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Great Canadian Bike Rally organizers have released a statement claiming the allegations against them in a lawsuit by Community Futures Nicola Valley are false.

“Mike and Paul Fairfield have been accused of receiv-ing unjust compensation and benefits from the Great Canadian Bike Rally,” the release from the men states. “This is not true.”

The lawsuit alleges the organizers of the event failed to pay back roughly $40,000 the federal funding organiza-tion loaned them for the first Merritt bike rally in 2011. However, the Great Canadian Bike Rally response outlines four loans from Community Futures totalling $100,000, of which the last loan of

$30,000 to purchase beer for the event was repaid.

“On November 9th, a bailiff seized the truck and motorcycle, although the loan, which these assets secured, was paid in full,” the statement reads. “This sei-zure was applied to the other loans. We question if this is legal. We are certain it is not moral.”

The lawsuit has also put a lean on Paul Fairfield’s Merritt home.

The statement alleges the Fairfields provided financial statements from the first rally to the City of Merritt to explain how it lost money. The longer version of the statement, available at greatcanadianbikerally.com, alleges the event was $160,000 in the hole after the first year, and that nei-ther Fairfield took wages for acting as VP/Controller

and CEO. The statement alleges that wages to the two men for their work as VP/Controller and CEO were part of the event budget that was approved by Community Futures’ board, and that the Society Act prevents wages being paid from the event’s profits, not from its operating budget. The lawsuit alleges the father and son violated their loan agreement with a line item indicating salaries in the documentation they filed with the funding organi-zation.

The statement outlines problematic dealings with various groups besides Community Futures, includ-ing the City of Merritt and the RCMP. It alleges the high police presence at the first event pushed the half-planned 2012 event off-track.

“They [Mike and Paul Fairfield] started receiv-

ing horror stories of police harassment, roadblocks (often rude and harassing), tickets being issued for very minor issues, especially on custom-built bikes, and a generally negative attitude,” the release states.

The statement says the organizers have proposed a 2013 event to the city with a commitment to pay back any reasonable debts over a three-year period, but that they refuse to pay the alleged $38,000 policing bill, saying they were originally quoted $23,000. It goes on to state that the organizers provided financial documents to the city both before and after the rally, at the city’s request, and that 90 per cent of the income was through credit cards. It also states volunteers handled all cash transactions and the Fairfields only han-dled small, petty cash.

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The Baillie House on Voght Street has its deco-The Baillie House on Voght Street has its deco-rations up and is ready for a visit from Santa rations up and is ready for a visit from Santa tomorrow (Friday).tomorrow (Friday). Phillip Woolgar/HeraldPhillip Woolgar/Herald

A Greyhound bus crashed on Monday after reportedly dodg-ing a stalled vehicle on the Coquihalla Highway, the Logan Lake RCMP said.

The bus was travelling north-bound near the Helmer Road exit at about 1 a.m. when it veered off the road to the right and rolled onto its side down an embankment, police said.

No one died.“Passengers were

extracted through the front windshield

as the passenger door to the bus was not accessible,” Const. Robert Drake said. “The winter conditions may have been a factor at the time.”

The highway was sporadically closed in the northbound lane so emergency crews could help the 40 passengers who were all taken to Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital.

Emergency crews from Merritt, Kamloops, Logan Lake and Ashcroft arrived to the scene in rescue vehicles.

Police said they were still investigat-ing at press time.

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A grieving Kamloops widow is worried the family of her deceased husband will be left in financial trouble after learn-ing she won’t be able to sue the trucker she claims was respon-sible for her spouse’s death.

Gary Miller, 59, was driving a truck hauling a load of concrete on Highway 5A on Oct. 5 when his rig was struck head-on by a logging truck driven by 49-year-old Kewal Singh Kailey of Abbotsford.

The fiery collision near Stump Lake, between Kamloops and Merritt, killed both men.

Gillian Sanderson, Miller’s widow, said she was told by both police and ICBC that Kailey’s truck crossed the centre line on the highway, causing the wreck that renewed calls to shut Highway 5A to big rigs.

(Kamloops This Week requested the BC Coroners Service’s report on the crash, but it had not been completed by press time.)

The B.C. Workers’ Compensation Act includes a section aimed at keeping workers

from suing other workers. In all but the rarest of circumstances, the parties have no option but to proceed with financial reim-bursement from WorkSafeBC.

That compensation is based on average earnings at the time of death.

Sanderson said those provi-sions mean she will be the only one reimbursed for income lost after the death of her husband.

“It’s to do with leaving money for his kids and grandchildren,” she told KTW.

“That was my main reason for wanting to bring a lawsuit, so at least there would be some-thing for them.”

Sanderson said Miller left behind two adult children — one son and one daughter, both from a previous relationship — and three young grandchildren.

Under the Workers’ Compensation Act, only spouses and dependant children are compensated.

According to Sanderson, Miller made about $170,000 per year driving truck — a vocation he held for four decades.

Despite the compensa-tion likely coming her way from WorkSafeBC, Sanderson

said she will need to sell the Kamloops home she shared with Miller since the couple moved from the Lower Mainland five years ago.

WorkSafeBC spokeswoman Donna Freeman said the law barring workers from suing each other is intended to ensure com-pensation for everyone injured or killed on the job.

“A worker can’t sue a work-er,” she said.

“There are survivor benefits and they’re payable for the life of the spouse.”

Sanderson could still file a lawsuit on her own dime if she so chose, but its chances of proceeding in court are nil. The section of the Workers’ Compensation Act prohibiting lawsuits has been upheld time and again in court.

Most recently, in April, a B.C. Supreme Court judge in Victoria tossed a lawsuit filed by a man whose work vehicle was rear-ended by a delivery truck.

The plaintiff not only had his claim dismissed, but he was also ordered to pay the delivery-truck driver’s legal costs.

In that case, the plaintiff attempted to argue he was not

working at the time.Vancouver-based lawyer

Vahan Ishkanian, who specializ-es in workers’-compensation law, said that is the only area up for debate — whether a person was working, not who was at fault.

“The system is designed to ensure workers get benefit from WorkSafeBC no matter who is at fault,” he said.

“Sometimes it works well for the workers and sometimes it works badly for the workers, financially speaking.”

Ishkanian said there are more than a dozen fatality cases resolved through the Workers’ Compensation Act each year, and they are all dealt with in the same manner, regardless of the circumstances.

He mentioned one case in which a worker was high on cocaine driving a work truck. The vehicle hit the ditch and he was killed.

His family received the same relative compensation Sanderson will be entitled to.

“In a tort case, they could get nothing but, in WCB, they get full benefits,” Ishkanian said.

“Is that a good thing or a bad thing? It depends on what side

of the fence that particular case falls.”

The Workers’ Compensation Act provisions for spousal pay-outs are “no-fault” findings — meaning no one will ever be officially held accountable for Miller’s death.

That lack of closure for Sanderson has been compound-ed by a number of unanswered questions.

Mainly, she said, she wants to know what happened.

“They can’t tell me anything because everything was so badly burned,” she said.

“And I can’t get any police reports or any details of the investigation because of privacy [rules].”

Sanderson, who used to work in the film industry in Vancouver, but hasn’t been employed since moving to Kamloops, said she’s not sure what the next step in her life will be now that her husband is gone.

“I don’t work. I have no fam-ily here,” she said.

“This is the first day I haven’t been in absolute tears.

“This has taken away my life.”

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Merritt RCMP arrested five people and seized five grams of heroine, a number of morphine tablets, a small quantity of marijuana and three rifles after searching a Diamond Vale duplex on Wednesday as part of a drug trafficking investigation. They also seized several cell phones, a laptop that was stolen from a search and

rescue mobile unit, $3,090 in cash, bear spray, and electronic scales with cocaine residue on them. Merritt RCMP Const. Kelly Bartch said the seizure was an average size for its kind in the city. “It’s not odd to find guns and bear spray. This is pretty much what we get every time we’re deal-ing with drugs in the community and the search warrants we do,” he said. “It’s not

a quantity that’s large, but of course, when they’re selling, it’s coming and going all the time.”RCMP also seized about $400 in change.“There’s an exam-ple of people getting their vehicles broken into,” Merritt RCMP Const. Derrick Francis

said. “People grab coins out of ashtrays and this is where some of it’s ending up. The drug trade is very closely linked with our theft and with our break-and-enters. It’s all one big circle caus-ing us grief.”Two of the five people arrested are

locals, while the other three are from Chilliwack. Officers said most of the drugs trafficked through Merritt come from the Lower Mainland, but the drug trade is tied to many other local crimes. “They really are just damaging our community,” Francis said. “The people right next door had to deal with this going on, just with the shared wall of their unit.”

None of the five people in the resi-dence at the time of the warrant was rent-ing the unit, he said.“They weren’t sup-posed to be in there, according to the rent-al agreement,” Francis said, adding that is part of the investiga-tion.RCMP have formally charged Chilliwack’s Doug Marsden with posses-sion of a controlled substance for traffick-ing and possession of

stolen property for the laptop.“We expect more charges to be com-ing forth on the other people,” Francis said. RCMP also encour-aged anyone who notices suspicious activity to call the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. “That’s all it takes, just a small bit of information, and we can take it from there,” Francis added.


Five nabbed in Merritt drug bustPolice seized rifl es, heroine, morphine, marijuana and cash from a Diamond Vale duplex

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RCMP said Wednesday’s drug bust is of the typical size in Merritt. The seizure also resulted in the arrest of two locals and three from Chilliwack. Emily Wessel/Herald

Merritt RCMP arrested five people and seized quantities of heroine, morphine, marijuana, and three rifles after searching a Diamond Vale duplex on Wednesday as part of a drug traffick-ing investigation.

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Local First Nations expressed their opposition to the federal govern-ment’s Omnibus C-45 budget bill in a rally that organizers said is one of the first steps in a larger political movement.

The federal govern-ment is facing widespread criticism over the bill largely from the Idle No More grassroots cam-paign, which held protests against legislation affect-ing Indigenous land and water rights across the country on Dec. 10. The 400-plus-page Jobs and Growth Act is an omnibus budget bill that amends dozens of smaller related, but distinct, bills. It was passed in the House of Commons on Dec. 5 and will now move to the Senate for review.

Protesters at the NVIT rally said the government violated their treaty rights by failing to consult First Nations before passing the bill.

“These changes were made without consent or consultation with the peo-ple they directly affect — us,” co-organizer Andrea Sterling-Shintah said in a speech.

One of the most contentious changes the bill contains is to the Navigation Protection Act, formerly the Navigable Waters Protection Act, one of the oldest pieces of legislation in Canada. Organizers said the amendments reduce the number of waterways protected by the federal government by over 99 per cent. Instead of any body of water large enough to fit a canoe, the act would cover 97 lakes, portions of 62 rivers, and the three oceans that bor-der Canada.

“I’m sure all of you are aware of the slogan

of Merritt: ‘A lake a day, as long as you stay,’” Sterling-Shintah said. “Well, this is going to affect Merritt a great deal, with all of the lakes and rivers surrounding Merritt.”

Organizers said the amendments also reduce the length of time it would take for industry development to get fed-eral approval to use the waterways from up to six to as little as two years. The Kitimat River, on the route of the proposed Northern Gateway pipe-line, is not one of the 62 rivers covered in the act.

“Companies that would have to do certain assessments and make sure that they weren’t going to damage the waterways won’t have to do it because it’s not pro-tected by the federal gov-ernment,” co-organizer Helen Knott said. “That one should be at the heart of every Canadian.”

Protesters also spoke against the changes to the Fisheries Act included in Bill C-45. They said the amendment to the Fisheries Act changes the definition of “Aboriginal” as it relates to fisheries, recognizing food, social, and ceremonial fisheries, but failing to capture all First Nations fisheries, including those reaf-firmed in the Marshall Decision, a 1999 Supreme Court ruling that excused a Mi’kmaq fisherman from fisheries regula-tions because of treaty agreements from the 1760s. They also cited an amendment to the Indian Act, which would allow First Nations communities to lease reserve land based on the majority votes of community members in attendance at votes, rather than the majority of eli-gible voters, as undemo-cratic.

Lower Nicola Indian

Band Executive Director Arnie Narcisse said the act represents a way for the government to alter centuries-old treaties with First Nations. He likened the relationship between First Nations and the federal government to a buffalo jump, with the First Nations treaty and land rights as the buffalo driven over the cliff by the Harper Government, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan, and pipeline proponents.

“The Jobs and Growth Act basically gives the government the excuse

to run roughshod over our right and title to this land,” he said. “All of these things are designed to sucker us into econom-ics, if you will, at the cost of protecting the environ-ment and all of the other things that matter to us.”

It was a concern echoed by the event’s organizers.

