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What did the pig say to the gerbil? “I've got my scientist so well trained that every time I press the buzzer, she brings me a biscuit.” A magician pulls rabbits out of hats. An experimental psychologist pulls habits out of rabbits. What do you call ten rabbits marching backwards? A receding hareline. What did the bunny say when he only had thistles to eat? Thistle have to do! Suspicious disappearance Still no word from Brandy Rick & Catherine Thompson made an appeal Friday to their 32-year old daughter Brandy Cowell: “We urge you to call home … We’re worried about you… please call home …” Brandy did not return home after an overnight visit with her new boyfriend on Aug. 31st, despite assuring her par- ents she’d be back for her 6-year old son’s first day of school. The boyfriend, Robert Bishop, has not been reported missing, but R CMP are look- ing for him because he was the last person she was seen with Sept. 1st, in Princeton. Bishop is unemployed, recently of Kamloops and has a criminal record for a fraud charge in Squamish in 2007. He is apparently a “con artist” who has made his way across the country from New Brunswick, stealing from people over the years, police say. Pictures of Bishop in the media the past couple of days have prompted calls to police, some saying, ‘Yeah, he ripped me off years ago. It seemed like the same guy,’ but so far none of the tips have been useful, being too vague or too dated. Police say it’s not clear that the disap- pearance is an abduction. They will active- ly work on the case as a missing person’s report until they determine Brandy is safe. Water quality issues at Nicola Lake TNRD rep Randy Murray has spear- headed a request to the Min. of Envir. for more study and planning for Nicola Lake. “We do know it’s a heavily used recre- ational area. There’s heavy traffic with development. There are ranches in the area — all kinds of issues,” he said “[Residents] are seeing an increase in algae, milfoil and other weeds there are thicker. This year there’s a film on the lake.” MoE is involved in water quality plan- ning at Shuswap Lake, with public meet- ings, water quality testing & research reports. Randy thinks with increased development and use of Nicola Lake, they should consider a similar focus. Community Corn eating contest The NV Farmers’ Market is inviting everyone out for the First Annual Corn Eatin’ Contest on Sat., Sept. 18, 11am sharp — part of their “Family Fun Days”. There will be 3 heats, with 4 con- testants. Corn eaters of all ages wel- come. Prizes TBA, sponsors include Purity Feed Co. and 3 Bar Farms. Register fast, as spots are limited — call 315-8010 or 378-2124. Look for the pumpkin carving contest on Oct. 2. FMI Lucas 378-2124, car_crazy01@hot- mail.com or Isobel 315-8010, pentan- [email protected] Community Band A new year is about to start for our merry band and we are calling all bud- ding musicians to participate. If you know someone with a hidden talent please encourage them to join. Our first practice will be at 7pm Tuesday, September 14th, in the Coquihalla Middle School music room. For more info, call 378-9894 or 378-5031. Celebrate with Trinity United Church There are many reasons to celebrate - the 100th anniversary of thee building, the 85th anniversary of the United Church of Canada and their newly reno- vated church hall! Awindow to the past features a sample of 1910 wall construc- tion. Perhaps you were baptized, attend- ed Sunday School and CGIT, were mar- ried, worshiped, sang in choirs, said good bye and celebrated a life at Trinity. Sat. Sept. 18th, they have planned a special dinner & entertainment followed by a special worship service at 10am Sun.Sept.19th with a luncheon to follow. They look forward to a time of renewing acquaintances, sharing memo- ries and thankfulness for this building and faith community. Come, join the cel- ebration. For more info and dinner tick- ets, call Gloria 378-4153 or Trinity United Church 378-5735. Forgotten Feline Society The Forgotten Feline Society needs volunteers to help out at the cat shelter, or they might have to close it. To get involved, 315-0197, 378-4171 or 280-0375. Christmas craft sale Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Craft and Small Business Fair Saturday, November 6, at the Civic Centre. For tables call 378- 6970 or 378-6925. Please recycle S ERVING I T U P F RESH … 3 T I M E S A W E E K ! MONDAY EDITION — SEPTEMBER 13, 201 0 #2063 Our beat is local... o ur bend, up! Box 2199, Me rritt BC V1K 1B8 T(250)378-5717 F(250)378-4700 [email