Nicola Valley’s News Voice Since 1905
MERRITT HERALDmerrittherald.com bcclassified.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014 • MERRITT NEWSPAPERS
BRASS KNUCKLES TRIALPAGE 5
CARR RIGHT ON COURSEPAGE 16
TEACHERS RALLYPAGE 8
June 30, 2014
dq.ca
FREE
CHOWING DOWN AND JUMPING UP Over a dozen children took part in the watermelon eating contest at this year’s Aboriginal Day celebration at Voght Park. The contest was just one activity during the full day of family-friendly fun celebrating aboriginal culture, which also included powwow dancing, a water balloon toss, teepee raising, bingo, and music by the Travelling Spirit drum group. Emily Wessel/Herald
Hotel development gets OK from councilA new hotel is one step
closer to setting up shop in Merritt after city council approved a development per-mit application at its regular meeting on Tuesday.
The unanimous decision to approve the permit means a 46-room, 40,000-square-foot Comfort Inn and Suites could break ground within the month, proprietor Lalli Randhawa said.
Randhawa, who also owns Bob’s Mini Mart, hopes to have the hotel operational by November.
“That’s the plan, but
when you line up people, the plans usually change,” he said over the phone from Edmon-ton, where he was meeting with prospective builders. “Most of the work is already done, I’m just lining up one after another and very soon it’s going to be breaking ground.”
The four-storey building will also house a pool and an 80-seat restaurant, and the application also lists 33 more rooms in a phase two of con-struction.
The restaurant alone will be 3,000 square feet. Rand-hawa said he has not decided what restaurant will go in the complex yet.
He said he’s getting into the hotel business because in his 30 or so years in Merritt, he has seen the need for a higher-end hotel in town.
“I thought that Merritt really needs an upgraded hotel with a convention cen-tre, good-looking rooms,” he said.
“It’s going to be one of
the best hotels in the Kam-loops and Merritt area. Even Kamloops doesn’t have this.”
Randhawa said it’s been a dream for him and his wife Jasbir to own a hotel, and after purchasing the land a few years ago, the timing is right.
He said nothing will change with Bob’s Mini
Mart.Construction of the hotel
complex represents a $3 mil-lion investment in Merritt, development services man-ager Sean O’Flaherty told council at its June 24 meeting.
Randhawa said the con-struction phase will employ between 10 and 15 people for about a year, and running the hotel and restaurant could open up between 20 and 25 jobs.
The hotel will be located just east of the Game On Pub near the Coquihalla Highway interchange.
At the meeting, Coun. Mike Goetz asked if Merritt would have enough electri-
cal power to support such a building.
O’Flaherty said BC Hydro has no concerns at this point.
Randhawa said he’s thankful to the city staff and council for their support.
Coun. Neil Menard was absent from the meeting.
There are over 140 Com-fort Inns across Canada.
Surrey-based JM Archi-tecture, which specializes in hospitality and mixed-use architecture, is working on the project. That firm designed the Holiday Inn and Suites in Kamloops and the North Kamloops library development.
By Emily WesselTHE HERALD
www.merrittherald.com 2 • THURSDAY, June 26, 2014
NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
Physiotherapy Servicesin Merritt
“Good Care with a Good Heart.”
• Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) for Chronic PainUsing acupuncture needels to treat tight, shortened, and tensed-up muscle bands, which can contribute to abnormal functioning of the nervous system.
• Manual Therapy Hands-on treatment option for treating stiff joints and tight muscles.
• Exercise TherapyExercise prescription, training, education for building muscular endurance, strength, improving posture, improving work and sports performance.
• Post-Surgical or Post-Fracture RehabilitationTreat pain, swelling, stiffness, mobility and strength issues.
• Assessment and Treatment of Golf-related Injuries“FITforeGOLF” -Assess & treat biomechanical issues which can cause pain during the golf swing.
Call our Kamloops Office to Book Your Appointment with
Robinder “Robin” Gill, BPT, MPT-Australia Ph: (250) 376-1141E: [email protected]
Registered Physical Therapist
www.northkamloopsphysiotherapy.com
No Referral
Required
DOWNTOWN MERRITT: #120 1700 Garcia St. Railyard Mall 250-378-5217DOWNTOWN MERRITT:
Like us on
Thursday, June 26 - Saturday, June 28
Whether your working or playing...
With winter runoff at its tail end, there is no more concern of the Nicola River flood-ing this summer, City of Merritt emergency program co-ordinator Sky McKeown told the Herald.
He said the river is still flowing fast and is cold, and said people who may enter it this coming weekend need to be aware of that.
The Nicola River is flowing at about nine cubic metres per second, which is about double the rate it flows in the latter half of the summer. Flood rates show the river flow-ing at about 35 cubic meters per second, he said.
“It’s definitely not raging by any means – it’s two and a half,
three feet lower than it was – but it’s still mov-ing along fairly quickly and the temperature of it is quite low,” he said.
He said the flow rates should remain stable or lower in the coming weeks.
McKeown said people should do some scouting to look out for log jams if they plan to go tubing down the Nicola or Coldwater Rivers.
“People need to be aware of chang-ing river conditions,” McKeown said.
Art show reception a go this eveningThe Courthouse
Art Gallery is hosting a closing reception for local artist Joel Reid today between 4 and 6 p.m.
The show, titled “Robots in Disguise,” is about transcendence and how a temporary disguise can be used to transition to a new and better reality, Nicola Valley Community Arts Council vice president Anya McVean told the Herald via email.
“Joel Reid has developed a unique art style, drawing on the traditions of abstract expressionism. His raw and emotionally-charged paintings have a graphic quality and signature of urban graffiti, but his works are more introspec-tive,” the press release states.
Reid’s artwork will be on display at the courthouse gallery at 1840 Nicola Ave. until June 28.
Flood update leads news briefs
www.merrittherald.com THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 • 3
NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
Open
103 - 2102 Nicola Avenue Merritt BC
Princess Auto*Home HardwareMobile Life Screen-ingVisions ElectronicsSmartsourceSafewayExtra Foods*Canadian Tire*
Pharmasave*Source*Staples* Aboriginal DayJysk*Domino’s Flyers*Drug Trading
• Bench students release fi sh into wild
DID YOU PICK UP TUESDAY’S HERALD?
• Economic development strategy adopted
STUDENTS FREE THEIR FISHPAGE 3
CENTENNIALS AGMPAGE 9
NORTHERN GATEWAYPAGE 8Nicola Valley’s News Voice Since 1905MERRITT HERALD
merrittherald.com
bcclassified.comTUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014 • MERRITT NEWSPAPERS
FREE
SUN COUNTRY OPTOMETRYNATIVE LEGEND
BOOK YOUR FULL EYE HEALTH EXAMINATIONS TODAY!
2051 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt
Phone: 250-378-5500
Dr. Darryl Burgess, OD $75 OFF
sunglasses!to meet or beat any price!
*Minimum purchase $299
*GUARANTEED
RIDING FOR THEIR LIVES Over 140 cyclists rode into Merritt’s Visitor Centre at the junction of Highways 5 and 97C on Saturday morning
for a pit stop on their ride from Kelowna to Delta. The cyclists were part of the Ride2Survive, an annual 400-kilometre, one-day ride that raises
money for cancer research. Now in its 10th year, the ride has raised well over $2.5 million for the cause. At their stop, the riders enjoyed macaroni
and cheese casseroles prepared by local Rotarians. Emily Wessel/Herald
Daredevil to attempt rocket jump in MerrittOn Aug. 23, Mad Mike
Hughes will attempt to put Merritt on the map. The California-based daredevil plans to do that by performing a 2,000-foot,
world-record-setting jump in his rocket at Sturgis Canada.
“The whole world will know about Merritt, B.C.,” Hughes said over the phone from California, where he works as a private limo driver.
He said he’s in negotia-tions with a TV station to film the jump and air it on the 40th anniversary of Evel Knievel’s famous Snake River Canyon jump
in September.Hughes has the distinc-tion of already being the world record holder for the longest distance rocket
jump, which he gained by breaking the Snake River Canyon jump with a half-mile journey over the Colo-
rado River in 2010.This time, he’ll do some-thing Knievel never did: launch himself in the rocket
again.“Personally, after I did it
the first time, I know why Evel Knievel didn’t do it
twice. It scared the pee out of him,” Hughes said.Hughes built the steam-
powered rocket himself using knowledge of aerody-namics he gained by work-ing as a NASCAR fabrica-tor and taught himself the rest.
“I started with nothing. I built the whole thing, the ramp, the rocket, designed it, engineered it, tested it, built the heating systems...“I taught myself,” he said. The rocket is powered by
superheated steam, which is contained in a 77-gallon stainless steel tank from a 1950s airplane, in which it
was used to hold oxygen for the pilots, Hughes said. The volume of water he
uses to create the record-breaking thrust is a trade secret, he said. “Basically, when you put water under pressure, it will not boil. It just keeps building pressure,” he said. “When you unleash this thing, it is like unleashing the devil. There is no way
to stop it.”The rocket is only on the
ramp for half of a second, and the water only steams for four seconds.
By Emily WesselTHE [email protected]
See ‘Rocket’ Page 3
• Daredevil to attempt rocket jump in Merritt
TODAY’S HERALD FLYERS *Selected distribution
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/MerrittHerald
Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/merrittherald
Opinion ------------------------------------------ 6-7Business ------------------------------------------ 11Health --------------------------------------------- 15 Sports --------------------------------------------- 16 Classifi eds --------------------------------------- 19
GOOD MORNING!
June 24 Headlines
Available at newsstands
today.
On Aug. 23, Mad Mike Hughes will attempt to put Merritt on the map by performing a 2,000-foot, world-record-setting jump in his rocket at Sturgis Canada.
The City of Merritt is moving ahead on its economic development strategy, even if approval came later than expected.
• Cents’ AGM a mostly good news event
KLC says goodbye to 50 graduatesOne way to look at graduation
is as if it were a run – not every-one will finish it the same way, but on paper, it’s all the same for those who make it to the finish line.
On June 13, a total of 50 students of various ages from the Kengard Learning Centre (KLC) and South Central Interior Distance Education School (SCIDES) received their high school diplomas.
The KLC building on Merritt Avenue houses the SCIDES pro-gram, alternate education program and adult program.
The alternate program is for students who don’t fit in to the structure of the traditional school and the adult program is for adults who want to go back to school and get their Grade 12 diplomas.
For some of the 27 graduates at the ceremony, graduation day was a long time coming.
Keith Wilson, 44, said he decid-ed to go back to school because most jobs require a Grade 12 education.
“I got tired of getting laid off all these other jobs after the four, three-month probation period, so I said, ‘Well, I might as well get my Grade 12 and see if I can get a different job,’” Wilson said.
He said he was able to get his diploma at his own pace and with the help of KLC instructors.
Getting to cross the stage was a hard journey for Fran Bob. The 42-year-old said she’s made wrong decisions in her past and had to overcome trials and tribulations, racism and bullying to get to her Grade 12 graduation.
She said she dropped out when she was in Grade 10.
Bob was determined to gradu-ate, however, and that’s what led her to go back to school and earn her diploma.
The spark that drove her back to school was seeing her nieces and nephews graduate.
Her children were there to cel-ebrate with her.
Brad Swakum, 18, and Jasmine Swakum, 21, both said they’re proud to see their mother gradu-ate.
“Pursue your dreams,” Brad
said to his mother. Bob said she now wants to
study criminology in post-second-ary school.
Graduate Stephanie Hilash also said it has been a long road for her. The soon-to-be 24-year-old had her daughter when she was a teen-ager and dropped out of school to be a mother.
Seventeen-year-old Jamie Fong told the Herald she plans to work now that she’s graduated high school.
The 2014 graduation marked the end for both the students and the principal of KLC, Alan Mackay-Smith, who has been an educator for 32 years and principal of KLC for eight years.
He told the Herald that gradua-
tion day is monumental, especially for KLC graduates.
“They’re not your typical graduates that have gone through 12 years of school and graduated. They all have a story, some of them because they’ve chosen to do things differently and others that have had life situations get in the way,” Mackay-Smith said.
“Our philosophy of educa-tion is different. If you come in and take coursework with us, we let you set the pace and the way you’re going to get things done,” Mackay-Smith said. “If you’re used to having an educator that’s setting deadlines and pushing you, pushing you – that’s not what we do.”
He said students take responsi-
bility for their own education.“These folks have really found
the maturity to be leaders of their own education,” he said. “It’s the way education should be, from my perspective.”
At the convocation, incoming principal Colleen Mullin told the grads their paths to graduation have been different from that of many students graduating from this district, noting some have gone through situations some people cannot comprehend.
“But in the end, you’ve been able to meet your challenges and achieve,” Mullin said.
School District 58 superinten-dent Bob Peacock told the gradu-ates the important thing is that they completed the task, equating attending school to doing a trail run.
He said some complete that run faster than others; some walk, some sprint, some take a break before carrying on and some – as with school – hate the run.
“Interesting thing is, though, when you get to the finish line, and you cross the finish line like you’re doing today, it doesn’t matter when you got there or how you got there. There’s always people that are cheering you on and you feel really good about it,” Peacock said.
By Michael PotestioTHE HERALD
Twenty-seven graduates from the Kengard Learning Centre crossed the stage on June 13 to receive their Grade 12 diplomas. Michael Potestio/Herald
www.merrittherald.com 4 • THURSDAY, June 26, 2014
Next council meeting: Tuesday, July 8, 2014Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca
City of Merritt ★ 2185 Voght Street, Box 189Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 ★ Phone: 250-378-4224
JOB POSTING: Casual Maintenance / Labourer –
Leisure Services Department
Applications are invited for the position of Casual Maintenance / Labourer for the Leisure 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, July 04, 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.
FITNESS & WELLNESS WORKSHOPS IN MERRITT
BCRPA, 4 CALA, CFES & canfitpro approved/accredited
CLASS DESIGN Friday July 25th: 5pm-9pm
( CALA, 2 cfp FIS & OAS, 4 BCRPA cecs)
AQUA PILATES Saturday, July 26th: 8:30am-12:30pm
(4 CALA, 2 cfp FIS, PTS & OAS, 4 BCRPA cecs)
DEEP WATER TIDAL TURBO Saturday, July 26th: 1:30pm-5:30pm (4 CALA, 4 cfp FIS, 4 BCRPA credits)
1 workshop 90 + tax • 2 workshops 160 + tax3 workshops 220 + tax
Register through CALA at 1-888-751-9823 or email: [email protected]
A $25 late registration fee will apply to registration received/paid in full after July 4th 2014
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALNICOLA VALLEY MEMORIAL ARENA - HEATER
REPLACEMENTRFP 07/14
The City of Merritt is seeking Requests for Proposals from qualified proponents for the installation of new radiant heaters for the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.
This project includes the removal and disposal of the current heaters and the procurement and installation of new radiant heaters.
Proposal documents may be obtained from the City of Merritt website www.merritt.ca or from Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght St., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
There will be an optional site visit on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 10:00am at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 2075 Mamette Ave, Merritt, BC
Proposals must be received in a sealed envelope and labelled: “RFP 07/14 - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena – Heater Replacement Project by 2:00pm, June 26, 2014 at:
Merritt City Hall 2185 Voght St., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Any and all inquiries must be submitted in writing to:
Larry PlotnikoffLeisure Services Manager, City of [email protected] ext. 206
The City of Merritt reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposal,
to waive defects in any proposal document and to accept the quote which it
may consider to be in the best interests of the City. The lowest cost proposal
or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALMERRITT CENTRAL PARK PROJECT (deadline extension)
RFP 06/14
The City of Merritt is seeking Requests for Proposals from qualified proponents for the Merritt Central Park Upgrade Project.
This project includes the removal and relocation of the current sand volleyball courts, construction of an outdoor regulation size lacrosse box, and the design and construction of a combination washroom/concession building.
Proposal documents may be obtained from the City of Merritt website www.merritt.ca or from Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght St., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Proposals must be received in a sealed envelope and labelled:“RFP 06/14 - Merritt Central Park Upgrade Project” by 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 09th:
Merritt City Hall 2185 Voght St., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Any and all inquiries must be submitted in writing to:
Larry PlotnikoffLeisure Services Manager, City of [email protected] ext. 206
The City of Merritt reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposal, to
waive defects in any proposal document and to accept the quote which it may
consider to be in the best interests of the City. The lowest cost proposal or any
proposal will not necessarily be accepted.
Do you want to work in the food industry? Foodsafe is a successful training program for students, workers, supervisors and operators in food service. You will about the purchase and storage of food, personal hygiene, causes of food borne illness and maintaining a sanitary food service operation
Register in advance at the Civic Centre250-315-1050 or the Aquatic Centre 250-378-6662
Come down and meet the Mayor. This is your opportunity to bring forth ideas on how we
can make Merritt a better place to live and do business, ask questions about something you don’t understand or if
something has transpired that you have not received a proper resolution with.
