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Man in coma, missing eye after beating Police say the assault victim owed money By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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LOVE AT FIRST FRIGHT The Lower Nicola Community Hall was hopping Saturday night during a Halloween party. DJ John Allison supplied the tunes, as everyone from monsters to princesses laid down some spooky moves on the dance floor, including this viking who had a few moves of his own. Phillip Woolgar/Herald
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A Merritt mother is calling for area parents and their kids to speak up to school officials about bullying incidents. The woman, who didn’t want to be named because it might identify her daughter, said her child was jumped from behind in a hallway at Merritt Secondary School. She said the alleged bully pushed her daughter’s friend, at which point her daughter spoke up to
‘Why did it take that long to get to that with all the kids saying they are bullied by her?’ —MOTHER OF BULLIED STUDENT defend the other girl. The woman said that while her daughter was walking away, the girl pulled her hair and began punching her. The woman said she went to MSS immediately after she heard about the incident through a text message from her daughter, and the school
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is nervous about entering school alone — partially because the girl’s sister is also at MSS. Brent Bowden, a counsellor at MSS, said it’s important for students to trust an adult at school so they feel comfortable going to them about the issue. “I think there’s always a risk students take in coming to see us, in their minds, because they’re not sure their anonymity is going to be preserved,” Bowden said.
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her?” MSS Principal Bill Lawrence said the biggest challenge the school faces in cracking down on bullying is getting students to speak out. “When we get the information that something’s happening, we act on it,” Lawrence said. “We always act on it. The big struggle for us is getting the information. There’s this whole idea there might be retribution.” Though the alleged bully is suspended, the woman said her daughter
A father and son are in custody for allegedly beating a man into a coma — he also lost an eye. Merritt RCMP arrested a local man last Tuesday, 26-year-old Ron Karlson Jr., for aggravated assault. His father, 48-year-old Ron Karlson Sr., was arrested for uttering threats in July at the victim, who police say owed money to the accused men. Karlson Sr. is also charged with obstruction of justice for threatening witnesses. Police and ambulance responded to the alleged assault on Oct. 10 at about 9:40 p.m. when they found the 51-year-old victim unconscious. His face was severely beaten. The man remained in a coma at Kamloops ICU at press time Monday. He is undergoing facial reconstructive surgery and doctors anticipate brain damage, Const. Tracy Dunsmore said in a release. The men’s first appearances in Kamloops provincial court was originally scheduled for last Wednesday, but was bumped to yesterday (Monday). The results of the appearances weren’t available by press time. The Merritt RCMP wasn’t available for further comment. Police are still investigating and aks anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Women banned for shoplifting Intoxicated Males On Oct. 13 at approximately 1 a.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a citizens complaint of intoxicated males that were walking down Quilchena Avenue, yelling and screaming, who pulled off pieces of fences and pushed over a mailbox. Police, who were already in the area, located the mailbox and the damaged fence. Police up-righted the mailbox but could not locate the intoxicated males. If anyone has information about this occurrence, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crime Stoppers.
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Smashed Windshield Sometime overnight on Oct. 13, the windshield in a 2005 GMC truck parked on Douglas Street was smashed by unknown persons. If anyone has information about this occurrence,
Stolen Purse Sometime overnight on Oct. 14, a purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the 3200 block of Sunset Street. If anyone has information about this
Stolen Equipment Sometime overnight on Oct. 14, unknown person(s) cut the chain on the gate of the Spectra Energy compound and took a cutting torch and a cart. It appeared that unknown person(s) had backed a vehicle in and loaded up the cutting torch set, which was on the cart, and a partial roll of tech cable. If anyone has information about this occurrence, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crime Stoppers.
occurrence, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crime Stoppers. Stolen Bicycle Sometime between Oct. 9 and 12, a silver CCM bicycle was stolen from inside a shed in the 2200 block of Mamette Avenue. On Oct. 17, the bike was recovered abandoned in an alley. If anyone has information about this occurrence, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crime Stoppers. Shoplifters Banned On Oct. 16, Merritt RCMP responded to a complaint of two local females shoplifting in the 1700 block of Garcia Street. The females, aged 42 and 31, had been observed “loading” their purses and were intercepted by store staff trying to leave. The total cost of
the products the women attempted to steal was over $200 and included DVDs, cosmetics and other personal accessories. Both women are banned from the store for a year. Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS Merritt RCMP: 250378-4262.