“The reasoning behind these acts is they’ll open up jobs, but they’re ignor-ing the land and the convenance that [the gov-ernment] made before,” Knott said. “They’re ignoring our rights as First Nations people and the

rights of our children, the future generation who have a right to this land, too.”

About 40 people attended the event and signed letters addressed to MPs expressing their opposition to the bill.

Shackan Indian Band Coun. Lennard Joe called for people at the event to follow up on their letters with MPs and to discuss their rights and legisla-tion with others, including chiefs and councils.

The local rally was one of about 20 in cit-ies across the country on Dec. 10.

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Shackan Indian Band Coun. Lennard Joe speaks during the discussion portion of the Idle No More rally in Merritt on Dec. 10. Emily Wessel/Herald


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Community charity leader suddenly dies

The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank is feeling the loss of its manager, Karen Flick, as it enters the holiday sea-son.

Flick died suddenly on Sunday at age 51. Sources close to Flick said the death was natural, but an exact cause was not determined by press time.

“She was like a second daughter to me,” food bank co-ordinator Linda Monkman said. “I really took it hard because it was so sudden.”

Monkman worked with Flick for about a decade at the food bank, and said Flick’s com-passionate spirit made her a per-fect fit for the organization.

“She’s done a wonderful job and she was a very caring,

loving person. People stopped in just to come and see her and say hi,” Monkman said. “She greeted everyone with a ‘hey’ and a hug.”

The memorial at the food bank is a testament to the number of people Flick impacted in her life.

In just one day, the book was signed with dozens of names and had four pages of messages to Flick. The memorial also has candles and pictures set up, and Monkman said peo-ple are encouraged to come in and share in Flick’s memory.

She said a number of people have stopped by the food bank and called with their condolences.

Flick is survived by her children Amber, 17, and Brandon, 20, who

Monkman said share her generosity. “The kids still want to come into

the food bank to help and honour their mom’s memory,” she said.

Flick’s signature generosity also led her to take in her son’s friend as a “second son” when his family was plan-ning to move and he didn’t want to go, Monkman said.

The father of Flick’s children is mov-ing from Edgemont to stay with them.

“Her kids were her life,” Monkman said.

“She was just living for the day to see her baby graduate. It’ll be hard to see Amber graduate without her mom.”

Monkman said Flick and her daughter were very close, and planned to go horse-back riding in the spring. Now, she said, Amber will go on the ride for her mom.

“There were so many little things she had planned. It was so unexpected,”

Monkman said.Food bank volunteers will organize

a luncheon or tea memorial in the new year. Until then, Community Futures Nicola Valley will be taking donations to the Flick Family Memorial Fund at their offices at 2185B Voght St. until Dec. 21 and when they reopen after the holidays on Jan. 2. For more information on the memorial fund, contact Community Futures at 250-378-3923.


Nicola Valley and District Food Bank Manager Karen Flick (holding cheque on the right), died Sunday. She was a frequent face in the Merritt Herald after accepting many cheques for the food bank. In her last photo op (above), on Friday, Nov. 30, members of the Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club donated $500. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

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Madeline McIntyre-Ponsioen, Logan Moorhead, Emily Whitecross and Olivia Boven sold the moustaches at recess and lunch for a minimum dona-tion of $0.75. By the time they’d sold out of moustaches, the girls raised $150 for the Movember cam-paign — and with a school consisting of about 150 staff and students, Grade 6/7 teacher Murray Moorhead said the fundraiser was a suc-cess for the school.

“They understood what the whole pro-cess of men with moustaches was, but to come up with a fundraiser on their own and how to do it and everything... I was really proud of them for getting it all together,” said Moorhead, whose daughter was one of the girls behind the whiskers. “Two of them came up with it, and the other two helped them with it. The only thing I did was front the money to go buy the mous-taches.”

Men participating in the campaign start November clean-shaven and grow their best moustaches until the end of the month to raise money and awareness of male health issues, particu-larly prostate cancer and mental health issues.

The campaign started in Australia in 2003 and has since spread to 21 countries in five continents. Last year, the cam-paign raised $125.7 million worldwide for men’s health research. This year, with more donations still to be tallied, Canada has

raised $36.8 mil-lion, which puts it in the lead for most money raised for the second year in a row, according to a press release from Dec. 3. Moorhead said as far as he knows, it’s the first time the Movember cause has

been taken up at the elementary school, and it was such a hit that the girls were almost sold out by the end of their first recess selling.

“The lineup was across the play-ground,” he said.

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registered with the charity and grew a ’stache for the month, entered the $150 donation from the school.

Then, at the monthly school assembly, the girls were recognized for their fundraising,

and everybody wore their moustache for a school photo.

“We stuck them on with tape and we took a picture with all our school in moustach-es,” Moorhead said. “The kindergarten kids were really funny. It was a fun day.”


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Students and staff at Merritt Bench Elementary School show off their moustaches in a fundraiser organized by four of the school’s Grade 6 students. Submitted


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City focuses on cultural mappingThe following is an excerpt from the Dec. 11 Committee of the Whole meet-ing as submitted by the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council

During the Cultural Mapping Report Review Meeting, some par-ticipants recalled that “attendance dropped off ” during the initial study process.

A possible reason speculated was that a number of people per-ceived a lack of rel-evance, i.e. a lack of strategies to enhance arts and culture in Merritt/Nicola Valley.

It is important to recognize the contri-bution of local and regional Nicola Valley arts and culture pro-ducers/groups, and that the landscape is not bounded by artifi-cial geography.

Participants were able to respond posi-tively or negatively without prompting.

District responses were identified with multiple mentions on those already provided

by other participants. Stakeholders did

recognize the inherent potential to cultivate the arts and culture landscape.

However, they were largely con-cerned with the obstacles to facilitat-ing Merritt and the Nicola Valley’s evolu-tion towards the type of optimal arts and culture partnerships, leadership and sup-port that participants would like to see.

That vision is not just for the sake of arts and culture (and associated venues/groups).

There was a clear recognition among participants that vibrant economic regions have vibrant arts and culture — an understanding of the difference between attracting employment enterprises which require “economic migrants” (lower pay/ lower skill) versus providing the catalysts necessary to attract “amenity migrants” and the “creative class” (highly skilled, well educated, higher

incomes.)Of the two gener-

alized types of “work-ers,” the knowledge worker (the Creative Class economy) makes investment and reloca-tion decisions on cri-teria that fundamen-tally include access to a rich weave of arts and culture opportu-nities/experiences.

Participants also felt there were chal-lenges in Merritt and the Nicola Valley with regards to the percep-tion and awareness of arts, culture and heri-tage, as there is a high level of disorganiza-tion and challenge in getting the “message out.”

A single source event/scheduling guide (calendar) is available to all arts and culture stakehold-ers but notably absent from participation (posting of informa-tion) is the City of Merritt.

There is also the perception that the lack of an arts, cul-ture and heritage plan/policy on a municipal level has broad impact.

The result is a competitive position-ing for limited munici-pal support (funding); an absence of long-term event planning and product devel-opment; a lack of shared vision among stakeholders and local governments.

From a “customer service” perspective, there was a high level of frustration noted by stakeholder groups in receiving acknowl-edgments/responses

from the city for grant requests, support let-ters, etc. in a timely manner.

Arts and culture are not geographi-cally bounded only in Merritt — artisans and consumers exist in the Nicola Valley.

Therefore, a regional and integrat-ed (holistic) approach is needed.

Stronger commu-nications and support between groups is required.


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Many people start think-ing about what to wrap for friends and family right about now — but for oth-ers, it was taken care of a month ago. Christmas Eve

deals are rampant, but most couldn’t handle the stress of rush shopping the day before opening presents. And when the pressure is on like that, a quick hand to the “Buy now, pay later” credit card is likely. Credit cards have long been the surefire way to buy a last-minute gift, as people cave to the tantalizing lure of the plastic. Because, really, how much harm could a piece of plastic do? Turns out, a lot.

But due to the economy, the credit card mantra that entices people to buy what they can’t afford has changed, and now it is more in tune with paying first and buying later. Some know

this strategy as the layaway, which relatively recently looked like it would become an ancient, foreign way of making purchases. Then 2008 came along with the recession, and stores like Wal-Mart changed their ways. Wal-Mart dismissed the sales strategy in 2006, but it was reintroduced this year after the long-felt effects of the recession really started taking hold. That makes sense, since layaways were big during the Great Depression when sales were drastically reduced. One of the reasons for the resur-gence is dried up credit for many people, and they need to be offered options for companies like Wal-Mart to

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acceptance from the public, is likely the result of people being held accountable for their poor spending. Christmas shoppers are beginning to learn the relationship between the brief satisfaction of buy-ing a perfect gift and the emotional crash in January when the bills roll in. Since credit card companies have refused people, kicked them out, and tightened standards while shrinking credit lines, many consumers have learned the value of money.

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VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark has completed the traditional round of year-end interviews with leg-islative press gallery reporters. Here are excerpts from my discussion with her, dealing with the Enbridge oil pipeline proposal and the balanced budget her government has promised to present in February.

TF: On the Enbridge project, are you get-ting the answers you want on safety?

PCC: No, we’re not. We’ve set out our position. The five conditions need to be met, period.

[B.C.’s conditions are “world-class” land and marine spill prevention and response, meeting legal obligations for aboriginal consultation, passing federal-provincial environmental assessment and a “fair share” of financial benefits.]

PCC: We need the oilpatch produc-ers, the Alberta government and the federal government to come to the table.

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Ignorant is thee who pretends to be. Separated they be from the better half in thee. Blind in the mind they breathe and be. I speak of those who carry the name and symbols without the understanding.

An example of a pretender is a person who bares the cross but knows little of Christianity, and after critically observing the contemporary scene, I can’t help but conclude that infiltrated wasn’t only Christianity, as were most religions by people pretending.

With little knowl-edge of their faith’s

philosophy and history, they carry the name as if it was a part of their being. They believe the self to be but behave oppositely. In the process they give a distorted definition of the truth given by their respective holy.

Tragically, the dis-tortion has wrongly influenced the newer generations and that distortion has wrongly given the outsiders looking in an inac-curate definition. And, regrettably, the result has been a fur-ther alienation from the likes of Nanak, Buddha and Jesus.

The pretenders give an inaccurate defini-tion and by claiming

the path of Jesus or Nanak without the knowledge they fool-ishly attack them.

Please keep in mind that a faith is not a birth right, it is to be or not to be; a choice that requires the acquisi-tion of knowledge, the appropriate habits, and the appropriate half of the mind’s duality (the beautiful half of the mind’s community that encourages such agents as love, truth, compas-sion, virtue, selflessness and humility).

The battle to allow the beautiful half of the mind’s duality to influence the time and space of conscious and subconscious thought appears to be the most

important of the above mentioned, and I write that because in one form or another the latter is asked of all the holy if a person wishes to step closer to The Eternal Commander and Chief. That said, without the better half of the mind’s duality it’s near impossible to appreciate the appro-priate knowledge, hab-its and state of being. So let the beautiful half dominate the mind’s community and battle to enslave the ugly of the mind’s duality such as anger, lust, selfishness and greed.

Mike BhanguMerritt

Dear Editor:

Thanks for the news coverage regarding Country Christmas. It’s much appreciated. Merritt Country Christmas is a remark-able community celebration. It brings together the community in such positive ways. The parade definitely has a very visible pres-ence in our community. We often joke that half the town is in the parade and the other half watches it! Not quite accurate, but it is impressive that over 500 partici-pate in the parade (building the floats, riding in them, being the drivers…) and nearly 3,000 come out to watch it. As one of the two co-chairs for the Merritt Country Christmas weekend, I can’t take credit for “leading the parade charge.” For many years, Chris Stanley-Jones and Gail McKee organized the parade. Before that, the Chamber of Commerce orga-nized it. Last year it was organized by Mike Goetz. This year, the committee invited the Chamber of Commerce to help once again. Past Chairs of Country Christmas were Rick Passmore, Amber Bjorkman and Charlotte. We

stand on the shoulders of giants! But Country Christmas is more

than the parade. My involve-ment for the past eight years has been as organizer of the Country Christmas Community Concert. It is the official start to a great week-end. The other co-chair is Jack Polmans. His responsibility, this year, was the Country Christmas float. Other activities organized by the committee were Santa’s Village, (Mae Ketter), the Wreath Walk contest (Mischelle Pierce), the Snow Flake Contest (Darrel Brooks) and the two-day Craft Fair (Charlotte Martin and Sue Bakus). Judy Fassbender organized the concession at the Craft Fair and serves as treasurer. Stephanie Johnson is our recording secre-tary. Whew! What a job! Sharon Edwards organized our advertis-ing and was our own special hero-ine for managing to arrange for the lieutenant-governor of B.C., the Honourable Judith Guichon, to be our Parade Marshall. What other community in B.C. did that this year! There are other associ-ated events that are organized by other groups. The City of Merritt Leisure Services orga-

nizes a Breakfast with Santa (and decorates the Civic Centre); many merchants participate in Midnight Madness; and the Culture Club hosted live entertainment as did Brambles Bakery. In short, Country Christmas is such a suc-cess because of all the volunteers who work together to make some-thing wonderful happen. It’s not just the concert or the parade or the craft fair or any one activity. It’s the fact that many groups, individuals and agencies all do their own thing under a common banner. They all spend countless volunteer hours to bring joy to others. They make Merritt a spe-cial place where the words “Merry Christmas” are heartfelt and genuinely spoken. So, next year, let’s have even more floats in the parade, more lights on the houses, more activities in the downtown core. Let’s bring back the tradition of having a city Christmas tree. And let’s remember why we cel-ebrate, all that we are thankful for, and to joyfully share with others. Merry Christmas.