Mayor’s DROP IN SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1611 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Community Room Downstairs at City Hall.
CelebrationsTUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014
All activities will be held at Rotary Park7:00 AM -9:00 AM
Pancake Breakfast – Knights of Columbus
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Various Activities – bouncy castle, entertainment, games,
face painting by Smart Step, Fire Dept, DJ, vendors11 AM - NOON
Nicola Valley Community Band
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Art in the Park – Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
NOON – 1:00 PM Flag Raising - Royal Canadian Legion, Speeches,
Babies of 2013, Canada Day cake
1:00 – 3:00 PM Q101 Games in the Park
8:45 – 10:00 PM Movie in the Park (RIO 2) – City of Merritt
uncil
, Fireworks! 10 PM
Central Park
Splash into SUMMER BBQ
Sponsored by
Friday, June 27: 11 am - 2 pm at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre Pop and Hotdog for $2 all proceeds
go to CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL.
Regular admission and open all day from 9am-8:30pm
www.merrittherald.com THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 • 5
NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
Summer Day CampsJuly 7-11/ 9:00-11:00
Kindergarten to Grade 5
Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church / 1950 Maxwell Avenue / 250-378-9502
http://www.nvefc.shawbiz.ca/
Thank YouThe Conayt Friendship Society would like to thank everyone for coming out to celebrate Aboriginal Day. We would like to say a huge thank you to our
sponsors, volunteers and the families that all came together to make this year’s Aboriginal Day a success.
Without the good people showing up to share, visit and be a part of the event at Voght Park, the event would not have been the success it was this year.
SPECIAL THANKS to the volunteers who took care of the stick games, dancing, singing, drumming and to the individuals and families who came
out to take part in the events for the day.
IT WAS A GOOD DAY TO BE INDIGENOUS!
Special Thank Youto BJ Moore and his crew of forest re ghters from the Merritt Forestry Of ce. BJ Moore and a crew of 25 re ghters were there, volunteering for the day. It was so good to have these young men and women assist us in the events for the day, they did everything from helping raise tipis, distributing water, and caring for the Elders.
to the youth that volunteered to do security and help with the days activities: Cane Billy, Travis Spa-han, Destiny Coutlee, Saphire Charters and Leeza Squakin.
to our main sponsors: Canadian Heritage, the Nicola Valley Native Veterans, BC Hydro Power Smart, the Nicola Tribal Association, the Success by Six program and School Dis-trict 58 for their monetary donations.
We would like to acknowledge and thank the businesses that donated gift certi cates and prizes for the day’s festivities:
Conayt Elders• Boston Pizza• Canada Café• A&M Tandem Massage• Starz Indian Cuisine• Home Hardware• Vision Quest Optical & Gifts• Jamara Joyal Massage• Coopers• Ruby Adams & family•
Merritt Movie Rental• Branbles Bakery• Blacks Pharmacy• Nicola Valley Aboriginal • Community Justice ProgramLynda’s Café• Panago Pizza• A&W • Johnnys on the Rez•
God the Word, the World
When we look at what was set up on Earth as the laws of God, we need to look at our own country. Just look at all the laws we have. What are they good for? How could the country function without laws? Think about driving down the road with no laws to guide us. It would just be chaos. Unsafe.
Laws are for good but what happens when we disobey these laws? We pay the penalty.
In Heaven, God says, “The wages of sin is death.”
That seems a bit harsh, don’t you think? The same verse says, “But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord.”
When Jesus came to this world He came as an unborn child. From birth to the end He lived as a person, just like you and I. He understands every phase of life that we have to face. When we fail, we can ask for forgiveness. Jesus will not only forgive, but He helps us to overcome our obstacles.
When Jesus comes to take His people
to Heaven, He will not take willful sins. We now have the choice. We are not forced to live with, and die with our sin. We can ask Jesus to forgive and live with the peace that comes with the promise of the joy of Heaven. You see? Jesus creates in us, with His sinless life, so we can have the assurance of Heaven.
In the final judgment, Jesus will be our lawyer. He will represent us to God, the Judge, and plead our case, covering (hiding) our sins with His blood. What a peace of mind to have our Friend, Jesus, who knows our story and will stand with us, especially when we really need Him.
We are very blessed. We are not forced, but have a choice to love or not to love Jesus. That gives us a more peaceful life when we are not forced into things, but have a choice.
Let us look at the old testament leader who said, “Choose you this day when you will follow.”
By Herman Kneller
Paid
ad
vert
ise
me
nt
Not guilty verdict in banned weapon trial
A local man was found not guilty of knowingly possessing a prohibited weapon in Merritt provincial court last Wednesday after the Crown failed to prove he knew it was in the trunk of his car.
Tyler Grieve was on trial for the charge of occupying a vehicle in which there is a pro-hibited weapon – brass knuckles discovered upon the incidental search of his vehicle after he was arrested for possessing drugs.
Prior to the main trial addressing the charge, a voir dire,
which is a trial-within-a-trial to determine admissibility of evi-dence, was held to determine if police had reasonable and probable grounds to arrest Grieve in the first place.
The arrest was made for possession of drugs for the purposes of trafficking.
Crown prosecu-tor Frank Caputo and defence lawyer Dmytro Antonovych questioned Grieve and two officers involved in the case.
Court heard that on May 1, 2013, Grieve was pulled over by police who were acting on a tip from a paid informant.
The informant told Merritt Const. Derrick Francis that Grieve – a man known to Francis – would be driving a silver Chevrolet HHR – a vehicle Francis knew Grieve drove. The informant also said Grieve would be in possession of crack cocaine contained in a silver lighter case.
Francis told court that at about 2:22 p.m., he spotted the Chevrolet HHR pull up to the Double D Inn. He said he saw Grieve exit the vehicle, enter a unit and leave approximately three minutes later. Fran-cis said he knew the person who lived in
that unit to be a crack cocaine user.
He said based on the information he received from the informant and Grieve’s activity he witnessed, he believed Grieve was trafficking crack cocaine.
Francis said he radi-oed his partner, Const. Ryan Dell, told him the direction Grieve was driving, what he’d observed and what he believed took place. Grieve was pulled over by Dell, asked to exit his vehicle and arrest-ed. Francis attended the scene to act as safety officer.
By Michael PotestioTHE HERALD
See ‘Didn’t’ Page 12
www.merrittherald.com 6 • THURSDAY, June 26, 2014
HERALD OPINION
2090 GRANITE AVE., PO BOX 9, MERRITT, B.C. PHONE (250) 378-4241 FAX (250) 378-6818MERRITT HERALDCopyright subsists in all display advertising in this edition of the Merritt Herald. Permission to reproduce in any form, must be obtained in writing from the publisher. We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada, through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.
This Merritt Herald is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
EditorEmily Wesselnewsroom@
merrittherald.com
PublisherTheresa Arnold
Sports writerIan Webster
Office managerCarol Soamesclassifieds@
merrittherald.com
ReporterMichael Potestio
Advertising Sales Katie Ottenbreit
ProductionDan Swedbergproduction2@
merrittherald.com
See ‘Contract’ Page 7 See ‘No justice’ Page 7
Last week, I fell asleep one night and when I woke up in the morning, it was 1952.
At least that’s what I felt like as I perused the news and came upon a not-so-glowing review of a certain piece of Justice Minister Peter MacKay’s “wisdom.”
MacKay was at an Ontario Bar Association meeting two weeks ago
when he responded to a Toronto Star article in which he was asked why so few women and visible minori-ties sit on federally appoint-ed court benches.
In the article, MacKay gave the reason that women aren’t applying.
It seems reasonable that they can’t get positions they don’t apply for.
But wait. The intrepid report goes deeper. Why aren’t women applying?
MacKay’s response: because they’re too busy being mommies.
Women have a greater bond with their children than men, he reasons. They see the long, demand-ing journey toward those highly esteemed positions in Canada’s court system as taking away from their abil-ity to live up to that special
bond.Last week, in the face of
much criticism, MacKay elaborated on those com-ments and stood staunchly by them.
He told reporters there is “no question” that women have a greater bond with their children than men, especially when those children are really young.
MacKay smirked at reporters and told them, “We need more women to apply to be judges. It’s that simple.”
However, he’s not shar-ing the number of applica-tions by women for judge positions to back up his statement that not enough are applying.
How noble, that in their quest for parental superior-ity, women sacrifice their own ambitions. How very
motherly of them to be the martyr for their babies.
Somehow, the omni-scient narrator of mothers’ lives, MacKay knows the bond women feel with their babies.
Throw in the towel, ladies. Mystery solved. We can work all we want, but now we know that we are doomed to sacrifice every-thing for the well-being of our babes, because ambi-tions take away from that well-being.
What about the 81 women who work as feder-ally appointed judges in Canada? How did they get to be there?
Should we be concerned about the well-being of their children?
But don’t worry, it’s not our fault. It’s Mother Nature’s fault. It’s just the
biologically predetermined risk you take when you are a female parent.
Actually, wait. MacKay, in his infinite wisdom, said it is our problem because we’re not applying, there-fore we can’t get positions we don’t ask for. Neener-neener.
The notion behind MacKay’s comments is so stupid it would be laugh-able if it wasn’t so widely held. It’s that old, out-of-date opinion that the most important job for a woman is motherhood, so it goes against the natural order when she follows her ambi-tions in other areas.
Being a mother is very important. But it also says nothing about the impor-tance of other ambitions.
A brief history of teacher demands
VICTORIA – A few things have changed since the last all-out teacher strike in B.C.
That was just two years ago, when the B.C. Teachers’ Federation was coming off its second-ever voluntary agreement with a 16 per cent raise over five years and what the union termed an “enhanced” signing bonus of $4,000. Even with special teacher-only top-ups, BCTF members almost rejected the last of the government’s big-spending pre-Olympic labour deals signed in 2006.
By 2012, outraged teachers were back on the legislature lawn, howl-ing for another 16 per cent, with backup vocals provided as usual by HEU, CUPE, BCGEU and other public sector unions that settled for less. Teachers had just sailed through a crippling global recession with a series of raises, but were oblivious to all that.
Last week the protest venue switched to Vancouver, where both the crowd and the demands looked a bit thinner. The signing bonus target is up to $5,000, but the raise is a mere eight per cent over five years (com-pounded, for those who passed math), plus another huge basket of cash dis-guised as benefit improvements and so forth. Government negotiators put their total compensation demand at 14.5 per cent.
One obvious dodge: they want the bottom two steps of the teacher salary grid dropped. That’s simply a raise for entry-level teachers. Admittedly those are rare creatures these days with shrinking enrolment and ironclad seniority rules that allow retired teach-ers to monopolize substitute work.
Something else that’s changed since 2012 is that the government has granted the BCTF’s wish to bargain directly with the province.
MacKay’s got mothering all fi gured out
Emily WesselMerrittMUSINGS
By Tom FletcherBLACK PRESStfl [email protected]
www.merrittherald.com THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 • 7
The Merritt Herald welcomes your letters, on any subject, addressed to the editor.
Letters must be signed and include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes.
Letters may be edited for length, taste and clar-ity. Please keep letters to 300 words or less. Email letters to: [email protected].
Located on quiet street this 3 plus bedroom plus has lots of space, large yard for the family, comes with all the appliances
Corner unit at McCallum Gar-dens, care free living and very move in ready, All appliances including central air included
Located on culdesac street, six bedroom 3 bath home includ-ing 2 bedroom suite, good sized yard and deck
3 bedroom rancher at front of property, with a large one bed-room home at back, New main lines, vinyl windows, furnace and hot water tank, good revenue stream
M E R R I T T
John Isaac 250-378-1586
Ph: 250-378-6181 F: 250-378-6184
www.royallepage.ca/merritt1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC
$325,000$174,000 $163,000$243,000
Scan to check all my listings. Also advertized on:
?HERALD QUESTION OF THE WEEK
To vote, go online to
merrittherald.com
LETTERS POLICY
YOUR OPINION Speak up
You can comment on any story you read @
merrittherald.com
Do you think thecity did the rightthing in leavingthe pilot project
with TOTA?
PREVIOUSQUESTION
Making being a good parent and a good employee mutually exclusive things is so, incredibly, frustratingly limiting to women.
By falsely putting mothers on such a pedestal, framing them as martyrs who forego their own ambitions for the sake of their children, he’s simultaneously villainiz-ing those women who do stay in the work-force and — gasp — excel by framing them as mothers who value their bonds with their children less than those pious others.
The horror.In reality, women are just as diverse as
men in their abilities, ambitions, and yes, even their bond with their children.
Not only is it a catch-22, it’s wrapped in layers of guilt for inevitably failing to meet undue expectations to excel in both arenas at all times in order to justify merit for being in both.
There is nothing wrong with deriving satisfaction and meaning from life from parenting, and that applies to both sexes.
The problem here is that MacKay falsely pits that against women deriving satisfaction from other areas of life, such as those outside the home.
Really, if MacKay is so concerned about women’s relationships with their children, maybe he should make comments relating to issues with adequate, afford-able child care; women’s health rights; or maybe, just maybe, encourage equality of the importance of both motherhood and fatherhood.
So you want to be a lady judge? Throw
your application in the pile, but fair warn-ing: no guarantee you’ll be treated with respect once your resume ends up in the hands of Canada’s highest-ranked justice official.
If you need more evidence of MacKay’s gender stereotyping, look no fur-ther than the emails he sent to Department of Justice staffers on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
He commended mothers for their ability to work full time in and out of the home, changing diapers, packing lunches, running after school buses, and planning dinner.
On Father’s Day, he didn’t mention any household chores, and instead commended fathers for guiding and loving their chil-dren to shape who they will become in the future.
It makes absolutely no sense to stereo-type parental roles in this way. Both parents change diapers. Both parents teach their children in the hopes they’ll become won-derful people.
It is no coincidence that the emails to male parents and female parents were very different, and how convenient that his camp can simply shrug and say, “But they were innocent well wishes!”
Sure, they were innocent well wishes made from the trenches of an idiotic mind-set. Sure, just like it’s womankind’s noble quest for parental superiority that makes its members reluctant to apply for positions in the oh-so-fair federal court system.
It couldn’t possibly be that archaic atti-tudes such as MacKay’s discourage women from applying to an old boys’ club.
From Page 6
YES:40%NO:60%
Are you following the
FIFA World Cup?
The education min-istry executed a take-over of the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association after last year’s election, and installed veteran indus-trial union negotiator Peter Cameron. He’s backed up by long-time labour specialist Lee Doney, whose task is to keep the teacher deal within Treasury Board limits that have defined
all other public sector union settlements.
Doney made it clear last week that no medi-ator is going to come in and “split the baby” as long as the BCTF posi-tion is so far beyond the current compensa-tion framework.
Despite constant union complaints of low wages and deterio-rating working condi-tions in B.C. schools, education grads remain lined up around the
block hoping to get in. Why is that?
For those who have been exposed to life outside school for a while, it’s fairly simple. The job market out here in the real world is tough. And here’s how the real world evaluates a teaching job.
Start with 189 working days, each nine hours long as per the accepted defini-tion, and the top-heavy
seniority list that places the average teacher sal-ary at around $72,000 a year. That works out to $42.32 an hour, plus a suite of benefits that most private sector employees can only dream about, starting with three months of prime-time vacation.
I am occasionally lectured by teachers that the job goes far beyond five hours in the classroom and an additional four hours
a day preparing and marking. They throw out different estimates, variously defined. Alas, it’s a salaried job, and we salaried employ-ees in the real world don’t waste a lot of time counting hours. Here’s the work, here’s the deadline, here’s the pay. Take it or leave it.
Consider another union demand that seems to be just anoth-er thinly disguised raise. The BCTF
wants a large increase in preparation time for elementary school. There are no duties being added here. For this one item, gov-ernment negotiators calculate the cost to taxpayers at $86.2 mil-lion every year by the fifth year of the BCTF proposal.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
From Page 6
Contract demands all add up to raises
Dear Editor,
In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 22, I was awakened by a police officer who informed me that my car, a 1990 Nissan, had been set on fire.
Doesn’t sound like that much of a loss, does it? Well, I loved that little car. As old as it was, it was in excel-
lent condition, easy on gas and didn’t cost me a lot for insurance. For me, a senior on a fixed income, it was perfect. Just recently I injured my knee, and as a result find it very difficult to walk any distance, so without the help of my friends and family, I would not be able to go very far.
To whoever it was that decided it would be great fun to torch my car, I hope it was worth it to you, because it left me devastated. You took away my independence.
If the firemen hadn’t responded so quickly, this event could have been much worse, as my car was in the Phelan house parking lot along with several other vehicles.
