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ELECTION FORUM The Herald has all you need to know about the Fraser-Nicola riding, ahead of tonight’s all candidates forum at the civic centre.

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ATTEMPTED MURDER

Theatre 11 and 12 students from Merritt Secondary School had the audience howling at a production of “Murder’s In the Heir” on Tuesday night, as part of the School District 58 Arts Festival — which continues into next week. Find more event coverage online and on page 11.

Charges of attempted murder were recommended against two men suspected of shooting at a group of people after a dispute at a house party.

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BUSY SCHEDULE The new, larger board of directors for the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is preparing for a busy year in 2017.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PROVINCIAL ELECTION

Candidates set for debate tonight The firsttime MLA from Ashcroft served three terms as a city councillor in her hometown and was a school board member for BC Liberals nearly 20 years before prior to entering provincial politics.

Her plan for the campaign is to focus on continuing the good work that’s already been done.

Harry Lali is a four-time MLA from Merritt, and former cabinet minister under the Glen Clark and Ujjal Dosanjh administraBC NDP tions.

He was asked by party leader John Horgan not to seek re-election, but declined and defeated Lower Nicola Band Chief Aaron Sam to receive his party’s nomination.

Arthur Green is a fourth generation Canadian from Hope, B.C. who’s worked as an art department head BC Green Party in the BC motion picture industry for 30 years.

Green said he feels good about his chances for a positive election outcome in FraserNicola.

Michael Henshall is one of just two BC Social Credit Party candidates running in the 2017 provincial election.

Henshall, who has also BC Social Credit run under the BC Conservative Party banner, is a real estate agent from Hope.

He said the current housing situation in B.C. compelled him to run in this election.

Jackie

Harry

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Michael

TEGART LALI

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All-candidates meeting set for 5:30 p.m., April 27 at the civic centre. For the rest of the candidate profiles, turn to ‘ELECTION’ Page 10

SHOTS FIRED

Attempted murder in Diamond Vale Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt RCMP are recommending charges of attempted murder against two males who alledgedly shot at a group of people outside a home in the 2500 block of Coldwater Avenue on Saturday night (April 22).

Police have charged both 21-year-old Michael Drynock of Merritt and 28-year-old Kleon Pop of Williams Lake with attempted murder, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes, unauthorized possession of a firearm, careless use of a firearm and a rash of other charges.

The Crown will still need to approve the charges, but the incident that occurred was serious

enough to warrant them, RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore told the Herald.

Dunsmore said that based on the descriptions of the incident RCMP got from witnesses, “it sounds like it was pretty careless use [of firearms] and the [four men] definitely feared for their safety.”

While walking past a house party on Saturday night, four men got into a verbal argument with the two suspects who were out on the balcony.

The two suspects then ran out of the house and opened fire in the street at the group.

Dunsmore said the four males ran back the way they came, towards Diamond Vale Elementary School, with the two suspects following them. She said

more shots were possibly fired near the school’s field but could not confirm.

Though several shots were fired no one was struck by any of the rounds, said Dunsmore.

She said the four men, who are all local residents, did not know the two suspects. A friend of theirs had been involved in an altercation with the two suspects at the house party earlier in the night.

An RCMP officer responded to multiple reports of shots fired at about 8:45 p.m. and located the four males in the Diamond Vale school field who pointed out two suspects crossing the field toward Douglas Street.

The suspects were apprehended at gunpoint without incident.

Upon searching the suspects, several rounds of ammunition,

firearms paraphernalia and several other weapons were located on their persons and in a backpack, which they were carrying.

A search of the field they were crossing led to the discovery of a 12-gauge shotgun and a SKS semi-automatic rifle nearby.

Police dog services were also called to do a thorough search of the area.

Dunsmore said police are still trying to determine how many shots were fired and where the rounds ended up.

“They found several shotgun slug marks in a few of the homes around the neighbourhood … and they found some empty casings on the ground,” Dunsmore said.

“We were lucky nobody was injured in this incident, but it’s still very concerning,” she said.

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Suspicious fires

Merritt RCMP are investigating two separate but suspicious fires that occurred in vehicles over the past week. An abandoned trailer was extinguished, and a day later, a car was set ablaze.

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Walk set for May Merritt’s third annual Business Walk is set for May 11, with this year’s edition bolstered by provincial cash that the City of Merritt received following the Tolko sawmill closure last December.

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LNIB by-election The Lower Nicola Indian Band held a by-election for an open council seat, with Connie Joe emerging victorious on April 22. With Joe’s election, the sevenperson council has five women.

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YOU’RE INVITED! to meet with Mayor Menard on May 3rd from 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

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Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

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If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor at a Drop-In session please call reception at City Hall 250-378-4224.

Parker Drive prescribed burn project scheduled The City of Merritt is planning to conduct a prescribed burn in the area between Parker Drive and Central Park to reduce wildfire threats.

The burn is scheduled to start Saturday, May 06, 2017 and will conclude the same day. Trained firefighters from the Merritt Fire Rescue Department will carefully control and monitor the fire at all times. Smoke and flames may be visible.

The exact timing of the burn

will depend on weather and site conditions. It will proceed only if conditions are suitable and will allow for quick smoke dissipation and low to moderate fire intensity.

The City of Merritt anticipates conducting additional burns within the Municipality in the coming months, targeting priority areas identified in the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).

An information bulletin will be distributed in advance of these burns.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cemetery CLEAN-UP

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of a term Merritt Business Walk Assistant.

The City works crew will be commencing the annual Cemetery clean up from May 1 – 5, 2017. Any offerings or memorabilia that are placed on headstones will be removed and placed at the Pine Ridge Cemetery shed. Memorabilia will only remain at the Cemetery shed for 30 days then the items will be disposed of accordingly.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, May 01, 2017 by: Will George Tourism & Economic Development Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: wgeorge@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Tourism Merritt Date Posted: April 20, 2017

Pursuant to City of Merritt Cemetery Bylaw No. 2175, 2015 Section L General:

City of Merritt will be hosting an

Online Rain Barrel Pre-order Sale Order today: www.enviroworld.ca/merritt Pre-order deadline: May 22, 2017

Pre-order pickup SATURDAY, June 3, 2017 9am to 3pm

1. No above ground memorabilia will be permitted after the grave site has been prepared for turf.

2. Flowers may be placed on graves but may be removed by the “Caretaker” when their condition is deemed by him/her to be detrimental to the beauty of the cemetery. Any non-conforming offerings, wreaths, flowers, fencing, curbs or other devices may be removed by City personnel.

