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FEELING AMUSED These girls had a laugh riding on the Charlie Chopper ride at the West Coast Amusements travelling carnival, which stopped in Merritt on April 15. The carnival overtook Central Park for the late afternoon and evening, then packed up and headed to Kamloops where it will stay set up until Monday at Aberdeen Mall. Emily Wessel/Herald

Doctor to do two-month trial in Merritt By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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The Interior Health Authority (IHA) is close to acquiring one of the three doctors it’s hoping to place in Merritt. Beginning in mid-July, a new general practitioner will work a two-month trial period at the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre and at doctors’ clinics in town, IHA’s Dr. Jon Slater told the

Herald. “Two months is a pretty good commitment. I think if this individual is, at the end of two months, still there and still interested, I think we’ve got ourselves a doctor,” Slater said. Slater said the doctor is an experienced family physician currently in Saskatchewan. Slater is the executive medical director for acute services (west) with the IHA, and said more doc-

tors are planning to begin working in Merritt parttime, but details on when they will start are to be determined. In general, two doctors from Kelowna will work at the hospital and potentially in Merritt doctors’ offices, alternating a week at a time between them, and two more will work shifts in the hospital’s emergency room on weekends. Slater said ideally, the IHA would like to have

more doctors in Merritt with their own practices, but the process takes time. “Whereas the doctors in Merritt could go to Vancouver and take over any existing family practice, it doesn’t work the same in reverse. We’re looking for people with an expanded skill set,” Slater said. He said a new, two-year family practice residency program will be starting in June in Kamloops. A large component of

the program will deal with rural communities, he said. “We’ll have opportunities to attract people straight out of training because we’ll be training them for this type of community, but all this takes time,” Slater said. Slater said the goal is still to add three new doctors in Merritt. “Merritt’s got an awful lot of attractions as a community. It’s relatively close to both Kelowna and

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Back-to-back grassfires burnt up about six hectares of land on Monday. (Above) A fire in Lower Nicola slows traffic. (Below) Firefighters douse the flames from a fire on the Joeyaska reserve. Michael Potestio/Herald

told the Herald. “We just assisted Lower Nicola with containing the fire and preventing it from spreading into the houses,� Tomkinson said. Two outbuildings were destroyed by the flames, but no one was hurt. MFRD also extinguished a small grassfire at the intersection of Fox Farm Road and Panorama Drive on Tuesday morning. “It was probably about 20 feet wide by 50 feet long,� Tomkinson said. As of April 15, MFRD has received 23 more calls for service than they did at this time last year, with 103 calls compared to 80 from April 15, 2013.

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Kamloops Fire Centre urges people to burn with caution During the first two weeks of this month, the Kamloops Fire Centre received reports of 34 wildfires. That’s more than double the number of wildfires the Kamloops Fire Centre usually sees at this time of year, which is about 16, fire information officer Kayla Pepper said. All 34 were humancaused and the majority were the result of poorly planned open burning, she said. Seven of those wildfires occurred in the Merritt Fire Zone. The two largest wild-

fires in the Southern Interior are located in Penticton Fire Zone: an 84-hectare wildfire at the junction of Barcelo Road and Highway 3 located southeast of Keremeos and Cawston, and the 80-hectare Inkaneep wildfire located northeast of Osoyoos. More than half of the wildfires in B.C. this season have been located in the Kamloops Fire Centre. The high number of fires has prompted the Wildfire Management Branch to warn people not to conduct open burns in windy conditions. A fireguard of at least one metre around the fire site should be cleared of combustible

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The Merritt Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) was kept busy earlier this week attending four wildfires in 24 hours. On Monday, a grassfire on the Joeyaska reserve near Merritt burnt up two hectares of land after strong winds turned a controlled burn into an out-of-control blaze. Traffic at the east end of Nicola Avenue was stopped in both directions because of low visibility from smoke as well as flames impinging the road, fire prevention officer Sky McKeown told the Herald. “The wind fuelled her up — pretty gusty out there these days,� McKeown said. The bottom of a few power lines and several fence posts were scorched, but no one was hurt and no structures were threatened, McKeown said. MFRD had one command vehicle and two fire engines with six firefighters on scene, he said. After about two hours on the scene, firefighters left but had to return almost immediately for another fire that was burning a fence. At about the same time, a four-hectare grassfire on the Shulus reserve just off of Highway 8 broke out. The blaze was reported at about 3:30 p.m. and was extinguished by 6:30 p.m. Again, windy conditions turned an open burn into a grassfire. The Lower Nicola Fire Department, MFRD and the province’s Wildfire Management Branch attended that fire, Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson

material. The province also urges people conducting open burns to ensure there are enough people, water and tools readily available to control the fire. Open burns should never be left unattended and those conducting them should ensure fires are completely extinguished before leaving. In the event an open burn escapes and causes a wildfire, the person responsible for the fire can be held accountable for damages and the costs of fire suppression. Those found to have contravened an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted, fined $100,000 and sentenced up to a year in jail. If said contravention leads to a wildfire, the person may be subject to a $10,000 fine and ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. Prior to conducting a burn, check with your local fire department, municipality and regional district if there are any open burning restrictions or bylaws in effect. If conducting largescale industrial burn or grass burn which is more than 0.2 hectares, obtain a burn registration number ahead of time by calling 1-888-797-1717. To report flames or smoke, call 1-800-6635555 or dial *5555 on your cellphone. Check venting conditions before conducting an open burn at bcairquality.ca/readings/ventilation-index. html. McKeown said anytime there are high winds, people should refrain from open burning.

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• CPO looks at Spirit Square changes The City of Merritt’s leisure services department, public works department and community policing office are looking to make some changes to Spirit Square.

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City manager to start April 28 Mayor and council are pleased to announce the selection of a new chief administrative officer/corporate services clerk for the City of Merritt. Mr. Allan Chabot was chosen from several candidates for his many years of experience in local government and his in-depth understanding of communities with attributes similar to Merritt.

