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Authority is making HIV testing a regular part of routine medical screenings with a new program.

Merritt is one of the first three cities in the province to get the Stop HIV/AIDS program. It is expected to start up between September and November of this year.

The other two locations are Vernon and Trail.

Denise McKay, Interior Health’s Stop HIV/AIDS project leader, told the

Herald the program could potentially mark an end to HIV.

“I think this is a really exciting time because, for the first time in our his-tory, we have the ability to change the course of HIV,” McKay said.

She said Interior Health expects it will take up to three years to implement the program at all its sites with acute care and com-munity hospital-type facili-ties.

She said they hope every community physician will offer this as part of routine

care as well. McKay said Merritt,

Trail and Vernon were chosen because the orga-nization wanted to have representation from each of Interior Health’s service areas.

She said these three sites also provide a bench-mark for how to apply the implementation strategy in similar communities and facilities. These sites also allow Interior Health to take into account the vol-ume of service provided at the facility, which will help the organization evaluate its

implementation approach. McKay said the program

will not be housed in any particular place as HIV testing is done at whichever medical facility a patient goes to.

“At either the physician’s office, the hospital or a walk-in clinic, there will be the ability for individuals to access testing through a health outreach nurse,” McKay said, noting there will also be a marketing campaign to promote the program and will let people know the process for getting tested.

Doctors will be asking patients if they have gone for HIV testing in the past year.

“It’s really about going from a risk-based testing model, where the client has to self-identify that they’re in a risk group, to recogniz-ing that just about everyone has some risk factors and so it’s part of a normal screen-ing process,” McKay said.

McKay also said the pro-gram is expected to see an increase in the volume of HIV testing.

She said it’s also about education as Interior Health

looks to ensure those offer-ing the tests are comfort-able in administering them, understand what they need to discuss and know how to support a client if he or she tests HIV positive.

In the past, only preg-nant women or people who told their healthcare provid-ers they were engaging in certain high-risk behaviours were tested, leaving the potential to miss an early diagnosis if a person failed to self-identify as at risk or if the healthcare pro-vider failed to ask about it, McKay said.

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HANGING OUT

Festival-goers swing in a sea of hammocks at the Bass Coast festival over the weekend. Nearly 3,000 people camped out at the old Mountainfest grounds to be part of the elec-tronic music and art festival in its first year in Merritt. On-and-off thunderstorms over the August long weekend didn’t dampen the attendees’ spirits as they danced all night at three stages. For more photos, see page 2.

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Child-killer Allan Schoenborn’s request to be transferred to a psychiatric facility in Manitoba has been denied by a top official with province’s crimi-nal justice branch. Schoenborn has been held at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Port Coquitlam since 2010, when he was found not criminally responsible for the 2008 slayings of his

three children. The bodies of 10-year-old Kaitlynne, eight-year-old Max, and five-year-old Cordon were discovered by their mother on April 6, 2008 in their Diamond Vale home. The B.C. Criminal Justice Branch denied Schoenborn’s request for a transfer to the Selkirk Psychiatric Hospital in Selkirk, Man. on July 29, citing public safety is not bet-ter served if Schoen-born were allowed the move. Schoenborn requested the trans-fer during his annual

release hearing in Feb-ruary, saying he wanted to be closer to family. The British Colum-

bia Review Board, an independent body that reviews orders regard-ing people found not

criminally responsible, recommended approval of the transfer a few hours after the hearing.

Both B.C. and Mani-toba Attorney Gen-eral’s ministries would have had to approve the move for it to go forward, but the move was stopped by the B.C. justice branch.Schoenborn was originally convicted of first-degree murder, but was found not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder. Schoenborn was diagnosed with a men-tal illness in 1999. Schoenborn’s ex-wife and the murdered children’s mother, Darcie Clarke, also has family in Manitoba.

NCR reform actIn May, Clarke’s family members pub-licly supported the Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act, which they worked on with members of the fed-eral government for five years. The bill has since passed in the House of Commons and is being reviewed by the Senate. The bill would change the release reviews for those found not criminally respon-sible from annual hear-ings to one every three years.

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MISTY MORNING Sunday morning’s low cloud didn’t stop dozens of hobby pilots from landing their planes at the Merritt airport for the Merritt Flying Club’s fly-in break-fast. The public is welcomed on the tarmac to check out the aircraft at the next fly-in breakfast on Sept. 1. Emily Wessel/Herald

City resurrects Music in the ParkRotary Park will be

alive with the sound of music this Saturday with the return of the Music in the Park pro-gram.

The city resur-rected the program with the help of Quade Lindgren, who’s lived in Merritt for about a year, after no successful applicants to the city’s request for proposals to take on planning sum-mer entertainment in Merritt.

Lindgren said he doesn’t know why the program stopped, but he is going forward with a clean slate.

Lindgren planned the three Saturday afternoons in three weeks, securing local talent and acting as the

go-between for the city and the musicians. He said negotiating a fair wage for the musicians with the city’s budget was a key part of his plan in organizing the event.

“I can’t go on what everybody did in the past, but there’s a mini-mum wage you pay a musician doing a gig, and I wanted to be able to offer the musi-cian a fair wage for their production,” he said.

“You can’t be rip-ping the musicians off.”

He said a fair rate of pay also shows how much people value the performers.

“Then the musician feels really good about going out and putting on a show,” he added.

The concerts are free for the public.

Lindgren said his hope is that Music in the Park will become a family-friendly event with souvenir vendors, live entertainment, and food carts, like the weekly summer event in his hometown of Revelstoke.

“I really value tal-ent, whether it’s a guy doing a karate show or whistling or doing a clown act,” he said.

However, that’s all up in the air until he sees how this year goes.

“As a co-ordinator, if you have people show up and listen to the music in the park, it’s a success. As a musician, even if you get one person stand-ing up, clapping his hands, who likes your music, it’s a success.”

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The Boom Booms are back again on Aug. 15 at the Culture Club. The SaySo Expression Society is presenting the reggae-infused Vancouver sextet at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at Country Bug Books and Gifts.

Art Walk wraps upThe inaugural Art Walk

wrapped up on the holiday Monday with a draw for a hand-crafted silver bracelet at Spirit Square and an all-day pancake breakfast. People with all 24 stamps in their Art Walk passports were eligible for the prize. The event, put on by the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council, the City of Merritt and the Merritt

and District Chamber of Commerce, featured Nicola Valley artists and their work at 24 business locations throughout town.

Francis McMurchy, Roger Kamp and Wendy Eeckhout were the top three people’s choice artists, while Beyond the Willow/Century 21, Baillie House and Earthwalker Spiritual Shop were the top three people’s choice businesses.

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place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Baillie House featuring local crafters, artisans and artists this Sat-urday. The fair features an array of crafts and art for the home and garden.

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The City of Merritt Public Works Department would like to remind residents that it is that time of year again for our annual maintenance program for sewer ushing and camera work. We apologize for any inconvenience and your patience is greatly appreciated. If you have had any problems with your toilet bubbling up in the past it is recommended that you place a towel or saran wrap over your bowl and put the lid down. Also, if you experience any foul smelling odour it isadvised to run a little water through the household’ssinks and bathtubs.

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AVAILABLE. In some instances, Council has chosen to grant property tax exemptions.

Under the Community Charter, Section 224, City of Merritt Council may choose to grant property tax exemption to non-pro t organizations. The application for 2014 Tax Exemption is now available and due on August 30, 2013 at 4:30PM. The organizations approved for exemption by Council will receive an exemption for the 2014 Tax Year and must apply annually to receive exemption.

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The City of Merritt’s Official Community Plan outlines a community desire to have more opportunities for active transportation, includ-

ing connecting exist-ing trail networks and identifying future trail connections. In the short term, the city is constructing a multi-use trail in the area

of Centennial Park linking existing seg-ments of the Coldwater River Trail into a more contiguous network

along Voght Park and through to the western entrance of the city at the former Kettle Valley Railway grade.

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The City of Merritt and BC Transit are delighted to announce ridership is on the rise – up 16.2 per cent over last year. In its recently published annual report, BC Transit recorded 58,959 pas-senger trips in 2012/13 compared with 50,728 trips in 2011/12.

In 2012, Merritt Transit celebrated its fifth anniversary. The system continues to grow both in ridership and coverage. Two years ago, evening

weekday and Saturday service were intro-duced, delivering 15 service hours daily. Customers have responded to the ser-vice expansion and have relied more hea-vily on public transpor-tation.

“We are encou-raged by the strong and steady growth of the transit system in Merritt,” said BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha. “Together with our partners the

City of Merritt, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the Lower Nicola Indian Band, we see the increased passen-ger trips as a validation that our continued effort to make public transit efficient and effective is working.”

“These increases in transit ridership will help drive business and industry in our community,” Merritt Mayor Susan Roline said. “We are delighted to see that with the

support and encoura-gement of our council, a robust transit system is proving to be a valued service to the citizens of Merritt.”

“Local residents clearly appreciate the expanded transit ser-vices we’ve seen in the past couple of years,” said Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart. “I’m pleased to see more and more people take advantage of this efficient, reliable, and environmentally-fri-endly transit option.”

Ridership on the rise8,231 more trips in 2013

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A man charged with assault with a weapon changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in a Merritt pro-vincial courtroom last Wednesday.

Adrian Retasket was charged for hit-ting a man named Arthur Dick with a baseball bat in down-town Merritt last November outside the downtown dollar store.

Retasket – who told the Herald the assault was in retribution for a previous incident allegedly involving Dick and Retasket’s girlfriend – originally entered a not guilty plea.

Defence counsel Chris Thompson asked to enter a pre-sentence report as well as a Gladue report, which will take into account the defen-dant’s native back-ground.

A Gladue report aims to make jail time a last resort.

Three police offi-cers with the Worth-brand baseball bat that was to be used as evidence were brought in to testify.

Three witnesses and Retasket’s girlfriend, Lani Mackenzie, were brought in to testify as well.

Just Mackenzie and one witness to the incident testified before the defence entered a new plea of guilty.