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‘Are we going to wait for Train book gains steam another Amanda Todd?’ By Emily Wessel THE HERALD
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From Page 1 At MSS, students can report incidents of bullying to any adult at the school, including two counsellors, four First Nations support workers and teachers. In turn, if adults at the school see or hear of bullying, they can talk to students about it. Beyond that, Lawrence said the school is working on a bullying awareness and education campaign. “We probably need to do a better job of some education around what is actually bullying, and what is conflict,� he said. “Bullying has this power differential where one person is trying to dominate the other, whereas conflict isn’t necessarily bullying.� Still, without initial information, Bowden said the school can only do so much. “If we don’t know about it then it’s really difficult to do anything about it,� he said. One of the complicating factors in dealing with bullying is that a
portion of the bullying doesn’t take place on school grounds. “A lot of our time is being taken up with things that are not even happening here,� Lawrence said. “It’s on Facebook at night or texting on the weekend, but it affects the students’ ability to feel safe in school. “It winds up on our plate and we deal with it.� The mother, who said the school acted appropriately in this case, said it’s up to community members to take a stand against bullying now. “Are we going to wait for another Amanda Todd?� she said. Todd, a Port Coquitlam teenager, committed suicide earlier this month after years of bullying at school and online. Todd’s death captured media attention across the country, something Lawrence suspects has parents more aware of bullying. “I’m happy that parents are vigilant around [bullying],� Lawrence said, “and that kids do come and talk.�
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Nicola Valley author and train aficionado Barrie Sanford is quickly selling out of his latest release Train Master: The Railway Art of Max Jacquiard. “We printed 3,000 copies and over 2,000 are gone already,� Sanford said from his home in Brookmere. “We’re hoping to make it through the Christmas season and then do a reprint in the spring.� Sanford’s fifth book features 100 of Jacquiard’s paintings, accompanied by Sanford’s descriptions and historical insights. He said his upbringing in various railway communities inspired a lifelong passion for his work. “I grew up in White Rock and our house overlooked the railway tracks,� he said. “My mother said every time a train went by, I’d stand up in my crib and hold on to the crib rails and jump up and down with excitement. I guess it’s been with me for quite a while.� Sanford said when he was six years old, he took a pencil and notebook to a neighbour’s house to talk trains — although he couldn’t read or write. He could, however, write numbers. “I have this scribbler — it’s a cher-
ished possession of mine — with all these engine numbers but no stories,� he said. “Sixty years later, I can’t remember the stories.� Though it’s been his hobby all his life, Sanford said he likes to keep it as a hobby. “I graduated from UBC in 1971 with a degree in civil engineering, and I did a small amount of engineering work for the Canadian Pacific Railway, about four months on a project,� he said. “Sometimes your avocation and your vocation should be separate.� Sanford certainly has kept his hobby up over the years, and to a level of success he feels satisfied with. “We’re very happy with the sales in Ontario, and people have been asking me when Train Master 2 is coming out,� he said. Good sales are not new to Sanford. His best-known book, McCulloch’s Wonder, sold 60,000 copies. He said part of his latest work’s appeal is its focus on the geographical and cultural context that each painting captures. “It’s not just an art book, but something of a history,� he said. “I try to make it so that any general reader who’s got even the slightest interest in history can take something out of it.�
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BC Hydro is getting close to the end of its installation of 1.7 million wireless electricity meters, but the “smart grid” won’t be functional until next spring. Until then, meters will still be read manually or consumption estimated for billing purposes. And for one more winter storm season, people will still have to call BC Hydro to report a power outage, before the grid begins automatic metering and reporting of electrical failures. Cindy Verschoor, BC Hydro’s communications manager for the smart meter program, said about four per cent of the meter installations remain to be done, mainly on the Gulf Islands. Some of the old meters remain in locations around the province, either because they are inaccessible or because owners have refused new ones. Manual meter readings will be checked against auto-
matic readings during the testing phase, to verify accuracy. Verschoor said there have been six meters replaced due to inaccurate readings or other defects, but generally the new meters are more accurate, and they eliminate human errors in reading or entering data required for mechanical meters. “All of our meters have to be certified by Measurement Canada, which is a consumer protection agency, just like the pump at the gas station and the scale at the grocery store,” she said. While BC Hydro owns the meter, the base and connections are part of the owner’s electrical system and can be placed anywhere. In some cases, garages or decks have been built over meters, and if they can’t be read, the bill is based on an estimate until a wireless meter is installed. Verschoor said only two customers out of more than one million have opted to have the meter located away