Kurt ChristophersonMerritt

We’ve been cross-examining Enbridge. We have not been getting any of the answers that we hoped to get. We haven’t gained a lot of comfort from that process. And none of the other conditions are even close to being met.

We are doing our own study of marine traffic. We want to understand the total number of ships that are out there plying our coast right now. Because all of them have fuel in them, and some are cargo ships that are big enough to have enough [bunker] fuel as a mini-tanker would.

Part of this is trying to understand where our level of Coast Guard protection needs to be today, in order to protect us should there be a spill from the existing traffic.

TF: Balancing the budget: the finance ministry’s current projections call for an upturn in natural gas royalties in the coming year. With the current glut of gas, isn’t that kind of far-fetched?

PCC: It is going to be difficult to present a bal-anced budget, but I think, because we’re going to build in some [forecast] allowance, as we always do, and because we’re going to be completely transpar-ent about the assumptions that have led us there, and because we aren’t going to fiddle with any of the assumptions that we receive from the experts in the Ministry of Finance, it’s going to be quite clear that we have done it. We have come by a balanced budget honestly.

So when it comes to natural gas, you know that the assumption we use in the budget is based on a fairly complex formula that the Ministry of Finance has relied on for probably a decade now. We don’t fiddle with that.

There are those who would say we should artifi-cially lower the [revenue projection] number that we use. But if you artificially lower it, what’s to stand in the way of artificially raising it? You either accept the advice of your experts or you don’t. And they’re the experts, not the politicians.

TF: Right now we have a deficit gap of more than a billion dollars. Can that be closed without significant spending cuts, or tax increases, or both?

PCC: You will see when we get to the budget. And it will be absolutely transparent how we got there. [Laughs] Nice try.

TF: If the B.C. Liberals form a government in May, will the election date be changed so we don’t have to have this discus-sion about questionable spring election budgets?

PCC: It’s not part of the plan today, but I’m sure it’s a discussion we’ll have in the next four years. I know that people have talked about it. I’m open to it. I’m not wedded to this particular date.

Next week I’ll have highlights from my year-end interview with NDP leader Adrian Dix.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. [email protected]

Clark not comforted by Enbridge answersFrom Page 8

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Dear Editor:

The recent rallies across the province that brought out B.C. tax-payers against the pipe-line project were attend-ed by happily retired taxpayers, employed taxpayers that still have not been able to buy their own homes, and the unemployed. These same people all go and buy lottery tickets every week hoping for the big prize. The chances are only one in 28.6 million of winning. The cur-rent opposition party of B.C., the NDP, have said a big “No!” to the pipeline. Like in the lottery, there’s almost no chance with NDP opposition.

The present gov-ernment of B.C., the Liberals, has left the option open on the consideration that a five-point plan is reached between all parties concerned. One of the five points is that

B.C. taxpayers receive a favourable share of the royalties from Enbridge. Construction of the pipeline would supply a large num-ber of well-paying union jobs. The pipes would have to be built and manufactured in Canada. Hotels, restau-rants, machine shops, parts suppliers, heavy construction equipment companies, etc. in areas near the pipeline con-struction would see rev-enues like they haven’t seen in ages. The very old days of the con-struction boom that used to happen in the 1960s would be back.

The B.C. Liberal government has to take this five-point plan one step further. If the five-point plan is met, then the government has to give the B.C. taxpayers a say on three options in regards to the point called “royalties.” Option one would be to provide more funds

to health and educa-tion; lower the income taxes again; reduce the provincial sales tax; and eliminate the B.C. monthly medical premi-ums. Option two would be to offer all taxpayers in B.C. with a residen-tial address a tax-free dividend cheque once a year. This is what is given to the taxpayers in Alaska for approving the Alyeska pipeline which has been in oper-ation for over 30 years now. The average yearly dividend cheque has been $1108.45 per year. That is per person, so in B.C., a husband and wife would receive double that. The third option is that the tax-payers would have the final say in a province-wide referendum. The referendum would ask to choose option one or two, but not both, only the one that you think would be suited to your financial needs. It would also ask. Are you in

favour of the pipeline: yes or no; should the pipeline be built or should it not be built.’

Now that the tax-payers are in charge of the final decision, these happily retired taxpay-ers would be more happy, the employed taxpayers could buy a home after all, and the unemployed could hopefully become employed from all of the spin-off jobs. In the meantime, the taxpayers still would have not won the grand prize in the lottery, but would see financial benefits.

Oh yes, chances have to be taken and accidents will hap-pen. All of us taxpayers take chances every day once we get out of bed every morning. No one call tell what is going to happen. The plane could go down on the next vacation plans, but we only live once, and we are not com-ing back, which means

that chances have to be taken.

An oil spill from a ruptured pipe or an oil spill on the ocean is mere peanuts compared to what the province would look like if that always-mentioned earthquake does arrive. Presently, there are many pipelines world-wide, and plenty of tanker traffic.

Also, why does the pipeline have to end at Kitimat? Why not Stewart, B.C.? Stewart is a deep sea port and if tankers loaded at Stewart, it is only one straight stretch of water to the open ocean for shipment overseas, instead of the scenic Kitimat route which has many twists and turns between mini islands to get to open sea.

This is why the pipeline should be built — to lower the cost of living, which is not going to happen by buying lottery tickets or

in the case of a future NDP government.

Joe SawchukDuncan, B.C.

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Dear Editor:

I can’t believe the powers that be are considering releasing Alan Schoenborn under any condi-tions. He murdered his three chil-dren, is a menace to society, and his trial was a farce.

Judge Powers’ decision that Schoenborn was not guilty due to his mental condition when he killed his children is unfounded and specu-lative. The judge was not there at the time nor was anyone at the murder scene as a witness to Schoenborn’s mental state. However, a neighbour who talked to Schoenborn just before the murders said he “seemed sane” and the man who appre-hended him and the first to see him after the murders said he “seemed coherent and mentally stable.” For some reason, neither of these two men were served a subpoena to testify. It seems Crown prosecutor Glen Kelt may have missed the boat by not calling these two witnesses to the stand, which happens often in our court system. And why was Schoenborn allowed to represent himself on April 6, 2010, before the B.C. Review Board if he had a mental disorder? Board chairper-

son Ben Walter said Schoenborn “contin-ues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the community” in a news-paper release in 2010.

At Schoenborn’s request, the B.C. Review Board recently con-sidered allowing him to go out for morning coffee under escort, only to discover that his wife lived in the same area, creating more stress in her life. In all their wisdom, the board rescinded this decision after further review.

B.C. continues to be a magnet for career criminals of all kinds with its sympathetic laws, lenient judicial system, and the absence of punish-ment for convicted offenders. The victims of crime become excess bag-gage to the government with little consideration given to their personal and social well-being.

In the case of Schoenborn, the fact is he murdered three children, regardless of his mental state at the time. If we continue to allow people like this in our society, none of us will ever be able to exist in an envi-ronment of trust.

W. RiceLower Nicola

In the Merritt Herald’s Thursday, Dec. 6, issue on page 2, Coun. Mike Goetz’s vote regarding the allocation of funds to Tourism Nicola Valley was incorrectly stated. He voted in favour of allocating the funds to TNV.

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Dear Editor:

I want to commend the organizers of the Atom Development Hockey Tournament for a well-run event from Nov. 30 - Dec. 2. The town was very welcoming and friendly with our North Vancouver teams — in par-ticular, the owner and patrons of the Merritt Desert Inn. Our lads enjoyed playing on the two fine ice-rinks, the refs were top class and the atmosphere was electric in the Championship Final where two very good teams met. Well done, Merritt Minor Hockey, and kudos to your fine community.

John O’FlynnVancouver

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The world at that time was something like it is now. It is all about me, money, power, importance. So, What could the Baby do about all this? This is where the important part is. Who was this Baby? He was the Creator and we might say the King of Heaven. He had made all things and owned all things yet came as a baby. What is more peaceful than a happy baby?

Jesus trusted in His parents and in God, His Father. When Herod wanted to kill Him, His parents were told to ee to Egypt. The money they would need had already been supplied by the wise men. Think of the peace the wise men must have had as they followed the star, saw

the Baby then travelled home. Now what are you thinking in

regards to Christmas? What will we eat? What will I wear? What will I get as gifts? What will I give? Don’t forget about the Christmas bills! And so, Christmas can become a time of stress.

Why not take your Bible and carefully read the story of Christmas. Think about who this Baby was and why He came. The angel said to Joseph, “Call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sin.”

What do you think Jesus is thinking about rst? Is He asking, “What will I get for Christmas?” Or, “What can I give that will make them happy?” Jesus wants you to be ready for Him to take you home to Heaven when He comes.

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A new year and a time for renewal — the time when many people look into their pasts and futures and resolve to make changes for the better. Your overall quality of life is directly related to the overall quality of your finances so getting your financial life in order should be near the top of your list. Here are 10 essential financial planning tips to make that resolution a 2013 reality.

Set a budget and stick to it Take a critical look at your income and expenses and set a realis-

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Get your debt under control and keep it there

Develop good spend-ing habits and use debt wisely. Always pay off credit cards and other high-cost, non-tax deductible debt first.

Maximize RRSP con-tributions Investing in RRSP eligible investments is the best tax-sheltered savings builder for most Canadians. Strive to make maximum con-tributions for faster and bigger potential invest-ment growth.

Develop an education savings plan for your children A tax-sheltered, com-pound-growth Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) eligible invest-ment is an excellent way to cover escalating educa-

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Be a prudent money manager Carefully consider each dollar before it’s gone. Start with a careful and critical assessment of your life goals and your income and set aside enough on a regular basis to achieve those goals.

Check and revise your insurance coverage to match changing needs As your life changes your need for income protec-tion and estate planning changes. Be sure your insurance coverage keeps pace.

Make tax-efficient investment decisions Certain investments are more tax-efficient than others. For exam-ple, interest income is taxed significantly higher than dividends and capital gains — so it’s often better to hold

investments that earn dividends and capital gains outside your RRSP eligible investments and interest-earning invest-ments inside it. Take advantage of the Tax-Free Savings Plan (TFSA) eligible investments, which allows investment income to grow and be eventually received on a tax-free basis.

Establish an asset allocation plan that complements your financial planning needs An effective asset allocation plan delivers a portfolio that includes the right balance of assets from the three asset categories — cash, fixed income investments and equities — for steadier long-term growth.

Minimize your taxes Take advantage of all the tax deductions and tax credits available to you including moving expens-es, child-care expense, tuition fees, medical

expenses, charitable donations, and safety deposit box charges.

Develop a financial plan and stick to it A consolidated financial plan — and the common sense and discipline to stick to it — plus the help of a professional advisor will keep you on track to achieving your dreams.

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Thyroid disease primarily affects women in their 20s to 40s, with an incidence seven to eight times higher in women than in men. Typical symp-toms may be over-looked as they can be mistakenly attributed to other factors such as one is constitu-tion, temperament, or external factors.

The thyroid gland is located in the front and centre of the neck

and weighs about 15-20g. It secretes hormones which regu-late body metabolism, and it plays a role in producing and regu-lating heat. Thyroid diseases can be divided into three cat-egories: inflammation, functional disorder, and enlargement of the gland (goiter).

Inflammation caused mainly by autoimmune disorder leads to hyperthy-roidism or hypo-thyroidism (Graves Disease, Hashimoto Thyroiditis). Patients may experience just its symptoms. Hyperthyroidism dis-plays characteristics such as increased pro-duction of body heat and accelerated meta-bolic function due

to excessive thyroid hormone secretion. Symptoms include heat intolerance, heart palpitations, insomnia, increased appetite, weight loss, increased perspiration, oversensitivity (includ-ing increased rate of speech, quick temper, irritability, and more), protrusion of the eyes, and lighter menstrual flow or amenorrhea in women.