Mackenzie told court that she had dropped off Retasket near the Pharmasave parking lot, but couldn’t remember much else of the inci-dent.

The Pharmasave is located beside the dol-lar store.

Mackenzie had

faced charges of assault earlier in the day for her role in the incident for driving Retasket to the area where the assault occurred, but they were dropped by Crown prosecutor William Burrows.

The witness who testified, William Pitts, 60, said in court he saw a man get out of a wine-coloured car with a bat and run up to a man sitting on a bench outside the dol-lar store.

The man with the bat tapped the other man on the shoul-der, who then turned around and was struck in the head with the bat and again in the

chest, Pitts said.Pitts originally

started to pursue the attacker on foot, but lost the man when he fled down an alley. Then he got back in his car and followed the wine-coloured car he saw the man get out of, Pitts said. The man fled a second time when he saw Pitts tailing the car as he was trying to re-enter it, Pitts testified.

Arrests by police soon followed.

“Witnesses who saw the assault flagged down police officers and one of them fol-lowed the getaway vehicle until the police pulled it over, but none of the wit-

nesses could identify the person who swung the bat as being Mr. Retasket, so we basi-cally had to prove it was Mr. Retasket by continuity of the vehicle,” Burrows told the Herald.

“When Lani testi-fied that he was in the vehicle and she let him out at that place at that time, then we had enough evidence where he knew he would be convicted so he changed his plea.”

Burrows said the Crown proceeded summarily so the maximum sentence Retasket can receive is 18 months in prison.

“It’ll depend a lot on the pre-sen-tence report and his record,” Burrows said.

Thompson, the defence lawyer, said it was necessary to change the plea as the witness proved the continuity of the car and the fact he saw a man get out of it with a bat.

He said Mackenzie’s testimony proved that Retasket was in the car and that she dropped him off at the scene of the crime.

‘‘‘When Lani [Mackenzie] testified that he was in the vehicle and she let him out at that place at that time, then we had enough evi-dence where he knew he would be convicted so he changed his plea.’

— CROWN PROSECUTOR WILLIAM BURROWS

Man pleads guilty to baseball bat beating

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Near the end of last month, B.C.-based soft-ware and app maker PlayMobility lit up the Internet with two videos of supposed Sasquatch sightings in the wilderness around Mission.

The company report-edly put out a call for videos of the apelike humanoid and ended

up with two submissions from the same area, one from a couple hiking in the woods in which a hairy figure scrambles up a hillside in the distance, while the other video shakily pans from the closer encounter with the surprisingly not surprised Bigfoot and back to the group of Chinese tourists noisily snapping pho-tos with wide-mouthed expressions of wonder on their faces.

Now, PlayMobility had just launched Leg-end Tracker, its app for tracking the journeys of legendary creatures like the big-footed biped. But I am sure that was just a coincidence.

If you’re a little more cynical, you will say, “But

surely, this is a publicity stunt — and a cheesy one at that.” But is playing on people’s sense of wonder-ment really such a bad tactic?

Besides, who wants to live in an imagination-less world?

While Sasquatch (also known as Bigfoot) is especially popular in the Pacific Northwest, sight-ings have been reported from all over.

This summer, there have been sightings of the mighty “manimal” in Florida, Virginia, Califor-nia, and of course, right here at home in B.C. Just a month or two ago, I was shown a picture of a big footprint — it must’ve been two feet long and about 10 inches wide —

taken not far from Mer-ritt.

In Manchester, U.K, a caller worriedly phoned the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to report a Big-foot sighting.

And earlier this week, a Yeti (the Sasquatch’s cold weather cousin) sighting was reported in Siberia. The lucky spotters even spied a baby Yeti.

But as with all fun and games, there are those who are out to ruin it. In the late 1950s, “evidence” of a Bigfoot in California was revealed to be a hoax by Raymond L. Wallace, his brother and nephew. The crew used a set of big wooden feet to stamp tracks in the ground and even went as far as creat-

ing a hair “sample” from processed bison hair to maliciously mislead Big-foot enthusiasts.

Last summer, a 44-year-old man trying to prompt a Bigfoot sighting in Montana was struck and killed by a car when he stepped out onto a highway wearing a big, fluffy ghillie suit.

People love the Bigfoot legend, and follow it to the ends of the earth. Maybe they’re hopelessly pursuing a figment of their collective imagina-tion, maybe they’re really onto something, or maybe the PlayMobility stunt was a cheap trick — you can decide what you believe. All I have to say to these Sasquatch searchers is don’t stop believin’.

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B.C. aboriginal progress fragile

VICTORIA – The ceremonies have become common at the B.C. legislature. Government officials and aboriginal leaders gather to cel-ebrate resource sharing agreements that allow economic development in areas that need employment but are hampered by a century of uncer-tainty and dispute over treaties, or lack thereof.

This approach emerged a decade ago with forest agreements. The B.C. Liberal government bought back timber cutting licences from big forest firms and made them available for community forests and aboriginal communities who claimed the areas as their traditional ter-ritories.

Recently the approach was extended to mining revenues and water licence fees paid by private power developers.

These are substantial steps for-ward for the only province in Can-ada in treaty limbo. A 2010 sharing deal worth more than $30 million in royalties for the Mount Milligan copper-gold mine north of Prince George helped the McLeod Lake Indian Band recover from the pine beetle and forestry slump that devas-tated its business base.

After many years of struggle, Mount Milligan expects to go into production this year.

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Another agreement with Kamloops-area communities shared rev-enues from an expanded Afton mine.

Perhaps the most ambitious agreement was concluded in March of this year when the government signed a deal with the Tahltan Nation for mining and hydroelectric develop-ment in remote north-western B.C. The deal clears the way for a major extension of the BC Hydro grid to power the Tahltan village of Iskut and also the Red

Chris metal mine, open-ing up the region to other mining and hydro potential as well.

To get that deal, the province put up $20 mil-lion last year to buy back Shell Canada’s coalbed gas leases in the Klap-pan region, headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Stikine Rivers. Those leases had become a target of international protest.

Even after these expensive concessions, it would be an error to conclude that all is well between the Tahltan and the province. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson

questioned Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad on this point dur-ing the recent legislature session.

The Tahltan Central Council was pleased about shared decision-making on resource proj-ects, until they found out that B.C. had handed the environmental assess-ment of a new open-pit coal mine over to the federal government. The proposed mine is in the Klappan, known around the world as the Sacred Headwaters.

Rustad said shared decision-making deals such as the Tahltan

agreement do not cover activities of the B.C. Environmental Assess-ment Office. Whether the review of that coal mine is federal, pro-vincial or combined, it requires extensive con-sultation with affected parties.

That’s great, but all that goodwill could evap-orate quickly if a coal mine ends up getting a permit despite Tahltan objections.

Rustad’s Nechako Lakes constituency is also a focal point for oil and gas pipeline proposals. Donaldson highlighted another

problem. Last year the government signed a reconciliation agreement with the Gitanyow First Nation near Terrace, one of many communi-ties struggling to get through the B.C. treaty negotiation process.

That agreement included a joint land-use plan. Then the Environmental Assess-ment Office asked the Gitanyow for its input on proposed gas pipelines through its territory, to feed the government’s liquefied natural gas plans. Again, the joint land-use plan has no provision for pipe-

lines.The Gitanyow

hereditary chiefs wrote to the B.C. government in July, threatening to go to court over the pipeline proposal and question-ing the value of their hard-won reconciliation agreement.

Resource revenue sharing agreements and shared land-use plans are well-intentioned and represent real progress. But these situations show how fragile they are.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocal-news.com.

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Dear Editor,

Last September, I had to move back to Merritt and because of the urgency of my move and the lack of rentals out there, I ended up renting a room in the Coldwater Hotel. Luckily for me, the room I received had all-new paint, drop ceilings, carpet, and you wouldn’t have known where I lived once the door was shut.

However, the rest of this hotel needs to be condemned and demolished. I have never seen such filth in my entire life.

God forbid someone goes up to the top floor where it liter-ally has a stench of stale booze, vomit, dirty clothes, and death. I know this because I once dared to venture up there to see if it was as bad as people said it was, and you know what? It was worse. I don’t know how any responsible/respectable owner would allow anyone to live in such gross filth. The place isn’t fit for animals yet they allow people to live in that state for the almighty dollar. Could you imagine what an out-of-town guest would think? What would people think of Merritt?

I have seen my fair share of people drunk and passed out,

sleeping in the middle of the hallways; constant drug deal-ing and parties; and swearing, screaming, and busting furni-ture. I have seen and disposed of needles, garbage and feces at times as well. The water that they expect people to drink at times comes out of the taps as brownish water from God knows what. I’m wondering if the health department has ever been in there? If not, they should be and so should the people who run our city because I’d bet my last dollar that once they were to see the state of the living areas, that hotel would be shut down in a heartbeat.

Picture the worst prison movie you’ve ever seen and you can bet that’s what it looks like up in the hotel where people live. They live like rats that have been locked away and forgotten. In no way is anything I’m saying untrue. I’ll place my hand on any Bible and swear to this. Someone in power has to do something here.

What about welfare? What if some of the good people over at social services took a walk in that hotel just to check on the well-being of their cli-ents — human beings? I’m

sure the cleaning staff do the very best they can, but it’s like rowing a boat with a rope and as far as I’m concerned, it’s past a point of no return. The place is festering with bugs, filth, dirt, garbage, and God knows what else.

I have seen it all first-hand and think it’s about time the city did something instead of just letting the owners take rent money and then turn a blind eye to whatever is going on in that hotel. The owners should be fixing things that have been broken for years. I have seen numerous drug deals go down, I’ve had people trying to force my door open to gain access and I can’t remember now how many people have died in that hotel from either natural causes or from diseases. One poor soul was drinking cleaning products the day before he died.

People need to be treated like they matter and like some-one does care about them. You can’t just lock them away in the Coldwater Hotel and forget about them. They have hearts, souls, and minds and bleed just as you and I do.