3. The City shall not be responsible for the loss or theft of any offerings.

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PROVINCIAL NEWS SOFTWOOD DISPUTE

Duties imposed on Canadian lumber Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

Premier Christy Clark says one of the strategies B.C. can use to protect small lumber producers from U.S. trade action is to buy lumber to stockpile for future housing projects.

Clark visited a Maple Ridge remanufacturing mill on April 25 to respond to the U.S. Commerce Department’s preliminary decision to impose duties of about 20 per cent on Canadian lumber exports, making it retroactive for the first time in the long-running dispute.

Clark said small producers are “the meat in the sandwich” in a battle between major players, and she expected to speak Tuesday to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about additional Employment Insurance and other measures that could help affected workers.

The latest lumber war is a particular threat to smaller producers with fewer cash reserves to pay up-front penalties, said Duncan Davies, CEO of Interfor and co-chair of the B.C. Lumber Trade Council.

Davies said Interfor has expanded into the U.S. primarily because logs can be had cheaper in some areas there than in B.C., which shows the inaccuracy of U.S. claims that Canadian logs are subsidizing mills.

The U.S. Commerce Department reviewed submissions from major producers in Canada, including three in B.C. The preliminary decision found rates of subsidization 20.26 per cent for Canfor, 19.5 per cent for Tolko and 24.12 per cent for West Fraser. Other producers across Canada are assessed at 19.88, from giant Interfor to small producers selling to the U.S. Susan Yurkovich, president of the B.C. Lumber Trade Council, said the U.S. industry trade action is designed

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The decision found “critical circumstances,” which means duties are retroactive for 90 days. Yurkovich said that was unprecedented for the Department of

Commerce and “entirely arbitrary.”

Clark vowed to fight the preliminary ruling and convince U.S. officials that B.C. lumber is a key component of the U.S. housing industry.

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Net neutrality a win for CRTC The Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Cole Wagner issued a rulCOLE’S NOTES ing on April 20 which — on its face — seemed to be a blow to consumers. In reality, it was a win for Canadians now and into the future.

The federal telecom regulator issued a decree last Thursday, essentially disallowing the practice of “zero-rating” by internet service providers (ISPs).

In plain English: ISPs like Bell and Telus are no longer allowed to pick and choose which services count against your monthly data cap.

Most internet plans available to Canadians — whether you’re talking home or mobile — place a monthly limit on the amount of data a user has access to over the course of a billing period. Any usage over and above that limit results in the ISP charging the customer exorbitant fees. Those with with an active Netflix addiction are surely already familiar with this form of legal extortion.

The decision from the CRTC will put a stop to promotions for plans which offered “unlimited access” to select streaming services, like Google Play Music or Spotify, exempting these online platforms from counting against a monthly data limit.

What gives? Canadians are already gouged by the price and relatively slow speeds of our internet connections — why eliminate promotions which allow consumers to circumvent a data limit by using already-popular streaming services?

The decision reaffirmed the CRTC’s support for a concept called “net neutrality.”

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Switch to renewables: a numbers game Energy is the capacity to perform work — and it really matters. Energy, in the form of various fuels, underpins all aspects of a Author at age 7 modern society. Not only do we need Peter Clark energy to power our ENERGY cars, trucks, trains, MATTERS planes and ocean going freighters, we need it to drive the most important sector of our economy: food production and distribution. For agriculture, our reliance on fossil fuel for tractors, seeders, harvesters and food distribution is obvious, but not all of us might be aware that natural gas and by-products of oil and gas processing are used to produce fertilizers needed to support about 50 per cent of global food output. At present, there are no alternative technologies for fertilizer production which make economic sense.

In this series of columns, I aim to explain some of the basic issues surrounding our energy supply and how alternative energy production, principally wind and solar, can be meshed with existing systems. This article

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will demonstrate our current, almost complete dependence on fossil fuel. It will be very difficult to wean ourselves from it as quickly as some policy makers would like. Readers should not conclude that I am advocating for business as usual. I am not an expert on climate and don’t dispute the projections made by climate scientists. Most probably, the effect of our species on climate will not be confirmed for a century or more but I accept the need to take prudent actions now. Facts and figures about energy supply today show the enormity of the challenge confronting us.

Every June of every year, BP Energy publishes a statistical review of energy produced and consumed globally. They started these reviews in 1951 (no doubt to celebrate the birth of the world’s 2.2 billionth person, me!) The world now has 7.4 billion people and energy consumption continues to increase. It is very important to compare energy production methods in quantitative terms and in a way which put wind, oil and all means of harnessing energy on an equal footing. One way of doing this is to express each production method in terms of millions of tonnes oil equivalent of energy (mte). This method is very useful because it shows how much energy is available from each method and enables

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policy makers and businesses to assess future investment needs. Globally, in 2015 total primary energy consumption was 13,147 mte of which oil, gas, coal, nuclear, hydro and renewables (wind and solar combined) were 4,331, 3,135, 3,840, 583, 893, and 365 mte respectively.

Yes, that’s right: in 2015, wind and solar accounted for only 2.8 per cent of the world’s energy supply and fossil fuel, including coal, gave us 86 per cent of our energy.

To be clear, oil, gas and coal are used not just as fuels. Oil and gas are needed for petrochemicals to manufacture plastics and many indispensable commodities, fertilizers being the prime example. Coal is used in steel and cement manufacture thus enabling our concrete jungle existence. And, it may surprise you to know that silicon, the very basis of our electronic world, requires coal and now consumes approximately two per cent of the world’s primary energy supply. Nuclear, hydro and renewables provide only electricity.

In 2015 Canada consumed a total of 330 mte with oil, gas, coal, nuclear, hydro and renewables supplying 100, 93, 20, 23, 87 and seven mte respectively.

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The qualities and skills of a candidate are more important than his or her party affiliation.