Many thanks to whoever spotted the fire and called the fire department. Thanks to the firemen and the policemen. Arson is a very serious crime, and I hope whoever did this to me is caught and made to realize the full extent of what he or she did.
Your moment of “fun” cost me a lot.
Diane SmithMerritt
Victim of car torching lost independence
No justice in stereotypes
8 • THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 www.merrittherald.com
NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
MSS ReunionDid you attended MSS from 1950-1979,
then you are invited to attend this event.
Registration $60 Per Person - $6 Pancake Breakfast
Friday, July 18 @ Coldwater Hotel, Saturday, July 19 @ Civic Centre,
Pancake Breakfast Sunday, July 20 @ Rotary ParkMeet & Greet, Banquet, Entertainment & Dance
Limited Space - Please Book Early
present the event present the event of the yearof the year
For more information contact Larry Gamache [email protected]
Teachers rally as dispute lingersAs students in
School District 58 fin-ish writing exams, their teachers continue to walk the picket line in the second week of their full-scale walkout.
On a rainy Tues-day morning, teachers from multiple schools in Merritt gathered for a rally outside of Central Elementary School. After a speech by Nicola Valley Teach-ers’ Union (NVTU) president Peter Vogt, they disseminated in the downtown core to distribute information sheets.
They met up outside MLA Jackie Tegart’s Merritt office where Vogt addressed the crowd again. Tegart was not at her office.
Central Elementary School was chosen as the site of the rally because it has a class of 28 students, 11 of whom are identified as special needs students, the NVTU stated in a press release. Other classes at Central Elementary have four or more students with special needs, the press release states.
Addressing a crowd of about 60 outside the school, Vogt said the labour dispute isn’t about money, but rath-er political will.
“In 2001-2002, there were few, if any, classes with four or more spe-cial needs students in them and those classes were made smaller if three or more special needs students were in them,” Vogt said.
He said the fact classes such as the one at Central Elementary exist is a disgrace given the millions and billions spent elsewhere on such initiatives as the new roof at BC Place and the 2010 Olympic Games.
Due to the labour dispute, the summer reading program for primary students has been cancelled by School District 58.
SD58 superinten-dent Bob Peacock told the Herald the program is the only summer
school program offered through the district.
Report cards are not being issued to students in kindergarten through Grade 9, Peacock said.
However, depend-ing on how the labour dispute plays out, there is a chance students could receive those report cards this com-ing fall. Peacock also said all students will be moving on to the next grade unless they have already been informed otherwise.
The Labour Rela-tions Board has deemed producing final grades for students in Grades 10 through 12 as an essential service.
Vogt told the Herald that under the essential service order, teachers are required to verify the latest marks each school board has for students in Grades 10 through 12.
Peacock said he’s assuming teachers will adjust grades in accordance with how a student performed this past term for those three grades.
Peacock said stu-dents in Grades 10 through 12 should get their report cards in the first week of July.
Provincial exams are proceeding, but the social studies 11 exam and English 10 exam have had written por-tions removed.
Grade 12 exams are unaffected because they were given an essential service designation from the LRB and will be marked by teachers.
Peacock said exams were supervised by either administra-tion or district staff. Some Grade 10 and 11 exams are being marked by local admin-istration staff and Grade 12 exams are being marked at the provincial level.
Final exams in class-es were not adminis-tered this year, Peacock said.
In regards to the class with 11 students with special needs which Vogt pointed out, Peacock believes there is a difference of opinion between the two sides on which stu-
dents should be identi-fied as having special needs and which should not.
At the provincial level, 30-year veteran labour mediator Vince Ready declined to mediate the dispute between the teachers and provincial govern-ment due to a booked schedule. Over the course of his career, Ready has worked on more than 7,000 com-
mercial and labour dis-putes in Canada.
Outside of Tegart’s office, a few Merritt teachers said they were well received by people they talked with when they walked around the downtown.
At the office, Vogt told a crowd of about 45 people that although money isn’t the top pri-ority in this dispute, it’s important teachers are paid a fair wage.
He told the Herald he thinks the two sides are getting close in terms of wages.
“Probably within a per cent,” Vogt said.
Vogt said he still hopes a deal can be reached between the two sides by the end of June, but he’s given up trying to figure out where this dispute is headed.
By Michael PotestioTHE HERALD
See ‘Exams’ Page 11
www.merrittherald.com THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 • 9
BUSINESS
July 1 - 31, 2014
T ak e
a w a l k o n t h e a r t s i de
21 Artists in 21 LocationsMerritt & District Chamber of Commerce
Doctor’s Eyecare, Brambles, Merritt Desert Inn, Espresso Etc., Earthwalker, D&D Emporium, Property Guys / Merritt Centennials, Merritt Printing & Stationery, Spaner & Webb,
Highland Valley Copper - Tech, NV Museum & Archives, NV Heritage Society - Baillie House, Merritt Herald, Home Hardware, Mandolin’s Bagel & Coffeehouse, City Hall / Civic Centre, City Furtniture, NV Auxillary,
Beyond the Willow, Country Music Hall of Fame, NVCAC - Courthouse Gallery.
Get your passport at one of these participating businesses and take a walk!Your completed passport give you a chance to WIN PRIZES!
For more information [email protected]
or call 250-378-5634
CANADA DAY WEEKEND
50OFFREG. PRICE
%MEMBERS SALE
ALLFABRICS, SEWING NOTIONS, QUILT BATT , DRAPERYPANELS, HARDWARETRIMMINGS , BARGAINCENTER &
MORE!
**Exclusive to Fabricland Sewing Club Members**MEMBERSHIP CARD MUST BE PRESENTED FOR DISCOUNTS
**some exclusions may apply, this includes Promotional, Clearance products, “Special Purchase”, Signature Styles & Yarn
SALE
2014JUNE 27-JULY 1ST
ULTIMATE
Mon. - Wed. & Sat. 9:30a.m.-5:30p.m.Thur. & Fri. 9:30a.m.-9:00p.m.
Sunday Noon - 5:00p.m.
KAMLOOPS2121 East Trans Canada Hwy. VALLEYVIEW • 250-374-3360
www.fabriclandwest.com
WATCH FOR OUR IN-STORE SPECIALS!
Site Location: Airport Road, next to Valley Helicopters
For sales at other times phone: 250-378-9674 or 250-936-8363
www.goodearthcompany.ca
Fine Screen Compost Excellent top dressing for lawns & mixing into existing soil.Regular Screen CompostWork into all existing soils, adding nutrients & organic matter increasing soil porosity.Fertilizing MulchExcellent of mulching shrubs, trees & to top dress fl ower beds.Top SoilBlended dirt that is “ready to grow.”
Open To Public:
Mon., Wed. & Fri: 10 am - NoonSaturdays: 9 am - 1 pm
COMPOST & TOP SOILWe have a variety of proucts to help you grow...
Canada Day is the perfect opportunity to consider all the good reasons why living in Canada and being a Canadian is so ter-rific. One you may not have considered is that Canada is a great place to retire! A comfortable retirement is something we too often take for granted but when you look at the benefits available to Canadian retirees – benefits not available to retirees in other countries – it’s clear that Canada rocks retirement. Here are some reasons why:
All wage-earning and self-employed Canadians are eligible to receive either Cana-da Pension Plan or the Québec Pension Plan (CPP/QPP) retirement benefits, which are
indexed for inflation. A couple can choose to share CPP/QPP ben-efits for tax purposes.
Those who have lived in Canada for at least 40 years after age 18 will receive the full monthly Old Age Security (OAS) benefit, which is indexed for inflation. Canadian res-idents who have lived in Canada for at least 10 years after age 18 will receive a prorated OAS monthly payment.
Seniors with a lower income may be eligible for the Guar-anteed Income Supple-ment (GIS), a tax-free monthly payment, which is indexed for inflation.
Every tax-eligible Canadian gets the Basic Personal Tax Credit and those over age 65 also receive an Age Credit. Other tax credits that can benefit retirees include the Medical Expense Credit, the Dependent Credit, the Disability Credit, and the Care-givers Credit. There are also generous tax credits for those making charitable donations.
Canadians can take advantage of the tax-deferred, compound growth benefits of investments in Regis-tered Retirement Sav-ings Plans (RRSPs).
Any Canadian resi-dent who receives peri-odic payments from a registered pension plan can potentially reduce their taxes by splitting pension income with a spouse/common-law partner.
Those over age 65 who receive Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) income are also eligible for the federal and provincial Pension Income Credit and can allocate up to 50 per cent of their RRIF income to a spouse for tax purposes.
Canadians can invest in Tax-free Sav-ings Accounts (TFSAs) that generate tax-free investment income that does not affect income-tested federal benefits.
And, of course, Canadian retirees have access to a wide range of health-care services at little or no direct cost.
Canada is a great
place to retire! But to make your retirement all it can be, you need a plan that includes retirement income from other sources such as your company or per-sonal pension plan and your own investments. Your professional advi-sor can help make sure you have everything in place for a great retirement in a great country.
This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Finan-cial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general informa-tion only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for spe-cific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.
Contact David Brown at 250-315-0241 or at [email protected] to book your appointment.
O Canada, a great place to retire
DAVID L. BROWNManagingYOUR MONEY
TOOLS FOR THE FUTURE
Merritt Secondary School graduate Eric Hughes (mid-dle) accepts the keys to his new toolbox from Jack Cross of the Merritt chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada (right). The club partners with Canadian Tire each year (represented by owner Dave Kopacz on the left) to award the toolbox worth $2,200 to a student pursuing a post-secondary education at a technical institute. Hughes, who’s planning to pursue heavy duty mechanics, said he was surprised to learn he is this year’s recipient of the annual donation.
Emily Wessel/Herald
10 • THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 www.merrittherald.com
NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca Know your limit, play within it. 19+ to play!
Chances are 1 in 10,500 (total tickets for sale) to win a grand prize. BC Gaming Event Licence #63309
ALL PRIZES DRAWN ON LOCATION AT 500 POINTE PLACE, SUN RIVERS, KAMLOOPS, BC AT 9:00 AM, JULY 8TH, 2014
Details of the rules of play on-line www.ydreamhome.com
10,500 tickets10,500 tickets –– only only $$100 each100 eachWin this house or sell the house for tax-free cash!Win this house or sell the house for tax-free cash!
VALLEYVIEW - Cooper’s FoodsSUN RIVERS - Sun Rivers Pro ShopHALSTONHome Hardware Building CentrePaul Lake Husky MarketWESTSYDE - Cooper’s FoodsDOWNTOWNKamloops YMCA-YWCACooper’s FoodsLondon DrugsSAHALISave-On FoodsAndre’s ElectronicsNORTH SHOREKamloops YMCA-YWCA at Northills MallSurplus Herby’s (also in Vernon/Williams Lake)
BROCKLEHURST - Cooper’s Foods
AND AT THE Y DREAM HOME OPEN HOUSE
Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 5pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THESE LOCATIONS:
WIN THIS HOUSE! Tickets only $100 – only 10,500 tickets available
ORDER TICKETS NOW!ydreamhome.com1-877-870-2838 or 250-372-7725
A community project of the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA, supported by CHBA-Central Interior & TRU
Ticket sales cut-off at 8 pm, July 2, 2014.
ORDER TICKETS NOW!ORDER TICKETS NOW!Order online at
ydreamhome.comCall 1-877-870-2838
or 250-372-7725
SPONSORED BY:
400 Battle St, Kamloops, BC V2C 2L72 0 72 772 amloops o
Building healthy communities
2014 Dream Home Lottery2014 Dream Home Lottery
Only 10,500 tickets available!
6,720 single tickets $100 each.
$565,000 VALUE$565,000 VALUE
OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSEApril 12-June 29, 2014Saturday and Sunday
11am to 5pm
Donations desperately needed for spay and neuter services. Donations can be to made to The Angel’s Animal Rescue Society at The Interior Savings Credit Union, Account #1193739.
Gifts Jewelry Native Art Glasses Contacts
Jeanine GustafsonOptician/Contact Lens Fitter/ABO/NCLE
Vision Quest Optical & GiftsQAuthentic Native Art Gallery
Phone: 250-378-2022 2001 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC
Adopt a Pet
Mouse & Tubbins
“Breaking the Chain of Abuse”
Please make an appointment to visitPh: (250) 378-5223
E: [email protected] other future best friends @ www.angelsanimalrescue.ca
gg yy gThis feature brought to you by...
Rusty TimberRusty is appproximately 1 year old, neutered male, mixed breed. He wins the “smile of the day” award! What a little sweety he is! A happy guy and so full of love!
Mouse and Tubbins are very healthy, ma-ture adults. They must stay together as they are very bonded. They need a home where they will be spoiled rotten, taken on short and frequent walks and have their favority sleep place in bed with you.
Timber is approximately 1 year old, neutered male, Timber Wolf cross. He is extremely affectionate, kind and gentle. Timber is very playful and great with other dogs.
Suzuki cleans up at high school awardsMerritt Secondary
School graduate Kait-lyn Suzuki took home a bevy of awards in multiple classes from the high school’s awards ceremony earlier this month.
The Grade 12 stu-dent earned 10 awards on June 4.
Suzuki won awards for having the top marks in Grade 12 French, English, drawing and painting, history, biology and physics classes.
She was also named to the principal’s hon-ours list and took home the Mayon Cup, which is awarded to the Grade 12 student who has the highest academic stand-ing.
Suzuki took home the Dalton Trophy – awarded based on the recipient’s citizenship, scholarship, fine arts, athletics, service and
general impressions. She was one of two
recipients of the Rotary Service Award, which is presented to the student who contributed the most to the functioning of the school through hours of service.
Suzuki describes herself as a hardworking individual.
“Everything I do,
I put a lot of effort into it. If I’m going to do something, I want to make sure it’s done well,” she said.
Suzuki told the Herald that though she spends enough time doing home-work in order to do a good job and spends time studying, there is more to this recent gradu-ate than just her studies.
“It’s not all I do,” Suzuki said,
noting she plays three different school sports, is on student council, and does volunteer work.
“It keeps me busy, which I like,” she said of the various activities that demand her time.
“I do spend a fair amount of time watch-ing TV, too,” Suzuki said with a laugh.
Next fall, the lifelong Merrittonian will venture away from home for the first time when she begin her post-secondary edu-cation at the University of Victoria.
Though she’s won awards in various cat-egories, Suzuki knows exactly what subject her post-secondary educa-tion will focus on.
She plans to study engineering and said she decided on that sub-ject because its an area where she can have an impact on people.
“I want to go into biomedical engineer-ing, which involves the development of medical equipment, so through that I can help improve people’s lives,” Suzuki told the Herald.
Although Suzuki has lived in Merritt her whole life, Victoria will not be a strange city for her.
“I’ve been to Victoria a lot. Part of my family
lives there, so it won’t be too new,” she said.
By Michael PotestioTHE HERALD
Kaitlyn Suzuki. Emily Wessel/Herald
www.merrittherald.com THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 • 11
NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
WHEN:GATES OPEN at 10 am Saturday and SundayRACING STARTS 2 pm Saturday NOON on SundayStreet stock welcome must register by 10 am Saturday
WHERE:Take Midday Valley Rd. tothe West Festival Gate andfollow signs to the lower bowl
June 28 & 29, 2014
FamilyEvent
Check our website at www.nwmra.com
June 28 & 29, 2014
F
BRING YOUR OWN SEATING
EAGLE CRES.
FALCO
N CRE
ST DR
.
CRAW
FORD
AVE.
AVE.
ALTERS
AVE.
GRANDVIEW HGTS.
RIVER RANCH RO
DE WOLF WAY
AIRPORT RD. GORDON ST.
TO MQUILCHWY
HWY #5 TO KAMLOOPS 87 km
BELSHAW ST.
CRESSY ST
FORKSDAL
E AVE.
BREMNERAVE.
REID CRT.EXIT #290
FORKSDAFORKSDALE CR
TO MONCK PARK,
NICOLA LAKE,
QUILCHENA,
1
3663 DeWolf Way, 250-378-5320Merritt, BC www.kfc.ca
®
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Try our new Desserts
Chocolate Lava Cake
FOR ONLY $249
BREAKFAST SMORG!Sunday
2101 Quilchena Ave., Merritt 250-378-0331
Where friends meet to eat
101 Quilchena Ave., Merritt , 250-37
*Regular Menu Available
10 am - 2 pm
$1295
Find us on Facebook
1953 Nicola Avenue, Merritt 250-378-8283
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK11 AM - 9 PM10% OFF pick-up orders
over $15
20% OFF for seniors
NIGHTLY BUFFET!4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
HUGE SELECTION OF CHINESE DISHES!Crab legs on select nights!