‘Allan was a member of the original panel that worked on implementation of the province’s Community Charter, and has an above average understanding of its contents and why it exists. In his many years of senior management, Allan has faced the challenges of serving over 70,000 residents all the way down to 2,500 residents. He

understands the complexities of managing a growing city and how to provide the services and amenities expected by the residents. Allan Chabot will begin in his position with the city on April 28, 2014. We wish Mr. Chabot much success in his new position and encourage residents to come in and meet Allan at city hall.

Mayor and council would also like to take this opportunity to thank our acting chief administrative officer, Larry Plotnikoff, for his exemplary service through the past eight months. Larry took on the duties of the CAO position, as well as overseeing his own very busy position of leisure services manager.

Community Policing Office Feb. report The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regular council meeting agenda from March 25. Literacy Merritt and Nicola Valley Society The Bright Red Bookshelf continues to be a huge success. The CPO has hundreds of books that get cleaned and labelled and are then sent out to one of the 26 bookshelves in the community. Currently, the society is offering free computer, math and English classes in partnership with NVIT. The society recently purchased iPads and Kobo e-readers that are available to borrow from the library.

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Crime Stoppers Merritt and Nicola Valley Crime Stoppers continues to receive tips and some have resulted in payouts. The focus of the board is fundraising and raising the profile of the program in the Nicola Valley. Asset Development Committee The asset development committee continues to meet monthly at MSS so that youth can actively participate and have a voice. The committee is looking forward to planning the Youth Celebration Night in April to celebrate youth who are making positive contributions to the community. As part of Bell Canada’s “Let’s

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Talk” campaign, the committee is looking forward to a visit from dual Olympian Clara Hughes in May. Youth who sit on the committee will be instrumental in promoting her visit to MSS and welcoming her to the school. Foot patrol Volunteer foot patrols are ongoing at the CPO. Volunteers are consistently walking the downtown core and visiting the places the CPO has identified as “hot spots” on Mondays and Wednesday afternoons.

Upcoming events • Crime Stoppers BC training conference: May 1 to 3 in Kamloops • Youth Celebration Night: April 24 • Youth mountain bike event: May 2014 • Bell “Let’s Talk” campaign featuring dual Olympian Clara Hughes: May 20 • Kidz Tri It Triathlon: June 1 CPO occurrences for February • Assistance to general public: 32

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• Community initiatives: 51 • Referrals to other agencies: 11 • Volunteer inquiries: 1 • Lost and found: 2 • Total: 97 Volunteer hours • Office: 56 • Foot patrols: 22 • Crime Stoppers: 4

The City is looking for interested persons to sit on its advisory Directional Signage Committee. The purpose of the committee is to review and recommend to Council progressive steps for initiating consistent directional signage guidelines; review and recommend to Council budget and strategic plan measures to deliver said guidelines; interact with City of Merritt Technical Planning Committee; Review and recommend to Council ways in which directional signage can be used to promote Merritt as a destination for tourists and investors. Committee meetings are generally once a month, in the late afternoon or evening. Interested applicants should fill in a Committee Volunteer application form (available on the City’s website or at City Hall), or send a letter indicating their name, address, telephone and email contacts, and the reason they would like serve on this committee. Carole Fraser Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager

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Part-Time Bylaw Enforcement Officer The City of Merritt is seeking an individual to serve as Bylaw Enforcement Officer on a part time basis. The position is for a twenty (20) hour work week including shifts on weekends from May 1st to September 30th. For complete details, visit the City website at www. merritt.ca Applications will be received by the undersigned until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2014 Carole Fraser Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street, Box 189 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 cfraser@merritt.ca As only those candidates short-listed will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest in this position.

SANITARY SEWER FLUSHING The City of Merritt Public Works Department would like to remind residents that it is that time of year again for our annual maintenance program for sewer flushing and camera work. We apologize for any inconvenience and your patience is greatly appreciated. If you have had any problems with your toilet bubbling up in the past it is recommended that you place a towel or saran wrap over your bowl and put the lid down. Also, if you experience any foul smelling odour it is advised to run a little water through the household’s sinks and bathtubs. This is scheduled to begin on April 14 and run until about May 30th approximately.

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Two out of three bylaws to split up city utility bills were passed at the regular council meeting on April 8. Council unanimously approved the bylaws that will see residents billed for two equal payments in October and April for city waste collection services and sewer services. The third bylaw, which would split up waterworks payments, was rescinded and amended as the amount quoted in the original was incorrect. The waterworks payment amount was amended to $316.27 per year instead of the previously incorrect $247.78, which is the garbage collection rate. Council passed the amendment and reread the bylaw three times. It will come back to council for adoption at a future meeting.

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Farmland fight sheds little light By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – Detailed debate on changes to the Agricultural Land Commission got underway in the legislature last week, while protesters played to urban voters outside. A couple of West Kootenay NDP supporters brought a basket of homegrown veggies down to help East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett get through the winter on a 100mile diet. A group of mostly UBC scientists wrote to Premier Christy Clark, embracing the popular assumption that the changes will automatically mean more exclusions of agricultural land, as well as expanded secondary uses in the Cariboo, Kootenay and North zones. This “jeopardizes species at risk, threatens many common species, and will impact many species prized for hunting,” they wrote. It makes me wonder if these university botanists and bird experts actually understand what farming is. You know, clear-cutting a forest and planting largely monoculture crops? Using big machinery, creating drainage, applying fertilizers, controlling diseases, pests and wild animals? Not backyard gardening, real farming of the sort that has fed more people than in all of human history? Have they heard that the largest cause of deforestation in North America is farming? Do they imagine habitat loss from subdivisions sprawling across the Cariboo? Forests Minister Steve Thomson has been pinch-hitting for Fort St. John MLA Pat Pimm on the agriculture file as Pimm undergoes cancer treatment.

