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Farmers market coupon program expands to Merritt By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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BRAVING ICY WATERS Local BC Ambulance Service paramedics (from left) Kevin Bates, Laura Murray and Sheena Osborne brace themselves for a cascade of icy water during their ice bucket challenge on Aug. 18. The ice bucket challenge is a campaign to raise awareness for ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that kills nerve cells and paralyzes muscles. The paramedics were one of three agencies nominated by the Merritt Fire Rescue Department. Nominees have 24 hours after they’re nominated on social media to complete the challenge or raise at least $100 for ALS research. The local paramedics nominated staff at their dispatch centre in Kamloops, Merritt’s Kal-Tire and the Nicola Valley Hospital for the challenge. They also plan to collect donations from the station’s staff to contribute to ALS research. An estimated 2,500 to 3,000 Canadians live with ALS. Emily Wessel/Herald For all your landscaping needs call the professionals at

Local families and seniors are getting $15 worth of locally-grown food products from the weekly Nicola Valley Farmers Market on the provincial government, thanks to an expansion in the provincial program that includes the local market for the first time this year. The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank is administering the coupon program with help from the Conayt Friendship Society, which runs Merritt Moms and Families programming. Together, the organizations hand-picked families with young children and five seniors to receive 16 weeks of coupons. The coupons can be used like cash at participating farm markets to buy locally grown fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy products, nuts and herbs. The catch is that participants in the program also take a monthly nutrition and food preparation course, which is being offered locally by food bank board members Dorothy Molnar and Helen Croft. Food bank manager Marlene Fenton said they’re also teaming up with the chamber of commerce’s Legacy Merritt program on home canning on the afternoons of Aug. 21 and 22, starting at 1 p.m. at the Civic Centre. That program is free to participate in, and connecting with other organizations helps maximize the food skills resources offered in Merritt, Fenton said.

“It has three different groups in the community working together. I think it just builds good relationships,” she said. Fenton described the coupon program as a win-win because it supports local people’s basic needs as well as the area’s farmers and food producers. She said the educational component of the program is as important as the nutrition it ends up providing. “We’re looking at teaching people what locally produced vegetables there are and what sort of things you can do with those,” she said. “When you go to the farmers market, you’ll see there’ll be currants available or kohlrabi, or something like that, and people might not have tried that — especially if money’s sort of tight, then you don’t buy something you’re not sure you’re going to like. If you’re given these coupons, it makes you a little more brave or adventurous because it doesn’t come out of what your initial food budget was going to be.” She said some of the kids involved in the coupon program have come back and reported on what they tried and liked. The coupons represent an injection of $6,000 into the local farmers market, Fenton said. The increase is part of a $750,000 expansion to the province’s farm market coupon program, which includes markets in Clearwater, Salmon Arm and Lytton for the first time this year as well.

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Local man ID’d as victim in mountain race accident The B.C. Coroners Service has identified a Merritt man as the victim of a rodeo incident in the Chilcotin region. Jason Lyle Coutlee, 44, was riding in the mountain race at

the Redstone Rodeo near Alexis Creek, about 150 kilometres west of Williams Lake, on Aug. 17 when he fell from his horse. He was taken to a clinic in Alexis Creek,

where a helicopter was to transport him to Kelowna General Hospital. He died in transit. The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen)

2014-15 REGISTRATION Visit our website at www.sd58.bc.ca

Please note that the following information is subject to the current labor dispute. We encourage you to have alternative plans for child care if instruction is not taking place. We apologize for any disruption and it is our hope that a resolution is found in a timely manner. ELEMENTARY STUDENT REGISTRATION For “NEW” Elementary school students, please register your child at the neighbourhood school in your location from Monday to Friday, August 25 to August 29, 2014. Schools will be open from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Call ahead to confirm. Collettville Elementary School ... 250-378-2230 Diamond Vale Elementary ......... 250-378-2514 Merritt Bench Elementary ........... 250-378-2528 Nicola-Canford Elementary ....... 250-378-2172 Merritt Central Elementary ......... 250-378-9931 KINDERGARTEN: To register, a child must be 5 years old, on or before December 31, 2014 and a birth certificate, immunization record, and Care Card should be presented. Kindergarten starting dates will be arranged through the school. FRENCH IMMERSION: All students in this program attend Collettville Elementary School (grades K-7), and Merritt Secondary School (grades 8-12). GRADE 8 - 12 MERRITT SECONDARY SCHOOL 250-378-5131 New students register at the school from August 25 – 29, 2014. Counsellors will be available and students are encouraged to call ahead to schedule an appointment. SOUTH CENTRAL INTERIOR DISTANCE EDUCATION (SCIDES) 250-378-4245 or 1-800-663-3536 SCIDES is the distance education school operated by our district that offers BC Ministry approved educational programs for students of all ages, anywhere in the province of B.C. (Kindergarten through Grade 12 and adult learners, tuition free). Registration is ongoing. For an appointment call: 250-378-4245 or 1-800-663-3536. KENGARD LEARNING CENTRE - 2475 MERRITT AVENUE. If you haven’t completed secondary school the KENGARD LEARNING CENTRE can help - Telephone 250-378-4245 The Learning Centre offers courses up to grade 12, a hot lunch program, parenting classes, job preparation and much more! New students can register at Kengard Learning Centre 250-378-4245 or register on site September 2, 2014 at the Kengard Learning Centre, 2475 Merritt Ave.

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Cleanup at former wrecking yard far exceeds city’s expectations reporter@merrittherald.com

The cleanup operation on a Collettville property expected to yield 60 tonnes of debris has far exceeded what the city had anticipated. In total, more than 500 tonnes of debris were removed from a property on Walnut Avenue, which had formerly been used as an auto wrecking facility. City bylaw officer Bob Davis initially estimated the weight of the debris that would be removed to be about 60 tonnes — which would have exceeded the tonnage the City of Merritt removed from all properties it cleaned up last year combined. “It got down to the point where, I guess, even some of the piles that we were looking at were 60 tonnes,� Davis said. With the overrun of debris came an overrun of costs. Del Black of Vicky’s A Little Off The Top Landscaping — the lead contractor for the cleanup operation — said had the operation accumulated the estimated 60 tonnes, the $10,000 estimate would have been accurate. Instead, the tonnage was more than eight times the expectation. Black said there were 20 tonnes of steel, 890 kilograms of yard waste and 700 litres of mixed liquids such as oil, diesel and paint removed from the property. There was also plenty of demolition waste and wood. There were also 1,028 tires — 256 of which were on rims — removed from the property. About 40 tanks of propane, of which still had some pro-

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pane left in them, were removed as well, Black said. Black said the single heaviest piece of debris removed from the property was a 22,000-pound slab of concrete. In all, crews made 51 trips to the dump in the cleaning effort. Black also said they had someone from Kamloops come to the property to separate tires with rims, which saved about $10,000. The property borders the Coldwater River and a wall of concrete blocks and a few crushed cars embedded in the riverbank along the property were left behind in the cleanup operation. Davis said he consulted the Department of Fisheries and Oceans about removing those cars. “Their take on it was it would be a greater issue to remove them than it would be to leave them there,� he said. “By disturbing what we see, we may be uncovering far greater issues than having those there,� Davis said. The property is in receivership, meaning the city has custodial responsibility over it since the death of its owner last year. The City of Merritt is expected to be able to redeem the cost of the cleanup operation. If the cost of the cleanup isn’t paid up front by the property’s estate, it will be added to the property’s taxes for 2015 at the end of the year, City of Merritt planning and development services manager Sean O’Flaherty said. The property is now

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• B.C.Ambassadors crowned in Merritt Cheyanne Friess couldn’t believe her ears when her name was called as one of three who were crowned B.C. Ambassadors this past Saturday in Merritt.

• Mine dam inspections ordered across B.C. The cars embedded in the banks of the Coldwater River were not removed as part of the cleanup.

zoned for residential use. O’Flaherty said it’s possible that there are pockets of soil on the property that would need to be removed given the types of fluids found dur-

ing the cleanup. Prospective purchasers of the property would need to have the soil tested for contamination if development were to take place on it, O’Flaherty

confirmed to the Herald. Contaminated soil would then need to be remediated, but the cost of these initiatives would be covered by the purchaser and not the city.

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• Local ranches clean up at O’Keefe rodeo Douglas Lake Ranch made it a clean sweep at the 22nd Annual O’Keefe Ranch Hand Rodeo, taking the top three places at the two-day competition held Aug. 2 and 3 outside Vernon.

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JOB POSTING: IT Coordinator Applications are invited for the position of IT Coordinator for the City of Merritt. For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca

Road, waterline work underway This year we are working on Main Street, the first block of Coldwater Avenue, Douglas Street, Langstaff Place and a portion of Clapperton Avenue. The prime contractor for the work is H&M Excavating Ltd.

based out of Penticton. If you have any concerns with respect to dust control or traffic control please feel free to contact them at (250) 493-4677 and a message can be relayed to personnel in the field. The City of Mer-

Smart Step painting city clean The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regular council meeting agenda from Aug. 12, 2014. Community policing office July report Smart Step Youth Association Smart Step will continue its three long-standing summer projects: Paint Our City Clean, City Clean Up, and the sports camp. It will also introduce a new program to help

bring the youth back in the community together with games at local parks and is modelled after Participaction’s “Bring Black Play.” This will also serve as a means of introducing the younger age groups to the Smart Step program. Training opportunities such as first aid and coaching courses will also be offered to the senior members of Smart Step so that the summer experience is enhanced for the youth. Smart Step hosted “Bring Back Play” on

INVITATION TO TENDER

July 17, 24 and 31 at local playgrounds. The premise of the program is to bring kids back to the parks and to play

traditional playground games like hopscotch and four-square that have been lost over the years.

Mayor’s DROP IN SESSION WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Community Room Downstairs at City Hall.

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.

INVITATION TO TENDER UTILITY SERVICE TRUCK

4X4 UTILITY WORK MACHINE Tender Reference No. ENG-2014-03 The City of Merritt Public Works Department is accepting Tenders for the supply of one new 4x4 Utility Work Machine. The Utility Work Machine must be a full time 4x4 vehicle with front loader and a rear three point hitch system including a PTO as described in the specifications section. Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time Tender Closing Date: 2014-09-04 at:

Tender Reference No. ENG-2014-04 The City of Merritt Public Works Department is accepting Tenders for the supply of one new Service Utility Truck for our Utilities Division. The truck must have an aluminum deck, tool cabinets, and a small crane as described in the specifications section. Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time Tender Closing Date: 2014-09-04 at:

Address: CITY OF MERRITT 2185 VOGHT STREET MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8

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CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Boven, AScT Public Works Manager Email: sboven@merritt.ca Tel: (250) 378-8626 Fax: (250) 378-2600

CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Boven, AScT Public Works Manager Email: sboven@merritt.ca Tel: (250) 378-8626 Fax: (250) 378-2600

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

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

Next council meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

ritt thanks you for your patience while this work is completed. Visit merritt.ca for a map of the work areas.