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The many forms of bullying People can feel victimized in church groups, homes and schools
JEANETTE MCMASTER In FRIENDSHIP There has been much talk about bullying, but no one has offered a good description of the act of bullying. So what is bullying? I did my own research and this is what I found. Bullying can occur in any form in which human beings interact with one another. This can and does happen in schools, church groups, religious groups, families and work places. Bullying has three basic types of abuse: emotional, verbal and physical. The bully works on the emotions of the victim or target, making the victim feel obligated to do what the bully demands of him or her. The victim of bullies often become lonely, depressed and anx-
ious. Evidence reveals bullying increases the risk of suicide among victims. Loneliness occurs when targets or victims are excluded from social activities. Coercion, or intimidation, is the act of compelling or forcing a victim to do something against his or her will, using psychological pressure or physical force and threats. For example, if you don’t agree to do this for me, I will never speak to you or be your friend again. That something the bully is demanding of his or her target can be a sexual demand, theft, or beating up someone else. Bullies usually don’t do their own dirty work — they have their victims do that for them. Lateral violence is a close relative to bullying, such as name calling. I heard a young man at a recent gathering tell of his humiliation. He told the people he could not speak his language, so he asked an elder to teach him. The elder told the
young man, “You stupid Indian, you do not know your language. Why should I teach you?” This is lateral violence. This should not have happened to the young man. It was not his fault that he could not speak his language. Lateral violence can be humorous put downs, sarcastic comments that devalue another person’s opinion or education or lack of, or against others who are different to the “norm.” Horizontal violence is another form of bullying. It is the act of unkindness, discourtesy, divisiveness and criticism. Gossip is stealing someone’s good name by telling stories that are not true, causing division among families and friends. To control or dominate (power over rather than power with) is wrong. However, power with is a good thing. It is joining power with another. Freezing out can happen and does happen in churches, schools, groups or any gathering. People deliberately
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freeze you out, excluding you from their social activities or work-related activities. Freezing out is very harmful and done in such a subtle manner that often no one recognizes the act of abuse or violence. But it’s there. For example, you walk into a church or school building or any kind of gathering, you see friends or acquaintances, and you think to yourself, ‘Oh, good, I will go and join their group.’ You walk over and say hello, but the people ignore you completely, continue on with their conversation, and deliberately turn their backs to you — the sign of an insult. This is freezing out. They are letting you know, without words, you are not wanted there and not welcome. Parents can be just as guilty in the act of bullying. They sit around their tables at home and they speak negative things about someone while their children are listening to their conversation. The children hear
their parents, and they believe that it’s OK to do the same thing. Parents are supposed to be living examples of moral standards, our parents taught us — as I am sure our non-native neighbours’ parents taught them likewise. A church group was heard to say that parents need to get into their children’s faces and teach them. But there are some parents who do not have parental skills. Do we fault these parents? No, I do not think we can. The church and its leaders must return to their first love, which is the love of Jesus, then they can begin to teach others without judgement or condemnation. There is enough judgement coming from the world; we certainly do not need the church to contribute. James chapter 2; 1, “My brethren pay no servile respect to people [show no prejudice, no partiality]. Do not attempt to hold and practice the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ the Lord of glory together with snobbery.” As Always in Friendship
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HERALD OPINION Speaking of having a love of language Learning an additional language opens so many doors at so many levels. Those who can speak more than one language can attest to this, as can parents who have children who are immersed in learning a language other than English. Be it for future career opportunities or for better travel experiences, there simply is no downside to adding languages to one’s intellectual repertoire. Statistics Canada this week released language data from 2011 census and it shows, to the surprise of nobody, Kamloops remains an English-dominant community. In fact, the breakdown of languages spoken in homes in Kamloops has not really changed since the last census in 2006. However, it is interesting to note about one in almost nine people in the Kamloops census area cite a language other than English or French as their mother tongue. After English and French, the languages of German, Punjabi and Italian are most-commonly spoken in the city, followed by Chinese languages and Arabic. While not representing as rich a dialect domain as is encountered on the Lower Mainland, the fact 1,200 people in the area cite French as their mother tongue and another 8,400 speak one of an assortment of other languages does show the Kamloops region is not as linguistically bland as, perhaps, some may believe. From French immersion schools to an array of language electives available in our high schools, exercising the tongue and brain while expanding our communication skills can only enhance our lives. Kamloopsthisweek.com