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Nicola Lake drownings’ legacy of support

Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS Imagine going 29 years without knowing for sure what happened to your husband and the father of your children after he failed to return home from fishing on a B.C. lake one summer day. His boat washed up on the shore at Francois Lake, near Burns Lake, in an odd place, and he’s presumed drowned. But without the body, there’s no closure — that 100 per cent assurance that he didn’t step on shore

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and somehow make his way to Mexico, no matter how remote that chance is. Then, one day, you receive an out-of-the-blue phone call from some people from a non-profit organization that recovers drowning victims. They’ve found him. This is a real story from the Legacy Water Search and Recovery Society, which presented in Merritt on April 13. The legacy is that of Brendan Wilson and Austin Kingsborough, two Langley boys who drowned in Nicola Lake in April of last year. After an unsuccessful RCMP search, the families of Austin and Brendan were left without closure until they could find someone who could recover the bodies. Realizing that gap in emergency services and

how important recovery is to the grieving process, family members and their supporters took the next year to establish a society that will fill that gap. It’s been a lot of work and a lot of money, and there’s still a long way to go, the society’s president told the people who attended the Merritt presentation. They still need a purpose-built boat and a sidescan sonar, but they are the proud new owners of a remove operating vehicle, a small submersible with a camera and recovery equipment on it. And the recovery work they’ll do is not only vital to the emotional well-being of families. Consider this: it can take up to seven years to sort out insurance and legal things after a drowning, they said. Barry Wilson, the society’s treasurer and

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Brendan’s father, pointed out that when mortgage payments keep coming out and life insurance doesn’t necessarily come in, all that time can ruin a family financially — as if they haven’t lost enough. Society members came on the invite of the local search and rescue team and delivered their good news to a small group of attendees, but had a formidable opponent for people’s time in the form of Sunday’s gorgeous weather. Still, it’s inspiring to see how far the group has come since the tragedy last year, and that the legacy will now help other families in their darkest hours. Shana showings a success There is something awesome about seeing a

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place you feel connected with on the big screen. In the locally-shot film Shana: The Wolf ’s Music, nearly every scene of beautiful Nicola Valley vistas and the familiar faces in them made me appreciate the beauty of this area from the perspective of someone seeing it who’s not familiar with it. Local sights-turnedmovie-sets included Johnny’s on the Rez, where Shana gets her pizza fix, and the Lower Nicola powwow arbor, where Shana has some fond memories. Through the lens of the artful shots, I saw the scenes how other people may see them for the first time. Not only was the film beautifully shot, it was a touching story brought to life by “real actors.”

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ALC chair discretionary decisions to disappear From Page 6 Thomson took exception when NDP agriculture critic Nicolas Simons asked if he is aware people think the changes are to “neuter the chair of the Agricultural Land Commission.” Thomson, a former executive director of the Kelowna-based B.C. Agriculture Association, replied that the changes do not reduce the independence of the chair. Under further questioning from Simons, Thomson allowed that the current ALC chair, Richard Bullock, has provided no response to the government on the proposals. Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick was appointed Friday to replace Pimm as agriculture minister. But this ALC project is Bennett’s initiative, so I asked him about his changes to the appointment process. Bennett said the six regional panels, up to three people each, were set up by thenminister Stan Hagen in 2003 to provide local input. That worked well, he said, until Bullock came on the scene and began exercising his discretion not to appoint people recommended by cabinet. “The chair doesn’t like the regional panels,” Bennett told me. “It’s a pain in the ass for the chair to have to deal with 18 farmers from all over the province in making decisions. It would be six

farmers, because only one person from the regional panel actually sits on the provincial commission. “He thinks that it’s unwieldy, and he’d rather have the decision-making centralized in Burnaby. But we changed that. We decided as a duly elected government in 2003 that we wanted the regions to have a say on this stuff, so the intention of the legislation, we felt, was actually being defeated, because we hadn’t made it mandatory.” It will be mandatory soon, and Bullock’s days as commission chair appear to be numbered. “There’s no more discretion for any future chair to monkey with it,” Bennett added. One of Bennett’s key issues is denial of secondary residence construction to keep families on the land in the Interior. The legislation also introduces social and economic factors in weighing decisions in the North, Cariboo and Kootenay regions, where in most cases development pressure is an urban myth. The main ALC board will still have authority to revisit a local panel decision if the chair deems it inconsistent with the mandate to protect farmland. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc

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Kudos to council for scrapping tagline Dear Editor, Kudos to Coun. Kurt Christopherson for altering his motion at the March 25 council meeting so that the offensive tagline “Country with attitude” was taken out of the running once and for all. Thank you to the city council for approving it unanimously. A huge thank you to Coun. Christopherson for listening to the people you represent. Also to be commended is Dawn Chypyha, who circulated a petition against the tagline throughout Merritt and gathered over 1,000 signatures. Rachelle Vogt Merritt

“Real actors” hold their own From Page 6 This concept was totally foreign to me before this film, and judging by the audience applause after Monday’s showing, I think I am in good company when I say it proved to be an impressive technique. It is bold for a filmmaker to cast “real” people, many without acting experience at all, and trust them to carry the storyline. The story is that of Shana, a Lower Nicola teenager whose

only comfort after the death of her mother is music. But as the “non-actors” explained in the Q and A after the film, the characters aren’t just tools for the storyline; they helped shape it. Director Nino Jacusso encouraged the actors to let themselves into the characters, giving them an authenticity and an ease of believability. The showings of the film were obviously a huge success, with four extra viewings added

to the original three, which had sold out. Even Sunday’s last-minute show was well-attended despite only being publicized by word of mouth, and Monday’s was close to another full house. The curtain has closed on this production and its screenings in Merritt for now, but everyone who had a part in the making of this film, whether behind the scenes or in front of the lens, should be proud of the end result.

