We are looking for an experienced outdoor power sports/motorsports technician. Certified technician preferred, but experience is what will get you hired! Must have experience with lawn
and garden power equipment, along with a good knowledge of gas small engines.
Apply in person at Nicola Motorsports2626 Nicola Ave, Merritt, BC
Do to retirement we are looking for aTRUCK DRIVER to deliver
Vancouver Sun and Province Newspapers. 4 days a week Wed. - Sat.
and other days as required.
Must be able to drive 1 Ton & 4 Ton Truck.
Driver to haul from Merritt - Kelowna - Sicamous return via Hwy. #1. Takes Roughly 10 hrs.,
Leaving around midnight.
Truck will be providedPay $170/per day plus bene ts.
Please fax resume, attention: Dale to 250-457-9736 or phone 250-457-9678
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Conayt Friendship SocietyHousing Program
Administrative Assistant
Functional ResponsibilitiesThe Conayt Friendship Society is committed to ensuring a good working relationship exists between the tenants and the Society and is soliciting resumes to fill the position of Administrative Assistant on a full-time basis. He/She will be responsible for:
Updating tenant filesPreparing Notice to tenant’s for the signature of the Housing Manager including for mutual agreement to end a tenancy; preparing 10-Day notices to end a tenancy for unpaid rent or utilities; notifying tenants of visits to complete an inspection report; completing the condition inspection report; preparing a 1-month Notice to End Tenancy for Cause; preparing a Final Opportunity to Schedule a Condition Inspection; and preparing Notices of Rent Increases for the signature of the Housing ManagerObtaining and verifying income sources of potential tenants including income assistance; employment [regular overtime, vacation pay, gratuities], self-employment income, seasonal employment, employment insurance and WorkSafe BC Insurance, training allowance, income from any other source, child support, maintenance payments or support from family, friends or community; rental income; pensions including Old Age Security, Senior’s Supplement, private pensions, Canada Pension Plan, War Veteran’s Allowance, foreign pensions ; verifying assets of potential tenants including viewing bank statements, tax-free savings accounts, term deposits, mutual funds, business equity.Using the BC Rent Guide to determine amount of rent payable by the tenant, including income from any adult in the household over the age of 18 and advising the Housing Manager based on factors to be considered.
QualificationsSome financial experience working with Xyntax, Simple Accounting or similar financial computer programsComputer experience with a range of computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Outlook, web page design, web navigation, some computer maintenanceSome university training including a minimum of a 2-year college certificateKnowledge of the BC Residential Tenancy Act and RegulationsExperience in a First Nations setting in finance, accounting, receptionMust be bondable, submit to and pass a criminal records check
Interested applicants, please submit resumes to:Housing Manager,
Conayt Friendship Society, PO Box 1989, 2164 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Email: [email protected].
Aboriginal Preference: preference will be given to aboriginal, qualified candidates.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LYTTON FIRST NATION
BAND ADMINISTRATOR
Deadline for Applications: Thursday September 18, 2014 at 4:00 pm (with interviews to follow September 22, 2014)
Please submit your application with a cover letter, updated resume, copy of certifications and three (3) current references in a sealed envelope to:Executive Assistant to Chief Janet Webster, Councillors and Administration – Roy Spinks Ph. #250-455-2304Lytton First Nation, Box 20, Lytton, B.C., V0K 1Z0
Or email to: [email protected] Job Descriptions available upon request.LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: Lytton First Nation thanks all those that apply, however only those granted an interview will be contacted. For more information about Lytton First Nation please visit our website: www.lyttonfirstnations.ca
The Lytton First Nation is currently recruiting a dynamic, energetic, self-motivated and professional Band Administrator for their main office located at 951 Main Street, Lytton B.C. The position is classified as full-time permanent basis. Work-ing under the support and supervision provided by the Chief and Council, the Band Administrator will oversee day-to-day operations of the Band administration, and will be responsible to plan, organize, direct, control, evaluate and work with eleven (11) Program Managers and reporting to funding agencies. The success-ful applicant must be competent in all aspects of Hunan Resource and Financial Management as well as strategic planning, implementation and follow-up. All re-quirements are to ensure that the needs of LFN Membership are met in a timely and efficient manner.