In contrast to hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism is related to a lack of thyroid hormones. Sufferers may experi-ence such symptoms as cold hands and feet, weight gain, shortness of breath, decreased heart rate, tiring easily and fatigue, constipa-tion, dry skin, reduced

ability to concentrate, excessive menstrual bleeding and more.

Western medicine typically offers three types of treatment for thyroid disease: radio-active iodine treat-ment, drug therapy, and surgery (in less than one per cent of cases). There is a high potential for radioac-tive iodine treatment to lead to permanent hypothyroidism. And thyroid drugs have many side effects, as well as a high rate of reoccurrence (70 per cent) if the drugs are discontinued, even if taken for one to two years.

So, what is the Eastern Medicine perspective on thyroid disease? A blockage of qi and blood cir-

culation, caused by an accumulation of stressers such as anger and irritability, or an accumulation of heat in the liver, can lead to hyperthyroidism. Treatment involves dissolving these accu-mulations and clearing heat from the liver as well. Hypothyroidism occurs due to weak-ness of the kidneys and spleen, and is treated by regulating water metabolism and strengthening yang qi. Goiter is treated by soothing the hardness and the accumulation of qi and blood.

A few years ago, one eminent Eastern Medicine doctor in Korea developed an herbal formula for both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. It

causes no side effects and has a greater than 70 per cent cure rate within two to six months. Fortunately, I got his formula, which recommends herbal medicine and acu-puncture twice weekly.

Thyroid disease occurs mainly in women who experi-ence deep emotional

pain and are unable to let go of anger, worry and anxiety.

This kind of stress breaks down homeo-stasis in the body and paves the way for autoimmune diseases. So, it is important for us to try to live our lives with a thankful, joyful and positive mind.

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Tips on living with diabetes, fl exibility of dosing and managing hypoglycemia(NC)—Sleeping in,

skipping meals, keep-ing active or being low-key: most people have the flexibility to do all of these things without a second thought, but for those people living with diabetes, these may be hard to achieve. For over three million Canadians living with diabetes, flexibility is not a word they use often.

The reason for this is that doing any of those activities, or deviating from their daily routines, can cause them to expe-rience an episode of low blood sugar (glucose), also known as hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can cause seizures, comas, loss of consciousness and can even be life threatening.

Risk factors of hypoglycemia include:• Low blood sugar levels• Taking too much

insulin• Having a less than adequate food intake during meals, especial-ly after taking insulin• Skipping meals• Exercising• Drinking alcohol

“I need to take insulin for my diabe-tes, but it can some-times be challenging because I need to factor in everything I have eaten and plan to eat as well as what I plan to do that day, and then give my best estimate of how much insulin I should take based on what my doctor and I have dis-cussed and my experi-ence on insulin,” says Mohamed Eltawil, a patient living with Type 2 diabetes. “Insulin should be taken at the same time in the same amount every day, but that simply doesn’t adhere to everyone’s lifestyle every single day.

“But there is also the fear of experienc-ing hypoglycemia,

especially at night when there is a long rest and fasting peri-od.”

According to a recent survey of Canadians living with Type 2 diabetes, One third of Canadians with Type 2 diabetes had experienced an episode of hypogly-cemia over a 30-day period.

One in seven patients surveyed let their blood glucose levels go higher than suggested to reduce their risk of nocturnal hypoglycemia (when severe episodes are reported most fre-quently).

“When my doc-

tor and I decide on a treatment plan, we consider that I can’t always be on the same schedule every day, and that I need an option that is more flexible with my dos-ing,” Mohamed said. “I would love to be extremely regimented every day, but that just isn’t reality for me.”

For people liv-ing with diabetes, a good habit to get into to help manage glycemic levels is to keep a diary of food consumed, indicating what time of the day you ate as well as any activity you partici-pated in and at what intensity. Indicating

how you felt through-out the day, be it high energy, low energy or stable is also recom-mended to help you be more aware of what food and activity com-binations can affect your glycemic levels.

To prevent or man-age hypoglycemia, patients should talk to their healthcare pro-fessionals to learn how to identify and reduce their risk of hypogly-cemia, particularly at night.

Patients should also talk to their doc-tors about new insulin therapy options that can lower their risk.

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

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Fabulous views• 4 bdrm home• In-law basement suite• Laminate fl oors, central vac and more•

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

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

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$329,000 M3828•

Bright & beautiful 5 bdrm, 3 bath family Bench home• New fl ring, gas f/place, more…• Large bedrooms, potential suite, lge oak kitch• Must be views to appreciate all it has to offer•

New Home with HST included• 3BR and 3Baths on Main fl oor• Bsmt with 2 BD suite &family & rec room• Large Home, ready for you•

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$299,000 M3849•

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

$285,000 M3794•

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

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2 level home in Lower Nicola• Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees• 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area• 2bdrms up/1 down, master has enste• Finished bsmt w/ famrm & w/s area•

$260,000 M3811

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$235,000 M3689•

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$219,000 M3856

Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse• Heat pump, a/c, high effi ciency appliances• Gas fi replace & many extras• Low maintenance property•

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Beautifully landscaped & good sized deck• Upgrade vinyl windows & siding• New roof, 200 amp service, alarm system• Interior has new fi nish throughout •

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$187,000 M3821•

SxS duplex w/ reno’s• Lam fl ring, paint, vinyl windows• Front driveway + lots of parking• Shared garage & shed•

$182,000 M3813•

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

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$120,000 M3797•

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$120,000 M3807•

Nice little home and yard• Upgrades to roof, plumbing,electrical• Fenced yard with lane access• Good parking and storage•

$118,000 M3841•

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$113,000 L3823•

Solid 2 bedroom home• Vinyl windows, 100 amp service• Close to town centre, lane access• Fully fenced yard•

$95,000 M3840•

2 bdrms in strata bldg• Central location• Laminate fl ring• New roof in 2010•

$76,900 M3486•

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

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

$35,000 M3755•

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

$30,000 M3796•

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

$57,000 M3692•

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

$67,000 M3758•

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

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

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247’ lake front w/ winding trail to site• Great views of the valley & water below• Community water in place, power @ lot line• Easy access off hwy & quiet enjoyment•

$205,000 M3728•

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

$217,000 M3603•

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$220,000 M3832•

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

$349,000 M3478•

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

$395,000 M3829•

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

$440,000 L3779•

Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt • 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease @ $6/sqft• Over 10,500sqft of retail space• Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue•

$850,000 M3697•

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M E R R I T TPhone: 250-378-6181

1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184www.royallepage.ca/merritt www.realtor.ca

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250-280-0689

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250-315-3548

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250-378-6181

2 bdrm, 2 bath manufactured home• Sits on its own lot• Open fl oor plan, upgraded appliances• Stop renting-build equity•

$144,000 M3809•

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

$125,000 M3808

Guichon Creek fl ows thru property• Lots of grass for grazing• Farm setting• Easy access•

$249,000 M3810•

Fabulous views• 4 bdrm home• In-law basement suite• Laminate fl oors, central vac and more•

$210,000 M3802•

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

$279,900 M3805•

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

$258,000 M3806 •

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

$445,000 M3822

Nothing to do but move in!• 2x6 construction and walk-out bsmt• Backing on to Greenbelt• New roof, 40 Gal HW Tank• Much much more•

$285,000 M3846

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

$255,000 M3817

Striving for perfection??• Home of distinction, 5 bdrms, 3.5 baths• Custom quality construction• 3036sqft on 1.9 acres Heated oversized garage• Master on main w/ enste•

$525,000 M3820

$329,000 M3828•

Bright & beautiful 5 bdrm, 3 bath family Bench home• New fl ring, gas f/place, more…• Large bedrooms, potential suite, lge oak kitch• Must be views to appreciate all it has to offer•

New Home with HST included• 3BR and 3Baths on Main fl oor• Bsmt with 2 BD suite &family & rec room• Large Home, ready for you•

$319,000. M3838•

Well maintained 1 owner home• 7 bdrms & 4 baths + 2 bdrm legal ste• New fl ring, h/w tank & boiler • Mbdrm w/ w/i closet, full enste w/ Jacuzzi•

$299,900 M3819•

Executive 2 BR, 2 bath, Rancher close to golf course• Central Air, JennAir stovetop, Jacuzzi tub in main• Oak HW fl oors, bright open kitchen with lg island• Bonus room above the garage.•

$299,000 M3849•

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

$285,000 M3794•

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

$269,000 M3834 •

2 level home in Lower Nicola• Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees• 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area• 2bdrms up/1 down, master has enste• Finished bsmt w/ famrm & w/s area•

$260,000 M3811

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

$235,000 M3689•

Enjoy this 1.92 Acres in Lower Nicola w/ 2 BR mobile• Mobile has lovely addition with spacious LR, laundry &• Large Mstr BR with walk-in closet.• Back deck leads out to fi re pit area•

$219,000 M3856

Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse• Heat pump, a/c, high effi ciency appliances• Gas fi replace & many extras• Low maintenance property•

$217,000 M3729•

Beautifully landscaped & good sized deck• Upgrade vinyl windows & siding• New roof, 200 amp service, alarm system• Interior has new fi nish throughout •

$206,500 M3761•

Sunvalley Court-2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse• End unit-includes all appliances• PRICED TO SELL!!• 24 hour notice required•

$199,900 M3741•

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

$198,000 M3839•

Superior d/t location• Close to shops & groceries• Twin seal windows, full size garage• Mill Creek cabinets, security system•

$187,000 M3821•

SxS duplex w/ reno’s• Lam fl ring, paint, vinyl windows• Front driveway + lots of parking• Shared garage & shed•

$182,000 M3813•

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

$174,500 M3853•

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

$169,000 M3833•

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

$169,000 M3852

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

$165,000 M3365•

2 bdrm garden ste in McCallum Gardens• 6 appliances, elec. fi replace• Skylight & vaulted ceiling• Enclosed patio, gazebo & more!•

$164,500 M3795•

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

$160,000 M3744•

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

$159,000 M3851•

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

$155,000 M3843•

Close to schools, parks & downtown• Fully fenced & landscaped• Basement is unfi nished• Great starter home•

$149,500 M3751•

Nice 3, possible 4 bedroom, 2 bath home• 2 lots for X-large yard, totally fenced• New roof on original home in 2011• New HW tank in 2011, Large kitchen•

$142,000 M3836•

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

$135,000 M3792•

2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot• Open plan for kitch, dinrm & lvgrm• Roof, electrical approval• Fully fenced yard & lots of parking•

$125,000 M3814

Long term tenant for the investor• 2 bdrms & bath on main• Full unfi nished basement w/ laundry • Front driveway + lane access/tons of rm for cars & toys•

$120,000 M3797•

Cute & cozy• 3 bdrm bungalow• Huge 51x150’ lot• Covered deck to enjoy the mtn views•

$120,000 M3807•

Nice little home and yard• Upgrades to roof, plumbing,electrical• Fenced yard with lane access• Good parking and storage•

$118,000 M3841•

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

$113,000 L3823•

Solid 2 bedroom home• Vinyl windows, 100 amp service• Close to town centre, lane access• Fully fenced yard•

$95,000 M3840•

2 bdrms in strata bldg• Central location• Laminate fl ring• New roof in 2010•

$76,900 M3486•

Great views of the Nicola River & Merritt Golf course• 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath manufactured home• 2 b/I china cabinets, lge bay window• Electric f/p, window a/c & ensuite•

$69,000 L3824•

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

$58,000 M3787•

Stop paying rent!• Buy your own home• 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher• Appliances included•

$49,900 M3844

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

$44,000 M3607•

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

$35,000 M3755•

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

$30,000 M3796•

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

$57,000 M3692•

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

$67,000 M3758•

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

$79,000 M3534•

Beautiful river view lot close to downtown• Nice, quiet neighborhood• The uncompromised view never to change•

•

$89,000 M3707•

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

$99,000 M3827

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

$100,000 M3495

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

$149,900 M3749

247’ lake front w/ winding trail to site• Great views of the valley & water below• Community water in place, power @ lot line• Easy access off hwy & quiet enjoyment•

$205,000 M3728•

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

$217,000 M3603•

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

$220,000 M3832•

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

$349,000 M3478•

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

$395,000 M3829•

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

$440,000 L3779•

Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt • 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease @ $6/sqft• Over 10,500sqft of retail space• Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue•

$850,000 M3697•

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

$221,500 M3818

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(NC)—According to legend, the Christmas tree was first introduced to Canada long before Confederation, in 1781.

This first tree, decorated with white candles, was a balsam fir cut from the dense forest in the region that is now the city of Sorel-Tracy, Quebec.