Timothy MartindaleMerritt

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Re: Fee proposed for smart meter deniers by Tom Fletcher, July 16

Energy Minister Bill Bennett is playing the two very popular Government game shows: smoke and mirrors and sleight of hand.

Sixty-thousand BC Hydro customers are still resisting, but what about the other 500,000 to 700,00 BC Hydro customers who were bullied into accepting the smart meters or had the smart meter installed when they were not at home and without their consent?

Why not use a plain digital meter with no radio, like I presently have, instead of a digital meter that has the radio turned off ? What about the analog meter? They are available from the same company that manufactured the smart meters BC Hydro purchased.

The government is now considering charging extra to have the meters read for those who opt out. We have always paid for meter reading in our current billing system. The cost has always been built into the price of hydro on our statements. Those of us who wish not to have a wireless smart meter can read our own meters or take a picture of the meter reading and forward to BC Hydro on a regular, scheduled basis.

This is just the tip of the Liberal iceberg and represents an unjustified attempt at a cash grab of $13 to 16 million from the citizens of BC.

Bill TomchukMerritt

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Local teacher and author Jeff Bloom shows off the first intalment of his book series Squawker based on his experiences with pet crows. Emily Wessel/Herald

While family pets tend to be furry and four-legged, one local man grew up with fairly unconventional pets.

Jeff Bloom had pet crows in his childhood, and has just released his first children’s book about one of Squawker’s adventures.

Squawker: Free as a Bird is told from the crow’s perspective as he learns to fly.

“Birds can’t fly when they’re born,” Bloom said. “They have to be taught how. They watch their parents fly, they watch other birds fly; they know essentially what’s involved, but they don’t know how because they’ve never left the ground.”

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“My dad would hold them between his legs and heave them up in the air, and they don’t know what to do. They’d go up, tip over, get their wings out at the last second and slow down just enough that they don’t hurt themselves too badly when they hit the ground. They’d just get their wings out earlier the next time.”

He said it wasn’t challenging teaching the birds to fly, even without being able to demonstrate, because crows are very intelligent.

“Our crows hadn’t had a chance to see their parents fly at all. They walked, they ran, they barked like dogs because they weren’t raised by crows. They even imitated the cat and meowed.”

See ‘Pet crow’ Page 12

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Kelly WallaceLadysmith

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Bloom said his family had one pet crow a year, which they always called Squawker. When the bird got the “mating bug” in the spring, it would take off with other crows and, just a few weeks later, Bloom would have a new, baby pet bird. The idea came from his father, who’d also had pet crows growing up. And he said they made excellent pets.

“They never needed any exercise because they always got it themselves. Birds are a lot of fun. Squawkers — crows — are a lot of fun,” he said. “They were hilarious, absolutely hilarious.”

Bloom has an arsenal of Squawker stories based on the experience of raising the birds, and the next two instalments of the Squawker series already written — they just need to be published.

The next book, Squawker: the Piano Party, follows the crow’s adventure in pecking away at a baby grand piano toy.

“He was not a virtuoso, but he thought he was,” Bloom laughed.

The pet crows also

exhibited a distinct sense of humour. Bloom said one Squawker liked to play pranks on the family’s eight cocker spaniel puppies as they were feeding.

“He’d sit up on the open door of the porch, he’d wait until everybody was feeding, he’d walk in amongst the puppies, get one’s ear and drag the pup into the middle of the porch,” Bloom said. “The pup would be just screaming. Dad would look around and there’s Squawker sitting on the top of the door, going ‘I don’t know what happened.’”

Growing up outside of Kamloops, one Squawker even tried to join a kit of tumbler pigeons, which have the odd ability to flip over in flight.

“Our crow would get up there and fly with them and try to do the same thing, only crows don’t do that,” Bloom said. “He’d just mush in the air. He never did learn how to tumble.”

As a teacher, Bloom has had plenty of opportunity to test out his close to 30 Squawker stories on his target audience (ages three to nine) for the books.

“I’ve told [the

stories] for 38 years to all my classes in school,” he said. “I always have the kids in stitches, telling stories about Squawker.”

But it wasn’t as easy as putting the words on the page to get the book where it is today. Bloom said the story, which he originally wrote four years ago, underwent 16 rewrites and countless edits, and even more edits once he started seeing the words on the page with illustrations by Kamloops artist Darlene Loewen. He said it took several tries before they got on the same page with the style of the illustrations.

“I actually sat down with her and I just told stories about Squawker for an hour or so. Her very next picture was this one,” he said, pointing to a page in the book.

Bloom said working with local publishing firm We4 Productions gave him a good

amount of creative control over the finished product.

“The book is what I wanted it to be and more, and in a sense is what I got because I chose it,” he said.

Bloom will have a book launch next month for Squawker: Free as a Bird.

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Pet crow stories get kids in stitches

The publishing industry would find it well nigh impossible to produce a full list of books either under the subject or on just the key word “God,” being innumer-able as they are.

In our generation, books like Experiencing God or Knowing God have sold in thousands, signifying current interest in the unseen and the unknowable personality that

still eludes human comprehen-sion.

One of the best-known words in the Greek language is theos, simply translated as “God.” Many of us are familiar with its derivatives such as “theocentric,” “theocracy” or “theology.”

The ancient Greeks had a quite different view of God than the Jews and Christians. To the Greeks, theos spoke of an ordered universe.

Their gods were sustainers of all that existed and guaran-tors of natural order. They were assumed to be impersonal forces.

Later, in Homer’s time, gods were thought to be eternal, though their actions and reac-tions were marked by human frailties. They were unable to alter the fates of people viewed as sources of evil.

When a god was offended, he supposedly sent trouble to people. To Aristotle, a god was the final

cause of all that exists.The Jewish-Christian view

of a personal God is foreign to Greek mythology. For this, one has to turn to the biblical Scrip-tures to take in the personal, eter-nal, and infinite God.

The Scriptures contain some general references to God. When King Herod pretended to be a god, the true God punished him with death.

At least twice, Apostle Paul was mistaken for a god because he performed miracles. Scriptures condemn any exaltation of a person or a thing to the position of God.

By tracing theos, one can learn much about the God of the Bible. In Christ, God came down among people. Hence, Jesus is called “Immanuel, God with us.”

People understood God most-ly by the things said about Him.

Articulating the “God particle”

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Log home/Hobby farm• Creek runs thru property• Farm Equipment included• Approx. 9 acres in hay•

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22x22 garage, 50x50 kennel.•

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$329,000 M3862

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$325,000 M3961 $289,000 M3946

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$275,000 M3903

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$269,900 M3945

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$269,000 M3834 $259,900 M3917

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2 single family homes on Lrg lots•

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$199,900 M3936

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55 plus buyer at McCallum • Gardens2 BR and Den w/ central air• Wonderful views of Nicola River•

Bright, quiet strata retirement • homeWheelchair accessible• 2 large bedrooms, 5 piece Bath•

$180,000 M3920

$155,000 M3833

Immaculate, move-in ready• 2 BR, 2 Bath adult townhome• New paint throughout• Nice backyard patio•

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$176,000 L3979

$159,000 M3851

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$332,000 L3989$349,000 L3980

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$334,900 M3859

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New amazing w/3 BR, 2 Bath•

Rancher w/ Amazing kitchen •

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$299,000 M3893$312,000 Inc Gst M3976

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$299,000 M3984

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$289,000 M3951 $279,000 M3957

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Located on nice quiet street• 5 Bed, 3 bath incl. ensuite• Granite countertops, Central air• Tile & laminate fl ooring, 5 Appl.•

$243,000 M3865$254,900 M3981

Quick possession!• 4 bed, 3 bath family home• Fresh paint, some new fl ooring• Lrg sundeck, landscaped yard•

$219,000 L3978

Nice 3 Bedroom rancher• Close to school & shopping• Separate living & family room• 16x20 detached garage•

3 Bed, 2 ½ Bath townhouse• Gas fi replace in living room• Separate dinning & kitch nook• Nice kitchen cabinets•

$239,000 M3968 $213,900 M3962

Sunvalley Court-2 BR, 2 Bth T/• homeEnd unit-includes all appliances• 24 hour notice required•

1.6 acres on Kane Valley Road•

3 level, 3 bedroom log home•

Upgrades to H/W tank & more!•

$194,000 M3741$195,000 M3953

Solid 4 BR, 2 storey home• Lrg rec room down, LR upstairs• New furnace,plumbing upgrades• Detached garage/shop•

$193,000 L3986

Very large 2 bedroom rancher•

Many extra rooms, plus ensuite•

Wonderful gardens & green space•

Nice 3 Bedroom Rancher• with fi nished basement• Lrg Bedrooms- open design• Large fenced yard•

$181,000 M3950 $183,000 M3969

Nice 3 BR, 2 full baths, half • duplex1 car attached garage & fenced yard• New roof ’07, Large Master BR.•

Cozy 2 BD rancher, fenced back • yardWood stove, metal shed & Shop• Front yard has Garlic and Herb bed•

$169,000 M3852$169,000 M3886

3 Bed , 2 Bath home• Currently set up as duplex• Back unit has 2 Bedrooms• Comes with appl. in both suites•

$167,000 M3983

Main house, bachelor house on 1 lot• 22x22 garage on 2nd lot• Main house has 100 amp • upgrade

Close to down town core•

Great investment property•

$160,000 M3744 $159,000 M3960

Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite• Patio doors from 2nd BR or den• Nicola River in the back• No reasonable offer refused!•

$156,500 M3365

2 possible 3 BR Rancher•

Upgrades to roof & electric•

Quiet location, lots of parking•

Immaculate ½ Duplex• Many upgrades including,• siding, fl ooring & paint.• Located on quiet cul-de-sac•

$154,000 M3954 $139,000 M3933

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250-315-8539

26 Country acreage• Natural grasslands,• Good water table • 2 acre,leveled, ready for a home•

$329,000 M3889

Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake• 3 km to Quilchena Hotel• Private access to lake •

