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ALL SMILES Get down rodeo clown Jayson Charters and seven-year-old Cooper Harrington wave to the crowd on Sunday after Harrington’s winning ride in the mutton bustin’ competition at the 56th Annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo. Big crowds attended both the rodeo and the fall fair events on the Labour Day weekend. For more photos, turn to pages 3 and 15. Ian Webster/Herald

Hwy 5 rollover claims one life

A 27-year-old woman from Coquitlam is dead fol-lowing a rollover on Highway 5 about 15 kilometres north of Merritt on Sunday.

Elizabeth Joan Savoie was a front-seat passenger in a Mazda 3 driven by a 30-year-old male at about 6:45 p.m. that day.

The car was headed southbound when it strayed to the left of the highway.

When the driver tried to correct the car, it skidded sideways before rolling sev-eral times across the highway and coming to rest in the west ditch facing the opposite direction.

The driver suffered minor injuries and Savoie was pro-nounced dead at the scene.

Highway 5 was closed for several hours to southbound traffic.

Speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the crash.

Transport truck hits parked car, injuring two

On Monday, Sept. 1, Logan Lake and Merritt RCMP officers were called to a two-vehicle crash on High-way 5 about five kilometres south of the Lac La Jeune exit at about 5:30 p.m.

Two males, both aged 19, were injured when the parked car they were in was struck by a transport truck.

One of the males was airlifted to Royal Inland Hos-pital in Kamloops in critical condition. The other had minor injuries.

The car was believed to be parked on the side of the highway with mechanical issues, and was partially in the right-hand lane of the south-bound side of the highway.

Speed is not believed to be a factor in the crash.

RCMP are continuing their investigation.

Bus crash updateNearly half of the 43

people who were taken to Interior Health hospitals in last Thursday’s bus crash on the Coquihalla have been released.

However, three people remain in critical condition, while another two are in serious condition.

Seventeen people were released with minor injuries.

The tour bus was headed southbound on Highway 5 about 30 kilometres south of Merritt when it is believed to

have hit the centre median, overcorrected and slid across the road, eventually coming to rest upright.

Fifty-six people were aboard the bus.

Nineteen ambulances and six helicopters transported the injured passengers to hospitals in Merritt, Kam-loops and Kelowna.

No fatalities have been reported in the crash.

RCMP are still investigat-ing the cause, and have ruled out speed as a factor.

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City sticks to demo plan for nuisance property

City council moved ahead with plans to demolish a home damaged by fire four years ago despite pleas from the property owners to allow for more time to decide what to do with the place.

The home in question sits boarded up at 1590 Garcia Street, and the owners of the property were given 30 days to comply with remedial action to repair or demolish the structure at a council meeting in July.

Owners Dale Sidhu and Devinder Brar from the Lower Mainland spoke to council at its regular council meeting last Tuesday night to request more time to decide for themselves whether or not to demolish the home or have it repaired.

Brar estimated they needed two months to determine which route makes more sense.

The house was burnt in a

fire deemed to be arson back in 2010 and since that time, the owners were issued seven orders to comply for unsightli-ness and safety issues. To date, no action has been taken by the owners themselves. The house has also been deemed a safety risk by the fire depart-ment.

Brar told council their insurance company refused their claim, and they have fought in court over the issue.

Despite sympathizing with the owners, Coun. Dave Baker

pointed out the fire occurred four years ago and noted the seven orders to comply that were made.

“I find it very hard to believe that you haven’t done anything in four years, yet in the next two months every-thing’s going to magically come together,” Baker said.

“It has been an eyesore,” he said of the house.

Council was not swayed by the owners’ presentation and voted unanimously in favour of upholding the original date

of the order to comply, which has now passed.

Planning and develop-ment services manager Sean O’Flaherty pointed out the lack of communication with the city on the part of the owners of the property over the years.

“There’s a communication piece that was missing there. They weren’t keeping us up to date,” O’Flaherty said.

The City of Merritt will look into estimates from contractors on the price of demolition work and repair to the property, the city’s chief administrative officer said. He said the timeline for demoli-tion will depend on availability and is uncertain how much it will cost the city to demolish the house.

The bill for the demolition will be sent to the property owners.

Coun. Clara Norgaard was absent from the council meet-ing.

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Police seize over 500 pot plants near Merritt

Merritt RCMP shut down an outdoor marijuana grow op last Wednesday, seizing 529 marijuana plants. The plants were between one and three feet tall, and the bust was the result of an investigation conducted after a tip.Police believed the plants to have a street value of more than $500,000.

The grow-op was located in a forested area south of Merritt. Mounties said about 30 trees in the area were cut to provide space and sun for the plants. They also said there was a large quantity of garbage scat-tered around the area.At this time of year, RCMP often receive calls about this type of grow-op from backcountry users who stumble upon them, RCMP Const.

Tracy Dunsmore wrote in a press release. The plants are more noticeable because they’re ready to be harvested in the summer, Dunsmore said.Police are continuing their investigation and no charges had been laid as of press time on Friday.

RCMP are reminding people to be cautious of the dangers associated with grow-ops and to contact local police if they come across them.

Outdoor grow-op south of city busted after tipRezoning for hotel sent to hearingFor the second time in as many months, a proposed hotel is mov-ing through the process of becoming a reality in Merritt.At last Tueday’s reg-ular council meeting, city council approved and gave first and second reading to an application to rezone the property at 3969 Crawford Ave. near the Wagon West Travel Plaza and sent the mat-ter to a public hearing.The application

would rezone the 4.62-acre property from C7 (tourism commercial) to C4 (highway commer-cial) to allow for a hotel, convention centre and restaurant.According to the application, the hotel development comes in two phases, with a cul-tural centre and retail stores planned for the

second phase — which will require another rezoning application.The City of Mer-ritt is in the process of an overhaul of the city’s zoning bylaw, which would apply to this property. Rather than wait for the entire zoning bylaw to reach adoption, the appli-cant, Kulwant Sek-

hon, decided to move ahead with the land use amendment on his own.“Staff are concur-rently reviewing a building permit applica-tion and the application for a development per-mit in anticipation of this zoning amendment being adopted,” chief administrative officer

Allan Chabot said.Council’s vote to approve the applica-tion and send it to a public hearing was unanimous, except for the vote of Coun. Clara Norgaard, who was absent from the meeting.The date of the public hearing was not determined by press time.

Property owners within 30 metres of the one in question will be notified of the pro-posed land use amend-ment prior to the public hearing.

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For the second time in as many months, a proposed hotel is moving through the process of becoming a reality in Merritt.

Local insulator collector Bob Scafe is holding his annual insulator show beginning Sept. 5.

PERUSING PRESERVES Merrittonian Jessie Rabbitt and her five-year-old son Braxton take a gander at some of the many preserves that were on display at this year’s Nicola Valley Fall Fair over the Labour Day weekend. Michael Potestio/Herald

Merritt’s bus system one of BC Transit’s best: report to council

Merritt’s BC Transit sys-tem is proving its worth in the Nicola Valley.

At a committee of the whole meeting on Aug. 26, council heard from BC Tran-sit regional manager Ryan Little, who provided them with the bus system’s annual performance summary.

He said Merritt’s bus system is one of the best performing systems for small towns operating with one to four buses.

The report stated the annual rides per hour for Merritt totals 12.9, which is one of BC Transit’s highest. The average for cities in Mer-ritt’s tier is 6.9 rides per hour.

“You’re pretty close to double the average rides per hour we see in other small communities,” Little said.

Merritt also has the lowest cost per ride and one of the best cost recovery numbers.

In 2013-14, Merritt saw an increase in ridership but a decrease in revenue, Little said.

The numbers show Mer-ritt’s total system ridership between 2012-13 and 2013-14 increased by 0.4 per cent thanks to a total ridership of 59,212 last year compared to 58,959 the year before year.

Revenues came up 3.8 per cent shorter than the previous year, accumulating slightly more than $54,000 in 2012-13, while 2013-14 brought in about $52,000.

“Ridership’s kind of a funny thing. It doesn’t match revenue like you’d expect all the time,” Little said.

That could indicate riders are switching from a cash fare to prepaid tickets, which offer

a discount, the report stated.The net cost of providing

bus service increased this year by 32 per cent over 2012-13 — $100,015 in 2013-14 com-pared to $75,596 the previous year — because of the cost of replacing two buses.

Council sends ASK Wellness $500 for homeless count

City council approved providing ASK Wellness with $500 to help fund the society’s fifth annual homeless count in Merritt.

“I know ASK Wellness is funded by other groups as well, but I don’t think it’s ever a bad idea for the city to get involved,” Coun. Mike Goetz said at the regular council meeting on Aug. 26.

Goetz made the motion to give the society $500, which is being provided via the city’s grant-in-aid fund.

The homeless count aims to locate, support and edu-cate those who are absolutely homeless, ASK Wellness’s Stacy Wormell stated in a let-ter to council.

Their statistics will be sub-mitted to the provincial gov-ernment and used as evidence to lobby the government in regards to housing issues, and the need for affordable hous-ing and shelters in the Nicola Valley, the letter goes on to state.

ASK Wellness is also seek-ing donations of backpacks, hygiene products, food, cloth-ing, grocery cards and bus tickets as well, which can be dropped off at 2151 Granite Ave. The count takes place Sept. 11.

Contract extended for waste removal

City council approved a contract extension on its sludge disposal agreement with the Sunshine Val-ley Good Earth Com-pany while city staff look at other options.

The Sunshine Val-ley Good Earth Com-pany is responsible for composting biosolids from the wastewater treatment plant.

The company

was given a one-year contract extension to the end of August 2014. The owner has expressed the desire to discontinue his ser-vices, and while city staff look into alterna-tives, the company has agreed to extend the current contract to May 31, 2015.

The terms of the contract remain unchanged from the last one and the nine-month duration is to allow the city enough

time to consider other options and make a recommendation to council.

City of Merritt financial services man-ager Ken Ostraat told council last Tuesday that it could be use-ful for the city to take over composting, but it’s ultimately a matter of cost-effectiveness.