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Staying safe on Halloween, prime concern
PHILLIP WOOLGAR Merritt HERALD Children dressed in adorably ghoulish costumes will be desperately seeking to fill bags, buckets and pillowcases with an assortment of candy tomorrow (Wednesday) night — but it’s not always fun and games if
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the kids aren’t aware of how to stay safe. Halloween represents a time of immense vulnerability among our young people, and the scary prospect of anything devastating resulting from the exciting tradition should be enough to put parents on guard. While the type of tragedy that can strike is limitless, the RCMP — who have to deal with the dangers of Halloween each year — have compiled a list of precautions parents should carry out: Wearing lightly coloured or reflective
costumes can help motorists easily see each child. Children should be able to see clearly through their masks or they could wear makeup. Wear flame-retardant costumes. Ensure costumes are short enough to prevent tripping. Carry a flashlight, trick-or-treat in groups, don’t carry sharp objects and check over treats before they are consumed. Admittedly, this list only begins to address the many concerns, and it isn’t only the small children for whom caution should be executed, because Halloween is also
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a time that teenagers and adults choose to party hard. A teenager from the United Kingdom was sentenced to 15 months in jail Wednesday after killing her friend during an ecstasy-fueled car accident after a Halloween party last year. Both teenagers and adults often use rare occasions such as Halloween to party in excess. I think most of us have seen first-hand, people thinking excess is acceptable and even expected during occasions such as Halloween and New
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Year’s Eve. Drugs and alcohol do enough to take away inhibitions, but adding an unhealthy dose of “Halloween only happens once a year” doesn’t do much in the safety category. So when partying or trick-or-treating, make sure you plan a safe evening. Following the RCMP safety tips for children and setting limits and a safe ride home when partying as a teenager or adult will help prevent the type of devastation that can turn a happy occasion into a seriously frightful night.
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YOUR OPINION Rare agreement leads to welcome change: Albas
DAN ALBAS View from the HILL Never let it be said that democratic diversity is not alive and well in OkanaganCoquihalla. Each week I am fortunate to receive a significant amount of feedback from many of the good people who live in our amazing region. I appreciate all the phone calls, in-person meetings, chance encounters at coffee shops or at community events. These are all venues where meaningful comments and feedback can be exchanged. It should be recognized that there is a huge variety of differing opinions on many issues. However, at times there can also be a relatively widespread consensus. One of these issues is the topic on the need for MP pension reform. Much like the opposition to former Liberal Private Members Bill C-428 (a bill that died at the call of the last election and has no standing in this Parliament),
the pension issue has strongly united an overwhelming majority of Canadians. When I was first elected last year, one of the first comments I heard was “congratulations,” often followed by “something needs to be done about those MP pensions.” It was a message I heard loud and clear and was one that I publicly committed to support both here and in Ottawa and can now say that action has finally been taken. Last week, changes to the MP pension plan were voted on and approved that will be more respectful of Canadian taxpayers. These changes will also apply to senators and ultimately to the public service. The Jobs and Growth Act of 2012 will see the pension contributions for the above groups begin to move towards an equal 50-50 cost sharing model. In addition, the retirement age to collect those benefits for MPs, senators and newly hired public servants will also be increased to age 65. These changes will ultimately save taxpayers some $2.6 billion over the next five years. This week in Ottawa there will be continued debate on two bills originating from the Senate. Bills S-7 (Combating Terrorism Act) pro-
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PUMPKIN PATCH PICKING Nine-year-old twins Lorren (left) and Thompson pick pumpkins on Oct. 20 at 3 Bar Farms’ pumpkin patch. Families took a hay ride into the field and stopped for hot chocolate or a hot dog on the way out, proceeds of which went to a local woman’s liver transplant. Emily Wessel/Herald
poses that holding investigative hearings when required would allow the courts to compel a witness who may have information regarding a terrorism offence to appear in court and provide that information. It also proposes the creation of new offences that would apply to those leaving Canada, or attempting to leave Canada. This legislation is intended to deter persons from leaving Canada to attend ter-
rorist training camps or engage in other terrorist activity abroad. The other Senate bill is S-11 (Safe Food For Canadians Act). This act proposes a number of actions that include instituting a more consistent inspection regime across all food commodities, implementing tougher penalties for activities that put the health and safety of Canadians at risk, providing better control over imports and exports, and strengthening food