$314,990 M3478

Lovely getaway acreage!• Great views of Stump Lake• Easy access to the highway• Water system & power to lot line•

Seclusion, privacy, off-grid living• 20 acres, 9 km from Merritt • All new fencing, Creek and more•

$212,000 M3974 $199,000 M3832

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

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$211,000 M3603$175,500 M3966

247’ lake front w/winding trail to site• Great views of valley & water below• Comm.water in place,power@• lot line

$205,000 M3728

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1.44 acre,Approx, 295 ft river-front• Walking distance to downtown• Gorgeous views of mtns/ranch-• land

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2 city water & sewage hookups•

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Desirable Nicola Wynd Dev.•

Nice lot for your dream home•

Quality builder available•

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

$79,000 M3909$79,000 M3534

Beautiful river view•

Nice, quiet neighborhood•

Close to downtown•

$79,000 M3707

Desirable Nicola Wynd Dev.•

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Quality builder available •

$70,000 M3908, M3910, M3911

Peace & tranquility,26+acre of • landViews are breathtaking, • Privacy!Bring your building ideas•

$179,000 M3919

Absolutely lovely 2+ acres• Beautiful southern views• Backs on to Crown Land•

$170,000 M3940

Views of the Nicola Valley •

Walking trails & shopping nearby•

All services are u/g & at lot line•

$67,000 M3758

New residential lots in nice area• Located in quiet cul-de-sac • Fully serviced incl curbs/ storm drain•

$57,000 M3692

Easy acess to new Retail and Dining•

Wonderful Views, good sized lot•

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$60,500 M3914 & M3915

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$44,000 M3884

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$43,000 M3931

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Double Lot, Great Location•

$388,000 M3863

Prime Bench Location!!• 2 level superior home• 4 BR up, 2 down home• Great views over city•

$379,000 L3987

New amazing, 3BR, 2 Baths • 9 ft.ceilings, large bright design• Full unfi nished basement• Quality built & Home warranty•

Most amazing views, huge shop•

Updated, one level home•

Near Mamette Lake•

$369,000 M3847 $365,000 M3801

Lrg 4 BR, 3 bath family home +• 2 bedroom suite, own laundry• Skylights, A/C, U/G sprinklers• Oversized double garage•

$331,000 M3964

Large 7 BR, 4 ½ bath home•

Potential legal suite•

Plus In-law suite on main•

$329,000 M3862

Family home 4 BR, 3 Bath • Plus 2 bedroom suite• Rear deck with BBQ hookup• Family area, cul-de-sac street•

Year round residence• 4 bed, 2 bath main home• 2 acres private lot w/extras• Guest cottage w/tons of parking•

$325,000 M3961 $289,000 M3946

1500 sq.ft./ fl oor, wheelchair access • Top fl oor, 1 offi ce, mini kitch & Bth• Backyard fenced, Ramps both • sides

$275,000 M3903

Very nice 4 BR, 2 Bth family home• New furnace, roof and gutters• Updated main Bth- Private back-• yard

$269,900 M3945

2 bdrm bungalow in popular • strataNo kids, no rentals & self managed• New roof, carpet & paint•

Nicely fi nished 3 BR, home • 1.89 acre property, fenced• Garden w/small greenhouse• Garage w/ power, hay barn•

$269,000 M3834 $259,900 M3917

Great Buy! Below assessed Value•

2 single family homes on Lrg lots•

Collect rental income from both •

$209,000 M3947

Spacious main fl oor w/2 piece • BthEnsuite in master bedroom• Laundry room upstairs•

$199,900 M3936

Beautiful Heritage Charmer• 3 BD,2 Bth, shop & RV parking• U/G sprinklers for amazing gardens• A/C & security system•

All Units Rented•

Lots of parking space•

Short walk to city centre•

$187,950 M3958 $198,000 M3839

55 plus buyer at McCallum • Gardens2 BR and Den w/ central air• Wonderful views of Nicola River•

Bright, quiet strata retirement • homeWheelchair accessible• 2 large bedrooms, 5 piece Bath•

$180,000 M3920

$155,000 M3833

Immaculate, move-in ready• 2 BR, 2 Bath adult townhome• New paint throughout• Nice backyard patio•

Nice 3 BR, 2 full Bath, 1/2 duplex• Fam Room on Main w/2 BRs, Kitch• And L.R. on 2nd storey, Fenced • yard

$176,000 L3979

$159,000 M3851

Comfortable 2 BR plus den•

Backyard with covered patio•

Lrg Shop, Oversized driveway•

2 Bed home across from old• Collett ranch- great views• New roof 2007- newer furnace• Private, totally fenced backyard•

3 Bedroom rancher• Newer fl ooring in kitchen• all bedrooms& livingroom• Yard is fully fenced•

$173,000 M3939 $169,000 M3963

$156,900 M3973

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MOBILE HOMES IN PARKS

Immaculate 3 bed plus den• 2 ½ bath townhome• Quality appl.-amazing Kitch• C/Air, Gas F/P, U/G sprinklers•

Beautiful sprawling rancher• Nicola River frontage• Mature shade trees• Located in quiet cul-de-sac•

$332,000 L3989$349,000 L3980

Well maintained 3 BR,2 bath • RancherLrg open kitchen, vaulted ceilings• A/C, gas F/P, RV parking•

$334,900 M3859

Beautiful 3 BR w/quality fi nish• Kitchen with Travertine and • granite LR has hardwood fl oors•

New amazing w/3 BR, 2 Bath•

Rancher w/ Amazing kitchen •

9 ft ceilings, large bright design•

$339,000 M3855 $339,000 M3848

4 BR family home, Bench Location •

LR w/Japanese Cherry HW Floors•

Gazebo, Hot Tub, Pool & more!•

New 3 BR Rancher• Master has ensuite + W/I closet• Kitchen has pantry & island• Low E windows, central A/C•

$299,000 M3893$312,000 Inc Gst M3976

New roof, recent H/W & Boiler• 5 BR, 3 Bath main part of home• + 2 BR suite at ground level• Mstr BR, ensuite has jetted tub•

$299,000 M3984

Updated & bright 4 BR rancher• Partial basement• Bench location-move in ready• Large private yard & storage shed•

Very nice, 2 bed, 2 bath rancher• 32x18 detached shop w/ additions• .51 acres w/ fruit trees, water • feature and much more!

$289,000 M3951 $279,000 M3957

Bench Location 4 BR, 2 Bath home• HW fl oors,vinyl windows on main• Potential legal suite, potential • 5th BR

Located on nice quiet street• 5 Bed, 3 bath incl. ensuite• Granite countertops, Central air• Tile & laminate fl ooring, 5 Appl.•

$243,000 M3865$254,900 M3981

Quick possession!• 4 bed, 3 bath family home• Fresh paint, some new fl ooring• Lrg sundeck, landscaped yard•

$219,000 L3978

Nice 3 Bedroom rancher• Close to school & shopping• Separate living & family room• 16x20 detached garage•

3 Bed, 2 ½ Bath townhouse• Gas fi replace in living room• Separate dinning & kitch nook• Nice kitchen cabinets•

$239,000 M3968 $213,900 M3962

Sunvalley Court-2 BR, 2 Bth T/• homeEnd unit-includes all appliances• 24 hour notice required•

1.6 acres on Kane Valley Road•

3 level, 3 bedroom log home•

Upgrades to H/W tank & more!•

$194,000 M3741$195,000 M3953

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He was seen as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Following on from this statement is the truth that He is also our God (Romans 1:8).

Another aspect of the relationship with God is His position as a Heav-enly Father. Christ often referred to God as his Father. The apostles, too, echoed this truth in their writings.

Paul referred to Christ as the God of all comfort. He was seen as the God of hope, joy and peace.

It is the genius of the New Testament that Jesus is identified as God in the flesh. According to both Paul and Peter, Jesus is both God and Saviour, one and the same person. Moreover, Paul wrote that Jesus is supreme over all.

Just as the Scripture is full of references to God, so are other literatures.

H.G. Wells (1866-1946), novelist and histo-rian, said, “Until a man has found God and been found by Him, he begins at no beginning, he works to no end.

“He may have his friendships, his partial party loyalties, his scraps of honour. But all these things fall into place, and life falls into place, only with God.”

Oxford don and Cambridge professor C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) wrote: “There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, ‘Thy will be done,’ and those to whom God says, ‘All right, then, have it your way.’”

Another writer with a keen conscious-ness of God was G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936). Concerning the power of God, he said: “The sun does not rise because of the rotation of the earth. The sun rises because God says to it, ‘Get up.’”

God is a spiritual being. The classical defi-nition of Him is found in the Westminister Shorter Catechism: “God is a spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.”

Will Durant has done more to popularize histo-ry than any other Ameri-can writer. Writing long

before perestroika, he said: “The great question of our time is not com-munism versus individu-

alism, not Europe versus America, not east versus west; it is whether man can live without God.”

Sadly, many still do, and for no sound reason but a stubborn refusal to acknowledge God’s

general and particular personal revelations.

We’ll give the last word, therefore, to Wen-

dell Baxter: “An atheist does not find God for the same reason a thief does not find a policeman. He

is not looking for him.”Narayan Mitra is the pastor of Merritt Baptist Churchnarayanmitra@hotmail.com

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VICTORIA – Mari-juana possession cases still account for 60 per cent of drug violation reports to police in B.C., but the num-ber of cases declined 10 per cent in 2012, according to new fig-ures from Statistics Canada.

There were 25,432 police-reported inci-dents of drug offences in B.C. last year, a 7.4 per cent decline from 2011.

Marijuana traf-ficking cases declined more than 20 per cent to 1,006 incidents, and importation and expor-tation of marijuana declined by 40 per cent.

Marijuana growing cases declined 4.6 per cent, following a 28.6 per cent drop in 2011.

Heroin possession cases jumped more than 30 per cent to 500, and heroin traf-ficking cases rose 37 per cent to 224 inci-dents in 2012.