Currently the city pays a little more than $18,000 plus taxes every month to com-post its biosolids.


Next council meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

City of Merritt H 2185 Voght Street, Box 189Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 H Phone: 250-378-4224

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGPROPOSED CITY OF MERRITT ZONING AMENDMENT

BYLAW NO. 2178, 2014

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday September 9th, 2014 at 7:00pm in the Council Chamber at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to a proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment. Pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, City Council will consider amending Zoning Bylaw 1894, 2004. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to add a site speci�c use in unit #106 at the Railyard Mall. That site speci�c use would be for a recycling depot. The Zoning bylaw amendment applies to only UNIT 106, LOT A DISTRICT LOT 123 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN KAP67209 EXCEPT PLAN KAP92388 A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm on until September 9th at 4:30 PM at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC. The bylaw is also available online at www.merritt.ca. Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8th, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.Sean O’Flaherty, RPPPlanning & Development Services ManagerNote: This is the second of two consecutive Public Notices.Dated this 4th of September 2014, at Merritt, BC

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JOB POSTING: Building/Plumbing Inspector

Applications are invited for the position of Part Time Building/Plumbing Inspector for the Planning & Development Services Department in the City of Merritt.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca

Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 03, 2014 and should be addressed to:

Carole Fraser,Human Resources Manager

City of MerrittPO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street

Merritt, BC V1K 1B8Or by email: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HELP KEEP MERRITT’S BOULEVARDS AND LANES CLEAN We all want Merritt and the neighborhoods we call home to

look the best as possible.

A frequent question to the City’s Bylaw Department is “Who is responsible for maintenance of boulevards and lanes?” The short answer is the adjacent property owner. Just as with winter snow, the adjacent property owner is responsible for shoveling the sidewalk in front of their home, so during the rest of the year the adjacent property owner is responsible for keeping the boulevard and lane abutting their property neat and tidy. We may even want to consider helping some of our neighbours who may be less capable.

With this in mind Merritt’s Nuisance Abatement Bylaw provides for minimum property standards within City limits. This Bylaw requires property owners to also maintain lanes and boulevards.

We all need to do our part to maintain our neighbourhoods. One of the pleasures of living in a smaller community like ours is that the little extra that we contribute makes a huge difference that will positively reflect on the City of Merritt as somewhere great to live.INVITATION

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4X4 UTILITY WORK MACHINETender Reference No. ENG-2014-03The City of Merritt Public Works Department is accepting Tenders for the supply of one new 4x4 Utility Work Machine. The Utility Work Machine must be a full time 4x4 vehicle with front loader and a rear three point hitch system including a PTO as described in the specifications section.

Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time

Tender Closing Date: 2014-09-04 at:

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

CONTACT PERSON:Shawn Boven, AScTPublic Works ManagerEmail: [email protected]: (250) 378-8626Fax: (250) 378-2600

Please note that the City’s Website address is www.merritt.ca

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Tender Reference No. ENG-2014-04

The City of Merritt Public Works Department is accepting Tenders for the supply of one new Service Utility Truck for our Utilities Division. The truck must have an aluminum deck, tool cabinets, and a small crane as described in the specifications section.

Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time

Tender Closing Date: 2014-09-04 at:

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

CONTACT PERSON:Shawn Boven, AScTPublic Works ManagerEmail: [email protected]: (250) 378-8626Fax: (250) 378-2600

Please note that the City’s Website address is www.merritt.ca

SPRAY PARK RESURFACINGThe City of Merritt’s Spray Park located at Rotary park, will be unavailable from Sept. 15 - 17 in order to complete the spray pad resurfacing project.

The resurfacing project will entail base preparation and applying a rubber product over the entire surface. The rubber product is made from 100% recycled BC tire rubber. This will result in a much more resilient, softer and slip-proof surface. This is a 2014 Capital Budget Project.

Only the spray park will be inaccessible during this time. The rest of Rotary Park will still be available for the enjoyment of the local community and visitors alike.

Please note that the resurfacing project dates may be subject to change as the project is weather dependent.

For more information please contact: Larry PlotnikoffLeisure Services [email protected]

NOTICE

YOU ARE INVITED! Please join us for an open house to review the City’s

proposed new Zoning Bylaw.

Where and When:Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 2014Location: City HallTime: 3.30pm – 6.00pm

What is a Zoning Bylaw?The Zoning Bylaw contains regulations for land • use, size, height, density and location of buildings on properties, as well as parking requirements.The Zoning Bylaw also includes maps that • clearly identify “zones” to facilitate land use management and protect the community from conflicting land uses.Zoning Bylaws help planners, developers, real • estate agents and members of the public make informed decisions about where and what to build in Merritt.

Why are we re-writing the Zoning Bylaw?The City of Merritt has a new Official Community • Plan (OCP) that provides the vision and guidance for the Zoning Bylaw. The current Zoning Bylaw was written 10 years • ago and needs refreshed relevance.

Next StepsComplete Community Open House.• Final review and update to the draft Zoning • Bylaw.Adopt new City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw.•

For more informationSee the City of Merritt’s website at www.merritt.ca


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Important Notice

to all Nooaitch

Band members:

Nooaitch Chief and Council will be holding an Indian Reserve #9 revocation referendum. A community informational meeting will be held on August 27th, 2014 @ 7:00pm at Nooaitch Band Hall at 2960 Shackelly Road reviewing the referendum.

Nooaitch Chief and Council will be holding the referendum on September 24th, 2014 at the Nooaitch Indian Band Office, 2954 Shackelly Road, main building, downstairs board room from 9:00 am – 8:00pm. Mail in votes will be accepted until September 24, 2014 @ 8:00pm. The referendum will involve a vote on a revocation of a past timber surrender. Chief and Council would like to ensure the timber surrender does not continue to apply to current management of Nooaitch IR #9.

Information will be mailed out to all Band members living off reserve. Information packages will be distributed to all Band members living on reserve. Or, you can request a package from the Nooaitch Indian Band office.

Contact information if Band Members have any questions regarding the referendum process: Elections officer, Sheldon Gagne Natural Resources Specialist, Lands and Economic DevelopmentAboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, BC RegionSuite 600 - 1138 Melville StreetVancouver, BC, V6E [email protected] - 666 - 6755 (fax: 604 666 8292)(1 800 665 9320) Office: 1425H

Contact information for an information package on the referendum:Lani McKenzie Receptionist

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58(NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

NOTICE OF NOMINATION PERIOD

Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, to elect a School Trustee from Areas M & N. Eligibility is not restricted to candidates within Areas M & N to be elected

Trustee to the Board of Education of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) for a term of four years.

Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by the Chief Election Officer. Nomination documents are

available at the School Board Office during regular office hours or from the Chief Election Officer, Ruth G. Steffens,

1617 Armstrong Street, Merritt, BC, commencing at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday September 30, 2014 and concluding

at 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2014.

Nominations will not be accepted after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014. For further information, please call the Chief Elections Officer at 378-6588.

World Suicide Prevention Day memorial walk next week

Social agencies involved in Merritt’s Suicide Prevention Committee are organiz-ing a memorial walk on Sept. 10 to observe World Suicide Preven-tion Day.

The walk will pro-vide survivors of suicide the chance to reach out, share their stories, and remember those they’ve lost.

The agenda for the event is informal, Sui-cide Prevention Com-mittee member and mental health clinician Mary Ramsey said.

“It’s kind of an open mic thing if people want to share stories,” she said.

The event will fea-ture a video presenta-tion of a TED Talk by Sergeant Kevin Briggs of the California Highway Patrol who worked on San Fran-cisco’s Golden Gate Bridge for years, and his interactions with people contemplating suicide there.

There will also be information available

about the different resources the Nicola Valley has to offer for suicide prevention.

Ramsey said it’s important for people to know the signs of someone contemplating suicide, how they can help and who they can reach out to.

If there is immi-nent risk of someone attempting suicide, call 911 or take them to the emergency room.

If there is no immi-nent risk but the signs are present, local people can access counselling services such as Nicola Family Therapy and Interior Health’s adult mental health and child and youth mental health departments at no cost.

Local bands also provide their own coun-sellors as well as elders who may be able to help.

The Crisis Interven-tion and Suicide Pre-vention Centre of B.C. provides a 24-hour-a-day crisis hotline at 1-800-784-2433 (SUI-CIDE) with over 100 languages available.

“We do actually have a lot of resources in our community,” Ramsey said.

The theme of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day is “One world connected.”

“It takes a lot of people to be part of the prevention,” Ramsey said. “Even for people to reach out if they’re not connected, they’re isolating, [and] that’s often a big part of mental health. People become very isolated, particularly with depression. So, building those connections and reaching out, whether those connections are family, friends — every-

one being aware, as well as professionals.”

World Suicide Pre-vention Day was started in 2003 and takes place each year on Sept. 10.

The memorial walk is the second annual event held in Merritt to mark the day.

Last year’s event saw a panel discussion; pre-sentations by members of social and health agencies on myths and facts around suicide; a candlelight vigil for loved ones lost to sui-cide; and a video pre-sentation on handling concern for someone who might be thinking about suicide.

“We just want to build on that and keep the awareness out there,” Ramsey said.

This year’s event will also feature the kite from last year, and peo-ple can write the names of loved ones lost to sui-cide on pins and attach them to the kite.

The kite is an inter-national symbol of sui-cide prevention.

This year’s event also marks the World Health Organization’s release of the World Suicide

Report, which states approximately a million people a year die by suicide.

The 194 member nations of the World Health Organization have committed to reducing their suicide rates by 10 per cent by the year 2020.

About 500 people die by suicide every year in B.C., according to the B.C. division of the Canadian Mental Health Association.

The event begins at 6 p.m., and the memo-rial walk begins and ends at Spirit Square.

Warning signs of suicide

Talking or thinking •about deathClinical depression •that worsensSudden switch from •extreme sadness to extreme calm or even happinessLosing interest in •things that typically bring joyTying up loose ends•Saying goodbyes•Engaging in reck-•less behaviours that tempt fate

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If you regularly read the news from a number of sources, you may regularly feel appalled at what goes on in the world.

