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Just  like the Canada Geese that prepare every year for their migration
south,the Vancovuer Zazpiak Bat Basque Herd is once again preparing for
their second annual migration from the city to the country.

 Our second annual migration to Merritt B.C. this year will be September 5
and 6.Merritt is about 2 and 1/2 hours east of Vancouver by car.

DIRECTIONS FROM VANCOUVER
Take Highway One west to Hope B.C. Then take Highway Five the Coquihalla to
Merritt.Take the first exit.

DIRECTIONS FROM SEATTLE
Take Highway I-5 North to Everett .Take Highway 542 to Highway 9 to Sumas
Washington.Cross t he border to Abbotsford and then take Highway One east to
Hope and then Highway 5 the Coquihalla to Merritt .Take the first exit.
Its about 2 hours from the border.

ACCOMADATIONS

MOTELS
There are a number of good motels in Merritt.The most reasonable we have
found is the Roadrunner Motel(phone 604-378-4201) located just as you enter
town after coming from the freeway exit.Units are older but are renovated
with kitchens ,cable etc.Rates quoted this year are $40 cdn for two or less
and $45 for more than two.Taxes are additional.
Other motels are $55 a night and up.If you would like us to reserve for
you,let either Tina or Mike know at the contact numbers elsewhere in this
notice.

CAMPING
There are a number of great camping spots in the Merritt with over 30 large
lakes around the area.Camping with full service is available at the Monck
Park Provincial Park located approximatley 15 km from Merritt at Nicola
Lake.This will be the location of the Sunday Picnic.there is a great
Beach,grass to play volley balland a lot of great picnic areas.the lake is
suitalbe for water skiing and for swimming.Ther are 21 unreserved spots for
camping and 49 reserved spots.Cost is $12 for the unreserved first come
first served spots and $19 for tthe reserved spots.To reserve you must call
Parks B.C. at 1-800-689-9025


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY AFTERNOON---Lady of Sacred Heart Hall

3:00pm Unofficial Mus Tournament for all interested.

6:00 pm Lamb barbeque.Other food will be avaiable for non lamb lovers.

8:30 pm  Dance begins.Rumours are that Jean Flesher may be in attendance to
provide lively accordian music.

SUNDAY

12:00PM TO ?.An all day picnic with left overs and what ever any one else
brings.There is great beach and great grass area for sports such as tug of
war and volley ball.

ADDITIONALLY this is Rodeo Weekend in Merritt and is the last rodeo of the
year in B.C..There will be a rodeo both days as well as a fall fair,barn
dances,an old time fiddlers contest,and a parade Sunday Morning.


PLEASE RESERVE if you are thinking of coming to the lamb barbeque and if you
would like the club to reserve you a room by contacting either:

Tina Etchart at

Phone----------------604-939-3075
E-Mail--------------------------------tinae@biowash.com


Mike Etchart at:

Phone----------------250-378-5067
Fax--------------------------------metchart@mail.nicolavalley.com