There were 653 reported cases of pos-session of methamphet-amine (crystal meth), a 20 per cent increase over 2011, and 110 per cent more than 2009.

The decline in B.C. marijuana cases comes as licensed medical

marijuana production increases across North America.

Colorado and Wash-ington state voted to legalize sale to adults last year.

In July, Elections BC gave approval in prin-ciple to a petition drive aimed at decriminal-izing marijuana posses-sion in B.C. Marijuana activist Dana Larsen has formed a group called Sensible B.C.,

aimed at forcing a change to B.C. law that would prevent police resources from being used against simple possession of mari-juana.

Sensible B.C. is using the same voter initiative system that forced the repeal of the harmonized sales tax in B.C.

The group will have 90 days starting Sept. 9 to collect signatures

from 10 per cent of registered provincial voters in each of B.C.’s 85 electoral districts.

If that target is met, a province-wide vote would be held on the proposed law.

Individuals and groups have until Aug. 12 to register with Elections BC to oppose the initiative by adver-tising and collecting signatures against the initiative.

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Miller, of last week, at church was sometimes given the job to read the sermon for the day. The pastor had more than one church to look after. Miller wondered why there were so many churches? Finally he decided to settle this once and for all. He took his Bible and concor-dance and went to find out for himself what the Bible really said. In 1844, he started from the beginning and read carefully to make sure of each verse. He took his time and read so much as the time he had. He read on and on and found nothing that he could not understand, so he just kept on reading until he came to the book of Daniel. Daniel is a book that has a lot to think about but he kept on. When he came to Daniel 8:14, it said, “And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.” What did that mean? In the old testament, there was

a temple and a sanctuary, but it had been destroyed by the Romans around 70AD, over two thousand and three hundred years earlier. What is it saying to us now? In prophecy, a day stands for a year, so this is saying, 2300 years from when to what? All this made no sense so he kept reading, and in the next chapter, there was a beginning event that talked about the same thing. That was the time the Rising gave the Jews freedom to run their own show, except that they could not be engaged in war. Now, when was this event? Miller went to a history book of the Jews and found that this decree was made in 476BC, and calculated that it would end in 1844. That was interesting. What would happen in 1844? It was 1818. It wasn’t very far away.More next week...

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In the various dis-cussions and meetings I have had with many groups and individuals so far this summer, one trend I have noticed is there seems to be a lack of knowledge and awareness regarding government programs, legislation and spending decisions. Fortunately, I am also becoming aware that more citi-zens are now starting to take the time to ask questions when they have concerns which, more often than not, are based on a lack of information or specula-tion or a combination of both.

In some instances where political interest groups are involved, I have even encountered intentional efforts to distort and manipulate in an effort to mislead for partisan gain. It is for these reasons that I greatly value the oppor-tunity to hear directly from citizens and to clarify or provide fur-ther factual information on issues of importance.

Recently, I was asked about the subject of transparency around MP expenses. The question I received was in response to a Liberal MP from Winnipeg who had sent a letter to a local newspaper in Okanagan-Coquihalla suggesting citizens should support pro-posed Liberal reforms on MP spending. As it turns out, this was actu-ally a form letter, iden-tical copies of which had been sent out by the Liberals to media in government MPs’ ridings across Canada. In other words, the Liberal MP made no effort to research which individual government MPs would be targeted before firing off the form letter.

I mention this as

I have long been on the record as a strong believer in accountabil-ity and a supporter of increased transparency.

In fact, I was one of the first MPs in Ottawa to publicly call for the MP pension plan to be reformed in a manner that was more respectful to taxpayers. My first accountability report provided additional information over and above what is normally disclosed in annual reports from the Board of Internal Economy and because of the favourable response to last year’s report, I will continue to release my annual accountability reports and write week-ly MP reports for local citizens in Okanagan-Coquihalla.

From my perspec-tive, the ultimate objec-tive of increased trans-parency and account-ability is to ensure that tax dollars are spent in a cost-effective manner that is respectful to tax-payers.

Surprisingly, one detail this Winnipeg Liberal MP left out of his letter to the edi-tor is that currently, there is information on annual MP spend-ing already available and posted online. The dollar values of wages, travel, hospitality and events, printing, mail-outs, leases and office expenses (including equipment rentals and purchases) is currently available online in the Members Expenditure Report from the Board of Internal Economy.

It seemed a curious omission for a Liberal MP to write a letter on this subject without letting the public know what information is already available online to allow taxpayers the opportunity to have more perspective on this topic.

Also omitted by the Liberal MP was that in British Columbia, that same online informa-tion shows that the two highest-spending MPs in B.C. are, in fact, also Liberals MPs.

This information on MP spending is not newly released and has

been available online for over six months. I raise this point because, while I support increased transparency and accountability, from my experience, much of the information that is already available online is seldom used or raised publicly, with very little mention in the media. Increased itemized reporting of the details of this infor-

mation, which is largely already posted, in turn requires increased resources to provide — resources that also carry costs. This is a subject I welcome your views and comments on.

Dan Albas is the member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla. His blog is DaninOttawa.com and previous MP reports are available at danalbas.com.

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Have you ever done a simple hop, long step, or a small slip and felt a sharp pain in one of your knees? Yes, it hurts a lot, but not as much as it hurts your ego that such a simple action could be so debilitating. Unfortu-nately, the pain can last for weeks and can really interfere with your qual-ity of life.

For example, I had a healthy young patient come into my office last

week with this exact problem. Although she has had rare golfing inju-ries in the past, she has had no history of knee problems. She was almost embarrassed to admit that all she did was hop over the area where her golfing companion would have had to putt. She immediately felt a sharp pain and heard a “pop.” Such a simple thing cre-ated so much pain that she could not even finish her game. She claimed that there was not even a twisting motion in the knee when she landed. Like most people, she applied ice to it and hoped that it would sim-ply go away. Well, that didn’t happen. She was coming in to see me two weeks later and was still unable to walk more than

a block.Once I examined her

knee, I determined that the ligaments were not torn. However, when I palpated the area and stressed the knee in certain ways, it became apparent that she had a mild sprain of the inside knee ligament (medial collateral ligament) and cartilagenous cushion (meniscus) between the bones of the knee. These two structures are com-monly injured at the same time when the knee joint is stressed in just the right way.

Now that she knew why her knee hurt and that it would not require surgery, she was very relieved. She was also very keen to do what she needed to do to get better. The first thing she had to

do, which she liked the least, was to continue to ice the area and restrict how much she used the knee for a week or two. This required her to stop almost all of her physical activity. Again, she was not impressed. The sec-ond thing she had to do was to show up regularly in my office during those two weeks for treatment. She wasn’t too impressed with that either.

In regards to treat-ment, I used electrical stimulation (called “inter-ferential current”) on the injured ligament and meniscus. This helped reduce the inflammation and promote healing. I also showed her how to “wrap” it with a ten-sor bandage to give it a little more support when she was weight bearing.

Finally, I recommended that she dig out her mountain bike and start using it mildly to get the injured joint moving a little. Riding a bike is good for rehabilitating an injured knee because it gets the joint moving, but in a straight motion without any twisting. As well, with any knee injury, the thigh muscles can become weak very quick-ly if they are not being used regularly. Riding a bike will also help prevent this.

Over a period of four to five weeks, her knee healed quite well. She is now back participating in her regular physical activities. As a bonus, she has rediscovered her love of mountain biking, which is a great overall fitness activity.

Ever tweaked your knee?

DR. COLIN GAGESpinal COLUMN

Chronic pain syndrome and dampness

One day, a woman in her mid-40s came to see me, complaining of vari-ous pains, especially in her right knee and hip. She said that her doctor had diagnosed her with fibromyalgia, or possibly degenerative arthritis, but she was having dif-ficulty fully recovering from it. She looked slightly overweight and had been suffering from digestive problems for a long time — bloating after meals, loose bowel

movements, lowered energy, excessive sleep-ing, and a heavy feeling in the body. I noticed that the cause of her pain was dampness and gave her 10 acupunc-ture treatments (once or twice a week) and prescribed herbs for four weeks. After two months of treatment, she was very happy because her body felt lighter, her energy was higher, and the pains were gone as well. She was especially thankful to have lost some weight.

In Eastern medicine, the elements of wind, cold, damp (and some-times heat) within the body are regarded as the main cause of pain in the musculoskeletal system. Those elements work individually or co-operatively to pro-

voke pain. However, dampness is so heavy and turbid that it easily combines with wind, cold and heat which otherwise are easy to eliminate on their own.

Dampness has the tendency to be chronic once it settles in the shoulders, lower back, knees or feet, making it similar in nature to chronic pain. Both are persistent and difficult to remove. Dampness causes the cervical or lumbar vertebrae to swell and disintegrate once it settles into them, and makes joints like the knees heavy and achy.

How can we know if our body is being attacked by dampness? The first symptom is a persistent tired, heavy feeling especially in the morning, which may be

easier to understand if we imagine the body as a sponge full of water. The second symptom is edema, which initially causes swelling around the eyes, in the hands, and/or in the painful area. The third is weight gain, and people may find this happens eas-ily even without any increase or decrease in food consumption. And the fourth is abnormal-ity in the digestive and eliminative system. This symptom may occur often in people who overeat or whose constitutions are less capable of dealing with dampness in the diges-tive system. It may be experienced as frequent bloating, lack of appe-tite, frequent urination with little output, and loose stools.

Other symptoms of excessive dampness include susceptibility to weather (such as feeling heavier and achier in cloudy or cold weather), and increased heat gen-eration in the afternoon.

So what causes dampness? Lack of exercise, overeating, and stress. Proper flexion and extension dur-ing exercise can dispel dampness from the joints and muscles. A rolling stone gathers no moss.

Eating more than the body can easily digest and absorb creates dampness. And stress makes the flow of ener-gy in the body stagnant. So we need to increase ventilation by opening windows in our mind. Mould doesn’t grow in a well-ventilated room.