While I really do think it’s valuable for people to be exposed to points of view that aren’t their own,

I also think everyone has a threshold for the amount of bad news they can handle.

There’s an idea in psychology that posits the more bad news you watch/read/listen to, the more likely you are to think bad things happen more often than they actually do.

The term “mean world syndrome” was coined by University of Pennsylvania communications profes-sor George Gerbner to describe this effect, spe-cifically as it related to vio-lence in mass media.

While that doesn’t nec-essarily mean news media, you can see how the idea

carries over.The more you are

exposed to the idea that there is violence “out there” in the world, the more you fear said vio-lence — even though you can look at the factual data and see the very things you fear are not nearly as likely to happen to you as, well, non-violent events.

In other words, in Mer-ritt, you’re more likely to have your coffee paid for in a drive through by the stranger in front of you than be punched by a stranger in a mugging.

Mean world syndrome is one of the end results of Gerbner’s umbrella ‘Cul-

tivation Theory,” which looks at how looking at television changes how we think, feel and behave long-term.

The main idea that theory rests on is the more TV you watch, the more likely you are to equate the reality portrayed on TV with real life.

Of course, we know life on TV isn’t like life at all. The issue arises in trying to reconcile expectations and misperceptions with how things are actually going.

If we want to extend this theory to news media, we may not have to look much further than the availability heuristic.

This is the mental short-cut people take to form opinions using examples that most readily come to mind, and simultaneously attaching more importance to examples that are readily available.

While recent informa-tion is typically readily recalled, it isn’t necessarily the most important infor-mation available to form an opinion on.

The more a certain instance comes to mind or the more readily the example can be recalled, the more likely it is to influ-ence your opinions.

Bleak summer for coastal ferry remake

VICTORIA – There was an uproar in the B.C. legislature this spring when Transportation Minister Todd Stone went ahead with $19 million in cuts to low-usage coastal ferry routes.

The plan had been laid out in detail before last year’s election. It targeted sailings where ridership was in the low teens or even single digits. On some sailings the Transport Can-ada-mandated crew outnumbered the passengers.

Despite the cries of doom, most of the sailing reductions have been managed – with one glaring excep-tion. The Discovery Coast Circle Tour route saw its ferry from Port Hardy to Bella Coola replaced, using the smallest vessel in the BC Ferries fleet, the open-decked Nimpkish.

This move wasn’t a direct response to low usage, a chronic issue with some of the minor route sailings along the coast. It was to avoid order-ing a replacement for the Queen of Chilliwack, which sailed directly between Port Hardy and Bella Coola.

This summer the first leg was consolidated with the Northern Expedition, the vessel that replaced the doomed Queen of the North on the Inside Passage run up to Prince Rupert. At Bella Bella, after a layover of a couple of hours, the Nimpkish took over with space for 16 standard vehicles on its deck and a midnight arrival time in Bella Coola.

The direct route had been mainly used by European tourists, who sailed from the Lower Mainland to Victo-ria, drove the length of the Island, ferried to Bella Coola and drove through the rugged Chilcotin to Wil-liams Lake and back down south to complete the circle tour.

It’s not all bad news out there, I swear!

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The new route incorporated stops in remote outposts Ocean Falls and Shearwater, making it even longer. Warnings came early.

“That’s where 90 per cent of the [BC Ferries] money is being lost, on the milk runs, and that’s the part they are keeping,” Petrus Rykes, a tourism operator at Anahim Lake for 40 years, said in March. “The part they’ve cancelled was at 70 per cent capacity, the second highest of all the fleet routes.”

Reports of a bad slump have come to pass. The changes meant bookings couldn’t be made until April, too late for most international travelers.

A survey by Bella Coola Valley Tourism in mid-summer found most operators losing business, from 10 to 90 per cent. A bus tour of Canadian seniors heading west from Williams Lake was ter-minated after 14 years. One tourism operator on Highway 20 is con-sidering closing down.

Stone and his fam-ily took the new route themselves in early August, with the min-ister offering sunny

reports on his blog.Stone summed up

his experience this way:“At the end of the

day, my assessment is that the Nimpkish is a good tourism product if tourists are made fully aware as to the type of service it pro-vides. If correct expec-tations are set, I believe the Nimpkish can be marketed as a valuable tourism component of the Discovery Coast Circle Tour.

“The decision to do this rests squarely on the shoulders of the tourism industry and tourism operators who need to decide whether or not they want this service to work, to grow and to be viable in order to capture a share of the thousands of international tour-ists looking for exactly the kind of adventure the Nimpkish pro-vides.”

Got that, Discovery Coast tourism folks? If this milk run doesn’t work next year, it will be your fault. Heck, the Nimpkish has free snacks and drinks for your 10-hour voyage, much of it in the dark.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Success of ferry run shirked by province

When we read headlines and stories about murder, terrorism, abductions and stabbings, we may overestimate the likelihood of these things happening.

The heuristic exists because it can be a useful way of form-ing opinions, but sometimes it goes haywire when the frequen-cy of the event does not indi-cate its probability in real life.

There are far, far more deaths with unremarkable causes, but they don’t make the news.

This availability can cloud even the most reasonable per-

son’s judgement and lead to a negative outlook.

To counteract this negativ-ity or prevent it from casting a dark shadow on your world, you don’t have to disconnect from the Internet, cancel your cable, avoid all conversations about current events or move to a deserted island.

But you do need to keep perspective. (If you’re starting to believe everyone out there is a diabolical opportunist waiting to strike, perhaps limiting your viewing time as well isn’t a bad idea.)

You could also seek out more positive news stories, which,

though they don’t make the front page or lead the 6 o’clock news, are in no short supply.

The world can definitely be a scary place, but what we need to remember is that it’s the scary stuff that makes the mass media’s news.

To some, this kind of think-ing affirms that there must be some truth to the idea that ignorance is bliss. To me, it’s all about a balanced perspective. It’s when that balance tips in one direction or the other — over-saturated or ignorant — that we lose sight of the bigger picture, the real diversity of the world we live in.

From Page 6

Seek balance in the stories you follow

SETTING IT STRAIGHT

In the special section on the Nicola Valley Fall Fair and Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo in the Thursday, Aug. 28 edition of the Merritt Her-ald, credit for the photo with the story Fall fair preserves agricultural traditions should have been attributed to the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives.

The Herald apologizes for the error.

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Pickets were bran-dished instead of pencils at public schools Tues-day after an attempt at mediated talks to resolve the teachers strike collapsed over the weekend, ending hopes classes could start on schedule.

School district administrators warned parents of children requiring alternate child care to plan for a lengthy shutdown of schools and to not assume the labour dis-pute will be resolved in a matter of days.

Veteran mediator Vince Ready walked away from the explor-atory negotiations Satur-day, saying the two sides were at “an impasse” and simply too far apart – particularly on wages and benefits – for medi-ation to be productive.

BC Teachers’ Feder-ation president Jim Iker said the two sides are just one per cent apart on wages.

The government offer is seven per cent over six years, while the union wants eight per cent over five.

But Education Min-ister Peter Fassbender said the BCTF demand is still nearly twice what other public sector unions have settled for once benefit demands are included.

The province has also taken a $1,200 signing bonus off the table, while the union still wants $5,000, which makes up a big chunk of what the government says is a $300-million gulf between the posi-tions,

The province has offered a $75-million Learning Improvement Fund to help address special needs but the union wants much more for special needs and to settle grievances.

Another challenge to a negotiated settlement

remains the govern-ment’s pending appeal of a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that it violated the union’s bar-gaining rights in 2002 when it stripped provi-sions on class size and support.

Iker claimed the BCTF has reduced its demands by $125 mil-lion, including a cut in the size of its proposed fund to settle grievances, while the government offered no meaning-ful moves in return and “squandered” the chance at a deal.

He said the province wants new contract language that will “nul-lify” the union’s legal victories on class size and composition and circumvent any future appeal court ruling in teachers’ favour.

“B.C. teachers will not bargain away everything that the B.C. Supreme Court has already awarded us and we will not jeopardize any future court deci-sion,” Iker said.

“The government must back off that unreasonable request and invest money in the system now.”

Fassbender again insisted the province won’t legislate the teach-ers back to work, saying it would keep the gov-ernment and union “on the same dysfunctional treadmill” they’ve been on for 30 years.

“Negotiating a settle-ment requires union leaders to stand in front of their members and explain what has been achieved at the bargain-ing table,” he said.

“I worry the BCTF leadership is actually counting on government to legislate an end to this strike so they can avoid having a difficult conversation with their members about what is realistic and achiev-able.”

He had previ-ously urged the union to agree to open schools

on time this week as part of a two-week truce while mediation could continue.

That possibility evap-orated when Ready said he saw no route to an agreement and walked away.

“The BCTF leader-ship has stubbornly refused every effort to reach a fair deal and they have even refused to give teach-ers a chance to vote on suspending the pickets while an agreement is mediated,” Fassbender said.

Parents have begun signing up for a govern-ment offer of $40 per child under age 13 for

each day schools are closed.

The lump sum pay-ments are to come after the strike ends and con-sume all the $12 million a day in strike savings the government would have amassed going forward.

The B.C. Federation of Labour on Tuesday announced “Solidarity” rallies in Surrey Tues-day, Kelowna Wednes-day, Prince George Thursday and Vancou-ver on Friday.

President Jim Sin-clair said the federation will also meet Thursday to discuss more potential ways to assist the teach-ers.

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Entertainer Mat Duffus swallowed a sword as one of his magic tricks for his audience at Spirit Square on Aug. 29.

Besides sword-swallowing and other, less dangerous-looking magic tricks, Duffus also sang popular songs for the audience, members of whom were commissioned to participate in a dancing contest and to sing along.

Duffus was the final performer in the chamber of commerce and city’s joint Music in the Square series, which wrapped up with another lunchtime performance on Saturday.