Don’t thoughtlessly vote for a glib, self-serving opportunist who parrots party propaganda in an effort to further the interests of an elite few; support the principled pragmatist who has a track record of actively and competently serving your community.

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A free and open Internet creates better citizens From Page 6 Whether you’re someone who is extremely tech-inclined or a luddite, the reasoning behind that decision should appeal to you.

Net neutrality is the view that all traffic, all data, should be treated equally by ISPs. In the opinion of the CRTC, it should be up to the consumer to pick and choose which content they view, free from the influence of ISPs. In the words of Jean-Pierre Blais, CEO of the CRTC: “A free and open Internet gives

everyone a fair chance to innovate and for a vast array of content to be discovered by consumers. A free and open Internet also allows citizens to be informed and engage on issues of public concern without undue or inappropriate interference by those who operate those networks.”

“Zero-rating,” therefore runs counter to this idea. By providing preferential treatment to large, established streaming services run by huge tech companies like Google and Apple, the CRTC ruled that

Canadian ISPs were creating an uneven playing field which benefitted larger players over smaller start-up companies.

If every kid in town was given $10 a week for an allowance, and were allowed to spend it on whatever they pleased, all of the local candy shops would likely see a boom in revenues.

But if all of those kids were told a year later that their money could buy $20 worth of candy at Walmart, it wouldn’t be long before those other stores start-

ed to see their business dry up.

And while that might be great news for Walmart (which really didn’t need the extra boost in business anyway), it would be a sad state of affairs for the children, who might miss the choice offered by the smaller candy shops that have all left town.

So kudos to the CRTC for making an informed decision that protects consumers, small businesses and reaffirms the organization’s commitment to net neutrality.

On July 1, 2017, Canada will celebrate its sesquicentennial — or 150th — annivesary. One-hundredand-fifty years worth of history is a lot to remember — so each week in 2017, the Herald will run this special section to remind you of the remarkable accomplishments, important historical figures, and maybe even a few fun facts you might not have known about our country. This week, we’ve got important information about the City of Merritt’s Canada 150 events.

Just what is Canada 150 all about? Well, for starters, it’s not a single event or day.

The United Church is planning to bring the Scott Wood’s band to the civic centre on May 30.

In 1999, Scott was named the Canadian Fiddle Entertainer of the Year. Honour our First Nations by attending National Aboriginal Day celebrations on June 21. The dance society has an event planned for June 25. There are activities planned to take place in Murray Church — such as an Antique Quilt Show and a concert featuring the brass quintet. Scheduled activities can and will be posted on the community calendar, at www.tourismmerritt.com/events.

In short, Canada 150 is an attitude — big events, small events, personal choices. It is a year in which to celebrate being Canadian. It’s up to you to decide how involved you want to be.

Suggestions, ideas, questions can be shared at committee meetings (first and third Wednesdays of the month at 1pm at the Civic Centre) or dropped off in writing at the Civic Centre office. Please note that it is up to individuals and/or groups to organize activities - the committee is only a focus group that puts ideas and people together.

Thanks to Councillor Kurt Christopherson for sending in this information on behalf of the city.

Got an idea for the Celebrate 150 section? Suggestions for topics to be covered in future weeks? Send us an email at newsroom@merrittherald.com.

Canada’s switch could be long, painful From Page 6 These statistics show Canada has only a minimal reliance on coal, with oil, gas and hydro being our major energy supplies. Today, there is resistance to new hydro developments but — given the absolute quantities involved — it would seem possible for Canada to replace coal, the most CO2 intense of all fossil fuels, with hydro, wind and solar. For reasons that we will cover in subsequent columns, such a shift will not be easy.

So why is the contribution of renewables growing so slowly? In part, the answer is because these are new industries but the fundamental reason lays in the very low power rating of renewables compared to that for oil and gas. So, the increased demand for energy in 2015 could only be met by increasing fossil fuel consumption.

This aspect of renewables places a finite limit on the rate of their introduction into the energy mix.

Most definitely, renewables will have fared better in 2016 but, very likely, not as well as policy mak-

ers and green enthusiasts would have hoped. In the next column, I will venture to explain why it will be challenging, to say the least, to remove oil, gas and coal from our energy diet discussing the importance of fossil fuel to our food supply.

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A 56-year-old male was arrested after stabbing his neighbour in the neck with a pipe when an alcohol-fuelled argument at a residence off of Spring Street escalated into a physical fight.

Police responded to a complaint of three neighbours fighting just before 2 p.m. on April 23. The residents were arguing with each other from either side of a fence, RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore told the Herald.

Dunsmore said a man and

woman were on one side of the fence arguing with their male neighbour and the woman slapped him.

“He [then] swung a golf club at her [and] knocked her to the ground,” said Dunsmore. “The second male stepped in to defend her and there was a bit of fisticuffs.”

The man who stepped in then grabbed one of the fence posts and began swinging it at his neighbour.

The neighbour picked up a piece of pipe and hit him in the neck with it, causing him to bleed, Dunsmore told the Herald.

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“He sustained quite serious injuries. The pipe went into his neck, [but] it didn’t hit any major arteries,” said Dunsmore, noting it wasn’t a life threatening injury and he’s expected to make a full recovery.

Police arrested the 56-yearold neighbour who was released on conditions. He will appear in court on June 20 to face charges that have yet to be determined.

Dunsmore said “there was a lot of alcohol involved” in the incident.

She said the three individuals are known to police for alcoholrelated incidents in the past.

Two men arrested after baton attack

A man was assaulted with a weapon Sunday night in a residential neighbourhood located near downtown Merritt.

RCMP responded to the corner of Coutlee Avenue and Orme Street at about 9 p.m. after a witness said a man had been struck in the face with some type of metal bar.

“The members attended and found two

noting that the baton is a prohibited weapon.

She said the victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

All three men know each other, she said.

Brandon Fiddick, 24, of Merritt and James Paulin, 49, of no fixed address were arrested for assault with a weapon and mischief for slashing the tires of the victim’s

suspects were unloading items from the victim’s vehicle into their own vehicle,” said RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore, adding the tires of the victim’s car had been slashed.