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Friends & Neighbours Merritt teens rank high at shooting sports Dunsmore recognized with community policing award OTHMAR VOHRINGER The OUTDOORSMAN With all the news in the media about youth drug addiction and crime, it is refreshing to see that there are still young people working hard to achieve success in life. I met Sunshine and Dakota O’Donovan for the first time five years ago when they took part in the youth archery program that the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club organized. The siblings enjoyed the bow shooting lessons and eagerly absorbed the knowledge provided. Outside of the program, they practised often and soon became proficient at shooting bows accurately. Two years later, they enrolled in the club’s small-calibre rifle shooting program under the knowledgeable tutelage of Bruce Merkely, and this has led Dakota and Sunshine to the point in the shooting sport they are now. With dedication, endurance and many hours of practice at the shooting range, Dakota just recently scored another gold medal for his air pistol shooting and is hopeful he’ll reach the necessary points to join the B.C. shooting sports team that will represent our province in the Canadian Winter Games in February of 2015. Dakota is training every week: three times in Kamloops plus physical conditioning here in Merritt. Sunshine, Dakota’s sister, shows the same dedication with air rifle and is only a few points short of joining the air rifle team to represent British Columbia at

the North American Indigenous Games. She too trains hard — in spite of a hectic schedule promoting the film Shana: The Wolf ’s Music which was filmed last year here in the Nicola Valley and in which she played the lead. When I spoke to the two teenagers in preparation for this column, I could not help but to be amazed at the two. It is indeed rare to find young people in this age of entitlement who still believe in hard work and dedication to achieve their set goals. Throughout the conversation, it became apparent that they both enjoy what they are doing and are fully prepared to work for it. Dakota, for example, proudly explained that he delivered newspapers

their civic duty to give back to the community by getting involved through sports and charitable activities. During our conversation, there were a few times were I had to remind myself that these two are still teenagers at 13 and 17 years of age and not adults, such was the wisdom and common sense approach to life the two exuded. As I said, in a time when most teenagers sit around and wait for others to give them things, it is refreshing to meet two young people of Dakota’s and Sunshine’s calibre. I wish them both the best of luck in the shooting sport and in life, whatever their achievements will be; they have worked hard for it and that counts for much in today’s world.

for eight years without missing a single day. The money he earned from that was spent on a compound bow and his biggest pride, his own truck. Sunshine, with all the fame she garnered with her role as Shana, is still the quiet, modest person that she always has been. With a movie role under her belt, she now concentrates on her other goals in life, such as joining the team for the North American Indigenous Games. With that kind of commitment, it is hard to believe that the two youngsters still find time to do other things, yet they do. Dakota is, among other things, an accomplished kayaker and a member of the Nicola Valley Search and Rescue team. Both believe that it is

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As the old adage goes, crime doesn’t pay — but stopping it sure does. She’s been keeping the streets of Merritt safe for years and RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore has recently been recognized for her exemplary service in community policing. Dunsmore won the 2014 Imperial Order of Daughters of the Empire (IODE) Community Service Award for B.C. The IODE is a national women’s charitable organization with chapters across Canada. IODE B.C. gives this award to recognize outstanding voluntary community service given by a member, unit or detachment of the RCMP. Framed certificates, one for the recipient and the other for the detachment office, accom-

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pany a monetary award of $500 to further the recipient’s community service. The recipient each year is chosen by the RCMP, honorary vice-president and secretary for IODE Canada Chris Bateman told the Herald via email. Outside of being an RCMP constable, Dunsmore also plays an active role with many organizations, including Nicola Valley Search and Rescue. She volunteers to teach the law enforcement prepatory program at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, and is a board member with organizations such as Smart Step, the Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society, Crime Stoppers and the Social Planning Council. She was nominated by the Merritt RCMP detachment and Community Policing Office and received the award on April 12 in Victoria.

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Local constable nominated by co-workers From Page 8 Merritt RCMP staff Sgt. Sheila White told the Herald she wasn’t surprised that Dunsmore won the award, but was pleasantly surprised to see that Dunsmore was chosen out of all the nominees from around the province. “Not surprised that she won it because of her good work, but out of all of B.C. — that’s quite impressive,� White said. “It’s an honour,� Dunsmore said of winning the award. Community policing co-ordinator Kelly Donaldson said Dunsmore’s community service in Merritt is exemplary. “She continues to go above and beyond every day. Every day, day in, day out. She wears a lot of hats,� Donaldson said. She also said she is proud to see Dunsmore receive this award. “I’m so proud that she won because she’s so humble,� Donaldson said. In her humble fashion, Dunsmore downplayed the amount of work she puts in to serving the community. “I see lots of other

people out there doing similar things,� she said. Dunsmore credits her husband for the amount of parenting work he does when she’s not available. “He’s the one that’s at home, cooking supper, getting the kids to bed,� Dunsmore said with a laugh. “We still spend a lot

of time with the kids, but he picks up a lot of the slack at home when I’m off doing my meetings,� she said. Dunsmore has been an officer for 23 years and has worked in Merritt since July 1, 2001. She became the community policing officer in 2009. “She’s been here

for 13 years, and she gets closer and closer to retirement every day, so we need to celebrate her as much as we can while we still have her active in the community and willing to take on so many different responsibilities,� Donaldson said. This is the second time Dunsmore’s won the award.

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Jesus slowly made His way back. When the sisters saw Him, they said, “If you had been here then our brother would not have died.� Jesus told them, “Lazarus will rise again.� The sisters did not argue this, “Yes. At the last day.� They were thinking of the end, for Jesus’ second coming and the resurrection. Jesus asked the sisters, “Where have you laid him?� They led Jesus to the When Jesus died, He rose on the third tomb. Jesus instructed that the stone be day. When Mary, who had come to rolled away.The sisters explained to Jesus anoint His body, Jesus said to her, “Do not that Lazarus has been dead for four days cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended and he stinks (he was rotting.) to My Father;� He too had been asleep in When they rolled the stone away, the tomb and gone nowhere. Jesus is the Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank example to all: sleep, rest, resurrection.