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Public Notice is given to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Director from each of the following Electoral Areas:

"A" (Wells Gray Country), "B" (Thompson Headwaters), "E" (Bonaparte Plateau), "I" (Blue Sky Country) "J" (Copper Desert Country), “L”, “M”, “N”, "O" (Lower North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers and the Peaks)

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Tasha Zimmer-man is an enthusiastic and devoted youth volunteer at the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop. At the thrift shop, Tasha can frequently be found managing the cash register, something she enjoys.

Working at the thrift shop has given her an opportunity to develop her social skills and gain experi-ence interacting with customers.

Tasha is also active in other vol-unteer roles within the community. She has volunteered with the local soup kitchen since 2012 and more recently became involved with the community food bank. She finished Grade 9 in the spring and looks forward to continuing to volun-teer when she enters Grade 10. Following secondary school, Tasha hopes to go into business and she sees volunteering as an important asset

toward this goal. Tasha has a true

love for music. She plays the trumpet and has participated in vocal jazz, the com-munity band, concert band and jazz band. One of Tasha’s fel-low volunteers is a very close family member — her mom, Heidi Zimmerman. Heidi fills the public-ity position on the auxiliary’s executive. She has been a great influence for Tasha, providing advice at the thrift shop. Tasha describes working with her mom as a lot of fun.

One of the ben-efits of volunteering

for Tasha has been the opportunity to get to know other individuals within the community – both youth and senior vol-unteers. Although the youth attend second-ary school together, volunteering gives them the opportunity to get to know each other within a differ-ent setting.

“Working with the auxiliary has been great because I’m closer to my other youth volunteers,” Tasha said. “Now that we work togeth-er, we connect.”

Courtesy of NVHCA volunteer Brittney Parks

Tasha Zimmerman, left, and her mom Heidi, right, both vol-unteer with the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary. Submitted

Prospective mine workers get leg up on competition

Operating a heavy haul truck can feel like driving a house, and for the four weeks in August, a handful of Merritt-area students trained to use the mas-sive machine with a million-dollar simulator.

The simulator was parked outside NVIT, where six clients of the Aboriginal Mentoring & Training Association (AMTA) took part in a haul truck operator pro-gram, which is designed to increase their qualifi-cations for employment as operators of the trucks, Nadine Israel, regional manager for the B.C. southern region of AMTA, told the Herald.

Student Ray Cam-eron, 43, said it was intimidating to step into the simulator for the first time.

“It’s like noth-ing you’ve ever done before,” he said.

The Ashcroft man had no experience with heavy haul trucks prior to taking this course, but said after running a drywall company for 25 years, he was tired of the hustle and bustle of the job.

“[It’s] never too late to start over,” he said.

He said the simu-

lator predominantly trains people for emer-gency situations.

The motion-based simulator recreates vari-ous real-life scenarios on a 180-degree screen. It also mimics various weather conditions a truck operator would experience on the job, such as fog, rain and snow.

Students feel the effects of driving up or downhill and over rocks or a berm, program instructor Monte Smith said. The simulator even reacts to changing weather conditions.

“You feel slippery conditions, you feel spinning, sliding, you can tell the difference if you’re empty or loaded

— it’s quite remark-able,” Smith said.

He said over the course of a 30-minute simulator run, students are exposed to more sit-uations than they would be exposed to operating a real haul truck over the course of a year.

“They’re exposed to everything, and lots of it,” he said.

The program also involves plenty of classroom work. It ran five days per week and students trained on the simulator twice daily. They were also given mock interviews as part of the program.

At the end of the program, the students received their haul truck operator certifi-

cates from College of the Rockies, in addition to certificates in other areas such as first aid and WHMIS.

The simulator training helps give the students a competitive edge on the job market.

Israel said each employer has their own qualification require-ments for haul truck operator positions, but not all demand a certifi-cation to be hired.

Mines will have on-site training for haul truck operators, but this training shows an employer a prospec-tive employee is serious about the job, Smith said.

By Michael PotestioTHe HeRAld

[email protected]

Merrittonian Frank Clarke takes a turn on a haul truck simulator, which was parked outside NVIT in August while a haul truck operator program was offered to Aboriginal Mentoring & Training Association (AMTA) clients as part of a collabortative effort between NVIT, AMTA and College of the Rockies. Michael Potestio/Herald

See ‘Simulator’ Page 13


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She said the arsenic con-

centration tested far below a national guideline for human consumption.

Tests released the previ-ous week indicated higher levels of selenium in the gonads and livers of fish meant someone who con-sumed more than a cup a day of those fish organs would exceed human con-sumption guidelines, but not if they just ate the flesh.

The Aug. 4 breach of

the tailings pond dam caused concern among First Nations and other fishery users that Fraser River salmon might be contami-nated.

The province is shifting to an audit role as Mount Polley mine owner Imperial Metals embarks on a long-term monitoring plan that McGuire said is required to measure any potential impacts on aquatic life.

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Cameron said this certification makes students such as him-self employable at any mine.

The AMTA pro-gram is held as a collab-orative effort with the College of the Rockies, which administers the course and owns the simulator. NVIT plays host to the program as part of a memorandum of understanding with College of the Rockies and AMTA.

“Our colleges agree to work together on projects that benefit the community,” NVIT

dean John Chenoweth said.

This is the first time this program has been held at NVIT.

The simulator pro-gram wrapped in Mer-ritt on Aug. 29.

The College of the Rockies’ haul truck operator program has been up and running for about a year and has graduated more than 100 students.

AMTA assists aboriginal people in accessing training and employment opportuni-ties in natural resource sectors, predominantly the mining industry, Israel said.

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The province is con-templating changing how it punishes pubs, restaurants and liquor stores that violate liquor rules that ban over-serv-ing and selling to minors.

Business owners have asked government for a more flexible penalty system and a month-long online consultation running to Sept. 30 asks stakeholders for input on the options.

One possibility to be explored is lower or higher penalties.

According to a government discussion paper released Friday, B.C. penalties are stiffer than most other prov-inces.

“Decreasing penal-ties would bring British Columbia in closer align-ment with the average among the provinces,” it says, noting government must balance business hardship with the need for deterrence for public safety.

A first offence for a B.C. liquor establish-ment typically means a one- to three-day suspen-sion for overcrowding and 10 days or a $7,500 fine for selling to a minor (the first-offence maxi-

mum is $10,000 and 15 days for serving minors.)

Alberta bars have a choice of paying a fine or serving a suspension – which is one of the ideas up for consider-ation – and most opera-tors there choose the fine, which is typically $500 to $1,500 on a public safety first offence.

The stiffest penalties are in Ontario, where suspensions of 21 days and longer are common.

Another issue is per-ceived unfairness of the current system for differ-ent business types.

Food-primary outlets can keep on serving food during a suspension, while liquor-primary bars and retail stores must close entirely.

That raises the ques-tion of whether fines are a better option, the paper says.

It adds the penalties must spur liquor viola-tors to voluntary compli-ance and not be so low they’re merely treated as a cost of doing business.

Fines or suspensions get more onerous with repeat offences, poten-tially leading to licence cancellations.

But a second offence is only counted as such if it happens within 12 months of the first one

– after a year the slate is clean.

One option is to increase that period to two or three years, which would put more pres-sure on repeat offend-ers whose subsequent penalties would be more severe.

Another question asks if repeat offences should be fines rather than sus-

pensions.The consultation is

in response to recom-mendations flowing from the liquor policy review headed by BC Liberal MLA John Yap.

“We have been asking for review of the penalty schedule for a while,” said Jeff Guignard, executive director of the Alliance of Beverage

Licensees, which repre-sents a broad spectrum of bars, stores and other liquor sellers.

He said a $7,000 fine for failing to check an ID could be a month of profit for a mom-and-pop rural liquor store in northern B.C., but negli-gible to a big Vancouver bar.

Guignard also favours

some mechanism to reward an outlet’s good compliance over past years, perhaps akin to how motorists with a long crash-free record build up safe driving dis-counts with ICBC.

There were 13,415 inspections of liquor licensees last year, result-ing in just under 400 contravention notices or

nearly three per cent of inspections. But of those, less than half (171) led to enforcement action being taken.

The most common violation in recent years has been supplying liquor to minors, fol-lowed by permitting an intoxicated person to remain on the premises.

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“Temperament lies behind mood; behind will lies the fate of character. Then behind both, the influ-ence of family, the tyranny of culture; and finally the power of climate and envi-ronment; and we are free, only to the extent we rise above these.”

— John Burroughs Do you ever find

yourself or someone close to you is in a bad mood? There can be many causes for this,

ranging from life events to hormonal changes. Some people get into a bad mood when things do not go their way. A bad mood has ruined many an evening out, a family fun day, or an entire weekend.

Must we be held hostage to a bad mood until it has run its course? Only if we do nothing to try to change it. Regardless of what has triggered it, it is our thoughts that keep it going. Negative thoughts tend to beget more negative thoughts, so it is easy to fall into a downward spiral. Once a bad mood hits, we may not feel like doing the very things that would bring us out of it.

When we are in a bad mood, it is like

some aspect of our-selves is running a brainwashing program designed to keep us in that spot. We can escape the cycle and shift our mood by changing our thoughts.

We can decide to let go of hurt or anger we are carrying towards another, decide to just let it go and have a good day.

We can decide that for the next few hours

we will stop think-ing about whatever is bringing us down. Imagine putting the issue away in a file folder to bring out later so it is not in the way of what we want to do now.

We can shift per-spective, asking our-selves if this issue will matter at all to us one year from now. If not, then it is simply not worth letting it ruin our

day.Finally, we can

decide that we are going to stay in the present moment, not thinking about the past or worrying about the future. This day will never come again, so it is best to be really sure how we want to spend it.

Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning psychotherapist.

Change your mind, change your mood

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(NC) — Canadians spend one third of our lives asleep, yet too many of us sleep on older, unsuitable mat-tresses, either because we’re putting off buying a new one or because we just don’t think about it. We toss and turn all night or wake up with aches and pains, feeling tired and uncomfort-able, when we should be refreshed and energetic. We accommodate bad sleep and its effects as normal.

Psychologist and life coach Dr. Jim Gavin of Concordia Univer-sity says it’s time to stop undervaluing sleep.