The two male suspects were arrested without incident and upon searching them, a collapsible metal baton was found on one of them, said Dunsmore,

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PROVINCIAL ELECTION 2017 Profiles continued from Page 3 Lali said wants to focus on the economy and protecting the resource jobs in B.C. He said more needs to be done to maintain forestry jobs.

“We need to work with the industry to get more jobs out of the forest sector by promoting value-added products and manufacturing facilities here [in B.C.],” said Lali.

He noted the Liberals have been allowing large amounts of raw logs to be produced elsewhere.

Lali said he plans to hold current MLA Jackie Tegart to task, claiming she has been invisible in the riding.

“She was invisible in terms of the whole sewer sludge issue and people got fed up with her in the Sunshine Valley because she wouldn’t support them,” he added.

“She refused to stand up for the workers at Tolko when 250 jobs were lost [due to the mill’s shutdown],” Lali said.

“We’re looking at jobs and job creation throughout the riding and what kind of projects will provide that,” said Tegart. “[We’re] looking at how do we support rural communities and ensuring that people are aware of the Rural Dividend [Fund] and the opportunities that are available around that.”

Tegart said she also plans to examine forestry, mining and agriculture to see what support is available for those industries and how that support can be maximized in the riding.

“We support the Kinder Morgan pipeline and the jobs that [it] will create and we’re looking at how to support new industries and existing industries to grow jobs and grow the economy,” said Tegart.

“When I talk about my record, I talk about reaching out to city councils, to First Nations bands, to groups that are looking for support from [the] provincial government.”

“It was never my intention to finish second or third,” said Green. “I’m in it to win it. I know it’s always been strategically difficult to get out the real message of what’s actually happening in the world as far as sustainability and environmental damage [goes].

For me it’s all about the children and our grandchildren and future generations,” said Green.

If elected in the provincial election next May, BC Green Party candidate Arthur Green wants to focus on green energy.

“We’re going to focus on job creation, especially in the renewable energy sectors,” he said.

Green said his party is typically a constituency first riding and he would go against party lines if the majority of his constituents are for or against a particular issue.

He also said that the Green Party is against the Kinder Morgan pipeline project.

Henshall said affordable housing has been a growing problem in the Lower Mainland as a result of poor policy making by both provincial and federal governments.

“What’s happening is it’s causing significant inflation and we’re seeing resident British Columbians squeezed out of the market,” he said, noting that homes are becoming unaffordable for residents and rents increasing too fast.

Henshall said the provincial government has been selling out B.C. resources to the highest bidder, often to foreign buyers, and while a government should be open to foreign capital and business, the royalties need to increase significantly.

“That’s the social in social credit,” he said.

“The demand is there in the world for our resources,” said Henshall.

“They want our oil, our minerals, forestry and our water.”

Shape of the riding

Thanks to changes to B.C.’s electoral map, made after the last provincial election contested in 2013, the boundaries which outline the FraserNicola riding have moved slightly west for this spring’s election.

This year, voters from Hope, Yale and the Fraser Canyon will be welcomed back to the riding — areas which were grouped together with Merritt until the early ‘00s as part of the Yale-Lillooet riding.

While Hope was counted as part of the Chilliwack-Hope riding in 2013, the town’s voters broke towards the BC NDP’s candidate — despite Liberal Laurie Throness ultimately emerging victorious.

Gone are the communities of Princeton and Tulameen, which will be voting as part of the BoundarySimilkameen riding in 2017. These areas followed the trend across the region, tending to veer towards Jackie

Tegart and the BC Liberals in 2013.

The change almost certainly adds more voters to the riding, with the 6,000-person town of Hope having been added to the riding, while the smaller, 2,800-person community of Princeton moving to BoundarySimilkameen.

However, the riding is far from what you’d describe as “dense.” The ninth largest riding by area, there are approximately 33,630 people living in the region, making it the eighth smallest by population.

The riding skews older as well — the median age in FraserNicola is 48, compared with 41.9 across the province.

Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:30 am Brambles Bakery Meeting Room Everyone is welcome to attend.

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SUMMER CLUB MAY 1 UNTIL MID-AUGUST. New swimmers will be placed in a group depending on their swimming ability.

Minimum requirement is completion of Level 2 Red Cross lesson or swim the length of the pool.

REGISTRATION:

May 3 and 4 at the Aquatic Centre - 3:30 - 5:30 pm Bring birth certificate or Care Card at time of registration.

AGES: 5 years to young adults BRING SWIMSUIT: To ensure proper placement, new swimmers must be prepared to take a 10-15 minute swim evaluation to complete registration.

Questions? Call Koren Lefebvre, Registrar 250-315-8438 • ottersmerritt@gmail.com

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JOIN TITANIC TALENT Ten-year-old NicolaCanford student Joshua MountainChief was just one of a bevy of local students who took part in a talent show on Monday night at Merritt Secondary to kick off School District 58’s two-weeklong Arts Festival.

Mountain-Chief demonstrated his expertise on the Titanic by answering any and all questions about the historic ship and its tragic demise.

Other students sang, danced, played piano and even juggled.

More online at

More photos from this event and others held as part of the SD 58 Arts Festival are available online by navigating to merrittherald.com and searching ‘SD 58 Arts.’

You’ll also be able to find a full schedule of events for the coming week.

Ian Webster/Herald

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Thursday May 4, 7:30 pm at the Aquatic Centre Bring birth certificate or Care Card at time of registration.

AGES: 10 years to young adults Questions? Call Koren Lefebvre, Registrar 250-315-8438 • ottersmerritt@gmail.com

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

Volunteer Spotlight

The City of Merritt would like to thank all of our devoted volunteers, for all of the time and energy that they contribute within our community.

Volunteers brighten lives!

How to keep volunteers happy Volunteers can be the life’s blood of nonprofit organizations.

Without individuals willing to donate their time, charities facing tight budgets may not have sufficient personnel to achieve their goals. Organizations who rely heavily on volunteers can take the following steps to ensure their volunteers know their efforts are appreciated. * Create a welcoming environment. No matter how many times a person volunteers, he or she will feel like the new kid in town on his or her first day with a new organization. Make new volunteers feel welcome, giving them a guided tour during which you introduce them to fellow volunteers and full- or parttime staff members.