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positive associations; mom and dad were there and the time may have included humour and affection. These are not, however, the main things that cause emotional eating to persist. The real culprit is food that was used to comfort an upset child. If you hurt yourself, you got a treat. If someone was mean to you and you were upset, it was into the kitchen for a treat.

Why does this result in adult emotional eating? It is because food was used to distract the child from the pain, and the pain itself was never dealt with. As a result, the child never learned how to think about or process painful events. Where parents took the time to really explore the child’s feelings about what happened, they could help the child reframe the

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first game of the year. We were physically pushed around, and spent most of the contest in our own end.” Madison Rauch had Merritt’s lone goal against the bigger, more-experienced Vikes. The score was a lot closer in the Panthers’ second outing, a 3-0 loss to the Westsyde Whundas on April 9. “This was a much better effort from our girls,” said Ollek. “We matched their physical play and were unlucky in failing to convert on a couple of great scoring chances. The girls were more organized and communicated better on the field.” Against the Whundas, Ollek was pleased with

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Despite just one win in its first five games, coach Mo Ollek still believes his Merritt Secondary girls soccer team is capable of turning things around. “Overall, we are improving with every game,” he said, “but we still need to play with more assertiveness, and not be intimidated by our opponents.” The Lady Panthers showed plenty of nervousness in their season opener on April 7, losing 6-1 to an experienced Valleyview side from Kamloops. “Our girls were very tentative,” said Ollek. “You could tell it was our

the strong play of goaltenders Takarah Kubo and Kerragan Selman, defenders Kaitlyn Suzuki and Skylar Willey and forwards Sabrina Samra and Brandi Boyko. Despite missing 10 players (because of a school field trip to Costa Rica), the MSS girls team picked up its first win of the season, defeating the Clearwater Raiders 1-0 on Saturday in Kamloops. Samra had the game’s only goal. “We picked up a couple of Grade 7 and 8 players,” said Ollek. “The wind made the playing conditions difficult, but the girls put in a strong effort.” Selman earned the shutout in net, while Kubo was solid on

defence. The forwards were led by Samra, Willey and Maddie Webber. Playing their second game of the day and down to one substitute, Merritt lost 4-0 to a good St. Ann’s squad on Saturday afternoon. “Again, we had some good scoring chances but were unable to convert,” said Ollek.” The coach had high praise for his patchwork backline of Kubo, Amrit Cheema and Grade 7s Logan Moorhead and Makyla Cooke. With a large number of regulars still away on the field trip, the Panthers were forced to forfeit this Monday’s scheduled league game against Sa-Hali. Nevertheless,

CAN CAN GIRLS Merritt’s Maddie Webber (middle) competes for a waist-high ball with a Valleyview opponent during girls’ high school soccer action on April 7. Ian Webster/Herald

Ollek remains optimistic about the long-term fortunes of his squad.

“Our goal is to peak as a team for the playoffs,” he said. “The key

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MSS rugby teams still looking for first win of the season By Ian Webster

75 per cent of the game which limited our offensive opportunities.” The Merritt girls’ rugby squad was slated to play Penticton Secondary Wednesday in their second game of the young season. The Pen High team is being coached by former Panthers standout Lindsay Reynoldson who is doing her spring teaching practicum at the Okanagan school. The result of Wednesday’s game was not available by press time. Merritt Secondary’s junior boys’ side suffered a similar fate in its season opener on April 8, getting hammered by South Kamloops Secondary 44-0. “I think that we’ll be able to beat them once we better understand the

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Merritt Secondary School’s three-pack of rugby teams saw action this past week. Unfortunately, all of them are still looking for their first win. The MSS girls’ squad hosted Valleyview on April 8 and fell to the older, more-experienced Vikes 40-0. “We weren’t outclassed by any stretch of the imagination, but our game sense wasn’t as good as theirs,” said Panthers head coach Molly Brigden. “[Valleyview] caught us with a lot of overlaps [in their passing] and covered the field very quickly on defence. They maintained possession of the ball for probably

game,” said MSS coach JP Lancaster. “Our boys’ tackling was fearless. The biggest surprise of the day was the play of our inside centre, John Noel. In his first rugby game ever, he was by far the hardest tackler on the field. Some of the hits he made were bonejarring.” Lancaster also noted the strong play of forwards Caleb Loewen and Dakota Grismer-Voght, as well as Marcelo Bose and Silas Potter at the scrum half and standoff positions respectively. Merritt rugby teams finally got on the scoreboard on Friday of last week, as the senior boys’ side lost a heartbreaker 17-15 to the Westsyde Whundas. The visiting Panthers had a victory within their

grasp when a late steal by the Whundas resulted in the game-winning try for Westsyde. “That was a tough loss to take,” said Lancaster immediately following the game in Kamloops. “I feel badly for the guys.” Playing with several juniors in the lineup

against Westsyde, the MSS senior boys’ team got tries from Michael Peterson and Bose. Paz Morrison-Rainville and Grismer-Voght were selected top back and top forward of the match respectively, while Anand Bains was chosen as the biggest hitter. In games played on

Tuesday of this week, the junior boys were edged 17-12 by NorKam, while the seniors fell to Clearwater 22-17. “With very few substitutes, our teams just ran out of gas,” said

TAKING THE BALL BY THE HANDS (Left) Merritt’s Selena Henry gets encouragement from teammate Kalea Palmer as she runs the rugby ball against Valleyview in a girls’ game on April 8. (Right) Jarod Murphy of the MSS senior boys team attempts to break through the arm tackle of a Westsyde opponent on April 11. Ian Webster/Herald

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Above-average temperatures, a hint of sunshine and not too much wind greeted the 400-plus youngsters who converged on Diamond Vale and Nicola Canford Schools this past weekend for the first Saturday of Merritt Youth Soccer Association action. The Grade 2 and 3 division quite literally got the ball rolling with some spirited games at the Diamond Vale playing fields starting at 8:30 a.m. “There were a few glitches to be worked

out at the beginning, but everything went smoothly after that,” said Grade 2 and 3 division director Molly Brigden. The K-1 and Timbits pre-schoolers took over the Diamond Vale fields shortly thereafter, while, starting at 10 a.m., the Nicola Canford (formerly CMS) venue hosted Grade 4-5, Grade 6-7 and finally Grade 8 and older divisions in succession. Action wrapped up by 2 p.m. Each week, the scores for the three oldest age divisions of the MYSA will be reported in the Thursday edition of the Merritt Herald.