“People today are chronically sleep deprived. The result is they’re tired and stressed out more than they need to be. The goal is to achieve better balance by finding ways to build sleep into your schedule and by setting up the right conditions and environment to sleep well,” he said.

According to Sleep Country Canada, every-

one has their own style of sleeping, and their own unique require-ments for support, tem-perature and comfort. Add a sleeping partner to the mix and the sleep situation becomes quite complex. The good news is there are options to address people’s sleep issues and deliver a bet-ter night’s sleep for all.

Hot or cold sleepers

On a cold night we tend to bundle up with blankets, but our bodies burn calories through the night and can start to overheat. Mattress and pillow technologies have evolved to regulate temperature and wick away moisture. With the right mattress and pillow, hot and cold sleepers can stay asleep longer without the restlessness that comes with tem-perature fluctuations.

Restless partner

Research shows couples suffer 50 per cent more sleep distur-

bances if they share a bed, but some relief is in sight. Mattresses with pocket coils or memory foam absorb movement from a restless partner, enabling you both to sleep more soundly.

Aches and pains

For those suffering from pain, it’s impor-tant to consult with a health professional. In many cases, part of the solution is to look for a mattress with the right supportive structure to cradle your body and keep it in perfect align-ment. Don’t underes-timate the importance of pillows. Look for the right pillow to support your neck. There are pil-lows specifically designed for back, stomach and side sleepers.

“Sleep is a very personal thing, but it’s an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Too many people suffer with the wrong mattress and pillows when they don’t have to,” said Christine Magee, president and

co-founder of Sleep Country Canada.

Magee said over the last 20 years, mattresses and pillows have evolved to suit the needs of all sleeping styles.

“The right bed can make a huge difference to the quality of your life, your work and your health,” Magee added.

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Kiss your sleep issues goodnightTips to keep fall fun painless

Now is the time to make the most of the out-doors before dark nights and cold weather send us inside to hibernate for the winter. Whether you’ve been active all summer or are just getting started, don’t let aches and pains hold you back from getting out there.

What many might not realize is these pains could be the result of osteoarthritis. Arthritis affects one in six Canadian adults, and it can start earlier than you’d think. In fact, 56 per cent of Canadians with arthritis are under age 65. Osteoarthritis is the most common type and it occurs when natural wear and tear causes our bones to rub against each other, leading to pain, inflammation, and stiffness.

So what can we do about it? Plenty. 1. Pace Yourself – Alternate strenuous activities

with lighter ones, and take breaks to reduce the stress on painful joints and allow weakened muscles to rest.

2. Stimulate Your Senses – Exposing trouble spots to heat and cold can ease symptoms. Try warm baths or a hot water bottle to relieve pain by relaxing muscles and improving circulation, or ice packs to reduce swelling and numb the nerves that detect pain.

3. Take Care of Yourself – Try non-prescription pain relievers to relieve the pain so you can keep doing what you love. For example, new Advil Arthritis Pain provides, fast and effective relief of osteoarthritis by targeting pain at the site of inflam-mation in order to help keep you going.

If you are experiencing regular joint pain, speak with your doctor to get a formal diagnosis and find the appropriate program to help manage your pain.

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56th Annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo filled

with exciting action and outrageous antics

PHOTOS

(Clockwise from the top) Oodles of youngsters took part in the shoe scramble during Sunday’s intermission. Champion Cooper Harrington receives encouragement from Tanya Starrs and Gerry Cooper in the mutton bustin’ event. Cache Creek’s Ginelle Talarico wins the ladies barrel racing. Merritt Centennials coaches/trainer Luke Pierce, Kim Penner and Joe Martin try their hands at calf dressing. John Mueller from Frankfurt, Germany had a go at mechanical surfing. Bull rider Brock Radford from DeWinton, Alberta gets great air on board his bull Top Shelf. Get down rodeo clown Jayson Charters shares a quiet moment with two-and-a-half year-old rodeo fan Whitney Wall from Merritt. C+ Rodeo’s Alamo gets the better of Ponoka, Alberta’s Luke Butterfield in the saddle bronc competition. Rose Howard shows great form on the mechanical bull. Travis Reay from Mayerthorpe, Alberta goes down on his draw in the steer wrestling event. Ian Webster/Herald

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS

Bareback Dusty Lavalley Bezanson, Alta. 82.5 pts. $905Steer Wrestling Jesse Lawes Provost, Alta. 4.4 secs. $1,383Saddle Bronc Rylan Geiger Bracken, Sask. 79.5 pts. $1,007Tie-Down Roping Chad Johnson Del Bonita, Alta. 7.9 secs. $1,383Ladies Barrel Racing Ginelle Talarico Cache Creek, B.C. 15.749 secs. $982Bull Riding Tyler Thomson Black Diamond, Alta. 83.5 pts. $939Boys Steer Riding Chanse Switzer Hazenmore, Sask. 79.0 pts. $281

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By Ian WebsterTHE HERALD

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Okay. It’s pre-season. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

That said, it’s hard not to be more than a little optimis-tic about the fortunes of this year’s Merritt Centennials following their highly-entertaining intra-squad game Saturday and a pair of exhibition wins (6-5 OT, 7-2) over their cross-Connector rivals, the West Kelowna Warriors, on Sunday and Monday respectively.

The Red-White game on Saturday (see lower right) demon-strated that the 2014-15 version of the Cents might just have the scor-ing prowess and full-tilt offence that is a requi-site in today’s run-and-gun BCHL.

A total of 13 goals — the majority by rook-ies — in their two pre-season victories over the Warriors seemed to re-affirm that Cents coach-es Luke Pierce and Joe Martin have done some capable recruiting.

The toughest task for Pierce and Martin might just be paring down the numbers to the league requisite of 22 players by the start of the regular season on September 27.

“It’s been tough just getting down to 28 so far [from 40 at the start of training camp],” Pierce said following his team’s pair of weekend wins.

“There’s a lot of players who deserve to still be playing exhi-bition games in our league,” Pierce said. “At the moment, we can only hope that the deci-sions we’ve made so far are the right ones.”

On Sunday, in West Kelowna, a rookie-laden Centennials squad jumped out to a quick 3-1 lead after 20 minutes, thanks to goals by Cooper Prechal, Jake Holland and Nick Fidanza.

The Warriors got to within one with the only goal of the second period, but Cameron Obcena would restore Merritt’s two-goal lead early in the third.

West Kelowna’s young guns weren’t about to roll over, how-ever, and they scored the next three goals to take a 5-4 lead into the late stages of regulation play.

Brandon Duhaime, from Parland, Florida, tied things at 5-5 with 21.8 seconds remaining in the third period, and Dustin Cochrane tallied the game-winner at 2:28 of three-on-three action.

Spencer Eschyschyn and Anthony Pupplo shared the win in net for the Centennials who narrowly outshot their opponents 38-35.

“I thought we domi-nated the first period, and then were guilty of feeling a bit too good about ourselves,” Pierce said. “[West Kelowna] played real hard in the second and third peri-ods and deserved to take a lead.

“When we tied it up with 20 seconds to go, our bench was all jump-ing and excited. We had the only good chance in overtime and took advantage of it. It was an exciting, entertaining hockey game.”

In front of a good-sized pre-season crowd at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Monday, the Cents fell behind early against the Warriors but finished with a roar, scoring six unanswered goals in the final 28 minutes of the game and outshooting the opposition 49 to 18.

After surrender-ing the only goal of the opening period on Monday, Merritt got on the board in the early stages of the second with Colin Grannery tallying his third goal of training camp.

Adam Tracey and Matt Foley would also score in the second peri-od to give Merritt a 3-2 lead after 40 minutes.

The floodgates opened in the third as the Cents found the back of the Warriors’ net four more times. Merritt goal scorers were John Schiavo, Scott Munro, Malik Kaila and Nick McCabe.

Merritt’s own Kristian Stead went the distance in net for the

Centennials, stopping 16 of 18 West Kelowna shots, including one bril-liant save in the third period on a cross-ice one-timer that had goal written all over it.

“I didn’t think we were very good in the first period,” Pierce said, “and we talked to the guys in the intermission about not cheating the game — about finishing checks, avoiding odd-man rushes and so on.

“I thought we had a lot of good chances in the second period but didn’t score that much. it all sort of broke loose in the third and pucks started going in.

“It’s all a process about building momen-tum in a game, and I think that we did a good job of that.”

Pierce had some good words to say about Schiavo, the 20-year-old BCHL rookie who fol-lowed up his three-goal intra-squad perfor-mance Saturday with a goal and two helpers on Monday.

“[John’s] a real nice addition for us. You can tell that he was involved in an NHL develop-ment camp this summer. He skates hard, passes hard, back checks hard. He’s got his own set of individual skills and a

great set of hands, but he doesn’t stand around relying on them. He plays a complete game.”

Asked whether some of the Cents’ 11 return-ing players are on the bubble at all, Pierce said, “I want them all to stay, but at the same time, we wnt to give ourselves the best chance to win.

“If we get a sense — on or off the ice — that they’re not here for the right reasons...well, I think there are some other kids who definitely deserve to play. The vets definitely need to make sure their habits are good.”

Pierce said that all of his veteran players will see action this coming weekend in one of both exhibition games against the Trail Smoke Eaters.

Friday night, the Cents and Smokies tangle in Osoyoos at 7 p.m. Saturday, they’re in Merritt for a 7:30 p.m. start.