traceability. Increased fines are also proposed, raising the current maximum fines amount from $250,000 up to $5 million. Later in the week, debate will begin on the second budget bill, C-45. If you have any comments, questions or concerns on these or any other bills before the House of Commons please do not hesitate to give me a call. On a more personal note, I would like to thank everyone who
has extended their kind wishes on the birth of my daughter. My wife, kids and I are thrilled with our newest addition to the family and we are grateful for all of your supportive calls, emails and cards that we have received. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla and can be reached at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca or by phone -800-665-8711. Sincerely, Dan Albas
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Ice Breaker highlights Cents Parents’ Weekend By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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It’s been more than 10 days since the Merritt Centennials hockey club held its 38th Annual Parents’ Weekend and Ice Breaker gala, but the good feelings persist, and the accolades continue to roll in. “I was very pleased with how everything went,” stated Mischelle Pierce, one of the event’s key organizers, “and so were the many, many parents and relatives that attended. We’re still getting positive feedback coming in from them.” Most of all, Pierce — the mother of Cents head coach and GM Luke Pierce — was delighted by the tremen-
dous show of support by visiting parents for their young sons. “We had almost 100 per cent representation,” she said. “We had only one player [out of 22] who didn’t have at least one parent here, and that was simply because of timing. Sebastien Pare’s parents operate a bakery, and they had already committed to giving their staff that weekend off.” Many parents came from afar. Rookie defenseman Kevin Lohan’s mom and dad flew in from Long Island, N.Y. Fellow first-year blueliner Charlie Donlin’s parents and grandfather journeyed from Shorewood, Minn., and John Saunder’s
dad from Calgary. Sean Maktaak’s sister, Crista, was on hand from New Brunswick. Even the coaching staff got in on the act, as Cents assistant coach Joe Martin’s parents joined him from Kingston, Ont. The Parents’ Weekend was busy — both on and off the ice. On Friday night, in a thrilling 3-2 double overtime loss to the visiting West Kelowna Warriors, Cents players unveiled their new third jerseys, honouring the franchise’s 40th anniversary season. Immediately following the game, there was a meet-and-greet social in the upstairs mezzanine of the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena
for all players, parents, billet families and executive members of the Centennials organization. Saturday, many of the visiting parents attended a delightful brunch at Bramble’s Bakery on Quilchena Avenue. “[Bramble’s] did just an amazing job,” Pierce said. “It was a beautiful buffet.” Saturday night was the featured Ice Breaker gala at the Civic Centre. Close to 250 people attended. The evening included a delicious dinner, put on by the Centennials Booster Club, and entertainment by Complex Comedy from Los Angeles. There was also a giant silent
auction of sports memorabilia and community donations, as well as a magnificent display of Cents history, courtesy of Rusty Brewer, honouring the 40 years that the longest continuouslyrun BCHL franchise has been in existance. One of the highlights of the night at the Ice Breaker was the ‘rowdy’ auctioning off of a special 40th anniversary Cents jersey by coaches Pierce and Martin. When all the hubbub had died down, it was Jeannette Etchart who was the winner of the comemorative team sweater. “From ticket sales and the auctions, we were able to raise almost $10,000 for the
A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION The Merritt Centennials’ 38th Annual Ice Breaker was one of the highlights of the Cents Parents’ Weekend, Oct. 19-21. (Top of the page) Parents of this season’s Cents players gather at centre ice between periods at Friday night’s game. (Clockwise, from above) The Centennials players and coaching staff show off the team’s third jerseys. Sean Maktaak with his sister, Crista, from New Brunswick, and dad, Henry. Steve Rose and Jerry Sanders admire just one small part of Rusty Brewer’s extensive display of Cents history. Jeannete Etchart, winner of the special 40th anniversary Cents jersey, with her uncle, Frank. Complex Comedy from Los Angeles has some fun with both Cents players and audience members. Ian Webster/Herald
hockey club,” said Liz Brackenreed, another of the Ice Breaker’s organizers. “It’s our most important fundraising event of the year.” Sunday morning, Steve Rose — long-time Cents fan, supporter, and team bus driver — took many of the visiting parents on a scenic and informative bus tour of the Nicola Valley. “[Steve] does such an amazing job of letting the parents know so much of the history of the valley,” Pierce stated. “And Steve’s parents opened Quilchena Hotel for them because the weather wasn’t that good.” Fittingly, the Centennials closed out Parents’ Weekend with
a terrific 4-2 Sunday matinee victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Pierce felt the weekend was a great success, and the right message was conveyed to the parents. “We can’t do the things that the Pentictons and the Langleys do, so we have to make it much more of a small town, hometownfriendly experience, and that’s what I think the parents come away with — an incredible feeling of a community that has embraced their children. That’s what it’s important for us to do — show them a community that will take good care of their children, and welcome them in.”