DR. HONG CHUNGMerrittACUPUNCTURE

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By Ian WebsterTHE HERALDsports@merrittherald.com

The car count at the Eagle Motorplex outside Ashcroft was surprisingly low this past B.C. Day long weekend, but that didn’t seem to bother the large Merritt contingent that was on hand for three days of spirited drag racing on the quar-ter-mile strip.

“I’ve been involved with cars all my life,” the Nicola Valley’s Robin Reding said on Saturday between races. “It’s what I love to do.”

The 57-year-old VSA mechanic is currently racing a beautifully-turned-out 1930 Willys-Knight that he painstak-ingly reconstructed from a rusted yard ornament that was going nowhere. He affectionately calls it his ‘rat rod.’

“I was given the body by a former customer of mine down in Langley,” Reding explained. “I fixed it all up with custom steel, and built it over a funny car chassis that I got from Kamloops. It currently runs with a small-block 350 engine, a two-speed automatic transmission, power glide and electric shift. It’s capable of gen-erating 950 horsepower.”

Despite Reding’s life-long passion for cars (he built his first engine at age 15), he’s only been doing the drag racing scene for the past five years.

“I did oval-track back in Langley in the ’80s,

and I’ve been restoring cars forever, but I like racing more than show ‘n’ shine. I like going fast and straight.”

Reding’s Willys-Knight, which is sponsored by Merritt Machine Works, has topped out at 151 miles per hour and completed the quarter mile in a siz-zling 8.79 seconds.

“It’s a fun little ride,” Reding said with a laugh.

Reding picked up a pair of fourth-place finishes on the B.C. Day long weekend in

Ashcroft. The high-light for him, however, was the pair of times he put together in Monday’s race to defeat good friend and fellow Merrittonian Al Mackay-Smith.

“I had a reaction time of 0.008 seconds at the start, which is my second-best ever, and a quarter-mile time of 8.935 seconds, just five-thousandths over my dial-in time of 8.93 sec-onds. Al had a great set of times, too. Afterwards, he told me that if he had

to lose, that’s the way he likes it.”

Reding is currently working on a 1927 Ford Model-T two-door sedan at his home, located 20 minutes west of Merritt on Highway 8.

For the husband-and-wife team of Ryan and Carrie Ware, racing at the Eagle Motorplex is more about just blow-ing off some steam and having a good time with their two young, active sons – Charlie, 6, and Liam, 4.

“Ryan’s a logger

and works long hours,” Carrie explained. “I’m a very busy, full-time work-ing mom. Racing is our stress relief, believe it or not.”

Ryan races a Suzuki Hyabusha 1300cc motorbike, while Carrie prefers to run a modified Ski-Doo Mach Z 180 horsepower snowmobile that she originally pur-chased from fellow sled-der and former Merritt resident Tyler Tingle.

“It was a cheap way to get into the sport,” Carrie said. “I’ve always

been a speed freak, ever since I rode horses and did rodeos as a kid.”

On Saturday, the Wares found themselves matched up against each other in round one of the no-box bracket eliminations. Both racers “broke out” (went faster than their dial-in or pre-dicted times); however, Ryan got to move on because his break out was two-hundredths of a second less than his bet-ter half.

“That’s the second time we’ve gone head-to-head,” Ryan said. “On the first weekend of the season, [Carrie] beat me, so now we’re even.”

“I’m still ahead by nine points in the stand-ings with one race to go,” Carrie quickly replied.

As for young Charlie and Liam getting into the sport of drag racing, their mom said that if they show an interest,

they can start in the Digger classes when they turn eight.

Reding and the Wares are very much looking forward to the August 17-18 weekend when they will travel to the Castrol Raceway in Edmonton for the annual IHRA Division 6 Border Bandits Summit Team Finals. They will be joined on the 28-member Team Eagle by Merritt rac-ers Glenn Parkinson, Al Mackay-Smith, Jen Eaton, Al Stefiuk and 2011 Summit winner Rae Caswell.

“It’ll be our first time,” Carrie said. “We’re really looking for-ward to it.”

After Edmonton, there’ll be one more racing day at the Eagle Motorplex on Sept.14, with the final standings on the line, and the awards banquet to follow that night.

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Drag racers’ love for their sport runs deep

SMOKIN’ HOT Drag racer Robin Reding performs a burnout in his 1930 Willys-Knight hot rod prior to second round action at the Eagle Motorplex near Ashcroft on the weekend. Ian Webster/Herald

Glen Parkinson and his 1971 Chevy Vega. Ian Webster/HeraldJen Eaton and her 1968 Ford Mustang. Ian Webster/Herald Carrie Ware (left) and her 1999 Ski-Doo Mach Z 180 horsepower snowmobile. Ryan Ware on board his 2007 Suzuki Hyabusha 1,300cc motorbike. Ian Wesbster/Herald

EAGLE MOTORPLEX 2013 POINTS STANDINGS

Box 3. Rae Caswell 246 pts. 4. Al Mackay-Smith 235 5. Robin Reding 235

No Box 3. Al Stefiuk 334 pts. 8. Glen Parkinson 248 11. Carrie Ware 235 12. Ryan Ware 224 13. Jen Eaton 224 17. Amelia Mackay-Smith 155

High School 1. Dani Eaton 144 pts.

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SPORTS

CRUNCH TIME Cars and drivers got a little bent out of shape following this fender- bender session on Saturday at the Merritt Speedway. Pictured are the vehicles driven by Jack Allgrove, Jake Mills, Tom Parsons, Damian Lindberg and Jack Goddyn. Ian Webster/Herald

Weather wrecks havoc on racing at Merritt Speedway

By Ian WebsterTHE HERALDsports@merrittherald.com

Mother Nature emerged as the biggest winner at the Merritt Speedway on the weekend, as a pair of violent, late-afternoon thunderstorms caused the cancellation of both Saturday and Sunday night’s scheduled race cards.

Merritt Stock Car Association officials had to scramble to organize a solitary matinee per-formance on Saturday afternoon.

The highlight of Saturday’s racing was undoubtedly the six-car pile-up in the Hobby class’s 30-lap main event.

It all started when race leader Jack All-

grove got into some trouble coming out of turn two on lap 12. As his car began spinning, he was hit hard by Larry Ruttan in car #9 who was running second at the time.

“I was trying to catch Jack, and I came around the corner and he was already spinning,” Rut-tan said. “I didn’t have time to hit the brakes so I went high to go around him, but he was still spinning and we hit.”

In a matter of sec-onds, the ‘car’-nage had grown to six vehicles, including those driven by Jake Mills, Tom Parsons, Damian Lindberg and Jack Goddyn.

When the tangled mess of metal had

finally been cleared from the track, the nine-car field had been reduced to four (Goddyn was able to resume rac-ing). Prince George’s Grant Powers emerged victorious, picking up his second win of the afternoon.

Spared from the damage was Lee Lidstrum’s #67 car, a brand new entry in the Hobby class at the Merritt Speedway. The veteran Kamloops racer was temporarily in the pits dealing with an overheated engine when the multi-car pile-up occurred.

The 4-cylinder Bomber main event also proved to be highly entertaining, with a plethora of yellow caution flags, and a

nice three-way battle between Abbotsford’s Jesse Bridge and Alexander Thorley (who just happens to be Bridge’s boyfriend) and Blaine Lindstrum.

When the dust had settled, it was Bridge who took the checkered flag, despite getting crunched into the wall on lap 26 as she tried to pass a lapped car. She also had to deal with her share of control issues.

“I was losing grip on the corners,” Bridge said, “and I could hear one fender scraping. I was actually thinking of coming into the pits, but when I got the lead, I decided to just go for it.”

The next racing date at the Merritt Speedway is on the Sept. 14 week-end.

Merritt Stock Car AssociationRace Results

August 3, 2013 - Merritt Speedway

Fastest Time Bomber 4-cyl. #49 Alexander Thorley 19.758 sec. 6/8-cyl. #09 Bill Fader 19.926 sec. Street #35 Mike Fasten 20.130 sec. Hobby #44 Grant Powers 18.753 sec.

Dash Bomber 4-cyl. A #49 Alexander Thorley B #02 Brad McKay 6/8-cyl. #09 Bill Fader Street #35 Mike Fasten Hobby A #31 Damian Lindberg B #75 Jake Mills

Heat Bomber 4-cyl. #49 Alexander Thorley 6/8-cyl. #53 Bob Smathers Street #35 Mike Fasten Hobby #44 Grant Powers

Main Bomber 4-cyl. #06 Jessie Bridge 6/8-cyl. #09 Bill Fader Street #35 Mike Fasten Hobby #44 Grant Powers

THE JOY OF RUNNING

Merritt’s Mari-Josée Bedard displays her elation at the finish line upon completing the 42-kilometre Kamloops Marathon on July 28. Bedard’s time of 3:24.22 placed her third overall in the women’s division. “I went into the race with no real expectations, other than to beat 3:30,” Bedard said. “I started out fast and felt strong for the first 15 kilometres. I had a bit of a stiff hip flexor from kilometres 15 to 20, but things settled down and the rest of the race went well.” Bedard, who has had a very successful spring-sum-mer racing season, will run a couple of shorter distances in September in preparation for the BMO Kelowna Marathon in October. Former Merritt resident Hans Aabye finished fifth (2:50.03) in the men’s divi-sion in Kamloops with a time of 2:50.03. In the Kamloops half-marathon (22 km), Wendy Hyer placed 15th (1:58.22) and Stacey Krajci 62nd (2:20.35). Photo cour-tesy of marathon-photos.com

MERRITT GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBLADIES DAY RESULTS

Tuesday, July 30

1st Flight1st Low Gross Diane Lorenz 391st Low Net Muriel Griffiths 352nd Low Gross Lynne Price 412nd Low Net Delilah Dick 36

2nd Flight1st Low Gross June Hanik 441st Low Net Kathyrn Olsen 352nd Low Gross Maureen Lorenz 472nd Low Net Marg Gillespie 35

3rd Flight1st Low Gross Sheree Byer 511st Low Net Liz Claman 352nd Low Gross Peggy Plotnikoff 562nd Low Net Teressa Nahanee 37