Even though we’re no longer using lit candles as tree orna-ments, the risk of fire remains real. Preventing them is as simple as ensuring the tree is regularly watered.

“Keep the tree watered,” said Wayne Ross, insurance expert at Aviva Canada.

“It’s our mantra at this time of year.

“Not only does it create a fragrant indoor winter wonder-land atmosphere, but a wet tree is a safer tree.”

Here are some other safety tips to help keep your home not only festive, but safe as well:• When buying your tree, make sure the needles don’t fall out when you bounce the tree on the ground. These types of trees tend to dry out very quickly, meaning they will also burn very quickly.• Don’t overload elec-trical outlets with too much lighting and/or extension cords.• Under no circum-stances leave a lit Christmas tree unat-tended. If you’re out for the evening, be sure to unplug the lights.• Never place lit can-dles near your tree.

Enjoy your tree this holiday season, but take the steps neces-sary to ensure it’s safe and your family and home are protected.

More information is available from your insurance broker or online at avivacanada.com.

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Merry Christmas everyone!I would like to extend my warmest wishes to you and your family at this wonderful holiday season! I truly hope that you have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON.

It’s always fun to indulge in a few extra sweets during the holiday season, so I’m including a recipe for a delectable Eggnog Fudge! I hope that you and your family will enjoy this recipe, and I wish you all a day that is over owing with Love, Health and Hope.

Blessings,

Here is one of my favorite holiday treats!

Eggnog Fudge 1/8 cup butter, chilled3 cups sugar1 cup eggnog6 oz white chocolate chips 1 1/2 cup mini-marshmallows1 cup almonds, chopped 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Line a 9x9 inch cake pan with aluminum foil and set aside. Spray the sides of a large saucepan with a non-stick spray, add the eggnog and sugar, and bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat-stir constantly! Boil for two full minutes.

Fold in the marshmallows, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring back to a rolling boil for another 6 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture will start to turn brown, which is normal, but if you see brown akes in the mixture, simply turn down the heat a little.

Remove from heat and add the butter, chocolate chips, and nuts. Stir until thoroughly mixed or until the mixture starts to lose its glossy appearance. Pour into prepared pan. Cool at room temperature. Remove from pan, remove foil, cut into one-inch squares. Enjoy!

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While Santa and the elves are finishing up their traditional chores in the workshop, I’m expressing dissatisfaction with them delivering much more snow than I wanted. And, snow shovelling is certainly not at the top of my most fun chores list, but if Mrs. Claus doesn’t do the shovel routine in an effort to be accepted into the next Winter Olympics in Russia, Santa and the reindeer are going to have a tough job “getting on the road” in five short days to do his delivery “gig.”

But let’s go back to review some of the events that have hap-pened this month which make Logan Lake extra special. Why not start with the 38th Annual Children’s Christmas Craft Sale sponsored by the Logan Lake Craft Club Society. The gym at the elementary school was a hothouse of Christmas bargains for youth and, for me, the best part continues to be the club volunteers who show up to wrap the presents so kids can offer surprises to family members on Christmas morning.

Saturday, Dec. 8, saw the first of hope-fully many Indoor Home-based Business/ Crafters Markets, which was located in the lower level of the mall. Event organizers Joyce Gustafson and Val Cephas were pleased with the turnout of both crafters and custom-ers. The intention of the Market is to feature the work of high-end, quality crafters and

home-based businesses, and typical yard sale items are definitely discouraged. The next market is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19, with a $12 fee per table per craft or business. To book space please call either Joyce at 250-523-6240 or Val at 250-523-9020.

Skate with Santa happened at the Logan Lake Rec Centre on Saturday and par-ticipants showed up to skate on a dark but sparkling ice surface. When skat-ers were ready for a break, the Logan Lake Ambassadors were there to help them create some beautiful Christmas crafts. And, everyone was treated to free hot dogs and hot chocolate prepared by the Logan Lake Lions Club members. I have to admit being disap-pointed by the turnout

but a large part of that reason was that three of our hockey teams were at out-of-town games.

Sometimes you can’t win for trying but those who were there clearly, from all the smiles, had a very enjoyable time. For me, the best part was meeting a family from Merritt who read about the event in last week’s Merritt Herald and came to Logan Lake where it was easier to access ice time for their children than in Merritt. Yeah.

Sunday evening saw Logan Lake churches

join together at the Church on the Hill in a pre-Christmas time of celebration. The space was filled to capacity and the mix-ture of bible readings, Christmas songs and the delightful presen-tations of members of the COTH Kidz Church certainly added to the warmth and inclusiveness of the occasion. And, if that wasn’t enough, after-wards, everyone was treated to refreshments prepared by COTH members which offered a special and relaxed

time of socializing which, for me, was an early Christmas present.

This will be my last column before Christmas and is another opportunity to express my thanks to Logan Lakers who’ve welcomed me and made me feel a part of the community. So, from my heart to yours, thanks and Merry Christmas. And don’t forget the Christmas Eve services at the Christian Fellowship at 3 p.m., at St. Michael’s at 5 p.m. and at COTH at 6:30 p.m.

Christmas events bring in good cheer

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Logan Lake Christmas has been full of good cheer throughout December. Submitted


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This is your captain speakingBrent Fletcher leads Cents to a pair of wins over the Silverbacks

By Ian WebsterTHE [email protected]

Talk about doing things in style.

When Merritt Centennials captain Brent Fletcher finally scored his first goal of the season on Saturday night, in the Cents’ 3-2 win over the visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks, he did it as one part of a proverbial Gordie Howe hat trick.

The 20-year-old Fletcher also picked up an assist on the game’s first goal by Centennials rookie Jeff Wight, and earned the decision in a spirited third-period fight with the ’Backs resident malcontent, Jeff Kennedy.

“That was my first Gordie Howie hat trick ever,” an obviously pleased Fletcher said. “It was sure good to get that first goal, too. It had been eating at me for a while now.”

Fletcher’s scoring drought, which dated back to March 30 last season, was not the result of poor performance or

lack of effort, Merritt’s head coach Luke Pierce said.

“Brent’s been good. He’s been doing every-thing — except scoring. Even his first goal on Saturday wasn’t an easy one, but it defined what is so great about him. He just kept whacking away until [the puck] went in. It was a huge goal for us.”

Fletcher’s short-handed marker at the 1:52 mark of the sec-ond period gave the

Cents a 2-0 lead over a Silverbacks team that was bent on avenging an embarrassing 5-0 loss to the Centennials at the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm one night earlier.

“They’re a team that, prior to this weekend, had won seven of nine games,” Pierce said. “Saturday, they came to play, and played hard. They were relentless on pucks, while we were throwing too many pucks away blindly.”

The ’Backs didn’t fold after Fletcher’s tally. Instead, they rallied with two second-period goals of their own, less than seven minutes apart, to briefly tie things up on the scoreboard.

The Cents demon-strated some push-back of their own, however, as Sean Maktaak scored what would prove to be the game winner less

than three minutes later. It was Maktaak’s third goal of the week-end as he picked up a pair in Friday night’s shutout victory over the Silverbacks.

Salmon Arm came on strong in the third period Saturday, outshooting Merritt 15-7, but could not beat Tyler Steel in the Cents net. Fletcher’s timely scrap midway through the period also seemed to take some of the wind out of the Silverbacks’ sails.

“As we were skating up the ice, I actually challenged [Kennedy] to a fight,” Fletcher said. “The ref was on the

other side of

the ice and I guess

he didn’t hear me. I think he saw

Kennedy slash me and drop his gloves first. It probably looked like he instigated it.”

The Silverbacks were forced to kill off the extra two-minute pen-alty assessed to Kennedy (along with a game mis-conduct), and they never really threatened to draw even for the remainder of the game.

“Kennedy’s a guy who has been a pain for us all year,” Pierce said. “The fight was really good timing.”

Merritt outshot Salmon Arm 32-28 on the night. Neither team was able to score with the man advantage despite

a combined nine oppor-tunities.

On Friday in Salmon Arm, things couldn’t have gone much better for the Centennials. They scored early (Maktaak at 4:34 of the first period) and had the only two goals of the opening 40 minutes.

“I don’t think that [Salmon Arm] played that well,” Pierce said. “They didn’t seem to have a lot of jump at the start. We were fortunate in a few instances, like the third goal (which ’Backs netminder Adam Clark essentially steered into his own net). We were due for some bounces. If you compete hard enough and long enough, eventually you catch a few breaks.”

The “own-goal” was credited to Maktaak. He, along with linemates

Regan Soquila and Derek Huisman, had a big night. Soquila had two goals and an assist while Huisman chipped in with a pair of assists.

The Cents’ fifth goal came from newly-acquired Sam Johnson — his first in the BCHL.

“We’ve been really happy with Sam,” Pierce said. “He competes hard and he’s a very intelligent player. I think that he’s got a real bright future — with us and in our league.”

Steel turned aside all 33 shots thrown at him to pick up his second shutout of the season.

IN THE MONDAY, DEC. 31, EDITION OF THE MERRITT HERALD

Cents vs Smoke EatersDec. 18

Cents vs VipersDec. 21 and 22

BCHL STANDINGS to Dec. 20

Team GP W L T OTL PTS

Penticton 33 22 8 0 3 47Merritt 30 17 11 1 1 36West Kelowna 29 12 8 2 7 33Trail 37 16 20 0 1 33Salmon Arm 32 13 15 1 3 30Vernon 32 11 14 0 7 29

INTERIOR DIVISION


Chilliwack 31 21 8 1 1 44Prince George 33 17 10 1 5 40Surrey 30 17 10 1 2 37Coquitlam 32 16 15 1 0 33Langley 31 11 14 1 5 28

MAINLAND DIVISION


Victoria 32 22 8 0 2 46Alberni Valley 33 16 11 1 5 38Nanaimo 31 16 13 0 2 34Powell River 34 14 14 2 4 34Cowichan Valley 28 7 19 0 2 16

ISLAND DIVISION

The Cents’ Brent Fletcher schools a hapless Jeff Kennedy of the Silverbacks during a third-period scrap on Saturday. Ian Webster/Herald

The Merritt Centennials’ Brent Fletcher (10) celebrates his first goal of the season on Saturday night against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Ian Webster/Herald


By Ian WebsterTHE [email protected]

Merritt minor hockey’s two novice teams were busy over the weekend, hosting visiting squads from Salmon Arm and West Kelowna on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

The Novice Red team managed a win and a tie in their pair of games.

Against Salmon Arm, Max Graham and Cortez Charters each picked up a hat trick in

the Red’s 9-6 victory. Other goals came from Robert Sterling (2) and Nathan Van Rensberg.

Graham had another three-goal performance in his team’s 6-6 tie with West Kelowna. Charters, Sterling and Jayden Etchart also tal-lied for the homeside.

Merritt’s Novice Black squad had a tougher time against their out-of-town oppo-nents. They lost 6-2 to Salmon Arm and 9-4 to West Kelowna.

Two players took

care of all Black’s scor-ing. Preston Laupitz and Karson Peat scored once each on Saturday, and twice each on Sunday.

SPORTS

BIG TIME SCORERS Madeleine Barnes (above) and Evan Sahota (right) led the way for their respective MSS Grade 8 basketball teams at a tournament in Princeton this week. Barnes popped in 15 points in her team’s opening game against the host Rebels. Sahota netted 18 points in the boys’ tilt with Princeton. Ian Webster/Herald

Merritt’s novice hockey teams entertain Salmon Arm and West KelownaMINOR HOCKEY REPORT

SEEING RED Merritt’s Novice Red team defeated Salmon Arm 9-6 on Saturday. (Clockwise) Goaltender Korben Blachford takes a break. Jayden Etchart makes the turn to head up ice. Robert Sterling pulls away from his Salmon Arm oppo-nent. Max Graham scores one of his six goals on the weekend.

Ian Webster/Herald

MSS Grade 8 Panthers perform at Princeton basketball tourneyBy Ian Webster

THE [email protected]

The Merritt Secondary School Grade 8 boys and girls basket-ball teams opened their hoops season at an eight-team tournament in Princeton this week. In addition to the host Rebels, Penticton’s Kettle Valley Middle School and Osoyoos Secondary also attended.

In their first game on Tuesday, the MSS Grade 8 girls squad got 15 points from point guard Madeleine Barnes (including one trey) in a 45-24 triumph over Princeton Secondary School. Cassidy Rudie chipped in with 10 points, while Cassidy Sheena added 6.

The Merritt girls’ second outing Tuesday afternoon was some-what tougher as they fell to a bigger and more-experienced Kettle Valley side 64-17. Sheena led all Panther scorers with 9 points.

“They were a very solid team,” Merritt head coach Tamara Slanzi said of the opposition. “We just couldn’t match up with them on offence.”