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projects to undertake is more of an art than a science. We look to our master infrastructure plans for guidance and it is often what we can’t see (underground) that is driving the project, and not just the condition of the asphalt pavement.

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The city’s annual capital works program is underway. The project consists of replacing older water and sewer mains underneath the road and repaving the road surface once they are replaced. Choosing which

Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2014 and should be addressed to: Carole Fraser, Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Water Conservation

WILL BE IN EFFECT MAY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30 WATERING IS ONLY PERMITTED during the following times:

Basic Sprinklers

Automatic Sprinklers

6 am - 8 am & 7 pm - 10 pm EVEN ADDRESS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday ODD ADDRESS: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Midnight am to 4 am EVEN ADDRESS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday ODD ADDRESS: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday THERE IS NO SPRINKLING ALLOWED ON SUNDAY Violations will result in a $50 fine.

Hand watering of plants using a hand held hose with a working springloaded shut-off nozzle or a hand held container is permitted anytime. Please clip-out and keep on your refrigerator to remind of regulations!

CANDIDATE INFORMATION The Local General Election is set for Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors to City Council and three (3) School Trustees to the Board of School District No. 58. The official list of candidates will be announced October 20, 2014.

INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL? Nomination packages including information and nomination forms will be available at City Hall starting on Friday, August 22, 2014. To qualify to be nominated, a person must be: • Age eighteen (18) years or older on November 15, 2014; • A Canadian citizen; • A resident of British Columbia for the past six months; and • Not disqualified from voting in an election in B.C., being nominated, elected or holding office You do not have to live within the municipal boundaries of the City of Merritt. You must be nominated in writing by two (2) qualified electors of the City of Merritt in order to run for Mayor or Councillor or School Trustee. Nomination forms must be filed in person during the Nomination Period which runs from 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 30 to 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014. Those who may be interested in running for Merritt City Council can receive information about Municipal government, the role of Council, time commitment of a Council Member and what to expect if elected. Contact Us Carole Fraser, Chief Election Officer 250-378-8614 cfraser@merritt.ca

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A BOOK A DAY The Merritt library is home to 35 new books for its medical section with the latest health and wellness information thanks to a $700 donation from the Nicola Valley Health Care Endowment Foundation.

For Our 3 - 5 YR OLD PROGRAM AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Two snacks and lunch provided daily. 3 – 5 YEAR OLD PROGRAM FEES: $13.75 half day, $27.50 full day, $550/month

The books cover a range of topics, including recipes for people with high cholesterol, dealing with a mental illness or depression diagnosis, and the basics of Alzheimer’s disease.

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The endowment foundation is perhaps best known for fundraising to help the local hospital purchase equipment, but the non-profit group contributes to community health in other ways — such as providing information to the public at large through these books, foundation director Libby Petrie (left) said.

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Librarian Deborha Merrick (right) said the partnership is a win-win for both groups plus the public, which, of course, can access the books at no cost.

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Teacher Lizette Nel returns to Merritt

Funmobile rolling through town Participaction is bringing play back to Merritt in its Funmobile, which will stop at the Nicola Valley Farmers Market on Saturday

from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and then make the trip over to Rotary Park between 3 and 4 p.m. The non-profit organization is working with the B.C. Ministry of Health on its Bring Back Play campaign.

The campaign includes the Funmobile tour, which will see a van full of games, activities and giveaways visit events, schools, parks and festivals with the dual goals of encouraging kids to get out and play

and educating parents and caregivers on the importance of playing. The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend kids between five and 17 get at least an hour of moderate to vigor-

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ous activity each day. Only five per cent of Canadian youth in that age range meet that requirement, according to the latest Canadian Health Measures Survey by Statistics Canada released in 2011.

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Dance is back in Merritt. Classes for a variety of age groups and skill levels will start up again on Sept. 2 at the Love to Dance Academy. The local dance school is back on track for the coming fall after a bureaucratic debacle sent Royal Academy of Dance teacher Lizette Nel back to her native South Africa in April. The issue in renewing her Canadian work permit in the spring arose after the federal government decided Nel worked for a lower wage than was fair. While back in South Africa, Nel continued to work on her training and the situation with immigration, and was issued a new work permit. She arrived back in Merritt on Aug. 17.

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New location for recycling depot headed to public hearing By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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The Merritt Return-It Depot is a step closer to relocating to a permanent location in the city’s downtown core. At last Tuesday’s regular council meeting, council voted unanimously in favour of accepting a land use amendment application to allow the recycling depot to move to unit 106 at 1700 Garcia St. in the Railyard Mall. The potential land use amendment will now go to a public hearing. Merritt’s zoning bylaw currently only allows recycling depots to operate on property zoned as service commercial.

City of Merritt planning and development services manager Sean O’Flaherty told council Merritt’s Official Community Plan encourages uses that attract people to the city centre. The recycling depot is expected to continue to collect items such as electronics if it moves to this new location. At the beginning of the council meeting, Merritt resident Ginny Prowal raised concerns regarding parking and traffic at the recycling depot’s proposed new location. “There’s traffic in and out of that mall as you’re trying to cross the road. There’s usually five or six vehicles at the depot now, and what about

when they start doing bottle drives for hockey and all the rest of it? There’s usually several trucks and they back up and start unloading,� Prowal said. Councillors Dave Baker and Kurt Christopherson favoured giving the applicants a temporary use permit at that location, which is good for one year. O’Flaherty said council would have to defeat the proposed rezoning bylaw before suggesting a temporary use permit to the applicant. He also mentioned the likely unwillingness of the applicant to invest in something that is only guaranteed to last a year. O’Flaherty said the temporary use permit the recycling

depot has for its current location is expiring in May. He said the permit is only allowed to be renewed once — which it was, this past May. In the event the relocation is denied after a public hearing, awarding a temporary use permit at the new location could take up to six weeks, O’Flaherty said. As per the Local Government Act, residents within 30 metres of the property in question will be notified of the proposed change prior to the public hearing. The date of the hearing will be advertised at least twice in this newspaper once a date is set. Councillors Clara Norgaard and Mike Goetz were not at the meeting.

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Important Notice to all Nooaitch Band members: Nooaitch Chief and Council will be holding an Indian Reserve #9 revocation referendum. A community informational meeting will be held on August 27th, 2014 @ 7:00pm at Nooaitch Band Hall at 2960 Shackelly Road reviewing the referendum. Nooaitch Chief and Council will be holding the referendum on September 24th, 2014 at the Nooaitch Indian Band Office, 2954 Shackelly Road, main building, downstairs board room from 9:00 am – 8:00pm. Mail in votes will be accepted until September 24, 2014 @ 8:00pm. The referendum will involve a vote on a revocation of a past timber surrender. Chief and Council would like to ensure the timber surrender does not continue to apply to current management of Nooaitch IR #9. Information will be mailed out to all Band members living off reserve. Information packages will be distributed to all Band members living on reserve. Or, you can request a package from the Nooaitch Indian Band office. Contact information if Band Members have any questions regarding the referendum process: Elections officer, Sheldon Gagne Natural Resources Specialist, Lands and Economic Development Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, BC Region Suite 600 - 1138 Melville Street Vancouver, BC, V6E 4S3 Sheldon.Gagne@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca 604 - 666 - 6755 (fax: 604 666 8292) (1 800 665 9320) Office: 1425H Contact information for an information package on the referendum: Lani McKenzie Receptionist

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HERALD OPINION What we know about the mine spill By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Today I’ll attempt to cut through the speculation and fear-mongering that have swirled around the Mount Polley mine dam breach and tell you what’s really known. As Black Press and its local publication the Williams Lake Tribune reported before and after the incident, the mine reopened in 2005 after a four-year shutdown and was expanding its operation, including the tailings pond. Rising metal prices helped put 380 unionized employees plus management back to work. Most are now working on rebuilding the tailings dam and cleaning up the spill site. Imperial Metals applied earlier this summer for an increase in water discharge, and was waiting for B.C. government approval at the time of the Aug. 4 dam breach. This was to be the second amendment to a water release permit issued when the mine started up in 1997. It has had a surplus of water due to rain and snow accumulation since it opened (under an NDP government, for those who want to turn everything into a political corruption story). The reason water release has been allowed is that in the absence of acidproducing rock, metal contamination of water is minimized. Imperial Metals’ routine tests with rainbow trout in undiluted tailings pond water have now been confirmed by environment ministry results, and water and fish from all but the immediate spill area have been cleared for human consumption. For an example of acid mine drainage, look up the Britannia Mine Museum, now a reclaimed national historic site with a water treatment plant built to function for hundreds of years.

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At the corner of invention and nature Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS The intersection of nature and human invention is a strange place. At it, we find bizarresounding contraptions members of our bipedal species have created to overcome challenges for nature that we’ve also created. One such invention is the salmon cannon. Sadly, it is not quite as exciting as it sounds. However, it is proving to

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be a fairly useful invention. The salmon cannon is, in fact, a long, flexible rubbery tube that salmon swim through to get up and over hydroelectric dams. These dams can block their migration paths from the sea to freshwater rivers where they spawn. First they swim into a gate, and shortly after — unbeknownst to them — vacuum pressure shoots them along inside the misted tube at a rate somewhere between 24 and 35 kilometres per hour. Think of it as a kind of super-fast fish waterslide, or, if you prefer, like the pneumonic tube technology used to shoot mail around big fancy office buildings. At the end of the ride, the salmon are shot back out into the water to continue swimming on their merry way.

There is a more traditional way of helping salmon along their migration paths and around obstacles. The fish ladder is really a series of pools that rise incrementally. Salmon, which are excellent hoppers, jump from pool to pool and eventually make their way over the obstacle. However, some obstacles are simply too large for fish ladders to be feasible solutions. After lots of tests with frozen fish, the salmon cannon is being piloted with real, live fish at one such large obstacle: the Roza Dam in Washington’s Yakima River. The salmon cannon comes to us via Whooshh Innovations, the aptlynamed Bellevue-based engineering firm behind the technology that can pick and pack fruit without

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bruising it. Sometimes when technological innovations meet nature, they’re not serving a functional purpose per se, but have more of an esthetic value. While 3-D printing can be incredibly useful, especially when it comes to prosthestics, dentistry and surgery, it is also the medium of choice for a new wave of artists. Japanese artist Aki Inomata has crafted tiny shelters for hermit crabs from clear plastic topped with miniature replicas of iconic landmarks, including the New York City skyline, a Thai Buddhist temple and Dutch windmills. I don’t know how practical these fancy shells are for the crabs in their everyday hermit lives, but they are really cool to look at. And why shouldn’t a

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hermit crab look fabulous if it chooses the clear plastic shell over the mainstream seashell all the other guys have? Bo-ring. In the vast academic disciplines focusing on humanity’s impact on the natural world, there are practical solutions and graceful solutions — but they are all based on research. Mountains and mountains of research. One such study in those ranges of literature perhaps teaches us more about ourselves by comparing us to our closest evolutionary cousins: bonobos. Researchers from the University of Pisa in Italy were interested in the contagiousness of yawning, and whether “catching” a yawn from someone else is something we’ve evolved to do.