$14.95*FRIDAYS $15.95 for THAI BUFFET
MERRITT’S RESTAURANT GUIDETRY ONE OF THESE MOUTHWATERING EXPERIENCES
Flavours of the month
3999 Airport Road at the Wagon West Travel Plaza
250-378-2100250-378-2100
Wagon WestDiner
All Day
HOURS:Monday - Friday:11 am - 8:30 pmSaturday: 4 pm - 8:30 pmSunday: Closed 103-2102 Nicola Ave., Merritt
pick the ingredients
do the grilling
You
We
FRESH & FLAVOURFUL!
1
2 3
4 5
CHAR
TERS
ST.
BLAI
R ST
.
MAY
ST.
DOUG
LAS
ST.
MEN
ZIES
ST.
HOUS
TON AVE.
NICOLA AV
GARC
IA
MAR
G
LAUDER ST.
ER S
T. GRIEG
ST.
GRANITE AVE.
GRANITE
CRANNA
LANGSPL.
RANSO
QUILCHENA AVE. QUILCHENA AVE.
COUTLEE AVE.
CLAPPERTON AVE
JACKSON AVE.
COLDWATER AVE.
CLAPPERTON AVE.
COUTLEE AVE.
5
3
4
2
2
R RRRRRRRRRRRERRERST
.
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRIGRIIE
CLAPPERTON AVECLAPPERTON A DOWNTOWN LOCATION MAP
NICOLA AVE. NICOLA AVE.
N
MAR
G
LAUDER ST.
GRANITE AVE RANSO
NICOLA AVE.
UPPER LOCATION MAP
Exams, strike continue
SPLASH ZONE Aboriginal Day celebrations at Voght Park on June 21 included a balloon toss game, where pairs of participants tossed a water balloon back and forth over an increasing distance — and increasing their risk of getting splashed. Emily Wessel/Herald
“I said this morning — and I do mean this — I really am hope-ful they come up with some kind of settlement by June 30. I think that would be best for everyone, including the government, but I don’t know what the govern-ment strategy is at this point,” Vogt said.
Although it was essentially a formality given the fact the union has already implement-ed a full-scale strike, secondary school teach-
ers were locked out completely on Wednes-day and today. Elemen-tary school teachers are officially locked out with secondary school teachers tomorrow.
Their students have missed the last 10 days of school while high school students missed an additional two days of instruction when the teachers’ union initiated its full-scale strike back on June 16. Secondary students have been writing pro-vincial exams since last Wednesday.
From Page 8
12 • THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 www.merrittherald.com
NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
Summer + Winter Mountain PassesBest Buy Sale Ends June 30, 2014.Shop online at SunPeaksResort.com or call 250.578.5474.
NEW TERRAINFOR NEW ADVENTURES
2 NEW ZONES AT CANADA’S SECOND LARGEST RESORT
3RD ANNUAL BAR BENDER RACE
WWW.NVDRA.COM
Thank you to the Sponsors,
Donators, Participants and
Volunteers of the
Nicola Valley Dirt Riders would like to thank our
Corporate Sponsors:
Stuwix Resources, Nicola Motorsports, Ramada, Tourism
Nicola Valley, Secure-All, Gnarly Parts, RTR Performance Donations by:MSS Woodwork Shop (Frazer), Nicola Motorsports, Alpha De-
sign, Courtesy Corner, Tolko Industries, Westcan Auto Parts,
Simon Saw, International Motorsport, GP Moto
We would also like to thank all the volunteers who helped make this event a success, we couldn’t do it without you. And thank you to all the Racers for a great turnout.
Custom welding and bending.On radiators and muffl ers.
894 Coldwater Road, Merritt, B.C.
378-0999
PO Box 98Merritt, BC
V1K 1B8
Dell told court he placed Grieve under arrest for possession with the purpose of trafficking, searched Grieve and found a sil-ver lighter case.
The lighter case was empty.
He also said he found a phone and $199 in cash on Grieve.
Upon searching the vehicle, he found a small folding knife, a scoresheet and another cellphone, Dell said. When he searched the trunk he found items such as a small axe, a baseball bat, a large knife and brass knuck-les.
He also said there was an array of items in the trunk. Of the items he seized, he saw no other items related to them in the vehicle, he said. Dell said he did not ask who the assortment of items
belonged to.Dell said based
on the information Const. Francis pro-vided him and his own observation of Grieve at another residence earlier in the day, he believed Grieve to be possessing crack cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
Dell said he didn’t test the lighter case for any sort of residue.
Francis said he believed Grieve to be in possession of crack cocaine when he radi-oed Dell.
Francis also said he’s known the infor-mant since about 2009, and the informant had never given him any unreliable information.
When Grieve took the stand, he told court that he and a friend were moving in to an apartment together on that day and the items packed in the car belonged to both of them.
Court also heard that this friend was known to operate the Chevrolet HHR.
Grieve said he went to the residence Dell observed him at to have his car fixed by a man he knew. He said the man told him he needed to order a part.
Grieve said he was visiting a woman he knew in the hopes of buying some salmon from her at the Double D later in the day. However, the woman didn’t have any to sell him, he said.
Judge Chris Cleave-ley concluded there to be reasonable and probable grounds to arrest Grieve based on the evidence from the constables and previ-ous cases cited by the Crown.
However, during the main trial, Cleaveley determined that the Crown did not prove Grieve knew the weap-on was in his vehicle.
He said more care should have been taken with regards to where in the trunk the weap-on was found.
In court, Grieve denied having any knowledge of the weapon. He said he didn’t put it in the trunk, nor did he know how it got into the vehicle.
Antonovych said there was no evidence that Grieve knew the weapon was in his car.
Caputo said the owner of a vehicle is presumed to know what they are carrying with them, with which Cleaveley disagreed.
Cleaveley said that he didn’t believe any-thing Grieve had told him, but the Crown failed to prove its case that Grieve knew the weapon was in his car.
He said he came to that conclusion as he believed that Grieve was moving that day, and that his friend was
known to operate the vehicle from time to time.
From Page 5
Didn’t know brass knuckles were in trunk
www.merrittherald.com THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 • 13
Claudette EdenosteBroker/Owner
250-280-0689claudetteedenoste@
royallepage.ca
Debra SchindlerPersonal Real Estate Corp.
Melody SimonSales Rep
250-315-8539
Tom McDonaghAssociate Broker
Karen BonneteauSales Rep
John IssacBroker
LOT 3 EIGHT MILE RD$155,000 MLS# 123310
1769 SPRING ST$259,000 MLS# 122988
301 CHARTRAND AVE$265,000 MLS# 123302
23 GARNET AVE$214,500 MLS# 123286
3387 BOYD ROAD $309,000 MLS# 122220
244 JASPER DR$179,900 MLS# 122279
LOT 1 SUNSHINE VALLEY RD$139,900 MLS# 123240
2612 FORKSDALE PLACE $329,000 MLS# 120678
1847 GRANITE AVENUE $188,000 MLS# 123320
2387 COUTLEE AVE$163,000 MLS# 122468
CHECK OUT OUR LISTINGS ONLINE: WWW.REALTOR.CA AND SEARCH BY MLS#
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEAM SALES TEAM
Lynda Etchart Property Manager
Diane ManchesterProperty/Strata
Manager
Property Management Team: 250-378-1996
Crystal ChandlerAssistant
www.facebook.com/rlpmerritt
www.twitter.com/rlpmerritt
www.pinterest.com/rlpmerrittIndependently owned and operated
Helping you is what we do.™REAL ESTATE REVIEW
M E R R I T T Phone: 250-378-6181 1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184
Connecting your listings to buyers and sellers world wide. www.royallepagemerritt.com
LOGAN LAKE
LOGAN LAKE
LOGAN LAKE
LOGAN LAKENEW PRICE
NEW PRICENEW PRICE
NEW PRICENEW PRICE
1500 RIVER STREET $164,900 MLS# 123334
332 LINDEN RD$399,900 MLS# 123282
2699 QUILCHENA AVE$174,500 MLS# 123019
382 GRANITE AVE$129,700 MLS# 121510
SOLDSOLD
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
Royal LePage Merritt now has 1,125 likes and
reached 34,000 people in the last week.
LOGAN LAKENEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
MLS # House # STREET PRICEMerritt up to $200,000 122064 #7-2400 COLDWATER AVE $57,500121453 #317-1703 MENZIES STREET $64,900116995 #9-2390 SEYOME CRESENT $64,999122407 #314-1703 MENZIES STREET $68,000118135 #311-1703 MENZIES STREET $69,995116312 1202 HOUSTON STREET $74,000119925 #16-1226 McMILLAN ROAD $75,000120941 #38-254 HIGHWAY 8 $89,900122150 1843 MENZIES STREET $99,000121276 1406 PINE STREET $99,900120487 #211-2295 BLAIR STREET $105,000121275 1404 PINE STREET $105,000121480 1752 NICOLA AVENUE $107,000120579 #304-2295 BLAIR STREET $108,000121249 1602 DOUGLAS STREET $108,000120608 1490 COLDWATER AVE $109,000120810 1952 NICOLA AVENUE $130,000121468 2637 QUILCHENA AVENUE $130,000120481 1902 NICOLA AVENUE $155,000117739 2276 COUTLEE AVENUE $157,000112744 1875 SAGE STREET $159,000121540 #305-1701 MENZIES STREET $159,000121146 1650 LINDLEY CRK RD $159,800EXC 2076 CLEASBY STREET $160,000122067 1798 DOUGLAS STREET $161,000122468 2387 COUTLEE AVENUE $163,000118294 #206-1701 MENZIES STREET $164,000123334 1500 RIVER STREET $164,900114978 1859 GRANITE AVENUE $169,000123055 439 BRENTON AVE $169,000121116 #4-2760 VOGHT STREET $170,000122908 2137 CLAPPERTON AVE $173,900123019 2699 QUILCHENA AVENUE $174,500119258 1425 CANFORD AVE $179,000123112 #9-2760 VOGHT STREET $179,000123207 2263 NICOLA AVENUE $181,000123320 1847 GRANITE AVENUE $188,000121473 1576 HOUSTON STREET $199,000123223 1991 MORRISSEY STREET $199,000Merritt $200,000 - $300,000 119627 1425 HOUSTON STREET $209,000121236 1626 HOUSTON STREET $209,000120499 #11-1749 MENZIES STREET $210,000121596 1648 LINDLEY CRK RD $210,000122449 1660 HILL STREET $210,000120892 2625 JACKSON AVE $220,000120921 #32-1749 MENZIES STREET $229,000122960 2549 CLAPPERTON AVE $229,000117659 1610 BANN STREET $229,900117462 2090 CLAPPERTON AVE $239,000121078 1849 1ST AVE $243,000120472 2556 CORKLE STREET LN $248,000120190 372 TURNER AVE LN $249,900123211 2078 BIRCH AVE $249,900
MLS # House # STREET PRICEBare Land 122063 3030 HILTON DRIVE $77,500120479 1638 LINDLEY CRK RD $79,000121605 2730 EAGLE CRESCENT $89,000122077 2701 PEREGRINE WAY $99,000115358 2299 BURGESS AVE $134,900123240 Lot1 SUNSHINE VALLEY ROAD $139,900104461 2793 SUNSHINE VALLEY RD $149,000116421 Lot 1 MERR SPEN BRG HWY $150,000123310 Lot 3 EIGHT MILE ROAD $155,000120647 8595 HIGHWAY 5A $175,000122172 Lot 3 MIDDAY VALLEY ROAD $195,000122317 6357 MONCK PARK RD $199,000120655 6427 MONCK PARK RD $199,900118598 1101 HIGHWAY 8 $249,000120105 2819 ABERDEEN RD LN $2,000,000Commercial 120800 2075 COUTLEE AVENUE $45,000120799 2087 COUTLEE AVENUE $45,000122580 2152 NICOLA AVENUE $80,000119261 2175 NICOLA AVENUE $251,000120483 1952-26 NICOLA AVENUE $325,000120317 2125 QUILCHENA AVENUE $350,000122016 1898 BLAIR STREET $439,000122729 2076 COUTLEE AVENUE $455,000115359 2208 COYLE ROAD $499,000119521 1988 NICOLA AVENUE $570,000EXC 1601 WILSON STREET $725,000120109 1988 NICOLA AVENUE LEASELogan Lake 121148 347 POPLAR DRIVE $44,000120942 #205-279 ALDER DRIVE $72,500120654 #279-306 ALDER DRIVE $79,900121972 #307-400 OPAL DRIVE $115,000121683 #3 AGATE DR $125,000123152 27 SAPHIRE COURT $139,900122279 244 JASPER DRIVE $179,900123286 23 GARNET AVE $214,500120762 403 OPAL DRIVE $219,000120878 227 BIRCH CRESCENT $234,900120767 #5 EMERALD DRIVE $244,900123149 371 BASALT DRIVE $249,000120416 144 BIRCH CRESCENT $249,900123056 13+15 JASPER DRIVE $255,500121368 136 PONDEROSA WAY $259,000123302 301 CHARTRAND AVE $265,000122058 11 GARNET AVE $298,000121164 320 BASALT DRIVE $320,000120473 4884 PINERIDGE DRIVE $360,000123282 332 LINDEN ROAD $399,900
MLS # House # STREET PRICEMerritt $200,000 - $300,000 121253 2075 GILLIS CRESC $259,000123165 1751 GRANITE AVENUE $259,000122988 1769 SPRING STREET NEW PRICE $259,000122989 1599 COLDWATER AVE $265,000122494 #21-1901 MAXWELL AVE $269,000122335 2352 IRVINE AVE $272,000117749 1630 BANN STREET $280,000120769 2621 CLAPPERTON AVE $288,990122996 2152 CLARKE AVE $289,900121679 1642 LINDLEY CRK RD $298,000121166 1599 MAIN STREET $299,000121948 1401 CHAPMAN STREET $299,000118338 2672 GRANITE AVENUE NEW PRICE $299,000Merritt $300,000 + 121254 2425 IRVINE AVE $303,000122220 3387 BOYD ROAD NEW PRICE $309,000121497 #8-2502 SPRINGBANK AVE $319,000117200 2950 MCLEAN PLACE $320,000122398 #2-2502 SPRING BANK AVE $325,000119076 1741 BANN STREET $327,000119260 1700 BANN STREET $329,000120678 2612 FORKSDALE PLACE $329,000119803 2138 PARKER DRIVE $330,000117612 1201 QUILCHENA AVENUE $339,000119047 5128 ENGINEER AVE(BRKM) $349,900121959 1681 FIR ROAD $359,000120339 2674 FORKSDALE CRT $370,000123067 2709 GRAND VIEW HEIGHTS $389,900122422 1511 BANN STREET $432,000122957 2662 FORKSDALE COURT $475,000Homes on Acreage 118045 5033 LAUDER ROAD (GLMPS) $230,000116583 4570 WILDWOOD ROAD NEW PRICE $284,900119378 Lot 25 PARADISE LAKE $288,000115727 1889 NICOLLS ROAD $399,000122221 3104 PANORAMA DRIVE $399,900119327 420 WILD ROSE DRIVE $425,000121896 1540 MILLER ROAD $449,000117984 1736 MILLER ROAD $472,000122595 4557 IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD $495,000120116 3611 PETIT CREEK ROAD $499,000116493 1444 LOON LAKE ROAD CC $539,000114703 2797 MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY $599,000122263 2397 TORGERSON ROAD $599,000119475 128 COLDWATER ROAD $769,000120080 5360 MANNING CREEK $1,195,000117905 1016 HIGHWAY 8 NW $1,350,000116197 3793 PETIT CREEK ROAD $1,690,000118481 5240 DOT RANCH CUTT OFF RD $2,100,000Bare Land 120248 2362 CARRINGTON AVE LN $69,000122060 3010 HILTON DRIVE $77,500122061 3006 HILTON DRIVE $77,500122062 3000 HILTON DRIVE $77,500
www.merrittherald.com 14 • THURSDAY, June 26, 2014
NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
50 MPG HIGHWAY5.7 L/100 KM HWY | 7.8 L/100 KM CITY
LTZ MODEL SHOWN
• 1.4 L TURBOCHARGED ENGINE• AIR CONDITIONING • BLUETOOTH®• STABILITRAK ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM
• CRUISE CONTROL• ONSTAR® • SIRIUS XM RADIO™
FUN MEETS FUNCTIONAL
2014 TRAX LS FWD EMPLOYEE LEASE $99 AT 0.9%‡
BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,050 DOWNOFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI
EMPLOYEE PRICE* $19,436 OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI
~
46 MPG HIGHWAY6.1 L/100 KM HWY | 9.2 L/100 KM CITY
2014 EQUINOX LS FWD
• 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION• AIR CONDITIONING• BLUETOOTH® WITH USB• POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS & REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
• BEST-IN-CLASS REAR SEAT LEGROOM• SIRIUS XM RADIO™• BETTER HWY FUEL ECONOMY THAN ESCAPE, RAV4 AND CRV++
FULLY LOADED WITHOUT UNLOADING YOUR WALLET
EMPLOYEE LEASE
$139 AT 2.9%‡
BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,400 DOWNBASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $25,801INCLUDES $500 CASH CREDIT†, $500 LEASE CASH¥, FREIGHT & PDI
EMPLOYEE PRICE* $24,951
INCLUDES $1,850 CASH CREDIT†, FREIGHT & PDI
OR
20EMP
ON N
OW A
T YO
UR B
C CH
EVRO
LET
DEAL
ERS.