Pierce hopes to be down to his 22-man limit by Sunday. The team will have a full week to practise prior to their final pre-season game against the Penticton Vees at the South Okanagan Events Centre at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Intra-squad game a dandy

CENTS’ EXHIBITION GAME SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 31

7:00 Merritt 6 West Kelowna 5 (OT) @ Royal LePage Place, West Kelowna

Monday, September 1

7:00 Merritt 7 West Kelowna 2 @ Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Friday, September 5

7:00 Merritt vs Trail Smoke Eaters @ Osoyoos Arena, Osoyoos

Saturday, September 6

7:30 Merritt vs Trail Smoke Eaters @ Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Sunday, September 14

5:30 Merritt vs Penticton Vees @ South Okanagan E.C., Penticton

Cents’ exhibition season off to a great start

OH, MY! John Shiavo’s third goal of the intra-squad game was an audacious through-the-legs top-shelfer. Schiavo, 20, is from Long Island, New York. Ian Webster/Herald

STRONG SHOWING Forward Nick Fidanza, seen in action against the West Kelowna Warriors on Monday, is one of several rookies who have impressed during the Merritt Centennials’ training camp this year. Fidanza, from Kamloops, played for the Chase Heat of the KIJHL last season. Ian Webster/Herald

By Ian WebsterTHE HERALD

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The Merritt Centennials training camp intra-squad game on Saturday night started off slowly and a bit scrambly, but ended with plenty of razzle and dazzle.

Once the ice chips had finally settled, it was the White team with a 7-5 victory over Red.

“Early on, I thought it was going to be a 2-1 game. There wasn’t a lot happening,” Cents head coach and GM Luke Pierce said. “After the first period, we talked to the guys

about what we wanted to see improve and they settled in pretty well. There were mistakes made, and it was nice to see players capitalizing and get-ting goals.”

Leading the scoring parade for the White team was 20-year-old John Schiavo with a hat trick. Other White markmen were vet-erans Adam Tracey and Daniel Nachbaur along with rookies Nick McCabe and Nick Fidanza.

Picking up assists for the White team were Tracey, Cooper Prechal, Rhett Willcox, Chad Johnson and Matt Foley.

Newcomer Colin Grannery led the Red team in scor-ing with a pair, while Cents’ returnees Jake Clifford and Diego Cuglietta and rookie Jake Holland all tallied once. Helpers came from Braden Fuller (2), Josh Teves (2), Clifford and Brandon Duhaime.

Jonah Imoo and Spencer Eschyschyn shared the goaltending load for the Red team while Anthony Pupplo and Kristian Stead split the 60-plus min-utes for the winning White side.

Shots on goal were 40 to 34 in favour of Red.

LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUPLiving with the Loss Support

Group Wednesday 7:00pm

-8:45pm #12-2025 Granite

Ave, Merritt - Call Marilyn at

250-378-3513.

COMMUNITY GARDENSCheck out the Community

Garden and experience a

relaxing outdoor yoga adven-

ture among the plants. Every

Thursday 5:15 - 5:45 pm. A

new instructor every week.

The gardens are located

behind the hospital.

NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKETNicola Valley Farmers

Market 9:00 a.m. to 2:00

p.m. ever y Saturday rain

or shine, in the parking lot

beside the Baillie House.

Come down and enjoy

fresh home grown veggies,

flowers, baking, arts and

crafts made and grown here

in our Nicola Valley.

A great place to socialize

and enjoy the day. Vendors

call Market Manager: Lang

Mackenzie 250-939-8605

or Sue 250-378-2031

RISING FROM THE ASHESF ire relief fundraisers

for Earth Walker Spiritual

Shop. You can either donate

money to the bank account

set up at CIBC or drop off

your bottle donations to the

bottle depot.

SPENCES BRIDGE FARMER MARKET

Spences Bridge Farmers

and Flea Market - Sundays

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at

Spences Bridge Community

Hall on Hwy #8, May to

October.

MERRITT DANCE SOCIETYOngoing pre-registration.

For more information con-

tact Selena at 250-378-

7266

MERRITT MINOR HOCKEYRegister for the 2014/15

season at merrittminorhock-

ey.com. Call 250-378-6827

for more information

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDThe Navy League is in need

of officer’s and volunteers

to help out with our growing

Cadet Corps.

Our children are age 9

to 13 and we meet every

Wednesday night from 6

p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have

past experience or are inter-

ested in becoming a part of

our Corps please contact us.

Ellen 250-280-6944, Debra

250-280-4086 or email at

[email protected]

KNITWITSLove to knit or crochet? Or

are you a novice interest-

ed in learning more about

knitting or crocheting in a

friendly and welcoming set-

ting? Come on down to

Brambles Bakery Thursday

evenings. Bring your yarn

and needles and join in

the fun.

COURTHOUSE ARTGALLERYThe Valley Visual Arts (VVA)

will be holding a weekly cre-

ative art session, in the art-

ists room at the Art Gallery,

every Thursday between 4

p.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone

welcome to stop in and see

their work.

MARVELLOUS MUTTSMar vel lous Mutts &

Rehoming Merritt Branch,

are always looking for fos-

ter families. If you would

like to help by fostering a

fur-kid, until they find a fur-

ever home, please contact

Margie at newbark_rescue@

hotmail.com.

NV REMOTE CONTROL FLYERWe 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.

MERRITT SENIOR CENTREWeekly schedule is as fol-

lows: Monday: Crib & Whist

7 p.m. Tuesday: Bingo 1

p.m., Duplicate Bridge 7

p.m. Wednesday: Carpet

Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court

Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor

Curling 1 p.m. (third week

- shut-in lucheon) Friday:

Rummoli & Games 7 p.m.

All seniors welcome.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH1899 Quilchena Ave.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sundays - for children ages

4 to 8 years. Children learn

of God’s love through stor-

ies, music, crafts and fun.

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

Archery PracticeTuesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Gun RangeContact BJ Moore for more info250-280-0304BrowniesMondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410CMHA - Merritt ClubhouseFireside Center - 2026 Granite Ave.Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pmShirley 250-378-5660Central School PacFirst Tuesday 7 p.m. Lunchroom - 250-378-4892Community ChoirMondays 7 p.m. - Fall to SpringCollettville Elementary - 250-378-9899Court Whist - Fun GameWednesdays 7 p.m.at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776Crossroads Youth Min. Tuesdays 7 - 9 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911Drop-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.Girl GuidesWednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Living With Loss Support GroupNo meeting in June, July, & August. Sup-port still available. Call Marilyn at 250-378-3513Merritt 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 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn BowlingSun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m.2050 Merritt Ave. 250-378-2095Merritt Moms PrenatalPost Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - rideE: [email protected]: #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 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in BusinessSecond Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist SocietyThird Thursday - 7:00 p.m.NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.caN.V. 4-H ClubSecond Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.Central School - 250-378-5028Nicola Valley Better BreathersThird Wednesdays 1 p.m.Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894

NVCACMeets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery. 250-378-6515 www.nvartscouncil.comN.V. Dirt Riders AssociationLast Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi - Scott: 250-378-3502 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m.2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.)Third Wednesday 7 p.m.2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.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, 250-378-2536 PathfindersMondays 6:00 - 7:30 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 1:00 p.m. - Down-stairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788Rotary Club of MerrittEvery Thursday - NoonBrambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers GuildTamarack Gardens every other Thursday at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787. Rotary Club of Merritt - SunriseEvery Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniors’ Mixed CurlingMondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-6779Soup BowlTuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Anglican Church HallSparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410Teen Centre / FiresideThursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m. 250-378-5660Valley Scrapbooking250-936-8298Valley Visual Artists General club informationFran McMurchy - 250-378-4230Vintage Car Club - MerrittSecond Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.Anglican Church HallAl 378-7402 Jack 378-2662 Ska-Lu-La WorkshopAl - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195

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THE CHURCHES OFMERRITT WELCOME YOU

Crossroads Community Church

Merritt Baptist Church 2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme)

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Church

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

Trinity United Church

7 Day Weather Forecast for Merritt, BC - Thursday, March 14 - Wednesday, March 20, 2013

• STAIN GLASS• SUN CATCHERS• NIGHT LIGHTS• PICTURE FRAMES

Available at Creative Company2074 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC

Monday - Saturday Ph: 250-378-0813

Stain Glass by Almerina RizzardoThurs. Mar. 14

Cloudy w/ShowersHigh: 9CLow: 6C

Fri. Mar. 15

Cloudy PeriodsHigh: 10CLow: 4C

Sat. Mar. 16

Variable CloudsHigh: 8CLow: 4C

Sun. Mar. 17

Wet SnowHigh: 6CLow: 2C

Mon. Mar. 18

Variable CloudsHigh: 6CLow: 0C

Tue. Mar. 19

SnowRain ShowersHigh: 7CLow: -1C

Wed. Mar. 20

Light SnowHigh: 7CLow: 0C

7 Day Weather Forecast for Merritt, BC - Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014 - Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014

Thurs. Sept. 4

SunnyHigh: 23˚CLow: 7˚C

Fri. Sept. 5

Sunny

High: 26˚CLow: 9˚C

Sat. Sept. 6

Sunny


Sun. Sept. 7

Chance of showers


Mon. Sept. 8

Mainly Sunny


Tue. Sept. 9

Chance of showers


Wed. Sept. 10

Mainly SunnyHigh: 19˚CLow: 9˚C


help us reach our goal

Would you like to see a movie theatre in Merritt, then the Merritt Community Cinema Soceity can use your help!

If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Merritt Community Cinema Society and mail it to:

1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3

For more information

call Rich Hodson250-378-6794

phase 2has started.

goal to reach $144,000 for

design & architect fees


Terrance Oliver “Terry” EGELY passed away peacefully at home in Chase, BC on 28 August 2014 at the age of 67 years.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 24 years, Nancy; Daughter Erika (Fred) Ross of Barrie, Ontario; Grandson, Taisen Colture; Granddaughter, Tia Colture; sisters: Evelyn Egely and Lorraine Hermann and by many in-laws, friends, neighbours and customers.

Terry was an auto body technician by trade for most of his adult life. He had a great love and respect for the outdoors and loved to hunt and sh. He ranched in the Chase area from 1987 to 2001. After that time he turned his attention and his talents to helping home owners in the Chase/Turtle Valley area with their home projects.

As was Terry’s wish, no formal service will be held. There will be a private spreading of his ashes followed by an informal gathering after to remember him. The date and location has yet to be set.

No owers, by request. Donations to the B.C. Cancer Society in his memory would be preferred.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com. Service arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service (250) 374-1454.