ON THE HOME FRONT Kim Williams (left) used Ladies Day at the Merritt Golf and Country Club for some quality time with her daughter, Keri, who lives in Alberta and is about to begin her doctoral studies in population and public health at the University of Calgary in the Faculty of Medicine. Ian Webster/Herald

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Brownies Thursdays 5:30 - 7 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310Canadian Diabetes Associa-tionOnce a month, 7 - 9 p.m.Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716CMHA - Merritt ClubhouseFireside Center 2026 Granite Ave.Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pmShirley 250-378-5660Central School PacFirst Tuesday 7 p.m. Lunchroom - 250-378-4892Celebrate Recovery Mondays 7 p.m. New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534Community ChoirMondays 7 p.m. - Fall to SpringCollettville Elementary - 250-378-9899Court Whist - Fun GameWednesdays 7 p.m.

at the Seniors Centre250-378-2776Drop-In SoccerTuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530Drop-In VolleyballMondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212.GuidesMondays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Ladies’ Curling LeagueWednesdays 6 & 8 p.m.Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917Living With Loss Support GroupWednesdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave.250-280-4040Merritt Curling ClubFor League Information 250-378-4423Merritt Duplicate Bridge ClubTuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’

Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge ClubsSecond & Fourth Wednesday - 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788Merritt Lawn BowlingSun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m.250-378-2950Merritt Lions ClubFirst & Third Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509Merritt Moms PrenatalPost Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - rideE: merrittbiking@yahoo.caT: #merrittbikingNavy League Cadets of CanadaWednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944Merritt Snowmobile ClubSecond Tuesday 7 p.m.

Civic Centre 250-315-1082Merritt’s Women in Busi-nessSecond Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851Nicola Naturalist SocietyThird Thursday - 7:00 p.m.NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.caNicola Valley Better BreathersThird Wednesdays 1 p.m.Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. 4-H ClubSecond 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 AssociationLast Wednesday 7 p.m. Gar-den Sushi - Scott: 250-378-3502 www.nvdra.comN.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m.

2145 Quilchena Ave.250-378-5925N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.)Third Wednesday 7 p.m.2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House250-378-0349N.V. Quilters GuildFirst & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172N.V. Search & RescueSecond Monday 7 p.m. at the airport - 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift StoreFirst Tuesday - NVGH basement 250-378-9100N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536One Way Krew Youth GroupTuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911

Pathfi ndersThursdays 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Patricia Rebekah LodgeSecond & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers CadetsTuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775Royal Canadian Legion #96Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m. - Regular Mtg. Fourth Thursday 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631Royal PurpleFirst & Third Mondays 1:30 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-9788Rotary Club of MerrittEvery Thursday - NoonBrambles Bakery Cafe.250-378-5535Rotary Club of Merritt - SunriseEvery 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 CentreMondays & Fridays 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. 250-378-4878Toastmasters Club 3929Tuesdays 5 p.m. at the Mer-ritt Library - 250-378-58552 4 UTuesdays 2 p.m. at the HospiceSociety - Sue 250-378-2717or Bonnie 250-315-0179Valley Visual Artists General club informationFran McMurchy - 250-378-4230Vintage Car Club - MerrittSecond Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Ska-Lu-La WorkshopAl - 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

Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

MUSIC IN THE PARK Saturdays, 2 - 5 p.m. at the Rotary Park band shell. Aug. 10, Aug. 17 and Aug. 24. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket, and a snack. Enjoy the best music that Merritt has to offer.

ART IN THE GARDEN The Baillie House (NV Heritage Society) is hosting Art in the Garden Fairs, August 10 & 24, and September 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., fea-turing Nicola Valley Artists and Crafters.

NV FALL FAIR SOCIETY Giant Yard Sales return to the Fall Fair Exhibition Building.(Lindley Creek Rd)Aug 10 - 11Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

COURTHOUSE GALLERY

New show run-ning until Aug. 30.

Talking to Strangers by Bill Edmonds.

This show exam-ines anonymity and the release of per-sonal information on the web through a series of portraits based on images and texts sent to the artist by com-plete strangers via e-mail after conver-sations via social media sites. Gallery is open Thursdays 4 - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Noon to 6 p.m. 1840 Nicola Ave. Admission is free.

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MUNITY ASSOCIATION

The Lower Nicola Community Association is holding a steak dinner fundraiser at the Hitch N’ Post restaurant on Saturday, Sept. 14. Please call Shirley for more info. at 250-378-6386. All proceeds going toward community hall upgrades.

ROD & GUN CLUB

Archery Shoot every Tuesday from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

at the Rod & Gun Club. Contact BJ Moore at 250-280-0304 for more info.

NEWBARK RESCUE Newbark Rescue & Rehoming Merritt Branch, are always are looking for foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, until they find a fur-ever home, please con-tact Margie at newbark_rescue@hotmail.com.

CANADIAN MENTAL

HEALTH ASSOCIATION

CMHA--Merritt Clubhouse staff are pleased to announce the reopening of the clubhouse at it`s new location, The Fireside Center, 2026 Granite Ave. (next to Spirit Square). If you are an adult living with mental illness and want a safe, friendly environ-ment to make new friends and try out new activities then please leave your first name only and

your return num-ber in a message to CMHA 250-378-5660. We will be happy to return your call and provide you with information on how you can become a member of the clubhouse.

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CONTROL MODELLERS

We are starting a new club in town for flying model aircraft. We fly at various locations around town. New members welcome. For more info, call Jack 250-378-4371.

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Peer support group for women who suffer from depression, anx-iety, or other mood disorders. Meeting Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Hospice Society, Rm.12, 2025 Granite Ave. For more info. call Sue 250-378-2717 or Bonnie 250-315-0179. All women welcome.

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.

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Darts at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays; Frosty Fridays at 5:00 p.m.; Meat Draw at 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

NICOLA VALLEY

RIDING CLUB

The Nicola Valley Riding Club is accepting new members and vol-unteers. We are a new club here in Merritt, for all ages and disciplines, horse owner or not. Trail rides, camp-ing trips, poker rides, play days, drill team and clin-ics are a few of the events we will be holding this year.

For more info. call Tracy at 250-378-0339

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Kay was born in Vancouver to English parents. She worked at Boeings Aircraft during the war where she met her future husband Bruno. They moved to Lynn Val-ley in 1950 and raised two children- daughter Virginia (Ginny) and son Steve. Kay was fun, vibrant and fl amboyant with many inter-

ests. She loved to garden, read, travel, camping and was a prodigious painter. We spent many summers camping with Bruno fi shing and Kay painting. In later life she delighted in her four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.Some years after the untimely death of her beloved

husband, she moved to Merritt to live with her daugh-ter.Eventually, as Alzheimer’s took its toll she moved to

Gillis House in Merritt. There she passed away peace-fully on July 18th , 2013.There aren’t enough words to describe the care and

respect she received at Gillis, but thank you staff. A Celebration of her life will be held at St. Clements

Anglican Church, 3400 Institute Rd., Lynn Valley, on September 27 @ 2 pm. Refreshments to follow.

Merritt Funeral Chapel • 250-378-2141

KATHLEEN ESTELLA OBALEK (NEE Barlow)

April 19,1924 - July 18, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barbara Robert, 56.

Barbara will be greatly missed and forever loved by her (Predeceased Father) Aurrelle Gagne and survived by her (Mother) Verna Gagne, (Best friend and long time Partner) Alfred Gray, (Son) Michael Robert, Daughter Crystal (Darryn) Martin, (Grandson) Dayton Davis, also (Step-Granddaughter) Emma Martin and many other family and friends.

Barbara was the happiest when she was surrounded by her family and friends. Our hearts are fi lled with memories which we gather through the years. All the happy times we shared are treasured souvenirs.

Words cannot express how deeply Barbara will be missed.

A celebration and tea of Barbara’s life will be held in the Coldwater Hotel Banquet Room in Merritt BC on Saturday, August 17 at 11 am.

Robert, (Gagne)Barbara Carol

June 3, 1957 – July 29, 2013

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Happy 19th

Birthday

KYARA NELSONLove the family

REPORTERThe award-winning Valley Sentinel has an immediate opportunity for a full-time community reporter, perfect for anyone looking for direct access to an outdoor lifestyle

that offers mountain biking, skiing, snow boarding, fi shing, hunting and so much more.We are looking for a talented individual, who is able to understand the challenges and rewards in a community newspaper while meeting weekly deadlines. Responsibilities will include story and photo assignments. This is an entry level position with room for growth.Qualifi cations

vehicle.

If interested please contact:Kelly Hall, PublisherThe Valley Sentinel

Or email your resume to: editor@thevalleysentinel.com

The Valley Sentinel has an opening for a

PART-TIME EMPLOYEEFOR OUR

CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT(approx. 20 hours/week)

The award winning Merritt Herald is currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to help out in our circulation department.

Main duties would be to make sure our newspaper arrives at every doorstep in the Merritt, Lower Nicola and Logan Lake areas.

Responsibilities• Communicating with carriers and

customers. • Handle all phone inquires and

complaints in a professional and ef cient manner.

Quali cations• Must have strong organizational and

communication skills • Be able to work well under pressure.• Some of ce/computer experience is

also required.• Must also have own form of

transportation.

If you are interested please drop your resume off in person to 2090 Granite Ave., Merritt, BC. No phone calls please.