Che
vrol
et.c
a 1-
800-
GM-D
RIVE
. Che
vrol
et is
a b
rand
of G
ener
al M
otor
s of
Can
ada.
Off
ers
appl
y to
the
purc
hase
or l
ease
of a
new
or d
emon
stra
tor 2
014
Chev
role
t Cru
ze 1L
S/1L
T (1
SA/M
H8)
, 201
4 Ch
evro
let E
quin
ox L
S FW
D (1
SA),
2014
Che
vrol
et T
rax
LS F
WD
(1SA
) equ
ippe
d as
des
crib
ed.
Frei
ght (
$1,6
00) a
nd P
DI in
clud
ed. L
icen
se, i
nsur
ance
, reg
istr
atio
n, a
dmin
istr
atio
n fe
es, P
PSA
and
taxe
s no
t inc
lude
d. D
eale
rs a
re fr
ee to
set
indi
vidu
al p
rice
s. L
imite
d tim
e of
fers
whi
ch m
ay n
ot b
e co
mbi
ned
wit
h ot
her o
ffer
s, a
nd a
re s
ubje
ct to
cha
nge
wit
hout
not
ice.
Off
ers
appl
y to
qua
lified
reta
il cu
stom
ers
in B
C Ch
evro
let D
eale
r M
arke
ting
Asso
ciat
ion
area
onl
y. D
eale
r tra
de m
ay b
e re
quir
ed. S
ee d
eale
r for
det
ails
. *Of
fer a
vaila
ble
to re
tail
cust
omer
s in
Can
ada
betw
een
June
3, 2
014
and
June
30,
201
4. A
pplie
s to
new
201
4 Ch
evro
let m
odel
s, 2
015
Chev
role
t Silv
erad
o H
D Pi
ckup
s an
d 20
15 C
hevr
olet
Tah
oe a
nd S
ubur
ban
mod
els,
exc
ludi
ng C
hevr
olet
Cor
vett
e,
at p
artic
ipat
ing
deal
ers
in C
anad
a. E
mpl
oyee
pri
ce e
xclu
des
licen
se, i
nsur
ance
, reg
istr
atio
n, d
eale
r adm
inis
trat
ion
fee,
fees
ass
ocia
ted
wit
h fil
ing
at m
ovab
le p
rope
rty
regi
stry
/PPS
A fe
es, d
utie
s, a
nd ta
xes.
Dea
ler m
ay s
ell f
or le
ss. G
MCL
may
mod
ify, e
xten
d or
term
inat
e th
is o
ffer
, in
who
le o
r in
part
, at a
ny ti
me
wit
hout
not
ice.
≠0%
pu
rcha
se fi
nanc
ing
offe
red
on a
ppro
ved
cred
it by
TD
Auto
Fin
ance
Ser
vice
s, S
cotia
bank
or R
BC R
oyal
Ban
k fo
r 36/
60 m
onth
s on
new
or d
emon
stra
tor 2
014
Soni
c, M
alib
u/Cr
uze
(exc
l Die
sel),
Cam
aro
(exc
l Z28
). Ra
tes
from
oth
er le
nder
s w
ill v
ary.
Dow
n pa
ymen
t, tr
ade
and/
or s
ecur
ity
depo
sit m
ay b
e re
quir
ed. M
onth
ly p
aym
ent a
nd
cost
of b
orro
win
g w
ill v
ary
depe
ndin
g on
am
ount
bor
row
ed a
nd d
own
paym
ent/
trad
e. E
xam
ple:
$10
,000
at 0
% AP
R, th
e m
onth
ly p
aym
ent i
s $2
78/$
167
for 3
6/60
mon
ths.
Cos
t of b
orro
win
g is
$0,
tota
l obl
igat
ion
is $
10,0
00. 0
% fin
anci
ng o
ffer
is u
ncon
ditio
nally
inte
rest
-fre
e. ‡
0.9%
/2.9
%/0.
9% fo
r 48
mon
th le
ase
avai
labl
e on
all
2014
Cr
uze
(exc
l Die
sel)/
2014
Equ
inox
/201
4 Tr
ax b
ased
on
appr
oved
cre
dit b
y GM
Fin
anci
al. T
ax, l
icen
se, i
nsur
ance
, reg
istr
atio
n, a
pplic
able
pro
vinc
ial f
ees,
and
opt
iona
l equ
ipm
ent e
xtra
. Ann
ual k
ilom
etre
lim
it of
20,
000
km, $
0.16
per
exc
ess
kilo
met
re. M
onth
ly p
aym
ents
may
var
y de
pend
ing
on d
own
paym
ent/
trad
e. E
xam
ple:
201
4 Cr
uze
1LT/
2014
Equ
inox
LS
FWD/
2014
Tra
x LS
FW
D le
ase
pric
ing
incl
udin
g Fr
eigh
t and
Air
Tax
is $
19,6
79/$
25,8
01/$
19,4
36 a
t 0.9
%/2.
9%/0
.9%
APR,
wit
h $6
00/$
2,40
0/$2
,050
dow
n pa
ymen
t, bi
-wee
kly
paym
ents
are
$99
/$13
9/$9
9 fo
r 48
mon
ths.
Tot
al o
blig
atio
n is
$10
,913
/$16
,977
/$12
,408
plu
s ap
plic
able
taxe
s. O
ptio
n to
pur
chas
e at
leas
e en
d is
$9,
284/
$10,
949/
$7,5
09. ‡
‡0%
for 3
6 m
onth
leas
e av
aila
ble
on 2
014
Cruz
e (e
xcl.
Dies
el) ,
Son
ic, M
alib
u, Im
pala
, Tra
x, o
r Enc
ore
base
d on
app
rove
d cr
edit
by G
M F
inan
cial
. Tax
, lic
ense
, ins
uran
ce, r
egis
trat
ion,
app
licab
le p
rovi
ncia
l fee
s, a
nd o
ptio
nal e
quip
men
t ext
ra. ¥
$1,5
00/$
500
man
ufac
ture
r to
deal
er le
ase
cash
ava
ilabl
e on
20
14 C
ruze
LT/E
quin
ox L
S an
d ha
s be
en a
pplie
d to
the
offe
r. †$
500
man
ufac
ture
r to
deal
er d
eliv
ery
cred
it ha
s be
en a
pplie
d to
the
purc
hase
, fina
nce
and
leas
e of
fers
, and
is a
pplic
able
to re
tail
cust
omer
s on
ly. A
n ad
ditio
nal $
1,350
man
ufac
ture
r to
deal
er c
ash
deliv
ery
cred
it ha
s be
en a
pplie
d to
the
cash
pur
chas
e of
fer.
Othe
r cre
dits
av
aila
ble
on s
elec
t mod
els.
Off
er e
nds
June
30,
201
4. >
Base
d on
War
dsAu
to.c
om 2
012
Uppe
r Sm
all s
egm
ent,
excl
udin
g H
ybri
d an
d Di
esel
pow
ertr
ains
. Sta
ndar
d 10
air
bags
, ABS
, tra
ctio
n co
ntro
l and
Sta
biliT
rak.
*^U.
S. G
over
nmen
t 5-S
tar S
afet
y Ra
tings
are
a p
art o
f the
Nat
iona
l Hig
hway
Tra
ffic
Safe
ty A
dmin
istr
atio
n’s
(NH
TSA’
s) N
ew
Car A
sses
smen
t Pro
gram
(ww
w.S
afer
Car.g
ov).
Base
d on
GM
Tes
ting
in a
ccor
danc
e w
ith
appr
oved
Tra
nspo
rt C
anad
a te
st m
etho
ds. Y
our a
ctua
l fue
l con
sum
ptio
n m
ay v
ary.
Co
mpa
riso
n ba
sed
on 2
013
Polk
seg
men
tatio
n: C
ompa
ct S
UV a
nd la
test
com
petit
ive
data
ava
ilabl
e an
d ba
sed
on th
e m
axim
um le
groo
m a
vaila
ble.
Exc
lude
s ot
her G
M b
rand
s. +
+Com
pari
son
base
d on
201
3 Po
lk s
egm
enta
tion:
Com
pact
SUV
and
late
st c
ompe
titiv
e da
ta a
vaila
ble
and
base
d on
the
max
imum
legr
oom
ava
ilabl
e. E
xclu
des
othe
r GM
bra
nds.
~Vi
sit o
nsta
r.ca
for c
over
age
map
, det
ails
and
sys
tem
lim
itatio
ns. S
ervi
ces
vary
by
mod
el a
nd c
ondi
tions
. OnS
tar a
cts
as a
link
to e
xist
ing
emer
genc
y se
rvic
e pr
ovid
ers.
Aft
er c
ompl
imen
tary
tria
l per
iod,
an
activ
e On
Star
ser
vice
pla
n is
requ
ired
. <>
Insu
ranc
e In
stitu
te fo
r Hig
hway
Saf
ety
awar
ded
all E
quin
ox m
odel
s th
e 20
14 To
p Sa
fety
Pic
k Aw
ard.
Equ
inox
LTZ
mod
el a
war
ded
the
2014
Top
Safe
ty P
ick
+ Aw
ard.
W
hich
ever
com
es fi
rst.
See
deal
er fo
r det
ails
. ^W
hich
ever
co
mes
firs
t. Li
mit
of fo
ur A
CDel
co L
ube-
Oil-
Filte
r se
rvic
es in
tota
l. Fl
uid
top-
offs
, ins
pect
ions
, tir
e ro
tatio
ns, w
heel
alig
nmen
ts a
nd b
alan
cing
, etc
., ar
e no
t cov
ered
. Add
ition
al c
ondi
tions
and
lim
itatio
ns a
pply
. See
dea
ler
for
deta
ils. >
<$75
0 cr
edit
avai
labl
e to
201
4 Cr
uze
1LS
and
has
been
app
lied
to o
ffer
. See
dea
ler
for
deta
ils.
2 COMPLIMENTARY
OIL CHANGES^^
YEARS/40,000 KM 5 P O W E R T R A I N
WA R R A N T Y^
YEARS/160,000 KM 5 R O A D S I D E
ASSISTANCE^
YEARS/160,000 KMCOMPLETE CARE
THESE OFFERS END SOON! CHEVROLET.CA
LTZ MODEL SHOWN
<><><< <><><<
With Optional Forward Collision Alert available on 2LT; Standard on LTZ models
All Equinox models.
*^
52 MPG HIGHWAY5.4 L/100 KM HWY | 8.2 L/100 KM CITY
LTZ MODEL SHOWN
2014 CRUZE
• BEST-IN-CLASS SAFETY WITH 10 AIRBAGS> • POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS WITH REMOTE ENTRY• SIRIUS XM RADIO™• ONSTAR®
• AIR CONDITIONING • 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • BLUETOOTH®• CRUISE CONTROL
SAFETY, EFFECIENCY AND INNOVATION ALL ROLLED INTO ONE:
EMPLOYEE PRICE*
$15,995 OFFER INCLUDES $750 CASH CREDIT>< FREIGHT & PDI
EMPLOYEE LEASE $99 AT 0.9%‡
BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $600 DOWNBASED ON LEASE PRICE OF $19,679INCLUDES $1,500 LEASE CASH¥,, FREIGHT & PDI
LT GIVES YOU MORE:
ORSTEPUP TO
CRUZE LT AIR & AUTOCRUZE 1LS
aila
ble
to 2
014
Cruz
e 1L
S an
d ha
s be
en a
pplie
d to
off
er. S
ee d
eale
r
YOU PAY WHAT WE PAY ON ALL MODELSexcludes Corvette
EMPLOYEE PRICING* 0% FINANCING
AND LEASINGAVAILABLEON SELECTMODELS‡‡/≠
PLUS
Call Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-378-9255, or visit us at 2049 Nicola Avenue, Merritt. [License #30482]
Mud bogs this weekend PLAYING THE ACE
The Merritt Volleyball Association and Cooper’s Foods raised $3,500 for the BC Children’s Hospital through this year’s Volleyfest tourna-ments. The association put on the mixed and ladies’ tournaments in April in partnership with Cooper’s, which provided refreshments, prizes and gift baskets.
In its two years, the tournament has raised about $6,000 in total for charity. The Merritt Volleyball Association is looking at donating to the Make A Wish Foundation next year.
Pictured, from left: the Merritt Volleyball Association’s Dave Finch, and Cooper’s Foods managers Shawn Ashdown and Paul Davidson.
Emily Wessel/Herald
Make it three for three. The North West Mud Racing Association (NWMRA) is back in Merritt for its third annual mud races.
This weekend, mud rac-ers in street-class cars and in classes A through E, pro cut and pro paddle classes will once again let the mud fly through a 200-foot-long mud pit at the old Merritt Mountain Music Festival
grounds. NWMRA president Gavin
McDonald told the Herald the event will have a conces-sion on site and there will be three large tents to provide shade.
The action begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, and the mud will fly again on Sunday at noon.
Registration for the races closes at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
www.merrittherald.com THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 • 15
HERALD HEALTHmerrittherald.com bcclassified.com
Have a sports story tip? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing [email protected]
Natural gas.Good for outdoor living.Entertain all year long with a natural gas barbecue. Add a patio heater or fire pit for cosy warmth and ambience. Transform your outdoor living space with natural gas.
FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (14-106.5 04/2014)
Endless Summer Nights Contest
Win a $10,000natural gas dream patio
fortisbc.com/summercontest
GOESSMAN DENTURE CLINICSProfessional, personalized denture service directly to the public
Serving you locally10-2025 Granite Avenue, Merritt
TOLL-FREE: 1-888-374-9443Call no charge for an appointment
WE ACCEPT ALL INSURANCE
DenturesRelinesRepairs
Partial DenturesDenture overimplants
2nd annual Hello Merritt!
Phone: (250) 378-4145Email: [email protected]
Join us at the museum, children ages 6-8 are welcome and the registration fee is $20.
Space is limited so register early. If you have any questions please contact us:
Children's summer program! July 9th - August 13th
How’s your hearing?Ask an
Audiologist.Carolyn Palaga, MSc, Aud (C)
Authorized by:WCB
First Canadian HealthVeterans AffairsRegistered under
the Hearing Aid Act (B.C.)
Call Monday - Friday
315-96882076A Granite Avenue, Merritt(Located at Nicola Valley Chiropractic)
A division of Carolyn Palaga Audiology Services Ltd.
Merritt Hearing Clinic
FAQs about morning back pain
Why does my back hurt more in the morning and feel better as the day goes by?
Whenever you have a back or neck prob-lem, keeping the area moving will prevent it from seizing up. Unless the neck or back has had a recent traumatic injury that requires immobilization, keep-
ing an injured area moving conservatively will help to make it feel a little better and also speed up the healing time. Therefore, when you are lying in bed for hours and not moving, it only makes sense that a pre-existing neck or back problem will tight-en up further. Then, in the morning after a hot shower and moving around the house, the symptoms will lessen.
Do I need a new mattress since I wake up each morn-ing sore?
Unless your mattress is very old, I would typ-ically say no, you don’t need a new mattress.
If you sat down and thought about it, mat-tresses don’t just all of sudden stop providing the support your spine needs when sleeping. Therefore, the mattress that you were using a month ago while your back or neck felt fine is not all of sudden caus-ing pain in these areas. Again, the reason you are waking up sore is because the injured area of your back or neck is not moving at all while you sleep. As a result, these areas will tighten and become more symptomatic.
I have tried resting my injured back or neck, but the
pain just keeps coming back. Why?
Research has shown, particularly with non-traumatic neck and back injuries, that if you don’t undergo any treatment whatsoever for your problem, the pain will likely go away or at least lessen. However, my comment to this is that even if the inflammation and pain dissipate, the lack of mobility in the problematic joints and muscles may not be restored. This is where the chiropractor can help. Whether the joints and muscles of the spine are sore or not, a chiropractor is highly
trained to restore and maintain the mobility of the affected joints. Once this is accom-plished, then the joints and muscles can heal fully and not be prone to a reoccurrence of the same problem.
Continued in the Thursday, July 3 edition of the Merritt Herald.