Minimum Qualifications:A University Degree in Business Administration or related field.Leadership effectiveness, minimum five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level working with a First Nations. Excellent written and oral communications skillsComputer literacy is a must, proficiency in computer software programs and technology.Ability to plan, develop and manage programs.Experience in financial management, budgeting and reporting.Experience in proposal writing and knowledge of funding sources.Must be bondable and able to apply for a Commission of Oath.Able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.Strong technical skills and ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Valid driver’s licence and Reliable Vehicle.Criminal records check.
Required Skills and Knowledge:Public speaking skills along with team leadership, management skills and social awareness.Strategic Planning skills and time management skills.Thorough knowledge of all federal, provincial and other funding sources and reporting requirements.General knowledge of the culture, values and traditions of the Nlaka’pamux Nation an asset.
Salary and Remunerations:We offer a respectful and progressive work environment, competitive salary and an above-average benefits package.
Employment OpportunityVSA Highway Maintenance Ltd. is now accepting applications for Professional Drivers to operate snowplowing equipment with an assortment of attachments for the upcoming 2014 / 2015 winter season. VSA provides highway maintenance services in Merritt and surrounding area including Lytton. A valid BC Driver’s License, Class 1, 3 or 5 with Air is required. Bunkhouse available for Operators at our Coldwater Yard.
Resumes including driver’s abstracts may be mailed, faxed or delivered by September 15, 2014.
Attention: Jay ShumakerVSA Highway Maintenance
2925 Pooley Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1C2(250) 315-0169 (fax)
Strata Manager/ Unlicensed AssistantFull 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:Box 19921988 Quilchena AvenueMerritt, B.C. V1K 1B8
ROYAL LEPAGE MERRITTIS LOOKING TO EXPAND THEIR TEAM!
M E R R I T TFax: (250) 378-6184 Att: Claudette EdenosteEmail: [email protected]
Employment Employment Employment Employment Employment
Help Wanted
Employment
Education/Tutoring
FORT St John business hasopening for full time Book-keeper, must have 3 years re-lated job experience. Good un-derstanding of Sage 50, Excel,accounts payable, payroll,bank rec, government remit-tances. Wage based on expe-rience, benefi t plan. Possible relocation assistance. Email:[email protected] fax 778-471-4002
Accounting/Bookkeeping
Services
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Employment
Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company ishiring experienced dozer andexcavator operators, mealsand lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.
DEDICATED Class One ChipHaulers, for local Chip Hauls.We require Acceptable ab-stract, 2 yrs verifi able exp. ability to work shifts. We offer:Direct Deposit, E-Logs, Satel-lite Dispatch, Extended Bene-fi ts, Pension Plan. Apply on-line www.sutco.ca Fax 250-357-2009 PH; 1-888-357-2612Ext:230
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON
AEL Traf c Control is seeking applications for Traf c Control Persons in the Merritt Area.
Applicants must meet the following quali cations and conditions:
Current Flagging Certi cate• Valid BC Driver’s License and positive driving • recordReliable and exible, as the nature of the work is • on call (24/7)Physically t and able to work outdoors in all • weather conditionsSafety footwear is required•
Applicants must provide details of quali cations and experience, as well as a photocopy of agging certi cate, driver’s license and current drivers abstract. Candidates are subject to pre-employment drug testing.
Please send your application to:
Mike DavidsonTraf c Control Supervisor103-1121 McFarlane Way
Merritt, BCV1K 1B9
Fax: (250) 378-4209Email: [email protected]
Merritt, BC
Lower Nicola Indian BandFile Clerk – Job Posting
Department: Economic DevelopmentPosition Title: File / Communications ClerkReports To: Economic Development Manager
Summary of Organizational Responsibilities:Responsible for classifying and filing Economic Develop-ment and Negotiations documents and mail upon receipt (Canada Post, courier, email, fax, and hand-delivery) for Economic Development and Negotiations Committee; locate and make available files/records when required/requested.