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GAME ON! The Grade 2-3 age group kicked off the 2014 Merritt Youth Soccer Association season on Saturday with a pair of early morning games at Diamond Vale School. (Top left) The White Sharks’ Victoria King pursues ball carrier Chloe Hughes of the Gladiators. (Above) The Black Ninjas’ Nathan Willey has the ball stolen off his foot by outstanding Blue Diamonds’ goalie Myca Dick. (Left) Red Bulls coach Vida Ferris conducts a chalk talk with her young troops prior to taking to the field. Ian Webster/Herald

LACROSSE ROCKS THE BOX! Three out of the five Nicola Valley Thunder rep lacrosse teams took to the floor on the weekend to begin ThompsonOkanagan league play. At home, the Thunder peewees kept it close for the first 30 minutes before falling to the North Okanagan Legends 9-2. Nicola Valley scorers were Spencer Vaughan and Brayden McKinney. (Left) Peewee captain Bill Brewer brings the ball up against the Legends. Teammate Vaughan is in the background. On the road, the Nicola Valley Thunder midgets were victorious in Armstrong — defeating their North Okanagan opponents 7-4. Dakota Grismer-Voght led the way for the Thunder, scoring a hat trick. Other marksmen for the Nicola Valley squad were Marcelo Bose and Caleb Hartwig. First-time goalie Kyle Carruthers picked up the win in net. Nicola Valley’s young novice team was blanked 5-0 by the Shuswap Outlaws in a game played in Salmon Arm. This Saturday, the Thunder novices host Kamloops at 12 noon, while the midgets take on Kelowna at 3 p.m. Both games are at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Ian Webster/Herald

DRIBBLE-DRIVE! (Above) Diamond Vale Elementary’s Mesha Naiker, 12, takes the basketball to the hoop during exhibition play last Friday at Nicola Canford School. Checking her is Emily Whitecross from Bench Elementary. Basketball teams from all six district elementary schools, including Princeton’s Vermilion Forks, will converge on Nicola Canford and Central Schools April 17 for a half-day tournament. A second tournament will take place on April 24 in Princeton. Ian Webster/Herald

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY NICOLA NATURALIST SOCIETY “Fossils of the BC Interior� with Bruce Archibald. Dr. Archibald is a paleo-biologist who studies fossil species from BC and Washington. What type of insects and other animals lived here 50 million years ago, and how do they compare with those living here today? Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m. at N.V.I.T. theatre. All welcome.

METIS COMMUNITY POTLUCK Friday, April 25, 5 p.m. at the Cadet Hall, 1755 Coldwater Ave. door prizes, loonie auction, 50/50, face painting, games for the kids, jigging, bannock & music. Information session to follow for more info call Deedee 250-378-6461 or Barb 250378-6981

BOWHUNTING COURSE May 5 to 8, starting at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Civic Centre Merritt. The course will cover topics such as; Choosing the right equipment, bowhunting safety, scouting and hunting tactis, calls and scent lure usage plus much more. The course is designed for beginning to advanced bowhunters. For registration please contact the Civic Centre at 250315-1050 or the Aquatic Centre at 250-378-6662

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE There is still time to join and help us in the fight against cancer. Register for our May 31 event from noon to midnight at relayforlife.ca

NICOLA VALLEY FISH AND GAME CLUB C.O.R.E. Conser vation and Outdoor Recreation Education Programme which is required to obtain a hunting license is B.C. will be starting April 11. For more info contact Paul Komonoski at 250-378-4904 (leave a message)

NICOLA VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL Spring Clean and Shine Art Show. Courthouse Art Gallery April 3 to 26. Local artists are to submit original works that shine for sale. We will also be offering gently used art related items collected for sale by NVCAC and VVA members. Frames, easles, art books, original art, art supplies. For more info contact Meriel at 250-378-6515

MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA May 10 at the Baillie House. 2 seatings 11:30 and 1:30. Reservations required by May 8 at 6 p.m. Come and enjoy a high tea in a lovely Victorian setting. For more information / to reserve call 250-378-0349

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Family event day. Friday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Features free fun family entertainment. Easter eggs, Starbucks, games, face painting music and more! Sponsored by the City of Merritt, Interior Community Services and Success by 6.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE April 18 Good Friday Interchurch Service “Jesus Carried “OUR� Cross� service starts at 10:30 a.m. at Crossroads Community Church at 2990 Voght St., followed by refreshments. Organized in co-operation of Baptist, Crossroads, 7th Day Adventist and Somang Mission Presbyterian. All invited for a moving spiritual experience.

NICOLA VALLEY COMMUNITY GARDEN SOCIETY

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 every 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 250-2804086 or email at nlccventure@ gmail.com

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 Bakery Thursday evenings. Bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.

COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY

The spring meeting will be held Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Merritt Public Library.

THE VALLEY VISUAL ARTISTS VVA are pleased to invite everyone to their 20th Annual Show and sale May 2 to 31. Enjoy our reception May 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and open house May 3 and 4 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities include flowers for the first 20 moms, a tonney draw and painting demonstrations..

The Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will be holding a weekly creative art session, in the artists room at the Art Gallery, every Thursday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone welcome to stop in and see their work.

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

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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 1899 Quilchena Ave. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sundays for children ages 4 to 8 years. Children learn of God’s love through stories, music, crafts and fun. More information: Gail 250378-9706

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: Crib & Whist 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m. (third week - shut-in lucheon) Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m. All seniors welcome.