DR. COLIN GAGESpinal COLUMN
Do you some-times dream of the perfect weekend getaway? They are not always so easy to arrange, especially if you are keeping an eye on finances, or there are children to consider.
With a little creativ-ity and imagination, it is possible to create that perfect weekend right at home. If you have children, you might agree with friends to take each other’s chil-dren, so each couple
can have a free week-end. Then you can plan the ‘holiday’ just as you would if you were out of town.
Depending on your interests, you might check out museums or art galleries, with lunch at a sidewalk café. There are many eve-ning activities — musi-cal events or theatre from which to choose. Or you might decide on a special evening at home. If you enjoy cooking together, you might savour a leisurely pace with dinner lasting a couple of hours. Or you could bring some-thing in to eat, and rent a special movie. You could plan for relaxing baths or nurturing mas-sages.
If you are alone, you can still plan a lovely weekend for yourself.
Forget the regular chores or activities you generally do on the weekend, and only do things you love. You might putter in your garden, read a good book, listen to (or play) music or do some writ-ing. The main thing is that you give yourself a ‘mini-vacation’ from your usual routine.
The nice thing about a ‘vacation’ at home is that you save travel time and money.
More importantly, such a weekend just might serve to remind you about the real mean-ing of leisure time. If you truly get a sense of what it means to expe-rience leisure, you just might want to incorpo-rate a little more of it into your life. For most of us, that would be a very healthy thing.
Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning psychotherapist.
GWEN RANDALL-YOUNGPsychologyFOR LIVING
Do you dream of the perfect weekend?
www.merrittherald.com 16 • THURSDAY, June 26, 2014
HERALD SPORTSmerrittherald.com bcclassified.com
Have a sports story tip? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing [email protected]
Strong winds fail to blow Carr off courseBy Ian WebsterTHE HERALD
Call it homefield advantage if you will.
Local golfers clearly got the better of their out-of-town opposition last Friday, winning all four divisions of the Black’s Pharmacy Senior Men’s Open.
The one-day, 18-hole event was played in very blustery, almost gale-force, conditions that had participants working hard to keep their scores presentable.
Leading the charge was Merritt’s Brad Carr, who managed to forge a very credible score of two-over-par 74 — good enough to top the list of low gross golfers, and good enough for a two-stroke victory over fellow Merrittonian Jim Irving and last year’s overall winner, John Perrie from Kelowna.
“It was tough out
there,” said Carr, shortly after finishing his round. “[The conditions] really wear on you physically. Being from Merritt was a big advantage, no doubt. I kind of knew what to expect and how to adapt.”
Carr said he went up two clubs for most of the day when hitting into the strong, swirling winds.
Defending champion Perrie might have given Carr a real run for his money, but the difficult conditions finally caught up with him on the par-four 17th hole. His first tee shot went out-of-bounds left; his second caught a fairway bunker on the right.
Perrie managed to rescue a seven on the hole, but the damage was done and he had to settle for a second-place tie with Irving.
“The wind was a huge factor today,” said
Perrie, who is coming back from a complete knee replacement just seven months ago. “It was very intimidating.”
The blowing condi-tions didn’t seem to unsettle another local golfer. Brian Niehaus, a 13-handicapper normal-ly, shot an astonishing 78 to record a low net score of 65, three better than Brian Popp out of Kamloops.
Niehaus’s stellar round included a pair of deuces on holes five and 14.
“I was very pleased with my game today,” said Niehaus. “I had a good round.
Merritt golfers also took the second flight titles, as Jack McNeil had a low gross score of 84 and Ray Emmerick checked in with a low net total of 70.
A total of 61 golfers took part in this year’s Black’s Pharmacy Open.
SWINGING AWAY Merritt’s Brad Carr irons out his game on the 15th hole en route to winning the Black’s Pharmacy Senior Men’s Open on Friday at the Merritt Golf and Country Club. Sixty-one golfers took part. Ian Webster/Herald
BLACK’S PHARMACYSENIOR MEN’S OPEN
Results
Flight 1 - Low Gross
1. Brad Carr, Merritt 74 2. John Perrie, Kelowna 76 3. Jim Irving, Merritt 76 4. Adrian Reynoldson, Merritt 78 5. Harv Grummett, W. Kelowna 80
Flight 1 - Low Net
1. Brian Niehaus, Merritt 65 2. Brian Popp, Kamloops 68 3. Gerry McKinnon, Kamloops 69 4. Doug Doige, Merritt 69 5. Dave Mitchell, Kamloops 71
Flight 2 - Low Gross
1. Jack McNeil, Merritt 84 2. Ernie Jones, Merritt 90 3. Pat Gormley, Merritt 94 4. Dwight Reynoldson, Merritt 95 5. Ray Amos, Clearwater 95
Flight 2 - Low Net
1. Ray Emmerick, Merritt 70 2. Richard Magnusson, Merritt 70 3. Dennis Morrison, Ashcroft 71 4. Brian Henderson, Cache Creek 71 5. Carl McColl, W. Kelowna 72
Vanderhoof’s Fasten and Merritt’s Mackay dominate at Merritt SpeedwayBy Ian WebsterTHE HERALD
There’s nothing like winning to ease the discomfort of driving seven hours to get to your event.
Mike Fasten, from Vanderhoof, put his highway driving practice to good use on the dirt track, winning all three Street-class races on Saturday at the Merritt Speedway.
“Yeah, it’s a long drive alright,” said Fasten of his regular trek to the Nicola Valley and back, “but [racing’s] what I enjoy doing.”
Also enjoying things on a beautiful Saturday night at the local race track was Merritt’s own Brad Mackay, who picked up two first-place finishes and a second in the always-competitive Hobby class.
Mackay, 25, made the big move up this season from the four-cylinder Bomber division to the
open Hobby class. He’s enjoyed considerable success with his recently-acquired 1982 Monte Carlo.
Mackay’s win in the 30-lap main event almost seemed easy. He surged to the front early in the race and just steadily pulled away from the rest of the competition. At one point, it almost looked like the Hobby rookie might even lap the field.
“That was my objec-tive, get a good start,” said Mackay of his basic racing strategy.
One of many in the crowd who were impressed by Saturday’s racing was longtime fan Norma Nelson from Logan Lake.
Affectionately nick-named ‘Mama Andretti”, Nelson has been faithfully attending races at Merritt Speedway for years.
“I just love to watch,” she said.
The next racing date is July 5 at 6 p.m.
MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION RACE
WINNERS
Saturday, June 21
Fastest LapsBomber 4-cyl. #98 Challen Hughes 20.698 6/8-cyl. #09 Bill Fader 20.707 Street #35 Mike Fasten 21.289 Hobby #80 Jack Allgrove 20.638
DashBomber 4-cyl. A #32 Tim Fowler B #26 Jason Schapansky 6/8-cyl. #12 Les HoneywellStreet #35 Mike FastenHobby #26 Brad Mackay
HeatBomber 4-cyl. #13 Lloyd Morris 6/8-cyl. #09 Bill FaderStreet #35 Mike FastenHobby #80 Jack Allgrove
MainBomber 4-cyl. #32 Tim Fowler 6/8-cyl. #09 Bill FaderStreet #35 Mike FastenHobby #26 Brad Mackay
THE COUNT OF MONTE CARLO Merritt’s Brad Mackay (left) and his #26 car (above) are enjoying considerable success in the Hobby class at the Merritt Speedway this season. Mackay won twice on the weekend. (Below) Logan Lake’s Norma Nelson is an avid racing fan. She came prepared for the sunny condi-tions on Saturday, briniging her own umbrella. Ian Webster/Herald
www.merrittherald.com THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 • 17
By Ian WebsterTHE HERALD
Merritt bull rider Ty Pozzobon was in fine form last week as he picked up a pair of wins out on the Prairies.
On Thursday, at a PBR event in Hillburn, Sask., the 23-year-old Pozzobon took first place in the long go with an 86 score on Mister Mugs, then followed that up with a winning points total of 87.5 on board After Shock in the championship round.
Pozzobon’s pay day from the two victories in Hillborn was a shade over $3,900.
On Saturday, at a CPRA competition in Sundrie, Alta., Pozzobon finished in a three-way tie for first place, scoring 82.5 on the Franklin bull 923.
On Tuesday of this week, Pozzobon earned just over $9,000 in placing second at a PBR rodeo in Ponoka, Alta.
Scores of 83.5 on Scare Tactic and 88 on Axis of Evil placed Pozzobon in the runner-up position, just behind his good friend Chase Outlaw, who was a
winner in Merritt at the end of May.
Pozzobon has a busy week ahead as he is in Reno, Nev. on Thursday then
travels to Williams Lake on Saturday, before hightail-ing it to Ponoka and Aidrie, Alta. for rodeos on Sunday and Monday respectively.
By Ian WebsterTHE HERALD
Thirteen athletes from the Merritt Otters Swim Club travelled to Lumby on the weekend for the fourth competition of the summer swim season.
Conditions could not have been better for the outdoor event with sunny skies and warm tempera-tures.
“Their hard work in practice and in dryland training is paying off as a number of our swimmers recorded personal bests on the weekend,” said Otters head coach Chelsea Harris.
The highlights included Miranda Cavaliere (Div. 1) and Paige Asseslstine (Div. 2) shaving four and seven seconds respectively off their PBs in the 100-metre individual medley.
Ashley Cavaliere (Div 1) knocked an amazing 11 seconds off her per-sonal best in the 50-metre breaststroke, and Jensen Cavaliere improved her PB in the 100-metre butterfly event by four seconds.
Not to be outdone by
the lasses, Isaac Asselstine (Div. 1) dropped his 50-metre butterfly best by eight seconds, while Mathias Redknap (Div. 2) clipped seven seconds off his PB in the 100-metre freestyle event.
Once again, the Otters swimmers in attendance showed tremendous sports-manship.
“They showed everyone what a unified team should look like,” said Harris.
This weekend, the Otters are in Revelstoke.
SPORTS
Thunder bantams headed to ProvincialsBy Ian WebsterTHE HERALD
For the first time in four years, the Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse Association has qualified a team for Provincials.
The NVMLA Thunder bantams punched their ticket to the B.C. champion-ships on Vancouver Island by winning all three of their games at the zone play downs, held at the Shulus arena on the weekend.
The Thunder took the
zone title in dramatic fash-ion, beginning and ending the weekend with a pair of 5-4 wins against tough opponents.
Saturday morning, Mack Stead scored the only goal of the third period in his team’s victory over the second-seeding Shuswap Outlaws.
Sunday afternoon, it was Gordon Ware with the game winner late in the sec-ond period as the Thunder edged the Penticton Heat.
In between the two
nailbiters, the Thunder routed the winless Kamloops Rattlers 13-1.
Weekend scorers for the Thunder were Stead (6), Fred Ware (6), Gorden Ware (3), Tom Girard (2), Jessie Landerkin, Anthony Tulliani, Travis Simon, Tanveer Bansi, Parker Finch and Spencer Vaughan.
Kaelen Lester picked up all three wins in net for the Thunder.
The team heads to Victoria-Esquimalt for the Provincials, July 9-13.
The Nicola Valley Thunder bantam lacrosse team: (back row, left to right) asst. coach Brian Kelly, Spencer Vaughan, head coach Rick Baker, Connor Ouellet, asst. coach Jon Stead, Tom Girard, asst. coach Shane Simon, Max Bose, (middle row) Gorden Ware, Jessie Landerkin, Keenan Wudrich, Travis Simon, Anthony Tulliani, Fred Ware, Parker Finch, Micaela Smith, (front row) Tanveer Bansi, Liam Kelly, Kaelen Lester, Colton Macauley. Missing: Honey Grismer-Voght. Ian Webster/Herald
Pozzobon wins twice on the weekend
TOP DOGGIE Merritt’s Ty Pozzobon rode After Shock to a winning score of 87.5 in Hillborn, Sask. last Thursday. Bryan Myers Photos
Man U and Chelsea take MYSA titles
A double overtime goal by Sabrina Samra was the difference in Chelsea’s hard-fought 5-4 win over the Green Machine in the Grade 8+ championship game on the final weekend of MYSA soccer. The Chelsea team: (back row, left to right) coach Scott Webber, Adam Tippe, Abram Jackson, Makayla McRae, Aaron Tippe, Sahil Bansi, Maddison Webber, Sabrina Samra, (front row) Faith Campbell, Logan Blatchford, Jasmine French, Dawson Geier, Madison Rauch, Tanveer Bansi, Amrit Samra, Renée Stockwell. Photo submitted
Otters perform swimmingly in Lumby
ARM POWER Merritt Otter Mathias Redknap competes in the backstroke event in Lumby on the weekend. Photo courtesy of Stef Zabek
Manchester United edged Pumas 3-2 in a well-played Grade 6-7 final of Merritt youth soccer. The Man U team: (back row, left to right) coach Jonathan Cooke, coach Russ Willey, Taleesha Clarke, Amy Manuel, Nicolas Willey, Leif Ellingsen, Amar Wilkhu, Brody Pattison, Logan Moorhead, Jeanette Wilson, coach Shelly Moorhead, (front row) Keaton Robinson, Nick Anscomb, Taylor Nicholls, Makyla Cooke, Kyra Etchart, Josh Desrochers, Nema Shokraee, Damien Spahan. Photo submitted
JUST IN!Former Merritt Otter
Taylor Carmichael, now swimming year-round with the Kamloops Classics, won one gold and two bronze medals at the B.C. AA Long Course Championships on the weekend in Victoria.
Look for a full story in the July 4 edition of the Merritt Herald.
Phone 250-378-4241 with any events that you may be hosting or email: classifi [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 250-378-2776Drop-In SoccerTuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530Drop-In VolleyballMondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212.Girl GuidesWednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Ladies’ Curling LeagueWednesdays 6 & 8 p.m.Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917Living With Loss Support GroupNo meeting in June, July, & August. Support still available. Call Marilyn at 250-378-3513Merritt Curling ClubFor League Information 250-378-4423Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club
Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge ClubsSecond & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788Merritt Lawn BowlingSun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m.2050 Merritt Ave. 250-378-2095Merritt Lions ClubFirst & Third Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509Merritt Moms PrenatalPost Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - rideE: [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 250-315-1082Merritt’s Women in BusinessSecond Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851Nicola 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. 250-378-5925N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.)Third Wednesday 7 p.m.2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House250-378-0349N.V. Quilters GuildFirst & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172N.V. Search & RescueSecond Monday 7 p.m. at the airport - 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift StoreFirst Tuesday - NVGH basement 250-378-9100N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536One Way Krew Youth GroupTuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911Pathfi ndersMondays 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 250-572-3775
Royal 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. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788Rotary Club of MerrittEvery Thursday - NoonBrambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535Sagebrush Spinners and Weav-ers GuildTamarack Gardens every other Thursday at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787. Rotary Club of Merritt - SunriseEvery Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles BakerySeniors’ Mixed CurlingMondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539Soup 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
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
18 • THURSDAY, June 26, 2014
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY
Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing [email protected]
Approved mini-storage
On-site rentals
Secured
Sale of New and Used storage containers
CONTAIN-ITSTORAGESTORAGE
1750 Hill Street Phone: 250-315-3000111717
Contents are
insurable
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
GIANT YARD SALEFall Fair Building Lindley Creek
Road. Satudays 9 to 3. Sundays 10 to 2. July 5 & 6, July 19 & 20, August 2 & 3, August 9 & 10. Over 80 tables of treasures and more. Donations gratefully accepted only during yard sales hours above or Sunday 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Info at 378-2303 or 378-6773
SPENCES BRIDGEFarmer’s / Flea Market. Every
Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clemes Hall
COMMUNITY GARDENSCheck out the Community
Garden and experience a relaxing outdoor yoga adventure among the plants. Every Thursday 5:15 - 5:45 pm. A new instructor every week. The gardens are located behind the hospital.
Community Gardens workshops. June 26 - Square foot garden-ing, presenter Yvonne Lord. July
17 - Prepare for fall gardens, presenter Diane Lavoie. Everyone welcome.
MERRITT DANCE SOCIETY
Ongoing pre-registration. For more information contact Selena at 250-378-7266
NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET
Nicola Valley Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every 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
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 interested in learning more about knitting or crocheting in a friendly and wel-coming setting? Come on down to Brambles Bakery Thursday evenings. Bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.
COURTHOUSE ARTGALLERY
The Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will be holding a weekly creative art session, in the artists 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 MUTTSMarvellous Mutts & Rehoming
Merritt Branch, are always look-ing for foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, until they find a fur-ever home, please contact Margie at [email protected].
NV REMOTE CONTROL FLYER
We are starting a new club in town for flying model aircraft. We fly at various locations around town. New members welcome. For more info, call Jack 250-378-4371.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
1899 Quilchena Ave. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sundays - for children ages 4 to 8 years.
Children learn of God’s love through stories, music, crafts and fun. More information: Gail 250-378-9706
MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE
Weekly schedule is as follows: 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.