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Leave no trace of your visit in nature OTHMAR VOHRINGER The OUTDOORSMAN When we return from our trips in the wilderness, we should make sure that we leave no trace of our visits behind. Yet it seems as the years pass I see more and more people leaving refuse in the bush. Sometimes it is just a few beverage cans but more and more often I am finding discarded tarps, tents, bags of household garbage, motor oil canisters, broken buckets, rolls of wire, plastic bags, ropes…the list of human civilization’s waste could go on for the rest of this column. Not only is it a criminal offence in the eyes of the law to pollute nature with garbage, it is also a deadly hazard to wildlife. Many years ago when I lived in Illinois, I was a vol-

unteer for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and in this position I assisted in more wildlife rescues than I care to remember. Most times the rescues involved freeing the animal from some human-caused predicament. Most vividly in my memory are two cases: The first involved a deer that got its head stuck in a bucket. Nobody knew for how long the deer was in this pitiful state but judging by its haggard condition and the cuts and bruises on its legs, it is very likely that the deer was staggering around blindly for several days, unable to eat or rest until it was reported. We had to tranquilize the deer, obviously, in order to cut the bucket away. In the other case, we spent over an hour freeing a whitetail deer buck that had somehow managed to tangle himself into a carelessly discarded rope. His front feet, head, neck and antlers were bound so tightly to the point that he was close to strangling himself. He too required

Trash dumping is unfortunately an all too common sight in our great outdoors. Trash dumping is harming the environment and wildlife. Be a conservationist by cleaning up and respecting nature and wildlife. Submitted by Othmar Vohringer

tranquilization in order for us to remove the rope that had cut deeply into his flesh. There is no telling how many animals we could not get to in similar situations and because of that died a long and agonizing death. Most wildlife are very curious animals that like to investigate and are often attracted by human garbage, especially if they smell something edible like a chocolate wrapper or a plastic bag that was

used to take food into the camp. Items like these are often found carelessly thrown in the bush. Deer, moose, bears and other animals are attracted to plastic bags and wrappers and will eat them. Plastic is indigestible and will cause a blockage in the animals’ intestines, which in turn causes great agony and eventually kills the animal slowly over a period of days. Over the years I found that the worst

days of nature pollution occur during long weekend holidays when everybody heads out in the wilderness to camp, hike, bike and fish. It puzzles my mind that outdoor visitors don’t mind carting all their supplies into the camp but are too lazy to bring the garbage back out again. If you can bring it with you then you can take it out again too. Nature is the home of wild animals and it is our responsibility to

make sure that their home remains free of civilization’s refuse. This coming long weekend holiday, and of course at every other time too, be a conservationist and take your garbage, tents, tarps, glass bottles, drink cans and everything else you brought into the wilderness home and discard it in the proper manner. Enjoy your outdoor activities to your heart’s content, but when you go, leave no trace behind of your visit so that others too can enjoy unspoiled nature and wildlife does not have to suffer because of irresponsible actions. If you witness environment pollution in progress, make notes of the people involved, write down the licence plate number or take a picture of it on your cellphone, and call the Report All Poachers and Polluters line at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277) or #7277 from your cellphone. Let’s all get a handle on trash dumping in our great outdoors. othmarv@yahoo.ca

Fear of pollution from Mount Polley exploited From Page 8 Before that, acid-produced toxic metal pollution drained from the abandoned mine into Howe Sound for decades. Early tests at Mount Polley indicate that this sort of longterm water remediation may not be required. The initial pulse of suspended sediment didn’t last long enough to affect fish in most of Quesnel Lake, much less the Fraser River system. Sediment tests show elevated iron and

copper, with “leachability” results to come. Containment and removal will have to be undertaken. On May 24 of this year, Mount Polley received the first high water warning in its history. This was not a “breach,” contrary to some reports. The latest water permit application and work to raise the dam took place after that. It’s not difficult to deduce from aerial photos what was happening as mine manage-

ment found ways to extend operation, including an underground phase. The pond was filling up with pulverized rock, reducing its capacity to hold water. Most of the accumulation is still there for all to see, as is the cross-section of the dam so abruptly exposed in the wee hours of Aug. 4. It may be months before inspectors and geotechnical engineers can determine the cause of the breach, which occurred with the water level

2.5 metres below the top of the dam, well within permit specifications. Either the design of the earthworks was not adequate, or it was not adequately followed. TV crews have packed up and left, after sucking out the initial drama and retelling every sensational claim they could find. Tourism operators are pleading with people not to turn their backs on the region after that influx of visitors. Professional environmen-

talists are now exploiting Mount Polley as part of their campaign to de-industrialize B.C. A key propaganda tool is a single picture of a salmon with skin removed from part of its dorsal region. No such fish has been produced, and a single rainbow trout collected the day of the spill is the only confirmed aquatic casualty. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Wild research the mother of invention From Page 8 They analyzed 1,375 yawn events from 33 adult humans in various social situations (at work, during meals, et cetera) and watched how many times and how quickly a person responded to another’s yawn. They compared that data with 2,123 yawn events from 16 adult bonobos in Dutch and German zoos. What they found is the primates did “catch” other bonobos’ yawns, but the big difference between the human reaction and the bonobo reaction was the presence of an empathic relationship. The groups responded comparably

when the “yawner” was not a friend or relative, but humans reacted more quickly and more often when it was a friend or relative who yawned. The researchers concluded their findings could be linked to others about imitative, unconscious responses in social situations, such as mimicking facial expressions, and the evolutionary role that might have played in our ability to survive and thrive. I am not fully convinced of the usefulness of this particular study, but when it comes to human inventions intervening in the natural world, the salmon cannon holds water.

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BOWLARAMA B.C. Ambassador Navjot Takhar of Kelowna tried her hand at lawn bowling in Merritt on Aug. 14 along with the six other candidates in the program and the three outgoing members of the 2013 B.C. Ambassador team. Takhar would go on to be crowned a member of the 2014 B.C. Ambassador team at the 15th annual event in Merritt on Aug. 16. Michael Potestio/Herald

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Kids with special needs in the Nicola Valley are getting out to enjoy some summertime activities with the Children and Youth with Special Needs group. The group meets Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for its summer Splash Days program, which includes activities such as bocce ball, visiting area parks, making their own lunches, and playing board games. The focus of the drop-in program is social and emotional development. It’s part of a Ministry of Children and Family Development program delivered through Interior Community Services (ICS), and is open free of charge to children aged five to 18 with a diagnosis of a special need. “We just look at it so we can understand the needs of your child,” ICS program co-ordinator Chelsea Morrey said, adding organizers may include tailoring that week’s activity to a child’s physical ability or special diet requirements. ICS behavioural consultant Shannon Ritchie and social worker David Bukkos run the program and decide what the group will do that week depending on the makeup of the group they’re expecting. On Aug. 19, the kids spent the day hanging out at the Coquihalla Middle School. “The kids love it because they can explore the school,” Ritchie said. Throughout the day, they’d play in the gym, play board games and have pizza lunch. “One of our members is a great artist, so she’s been doing some art as well,” Ritchie said. Next Tuesday, the group will head to Kamloops to see a matinee.

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She said there are usually between six and eight participants in the group. Although they vary in age, the participants’ easygoing personalities allow them to all get along, Ritchie said.. “The age group doesn’t seem to matter. They all get along, and there’s enough diversity in what we’re doing that we’re not forcing everyone to do the same thing,” she said. Ritchie said each week’s meeting starts with a check-in where participants share something fun they did over the weekend and fill the group in on how they’re feeling. That part of the routine speaks to the social component of the program. She said being open, accepting and non-judgemental is the most important part of the group’s weekly meetings. “If it can help with social skills, great. If it can help with friendships, great. One of our young ladies is going into high school next year and is quite nervous. She met a girl who’s already in high school in the group and she’s so excited now to have a friend in high school,” Ritchie said. The program wraps up on Sept. 9 but any family with a child with special needs is still able to sign up for the last few sessions, Morrey said. Once school starts up in the fall, ICS will go back to running its Valley Kids group, which meets Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The group members’ parents also meet for a support group once a month beginning in the fall. Anyone interested in participating in the remaining days of the program or to find out more information about the Valley Kids group can contact Interior Community Services at 378-9676.

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New superintendent ready for school year By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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For newly appointed superintendent of School District 58 Steve McNiven, the grass wasn’t greener on the other side when he left Merritt and began his education career in the Lower Mainland. “I think when you’re young, you think you’re going to go on and not be back, but I had the opportunity to go to school at the Coast and work and live there, and then had the offer to come back to Merritt and was pleased to do so,” McNiven told the Herald. Born in Kamloops and raised in Merritt, McNiven showed you can always go home again. After leaving Merritt in 1988 to obtain his education degree from UBC, McNiven began teaching in Richmond.

He also spent time as a teacher teaching on call in the Lower Mainland before he found his way back to the Nicola Valley. McNiven returned in 1994 and taught Grade 7 at Nicola-Canford Elementary. When he came back, teachers who taught him became his colleagues. “I’ve had good relationships with those teachers,” McNiven said. In 1999, McNiven also took on work as the school district’s technology co-ordinator — right around the Y2K scare. “I was glad to survive it,” he said of Y2K with a laugh. “Boy, that was all the talk — that everything was going to come crashing down and the whole world was going to stop. I think I can remember going to

Merritt-raised Steve McNiven has taken up his new position as superintendent for School District 58. Michael Potestio/Herald

sleep the night before and thinking, ‘I hope everything’s OK tomorrow’ and I woke up and it was,” McNiven said. McNiven took on his first principalship at John Allison Elementary in Princeton in 2001. He said he went into

the administrative side of the job because he wanted to be able to work with both students and adults. McNiven returned to Nicola-Canford Elementary once more to serve as its principal after his time in

Princeton. He then served as principal of the Coquihalla Middle School for five years before becoming assistant superintendent in 2009. Now he’s taking his job to the next level as he moves up to super-

intendent, taking over for Bob Peacock, who retired at the end of July. McNiven said his aspirations for the district fit within the goal areas outlined SD58’s newly completed fiveyear strategic plan. The strategic plan outlines goals in learning, well-being, and community and organizational excellence, he said. McNiven said he thinks SD58 learning assistance programs need to be reviewed. He also said special education and aboriginal education continue to be areas of focus for the school district. McNiven said he enjoys change and the challenge of doing new things when it comes to what’s driven him in his career moves. With the 2014-15 school year expected to begin Sept. 2, McNiven

said SD58 is proceeding as if classes will begin on time. “We’re planning just as we normally would to have schools up and running, knowing that we’re going to have to be flexible and adapt to whatever might take place,” McNiven said. Currently, there is no negotiated settlement on a new contract for teachers — who remain on strike — and the provincial government has not issued any back to work legislation. McNiven said he’s eager to have some normalcy return to the district once the labour unrest is settled so the district can begin to work on action items from the strategic plan. As of press time, SD58 is without a replacement for the assistant superintendent position, but interviews are being conducted tomorrow.