An environment that is warm and welcoming from the moment a volunteer arrives will make the experience better for all involved. * Maintain an open door policy. Volunteers should feel comfortable conversing with executive directors and other higher-ups at the organization. Encourage the sharing of ideas, even with executives high up on the totem pole.

Directors can meet with staff members to illustrate how everyone is working together and no one carries greater importance than another in the organization. * Be prepared for volunteers. Volunteers are giving their time and expecting nothing in return. Walking into an office that is not prepared for a volunteer may lead the volunteer to view the organization as unorganized or one that lacks dedication. Charities should

have a clear plan in place with regard to the duties of volunteers.

There should be a desk area or computer available when necessary.

In addition, be sure to have work immediately available so the volunteer won’t be sitting around with little to do. * Clearly spell out time constraints.

Volunteers often find time to volunteer while juggling their day jobs and responsibilities at home, and not everyone has the same amount of time available to devote to a charity. Therefore, being up front with how much time a project is expected to take can help a volunteer gauge if he or she will be able to assist. Decide how much time the job will need, and be honest with potential volunteers during interviews or when advertising openings. * Give frequent praise. Let volunteers know their work is appreciated. Come up with ways to show your appreciation, be it taking volunteers out to lunch, providing snacks or other treats around the office or accommodating their personal schedules. Each of these efforts shows volunteers that you have their best interests in mind. * Provide proof of success. Keep volunteers informed about the fruits of their labors.

Share notes of gratitude from those who have benefitted from your organization’s efforts with the staff. Single out volunteers who played key roles in making changes happen.

Frequent encouragement and proof of success will raise spirits and reassure volunteers that their efforts are worthwhile.

Our cOmmunity is a much safer place because Of

Giving back makes you feel good Many parents feel involving their children in volunteering at an early age can have a profound, long-lasting impact on their kids. But youngsters are not the only ones who can reap great rewards from volunteering, as studies show that men and women at, beyond or approaching retirement age also benefit greatly from volunteer work.

Research from the Corporation for National and Community Service found that more than 20 million older adults contributed in excess of three billion hours of community service time each year from 2011 to 2013. The reasons why older adults volunteer are varied, but in its 2014 survey the AARP’s Experience Corps found that 97 percent of its volunteers indicated that their volunteer work with the organization gave them a sense of purpose.

Older adults who want to volunteer but have little or no history with volunteering might not know where to begin with regard to finding the right opportunity. The right fit can make all the difference for volunteers and the people they help, and the following tips might help older adults as they look for an opportunity that best utilizes their skills and experience. · Know your schedule. Older adults who are still working but want to volunteer may have a firm grasp on their schedules, but even retirees should not overestimate how much time they have to volunteer. Before you begin to look for an opportunity, write down your commitments and daily schedule, using this list to determine how much free time you have to volunteer. Some opportunities require greater time commitments than others, so make sure you know just how much time you can devote to an opportunity before signing up. · Give due consideration to your experience.

Older adults who have retired or are on the cusp of retirement have a lifetime of experience they can use to help others. Imparting wisdom learned in your professional life can provide a sense of purpose and even make you feel as though you are still actively involved in the industry where you built your professional reputation. But life experience can also prove invaluable in volunteering opportunities. Mentoring programs give volunteers the chance to help young people, and such opportuni-

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wOnderful peOple like yOu!

City of Merritt, the RCMP, and the Community Policing Office appreciate all that Community Policing and crime prevention program volunteers do towards making our community a better and safer place.

Thank you

to all our volunteers

Thank You!

Thanks to all of the Friends of the Library! Your support allows us to offer a range of programs for all ages. We appreciate everything you do to help us make sure the Merritt Library is a welcoming, informative space that has something for everyone.

Thank You! The Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of our volunteers. It is due to your dedication and hard work that the Auxiliary is able to continue supporting health care within the community. We appreciate you and the time that you give in support of our mission.

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volunteers

The right fit can make all the difference From Page 6

who help keep this organization going.

THANK YOU to all of our wonderful volunteers

ties can involve more than just offering professional advice. · Don’t downplay the significance of certain opportunities. Volunteering opportunities come in many variations, and each is significant in its own right. Coaching a grandchild’s soccer team can have as significant an impact on the people you help as other volunteering opportunities. Volunteers offer their time because they have a passion to help others, and that help can be given in a myriad of ways. · Leave time for the rest of your life.

Volunteering is a selfless act, and volunteers

David Tomkinson Fire Chief

are the backbone of many successful charitable organizations. But older men and women should leave time for the rest of their lives as well. Retirement should be fulfilling but also include time for recreation, so don’t downplay how important hobbies are to you in an attempt to find more time to volunteer. No retiree wants to grow resentful of his or her volunteer work because it leaves little time for other pursuits, so do your best to balance your charitable endeavors with the other things in life that matter to you.

Finding the right volunteer opportunity can make all the difference for older men and women who want to give back to their communities.

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There is nothing more important to the Volunteer Firefighters at the Merritt Fire Rescue Department than the community they serve. These men and women have always recognized their responsibility to help ensure the safety of our Citizens and for over 100 years, our Volunteer Firefighters have strived to adapt and change as the risks, threats, and challenges to our Community have changed. It is my belief they are our greatest asset in carrying out our department’s mission; each member is dedicated to the delivery of a quality Fire and Rescue Service.

I am very proud of the personal and professional accomplishments of many of our volunteers; including many who have gone on to provide exemplary service in many fields of endeavour, especially public safety. I am equally proud of the very high level of respect we enjoy in the community; a direct result of their skills, abilities, attitudes, loyalty and selfless participation in community events and fundraising.

As a Citizen of Merritt you can trust at any given time there may be volunteer firefighters helping our community or are preparing to do so at a moment’s notice. Our department has a long history of utilizing new efficiencies and technologies and our volunteer firefighters have kept us at the forefront of fire services for similar sized communities, enabling us to achieve a high level of response capability and fire prevention activities.

Our firefighters are the epitome of what it means to be a volunteer - they will aid you and your loved ones any day, at any hour.

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I VOTE.

GENERAL ELECTION Get ready to vote.