Lower Nicola Indian Band SchoolTEACHER - GRADES 3/4 SPLIT CLASS

External Job Opportunities (job descriptions available upon request)

GRADES 3/4 TEACHER - QUALIFICATIONSCategory 5 Teaching Degree• Teacher Certi cation - BC College of Teachers• Training/Experience re: grade level• Experience with First Nations children an asset• Experience with behaviorally challenged • students Experience in developing and implementing • IEP’sExcellent communication, leadership & • interpersonal skillsWorking knowledge of BC curriculum, effective • instructional methodologies and a holistic approach to meeting the learning needs of studentsWilling to continue to gain new knowledge and • skills, be exible, positive and a team playerCurrent Basic First Aid Certi cate or willing to • upgradeKnowledge of N’lakapamux Language/Culture • an asset

* Criminal Records Check is mandatory for all positionsSALARY: NegotiableDEADLINE: August 9, 2013START DATE: August 26, 2013 (summer institute)Interested candidates to submit resume and cover letter to:

Angie Sterling, Principal The Lower Nicola Band School

201 Horn Road, MERRITT, BC, VIK 1M8 FAX: (250) 378-6389

Email: asterling@lnib.net

Lower Nicola Indian Band Community Services Assistant

PRIMARY ROLE: The Community Services Assistant will be responsible for providing assistance in LNIB Health & Social Development programs & services; must be exible and willing to perform a wide range of duties

MAIN DUTIES: provide home making to clients as needed • provide transportation in and out of town • when requiredprovide clerical support in the areas of ling, • photocopying, faxing and distribution when required ll in when needed in other departments • within the Health of ce, as/when required

QUALIFICATIONSValid Class 5 driver’s license and access • to transportation, must provide a drivers abstract Ability and willingness to submit to a criminal • records check Experience with personal computers• Strong interpersonal skills• Strong written and oral communication skills• Extensive experience working with • con dential materialFirst aid and food safe required or willingness • to take the courses

Deadline: August 15th by 12:00 noon

Please leave cover letter and resume at: LNIB Main of ce: attention: Bridget LaBelle

181 Nawishaskin LaneMerritt, BC V1K OA7

Fax: 250.378.6188email: reception@lnib.net

Thank-you to all who apply, however, only the quali ed candidates will be noti ed.

Announcements

Lost & FoundLost keys - black Kelowna Nis-san key fob. Lost in Bench (gasoline alley area). Please drop off at the Merritt Herald.

Employment

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

DRIVERS WANTEDAZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake

• Guaranteed 40hr. WorkWeek & Overtime

• Paid Travel & Lodging• Meal Allowance

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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/

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Education/Trade Schools

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Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing re-quired. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

SPIRIT THAI MASSAGE Merritt

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

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay150 ACRES of ALFALFA MIX Hay. 5A Hwy. Call (604) 888-3357

Merchandise for Sale

Garage SalesGarage Sale1562 Douglas StreetSunday Aug. 1010:00 - 3:00 (back alley)

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FOR SALE BY OWNER3 bedroom, semi-detached

home in good neighbourhood.Close to town and schools.

Great for family or investment.

Phone 403-436-0553

N.V.C.L.VALUE ADDED

LUMBER REMANUFACTURING PLANTProduction Workers: $14-20/hr.

Suitable for male, female or student with full-time and part-time work available.

Lumber Graders: $20-25/hr.Certi ed Forklift Operators

Drivers with Class 1 (no experience neccessary)

Steady employment with overtime available.

Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C.

250-378-6161

FOR RENT - 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT1 Ground oor unit available, ideal for seniors.

Available immediately • $750/month includes heat & laundry

$100 OFF AUGUST RENT for successful applicants

Newly renovated units“Clapperton Manor” 2775 Clapperton Ave.

New owner/manager. 250-315-8340

Help Wanted Help Wanted For Sale By Owner

Houses For Sale

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Heavy Duty Machinery

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Misc. WantedLocal Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

SUMMIT APARTMENTSBrand new

2 bedroom

apartments References required.

NO PETS, NO SMOKING.250-280-7644

KENGARDMANOR

Ask about move-in incentives For appointment call

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Spacious 1 & 3bedroom apartments.

F/S, heat and hotwater included.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentOne bdrm for one adult only. N/S, N/P, heat & cable incl. $525/mon. Ref’s. Avail. Sept 1. 250-378-2954

Misc for Rent

MERRITT1988 Quilchena Ave.,

Merritt, BCJuly 15, 2013

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 ESTATE SERVICES

Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

1 bdrm Apt $575. Incl Heat, laundry on site

1 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro. laundry on site.

2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities.

4 bdrm duplex. $975 plus utilities.

3 bdrm duplex. $900 plus utilities.

3 bdrm in fourplex. $750 plus hydro.

2 bedroom house with den. $875 plus utilities.

4 bdrm upper suite of house. $1000 plus utilities.

4 bdrm house in Sunshine Valley. $1400 plus utilities.

5 bdrm house downtown area. $1200 plus utilities.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Rentals

Mobile Homes & Pads

1 bedroom mobile. Washer,dryer, fridge, stove, utilities in-cluded. Clean quiet park close to town. $825 per month 250-378-0887

Homes for Rent

4 Bedroom Two level house

5 appliances Bench location

$1200/mthCall 250-378-4201

or

778-938-8595Salmon Arm 2 bdrm, fencedyard, 2 blocks from town. $900plus util. 250-396-7109

Rooms for Rent2 Furnished rooms for rent$415/$465 includes xtreme in-ternet, cable, laundry, utilities,private entrance,suitable forworking person, on bus route.No drinking or drugs. 378-5128

Suites, Lower2 bedroom basement suite. N/s, n/p. 250-378-9948

Furnished! New, 2 bedroombasement suite within walking distance to the downtowncore. F/s, d/w, w/d. No smok-ing or pets. Hydro included.$900.00 per month. 250-315-3548

Want to RentMATURE, clean, quiet profes-sional working in Merritt seek-ing 1 bedroom, Pet friendly ac-commodation for 1 to 2 years. I am N/S N/P with friend-ly/quiet/kennel trained 2 yearold black lab. Would prefer fur-nished/all inclusive (heat/hy-dro/cable/internet) rental in theprice range of $600-$800/month + DD. Call Jeff(250) 272-6693.

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(“NVSSS”) is a non-profi t organization that works on issues surrounding housing and homelessness in Merritt and the Nicola Valley. NVSSS is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and organized individual for the position of Community Development Coordinator.

The Community Development Coordinator will promote synergy amongst stakeholders, be an advocate on issues related to housing and homelessness and be active in seasonal programs, such as the cold weather shelter. This is a contract position ending March 31st, 2014, although continued funding is a possibility which may allow for the extension of the contract.

The successful candidate must have strong communication skills, experience in project management, and be able to multi-task and set priorities. Good organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and effective presentation skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to take the initiative and meet deadlines are essential.

Candidate will possess post-secondary education in social work, human services or equivalent combination of education and experience with homelessness issues. Experience in housing and an understanding of the various types of housing as well as knowledge of community resources would be defi nite assets.

Interested applicants should forward a detailed resume outlining skills and experience by August 15th, 2013 at 4:00 pm to nicola.valley.sss@gmail.com.

We thank all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be notifi ed.

The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society

The Merritt Herald, an award winning twice-weekly newspaper, published in the Nicola Valley, is seeking a full time advertising consultant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. If you are a highly creative individual, with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, a valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle - we would like to meet you. While experience is an asset, it is not a prerequisite.

To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to:Theresa Arnold, PublisherMerritt Herald2090 Granite Ave., P.O. Box 9Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8e-mail: publisher@merrittherald.com

Advertising Sales RepresentativeMerritt Herald

MERRITT HERALD

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TRAIL CONSTRUCTIONTender Reference No. Solicitation number is 5758

The City of Merritt invites Tenders for the construction of the extension to the Coldwater River Trail through Voght Park.

Tender Documents can be viewed at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca number 5758

Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time

Tender Closing Date: 2013-Aug-20 at:

Address: CITY OF MERRITT2185 VOGHT STREETMERRITT, BC V1K 1B8

CONTACT PERSON:Sean O’Flaherty, RPPPlanning & Development Services ManagerEmail: so aherty@merritt.caTel: (250) 378-4224

Information is also available on the City’s Website address is www.merritt.ca

INVITATION TO TENDER

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• Divorce? • Bankrupt?

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Boats

Recreational/Sale1999 Damon Challenger Class A Motorhome, Ford V10, 33’, one slide, 92,000 km, new tires, brakes & batteries, $27,500 obo. (250)365-7152 Castlegar

Tenders

Transportation

Trucks & Vans1972 Chevy 4x4. Runs very well. All good running gear. Body very good shape $4000 obo 250-378-5283

Legal

Legal Notices

Any and all claims against the estate of Mr. Kenneth Donald

Steward (deceased) of #15, 254 Highway 8,

Merritt, in the province of British Columbia,

will be received in writing

at PO Box 334 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8

for the next 30 days.

After this time, all claims against said estate will be null

and void.

Regarding Estate ofKEN STEWARD

(Aug. 30, 1947 - May 31,2013)

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Tenders

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FLOOD SERVICES

250-378-9410

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Phone 250.315.0340 for details

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call me at: 250.315.0241

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Need help to create a plan

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“When others have come and gone, Ivan’s Siding is still going strong”

SERVING THENICOLA VALLEYFOR 40 YEARS!

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by providing reliable and timely accounting services, allowing you more time to grow your business.

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Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Phone: 778-257-4129e-mail: Merritt@campbellco.ca

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• Fully Insured

Call Gary Sedore for FREE ESTIMATES: 250-378-4312

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Professional Staff - Fully Insured

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• Client Computer Work Stations

• Access to Training • Job Search Assistance

• Employment Counselling • Career Exploration

• Resource Library • Workshops

T: 250.378.5151

2099 Quilchena Ave., Box 358 Merritt, BC www.merrittesc.ca

The Employment Program of British

Columbia is funded by the

Government of Canada and the

Province of British Columbia

EMPLOYMENT SERVICESEMPLOYMENT SERVICES

LUMBER SALESMERRITT LUMBER SALES2152 DOUGLAS ST., MERRITT, BC

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HOURS OF OPERATION:HOURS OF OPERATION:Mon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am - 4 pmMon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am - 4 pm

SCREWS, NAILS, ROOFING, INSULATION, JOIST HANGERS

& much moreLARGE LANDSCAPING BEAMS AVAILABLE

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SPECIALIZING IN HOME RENOVATIONSPhone: 250-378-5424

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