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Kengard Learning Centre: the little school that could School District 58 is home to a unique school: Merritt’s Kengard Learning Centre (KLC). Located at the end of Merritt Avenue, this school houses four diverse programs which are aimed at providing solutions for the educational needs of Merrittonians and students in the whole province. One of the programs within KLC is the Community Learning Centre (CLC). CLC runs an alternative education school that local school-aged students can attend. There is also a continuing education school, which is a program for local adult learners who need to upgrade courses for a new job, for post secondary school, or to obtain their Adult Dogwood Diploma. CLC is also home to the Hearts and Hands program, which provides education for moms under 25. This programs provides free day care for students’ children. The impressive lineup is topped up by the South Central

Interior Distance Education School (SCIDES), which provides education for school-aged and adult students all over the province, especially in Merritt. SCIDES is a distributed learning school (an online or e-school), in which students can work from home and have a teacher, marker and an advisor who offer support, a learning plan designed to meet the B.C. curriculum and a B.C. Dogwood Diploma upon graduation — making this innovative approach a real alternative to

traditional schools. One of few year-round distributed learning schools in B.C., SCIDES offers programs for students in kindergarten to Grade 12 as well as adult graduation and upgrading. Cross-enrolment is possible as well — meaning some classes are still attended at Merritt Secondary School, for example, while others are taken through SCIDES — so students can say goodbye to scheduling conflicts and enjoy a flexible schedule that works for their busy

lives and families. Of course, parents are not only concerned with keeping their kids’ progress on track, but also wonder whether learning at a distance will provide enough opportunities for socialization and developing social relationships. Colleen Mullin, principal of KLC, has a few tips for parents: • Communicate often with your child’s teacher and/ or adviser. Phone, email or chat to address any concerns or just to check in. • Request to see your child’s grade book. This will not only contain all marks, but also comments and feedback about your child’s progress. • Establish a routine and set aside 45 to 60 minutes every day to discuss the day’s work. Routines are important for students and parents! • Keep distractions at a

minimum during designated school time. If it wouldn’t be OK in a traditional school, it’s not OK for learning at home. • Get involved in the KLC parent advisory committee. • Sports are a great way to provide socialization opportunities. Almost every community across B.C. offers sports programs such as taekwondo, soccer, dance and many more, all of which are great for socialization and fitness. • Social media does not only have to mean online socialization. Check Facebook for a home school group right here in Merritt — or just start one yourself. Groups might meet for playdates in the park or may be more organized and hold field trips.

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School fashion showcases the bold and the backpack (NC) — Bold colours are in the forefront of the backto-school sphere, according to leading supplies retailer Staples. With products fashioning what students like to wear, it’s no surprise that retailers are connecting the dots so that backpacks and supplies complement student wardrobes. “It’s not just solid colours either,” says Elena Delli Pizzi, category manager for Staples Canada. “Prints like paint spatter, camouflage, floral and plaid are just a few of the patterns we’ll be seeing on kids this year.” Back-to-school styles have also taken a traditional approach. “There’s a movement towards old-school canvas backpacks and pencil cases,” continues Delli Pizzi. “The upcoming school year is a blend of textures and patterns that harmonize with student personalities. The moment they walk through our store doors, students and their parents will

see a wide variety of options that will not only suit their needs but their styles, too.” According to LaSalle College Fashion and Design School’s Vancouver-based blog, student style is being shaped by personality. “It is really amazing to see that young boys and girls are currently making a conscious effort to ‘fit’ the world of fashion with their own unique and fresh style. Teen style is unique and quite distinctive.”

The LaSalle blog continues: “The most amazing thing about teenagers today is that they are not nervous to experiment with different colours and different styles.... The main principle for them is to highlight their personality among their friends and classmates.” Something as utilitarian as a backpack, for example, can make a statement. Diana Mancuso, an elementary school teacher and blogger for Toronto Teacher Mom, tells us that when students have exciting school accessories, they appreciate their work more. “School supplies are statement pieces,” she points out. “When students are able to showcase their products to classmates, it drives conversation and also encourages them to be more organized while making school work more enjoyable.” More information is available at staples.ca.

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Back to School and Back to Sports: Children with Asthma Need to Get Into the Game Tips to get the most out of child’s break time (NC) It’s back to school for Ontario students and that means back to team and individual sports as well as playground games and just running around. For children with asthma, however, the return to school can mean a return to sitting on the sidelines while their friends participate in sports and games. This concerns asthma experts and other health

professionals, who say there is no reason for children with well-managed asthma to avoid the kinds of physical activity being enjoyed by their friends. “In fact, when asthma interferes with the child’s ability to be active, that is a strong signal that their asthma is not under control,� said Carole Madeley, director of respiratory health

Asthma management is front of mind for healthcare providers at this time of year as they prepare for the “September Spike� – a sharp increase in the number of people, mainly children, arriving at hospital emergency departments with asthma symptoms around the 38th week of

the year. Researchers attribute the “spike� to a combination of factors. Many children do not follow their asthma management routine – some even stop using their medicines – during the summer holidays. Returning to school, they are exposed to cold viruses and, with their asthma poorly managed, they are more

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Back to School and Back to Sports: Children with Asthma Need to Get Into the Game Tips to get the most out of child’s break time (NC) It’s back to school for Ontario students and that means back to team and individual sports as well as playground games and just running around. For children with asthma, however, the return to school can mean a return to sitting on the sidelines while their friends participate in sports and games. This concerns asthma experts and other health

professionals, who say there is no reason for children with well-managed asthma to avoid the kinds of physical activity being enjoyed by their friends. “In fact, when asthma interferes with the child’s ability to be active, that is a strong signal that their asthma is not under control,� said Carole Madeley, director of respiratory health

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or exercising, your child should warm up first and start slowly. If your child needs to use a reliever inhaler before exercising, it should be taken 10 to 15 minutes before the activity. If symptoms occur while playing, your child should stop, use a reliever inhaler and not start again until the symptoms are gone.

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Tuesdays, Sept. 16 - Jan. 20 8pm - 9pm, $52.50 visit www.merritt.ca for more details

Tuesdays, Sept. 9 – 30 3:30 – 5:00 pm . $46 Tuesdays. Oct. 7 - 28 6pm - 8pm . $46

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(NC) As your child transitions back into the school year, it is important to factor in break and relaxation times form their hectic school schedule. Breaks and maximizing playtime not only helps with productivity levels and focus, but also with children’s physical and mental well-being. Here are three quick tips to ensure your child makes the most of break times:

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Meetings will be held once a week at the Central School Gym.

Making the most of break and relaxation times ensures that children are maximizing their productivity levels both inside and outside the classroom. www.newscanada.com

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• Enjoy time with friends and family. Leisurely activities such as going for

a walk, organizing a picnic, or a family game night are all great activities that can help children regain focus.

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• Get Active. One way to switch up activities is by discovering Leapfrog’s new LeapBand. As an activity tracker made for kids, the LeapBand accurately measures a child’s activity and is an easy and fun way to improve their activity progress.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) Success for ALL Learners ~ Today and Tomorrow

2014 - 2015 STUDENT REGISTRATION Please note that the following information is subject to the current labor dispute. We encourage you to have alternative plans for child care if instruction is not taking place. We apologize for any disruption and it is our hope that a resolution is found in a timely manner. ELEMENTARY STUDENT REGISTRATION For “NEW” Elementary school students, please register your child at the neighbourhood school in your location from Monday to Friday, August 25 - 29, 2014. Schools will be open from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Call ahead to confirm. KINDERGARTEN: To register, a child must be 5 years of age, on or before December 31, 2014 and a birth certificate, immunization record, and Care Card should be presented. Kindergarten starting dates will be arranged through the school. FRENCH IMMERSION: All students in this program attend Collettville Elementary School (grades K-7), and Merritt Secondary School (grades 8-12). GRADE 8 - 12 MERRITT SECONDARY SCHOOL 250-378-5131 New students register at the school from August 25 – 29. Counsellors will be available and students are encouraged to check with the school for more information. Please Note: On the first day of school (Sept. 2nd ) Merritt Secondary School Grade 8 students start school at 9 a.m. until noon.

KENGARD LEARNING CENTRE – 2475 Merritt Ave.

If you haven’t completed secondary school the KENGARD LEARNING CENTRE can help – Telephone 250-378-4245

SCIDES – 250-378-4245 or 1-800-663-3536

South Central Interior Distance Education School offers BC Ministry approved educational programs for students of all ages, anywhere in the province of B.C.

SCHOOL OPENING: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 – Adjusted hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Please note: the following information is subject to the current labour dispute BUS STUDENTS: Please check the School Bus Schedule and with your school for bussing information. Tuesday, September 2, 2014 ONLY: Busses will pick up students one hour LATER in the morning and return students beginning at noon.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2014 - 2015

Days in Session 192 - Number of Non-Instructional Days 7 September 2, 2014

Tuesday

SCHOOL OPENING School hours 10:00 am to 12 noon. (Bus schedule to be adjusted for the first day of school.)

October 13, 2014

Monday

Thanksgiving Day

October 24, 2014

Friday

Non-Instructional Day

November 11, 2014

Tuesday

Remembrance Day

December 19, 2014

Friday

December 22, 2014 – January 2, 2015

Last day of classes before the Winter Break Winter Break

January 5, 2015

Monday

SCHOOLS REOPEN

February 9, 2015

Monday

Family Day

February 20, 2015

Friday

Non-Instructional Day

March 16 - 27, 2015

Spring Break

April 3, 2015

Friday

Good Friday

April 6, 2015

Monday

Easter Monday

May 18, 2015

Monday

Victoria Day Provincial Exams Secondary Schools. (Days to vary per secondary school.)

June, 25, 2015

Thursday

Last Day of Classes

June 26, 2015

Friday

Administrative Day

SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS • Collettville

Elementary ................................ 250-378-2230 • Diamond Vale Elementary ........................ 250-378-2514 • Merritt Bench Elementary .......................... 250-378-2528 • Nicola - Canford Elementary .................... 250-378-2172 • Merritt Central Elementary ......................... 250-378-9931 • Merritt Secondary School ......................... 250-378-5131

The StrongStart Early Learning Centres

• Diamond Vale Elementary School • Merritt Central Elementary School • Nicola-Canford Elementary School StrongStart is a free, school based, drop-in early learning program for children from birth to 5 years old and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Together they share learning experiences and social interactions with other children and adults in a positive and openended play environment. Start up date: September 8, 2014.

