By Corey Lamirande
Ed and Gloria Michayluk, residents of Merritt since 1974, have been chosen to lead the Light-up Parade this Friday.
The two are active community members with groups such as the United Church, the Cancer Society, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, to name a few.
“It was a surprise when we were asked by the Country Christmas Committee,” said Gloria. “Merritt’s been good to us.”
Ed underwent a heart transplant in January of 2007.
“The heart is working good,” Ed said. “My old age is catching up with me,” he added jokingly.
Their two sons grew up here in Merritt.
“Merritt is our home base and we enjoy living here,” Gloria said.
When their sons were young Ed was a part of the Board of Recreation Committee and supported youth activity.
Now they volunteer their time working with the United Church and fundraising.
Ed is a Mason and a Shriner and has been involved with those organizations for years. Gloria has been involved with the Cancer Society as coordinator for sixteen years. They are both involved in the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
“Age is just a number,” Gloria added.
The parade is on Friday, November 27th at 7:00 p.m. down Quilchena Avenue.