The provincial election is on May 9. It’s easy to vote in B.C.

Voter ID

Six days of advance voting Advance voting is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time) on April 29 and 30, and May 3, 4, 5 and 6. All voters can vote at advance voting and all advance voting places are wheelchair accessible.

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General Voting Day General Voting Day is May 9. Voting is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time).

What if I’ll be away?

Vote at your district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. (Pacific time) on May 9, or ask for a vote by mail package from Elections BC.

Questions?

Voters must prove their identity and home address before voting.

For more information visit our website, call us toll-free or contact your district electoral office.

Hours of operation Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

a BC driver’s licence, a BC Identification Card, a BC Services Card (with photo), or a Certificate of Indian Status

You can also show two documents that prove your identity and home address. Both documents must show your name.

At least one must show your home address. A complete list of acceptable ID is available at elections.bc.ca.

Look for your Where to Vote card Look for your Where to Vote card in the mail and bring it with you when you vote. It shows your assigned voting place for General Voting Day as well as advance voting locations in your electoral district. It will make voting faster and easier.

The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Fraser-Nicola for the 41st Provincial General Election.

Fraser-Nicola Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

Arthur Alexander Green BC Green Party

Nathalie Giroux PO Box 641, Hope, BC, V0X 1L0 (604) 860-2150

Michael Henshall BC Social Credit Party

Carrol Woolsey 1182 Nootka St, Vancouver, BC, V5K 4E7 (604) 862-0474

Harry Lali BC NDP

Sekhon Kim PO Box 495, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 (778) 245-2469

Jackie L. Tegart BC Liberal Party

Lynda Minnabarriet PO Box 344, Ashcroft, BC, V0K 1A0 (250) 457-0084

General Voting Places:

Official Agent:

Advance Voting Places:

70 Mile House Comm Hall 2585 N Bonaparte Rd, 70 Mile House, BC

Lytton First Nation Memorial Hall 918 Main St, Lytton, BC

Ashcroft Comm Hall 409 Bancroft St, Ashcroft, BC

Merritt Civic Centre 1950 Mamette Ave, Merritt, BC

Cache Creek Comm Hall 1270 Stage Rd, Cache Creek, BC

Royal Canadian Legion 228 344 Fort St, Hope, BC

Canyon Lanes Bowling Alley 47585 Trans-Canada Hwy, Boston Bar, BC

Shackan Comm Hall 4943 Potatoeillshie Rd, Merritt, BC

Clinton Memorial Hall 306 Le Bourdais Ave, Clinton, BC

Shulus Hall 181 Nawishaskin Lane, Lower Nicola, BC

Coldwater Comm Hall 109 400th St, Merritt, BC

Shumway Lake Rowing Club 5A Hwy, Kamloops, BC

Coldwell Ranch Residence 10780 Jesmond Rd, Jesmond, BC

Silver Creek Elem School 63831 School Rd, Hope, BC

Edward Billy Memorial Hall 4 Meadow Lake Rd, Canoe, BC

Skeetchestn Rec Centre 330 Main Dr, Deadman’s Valley, BC

Elders Complex-Seton Lake 600 Sk’il Mountain Rd, Shalalth, BC

Spences Bridge Comm Hall 3641 8 Hwy, Spences Bridge, BC

Gold Bridge Comm Centre Hurley St, Gold Bridge, BC

The Meeting Place 2221 Village Rd, Douglas Lake, BC

Lac Le Jeune Resort Lodge 5665 Lac Le Jeune Rd, Lac Le Jeune, BC

Upper Nicola Health Centre 7055 Hillside Rd, Quilchena, BC

Lillooet & District Rec Centre 930 Main St, Lillooet, BC

Walhachin Comm Hall 4359 Central Ave, Walhachin, BC

Logan Lake Pentecostal Church 237 Jasper Dr, Logan Lake, BC

West Fraser Comm Hall 2090 Peters Rd, Lytton, BC

Loon Lake Comm Hall 1705 Loon Lake Rd, Cache Creek, BC

Xaxli’p Admin Office 1433 Fountain Valley Rd, Fountain, BC

Lower Nicola Comm Hall 2383 Aberdeen Rd, Lower Nicola, BC

Yale Comm Centre 65050 Albert St, Yale, BC

District Electoral Offices:

70 Mile House Comm Hall 2585 N Bonaparte Rd, 70 Mile House, BC Sat Apr 29 Sat May 6

Logan Lake Pentecostal Church 237 Jasper Dr, Logan Lake, BC Sat, Apr 29 Fri-Sat, May 5-6

Ashcroft Comm Hall 409 Bancroft St, Ashcroft, BC Sat Apr 29 Fri-Sat May 5-6

Loon Lake Comm Hall 1705 Loon Lake Rd, Cache Creek, BC Sat-Sun, Apr 29-30

Cache Creek Comm Hall 1270 Stage Rd, Cache Creek, BC Sat-Sun, Apr 29-30 Sat May 6 Canyon Lanes Bowling Alley 47585 Trans-Canada Hwy, Boston Bar, BC Fri-Sat May 5-6 Clinton Memorial Hall 306 Le Bourdais Ave, Clinton, BC Fri-Sat May 5-6

1976 Voght St Merritt, BC (250) 378-1406

Lytton First Nation Memorial Hall 918 Main St, Lytton, BC Sat-Sun, Apr 29-30 Merritt Civic Centre 1950 Mamette Ave, Merritt, BC Sat-Sun, Apr 29-30 Wed-Sat, May 3-6 Royal Canadian Legion 228 344 Fort St, Hope, BC Sat-Sun, Apr 29-30 Wed-Sat, May 3-6

Lillooet & District Rec Centre 930 Main St, Lillooet, BC Sat-Sun, Apr 29-30 Fri-Sat May 5-6

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS COMMUNITY GROUPS

Arts council sets ambitious 2017 agenda Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council (NVCAC) is set to celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2017, and the group already has a swath of events planned for the year.

Boasting its largest ever board of directors, the NVCAC is aiming to greatly expand the number of programs the group puts on in the community, said Chelsea Werrun, president of the NVCAC. Previous NVCAC boards have only had five members, explained

Werrun, while the current board sits at 10 — nine of whom are brand new.