On the boys’ side of the draw, Merritt’s Grade 8 lads began their season with a pair of losses, 44-28 to Princeton and 53-30 to Kettle Valley. Boys’ head coach Jason McAllister said a very short bench made things difficult for his team.

“We only had seven players in total at the tournament, and by the second game we were down to six. It made things tough.”

While the MSS boys started slowly in their first game and faltered down the stretch, in their second outing they were only behind by four points at half time. Unfortunately, the Panthers simply couldn’t keep pace with their Penticton opponents who num-bered 14 in total.

Leading scorers for the Merritt Grade 8 boys team were Evan Sahota in the first game and Caleb Hartwig in the second contest with 18 and 12 points respectively.

Both MSS Grade 8 teams were scheduled to play the Osoyoos Rattlers late Wednesday. Results of those games were not available by press time.

ARCHERY CLUBIf you would like to

see an archery club in Merritt, then we need your support. Drop by Nicola Valley Outdoors and talk to Fred.

CELEBRATE A LIFE TREERemember someone

you love this Christmas by placing a tag in their memory on our special Celebrate-a Life tree at Extra Foods. Christmas is a time for family and friends and a time when a loved one’s loss is felt even more keenly. Merritt Hospice is dedicated to supporting the terminally ill and the grieving, and will once again provide an opportunity to remem-ber loved ones during this annual event.

Hospice provides caring, trained vol-unteers who respect confidentiality and provide support by lis-tening carefully, visiting clients at home or in the hospital or nurs-ing home, providing companionship for cli-ents and their families, and offering time out for family members. They also offer grief

support individually or in the Living With Loss drop-in support group. There is no charge for this service. Funding comes from BC Gaming Branch, Nicola Valley Health Care Foundation, donations, bequests, and local fundraising.

Volunteers will be at the tree with tags and a raffle Friday and Saturday Dec 14 & 15 and Dec 21 & 22 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more informa-tion contact Merritt Hospice at 250-280-4040.

N.V. FILM SOCIETY The N.V. Film Society will be showing Monsieur Lazhar rated PG on Monday, Jan. 21 at NVIT.

SOUP BOWL The Soup Bowl is open Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Anglican Church Hall at 1990 Chapman St.

FALL FAIR The Nicola Valley

Fall Fair will be host-ing their annual

New Year’s dance at the Lower Nicola Community Hall. Doors open at 8 p.m.

DJ, John Allison will be hosting this event. You must be 19+ to attend this event. For more information call 250-378-5925 or 250-378-9929.

CURLING CLUB If you are interested

in joining a curling league this year please call 250-378-4423

LEGION The Legion will

host a New Year’s eve party on Dec. 31 with “6 More Strings” entertaining.

Join them for their meet draw on Dec. 15 and they will also be hosting a meeting on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.

For more informa-tion on any of these events call 250-378-5631.

XPLORE SPORTS School year camps for 2012/2013 upcom-ing dates: Dec. 27 & 28, Jan. 2-4, Feb. 15, March 18-22. Ages 7-12, 8:30

a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact Colleen Mulling at 250-280-0657 or [email protected]

JUNIOR CHOIR For children aged 6 to 14 years who like to sing! Variety of music will be sung. For more information call Linda at 250-378-4528 or Sharon at 250-315-1305.

MERRITT DISC GOLF ASSOCIATION

The Association carpools to the Logan Lake course sev-eral times a month and would love to have you join them for this highly addictive and interesting sport.

If you do not have discs, do not worry as Merritt Disc Golf can provide you with a disc to get you started. Call Dean or Trish at 250-378-6697.

CHRISTMASThe residents at the

Florentine have opened their Christmas gift shop. Help support them by coming by and see what special gift you can pick up.

Phone 250-378-4241 with any events that you may be hosting or email: [email protected]

Brownies Thursdays - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva at 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716Canadian Mental Health Association - Merritt Clubhouse Wednesdays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1721 Coldwater Ave. (Teen Centre) across from MSS. 250-378-4878Central School Pac First Tuesday - 7 p.m. Lunchroom 250-378-4892Celebrate Recovery Meetings every Monday, 7:00 p.m. at New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534Community Choir Mondays - 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays - 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530Drop-In Volleyball

Mondays - 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212.Guides Mondays - 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-2281Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays, 6 - and 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040Lower Nicola Community Hall Card Games - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Call 250-378-9545 or 378-4732Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 or 250-378-4577Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday - 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 250-378-2950Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509

Merritt Moms Prenatal- Post Natal Support group. Open Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252Merritt Navy League Cadet Corp Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall Ages 9-13 welcome 250-378-2620Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. - Civic Centre 250-315-1082Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851Nicola Naturalist Society Every Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.caN.V. 4-H Club Every Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028N.V. Community Band Tuesdays - 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. at Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 www.nvdra.comN.V. Explorers Second Wednesday - NVIT # 1 - 7 p.m. 250-378-4476 or 250-378-4413N.V. Horseshoe Club Meetings

Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Smith Pioneer Park 250-378-5007 or 250-378-6980N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday - 2145 Quilchena Ave. 7 p.m. 250-378-5925N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday - 7 p.m. Phelan House - 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday - 7 p.m. At the airport 250-378-6769 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. In member’s homes 250-378-2536One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays - 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911Pathfi nders Thursdays - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Corp Tuesdays - 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775

Royal Purple First and Third Mondays each month 1:30 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-9788Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles BakerySeniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539Sparks Mondays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310Teen Centre Friday Nights - 4 to 9 p.m. 250-315-0248Toastmasters Club 3929 Tuesdays - 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library 250-378-5855Valley Visual Artists General club information contact: Fran McMurchy at 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Chapter Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al (250-378-7402) Ted (250-378-4195)

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THE CHURCHES OFMERRITT WELCOME YOU

Crossroads Community Church2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911

Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464

Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowshipin St. Michael's Church • 250-378-9899

Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchCorner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919

Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Church2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-4061Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United ChurchCorner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735

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Denise TomlinOctober 21st,1954 -December 4th, 2012

Denise Tomlin passed away December 4th

2012 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She will be remembered by her husband, Fred, her

children Hilary (Graham) Fedorak and Dylan ( Kristen

Tomlin and grandchildren Katrina and Arianna Fedorak.

Denise was many things: a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a sister, a friend, a rock, and an organizer. She cared dearly for her family and enjoyed being a grandmother more than anything. Denise was surrounded by a great group of friends who were by her side from the moment she was diagnosed with cancer.

These people were more than just friends, they were family. Denise will be missed but never forgotten.

In lieu of fl owers, please make donations in Denise’s name to the BC Cancer Agency.

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School District No. 58 is accepting applications for a Speech-Language Assistant for Merritt schools. This is a temporary position for 5 hours per day, school days only for the period January 7, 2013 to June 27, 2013.

Duties & Responsibilities:Under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), support the • delivery of direct and indirect services for caseload. The range of support activities will include, but are not limited to:• Follow a prescribed treatment plan and review progress with supervising SLP.• Provide/modify communication stimulation activities.• Participate with SLP in SBT and other meetings as required.• Maintain accurate documentation of child’s progress.• Use computer programs (ie Boardmarker) to produce individualized augmentative • communication services.Assist in the preparation and maintenance of therapy materials, tools and • equipment inventory.Function and contribute as a team member, maintaining a professional and • con dential mannerAbility to be exible and work with good organizational skills• Other job related duties as may be assigned•

Quali cations and Experience:Therapist Assistant Diploma in Speech-Language pathology or a minimum of ve • hundred (500) hours experience and practice under the supervision of a certi ed SLP at the school level.Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills• Valid First aid Certi cate/CPR within 6 months of employment.• Valid BC Driver’s License and vehicle•

Quali cations and salary will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement.

The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset.

Application forms are available at the School Board of ce, 1550 Chapman Street, or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs/Support Positions/Job Postings listed under Job Code #407488 and follow the prompts provided. Applications will be accepted until December 24, 2012. Please forward to:

Attn: Secretary TreasurerSchool District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen)

P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St.Merritt, BC V1K 1B8Fax: (250) 378-6263

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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AutomotiveBUSY Commercial Truck & Trailer Repair Shop in Salmo, BC seeking JOURNEYMAN or fourth year APPRENTICE ME-CHANIC. Shop works a four on three off schedule. Extend-ed health care & pension plan available. Wages dependant on experience & qualifi cations. Please email resume to:[email protected] (PDF) or fax to 250-357-2009 attn Rob.

Career Opportunities

BC AMTA expands training of-ferings in Merritt - The BC Aboriginal Mine Training Asso-ciation (BC AMTA) takes a leading role in a collaborative group of industry, Aboriginal, educational and government partners working together to reduce barriers to employment and advancement for Aborigi-nal participants in the explora-tion, mine development and mining sectors. The leadership team is looking for three sea-soned and passionate profes-sionals to join the team in Mer-ritt: A Program Manager and Instructor, a Program Coordi-nator and a Program Coach. Preference will be given to members of the Nlaka’pamux Nation but others are strongly encouraged to apply. These are one-year contracts, start-ing in January 2013, with the possibility of extension. Email resume and cover letter to [email protected] by De-cember 21, 2012. Full job postings are available at h t tp : / /www.bcamta.ca / job-postings

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Drivers/Courier/Trucking

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FOR RENT - 2 BED APARTMENTSAvailable immediately.

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Newly renovated units“Clapperton Manor” 2775 Clapperton Ave.

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is seeking a Family Services Worker

Tentatively P/T Family Services Worker with Bachelor in a related Human/Social Services fi eld. To work with the family support, and supervised visitation using an integrated case management process. www.merrittfamilyresources.com for job description. Apply by Dec 21, 2012 to [email protected]

Merritt Youth & Family Resources Society

MECHANIC - Operations Department, AshcroftThis position commences as soon as possible. Please refer to the district website at www.sd74.bc.ca for details of the position. A detailed application will be accepted by the undersigned by 4:00 pm, 18 December 2012 .

Lynda Minnabarriet, Secretary-TreasurerSchool District No. 74 (Gold Trail)PO Bag 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K1A0

Email: [email protected]

Gold Trail School District is an equal opportunity employer

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74(GOLD TRAIL)

Employment Opportunity

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYContract Gymnastics Instructor

SeasonalSalary: $25.00/hr

Duration: Winter and Spring4pm - 7:30pm Tuesday and Wednesday

Independently plans, organizes and leads recreation program. Credentials/Skills:

Instructor Certifi cate• First Aid Certifi cate• Experience an asset•

Security and Safety:Criminal Record check•

Apply to: City of Merritt

Attn: Felicity PeatPO Box 189 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

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City of Merritt

MERRITT1988 Quilchena Ave.,

Merritt, BCDec. 11, 2012

Applications are now being accepted for apartments, suites and houses. Many

assorted units coming available.

Call for more info onthese units and others call

250-378-1996Direct line to the PropertyManagement Department

Call for all of your Residentialor Commercial Property

Management needs!

MERRITT REAL ESTATESERVICES

Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

Fantastic view! Brand new 4 bdrm house on the Bench.

$1200 plus utilities.

3 bdrm/1bath house. Newly renovated. $975 plus utilities.

3 bdrm house. Newly reno-vated. $950 plus utilities.

2 bdrm house. $750 plus utilities.

2 bdrm triplex. $750 inc. utilities (X 2)

2 bdrm quaint duplex. $675 plus utilities. (x2)

2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities.

2 bdrm in Sixplex in Lower Nic-ola. $600 inc. utilities. (X2)

3 bdrm townhouse. $825 plus utilities.

2 bdrm ground level basement suite. $750 inc utilities.

Bachelor suite.

$550 plus utilities.

2 bdrm in Rainbow Apts. $650 including utilities.

1 bdrm Apt. in Willow Rieves. $575 plus hydro.

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Employment

Help WantedAn Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring Dozer and Exca-vator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodg-ing and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a mini-mum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be will-ing to relocate to Edson, Al-berta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

WE’RE looking for Kitchen Helper (Merritt, BC) We, Trav-elodge Merritt o/a Nicola Sushi Restaurant, are currently searching for full-time Kitchen helper for our company. Our company is Travelodge Merritt and the restaurant, NICOLA SUSHI is included into our ho-tel. Now we are looking for kitchen helper who will be working for Nicola sushi. We are located at 3581 Voght St. Merritt BC and we have 35 rooms. We can offer you a full-time job and a wage/salary C$10.25 per an hour and you should work 40 hours per week. *Job Requirements ; - Completion of High School - On-the-job training is required. - Ability to work evenings & weekends - Basic English *Main Job Duties ; -Wash work tables, cupboards and appli-ances -Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage contain-ers -Perform other duties to assist cook and kitchen staff *E-mail your resume to [email protected]

Of ce SupportMERRIT B.C Data Entry Clerk: responsible for daily data entry of time sheets for up to 150 unionized employees. Payroll experience would be a defi nite asset. Please forward Resume to [email protected]

Trades, Technical

Crane OperatorEagle West Truck & Crane Inc. is currently accepting resumes for Crane Operator for our Kamloops & Kelowna Operations.