SENIOR-IN-TRAINING 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.

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Brownies Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 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 - 250-3789899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 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 250-3784917 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave. 250-280-4040 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 Lions Club First & Third Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509 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 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 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church 250-378-2911 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 250-572-3775

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. 250-378-5539 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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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 $155,000 for design & architect fees

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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APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

The family of the late Agnes Elizabeth Dunnigan wish to thank the community of Merritt for the outpouring of love, condolences, gifts and donations in memory of our mother, grandmother, mama and friend. A special thanks to the incredible team at Interior Health Palliative Home Care for the compassion, love and incredible support they provided during this time. Thank you to Dr Smit and the BC Cancer Agency for their care and understanding during such a difÀcult journey, Kurt and the staff at Blacks Pharmacy were amazing in their service going above and beyond for Agnes on any occasion making such a difÀcult time a little bit easier, and Derek Smoluk helped our family with last minute details. Agnes was surrounded by incredible friends who never left her side and the memories of these people and the comfort they brought her during this sad time will be cherished by our family. We will forever miss Agnes but know she is resting peacefully with Richard and lives forever in our hearts.

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Obituaries LECHNER, Edwin (Ed) Jan 21, 1943 - Feb 28, 2014 Died suddenly at home with his boots on. A popular horseman,mechanic, sportsman, and friend to everyone he met.Ed was predeceased by his father George, mother Susan, brother George, and his ex wife Carol. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Taylor, his daughters Cheri Cooper & Tracy Lechner as well as his 4 grandchildren Natasha Cooper, Chelsea Cooper, Chantelle Campbell, and Cole Campbell. The family invites friends to a celebration of his life to be held at the farm on April 27th from noon til 4:00PM.

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Hospice Society Are you grieving over a lost loved one? ‘Living with Loss’ Support Group is for you. This who are grieving.

c/o 3451 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C6 Contact: 250-280-4040

MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPEL Celebrating lives with dignity

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Coming Events Don’t miss the Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show April 26-27, 2014 9am-5pm daily NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Facility 4872 Dunn Lake Rd., Barriere Over 100 booths & displays to peruse. Music, concessions, giveaways. A full lineup of feature speakers. Free draws every hour. $5/adult, $3/stud. or senior, children 12 & under Free. Vendor and Expo info at: www.ruralexpobarriere.com 250-319-8023

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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Outside Advertising Sales Representative Prince George Free Press

Description We are seeking a team player with a professional attitude to work and learn in a fast paced, business environment. Quali¿cations The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and develop new customers. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Above average communication skills, valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are necessary. If a rewarding challenge resonates with you, contact us today. Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Ron Drillen, General Manager Prince George Free Press 1773 South Lyon Street Prince George, B.C., V2N 1T3, Canada Tel: (250) 564-0005 Ext.115 Fax: (250) 562-0025 Email: publisher@pgfreepress.com AberdeenPublishing.com 778-754-5722

Nooaitch Band requires an on call receptionist with responsibilities covering a wide variety of clerical ofÀce duties in support of company administration. Other responsibilities will include coordinating and communicating ofÀce activities, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, greeting and screening visitors, answering and referring inbound telephone calls, and scheduling appointments. The Receptionist will also be responsible for administrating company correspondence. Only those applicants who meet the qualiÀcations will be contacted. Deadline for applying is April 25 2014 @ 4:00 p.m. QualiÀed applicants should send resumes and a cover letter to: Attention: Arlene Johnston, CAFM, Administrator 2954 Shackelly Road, Merritt, BC V1K 1N9 Fax: 250-378-3699 Email: arlene@nooaitch.com

Unique Opportunity

Black Press has a very unique opportunity for the right person.

We currently have an opening for a sales person to help us with our paid distribution newspapers across B.C. This position means getting out in the community and talking to subscribers about our newspapers and working to build stronger relationships with existing readers of our newspapers. It also includes finding new subscribers for our newspapers and helping introduce them our award winning host of community newspapers. This is not a year-around position and will run from March to October each year. We offer a spectacular compensation package and bonus incentives. Your own vehicle is required, but we cover all travel expenses. This is really a great opportunity for the right person. It is a different type of job, but definitely has different types of rewards. If you feel this position would be the perfect fit for you, then we would love to hear from you. Please email all enquiries to Michelle Bedford at circulation@trailtimes.ca.

Help Wanted

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True Service

SALES & SERVICE Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. We offer a clean and safe work environment in a motivating and fun atmosphere with a competitive salary and benefits program. IF YOU POSSESS... • A desire to excel in customer service • The ability to successfully work in a physically demanding team atmosphere • Willingness to learn THEN KAL TIRE WANTS YOU TO BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Kal Tire, 2601 Nicola Avenue, Merritt, B.C.

Bookkeeper/Administrator N.M.V. Lumber Ltd. is looking for a mature, organized and proactive full-time bookkeeper/administrator. Duties include, but are not limited to: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, government remittances, payroll, providing administrative support to management, maintaining supplies inventory, reception and other general office duties. Qualifications for this role include: at least 3 years bookkeeping and office administration experience, strong proficiency with Simply Accounting and MS Office Suite, excellent math skills, excellent verbal and written skills, a pleasant telephone manner, ability to work independently and multi-task and a strong attention to detail. Fax your resume and cover letter to 250-378-5820 or via email in PDF format to office@nmvlumber.com by April 30, 2014. No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Social Development Assistant Job Posting POSITION: Temporary Part Time Social Development Assistant As per funding availability - (20 to 25 hours a week) LOCATION: 2099 Granite Avenue, Merritt, BC SUMMARY The Social Development Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the operations of the Social Assistance Program for the community including the accurate collection and submission of information, report compilation and program delivery and administration. This individual will work with the Social Development worker with the department operations in accordance with all regulatory bodies and is in compliance with established standards and guidelines. JOB DUTIES Assist as directed with; • The delivery of the Social Program, ensuring program is delivered in an effective, efÀcient and appropriate manner. • Compile all necessary reports and submit them to the appropriate parties as required. • Ensure services provided are adequate to address community need. • Ensure recipients receive their assistance regularly and in a timely manner. • Establish and maintain programs and materials to ensure the community is familiar with the Social Development Program and the criteria for support. • Act as a resource for information regarding income support criteria and guidelines. • Assist applicants in completing required documents as required. • Verify accuracy of all applicant information. • Ensure any necessary follow-up is conducted in a timely manner. • Research, analyze and report on community need. • Ensure services provided adhere to all established rules and regulations. REQUIREMENTS • Social Worker Program completion • 1 - 3 years of relevant experience in a government and/or social services environment. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work well as a team and independently with little supervision. • Professional and tact communication skills. • Demonstrated knowledge of the community and social programs. • Accounting and Ànancial management experience considered an asset. Please submit your resume to: PO Box 1360, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 or Fax 250-378-5219 or Email Heather.fader@shackan.ca Posting closes April 28, 2014