“New people, different energy,” said Werrun. “We had a really good turnout at the AGM, basically it was standing room [only]. Really good to see people come out for the arts.”

Despite most of the board having been elected last December, several NVCAC events are already slated to get underway — including support for the ongoing School District 58 Arts Festival.

The Courthouse

Some of the board members of the NVCAC pose with a cheque from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. (Back row, from left): Etelka Gillespie, Tammy Steen, Libby Dybikowski, Catherine Oborne, Jean Kiegerl, Chelsea Werrun (with cheque). Photo courtesy of the NVCAC

Gallery will play host to the “It’s Not Only Black and White” Art Show, which opens on April 27, and will remain open at the gallery until

May 5.

“In the past, we did three to four concerts per year,” said Werrun, adding that the concert series stopped in 2014.

“Getting the Bob Cockayne money, that was a big pleasant surprise,” she said. “It can help us reignite our concert series program

and bring concerts back into the community.”

Edmund “Bob” Cokayne, a longtime resident of Merritt and someone who was known for his love of music, passed away in December 2016.

In February, it was announced by the NVCAC that Cokayne’s estate donated $10,000 to the community group.

With Cokayne’s help, Werrun said the NVCAC aims to create a legacy fund in order to ensure the concert series can continue year after year. Currently, the group is aiming to bring

the series back starting this fall, she added.

The group is also aiming to expand it’s funding by applying for more grants. Most recently, the NVCAC was awarded $3,000 through the ThompsonNicola Regional District.

The group is currently undergoing a membership drive, aiming to increase their membership from 130 to 150 to mark Canada’s 150th annivesary.

More online at merrittherald.com, search ‘ARTS COUNCIL’

I VOTE.

GENERAL ELECTION The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Chilliwack-Kent for the 41st Provincial General Election.

Chilliwack-Kent Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

Official Agent:

Josie Bleuer BC Green Party

Josie Bleuer 47982 Lindell Rd, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 4S4 (604) 341-5678

Patti MacAhonic BC NDP

Mark Jackson 5822 Janis St, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 3H6 (604) 819-6682

Laurie Throness BC Liberal Party

June Shields 13-45535 Shawnigan Cres, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 0A2 (604) 846-7891

General Voting Places: Agassiz Agricultural Assn Hall 6800 Pioneer Ave, Kent, BC

Harrison Mills Comm Hall 1995 School Rd, Kent, BC

Sardis Elem School 45775 Manuel Rd, Chilliwack, BC

Chilliwack Fish & Game Assn Hall 48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd, Chilliwack, BC

Mt. Slesse Middle School 5871 Tyson Rd, Chilliwack, BC

Tzeachten Comm Hall 45855 Promontory Rd, Chilliwack, BC

Cultus Lake Comm School 71 Sunnyside Blvd, Cultus Lake, BC

Promontory Heights Comm School 46200 Stoneview Dr, Chilliwack, BC

Watson Elem School 45305 Watson Rd, Chilliwack, BC

East Chilliwack Elem School 49190 Chilliwack Central Rd, Chilliwack, BC

Rosedale Traditional Comm School 50850 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, BC

Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall 290 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs, BC

Ryder Lake Farmers & Womens Inst Hall 49265 Elk View Rd, Chilliwack, BC

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Advance Voting Places:

District Electoral Offices:

Agassiz Agricultural Assn Hall 6800 Pioneer Ave, Kent, BC Sat-Sun, Apr 29-30 Wed-Sat, May 3-6

210A-6640 Vedder Rd Chilliwack, BC (604) 824-8379

Tzeachten Comm Hall 45855 Promontory Rd, Chilliwack, BC Wed-Sat, May 3-6 Vedder Middle School 45560 South Sumas Rd, Chilliwack, BC Sat-Sun, Apr 29-30

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Every life matters, be safe The National Day of Mourning, held annually in Canada on April 28, is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy.

Statistics and beyond The most recent statistics from the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) tell us that in 2015, 852 workplace deaths were recorded in Canada. Among those dead were four young workers aged fifteen to nineteen years; and another eleven workers aged twenty to twentyfour years.

Add to these fatalities the 232,629 claims accepted for lost time due to a work-related injury or disease, including 8,155 from young workers aged fifteen to nineteen, and the fact that these statistics only include what is reported and accepted by the compensation boards, and it is safe to say that the total number of workers impacted is even higher.

What these numbers don’t show is just how many people are directly affected by these workplace tragedies. Each worker death impacts the loved ones, families, friends and coworkers they leave behind,

changing all of their lives forever.

Observance The National Day of Mourning is not only a day to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy, but also a day to renew the commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace and prevent further injuries, illnesses and deaths.

On April 28th the Canadian flag will fly at half-mast on Parliament Hill and on all federal government buildings.

Employers and workers will observe Day of Mourning in a variety of ways. Some light candles, lay wreaths, wear commemorative pins, ribbons or black armbands, and pause for a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m.

History In 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress, the Parliament of Canada passed the Workers Mourning Day Act making April 28 an official Day of Mourning. Today the Day of Mourning has since spread to about 100 countries around the world and is recognized as Workers’ Memorial Day, and as International Workers’ Memorial Day by

the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).

It is the hope of CCOHS that the annual observance of this day will help strengthen the resolve

to establish safe and healthy conditions in the workplace, and prevent further injuries and deaths. As much as this is a day to remember the dead, it is also a call to protect the living and make work a place to thrive.

This information was provided to the Herald by the Canadian Centre for Occupation Health and Safety It can be viewed online at: http://www.ccohs. ca/events/mourning/

The staff at the

MERRITT HERALD recognize the importance of the National Day of Mourning.

May we all remember those who lost their lives or were injured in a workplace tragedy and to stress safety as a priority in our workplace.

N.V.C.L. VALUE ADDED LUMBER REMANUFACTURING PLANT Please pause for a moment of silence on April 28th at 11:00 AM, for a day to remember and honour those who lost their lives or were injured due to a workplace tragedy, but to also renew our commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace.

.....Because every life counts! regards, Parm Sahota and staff

In memory of the 2 men who lost their lives in the log train derailment in Woss, BC Our deepest Condolences to their families and all affected by the accident.