We are a Non - UnionCompany Offering

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Houses For Sale2 BDRM

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Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

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Riverbend Seniors Community Kamloops

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Commercial/Industrial

For Rent or LeaseShop Building1200 Sq. Ft. Lower

360 Sq. Ft. Mezzanine3 Phase Power

$775/MONTHAvailable January 1/13Call 250-378-5580

Duplex / 4 Plex1/2 duplex, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, large yard, no pets, $1025 Avail. Dec. 15 250-378-5679

Misc for RentHouse for rent - 3 bdrm up & 3 bdrm down, 3 bath, Avail im-mediately. 250-378-4392

Mobile Homes & Pads

Available January 1st, 2 bed-room mobile home. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, hydro and gas included. Fenced yard, large sundeck, corner lot in quiet park close to town and schools. $950 per month 250-378-0887

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Houses For Sale

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Aberdeen Publishing has an opening for the position as Publisher of the Jasper Fitzhugh.

We are seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to continue and further enhance the strong growth this paper has experienced over the past six years.

Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and fi nancial management. In addition, our new publisher should be well suited to working with community groups and clients as well as developing sponsorship opportunities for the newspaper,

As publisher of the Fitzhugh, you will help develop strategy for the newspaper as it continues to serve this diverse marketplace.

Aberdeen Publishing is one of Western Canada’s largest independent newspaper companies with properties in British Columbia and Alberta.

If you have the ability to innovate, are customer driven, success oriented, and want to live in one of the most beautiful places in Alberta, then we want to hear from you. We offer a generous compensation and benefi ts package as well as the opportunity for career advancement.

Please submit your resume by December 31, 2012, to the attention of:

Ron Lovestone, Regional ManagerPrince George Free Press1773 South Lyon StreetPrince George, BC V2N 1T3Telephone 778.349.6327 oremail [email protected]

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NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe Estate of Herbert Blum, deceased, date of death: August 15, 2006, gives notice to creditors and other having claim against the estate of Herbert Blum, late of Merritt, BC are required to forward particulars of such claims to the undersigned Ledia M. Blum, Executrix at P.O. Box 3137, Merritt, BC V1K1B8, on or before December 24, 2012, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Committee Appointments

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District invites applications from those persons interested in serving the Regional District on the following Committees. The positions are strictly voluntary in nature, with only expenses payable. Applicants must reside or own property in the service area administered by the Committee. Appointments will be made at a future Board of Directors meeting, and all terms will expire on December 31, 2013 with the exceptions noted in this advertisement.

Blackpool Fire Protection Committee – Three (3) members, residing in the Blackpool Fire Protection Service Area.

Invasive Plant Committee (one year term) - One (1) member residing in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, and one (1) member who is in good standing of a society incorporated under the Society Act, that has as its primary purpose the protection of the environment or the encouragement of anti-pollution measures.

Pritchard Fire Protection Committee – Two (2) members from Electoral Area “L” and one (1) member from Electoral Area “P”.

Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee

(PMAC) –Ten (10) members, of which four (3) members’ terms expire in 2012. Members are to refl ect the geography, demography and political organization of the plan area, a balance between technical and non-technical interests, and continuity with the public advisory committee, if possible, through inclusion of members of the committee who have experience gained in development of the plan.

Thompson Headwaters Services Committee – Four (4) members, two residing in Avola, and two residing in Blue River.

Thompson-Nicola Film Commission - Nine (9) members.

Vavenby Fire Protection Committee – Two (2) members, residing in the Vavenby Fire Protection Service Area.

Wells Gray Country Services Committee – Three (3) members, residing or owning property in Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country).

For additional information on each Committee, please visit www.tnrd.ca

Persons interested in serving the Thompson-Nicola Regional District in any of the above noted capacities are requested to forward a brief resume indicating the committee on which they wish to serve, as well as why they are interested in such an appointment, by Friday, January 4, 2013.

Liz CornwellCorporate Offi cer / Manager of Legislative Services#300, 465 Victoria StreetKamloops, BC V2C 2A9Phone (250) 377-8673/1-877-377-8673 (toll free in BC)Fax (250) 372-5048Email: [email protected]

THOMPSON-NICOLAREGIONAL DISTRICT

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The count down to Christmas is on, but here at the Merritt Herald we managed to catch Jolly old St. Nick for a quick interview. We compiled a list

of questions from your letters to Santa and here’s what he had to say:

How is Mrs. Claus doing?Mrs. Claus is doing very well, thank you for asking. She had a fall a

while back when some silly elves forgot to put their toys away, but she made a miraculous recovery. Christmas is her favourite time of

year you know, and she just sings all day long.

Does Mrs. Claus bake cookies?Take a look at me. I’m surprised you even have to ask that question.

Of course she does! She bakes the best cookies in the whole wide world, and believe me, I would know.

How much do you weigh?Well now, that’s not exactly a polite question, but to tell you the truth,

I haven’t the foggiest. I’ve never bothered to step on a scale.

Are you on a weight loss program?Goodness! What are you trying to say? No, I’m not on a weight loss

program, but I take it you think I should be. I did hear that Merritt will be hosting a Biggest Loser challenge, so maybe I’ll consider participating,

but after all, I do have my image to maintain.

Do you like to fly on a broomstick?Ho ho ho. I think someone’s been reading too much Harry Potter. The only thing I’ve ever flown on is my sleigh. But if I did have a

flying broomstick, I’d definitely play Quidditch.

Do you know every single language? Well, there are a lot of languages out there you know. I should mention that we do have a translation department with elves that speak every language, so we are fully equipped to process letters from all over the

world. As for me, I’m a little rusty in some of them, but I try to focus on one new language each year. This year I practiced German.

Is your suit hot?I’ll admit it gets a little toasty when I’m delivering to countries like

Australia and Brazil, but it’s just right for the colder places like Merritt. Delivering gifts wouldn’t be quite as pleasant if I got frost bite.

www.merrittherald.com B2 • THURSDAY, December 20, 2012

CHURCHES OF MERRITTCHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS ~ 2012 ~

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH2990 Voght Street – Tel: 378-2911

Dec. 16 – 10:30am Childrens’ Christmas ConcertDec. 24 – 7:00pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

MERRITT BAPTIST CHURCH2499 Coutlee Ave. - 378-2464

Dec. 24 – 5:00pm – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

NICOLA VALLEY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH1950 Maxwell St. – Tel: 378-9502

Dec. 11 – 7:00pm - Ladies Christmas TeaDec. 24 – 6:00pm – Christmas Eve Service

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCHCorner of Jackson & Blair – Tel: 378-2919

Dec. 24 - 5:00pm- St. Michael’s, Logan Lake Mass7:30pm- Sacred Heart, Merritt – Children’s Christmas Mass

10:00pm - Quilchena {Our Lady of Lourdes Church}Dec. 25 --- 9:00am Sacred Heart, Merritt Mass11:00am- Coldwater – St. Paul’s Church Mass

Dec. 31 – 5:00pm – St. Michael’s, Logan Lake Mass10:00pm - Quilchena {Our Lady of Lourdes} Mass

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH2190 Granite Ave – Tel: 378-4061

Dec. 16 – 11:00am – Special Friendship Outreach Turkey Dinner Dec. 21 – 7:00pm - Christmas Concert & Sing-Along (Refreshments to follow)

Dec. 22th – 10:50am – Special Christmas Service

ST. MICHAEL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH1990 Chapman St. – Tel: 378-3772

Dec. 24 – 7:30pm – Christmas Eve Service

TRINITY UNITED CHURCHCorner of Quilchena & Chapman - 378-5735

Dec. 8 – 10am to 3pm –– Christmas Luncheon, Craft & Bake SaleDec. 24 – 6:30-7:00pm – Seasonal Music

7:00-8:00pm – Christmas Eve Candlelight ServiceDec. 30 – 10:00 am – First Sunday After Christmas

www.merrittherald.com THURSDAY, December 20, 2012 • B3

NICOLA VALLEY NEWSDear Santa,How are you? How do all the elves make all the toys?Is Mrs. Claus a good cook?I am Jordan and I am a veryspecial boy. I like to spendtime with my friends at school, especially Samuel.Love Jordan

Dear Santa ClausHow are you? how is Rodolph?Do you have a pet? sich list am I onWhat is your Favourite colur?I have been good.I am really good at song’s.I am 7 years old and I have1 sister and have 0 brother.For christmas I wold like a orange Furbie.Love AshleyP.s. I will leave cookies and milk for you.

Dear Santa,How are you How many elves do you have which list am I on? What is your favourite animal? How is Rudolph? How long does it take to deliver all those toys? How Mrs. Claus? Do you have a pet? I have been mostly good. I am really good a lego, I’m 7 years old and have 1 sisters and 1 brothersFor Christmas I would like Imperial Starduster(?)PS, I will leave cuce(?) milk for you and the rein-deer. Love Gregory

Dear SantaHow are you doing? How are the reindeer? How many cookies do you want? I hvae been busy playing soccer and hockey I have been good. I have been look-ing after my baby cousin Alex For Christmas may I please have a scooter Lego and snow.LOVE Nate

Dear SantaI know you are in hevenbut I have a lot of things I want for Christmas So I hope my family will get me the things I was hop-ing for because I told them so many time so lets get started I want a doll back pack so in springbrake I can carry my doll everywere I go and I want a bed and I want my been bag for my doll too but I think that come’s with the bed I am not srue but I whant everyting for my doll so I can do everthing whith it so getthe close for my doll in the spring and in the fall and in the winder and in the summer that is when I have the best time ever whith my doll but what ever my familygives me and why you put in my stocking that is fine but the most thing I whant for Christmas Is my doll stuff.

Dear SantaHow are you Which list am I on and How many elves do you have and Do you have a pet and How is Mrs Claus and I have bee good. I am really good a Lego I am 7 years old and have 1 sister For Chirstmas I would like a Xbox.P.S I will leave a Snack forthe reindeer,Love Matthew

Dear SantaHow are you? What is your favourite coluor? Do you have a pet? How is Mrs. Claus? Wich list am I on? When did you get married?I have been mostly good. I am good axt running I am 7 years old and I have one brother.For Chrismas I would like Eggnog for Darion(?)From: KennedyP.S. I will leave ginger-bread monstes and milk

Dear SantaHow are you? How is Rudolph? Do you have a pet? How is Mrs. Claus? I have been good. I am really good at sports. I am good at running.I ;have a brother.For Christmas I wold like a I pod dock.P.S.I will leave Santa a lot of cokys.Love KenraI am 7 years old.

Dear SantaHow is the weather at the North Pole. My name is Aidan and I’m seven years old and I’ve been good all year long.In the witer I like to build snow People and go Skiing. and toboggan-ing. I also like to read and I liek to play withLego. I also like to play with My sister Megan. For Chrismas I would like Star Wars Lego.P.S. I will leave you Milk and cookies on the cof-fee table.Love Aidan

Dear SantaHow are you? How may elves do you have? How is Mrs. Claus? How is Rudolph?I ahve been good. I am really good at art I am 7 year old and have 1 sis-ters and no drothers.For Chrismas I would likea Ipodtach Love KailynP.S. I will leave cooks mlik and crrit.

Dear SantaHow are you? which list am I on. How is Mrs. Claus? How is Rudolph. Do you have a pet.I have been mostly good.I am really good at art.I am 6 years old and I have.1 Sister and 1 brother.for Christmas I would likei pod tuchp.s. I will leave cocesfor youLove chelsea


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Dear SantaHow are you? Which list am Ion? how many elves do you have? I have been good. I am really good at runing. I am 7 years old and have 2 sisters and 3 brothers. For christ-mas I would like a gtoru.Love Tyson P.S. I will leave milk For you

Dear Santa,How are you? How is Rudolph? Do you have a pet? shich list am I on? I have Been good. I am really good at socer. I am six years old.and have zero sisters and zero brothers. For Christmas I would like an IpodLove keisey. p.s. I will leave cookei for you.

Dear SantaHow are you? How may elvs do you have Which list am I on How is mfrs. Clause.I have been good. I am really good at.call of duty I am. 7 years old and.have no Sisters. and; no brothers.For Christmas, I would like Halo Chruck WartlopLove Quinceyp.S. I will leave. Carrots.

Dear SantaHow are you?How is Rudolph?How big are yourpresents this year?I am a very good little girl and I try very hard at school and at home.Love Bella

Dear Santa,How are you? How many elves do you have Which list am I no? I am really good at Sports I am 7 year old and have 1 sisters and 0 brothers. For Christmas I would like a logo. P.S. i will lev carrots. Lucas.