MERRITT SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE 2014 - 2015 BUS NO. 2581 AM 7:18 7:27 7:28 7:33 7:35 7:36 7:40 7:53 7:53 7:54 7:55 8:20 8:25 8:38 8:30 8:47

DOUGLAS LAKE

PM Home Ranch (2664 Home Ranch Lane) 4:36 9404 Minnie Lake Rd (Reserve #1) 4:15 Dennison (9451 Spahomin Cr. Rd) 4:18 McRae Turnaround (9511 Spahomin Cr. Rd) 4:21 9404 Minnie Lake Rd (Reserve #2) 4:13 9310 Douglas Lk. Rd. (across from Alexander Rd.) 4:09 Corral Road 4:04 Quilchena Home Ranch (7201 Douglas Lk. Rd) 3:56 7099 Douglas Lake Road 3:55 Tom (Hillside Road) 3:54 Lindley’s (6977 Douglas Lk. Rd) 3:52 Merritt Secondary 3:20 Merritt Central Elementary 3:15 3009 Ponderosa & Sunny View p.m. only 3:26 1060 Hwy 5A (Joeyaska Road) p.m. only 3:31 Sterling Road p.m. only 3:30 Merritt Bench Elementary Nicola-Canford Town 3:08 Collettville Elementary 3:00

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AM 7:24 7:26 7:28

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PM 4:16 4:09

4:07 FX Ranch Road (4150 Hwy 8) 4:02 Dot Ranch Rd. West 4:00 3178 Highway 8 3:54 2795 Highway 8 (Quonway/Saphire) 3:50 Sunshine Valley #2 (W) (Spius Hatchery) 3:45 Willagoose Road 3:43 2241 Thompson 3:42 Hitchin Post 3:32 Marshall Road 3:30 Lower Nicola Trailer Park (254 Hwy 8) 3:29 Firehall (226 Hwy 8) 3:23 Band Office (181 Hwy 8) 3:20 Merritt Secondary School *wait for CV students - transfer from Bus A3580 3:15 8:22 Diamond Vale (am-street/pm-parking lot) 2:50 8:25 Nicola-Canford Town 3:05 8:30 Collettville – a.m. only (Cottonwood Lane)

7:32 7:35 7:42 7:44 7:52 7:54 7:55 7:59 8:02 8:07 8:09 8:10 8:15

BUS NO. 5580

AM 7:48 7:50 7:51 7:52 7:55 7:57 8:08 8:25 8:25 BUS NO. AM 7:45 7:46 7:47 7:50 7:53 7:58 8:09 8:10 8:11 8:12 8:20 8:25 8:30

NICOLA LAKE/QUILCHENA

Quilchena Reserve Lake View Store Saddleman Road Lindley’s (by Douglas Lake turnoff) Huber(6697) Quilchena Store (6520) Nicola Ranch Merritt Secondary (front a.m./back p.m.) Merritt Bench Elementary Merritt Central Elementary Collettville Elementary

PM 3:55 3:53 3:52 3:50 3:48 3:46 3:36 3:20 3:10 3:05 3:00

A3580

MAMIT LAKE PM Rey Creek Ranch (8815) 4:02 Mamette Lake Trailer Park (9256) 3:57 9311 Mamit Lake Road 3:56 Lund’s Driveway 3:54 Beech Road 3:50 10681 Mamette Lake Road 3:48 Joe’s Driveway (4434) 3:44 Sam (131E) 3:29 Bent (224E Hwy 8) 3:28 Shuter Road (289 Hwy 8) 3:26 Lions 3:24 Nicola-Canford Town 3:15 Merritt Central Elementary 3:00 Collettville Elementary 3:05 Merritt Secondary 3:10

BUS NO. 4580

LOWER NICOLA

AM ROUTE A 7:25 Barton’s 7:34 Shuter’s 7:35 Spring’s 7:37 McMaster’s 7:38 Lower Nicola Indian Band Office 7:39 Lower Nicola Fire Hall 7:40 Nicola-Canford Elementary ROUTE B 7:47 Saskatoon & Coyote Pass 7:49 2924 Yap Skim 7:50 Keisa Anderson 7:54 Nicola-Canford Elementary 8:02 Anderson St. & Aberdeen Turner & Aberdeen 8:04 Whinney St. & Aberdeen 8:15 Merritt Secondary (in back) 8:31 Merritt Bench Elementary 8:20 Coquihalla Middle School 8:40 Collettville Elementary

PM 3:22 3:23 3:24 3:27 3:29 3:40 3:45 3:51 3:39 3:35 3:37 3:17 3:10 3:03

BUS NO. A1158

AM 7:32 7:40 7:46 7:47 7:51 7:52 7:54 8:08 8:10 8:13 8:15 8:16 8:17 8:20 8:00 8:27 8:30

COLDWATER/KINGSVALE

PM South End Peterson Road 3:50 Patchet Road 3:45 Reserve #1 3:35 Opie’s #2 3:32 Spahan 3:30 Victoria Bobs 3:28 Barnes 3:26 Veal Road (p.m. only) 3:24 Fox Farm Road 3:22 Cool Quiet 894 3:20 Sterling Road (a.m. only) 1060 Hwy 5A (a.m. only) Wilcox Road #57 (a.m. only) Ponderosa & Sunny View (a.m. only) Diamond Vale Elementary 3:16 MSS 3:13 Merritt Central Elementary 3:06 Collettville Elementary 3:00

BUS NO. A3581

PETIT CREEK

AM 7:46 7:48 7:49 7:50 7:57 7:59 8:01 8:03 8:04 8:07 8:21 8:26 8:30

PM Band Office (2960 Shackelly Rd) Churchill Shackelly & Petit Creek Post Sunshine Valley #1 East Pierce’s Aberdeen Inn Whinney Corkle & Anderson Corkle & Woodward Nicola-Canford Town Merritt Secondary Collettville Elementary

3:50 3:49 3:48 3:47 3:38 3:37 3:27 3:29 3:32 3:33 3:00 3:12 -

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE Families living beyond the regular school bus routes may be eligible for transportation assistance for the 2012/2013 school year and are asked to make application before October 10, 2014 regardless of whether transportation assistance was received in the past. Applications after this date will be approved as of the date the application is received, and will not be retroactive. Please note that parents of kindergarten students who are required to pick their child up or bring them to the school at lunchtime may also qualify. Transportation Assistance forms can be picked up at the School Board Office in Merritt, 1550 Chapman Street. Parents are reminded that road/weather conditions may cause delays/cancellations to the regular bus run(s). In extreme circumstances, notice of delays will be announced over the local radio station and the school will attempt to contact parents by phone, in order that children do not wait extended time periods at a bus stop.

REGISTRATION OF HOME SCHOOL LEARNERS PARENT INFORMATION

The School Act states:

“A parent of a child who is required to enroll in an educational program under section 3 (Division 4 – Home Education) (a) may educate the child at home or elsewhere in accordance with this Division, and (b) must provide that child with an educational program.

Registration

A parent of a child who is required under the above section to provide the child with an educational program must register the child on or before September 30 in each year with (a) a school of the parent’s choice that is operating in British Columbia, (a.1) if the child is an eligible child, a school referred to in paragraph (a) or (c), or a francophone school of the parent’s choice that is operating in the francophone school district in which the parent resides, (a.2) if the child is an immigrant child, a school referred to in paragraph (a) or (c), or a francophone school of the parent’s choice that is operating in the francophone school district in which the parent resides but only if the francophone education authority responsible for that school permits the parent to register that child, or (b) REPEALED 2006-21-8, effective June 30/06 BC Reg 195/06 (c) an independent school operating in British Columbia.” To register or to obtain further information, telephone the school of your choice, or write to the Superintendent of Schools, The Board of Education of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen), Box 4100, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8.

Check our District website at: www.sd58.bc.ca or the Distance Education website at: www.scides.ca

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Teachers share wishes for their classrooms What’s in your backpack? (NC) — Whether it’s the first day of kindergarten or a last year of high school, parents and students know what they need in their backpacks for September. For many teachers, the symbolic backpack requires more than a pencil and paper. Across Canada, teachers working with limited budgets have wish lists of what they would add to their classroom supplies. Wish: A stationary bike A Vancouver classroom serves vulnerable students,

helping them increase their social, emotional, and academic development. Teacher Ms. Harper, believes that improving individual fitness can be a route to developing self-confidence, resiliency, and desire to stay in school. She says her 10 students would benefit from having an exercise bike in the classroom for two reasons. Used spontaneously in short bursts, it would increase attention, focus and productivity in the class. Over time, it would increase fitness levels, particularly valuable to students reluctant to join gym class. A bike is not in the school budget.

Wish: Lego Mrs. Shipton, an elementary teacher in Toronto, wants to add a girl’s Lego club to her school to nurture design and innovation among young students. She expects the club to also promote friendship, an appreciation of differences and a celebration of unique talents. To run a Lego club, she needs Lego. Wish: Butterfly larvae Mrs. Sekhon in Surrey, B.C. teaches in the primary grades. She knew that butterfly larvae would

be a great addition to her class. “We have a diverse group of students who love playing outdoors and exploring nature. We have

many English language learner students who have joined us recently and this is a great hands-on way to learn about nature, life cycles and basic needs of

local animals without a language barrier.” Each teacher has posted her wish on MyClassNeeds.ca, a registered Canadian charity that helps connect deserving kindergarten to Grade 12 classroom projects in publicly-funded schools with interested donors through a crowdfunding website. Supporters have rallied behind the Surrey project and Mrs. Sekhon’s students will watch the transformation from larvae to butterflies this year. You can help as well at go to MyClassNeeds.ca. www.newscanada.com

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) Success for ALL Learners ~ Today and Tomorrow

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IF YOU HAVEN’T COMPLETED SECONDARY SCHOOL WE CAN HELP….. The Kengard Learning Centre offers a great classroom environment for high school aged students and adults. We have all the courses you need to earn a Dogwood Diploma. We also have an Outreach Program if you want to work at home. Our self-paced courses and flexible scheduling put you in control of your education and we are here to support you all the way. You can begin any time during the year and work at the courses you choose at your own speed. New students can register on site at the Kengard Learning Centre starting Sept. 2, 2014 at 10 am. Location: 2475 Merritt Ave. 250-378-2157

SCIDES (South Central Interior Distance Education School) Quality Education: Direct to You - ALL TUITION FREE

South Central Interior Distance Education School offers BC Ministry approved educational programs for students of all ages, anywhere in the province of B.C. •Elementary K-7

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P.O. Box 4700 Station Main, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 • Ph: 1-800-663-3536 • Local: 250-378-4245 • Fax: 250-378-1447 Find us at: www.scides.ca ~ Your Choice, Your Pace ~ Any Time, Any Place.