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The award winning Merritt Herald is currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to Àll the circulation manager position. Main duties would be to make sure our newspaper arrives at every doorstep in the Merritt, Lower Nicola and Logan Lake areas. Responsibilities • Communicating with carriers and customers. • Handle all phone inquires and complaints in a professional and efÀcient manner. QualiÀcations • Must have strong organizational and communication skills • Be able to work well under pressure. • Some ofÀce/computer experience is also required. • Must also have own form of transportation. If you are interested please drop your resume off in person to 2090 Granite Ave., Merritt, BC. No phone calls please.
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BUS DRIVER/JANITOR Applications are invited for the position of Bus Driver/ Janitor with School District No. 58. (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt.
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This is a 7.5 hour per day, 10 month per year, split shift position, school days only. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement.
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Applicants are required to have a minimum Grade 10 education, Class 2 BC Driver’s Licence or higher, including an air ticket and 6 months to one year commercial driving experience or equivalent combination of training/ experience specifically with bussing. A driver’s abstract is also required.
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Applicants are also required have a minimum of 3 months janitorial related experience. The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset. Application forms are available at the School Board office, 1550 Chapman Street, or you can apply on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca , click on Jobs, Support Positions, Job Postings, listed under Job Code # 224986. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until November 2, 2012. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.
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This individual must be able to endure pressure/ deadline situations and yet keep a healthy sense of humour with their fellow employees. The Merritt Herald publishes and distributes to over 8300 homes twice a week. If you feel you have what it takes to be a star among our stars we look forward to hearing from you. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Theresa Arnold, Associate Publisher Merritt Herald 2090 Granite Ave., P.O. Box 9 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 e-mail: publisher@merrittherald.com
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WITNESSES NEEDED to an accident which took place at or near Highway 8 and Petit Creek Road in Merritt/Nicola Valley on September 2, 2012. Also, anyone who has had an accident at this location. Please contact McNeney & McNeney, Barristers and Solicitors (604) 687-1766 or Toll Free at 1-800-535-6565.
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HORSTINGS FARM MARKET 2 MILES NORTH OF CACHE CREEK ON CARIBOO HWY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 • 11 AM As Directed by North Central Bailiffs the Remaining Assets Will Be Sold by Public Auction Partial List Includes: Food Service Equipment: 60qt. Hobart Mixer, 2 Walk-in Freezer/Coolers, 2 & 3 Door Cooler/Freezers, Ice Cream Dipping Cabinet, Novelty Freezer, Convection Oven, 3 Deck Pizza Oven, Nicolson Revolving Tray Bake Oven, 2-Prep Tables, Bread Slicer, Under Counter Dishwasher, Hot Servers, 6 Burner Stove Top, Meat Slicer, Large Stock Pots, Metal Shelving, Triple Sink with Sprayer, 6 Burner Range with Oven, Proofing Cabinet, Range Hood & Fire System, Scales, Pans, Dishes, Tables & Chairs, Antique Wood Cook Stove, Plus Much More. Farm Equipment & Misc: Antique Tractor & Tractor Implements, International 710 5 Row Bottom Plow, Seeders, 1000’s of Ft Irrigation Pipe (3 Sizes), Tripod Sprinklers, Apple & Vegi Bins, Fuel Tanks & Stands, Fertilizer, Pallet Jacks, Rear Blade (3pt), Trailer Parts, Tires, Misc Auto Parts, Pallet Scale, Pic Nic Tables, New Giftware Items, Office Desks & File Cabinets, Sofa & Love Seat, Shelf Units, Tables & Many More Items.
Place:
Horsting Farm (2 Miles North of Cache Creek on Cariboo Hwy)
CARRIER ROUTES: • Bench • Downtown Merritt • Diamond Vale • Logan Lake
Date: Saturday, November 3 Time: 11:00 AM Viewing: Friday, November 2, 9am-5pm
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