Duties and TasksFiling:
Classifies, codes and stores records/documents;• Maintains and updates indexes for filing system(s);• Reviews files periodically to ensure they are complete • and correctly classified;Locate files/materials when requested;• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned by • the Economic Development Manager.Clerical/Administration:• When required, provides clerical support in the areas • of photocopying, word processing, and faxing and mail distribution;When required, process incoming and outgoing mail, • electronically and/or manually;When required, send and receive messages and • documents using fax machine or electronically;Draft & process outgoing correspondence on request • of Economic Development Manager;
Communications:Assist the communications team with community • meeting(s) between September and February 2015,Conduct a census of LNIB members and update con-• tact information of LNIB members on and off reserve,Update the website and social media outlets,• Duties include making arrangements by email and • phone, attending meetings, and documenting meetings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Highschool completion with one to two years related • work experience, or an appropriate combination of education and experience, preferably with First Na-tion’s community services.
Qualifications:A valid driver’s license with your own vehicle is an as-• set;Occasional travel may be required;• Excellent communication (oral/written) skills;• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, • Publisher;Experience on Macs is a bonus;• Love working with technology like websites, social • media, video, and cameras;A team worker with a great work ethic, a self-starter • and able to work independently;Preference given to people between the ages of 18 • to 34 years of age;Ability to speak or willingness to learn the N’lakapamux • language.
Apply To:Lower Nicola Indian Band
181 Nawishaskin LaneMerritt, BC Fax: (250) 378 - 6188
V1K 0A7 E-mail: [email protected] are required to submit a cover letter,
resume and three references.
Deadline: September 19th, 2014.
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Dispersal AuctionSaturday September 13th 2014 @ 10am
Location: El Darado Park 1401 Nicola Ave, Trailer #125
We have received instructions to auction all contents, which include all household goods, love seat, fax
machines, printer, scanner, computer screen, tools, lawn mower, shelving units, books, office supplies,
and scooter- shop rider with high windshield and two baskets with charger. Value $3000 plus.
Terms - Cash, VISA, MasterCard and DebitView morning of auction
We want to thank everyone in advance for consideration regarding parking
SEE YOU THERE!
Phone/fax: 250-376-7826Cell: 250-319-2101
Merritt, BC
Harvey's Auction Service Presents
HOME FOR RENT
Fully renovated, 4 bedroom house on
The BenchNo pets, No smoking
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Half of a newly renovated duplex
2 levelsNo pets, No smoking
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Auctions
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58(NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
AVAILABLE FOR LEASEThe School District is accepting proposals for the lease of the Nicola Lake School, located at the corner of Monck Park Road and Highway 5A, Merritt, BC. The building is approximately 2,900 sq. ft. The School District will expect the tenant to assume responsibility for the entire school site including utilities.
Site visits will be by appointment only. Requests for site visits are to be directed to:
Archie StogianosMaintenance Supervisor
School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen)PO Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8Tel: 250-378-5161Fax: 250-378-6263
E-mail: [email protected]
RentalsRentalsServices
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Pets & Livestock
LivestockDORPER Cross Sheep fl ock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250-397-4126.
Merchandise for Sale
Free ItemsFree to good home. Hide a bed in good condition - Table & 4 Chairs 250-315-3152
Garage SalesYard Sale: 1511 Bann Street. Saturday 9am to 1pm
Misc. for SaleA- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS
Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all
sizes in stock. SPECIAL
Trades are welcome.40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under
$2,000 each.Also JD 544 &644 wheel
Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size
hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108
Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
ELECTRONIC cigarettes provide an alternative to traditional tobacco products. www.customejuice.ca
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Misc. WantedCollector Buying Coin Collec-tions, Native Art, Estates,Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030
Real Estate
Houses For Sale4 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath’s $260,000 includes GST or OBO (604)576-0338
House For Sale7bdrm, 4 washrooms, 2 car garage, 2 bedroom legal suite. Ast. value $360,000 selling for $280,000(604)576-0338
Auctions
Real Estate
Houses For Sale
MERRITT1988 Quilchena Ave.August 26, 2014
250-378-1996 Call for all of your Residential
or Commercial PropertyManagement needs!
MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICESProperty Manager:
Lynda Etchart
1 bdrm basement suite. Tastefully renovated. $650 plus hydro.
1 bdrm Seyom Townhouse - $600 plus hydro
3 bdrm Seyom Townhouse - $900 plus hydro.
3 bdrm townhouse on Menzies. $825 plus utilities.
1 bdrm Suite. $395 plus hydro.
1 bdrm Apt. $600 inc utilities.
1 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro. (1/2 month FREE)
2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus hydro.
2 bdrm duplex. $850 plus utilities. (new flooring)
3 bdrm duplex. $800 plus hydro.
3 bdrm in triplex. $750 plus hydro
3 bdrm in fourplex. $800 plus hydro. (Heat included)
2 bdrm house. $850 plus utilities.
2 bdrm house. $900 plus utilities. Fenced close to town.
3 bdrm house. $950 plus utilities.
3 bdrm house. $875 plus utilities.
3 bdrm house. $1100 plus utilities.
2 bdrm house furnished on acreage. $950 plus utilities.
Home and Land PackagesSpringbank Ave, MerrittCompletely Serviced
City ServicesTurn Key
STARTING FROM
$249,900.00
Call 250-573-2278Toll Free 1-866-573-1288
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Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
NICOLA APARTMENTS
Clean one and two
bedroom. Starting at
$600/month.NO PETS
MOVE IN BONUS 1 month free rent
250-378-9880One bdrm apartment for one adult only. N/S, N/P, heat & cable incl. $525/mon. Ref’s. 250-378-2954
Houses For Sale
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
SUMMIT APARTMENTSBrand new 2 bedroom apartments
References required.NO PETS,
NO SMOKING.250-280-7644
Houses For Sale
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
NICOLA APARTMENTS
Clean one and two
bedroom. Starting at
$600/month.NO PETS
MOVE IN BONUS 1/2 month free rent
250-378-9880
KENGARDMANOR
Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent
For appointment call
250-378-9880
Spacious 1bedroom apartments.
F/S, heat and hotwater included.
Starting at $625/mth
Duplex / 4 PlexNewly renoed 2 bdrm duplex. w/d incl. Non smokers and no pets. Ref. req. $700/mon. Avail Sept. 1. 250-378-5901. after 6:00 pm
Modular Homes2 Bdrm trailer with an addition, plus a sun room. Fully fenced yard. Pet’s ok. $950/mth. Avail.Mid-Sept. Ref’s required. (250) 989 - 1401
Duplex / 4 Plex
Misc for Rent
Duplex / 4 Plex
Misc for Rent
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Cars - Domestic2005GMC Jimmy4x4 .5sp, air,1owner,190km’s.$3,300 or OBO. (250)280-0982
Legal
Legal NoticesBy Virtue of the
Warehouseman’s Lien Act
We will sell the stored goods of the following:
Bill Taylor, Unit #8
Amount Owing $360 Plus Costs.
These personal and household effects will be
sold on or after Sept. 30, 2014 to recover
the cost of unpaid storage.
L.N. Self Storage, 417 Hwy. 8, Lower Nicola, BC
250-378-2205
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• Suspension • Lube/Oil
•Radiator Service • Shocks & Struts
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LAWYERLAWYER
CFP Certifi ed Financial Planner CPCA Certifi ed Professional Consultant on Aging
It’s never too early to start planning for the future.
CFP Certifi ed Financial Planner CPCA Certifi ed ProfessionalConsultant on Aging
call me at: 250.315.0241
E-mail: [email protected]
Need help to create a plan to enjoy the life you desire today, & tomorrow?
➣Personalized Retirement Plans➣Detailed Risk Analysis➣Insurance & Estate Planning➣Strategic Retirement Analysis & much more
David L. Brown is here for you
FINANCIAL ADVISORFINANCIAL ADVISOR IVAN’S SIDINGSALES & SERVICE
• Vinyl & Hardie Board Siding• Aluminum Sof t, Fascia & EAVESTROUGHS
“When others have come and gone, Ivan’s Siding is still
going strong”
SERVING THENICOLA VALLEYFOR 40 YEARS!