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Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks HANDYMAN special, Manufactured home set up on lot needs TLC. $8,900.

MERRITT

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1988 Quilchena Ave.

Mar. 27th, 2014 1 bdrm Apt. $575 plus hydro.

DRIVERS WANTED

2 bdrm Apt. $675 plus hydro.

Home and Land Packages Springbank Ave, Merritt

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent BeneďŹ ts Package

1 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro.

2bdrm Sandpiper Unit. $750 plus hydro.

Completely Serviced City Services Turn Key STARTING FROM

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

1 bdrm bsmt suite, new. $650 plus hydro.

$249,900.00

4 bdrm bsmt suite on Bench. $1000 including all utilities.

Call 250-573-2278

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1 bdrm townhouse. $600 plus hydro.

1 bdrm Suite in Heritage Home. $690 plus hydro. (X2) 2 bdrm Suite in Heritage Home. Newly Renovated. $690 plus hydro. 2 bdrm duplex. $700 plus utilities. $100 move in allowance

Toll Free 1-866-573-1288

7510 Dallas Drive, Kamloops www.eaglehomes.ca

2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities.

Recreational

3 bdrm duplex. $900 plus utilities. 3 bdrm duplex. $950 plus utilities. 2 bdrm in Sixplex. $650 inc utilities (x3). (Lower Nicola) 2 bdrm house. Newly renovated/ fenced yard $750 plus utilities

3 bdrm house. $950 plus utilities.

HOUSEKEEPER: Must be able to work exible hours. Apply in person with resume to 4025 Walters Street. Fax: 250-378-6869 email: nicolainn@telus.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. GRASS cutting contractor with own machinery for Mobile Home Park required. Must be dependable, excellent remuneration. send resume, ref. to greenmtn@shawcable.com RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE AVID FLY FISHER, JET AND DRIFT BOATS EXPERIENCE AN ASSET. REMOTE LODGE IN BC. EMAIL RESUME AND REFERENCES TO TSYLOS@TSYLOS.COM •

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Services

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

3 bdrm house. $875 plus utilities. 4 bdrm Upper Floor of House. $1000 plus utilities. EXECUTIVE OFFICE – ALL INCLUSIVE Perfect for accountants, mortgage brokers etc. Storefront / private waiting room and entrance Includes all furnishings, reception, ofďŹ ce equipment & utilities. Available Immediately $800

250-378-1996 Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs! MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

Help Wanted

Recreation Paradise Year Round! Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Princeton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys. Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at 250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

Garage Sale 9730 Hwy 8 Spences Bridge Saturday, April 19 8:00am - 3:00pm

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Misc. Wanted Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 778-281-0030

Real Estate

Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial Property

Commercial/ Industrial Property

2 bedroom Sandpiper apartment for rent. 5 appliances. $750.00 Available May 1st. Phone Tim at 315-8571.

Avail Immed. One bdrm for one adult only. N/S, N/P, heat & cable incl. $525/mon. Ref’s. 250-378-2954

PROPERTY FOR SALE WITH LONG TERM TENANT

Sandpiper Unit 109 2 bdrm w/laundry. $700/mon + Hydro Avail immed. 250-378-8104

2 bdrm 2nd oor apartment. Avail May 1. No smoking, no pets. Ref. req. $675/mon plus utili. 250-315-3804

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THE MERRITT LIBRARY IS HIRING! See our websites for more information:

FOR SALE: 30,000 sq. ft. lot with steel building located in down town Merritt. Property currently has a long term tenant at $1,500/per month. ASKING PRICE: $439,000.00 Phone Paul at 250-378-2337

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED

Please send resumes by fax or e-mail Fax: (250) 378-9799 E-mail: kwolff@sagebrushclub.com No Phone Calls SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

RELIEF BUS DRIVER Applications are invited for the position of Relief Bus Driver with School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt, BC. Successful applicants will be required to have a Class 2 with air or higher license and provide a Driver’s Abstract

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The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset. Application forms are available at the School Board ofďŹ ce, 1550 Chapman Street, or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca , click on Jobs/ Support Positions/Job Postings listed un Job Code # 122390 and follow the prompts provided. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until April 30, 2014, and should be 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 For further information, contact Mr. Jim GarďŹ eld at 315-1113. Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

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SUMMER STUDENT WORKER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) requires Summer Students. The worker will provide assistance in the normal maintenance tasks involved with maintaining playgrounds, playing ďŹ elds and school district sites. A valid driver’s license is required.

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Students must have been enrolled full-time in High School/ College in 2013/2014 and must be returning full-time to College/University or Trades School for the 2014/2015 sessions. Application forms are available at the School Board OfďŹ ce, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, or on-line at www.sd58. bc.ca, click on Jobs/Support Positions/Job Postings, listed under Job Code # 319773, and follow the prompts. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until May 2, 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. For further information, please call Jim GarďŹ eld at (250) 315-1113.

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