SENIOR-IN-TRAININGPositions now available for
Senior-In-Training. Applicants must be 40 years or older. Qualifications include a will-ingness to have fun and enjoy the company of others. Contact Seniors Association at 250-378-3763 for more information.
• 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 Rizzardo
7 Day Weather Forecast for Merritt, BC - Thursday, June 26, 2014 - Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Thurs. June 26
Chance of Thundershowers
High: 25˚CLow: 14˚C
Fri. June 27
Cloudy PeriodssHigh: 21˚CLow: 12˚C
Sat. June 28
Isolated ShowersHigh: 20˚CLow: 10˚C
Sun. June 29
Isolated ShowersHigh: 20˚CLow: 10˚C
Mon. June 30
Cloudy PeriodsHigh: 24˚CLow: 9˚C
Tue. July 1
Mainly Sunny
High: 25˚CLow: 11˚C
Wed. July 2
SunnyHigh: 28˚CLow: 12˚C
250-378-4166
Creative Landscape Designs Portfolio of Past Designs Irrigation Systems Patio and Stonework Water Features Pruning Ground Maintenance
Serving Merritt with Excellence for over 20 years
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 $155,000 for
design & architect fees
www.merrittherald.com THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 • 19
CARL HENRY JURREITJune 7, 1938 - June 28, 2007
Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day,
unseen, unheard, but always near
Still loved, still missed & very dear.Your loving family
ANTONIO CAVALIERE 1942 - 2013
Treasured memories hold you nearSilent thought bring many a tearTears in our eyes we can wipe
awayBut the love in our heart will
always stayWe make no outward show
To what it meant to lose youOnly we will ever knowWe love and miss you.
AANTOONINIO CAVAA AVV L1942 - 2013
AssuntaTerry, Lindsay, Valerie, Luc, Addy, Chloe,
George, Jensen, Miranda
It has been one year since we lost our beloved husband and father, Papa, uncle, father-in-law, friend and co-worker to cancer.
The Christy family would like to recognize and send our heartfelt thanks to Dr. E van der Merwe and staff, to Maureen Lisle from the Hospice Society for her constant support and compassion, and to the “Angels on the Eighth Floor” at RIH for six years of wonderful care and concern both on the oor and off. We would also like to thank all of our friends for the many ways you have supported us and still care during these very dif cult times.
We would like to thank the nursing staff at Coquihalla Gillis. Our time there was short but they did everything in their power to make Lorne comfortable. Our gratitude to Pat and her nurses at the Palliature Care Unit for their practical advise and ever-present interest.
In Loving Memory
February 2, 1943 - June 25, 2013
Lorne Douglas Christy
Born to Ole and Svea Evindsen in Prince Rupert BC, Alma and family lived in Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Anyox and Alice Arm.
Alma moved to Port Hardy in 1937 where she met and married T.H. “Jeff” Clarke, Jeff died in 1953. In 1959 Alma married Colin Wood “Coli” Graham in Port Hardy where they lived until 1969 when they moved to Fort St James, then to Vancouver and then in 1978 to Merritt where they have lived ever since.
Alma is survived by her loving husband of 55 years “Coli” Graham, 10 children: Dorothy, Jean, Geoff, Marjorie, Tom, George, Beth, Gordon, Sharon and Irene; daughters-in-law Marilyn, Arlene and Mary Ellen, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister in law Leila Evindsen, nephew Drew and two great nephews, as well as numerous other young people to whom she opened her heart and home.
Alma was pre-decreased by her rst husband, her son Gerry, daughter Audrey, her parents, her only brother Ronald, 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 5th, 2014 at 1pm. Friends are cordially invited to join the family in celebrating her life.
Alma Bertha Laura Graham
July 11, 1917 to June 18, 2014
MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPELCelebrating lives with dignity
• Funeral Services• Cremation
•Burial•Monuments
250-378-2141 or 1-800-668-3379
2113 Granite Ave.Merritt, BC
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday
On Call 24 Hours A Day
www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com
We sadly announce the passing of Donald Gordon McDonald, known to most as
“Gordie” or Grandpa Mac on June 17, 2014.
Gord is survived by his daughters Jenda (Surinder) Ghog and Sharon (Jay) Page,
and his son Robert (Jenny) McDonald and his Grandchildren, Julia, Andrew, Sara, Adam and Emily and great grandchild
Sylvan. He is also survived by his sister Alice (Doug) Richardson of Tlell,
Queen Charlotte Islands. Gord was a long time resident of the
Merritt and surrounding area, a war vet from the Forestry Corp, Sawmill owner (till
1966)and nally auto recycler. He was born in Helkirk Alberta on October 27, 1920.
A Celebration of Gord’s life will take place at the Quality Inn meeting room, on June 28
2014, at 4:00 pm for tea and fellowship.
Donald Gordon McDonald
Mrs. Doreen Marjorie Shea
passed away peacefully in Merritt on June 15, 2014, aged 76 years. Survived by her children Cathy, Doris, Darrell and Colleen, and the grandchildren Cory, Brian, Fern, and Victoria,
Adam and Aaron, Marina, and Brandy, Derek, and Samantha. She is prede-
ceased by Robert Charles. A Celebration of Life will
be held on June 28, 2014 at 1 PM at Merritt Funeral
Chapel with her grandson Fern of ciating.
c/o 3451 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C6Contact: 250-280-4040
A Cut FingerGrief is the deepest wound you have
ever had. Like a cut nger it goes through stages and leaves a scar.
Hospice SocietyMerritt & District
Lower Nicola Indian Band SchoolPosition:
LEARNING ASSISTANT TEACHERThe Lower Nicola Band School is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the Learning Assistance Teacher. This individual will oversee the Learning Assistance Program, proposal writing, supervise the SEA Staff, work closely with the classroom teachers, design and monitor IEP’s, liason with Therapists and Professionals in the community for assessments, make referrals, follow up and maintain good communication with parents. It is expected that this individual will implement a holistic approach to working effectively with the students and Staff.
Quali cationsCategory 4 or 5 Teaching Degree; Teaching • Certi cation - BC College of Teachers;Teaching experience, preferably in a First Nations • School;Training and experience in working with special needs • students;Excellent communication, leadership & interpersonal • skills;Experience in supervising support staff; proposal writing, • some principal assisted duties;Excellent organizational, communication and • interpersonal skills;Knowledge and experience using Assistive • Technology.Working knowledge of curriculum, effective instructional • methodologies and a holistic approach to meeting the individual learning needs of students;Willing to continue to gain new knowledge and skills, • be exible, positive and be a team player;Experience in developing and implementing IEP’s and • special needs programming;Knowledge of N’lakapamux Language/Culture an • asset.
Criminal Records Check is mandatory for all positions.
SALARY: NegotiableDEADLINE: June 27, 2014START DATE: August 25, 2014
Interested candidates to submit resume and cover letter and three references to:
Angie Sterling, PrincipalThe Lower Nicola Band School
201 Horn Road MERRITT, BC,, VIK 1M9Phone: (250) 378-5527 Fax: (250) 378-6389
Email: [email protected]
It was a year ago June 26th 2013
your life was suddenly taken from us.
Sadly missed but will never be forgotten,
loved forever and always in our hearts!
Joanne, Dianna and Roy.
There will be a potluck BBQ on Sunday June 29
at 1:00 pm in the park overlooking Logan Lake
in Memory of Ruth TREES AND THINGS
by Ruth Kirwan Behind the moonBeyond the rain-
There is a land calledOver the RainbowThe land of Trees
The land of wonderful thingsWhere everything is possible
Where dreams can be dreamedAnd our hearts desire is only-
A wish away.Where snakes become
Wise dragons and kingsAnd monsters magical
Wizards of scary delight. Behind the moonBeyond the rain-
There is a real answerTo search for meaning
Through encounters with theMarvelous dreams in Trees
and Things. Splendid imaginings
beyond realityHope beyond hope and
future dreamsWalked through magical forests
And small meetings of children allowing
G+For every extra-ordinary -Bad thing, scary things,
fantastic things.And trips to wondrous worlds
Of a higher consciousnessAll found throughTrees and Things!
Ruth Kirwan
APARTMENT/CONDOMANAGER TRAINING
• Certifi ed Home Study
Course• Jobs
RegisteredAcross Canada• Gov. Certifi ed
www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339
An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master <60GT Certifi cate required. Apply via email: [email protected] or by fax: (250) 974-5216
FULL TIME WAITRESS WANTED
No phone calls please
Please drop off resume to:
2052 Quilchena AvenueMerritt, B.C.
Hiring: Assistant Operator, Lead Hand, Supervisor
Oilfi eld = opportunity = job = income = career Recruiting
rep. coming to these locations: Vernon –July 10,
Kelowna –July 11,Castlegar – July 13,
Kamloops –July 18. Contact: recruitment.opsco@ensig-
nenergy.com for details
Announcements
In Memoriam
Employment
Education/Trade Schools
Help Wanted
Employment
Help Wanted
In Memoriam
Employment
Help Wanted
In Memoriam
Help Wanted Help Wanted
Obituaries Obituaries
Obituaries ObituariesYour community. Your classifieds.
250.378.4241
fax 250.378.6818 email classi [email protected]
www.merrittherald.com 20 • THURSDAY, June 26, 2014
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58(NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
COMPUTER TECHNICIAN IIApplications are invited for the position of Computer Technician II with School District No. 58, (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt.
This is a 12-month per year, 7.5 hours per day posi-tion. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement.
The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset.
Job Description: Based out of Merritt and reporting to the Mainte-nance Supervisor the Computer Technician II posi-tion works with other technicians and the District Technology Coordinator to support infrastructure and education related information technology. This position primarily includes deploying, main-taining, optimizing and repairing iPads, computer labs (fixed and mobile), servers and network infra-structure.
Qualifications:Completion of a two-year certificate or diploma fo-cused on information technology or computer elec-tronics.Experience in a wide range of technology opera-tions including current server operations. Micro-soft certification (MCSE) is an asset.Comprehensive Linux (Debian) experience in server configuration and communication systems.Demonstrated ability to work with, maintain, deploy and troubleshoot both Mac (OSx and iOS) and PC hardware (Windows 7 and 8). Administer security measures on all hardware, software and network communication equipment.Knowledge of iPad deployment and management through the use of an MDM.Experience in network design and maintenance. Demonstrated administration of VOIP and network based systems is an asset.
Job Requirements:Occasional travel to Princeton may be required as part of this position.Collaborate with other technical staff to optimize district IT.Capable of working independently.Work with all school personnel, students, contrac-tors and suppliers in a professional manner while providing excellent customer service and maintain-ing confidentiality.Valid Class 5 Drivers License or greater.
For information regarding qualifications, please refer to the district’s website under Jobs, Support Positions, and Current Job Opportunities (Job Code #711490). 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 and search under ‘Current Job Opportunities’ and follow the prompts. Applications, including a de-tailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until July 4, 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.
Lower Nicola Indian Band Department: PUBLIC & CAPITAL WORKS
Position: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT
Reporting to and under the direction of the Public Works Clerk, the Maintenance Technician Assistant is responsible for assisting in water sampling, minor repairs and maintenance to community buildings and updating and maintaining the Public Works ling system.
Areas of responsibility:Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance • with Lower Nicola Indian Band policies and procedures;Gather water samples, including analyzing, • documenting, sealing, packaging and sending to Provincial Health Authorities;Conducting minor repairs and maintenance to LNIB • buildings;Updating, maintaining and improving Public Works • ling system;
Required quali cations
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent• Knowledge and experience in general maintenance • and repair;Good interpersonal skills to deal effectively with • people;Good communication and organizational skills;• Good computer skills; • Knowledge of general work safe procedures;• Possess WHMIS certi cate (Workplace Hazardous • Materials Information System);Physically able to meet the demands of bending, lifting • and twisting positions;Must have a class 5 driver’s license, mandatory;• Interest in pursuing a career in Construction and/or • Public Works eld.
If you possess the necessary quali cations and skills, please forward your cover letter, resume and salary expectations, in the strictest con dence, by July 4, 2014, to:
Lower Nicola Indian BandHuman Resources Department
181 Nawishaskin LaneMerritt, B.C., V1K 0A7
Email: [email protected] Fax: (250) 378-6188
Please insert Maintenance Technician Assistant into email subject heading.
N.V.C.L.VALUE ADDED
LUMBER REMANUFACTURING PLANTProduction Workers: $14-20/hr.
Drivers with Class 1 & Certi ed Welders. Steady employment
with overtime available. Please submit resume in person to
1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C. 250-378-6161
Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly PostingJOB TITLE:
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COORDINATOR (ETC)
REPORTS TO: Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly (CNA) General ManagerCLOSING DATE: 4:00 P.M. JULY 11, 2014
The CNA is a newly established federally incorporated not-for-pro t corporation operated by 8 Indian bands for the purpose of implementing agreements signed with the Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Mine and the Provincial government related to the operation of the HVC mine near Logan Lake. This is a full time position with a four year term.
POSITION PURPOSEWork with the CNA and HVC to develop an annual Employment and Training • Plan related to the HVC Mine operations as required by the HVC Participation AgreementDevelop Annual Plans and Goals for training and employment opportunities with the • each of the following Bands’ members (Coldwater, Nooaitch, Shackan, Ashcroft, Cooks Ferry, Nicomen, Siska, and Boston Bar) with HVC Mine and its contractorsCoordinates with existing training providers to implement plans, monitor and report • on these plans
KEY RESULT AREAS AND TASKSCoordinates recruiting activity and serves as CNA human resources support contact • for Highland Valley Copper Mine and/or its contractors for employment, training, or contracting opportunitiesOffers advice to the Bands on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, • recruitment, training and development strategies, and employee morale and engagement with Highland Valley Copper Mine and/or its contractorsWorks closely with the C.N.A. Manager and appointed representatives from each • of the Bands to strategically identify, prioritize and build organizational capabilities that align with the organizational goals and priorities for employment and economic development, and implements effective performance management tool to ensure employment and hiring or training within Highland Valley Copper Mine and/or its contractorsWorks with Highland Valley Copper Mine and/or its contractor’s human resource • managers to guide and facilitate the recruitment, community engagement process when needed, and assists to ensure operational compliance with obligations under the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Implementation Agreement, Economic and Community Development Agreement, Interim Participation Agreement, and Nlaka’pamux Legacy Trust are adhered to Works with Highland • Valley Copper Mine and/or its contractors to identify workforce strategies and employee engagement initiatives, and facilitate employers’ recruiting requests and initiatives to enhance the likelihood that Participatory
BANDS’ MEMBERS WILL BE HIREDMaintain computerized system and website for tracking job opportunities, • employers, clients, and employment placementsRelationships and Supervision• Reports to the CNA General Manager, and works to build relationships with the • Bands.Travel will be required to attend job fairs, meetings with educators, trainers, • employers, employment and other agencies and meet clients in their homes
POSITION REQUIREMENTSPost-secondary education in business, human resources, education or related • eld.• At least 3 years of experience in career facilitation/career development with
a diverse population, and experience working with First Nations peoples. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; networking and relationship building skills, with a strong ability to organize, prioritize and maintain con dentiality,A valid BC Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate • insurance for work related purposes.Understanding of First Nations issues an asset• A understanding of employee/employer relations principles and practices in a • unionized environment;Demonstrated facilitation, training and presentation skills and communication skills, • and will be expected to lead initiatives in the areas of attraction and retention, employee relations, leadership and employee development.
For more information contact Wayne Kaboni, CNA Manager, at (250) 378-6174 or email at|: [email protected]
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 209 Cooks Ferry, British Columbia V0K 2LOOf ce Address: 2249 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt British Columbia
Employment Employment Employment Employment
Help Wanted Help Wanted
Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted
Employment
Help WantedSeeking PT/ FT Certifi ed Traffi c Controllers. Must have valid drivers licencse. Apply by phone 250-718-1357 and Fax Resume to: 250-767-2507 or Email: coralie@allsafetraf-fi c.com
Home Care/Support
CAREGIVERSDengarry Professional
Services Ltd.is seeking caregivers for 24hr. support of individuals with mental / physical / developmental disabilities in the Okanagan area.Contact Kristine at(1)250-554-7900 for
more detail.
Professional/Management
PRINCIPAL, St. Christopher’s Mon-tessori School, Victoria, BC, begin-ning August 2014. One of Victoria’s oldest and most established Mon-tessori Schools. Quaint two-class-room school house caters to 80 Pre-K and K children. Current BC teaching cert. or equiv.; min 5 yrs teaching; team & admin. leadership; excellent interpersonal skills; com-puter, budget & supervisory experi-ence. Montessori cert. highly de-sirable. Send CV by July 11, 2014 to [email protected].