CALL: (250) 378-2786
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CARPET CLEANING
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TRI-PEAKS AUTO REPAIR
Kevin MarkicLicensed Technician
2865A Pooley Ave Phone: 250-378-2272
Merritt, BC V1K 1C2 Fax: 250-378-2273
Cassie MarkicOffice Manager
AUTOMOTIVEAUTOMOTIVETTTTTTT Central Vacuum Dealer Wanted
Exclusive overnight delivery.
Call Erv @ 250-212-9644
We are looking for someone to
sell our Canavac Central vacuums
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SERVING ALL CITIZENS OF MERRITT AND
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New patients always welcome!
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PO Box 3090, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Call Today to Book Your Appointment.
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at HACK Electric
Safe, Secure, Easy Access, 8’ to 40’ Shipping Containers
SUITABLE FOR:
• Cars • Boats • ATV’s • Snowmobiles,
• Household Goods
• Monthly & Yearly Rates
• Business or
personal fi les & More.....
2865C Pooley Ave., Merritt, B.C. 378-5580
STORAGE UNITSSELF STORAGE UNITS
Full-time Watchman on site
Starting @ $45./month
with HST
STORAGESTORAGE
DENTISTDENTIST
Call 250-378-4888 to book your appointment.2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9
www.dentistryatmerritt.ca
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HOURSTuesday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
2 FULL TIME DENTISTS & ORTHODONTIST ON SITE
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Kitchen/Bathroom• Tiling• Window/Siding • Installation
Patio/Deck• Moving Local & • Long Distance
250-315-8257DAT Construction
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250-378-6622Location: 2865C Pooley Ave (Hack Electric) www.thewinepressmerritt.com
Quality products, friendly service!
FOR THE ULTIMATE WINE EXPERIENCE, VISIT THE WINE PRESS
Member of the RJS Craft Wine Making Academy
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Nicola Plumbing & HeatingFully Quali ed Tradesmen in..
Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters.Service Work & Furnace Service.
Custom Sheet MetalAtlas RV Parts & Repairs
PHONE: 250-378-4943 2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC
PLUMBING & HEATINGPLUMBING & HEATING
HACKELECTRICELECTRIC
Reg. No. 14246email: [email protected] Pooley Ave., Merritt 250-378-5580
Residential & Commercial
Over 30 years experience
ELECTRICALELECTRICAL
ACCOUNTANTACCOUNTANT
We love numbers. Can we work with yours?
MORTGAGE BROKER
YOUR LOCAL MORTGAGE BROKER
Use the equity in your home to
consolidate debt, top up RRSPs,
or tackle renovations
Call Harry Howard (250) 490-6731
JIM POTJIM POTTER
MERRITT TREE SERVICE• Fully insured, certi ed faller• WSBC covered• Dangerous tree assessment
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CALL JIM at 250-378-4212CALL JIM at 250-378-4212Solutions for your tree problems!Solutions for your tree problems!
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KEVIN O’FLYNN ~ THEE ROOFER35 YEARS EXPERIENCE
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Landscaping – Irrigation Design & Install
Quality Workmanship Outstanding Service
Call for a free estimate
250-378-7122
PROPERTY MAINTENANCEPROPERTY MAINTENANCE
EXCAVATINGEXCAVATING
for FREE ESTIMATES: 250-378-4312
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• Irrigation Activation
• Landscape Design
• Aerating
• Thatching
• Grass Seeding
• Fertilization
• Turf Installation
• Retaining Walls
• Fencing
• Material Supply
& Hauling
• Crack Sealing
• Paving Stones
• Bin Rentals
CONTRACTINGCONTRACTINGme is runniTiTimime
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T: 250.378.5151
2099 Quilchena Ave., Box 358 Merritt, BC
The Employment Program of British
Columbia is funded by the
Government of Canada and the
Province of British Columbia
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M E R R I T T P R I N C E T O N
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WednesdaySeptember 17, 2014
10am-7pm
Frame Sales Reps on site to help you choose your new look
TRUNK SHOW40% OFF FRAMES
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