Terrance Oliver “Terryy” EGELYpassed away peaceefully athome in Chase BC on 228 A g st

Terrance Egely

Ale McKnight passed away on August 21, 2014 after a short stay at the Gillis House. He was 79. Ale was born in Merritt on December 26, 1934, the youngest and last surviving sibling of 10 children. Ale lived most of his life in the Merritt area. His passion was animals, especially horses, and he was a long standing member

of the World Wildlife Federation. In the evenings, his beloved cat was often curled asleep on his lap. Most of his life was dedicated to ranching. Ale also enjoyed working with leather, making saddles and other leather products.

Ale leaves behind several nieces and nephews and many friends, especially in the Merritt area. All are invited to attend a graveside service at the City of Merritt Pine Ridge Cemetery on Friday September 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jane Gingrich of the Hills of Peace Lutheran church will ofciate.

Ale McKnighghhhhtttt pt pt passed away on August 21, 2014 aafter a short stay at the aGilli H H 79G

Alfred (Alfie) McKnight

Jason was born in Merritt, BC and resided in Spaxomin his entire life. Jason is survived by his parents Jake and Monica Coutlee; sisters Stacie (Jaimin and Evan Casimir) and Nada Coultee; (Monica Louise Sheena-Coutlee) and their children Kayla and Hailee Coutlee and Jessica Sheena.

Jason enjoyed his family, horseback riding, hockey and hunting. He worked as a cowboy for various ranches in the area and as a logger for Nic Pac Logging.

The family of Jason would like to say a special thank you to everyone that supported our family in our time of loss. We did not realize Jason had so many friends and that he touched so many lives.

Jason was Merritt, BC andin Spaxomin

Jason Lyle CoutleeDecember 9, 1969 - August 17, 2014

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A FUNERAL PRE PLANNING ADVISOR will be available at the Merritt Funeral Chapel on the second and fourth Friday of the month, between the

hours of 10am – 3pm (or by appointment). A Personal Planning Guide will be provided.

DOUGLAS HOWARD COUPAL

Born in Regina, Sask on January 31, 1929 and passed away in Merritt, BC on August 26, 2014 at 85 years.

Survived by his wife Francee of 62 years and daughter Allison.

Howard worked at mill in the lower mainland then moved to Merritt in 1961 where he built his own home.

He started work at Craigmont with the shafting crew and the last twenty years of his working life with

School District #31 where he was maintenance man. He enjoyed hunting, shing and

camping with his family.

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Coldwater Indian Band Box 4600

Merritt, BC V1K 1B8Ph: 250-378-6174 • Fx: 250-378-5351

FINANCE COORDINATORThe Coldwater Indian Band has an up and coming exciting and challenging opportunity for a full time Finance Coordinator position. This individual reports to the Coldwater Indian Band Administrator. The Finance Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the overall management and reporting of the nancial affairs of the Coldwater Indian Band, managing the day-to-day accounting affairs, and assisting in the development and administration of accounting policies and procedures.

Specic Duties and ResponsibilitiesHuman Resource Management – Supervises and • evaluates the performance of all employees in the Finance Department, etc.Financial Management – Administers the nancial • affairs of the band in accordance with the band nance policy, etc.Financial Accounting System – Manages day • to day accounting affairs of the band (payroll/AR/AP/GA/SPA/statutory and regulatory disbursements and reconciliations, etc.Audit – Coordinates the preparation for year – • end audit, etc.Reporting – Completes data reports and analysis • for the band, etc.General Administration – provides backup • for PR and band programs in posting and disbursements, as required, etc.

Education/QualicationsPrefer Post Secondary Degree in relevant • eld such as Business Administration, Financial Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience working for a First Nations organization or working towards an accounting designationOr six to eight (6-8)years related experience with • two (2) years at a management or supervisory levelExperience in all related areas of Accounting • (A/P, A/R, payroll, nancial management, budgeting, nancial reporting)Prefer experience with First Nations Organizations• Extensive working knowledge of fund accounting• Drivers License and own transportation• Bondable•

Please mail, fax or email your resume with references and cover letter that outlines why you are interested in this position and state your salary expectations:

Attn: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND – H.R. COMMITTEEBOX 4600

MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8Fax: 250-378-5351

Email: [email protected]

Deadline for cover letters and resume’s: September 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

Only qualied individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.

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Do to retirement we are looking for aTRUCK DRIVER to deliver

Vancouver Sun and Province Newspapers. 4 days a week Wed. - Sat.

and other days as required.

Must be able to drive 1 Ton & 4 Ton Truck.

Driver to haul from Merritt - Kelowna - Sicamous return via Hwy. #1. Takes Roughly 10 hrs.,

Leaving around midnight.

Truck will be providedPay $170/per day plus benets.

Please fax resume, attention: Dale to 250-457-9736 or phone 250-457-9678

Strata Manager/ Unlicensed AssistantFull time

Must be prepared to become licensed for Strata Management through the Real Estate Council of B.C.

Duties include but are not limited to:Attend Strata Meetings• Record Minutes of Meetings• Develop Annual Budgets• Reference checks.• File Management.• Recruiting tenants for rentals.• Completing all applicable paper work as per B.C. • Tenancy Branch requirements.Receiving rental income / bank deposits.• Property inspections.• Other duties as required.•

Please apply to:Box 19921988 Quilchena AvenueMerritt, B.C. V1K 1B8

ROYAL LEPAGE MERRITTIS LOOKING TO EXPAND THEIR TEAM!

M E R R I T TFax: (250) 378-6184 Att: Claudette EdenosteEmail: [email protected]

Deadline for Applications: Thursday September 11, 2014 at 4:00 pm (with interviews to follow September 15, 2014)

Please submit your application with a cover letter, updated resume, copy of certifications and three (3) current references in a sealed envelope to:Executive Assistant to LFN Chief Janet Webster, Councillors and Administration – Roy Spinks Ph. #250-455-2304Lytton First Nation, Box 20, Lytton, B.C., V0K 1Z0

Or email to: [email protected] Job Descriptions available upon request.LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: Lytton First Nation thanks all those that apply, however only those granted an interview will be contacted. For more information about Lytton First Nation please visit our website: www.lyttonfirstnations.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LYTTON FIRST NATION

FAMILY WELLNESS WORKER

The Lytton First Nation is currently recruiting a Family Wellness Worker for their main office located at 951 Main Street, Lytton B.C. The position is classified as full-time permanent basis. Working under the support and supervision provided by the Health Program Manager, the Family Wellness Worker’s primary role and will be to focus on family violence prevention and strengthening traditional family relation-ships. The Family Wellness Worker promotes and encourages each client to main-tain an optimum level of health, wellbeing and self-esteem. Regular home visits with LFN membership will be mandatory. The goal of the Family Support Worker is to strive to improve the quality of life for LFN members through community educa-tion and support services. The Family wellness Worker must respect and promote the privacy of information related to clients, employees and Members of Lytton First Nation.

Minimum Qualifications:A Social Work Diploma or related post-secondary counselling diploma orMinimum three (3) years’ experience in a similar position. Experience working within First Nations Communities.At least three (3) years of continuous sobriety and a drug free lifestyle.Knowledge of residential school issues including intergenerational impacts.Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills.Knowledge of counselling theories and methods.Able to provide presentations to youth and adult groups addressing Family Violence Issues.Able to address various addictions.Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs and strong technical skills.Able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Valid driver’s licence and Reliable Vehicle.Successful Criminal records check.

Required Skills and Knowledge:Good Organizational, Time Management and Priority Skills Mandatory.Knowledge of disability and wellness programs, applications including the as-sessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wellness.Conflict resolution, mediation, facilitation and networking skills.General knowledge of the culture, values and traditions of the Nlaka’pamux Nation an asset.

Salary and Remunerations:We offer a respectful and progressive work environment, competitive salary and an above-average benefits package.

Employment OpportunityVSA Highway Maintenance Ltd. is now accepting applications for Professional Drivers to operate snowplowing equipment with an assortment of attachments for the upcoming 2014 / 2015 winter season. VSA provides highway maintenance services in Merritt and surrounding area including Lytton. A valid BC Driver’s License, Class 1, 3 or 5 with Air is required. Bunkhouse available for Operators at our Coldwater Yard.

Resumes including driver’s abstracts may be mailed, faxed or delivered by September 15, 2014.

Attention: Jay ShumakerVSA Highway Maintenance

2925 Pooley Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1C2(250) 315-0169 (fax)

HANDYMAN REQUIREDRepairs * Painting

Basic Plumbing * Minor RepairsDump Runs

APPLY TORoyal Lepage Merritt Real Estate Services

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

Steady employment with overtime available.

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

250-378-6161

LOCAL SECURITY COMPANY IS HIRING SECURITY GUARDS FOR SITES IN

MERRITT

HELP WANTED

Starting wage is $13-14 / hour depending on experience. Day/night, full or part time shifts avail-able. Are you a licensed guard or are serious about becoming a security guard, we may be able to help.

Reliant Security is a family company with team spirit. We are a fair and respectful employer that

provides incentives for outstanding service.

Please include 2 personal and 2 work references.

Give us a call at: 250 879 1221Fax your resume to: 866 999 1964

Email us at: [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LYTTON FIRST NATION

BAND ADMINISTRATOR

Deadline for Applications: Thursday September 18, 2014 at 4:00 pm (with interviews to follow September 22, 2014)

Please submit your application with a cover letter, updated resume, copy of certifications and three (3) current references in a sealed envelope to:Executive Assistant to Chief Janet Webster, Councillors and Administration – Roy Spinks Ph. #250-455-2304Lytton First Nation, Box 20, Lytton, B.C., V0K 1Z0

Or email to: [email protected] Job Descriptions available upon request.LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: Lytton First Nation thanks all those that apply, however only those granted an interview will be contacted. For more information about Lytton First Nation please visit our website: www.lyttonfirstnations.ca

The Lytton First Nation is currently recruiting a dynamic, energetic, self-motivated and professional Band Administrator for their main office located at 951 Main Street, Lytton B.C. The position is classified as full-time permanent basis. Work-ing under the support and supervision provided by the Chief and Council, the Band Administrator will oversee day-to-day operations of the Band administration, and will be responsible to plan, organize, direct, control, evaluate and work with eleven (11) Program Managers and reporting to funding agencies. The success-ful applicant must be competent in all aspects of Hunan Resource and Financial Management as well as strategic planning, implementation and follow-up. All re-quirements are to ensure that the needs of LFN Membership are met in a timely and efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications:A University Degree in Business Administration or related field.Leadership effectiveness, minimum five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level working with a First Nations. Excellent written and oral communications skillsComputer literacy is a must, proficiency in computer software programs and technology.Ability to plan, develop and manage programs.Experience in financial management, budgeting and reporting.Experience in proposal writing and knowledge of funding sources.Must be bondable and able to apply for a Commission of Oath.Able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.Strong technical skills and ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Valid driver’s licence and Reliable Vehicle.Criminal records check.