Services
Financial ServicesBANK DECLINED LOAN?
WE APPROVE.Now you can get up to $3.5M business/personal consolidation loan with rate starting from 1.99% with min. of $35K. Bad credit or Bankruptsy welcome. Apply now at 1-866-249-1055
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.
1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
Merchandise for Sale
Garage SalesGarage Sale1405 Government Ave.Sat. June 28 8am - 4pmSun. June 29 8am-2pm
Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Top quality alfalfa horse hay for sale. $6.50 a bail on the fi eld. 250-378-6915
Help Wanted
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for SaleA- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS
Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all
sizes in stock. SPECIAL
Trades are welcome.40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under
$2,000 each.Also JD 544 &644 wheel
Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size
hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108
Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. WantedBUYING Coin Collections,Estates, Antiques, Native Art,Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030
By shopping localyou support local people.
1-250-762-94471-250-762-9447
www.merrittherald.com THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 • 21
INVITATION TO TENDERDATE OF ISSUE: June 20, 2014
Tender No. T14 – FD1
MERRITT FIRE HALL PHASE 1 TRUCK BAY ADDITION
The City of Merritt (the “Owner”) invites Tenders for Truck Bay addition to the Merritt Fire Hall located at 1799 Nicola Avenue, Merritt, BC.
The project consists of the construction of an addition of a truck bay to the ex-isting Merritt Fire Hall. The tender is for a general contractor who will be respon-sible for the entire project. The general components of the Work includes, but not limited to structural, mechanical, electrical and all general requirements.
The work includes the provision of all equipment, labour, disposals, materials and incidentals required to complete the construction of the new truck bay as described herein these tender documents. Refer to the project drawings and speci cations for a complete description of the scope of work and services required.
Printing of Tender documents and drawings is the sole responsibility of the Ten-derers.
Tenders submitted must be accompanied by a copy of the original speci ed 10% Bid Bond and will be received:
On or before 2:00 pm local time Friday, July 11, 2014
Addenda
Tenderers are required to check the City’s website for any updated informa-tion and Addenda issued before the Closing Date at: www.merritt.ca
Any changes to the Tender documentation will be issued by means of written Addenda and posted on the City’s website and will form part of the Tender. No amendment of any kind to the Tender is effective unless it is posted in a formal written Addendum on the City website. Upon submitting a Tender, Tenderers will be deemed to have received notice of all Addenda that are posted on the City’s website and deemed to have considered the information for inclu-sion in the Tender submitted.
The City does not retain a bidder’s list or bidder’s registry.
Should there be any discrepancy in the documentation provided; the City’s original le copy shall prevail.
All inquiries are to be submitted in writing by email, no later than 3 full business days prior to Tender Closing Time quoting the Tender Name and Number sent to: Email: [email protected]
Guaranteed Approvals
IF YOU WORK,YOU DRIVECall Steve Today
1.855.740.4112 murraygmmerritt.com
Need a Vehicle? Call the
Available 24/7 • mycreditmedic.ca
Transportation TransportationReal Estate
Houses For Sale
MERRITT1988 Quilchena Ave.May 26th, 2014
250-378-1996 Call for all of your Residential
or Commercial PropertyManagement needs!
MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICESProperty Manager:
Lynda Etchart
1 bdrm Aprt. $600 inc utilities.
1 bdrm Apt. $575 plus hydro.
2 bdrm Apt. $675 plus hydro.
1 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro. (1/2 month FREE)
3 bdrm Apt. Grandview Heights, plus hydro.
3 bedroom Upper Level of home on the Bench. $900 plus utilities.
2 bdrm duplex. $695 plus utilities.
2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities.
2 bdrm in Sixplex. $600 inc utilities (Lower Nicola)
2 bdrm house. Newly renovated/fenced yard $900 plus utilities.
2 bdrm house. $850 plus utilities.
2 bdrm house. $900 plus utilities.
Fenced closing to town.
3 bdrm house. $950 plus utilities.
3 bedroom Sun Valley Court town-house. $1000 plus utilities.
3 bdrm house. $875 plus utilities.
4 bdrm Duplex. $1000 plus utilities.
4 bdrm suite on Houston, 2 ½ baths. Fenced yard.
$1200 plus utilities. (Up to $300 Fortis Gas included)
Home and Land PackagesSpringbank Ave, MerrittCompletely Serviced
City ServicesTurn Key
STARTING FROM
$249,900.00
Call 250-573-2278Toll Free 1-866-573-1288
7510 Dallas Drive, Kamloops
www.eaglehomes.ca
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
NICOLA APARTMENTS
Clean one and two
bedroom. Starting at
$600/month.NO PETS
MOVE IN BONUS 1 month free rent
250-378-9880
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
NICOLA APARTMENTS
Clean one and two
bedroom. Starting at
$600/month.NO PETS
MOVE IN BONUS 1/2 month free rent
250-378-9880Houses For Sale
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
SUMMIT APARTMENTSBrand new 2 bedroom apartments
References required.NO PETS,
NO SMOKING.250-280-7644
Houses For Sale
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT1 unit available,
1st oor unit ideal for seniors
Available Jan. 1, 2014
$750/month incl. heat & laundry.$100 OFF 1ST
MONTHS RENTNewly renovated units“Clapperton Manor”
2775 Clapperton Ave.250-315-8340
KENGARDMANOR
Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent
For appointment call
250-378-9880
Spacious 1bedroom apartments.
F/S, heat and hotwater included.
Starting at $625/mth
Duplex / 4 Plex2 bedroom duplex. Available immediately. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, utilities included. Small fenced yard. Close to town, schools and bus. $950 per month. 250-378-0887
Modular HomesCelebration over 35 YearsIn the manufactured Home Business. We specialize in customizing Modular & Manu-factured Homes and Park Models. Price match Guaran-teed. 1-800-339-5133
Homes for Rent
HOUSE FOR RENT4 Bedroom two level house with master room and large deck. Bench location near school and shopping. Five
Appliances $1200 plus utliltes. Contact: 250-378-4201
or 778-938-8595
One bdrm apartment for one adult only. N/S, N/P, heat & cable incl. $525/mon. Ref’s. 250-378-2954
Suites, Lower3 bdrm basement suite for rent. New paint, w/d. Avail immed. 250-378-4392
Suites, Upper3 bdrm above ground base-ment suite. Recently reno’d, laminate fl rs, f/s, d/w, shared laundry. Avail July 1. Ref. re-quired. $950/mon. 250-378-0303 or 778-228-6378
Want to RentCouple with dog wanting to rent small 2 brdm house in Merritt. 250-315-3152
Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts
Transportation
Auto Financing
Tenders
Auto Financing
Tenders
Auto Financing
Tenders
WHERE DO YOU TURN
YOUR NEWSPAPER:The link to your community
TO LEARNWHAT’S
ON SALE?
A healthy local economy depends on you
SHOP LOCALLY
1-250-762-9447
Your Localwww.merrittherald.com 22 • THURSDAY, June 26, 2014
ROOFINGROOFING
LUMBER SALESMERRITT LUMBER SALES2152 DOUGLAS ST., MERRITT, BC250-378-5382 • 250-314-4249
HOURS OF OPERATION:HOURS OF OPERATION:Mon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am - 4 pmMon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am - 4 pm
SCREWS, NAILS, ROOFING, INSULATION, JOIST HANGERS & much more
LARGE LANDSCAPING BEAMS AVAILABLE
7x9x8’ Gum Wood Ties Untreated $12 - $18
BUILDING SUPPLIESMERRRITTTTTMERRRRRRRITTTTTTTTMERRRRRRRRRRRRIITTTTTTTTTTT
BBBUBBBBBBU
at HACK Electric
Safe, Secure, Easy Access, 8’ to 40’ Shipping Containers
SUITABLE FOR:
• Cars • Boats • ATV’s • Snowmobiles,
• Household Goods
• Monthly & Yearly Rates
• Business or
personal fi les & More.....
2865C Pooley Ave., Merritt, B.C. 378-5580
STORAGE UNITSSELF STORAGE UNITS
Full-time Watchman on site
Starting @ $45./month
with HST
STORAGESTORAGE
CREDIT MEDIC
Available 24/7 • mycreditmedic.ca
GOOD, BAD OR NO CREDIT.
IF YOU WORK, YOU DRIVE.
GUARANTEED AUTO LOAN APPROVALS! TOLL FREE1.888.378.9255
AvailableAUTO SERVICES
Kitchen/Bathroom• Tiling• Window/Siding • Installation
Patio/Deck• Moving Local & • Long Distance
250-315-8257DAT Construction
CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION
OLD OR NEW WE HAVE WARRANTY APPROVED MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYONE
• Tune Ups • Brakes • Exhaust
• Suspension • Lube/Oil•Radiator Service • Shocks & Struts
• Air Conditioning Service
FRANK’S MECHANICAL SERVICE
2026 Mamette Avenue 250-378-1322
MECHANICMECHANICK’S MMMMMMMMEECCCCCCCCHHHHHHH
250-378-6622Location: 2865C Pooley Ave (Hack Electric) www.thewinepressmerritt.com
Quality products, friendly service!
FOR THE ULTIMATE WINE EXPERIENCE, VISIT THE WINE PRESS
Member of the RJS Craft Wine Making Academy
WINE MAKINGWINE MAKINGFFFFOFFO
Serving the BC Interior since 1911
Ben van der Gracht is in the Merritt office on
Thursdays. Drop by or call to make an appointment.
1988 Quilchena Avenue 250.378.4218
1.888.374.3350 www.morellichertkow.com
LAWYERLAWYER
ADVERTISINGADVERTISING
CFP Certifi ed Financial Planner CPCA Certifi ed Professional Consultant on Aging
It’s never too early to start planning for the future.
CFP Certifi ed Financial Planner CPCA Certifi ed ProfessionalConsultant on Aging
call me at: 250.315.0241
E-mail: [email protected]
Need help to create a plan to enjoy the life you desire today, & tomorrow?
➣Personalized Retirement Plans➣Detailed Risk Analysis➣Insurance & Estate Planning➣Strategic Retirement Analysis & much more
David L. Brown is here for you
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
IVAN’S SIDINGSALES & SERVICE
• Vinyl & Hardie Board Siding• Aluminum Soffit, Fascia & EAVESTROUGHS
“When others have come and gone, Ivan’s Siding is still
going strong”
SERVING THENICOLA VALLEYFOR 40 YEARS!
CALL: (250) 378-2786
SIDINGSIDING
MERRITT BC• Client Computer Work Stations
• Access to Training • Job Search Assistance
• Employment Counselling • Career Exploration
• Resource Library • Workshops
T: 250.378.5151
2099 Quilchena Ave., Box 358 Merritt, BC www.merrittesc.ca
The Employment Program of British
Columbia is funded by the
Government of Canada and the
Province of British Columbia
EMPLOYMENT SERVICESEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMM
Office Hours:Monday - Friday
8 AM - 4:30 PM
SERVING ALL CITIZENS OF MERRITT AND
SURROUNDING AREAS
CALL TODAY 250-378-5877New patients always welcome!
1999 Voght Street (next to the Credit Union)
PO Box 3090, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Call Today to Book Your Appointment.
Ph: 250-378-5877
STOYOMA DENTAL CLINICDENTISTDENTIST
RRSTTTOOOO
Are you expanding your client base?Looking for an accessible way
for people to nd you?
Contact Theresa at 250-378-4241 or Email: [email protected]
JOIN the Herald’s “Local Business Directory” page Every Thursday, Always Full Colour!
*with minimum 3 month committment
Reach over 6330 readers each week.
poou expNicola Plumbing & HeatingFully Quali ed Tradesmen in..
Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters.Service Work & Furnace Service.
Custom Sheet MetalAtlas RV Parts & Repairs
PHONE: 250-378-4943 2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC
PLUMBING & HEATINGPLUMBING & HEATING
Business Directory
EXCAVATINGEXCAVATING
for FREE ESTIMATES: 250-378-4312
Gary’s Mini Excavating ServiceGary’’’’’’sss MMM
BEAUTY SALON
DENTISTDENTIST
Call 250-378-4888 to book your appointment.2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9
www.dentistryatmerritt.ca
NEW PATIENTS & WALK-INS WELCOMEATTTTIIIIIIEEEEEENNNNNTTTTTTSSSSSSS &&&&&& WWWWWWAAAAAALLLLLKKKKK IIIIIINNNNNSSSSSS WWWWWFREE CONSULTATIONS
HOURSTuesday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
2 FULL TIME DENTISTS & ORTHODONTIST ON SITE
Dr. Sunil Malhotra Dr. Jaspal Sarao
www.merrittherald.com THURSDAY, June 26, 2014 • 23
Nicola Plumbing & HeatingFully Quali ed Tradesmen in..
Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters.Service Work & Furnace Service.
Custom Sheet MetalAtlas RV Parts & Repairs
PHONE: 250-378-4943 2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC
PLUMBING & HEATINGPLUMBING & HEATING
Learn to Play PianoLearn to Play Piano
Brenda’s Piano Studio
Phone 250.315.0340 for details
All Ages WelcomePIANO TEACHERPIANO TEACHER
HACKELECTRICELECTRIC
Reg. No. 14246email: [email protected] Pooley Ave., Merritt 250-378-5580
Residential & Commercial
Over 30 years experience
ELECTRICALELECTRICAL
o
www.tbmcleaningandrestoration.comTF: 1-877-612-0909
CARPET CLEANING
250-378-9410CLEANING SERVICESCLEANING SERVICES
Landscaping – Irrigation Design & Install
Quality Workmanship Outstanding Service
Call for a free estimate
250-378-7122
PROPERTY MAINTENANCEPROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Campbell and Co. Chartered Accountants Over 40 Years Experience
in providing professional service to all of our clients.
We are currently acccepting new clients and
look forward to meeting with you about any of
your accounting & taxation needs.
We are confident our team will add value to your business
by providing reliable and timely accounting services,
allowing you more time to grow your business.
p ell aiinin p
1988 Quilchena Ave. (Royal Lepage office)
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 778-257-4129
e-mail: [email protected]
IN MERRITT EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY!
ACCOUNTANTACCOUNTANTCCamppppppbbbbbbbbbee
ACCOUNTANTACCOUNTANT
We love numbers. Can we work with yours?
MORTGAGE BROKER
YOUR LOCAL MORTGAGE BROKERRRRRRRRRR
thetmortgag gegmm
Call Harry Howard (250)378-9177
Use the equity in
your home to
Consolidate Debt, Top Up RRSPs,
or Tackle Renovations.
[email protected] • www.harryhoward.ca
JIM POJIM POTTER
MERRITT TREE SERVICE• Fully insured, certi ed faller• WSBC covered• Dangerous tree assessment
E SERVVVVVVVVVVIIIIICCE
CALL JIM at 250-378-4212CALL JIM at 250-378-4212Solutions for your tree problems!Solutions for your tree problems!
Schedule your FREE Estimate
TREE SERVICETERTER
TTT
inc.
CALL 250-315-5074
Let us help you get ready for SPRING!
REASONABLE RATES,
while using customers
time effi ciently
• Irrigation Activation
• Spring Yard Clean-Up
• Aerating • Thatching
• Seeding • Fertilization
• Turf Installation
• Retaining Walls
• Parking Lot Sweeping
CONTRACTINGCONTRACTING
Lettt us hhhhhheeeel
For All Your Roofing Needs
KEVIN O’FLYNN ~ THEE ROOFER35 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Shingles ~ Cedar ~ Metal ~ Torch-on
ROOFINGROOFING
GUTTERS • SIDING • SOFFITSALES, INSTALL AND REPAIRGUTTERS • SIDING • SOFFITSALES, INSTALL AND REPAIR
250-315-9054
EAVESTROUGHEAVESTROUGH
Eyebrow Threading or Waxing $850
Men’s Haircut $1000
ON TUESDAYS! OTHER DAYS!
Women’s Haircut $2300
Perm $6300 Pedicure $3500
Gel Nails $3500
250-315-2118 or 250-378-90002071 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Call and book your appointment today!
More Services Avaiable!
HAIHAIHAIHAIHAIHAIR &R &R &R &R &R & BOBOBOBOBO BODYDYDYDYDYDY
22
C
HAIHAIHAIHAIHAIHAIR &R &R &R &R &R & BOBOBOBOBO BODYDYDYDYDYDYHAHAHAHAHHAAAAAHAIIIIIIIIIIAIRRRRRRRRRRRR
$1785Men’’s sss HHHH
www.merrittherald.com 24 • THURSDAY, June 26, 2014
123 456 789
MAIN LOCATION& CLEARANCE
CENTRE
Hours:Monday to Friday
9 am - 6:00 pmSaturday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sundays: Closed
2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt Phone: 250-378-2332