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Tips to get your child New NVIT class on success strategies ready for school (NC) — As the summer months come to an end, it can be hard to get your children back into a solid routine and into the swing of a new school year. While there are many things for parents to consider when gearing their children back up for a new school year, tech expert, co-host of television show AppCentral and parent Amber Mac shares her top tips for getting kids back-toschool ready. • Read with them Reading is a key way to keep a child’s mind sharp while not in school. Finding fun and interactive ways to incorporate reading into their daily routine doesn’t have to be hard. Reach for child-friendly products such as Leapfrog’s new LeapPad 3, which has access to over 1,000 e-books and is Leapfrog’s fastest, highestperformance tablet. • Start them back on a consistent sleep schedule to ensure they’re well rested Starting a consistent bedtime routine two

weeks prior to the start of school and transitioning them into a normal morning school routine will help ensure you reach your goal of having a schedule set prior to the start of the school year. • Start conversations with your children and create a positive attitude about heading back to the classroom Focus on highlighting the positive aspects about going back to school such as making new friends, meeting a new teacher and the increase of learning in different areas of interest. Entering a new school year with a positive attitude will help both children and parents feel better about leaving the summer behind. Preparing ahead of time will ensure that your children have the smoothest transition when heading back to school. To learn more about how Leapfrog products can help with the transition back to school, visit Leapfrog. ca or Facebook.com/ LeapFrogCanada.

• Check out the library. The Merritt library is a great place to meet other children. You could even ask your library to host an event for children schooled at home. While offering flexible education programs to school-aged children is a big part of SCIDES, it’s equally important for the program to make sure adults have the opportunity to graduate and upgrade. Having a B.C. Dogwood Diploma

that most students will be taking this year. “This is kind of the catchup year that everybody’s going through it,” Tourand said. He said fourth year students with a high enough grade point average will be exempt from taking this course. This year, NVIT’s Success Centre — a student support resource — will have a new dimension to it that will help students determine their career paths and find job placements, Tourand said. He said the hope is to use some of the funding for a posi-

tion that will help students find work. He said this aspect of the Success Centre will help students with resume writing and preparing for job interviews as well. Tourand said NVIT received about $200,000 last year from the ASP. ASPs are part of the Ministry of Advanced Education’s Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education Training Policy and Framework and Action Plan, which was launched in 2012, a press release from the provincial government stated.

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the class goes deeper than that. “It teaches you how to study, how to use the library, how to use the different college resources that we have at NVIT,” Tourand said. “What we’re hoping it will do is increase the chances and likelihood of students succeeding through their courses and graduating.” He said NVIT elders will be involved in the class as well. Tourand said this class is expected to be a major help to students, especially those who are new to college. It will be a first year course

Thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Ministry of Advanced Education, NVIT students will be learning a little more about what it takes to be a student. The post-secondary institution received the quarter million in funding through an Aboriginal Service Plan (ASP). NVIT president Ken Tourand said this funding will be used to support elders, as well as the school’s Success Centre and a new, required class — Strategies for Success 101. This new course will essentially be replacing orientation day at NVIT, Tourand said, but

is often a requirement to be considered for employment at all and upgrading skills with math, English and science courses will help clear the path for a postsecondary education or promotions, salary increases and better benefit packages. Having a school such as Kengard Learning Centre in Merritt is a great opportunity for school-aged and adult learners alike. Find out more about them by calling 1.800.663.3536 or visiting scides.ca. Submitted

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Does my child require a gluten free diet? (NC) Most kids adore pasta, bread and birthday cake – all made with wheat. But wheat contains gluten, a type of protein that has made headlines, and is the subject of questions from concerned parents. Is it okay for your kids to eat gluten? Let’s look at the evidence-based science to find out. Who requires a gluten-free diet? Celebrity endorsements and best-selling diet books focus on the glamour of going gluten free, but this popular diet is not meant for everyone. Gluten-free foods are solely meant for people with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects about one percent of Canadians. It’s also medically necessary for people with a wheat allergy or gluten intolerance. Otherwise, there is no reason for children to follow a gluten free diet. Gluten is simply a protein found in wheat, rye and barley -- staple foods that children enjoy. These foods add much-needed fibre, B vitamins, magnesium, iron and zinc to the diet – which are essential for normal growth and development.

I hear wheat has changed – is it harmful? In a recent study, Canadian researchers grew wheat from seeds dating back to 1876. When comparing the genetic profile of the harvested wheat, they learned that there has not been a measurable change in the amount of protein and the composition of wheat since 1876. This negates all ideas to the contrary, which were simply based on speculations, but not on science. Excluding gluten from a child’s diet for no medical reason has drawbacks Gluten-free products are often made with less fibre and more sugar, salt, fat and refined starches than their gluten-containing counterparts, plus they cost an average of 162 per cent more. Grain Products are a staple food group in Canada’s Food Guide, and provide fuel for your child’s brain. If you are concerned your child has celiac disease, get them tested BEFORE you exclude gluten from their diet. Learn more about gluten-free diets and the goodness of grains at www.goodineverygrain.ca and www. healthygrainsinstitute.ca. www.newscanada.com

OPTOMETRIST Keeping an eye on your vision Having good eyesight in the classroom is essential for learning. That is why an optometrist is one of the specialists who should be consulted before the start of a new school year. This appointment seems even more important when we understand that more than 80 percent of a child’s learning is through the visual acquisition of information. Do your children have good eyesight? Do they have any eye problems such as myopia, hypermetropia (farsightedness), or astigmatism? Are they able to see details? Colours? Do they blink their eyes frequently or squint? Are their eye movements coordinated? Do A child’s reading difficulties can be caused by vision problems. they confuse some letters? Optometrists can answer all your questions and, if a problem is detected, suggest the wearing of glasses, orthoptic exercises, or surgery. Specialists recommend having children’s eyes examined when they are between six and nine years old. Why is this? Simply because after this age, a child’s neurological system is less malleable and vision defects can become permanent.

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Did you know that the fluoride used by dentists after the cleaning is a mineral found in earth, water, as well as in some foods? It is used as an active ingredient in most toothpaste. Not only is it beneficial for oral health, by building the teeth’s resistance to cavities, but it also has an excellent preventive action. Don’t forget that good oral health is largely dependent on a balanced diet. This means that parents should ensure that their children develop healthy eating habits. And it goes without saying that children should brush their teeth and floss at least once every day. After all, prevention always starts at home!

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THE LOWER NICOLA BAND SCHOOL INVITES ALL CHILDREN (First Nations/Non First Nations) To Register for Kindergarten to Grade 7 CURRICULUM:

• BC Curriculum • Nle?kepmx • Cultural Studies • Field Trips • Learning Assistance Program • Extra Curricular Activities & Sports being offered

FACILITIES:

• Full-Size Gymnasium • Library • Computer Lab • Baseball/Soccer Field

• Full Time Kindergarten – must be 5yrs by Dec 31, 2014 • Door to door Bus Service provided to all areas of Merritt.

HEAD START SERVICES:

• 3 & 4 year old Program (K4 must be 4 years old by Dec. 31, 2014) • Parent & Tot Drop In • Home Visiting Program • Services to 0 to 6 year olds: Priority will be given to LNIB Band Members for all Head Start programs • Transportation provided for all Head Start programs

Education Comes First

TO REGISTER YOU WILL NEED: Immunization tion Record, ecord Birth C Certificate, ert nd Na me an d Num er. Health Care Card Number, Band Name and Number.

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Pain may not be due to arthritis alone DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Rarely does a day go by that I don’t hear someone say their back or neck is sore because they have arthritis. Yes, arthritis (most commonly in the form of osteoarthritis) can be a very painful and debilitating problem. However, it is not necessarily the primary reason why a person experiences low back or neck pain. In fact, a recent study

of 500 people (250 of whom had low back pain while the other 250 did not) found that there was no significant difference in the severity of osteoarthritis present between the two groups of people. What does this mean? It means that 250 of those 500 people had arthritis but did not have any low back pain. As I explain to patients in my office, just because you have mild to moderate osteoarthritis does not mean that the symptoms you are experiencing are from that alone. However, if you do have some arthritis in your spine, you may be slightly more prone to having an acute back or

neck problem arise and it may take longer to conservatively treat the recent exacerbation. For most people who enter my office with acute neck or back pain, most of their symptoms have only been present for a relatively short period of time. Even if they had some osteoarthritis in the affected area, it did not suddenly progress and cause the new bout of symptoms. Osteoarthritis generally comes on gradually at a slow rate, not suddenly within a week or so. If your symptoms came on quite quickly, something else is likely contributing to your problem. In regards to neck or back pain, a common

problem that many people have is actually what chiropractors call a subluxation. This can be more likely to occur when osteoarthritis is present and is really just a combination of four problems: stiff and tight joints, irritated or pinched nerves, muscle spasm or tension, and inflammation or swelling around the joint and nerve. A subluxation can occur quickly, as in a heavy lift or a traumatic accident. As well, it can gradually occur over a long period of time with poor posture or a general inactivity. In regards to a subluxation gradually occurring, your joints and muscles may just

have some mild stiffness that does not even cause you any real discomfort. However, this mild stiffness would make you more prone to injuring the area. For example, one day you decide to dig up the entire garden while your back does not have its full mobility. By the next day, you can hardly get out of bed because the joints in your spine are seized up and inflamed. The inflammation is now irritating the nerves that exit the spine, which causes severe pain and muscle spasms. Again, the important thing to understand is that this scenario can occur whether you have mild

to moderate osteoarthritis or not. Once osteoarthritis is present, there is no form of treatment that will reverse these degenerative changes. However, you can treat and prevent the subluxations from occurring and the osteoarthritis from starting or progressing by restoring and maintain-

ing the proper mobility in the joints. The more often and better your joints are able to move, the healthier they will remain and the better they will heal when they are injured. Receiving chiropractic adjustments in conjunction with regular exercise accomplishes this.

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Relax for your health Pamper your peepers GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING A quiet mind cureth all. — Robert Burton (1577-1640) I have recently been reading a lot about the importance of relaxation to good health. However, in our busy world, relaxation is hardly a priority. It more likely is something that is thought about in terms of vacation time or perhaps for a few hours on the weekend. A relaxed state, however, is the opposite of stress. Stress is the “fight or flight” state which has found its way into our daily lives in the absence of any real threat to our lives. This stress causes overactivity of the sympathetic nervous

system and exhaustion of the adrenal glands. Researchers have found that many diseases are caused or aggravated by stress. Conversely, inducing a relaxation response can resolve or neutralize the negative effects of stress on the body and heal disease. If stress is a constant in our lives, then time for relaxation should be a constant as well. Generally it is true that we are more health-conscious than ever. This healthconsciousness results in nutritional awareness and an understanding of the importance of regular exercise. So an individual may eat well, take vitamins and go to the gym three times a week. Relaxation is something that is seen as separate from these health practices. It is vitally important that we make a shift here so that we can incorporate relaxation into our daily routine. The nice thing is, it

need only take a few minutes. If we took a few minutes each hour just to turn off the mind, take a few deep breaths, and consciously relax all the muscles of the body, the health benefits would be enormous. Think of it the same was as you do drinking those eight glasses of water per day. The water hydrates the system; the deep breathing and relaxation detoxifies and heals. Pretty simple. Now take a nice, deep breath.... Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning psychotherapist.