Dear SantaHow are you? How is Rudolph? Do you have a Pet How is Mrs claus I have been good.I am really good at music I am years old 7 and have 1 sisters For Chrismas I would like gutre.Love Hanna PS I will leave cesecesfor you

Dear SantaHow are you? How many elves do you have? How is Rudolph? How is Mrs. Clus? I have been good. I am reall good at video Gmse. I am 7 years old and have no sisters 1 brother. For Christmas I would like a ram rasecar. Love Daxson.p.s. I will leave bear

Dear SantaHow are you? How is RudolPh How is Mrs claus Do you like cookies? I am really good at art. I have been good. I am really good at playing. I am 7 yearsP.S. I will leave cat for the reindeerLove Jayda.

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Dear Santa,Do you hav a Lego Steam Engine Toy?I like to spend time with my family. Do you like to spend time with your family too?I like the Union Pacific 844 and the Starven Pacific 4449 double header.Do you like trains too?Love Sam

Dear SantaHow are you? How is Rudolph? Do you have a pet? How is Mrs. Claus? How long is your bead? How is Bonny? I have bin helpfill.I am 7 year old and have one sis and one brow. For Christmas I would like my dad to hav a snowmibeyl. Love Maiap.s. I will leave cook and milk for you.

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Wishing youHappy Holidays


SEASONS GREETINGS

Merry ChristmasMerry ChristmasThis Holiday SeasonThis Holiday Season

Spend time with family, friends and loved ones.Appreciate the good fortune we all have in our community.

Aspen Planners Ltd.

Fred Feistmann, Portfolio Manager

Wishing your Family a Happy and Healthy Holiday!

Toll-Free: 1-800-774-9631 E-mail: [email protected] Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affi liated. *Member CIPF. (r)Registered trademark of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. RBC Dominion Securities is a registered trademark of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. (c)Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.

The N.V. Health Care Auxiliary would

like to THANK the VOLUNTEERS and

the COMMUNITY for their support

throughout the Year.

Season’s Greetings to All!

KENNEDY’S APPLIANCES1926 Voght St. 250-378-9600

Ron & Deb of Kennedy’s Appliances would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

Ron would like to say

“THANK YOU”

to everyone who supported

him through his dif cult time.

Have a very Merry Holiday Have a very Merry Holiday Season and Joyous Season and Joyous

New Year!New Year!

Want to StashStash those Christmas

Presents?Our Gift to You:

Rent a unit by the week for as little

1295 Midday Valley Rd., Merritt, BC For more information: 250-378-9011

as: $$6.6.9999

Per WeekPer Week

Clear Out Santa’s Closet!

Gift Wrapping AvailableService Fee Applied

Call for details.

NICOLA CHAINSAW & EQUIPMENT RENTALSBAYSHORE SERVICES LTD.

2602 Nicola Avenue, Merritt, BC Ph: 250-378-2234

A Big Th ank You to all our Customers & Staff .Wishing all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

250-378-4695 2145 Quilchena Ave.,

Merritt, B.C.

for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!

Best Wishes

1750 Lindley Creek Rd., Merritt 250-378-2224

Season’s GreetingsMay your holidays be

lled with love and joy!

CONTAIN-ITSTORAGESTORAGE

1750 Hill StreetPhone: 250-315-3000

May your holidays be Safe & Filled with Great Memories

i

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas


Nicola Valley Radiator Big or small we

fi x them all!

2775 Marian Avenue, Merritt, B.C. 250-378-1366

Season’s GreetingsAll the members of our team would like to offer you their

warmest wishes for this holiday season.


250-378-2030 • 2338 Nicola Ave.

Wishing all a safe and prosperous

new year.

It is the season for kindling the fire of

hospitality in your home and warming the

gracious flame of charity in your heart.

Merry Christmas

Season’s Greetings from everyone atSeason’s Greetings from everyone at

Highland Valley CopperHighland Valley Copper

Would like to wish everyone a Safe, Happy Holiday

Season and would like to Thank Everyone for their

continued support throughout the year.

Drive safe & enjoy your holidays!

2649 Granite Ave. Ph: 250-378-2442Located next to Best Valu-Glass Fax: 250-378-2448

2099 Granite Avenue - Bag 4400, Station Main, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8Tel: 250-378-4802 • Fax: 250-378-4852 • E-mail: [email protected]

2099 Granite Avenue - Bag 4400, Station Main, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8Tel: 250-378-4802 • Fax: 250-378-4852 • E-mail: [email protected]

Harry

LALIMLA, FRASER-NICOLA

“As your MLA in Fraser-Nicola and on behalf of my

family and staff , I wish you all a very merry

Christmas and Happy New Year; and,

please remember to drive safely.”

May the Creator May the Creator Bless your home Bless your home with a Merry with a Merry Christmas and Christmas and New Moccasins New Moccasins for the New Year

May the Creator May the Creator Bless your home Bless your home with a Merry with a Merry Christmas and Christmas and New Moccasins New Moccasins for the New Yearfor the New Year

Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane

(250) 378 5157


123 456 789

MAIN LOCATION

& CLEARANCE CENTRE

NEW HOURSMonday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

2025 Coutlee Ave. Merritt 250-378-2332


Ph: 250-378-7122Fax: 250-378-4143 E-mail: [email protected] 222222255555 www.adproperty.ca

On behalf of all our sta ,

we wish you a very happy

and safe holiday season

and look forward to

serving you again

this year.

Seasons Greetings

Wishing all of you the very best of the season and a prosperous New Year!

David L. Brown250.315.0241

[email protected]

It’s almost Christmas!

Season’s Greetings & Happy New Year

from all the staff at

Carolyn Thompson

Hand Shaped Clay Ornaments

Hand Dyed Silks

250-378-6848 2074 Quilchena Ave, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8

Thank You for your continued enthusiasmand for keeping me inspired!

Available Exclusively at Creative Company

Black’s Pharmacy2037 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-2155

2160 Settler’s Road Merritt, B.C. V1K 1M9Phone: (250) 378-5410 FAX: (250) 378-5219

2160 Settler’s Road Merritt, B.C. V1K 1M9Phone: (250) 378-5410 FAX: (250) 378-5219

SHACKAN INDIAN BAND

SEASONS GREETINGS

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,

from Chief, Council and Staff

NICOLA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTREDr. M. McLeod,Dr. D. Ross & staff2087 Granite Ave.250-378-5115

we would like to wish everyone

well wishes during this festive time

of year.

Happy

Holidays

Ph: 250-378-7122Fax: 250-378-4143 E-mail: [email protected] 222222255555 www.adproperty.ca

On behalf of all our sta ,

we wish you a very happy

and safe holiday season

and look forward to

serving you again

this year.

Seasons Greetings

2055 Quilchena Ave. (Across from Fields)

December 24: 11:00 am - 7 pmDecember 25: CLOSEDDecember 26: 1 - 7 pm

December 27 - 29: 11 am - 8 pm

250-378-5551

WE’RE OPEN

Canada CafeCanada CafeCanadian & Chinese Restaurant

CLOSEDDec. 30 - Jan. 3

RE-OPENINGFriday, Jan. 4, 2013

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas

& a Happy New Year.


GET A LOAD OF THIS

Thank you for all your support! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

We are again offering FREE winter sand for

your sidewalks and driveways.

Look for the

“FREE SAND SIGN” in Norgaard’s yard on

the Spences Bridge Hwy.

May this joyous season bring you

success, good times & happiness.

NOOAITCH INDIAN BAND2954 Shackelly Rd. 250-378-6141

Our vision is a healthy and economically successful community that respects our

traditions, culture and values.

“However you celebrate or worship during the Christmas and holiday season, remember your family and friends by driving

carefully and getting home safely for the holidays.”

A message from

DAN ALBASMember of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla.of Parliament for Okanagang Coquiq halla.

TOLL FREE: 1-800-665-8711 WWW.DANALBAS.COM

Nicola Plumbing & Heating


PHONE: 250-378-4943 2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC

The happiest of holidays to you and yours!

We so greatly appreciate having good friends and customers like you!

It’s Christmas Time In The City!

2185 Voght Street250.378.4224

Wherever the holiday season fi nds you, we hope it’s grand.

City of Merritt

MERRITT’S MOST DIVERSIFIED CLEANING COMPANY

1721 Hill St., Merritt, BC Phone: 250-378-9410

We look forward to a wonderful holiday season, and hope that

all of our loyal friends and patrons wiIl enjoy it as well!

Christmas Greetings


May your HHolidays

be filled with joy and

good cheer

And the NNew Year bring you peace

and happiness

250-378-9241

Please Don’t Drink & Drive!Please Don’t Drink & Drive! Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

2676 Nicola AvenueToll Free: 1-888-292-1581

Management & Staff Mario’s Towing Group

www.marios-towing.com

250-378-4283 www.amtandemmassage.com

Merry Merry Christmas Christmas

For your health, we

suggest a huge dose

of joy, a generous

measure of good

will and plentiful

happiness and

warm company.

2026 Mamette Avenue 378-1322

FRANK’S MECHANICAL SERVICE

would like to

wish Everyone a Happy Holiday

Frank’s Mechanical

HO! HO! HOLD the Payments

NO PAYMENTSFor 90 days

NO PAYMENTSFor 60 DaysOAC

On all pre-owned

HUGE INVENTORY to Choose from

2049 NICOLA AVENUE, MERRITTwww.murraygmmerritt.com 250-378-9255

NO PAYMENTSFor 90 days

NO PAYMENTSFor 60 Days ACssOn all pre-owned

HUGE INVENTORYto Choose from

2049 NICOLA AVENUE, MERRITTwww.murraygmmerritt.com

,

250-378-9255ygyg

1802 Chapman St. (250) 378-5147

Community – its who we are.

One of the real joys of the

season is the opportunity to say

“Thank you” and to wish you the

very best for the new year.

SEASONS SEASONS GREETINGS!GREETINGS!

BARTON INSURANCE



Municipal Of ce:Phone: 250-523-6225

Fax: 250-523-6678

May this special time of the year bring you

Peace & Happiness.

Discover our Nature

Tourist Information:Phone: 250-523-6322

Toll free: 1-800-331-6495E-mail: [email protected]

www.loganlake.ca

From Logan Lake Council & Staff


Thank You!The Merritt Country Christmas Committee, consisting of Kurt Christopherson, Mae Ketter, Stephanie Johnson, Charlotte

Martin, Judy Fassbender, Darrel Brooks, Sharon Edwards, Sue Backus, Mavis Polmans, Jack Polmans, and Mischelle Pierce,

would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous donations and help for a very success-

ful Country Christmas Weekend. Without your help and support, we would not be able to put on such a wonderful event.

We also thank all the residents of Merritt and surrounding areas for your participation.

City of Merritt• Merritt Herald• Q101• Merritt Printing• Merritt Morning Market• The Valley Brew• Ron Delaney• Jerry Fassbender• Lawrence Ketter• Charlie Baxter•

Shannon Dunn and the LEADERSHIP CLASS OF MERRITT SECONDARY

Trevor Reed• Chloe Gabara• Jayni Bara-Canadian• Violet Lindley• Annika Antoine• Alisha Kandola• Katie Huber•

• Kylee TorgalsonBrian Cargnelli and the PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS OF MERRITT SECONDARY

Carley Steele• Keith Clark• Sydney Houge-Charters• Debbie Shearer• Chloe Shearer • Shawn Worrin•

Community Band• Colin Kerridge• Gabrielle, Ivy and Julia Smith• Gabby Zabek• Cecilia Dyck• Sacred Heart Catholic Church • Children’s ChoirStacey Krajci• Kelly Swoboda• Gwen Heppner• Juliana and Brooklynn Snee• Evan and Cameron Snee• Karen Kroaker•

Community Children’s Choir• Linda Baird• Gwen Pruden• Evangelical Free Church Choir• John Russell• Community Choir• Ellen Nast• Margaret Carlson• Adam Yasunaga• Katharine Shewchuk• Kim Leclair• NVCAC Concert Committee• Tom Edwards• Rieks Polmans• June Eisinga• Margie Christopherson• Mr. & Mrs. John Isaac• The • Lund Family Karen • BonneteauMike • EtchartJeff • JohnsonAmber • BjorkmanAnne Christie• Nellie Holuboch• Judy Hughes• Gail McKee•

Dana MacKinnon• Debra Miller• Hazel Mitchell• Katie Murphy• Waneta Murphy• Linda Panchuk• Barb Puga• Pam Whittaker• Tod Dean• Pat Lundzman• Norman Abrahams• Dani Eaton• Aleshia Noel• Simon Smith• Brent Bobehrk• Barry Grinsted•

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