Required Skills and Knowledge:Public speaking skills along with team leadership, management skills and social awareness.Strategic Planning skills and time management skills.Thorough knowledge of all federal, provincial and other funding sources and reporting requirements.General knowledge of the culture, values and traditions of the Nlaka’pamux Nation an asset.

Salary and Remunerations:We offer a respectful and progressive work environment, competitive salary and an above-average benefits package.

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Help WantedLooking for Qualifi ed carpenter with concrete exp. Or a 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Please fax resume to (250)378-5084or at [email protected]

PARTS Counter Position Campbell River Equipment Sales (CRES) Ltd. is a locally owned and operated NAPA Auto Parts associate store ser-vicing the automotive, logging, mining, and fi shing industries, as well as retail sales. CRES is seeking a quality counter person for a full time position. Send resume [email protected]

Resident caretaker wanted with hotel management experi-ence. Duties include front desk, housekeeping and res-taurant supervision. Please apply with resume at 551-11th Ave, Kamloops or email: [email protected] or fax: 250-372-9444

ROCK Construction & Mining requires a Heavy Duty Me-chanic for work at various job locations across Canada. The successful candidate must be experienced with hydraulic systems and CAT engines. Preference will be given to ap-plicants with experience in Terex Reedrill and Atlas Cop-co drills. Must have the ability to work independently and di-agnose problems. Competitive wage and benefi ts package. Please send resumesto: [email protected] or fax to (250) 828-1948

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Position Duties:Under the direction of the Program Director, the successful applicant will carry out the Vision and Mission of Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House and provides support to women and their children in a non-judgemental and condential atmosphere.

Duties include the following:To create an atmosphere of safety and trust by • providing condential and non-judgemental supportTo assist clients recognize their rights and • responsibilitiesTo provide necessary referrals and/or case planning • with other organizations/agenciesIntake procedures including assessing eligibility• Handle crisis calls and to provide emotional support, • information and referrals over the phoneRecord keeping in compliance with the Privacy • Act and Journey’s Into Tomorrow policies, as well as maintain statistical activity reports

Position Qualications and Requirements:College Certicate in the Social Services discipline • or two years’ experience In the Social Services SectorCrisis and Suicide Intervention/Prevention• Food safe, Level 1 First Aide• Effective and respectful interpersonal • communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with colleaguesReliable and self motivated• Maintains professional standards of practice • including ethical boundaries and protecting the condentiality of the House, families and colleaguesReliable vehicle and valid BC Driver’s License• Complies with the Criminal Records Review Act•

Employment type: On call casualStart date: ImmediatelyWage: Dependent on qualications and previous experience.

Please fax or email resumes to the attention of Sharon Collins, Program Director, Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House Fax # 250-378-6172 Email [email protected]

Only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews

Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCasual Support Worker

Job Posting - ReceptionistEmployment Dates: Permanent beginning on or about September 29, 2014Rate of Pay: Commensurate with level of education and experience.

Duties include:Answer telephone and direct callsTake and relay messagesProvide information to callers/greet and direct persons entering Band Office to correct destinationEnsures knowledge of staff movements in and out of organizationGeneral administrative and clerical supportProduces the UNB Newsletter on a bi-monthly basisMaintain bookings for the Band Office Board Room, Pit House and Meeting Place

Key CompetenciesStrong verbal and written communication skillsOrganizing and planningInitiativeReliabilityStress tolerance

Qualifications:Minimum of Grade 12 or Equivalent.

ExperienceKnowledge of administrative and clerical proceduresKnowledge of computers and relevant software applications including MSWord, MS Excel

Upper Nicola Band, Attention: AdministratorBox 3700 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Fax: (250) 350-3311 [email protected]

Only Qualified individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: September 16, 2014 @ 4:00 PM

JOB POSTING

Description: Reporting to the Principal, the Hot Lunch Cook is responsible to cook a hot lunch program for the students attending the School.

Duties Include: Cook Hot Lunch for approximately 75 stu-dents, twice per weekLunch is to be served at 12 noonServe lunch to studentsClean up includes washing dishes and put away food afterwardsShopping for groceries

Requirements: A Valid Driver’s license and reliable vehicleMust pass a criminal records checkMust have their Food Safe Certificate

Salary: $15.00/hourDeadline: September 5, 2014Start Date: ASAP

Applicants are required to submit a resume with cover letter and 3 references to:

Angie Sterling, PrincipalLower Nicola Band School201 Horn RoadMerritt, BC V1K-1M9Fax 250-378-6389e-mail: [email protected]

The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all those who apply; however, only qualified candidates will be

considered for an interview.

LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BANDPOSITION: HOT LUNCH COOK

Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society is seeking a Literacy Outreach Coordinator. This is a part time contract working under the direction of the Board of Directors.

Overview: The main responsibility of the Literacy Outreach Coordinator will be to provide leadership for community development that focuses on building and enhancing literacy services and networks within the community. The coordinator will provide a link between Merritt Literacy and the community. S/he understands, supports, and facilitates the Merritt Literacy Plan as well as the literacy work already underway in the community.

Areas of Responsibility:Community Literacy Plan Implementation• Financial Management and Reporting• Program Administration• Literacy Partnership Building• Public Awareness, Information Sharing and Marketing•

Quali cations:Knowledge and experience of literacy issues as they • relate to policy, program delivery, and community awareness; 3-5 years related experience will be considered an assetKnowledge of B.C. Societies Act and ling of the an-• nual society’s act and bylawsOutstanding communication, interpersonal, and • presentation skills, particularly with individuals and groups having diverse interests and backgroundsAbility to organize events, manage projects, and • develop partnershipsFacilitation and team building skills• Strong nancial management, grant and report writ-• ing skills requiredSolid time-management and priority setting skills• Computer software competence, including Word, • Excel, Power Point, Outlook and online communica-tion and researchKnowledge and experience in marketing• Experience with recruiting, training, motivating and • managing volunteersHigh degree of self-initiative to maintain momentum • and progress requiredInclusive, sensitive, and respectful approach to • collaboration that accommodates uniqueness and differing viewpointsSuccessful candidate must have their own of ce • space and equipmentValid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, reliable • vehicleCriminal record check required•

Application deadline: September 8, 2014

Please forward your resume and references to: Faye Ah-demar, President, Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society, Box 1510, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 or [email protected].

LITERACY OUTREACH COORDINATOR


School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for the following relief positions. Applications will be kept on file for 6-months and will be reviewed should a relief position become available:

Relief Custodian: Applicants are required to have a minimum Grade 10 education and a valid BC Driver’s License. (Job Code #122391)

Relief Bus Driver: Successful applicants will be required to have a Class 2 or higher license with air, a minimum Grade 10 education and six months to one year commercial driving experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference will be given to those with bus driving experience. Drivers will also be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract. (Job Code #122390)

Relief EA: Applicants for relief Education Assistants will work with special needs student(s) in various schools in the District. Qualification requirements will vary subject to the needs of the student(s). (Job Code #514834)

Relief Secretary: A minimum typing speed of 55 w.p.m. is required. (Job Code #133681)

Relief Noon Hour Supervisors: 1 hour per school day. Previous experience dealing with students would be an asset. (Job Code #133684)

All positions are on-call positions. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement.

Application forms are available at the School Board Office, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, BC, Princeton Secondary School, 201 Old Merritt Road, Princeton, BC, or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca click on Jobs/Support Positions-Job Postings/Support Staff. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until September 5, 2014. Please forward to:

Attn: Secretary TreasurerSchool District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen)

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

Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON

AEL Trafc Control is seeking applications for Trafc Control Persons in the Merritt Area.

Applicants must meet the following qualications and conditions:

Current Flagging Certicate• Valid BC Driver’s License and positive driving • recordReliable and exible, as the nature of the work is • on call (24/7)Physically t and able to work outdoors in all • weather conditionsSafety footwear is required•

Applicants must provide details of qualications and experience, as well as a photocopy of agging certicate, driver’s license and current drivers abstract. Candidates are subject to pre-employment drug testing.

Please send your application to:

Mike DavidsonTrafc Control Supervisor103-1121 McFarlane Way

Merritt, BCV1K 1B9

Fax: (250) 378-4209Email: [email protected]

AEL will also be having a 2 day Trafc Control Course Sept. 8th and 9th. $320.00 GST included. For more information email Mike Davidson or call 250-378-4206 EXT 101

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AVAILABLE FOR LEASEThe School District is accepting proposals for the lease of the Nicola Lake School, located at the corner of Monck Park Road and Highway 5A, Merritt, BC. The building is approximately 2,900 sq. ft. The School District will expect the tenant to assume responsibility for the entire school site including utilities.

Site visits will be by appointment only. Requests for site visits are to be directed to:

Archie StogianosMaintenance Supervisor

School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen)PO Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street

Merritt, BC V1K 1B8Tel: 250-378-5161Fax: 250-378-6263

E-mail: [email protected]

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Newly renoed 2 bdrm duplex. w/d incl. Non smokers and no pets. Ref. req. $700/mon. Avail Sept. 1. 250-378-5901. after 6:00 pm

Modular Homes2 Bdrm trailer with an addition, plus a sun room. Fully fenced yard. Pet’s ok. $950/mth. Avail.Mid-Sept. Ref’s required. (250) 989 - 1401

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