In addition to wearing good quality sunglasses — or goggles if you do hazardous work — try to pay attention to the daily needs of your eyes. These three daily tips will make a difference: • Blink frequently when using computer screens to alleviate strain. • Work out regularly. Cardiovascular activity is also good for the eyes. • Eat a balanced diet of

protein, especially fish, plus plenty of fruit and colourful vegetables. For more eye care tips everyone should know, check out www. weloveyoureyes.ca, where the Opticians Council of Canada — with support from the Foundation Fighting Blindness — is running an interactive program with inviting prizes.

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Second annual Cents’ golf classic another success By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Conditions were perfect at the Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club out at Nicola Lake on Saturday for the second annual Merritt Centennials Golf Classic. A total of 72 golfers took part in the friendly four-ball event that saw all net proceeds go towards the running of the Centennials’ Junior A hockey club — the longest continuallyrunning franchise in the British Columbia Hockey League. Participants in the 18-hole Classic included a large number of Centennials’ alumni, including Bobby Vermette, Derry Menard, Chris Forsberg, Rich Brew, Colin Gage, Dave Dunnigan, Cuyler Dickie, Carter Shinkaruk, Jordan Pehr, current Cents head coach Luke Pierce and former NHLers Bill Muckalt and Paul Kruse. Also taking part and lending a helping hand were current Centennials Malik Kaila,

Shane Poulsen and Rhett Willcox. The Cents’ Classic received strong support from the local business community with the likes of Dennis Couture, Wayne Fulcher, Tom Lutz, Peter Moyes, Gary Dixon, Brian Snee and Ron and Jerry Sanders all taking part. “It was a great event, and everybody had a good time,” Centennials marketing director Dustin Scafe said. “Once again, Don Harvey and the rest of

the staff at Sagebrush did a fantastic job as hosts.” In addition to the golfing, the day included a delicious dinner prepared by the Centennials’ Booster Club, a slient auction and a putting tournament.

MERRITT CENTENNIALS 4-BALL GOLF CLASSIC PICTURE PERFECT

‘THE BIGGEST LIARS’ 1. Rebecca Darnell Darren Whitehouse Carter Shinkaruk Ryan Bakken

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3. Dennis Couture Matt Keough Charlie Westwick Brian Nelson-Smith

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Roy Jeffrey Bill Muckalt

Cole Yurkowski Josh Yurkowski Tom Harrington Dustin Paquette

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The weather couldn’t have been better on Saturday for the second annual Merritt Centennials Golf Classic at the Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club. (Above) Participants enjoyed dinner and refreshments as the sun set over Nicola Lake. (Right) The winning team consisted of (left to right) former Centennial Carter Shinkaruk and friends Darren Whitehouse, Rebecca Darnell and Ryan Bakken. Shinkaruk currently plays scholarship hockey at Elmira College in upstate New York. Ian Webster/ Herald

BCSSA PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Kamloops, B.C. — August 15-17 Merritt Otters Results

Div. 1 Ashley Cavaliere

50m Fly 100m Free Miranda Cavaliere 50m Free 50m Back 50m Breast

Div. 3 Bianca Cavaliere

50m Free 100m Free 100m IM

Prelim

Final

13. 50.54 17. 1:36.19 16. 42.67 20. 50.74 22. 1:03.37

16. 52.75

15. 33.29 14. 1:14.30 17. 1:28.58

12. 32.83 15. 1:13.62

Div. 7 Dierdre Holmwood 50m Free

19. 34.58

Div. 8 Koren Lefebvre

18. 46.10

50m Free

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Relays

HOT SHOTS Merritt tennis club members Harbans Sandhu (left) and Bob Bansi finished second overall in the ‘B’ division of the men’s double event at the Sunshine Open tournament in Kamloops on the August long weekend. They went a perfect 4-0 in round robin play before losing in the final to a Kamloops team. Other Merritt doubles teams at the Sunshine Open were Peter Dosanjh and Amar Khanguira as well as Mo Ghag and Sahil Bansi. Ian Webster/Herald

Div. 5 Girls 200m Free

(Bianca Cavaliere, Jamie Neill, 12. 2:15.32 Lauren Lefebvre, Jensen Cavaliere)

Girls 200m Medley

(Jensen Cavaliere, Jamie Neill, Sumeeti Chhabra, Haley Zabek)

11. 2:35.16

Boys 200m Free

(Rahul Chhabra, Liam Warren, Evin Baird, Matthias Redknap)

13. 2:42.35

Boys 200m Medley

(Rahul Chhabra, Liam Warren, Evin Baird, Matthias Redknap)

12. 3:15.01

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Novelty calf dressing event sure to be a hit Newest addition to Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo features local businesses and organizations You’ll want to be in your seats early for the 56th Annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo, slated for August 30 and 31 at the rodeo grounds in Collettville. Action on both days will begin with a brand new event that will be sure to delight and entertain — the businessmen’s calf dressing contest. Teams of three, representing various businesses and organizations in and around Merritt, will compete to see who can lasso a rambunctious steer the fastest and dress it up with a fancy pair of underwear! You can bet that the task isn’t going to be easy, and the outcome hilarious. The winning team each day will get to donate $500 to a local charity of their choice. Merrittonians have been flocking to be part of the action with 11 teams signed up already and only a couple of

spots left for those still interested. And there’s still more to this event! On Friday, August 29, representatives of all the participating teams in the businessmen’s calf dressing will gather at the Grand Pub & Grill downtown for a meet-and-greet starting at 7 p.m., followed by a Calcutta auction beginning at 8 p.m. Live entertainment by Lee Dinwoodie will follow. Auctioneer Gord Collier will lead the Calcutta, with each calf dressing team up for sale to the highest bidder. All the monies from the Calcutta will go into two separate pots — one for Saturday’s performance and one for Sunday’s. The purchaser of the winning team each day will receive 75 per cent of the pot from the Calcutta auction, with the other 25 per cent going to the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo for

future initiatives. You can bet the bidding is going to be lively, so come on down — buy yourself a team and have a Grand old time! WHO’S WEARING THE PANTS NOW? Rodeo fans will delight in the newest event at this year’s Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo — the businessmen’s calf dressing. Teams of three will have the daunting task of trying to fit a pair of underwear onto a rambunctious calf. Good luck! Photos courtesy of Wendy Coomber/Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal

BUSINESSMEN’S CALF DRESSING CONTESTANTS Arnica Contracting Ask Wellness City Furniture City of Merritt Firefighters Coldwater Hotel Home Hardware Merritt Chamber of Commerce Merritt Herald Nicola Valley Credit Union Planet Fitness RCMP

There’s great stuff for the kids, too There’ll be so much to do for the youngsters at this year’s pro rodeo. When they’re not watching the action in the ring, they can have fun on the grounds — riding a mechanical bull and surfboard, getting their face painted, or playing in a bouncy

castle. Sunday is officially ‘Family Day’ and there’ll be special intermission events, including co-ed mutton bustin’ and peewee barrel racing, along with a giant all-comers shoe scramble for the 10-and-unders where

everyone gets a prize. The kid in everyone will delight to the antics of Merritt’s own ‘Get Down Rodeo Clown’ Jayson Charters. For the grown-ups in the audience, there’ll be a beer garden both days. Saturday night, the

beer garden will feature live music by four-time BCCMA-nominated band Whiskey Jane, who have performed at the Calgary Stampede and 2010 Olympics and opened for the likes of Terri Clark, The Higgins and One More Girl.

NICOLA VALLEY PRO RODEO PERFORMANCE TIMES August 30 5:00 p.m. August 31 1:00 p.m. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE Adults $15 Students & Seniors $12 Children 10 and under Free

Get down rodeo clown Jayson Charters

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RISING FROM THE ASHES

Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring your lunch and listen to the music. August 22 & 22 Doug James Band (rock 60’s, 70’s and 80’s).

F ire relief fundraisers for Earth Walker Spiritual Shop. You can either donate money to the bank account set up at CIBC or drop off your bottle donations to the bottle depot.

COMMUNITY GARDENS Check out the Community Garden and experience a relaxing outdoor yoga adventure among the plants. Ever y Thursday 5:15 - 5:45 pm. A new instructor ever y week. The gardens are located behind the hospital.

NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET Nicola Valley Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ever y Saturday rain or shine, in the parking lot beside the Baillie House. Come down and enjoy fresh home grown veggies, flowers, baking, arts and crafts made and grown here in our Nicola Valley. A great place to socialize and enjoy the day. Vendors call Market Manager: Lang Mackenzie 250-939-8605 or Sue 250-378-2031

SPENCES BRIDGE FARMER MARKET Spences Bridge Farmers and Flea Market - Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Spences Bridge Community Hall on Hwy #8, May to October.

MERRITT DANCE SOCIETY Ongoing pre-registration. For more information contact Selena at 250-3787266

MERRITT MINOR HOCKEY Register for the 2014/15 season at merrittminorhockey.com. Call 250-378-6827 for more information

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The 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 ever y Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have past experience or are interested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us. Ellen 250-280-6944, Debra 250-280-4086 or email at nlccventure@gmail.com

p.m. and 8 p.m. Ever yone welcome to stop in and see their work.

- shut-in lucheon) Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m. All seniors welcome.

MARVELLOUS MUTTS

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

Mar vellous Mutts & Rehoming Merritt Branch, are always looking for foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, until they find a furever home, please contact Margie at newbark_rescue@ hotmail.com.

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KNITWITS Love to knit or crochet? Or are you a novice interested in learning more about knitting or crocheting in a friendly and welcoming setting? Come on down to Brambles Baker y Thursday evenings. Bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.

COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY The Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will be holding a weekly creative art session, in the artists room at the Art Galler y, ever y Thursday between 4

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 250378-9706

SENIOR-IN-TRAINING

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 250378-4371.

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

Positions now available for Senior-In-Training . Applicants must be 40 years or older. Qualifications include a willingness to have fun and enjoy the company of others. Contact Seniors Association at 250-3783763 for more information.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Tuesday - Darts: 7:00 p.m. Friday - Frosty Friday 5:00 p.m. Saturdays - Meat draw: 2:30 p.m.