protected] http://merrittmorningmarket.wordpress. com SPACE FOR YOUR AD Tel 378-5717 • fax 378-4700 [email protected] •Pole Gates •120 Hitachi Excavator Jerryl McKenzie Ph/Fax (250) 378-9451 Cell (250)378-1566 Owner Frank Douthwright Ph 250-378-1322 2026 Mamette Ave Fx 250-378-0412 Box 151, Merritt V1K 1B8 Frank's Mechanical Services Quality Auto Service & Repairs for your Car or Light Truck Breakfa st is SPECIAL at Han’s •Full breakfast menu •From 7am-11a m •Seniors’ menu OR book your gro up’s breakfas t meetings Talk to Karen or Sheree about their special breakfast buffet Open 7am-9pm daily HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SCHOOLING AT HOME? South Central Interior Distance Education School Quality Education: Direct to You •Elementary K-7 • full Secondary programs leading to gradua- tion or: Individual courses gr. 10-12 • Special Education services • Adult Graduation programs • Graduated Adult Upgrading YOUR CHOICE OF PROGRAMS: Online • Print with supportive online classrooms • Don’t have a computer? Entire course available in print • Enroll with us as well as your local school • Available to all BC residents ALL TUITION FREE FIND US AT www.scides.ca 1-800-663-3536 • Local 250-378-4245 Merritt BC School District #58 Nicola Similkameen HELD O VER WHILE QU AN TI TIES L AS T! 2663 Granite Ave. (next to Fountain Tire) 378-4531 2001 INC. Merritt’s Auto Glass Specialists ICBC Claims •Commer cial •Residential •Automotive •Industrial Hwy 5A, 20k m N . of Merr itt • [email protected] QUILCHENA STORE (250)378-2753 • beside the quilchena hotel OPEN ALL YEAR ‘ROUND! NEW HOURS: 7 DAYS A WEEK 9:00AM TO 5:30PM •Karaoke Tuesdays Railyard Mall • 378-2266 With More Your Pre-order your HALLOWEEN COSTUMES before Oct 4th Harry S. Lal i M.L.A. Fraser-Nicola OFFICE HOURS: 10am-4pm Monday - Thursday 2099 Granite Ave., Bag 4400 Stn. Main Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T el 250 378-4802 Fax 250 378-4852 harry .lali .mla@leg .bc.ca Jamieson Vitamin C, 500mg (chewable) $ 7 9 9 Black’s Pharmacy 2037 Quilchena Ave. 378-2155 2010-1 1 conce rt se ries Nicola Valley Community Arts Council Vancouver Opera Cinderella and Operatic Excerpts Merritt Civic Centre,7 :30pm Wednesday , October 6 Jasper Wood One of Canada’s top violinists Crossroads Community Church, 7:30pm Friday, October 29 The Good Lovelies Juno Award winners for Roots & traditional album of the year: group Merritt Civic Centre,7 :30pm Thursday, January 27 The Arrogant Worms On their 20th anniversary tour Merritt Civic Centre,7:30pm Sunday, March 20 tickets Adults… $22 (Arrogant Worms $25) Season Pass… $80 Seniors… $17 Students… $17 (Arrogant Worms $25) Season Pass… $60 AVAILABLE AT Black’sPharmacy Baillie House •Black’s Pharmacy •InteriorSavings Credit Union •Royal LePage Merritt Real Estate Services •Alastair Murdoch & Co. •Q101.1 •Mandolin’s •City of Merritt •BC Arts Council •Individ ual donors sponsors I l l . b y E d e l R o d r i g u e z Aries March 21 - April 19 You are energized by people to do something about a long- held wish which had seemed out of reach. You never know until you try, as you discover once you set things in motion. Cancer June 21 - July 22 Make some changes around your home, and you are very much under the spell of how you see the makeover you have in your mind's eye. Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 Your eagerness to power ahead on your own agenda will win you admirers. Stay true to your vision of what you want to cre- ate. Time to push the start but- ton on a creative project. Capricorn Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 Time to put money-making plans into action —there is a good chance you can make a difference for people. And the key to getting paid is to pro- vide a good service. Sagittarius Pisces Gemini May 21 - June 20 You are all heart and bravado, prepared to put your neck on the block as you shoot for the stars. And if not now then when? The future is in your hands. Taurus April 20 - May 20 You can get ahead of the game and fulfill some long- held career goals. You want to make a difference as you play to your unique strengths. Leo July 23 - Aug 22 You are on the go catching up with people. You will be entranced by some of the info and inspiration you come across on your travels. Scorpio Oct. 23 - Nov 21 You will take action on long- suppressed ambitions that tune you into your high hopes for family and home. Be care- ful you don't get carried away. Aquarius his Week’s Horoscope T Robert Bishop, 34 yrs old, brown hair, blue eyes, 6’-1” (185 cm) tall, weighs 221 lbs (100 kg), known to police.