N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 NVCAC Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery. 250-378-6515 www.nvartscouncil.com N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m. 2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday 7 p.m. 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday 7 p.m. at the airport 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift Store First Tuesday NVGH basement 250-378-9100 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536 Pathfinders Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadets Tuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250572-3775

Royal Canadian Legion #96 Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m. - Regular Mtg. Fourth Thursday 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631 Royal Purple First & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers Guild Tamarack Gardens every other Thursday at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787. Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-6779 Soup Bowl Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410 Teen Centre / Fireside Thursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m. 250-378-5660 Valley Scrapbooking 250-936-8298 Valley Visual Artists General club information Fran McMurchy 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall Al 378-7402 Jack 378-2662 Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195

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ture among the plants. Ever y Thursday 5:15-5:45 PM. A new instructor ever y week! The gardens are located behind the hospital.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 378-3513 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 2050 Merritt Ave. 250-378-2095 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca T: #merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday 7 p.m. Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca N.V. 4-H Club Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028 Nicola Valley Better Breathers Third Wednesdays 1 p.m. Trinity United - 250-378-6266

Check out the Community Garden and experience a relaxing outdoor yoga adven-

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church

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Archery Practice Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Gun Range Contact BJ Moore for more info 250-280-0304 Brownies Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410 CMHA - Merritt Clubhouse Fireside Center - 2026 Granite Ave. Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pm Shirley 250-378-5660 Central School Pac First Tuesday 7 p.m. Lunchroom - 250-378-4892 Community Choir Mondays 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Crossroads Youth Min. Tuesdays 7 - 9 p.m. Crossroads Community Church 250-378-2911 Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-3786212. Girl Guides Wednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays 6 & 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Living With Loss Support Group No meeting in June, July, & August. Support still available. Call Marilyn at 250-

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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!

Phase 2 has started. Goal to reach $144,000 for design & architect fees

For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794

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

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ELYSE NORGAARD & TIMOTHY KITURI

to Dr. McLeod, Dr. Edmonds, Dr. Ross and their staff, the staff of NVGH, Home support nurses, care aides and all those who have supported our family through this journey. Your attendance at the celebration of Claude’s life, cards, Æowers, prayers and many tokens of kindness and support are so appreciated. Our fellowship teams at Crossroads Community Church and our beloved Pastors Jim and Kris Potter are amazing. We are blessed! Claude Boone’s Family.

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A.K.A.: Grenville Lewis (LOU) Budd Born n and raised in real, Quebec Dec Montreal, 926. 11th 1926. Looking to put a smile on someone’s face “Lou” was always willing to hand you a candy and would make sure he had several varieties just so that you would get just the right kind you liked. If that wasn’t enough, you just needed to look up to his bright blue eyes and see that contagious smile. That’s the part we his loving family: his wife (Lynn) for 64 years, their sons and their wife’s and grandchildren and great grandchildren will miss the most! That permanent contagious smile and good humor that really deÀned who LOU was. On Aug 12th 2014 the Lord smiled back at Lou for all the volunteering he did and the smiles he shared and brought him home. We would like to say a special thank you to: Dr Bester, the staff at the Florentine and Gillis house for the loving care given Lou. So in lieu of Áowers, hand out a candy to a stranger/friend and share a warm smile in memory of Lou.

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James Punch June 9, 1923 – August 12, 2014

JJames ames Punch Pu passed away peacefully at Gillis peace House in Merritt, BC on Me Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 Tuesday Augu at the age of 91 years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Eileen; his children Kenneth Punch (Cynde), Joan Skuggedal (Glenn), Susan Peachey, David Punch, Marian Punch (Joshua); his grandchildren James (CoriLynn), Jeffrey, and Aaron Skuggedal, Samantha and Connor Punch, Kayla and Jodie Peachey; his greatgranddaughter, Anna; and his older brother, Mike Punch in Barry, Ontario. James is predeceased by his parents, Alex and Mary, and his brothers, John and Dan. He was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and many friends from Nova Scotia to BC. James grew up in Antigonish, NS. He joined the army in 1942 and fought in Italy and Holland during WWII. After the war he eventually settled in Kitimat, BC where he worked at Alcan and met his wife, Eileen. In 1970 they moved to Prince George and James worked as a millwright at the Canfor Pulpmill until 1988. James, or “Sweet Jimmy” to many who knew him, was a hardworking man, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, a helpful neighbour, and a generous soul to many different organizations. He was an active member of the Legion and volunteered every year during the poppy campaign. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Parish and volunteered many hours at the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Prince George. An avid sports fan and outdoors-man, James was a goal judge for the local hockey teams and spent many summers Àshing at his favourite spot at Nulki Lake. The last six years were challenging for Jim after he broke his hip. He moved to Merritt to be closer to family and spent the last 18 months of his life at the Gillis House Care Home. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff who cared for him. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the Merritt Lawn Bowling Club at 2050 Merritt Avenue. In lieu of Áowers, donations can be made to your local St Vincent de Paul Society or Salvation Army.

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JOB POSTING Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society Part-time Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician One Year Term Position Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as an Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health (ACYMH) Clinician. As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Clinician will provide culturally appropriate services and information which enhance the relationships and wellness of children and families who are experiencing significant challenges, in the Merritt area. The position is under the direct supervision of the Executive Director. Evening and weekend work as required. RESPONSIBILITIES: r Connects and collaborates with appropriate referral sources r Conduct intakes r Conduct mental health assessments and develop assessment reports r Conduct provisional DSM diagnosis r Develop and execute treatment plans r Maintain appropriate Clinical and administrative records KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: r Awareness of First Nations culture and issues affecting First Nations families and communities r Develop and maintain working knowledge and relationships with natural partners and supports in the communities r Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in Clinical Mental Health assessment, diagnosis and treatment r Ability to conduct suicide assessments and assist with crisis interventions r Comfortable with conducting both Psycho-educational and treatment focused group sessions to various ages r Excellent interpersonal and communication skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: r Awareness of First Nations culture and issues affecting First Nations families and communities r Develop and maintain working knowledge and relationships with natural partners and supports in the communities r Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in Clinical Mental Health assessment, diagnosis and treatment r Ability to conduct suicide assessments and assist with crisis interventions r Comfortable with conducting both Psycho-educational and treatment focused group sessions to various ages r Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Start Date: ASAP As Needed Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience Deadline for submitting applications: August 29, 2014 @ 12:00 pm For Full job description contact SCFSS Apply by submitting your cover letter and resumein a sealed envelope Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society 85 Highway 8, Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 Tel: (250)378-2771 Fax: (250)378-2799 Email:executivedirector@scwexmx.com Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Upper Nicola Band Head Start program is looking for a positive, motivated and enthusiastic individual to be a part of the Head Start team at Douglas Lake. The successful applicant will possess a current Early Childhood Educator certificate with infant/ toddlers and special needs certification. r A drivers license is required r A criminal record check is mandatory r References are required Please forward you resume to the: Upper Nicola Head Start Program Box 3700 Merritt BC, V1K 1B8 or email it to: headstart@uppernicola.com Attention: Lynne Bomford Closing Date: August 22, 2014

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for the following relief positions. Applications will be kept on file for 6-months and will be reviewed should a relief position become available: Relief Custodian: Applicants are required to have a minimum Grade 10 education and a valid BC Driver’s License. (Job Code #122391) Relief Bus Driver: Successful applicants will be required to have a Class 2 or higher license with air, a minimum Grade 10 education and six months to one year commercial driving experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference will be given to those with bus driving experience. Drivers will also be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract. (Job Code #122390) Relief EA: Applicants for relief Education Assistants will work with special needs student(s) in various schools in the District. Qualification requirements will vary subject to the needs of the student(s). (Job Code #514834) Relief Secretary: A minimum typing speed of 55 w.p.m. is required. (Job Code #133681) Relief Noon Hour Supervisors: 1 hour per school day. Previous experience dealing with students would be an asset. (Job Code #133684) All positions are on-call positions. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. Application forms are available at the School Board Office, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, BC, Princeton Secondary School, 201 Old Merritt Road, Princeton, BC, or on-line at www.sd58. bc.ca click on Jobs/Support Positions-Job Postings/Support Staff. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until September 5, 2014. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary 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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JOB POSTING FOR FINANCE COORDINATOR Please mail, fax or email your resume with references and cover letter that outlines why you are interested in this position and state your salary expectations: c/o COLDWATER INDIAN BAND – H.R. COMMITTEE BOX 4600 MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: 250-378-5351 Email: chery@coldwaterband.org Deadline for cover letters and resume’s: August 22, 2014 4:00 pm Only qualiÀed individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please. The Coldwater Indian Band has an up and coming exciting and challenging opportunity for a full time Finance Coordinator position. This individual reports to the Coldwater Indian Band Administrator. The Finance Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the overall management and reporting of the Ànancial affairs of the Coldwater Indian Band, managing the day-to-day accounting affairs, and assisting in the development and administration of accounting policies and procedures. SpeciÀc Duties and Responsibilities • Follows Band Policies, standards and procedures and as directed by Band Administrator • Maintains ConÀdentiality on all matters to the affairs of the Coldwater Indian Band • Human Resource Management • Financial Management • Financial Accounting System • Audit • Reporting • General Administration Education/QualiÀcations • Prefer Post Secondary Degree in relevant Àeld such as Business Administration, Financial Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience working for a First Nations organization or working towards an accounting designation • Or six to eight (6-8)years related experience with two (2) years at a management or supervisory level • Experience in all related areas of Accounting (A/P, A/R, payroll, Ànancial management, budgeting, Ànancial reporting) • Prefer experience with First Nations Organizations • Extensive working knowledge of fund accounting • Drivers License and own transportation • Bondable

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JOB POSTING LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND DEPARTMENT: CAPITAL & PUBLIC WORKS POSITION: CUSTODIAN/ JANITOR Job Summary: The Custodian/Janitor position will clean and disinfect assigned areas in accordance with safe working practices, protocols and procedures to ensure the environment is clean and safe. Required Qualifications: r Must have the ability to express and comprehend oral and written English. r Knowledge of general working safety procedures. r Ability to work as a team member and be able to multi task. r Completed WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Certification. r Physically able to meet the demands of bending, lifting and twisting positions. r Willing to learn and take necessary training. r Must be self motivated and reliable. r Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. r Preferably previous custodial/janitorial experience. r Preferably grade 12 Graduation. r Preferably Certified in Transportation of Dangerous Goods or willingness to become Certified in first 3 months. r Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux Language.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Owners of Strata KAS2247 from Vancouver BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson Okanagan, for a licence of occupation for Roadway purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located over portion of District Lot 708 and unsurveyed Crown land, Kamloops Division Yale District (KDYD).

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• Kitchen/Bathroom • Tiling • Window/Siding Installation

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• Patio/Deck • Moving Local & Long Distance

STORAGE

SELF STORAGE UNITS

Safe, Secure, Easy Access, 8’ to 40’ Shipping Containers SUITABLE FOR: • Cars • Boats • ATV’s • Snowmobiles, • Household Goods • Monthly & Yearly Rates • Business or personal ďŹ les & More.....

Starting @ $45./month with HST

at HACK Electric 378- 5580 2865C Pooley Ave., Merritt , B.C. Full-time Watchman on site

WINE MAKING FFOR THE ULTIMATE WINE EXPERIENCE, VISIT THE WINE PRESS Quality products, friendly service! Member of the RJS Craft Wine Making Academy

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Location: 2865C Pooley Ave (Hack Electric)

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CLEANING SERVICES 250-378-9410

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MAIN LOCATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE 2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt

Hours:

Monday to Friday 9 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Closed Sundays & Holidays 123 456 789

Phone: 250-378-2332

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