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The USW is one of the largest private sector Unions in both Canada and North America with more than 225,000 members in Canada and more than 800,000 members continent-wide.

Today, more than ever, working people need strong, effective unions.

United Steelworkers is here for you.

Local 1-417 is based out of Kamloops, BC. Our Local Union represents over 1,400 members in many industries including: Sawmilling Wood products manufacturing Steel manufacturing Recycling Security Trucking Construction Machining, and more.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS OUTDOOR RECREATION

Sagebrush still closed Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Almost one year after the Sagebrush golf course was originally slated to be reopened under new ownership, the course remains closed with no opening date in sight.

The Herald reported last year that ongoing construction had forced the course’s owners — the Newmark Group — to The Sagebrush golf course did not open for the 2016 season. Cole Wagner/Herald push back their plans to have the course open for May 2016.

Last year marked the second play.

By September, it was clear that consecutive season the course “The past several months the course would not be ready had not been open to play. have been spent diving deeper in time for the 2016 season, In 2015, Sagebrush’s previinto the project and given us which precluded any chance ous owners sold the course to time to better understand all of the course opening before that Sagebrush has to offer, and the Newmark Group — but a spring 2017. series of zoning issues with the as a result we continue working In an email to the Herald on Thompson-Nicola Regional towards our goal of elevating April 21, Sagebrush general District held up the deal, leavSagebrush to the quality golf manager Scott Masse stated ing the course closed for the and lake resort community there is still no exact timeline entirety of the 2015 season as experience that we are striving in place to open the course for well. for,” stated Masse in the email.

MUNICIPAL BUSINESS

City now searching for a new manager Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The City of Merritt has parted ways with another senior manager.

Brad Gilbert is no longer working with the City of Merritt as the director of recreation and facilities, Chief Administrative Officer Shawn Boven confirmed to the Herald on April 21.

Boven declined to comment further, citing a confidentiality policy when dealing with employment matters.

“We do wish him all the best, of course,” added Boven.

Gilbert was with the city for less than a year having started his job in Merritt on May 2, 2016.

Gilbert came from Athabasca, Alta., where he worked previously as the general manager for the Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society.

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Wednesday, April 26

“Step Into the Spotlight” Talent Showcase All Grades 6:30-8:30 pm Merritt Secondary School, MPR

“Music Monday” A district wide collaborative band workshop 12:45-2:15pm Merritt Secondary School, MPR

“Jazz Dessert Night” with Vocals and Special Friends 7:30 – 9:00 pm Merritt Secondary School, MPR Tickets available through Vocal Jazz students

Thursday, April 27

“It’s Not Only Black and White” Art Show Grand Opening: 4-6 pm Courthouse Gallery Show continues thru May 5th Gallery Hours: Thurs - Sat 12-6 pm

“Murder in the Heir” An interactive murder mystery-comedy 7pm Merritt Secondary School, MPR Tickets available through Theatre 11/12 students

Monday, May 1

Friday, April 28

“What’s the Big Idea” SD58 Student Visual Art Display Opening Reception: 4-6 pm Merritt Civic Centre Show continues thru May 5th “Dreamcatcher” A Musical 1-3pm Merritt Civic Centre

Tuesday, April 25

“What’s the Big Idea” Arts Festival All events Free unless otherwise stated

Wednesday, May 3

“Artists Space Workshop” Open to MSS students 2-3 pm (Choice block) Merritt Secondary School, MPR

Tuesday, May 2

“An Enchanted Evening of Dance” 6:30-8:30 pm Merritt Civic Centre Featuring Spanish, Ballet, First Nations and more

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Friday, May 5

“The Student’s Eye” Photography Show Reception: 5-7pm Brambles Bakery Secret Door Gallery Continued from April 25th

Thursday, May 4

“A Celebration of Music” Showcasing the Naramata Singers, Kamloops Men’s Chorus, Nicola Valley Community Band and Love to Dance.

7-8:30 pm Merritt Civic Centre

Explore Merritt’s extraordinary art community

School District 58 is pleased to announce a district-wide Fine Arts Festival this spring called, “What’s the Big Idea!” The festival will take place from April 24th to May 5th, 2017 in both Princeton and Merritt.

Princeton and Merritt students, Fine Arts teachers, local artists, and community members have been busy planning this exciting celebration of the arts. The entire event is sponsored by School District 58 and is part of Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations.

The What’s the Big Idea! theme comes from B.C.s new curriculum which emphasizes building student success through collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. The Fine Arts are leaders in this area and we are excited to offer a wide array

of experiences. Community members of all ages are invited to come, participate, and celebrate the arts on all levels through dance, music, visual art, choral singing, musical theatre, drama, photography and other talents. We are also pleased to have several guests join us over the course of the week: The Kamloops Men’s Choir, the Naramata Singers and Nicola Valley Community Band, and Justin Glibbery and Friends Jazz Quartet from Penticton. One of the best experiences for learning is participating in passions that all ages enjoy. The festival will celebrate student work, as well as, give them an opportunity to join with others who have either continued their passion for the arts into adulthood, and even present and perform with some who have made the Arts their career.

In Princeton, the big night is an “open house style” evening event on Thursday, April 27th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Princeton Secondary School. Fine Arts from all Princeton schools will be highlighted that evening. Baking will be available for sale in the cafeteria. Proceeds from the bake sale, as well as, purchases of student art at the Art for Others event go towards JAE’s foster child. Other events planned that evening include art displays, theatre sports, Artist Trading Card making stations and live musical performances.

We would like to invite community members from both communities - of all ages - to join us in this first-ever event. Admission to events is FREE unless otherwise posted.

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MSS soccer girls settle for second again Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

For the second year in a row, the Merritt Secondary School Panthers girls’ soccer team had to settle for the runner-up position in their own Test of Mettle tournament on the weekend.

The Panthers finished up with the silver medal following a tremendous final match on Saturday afternoon that saw a very strong Pemberton Red Devils squad edge the host side 2-1.

Merritt actually took the early lead in the championship game, with a scintillating leftfooted strike by winger Emily Whitecross from 30 yards out in the first half.

The Red Devils responded with a vengeance, however, scoring

twice with the wind in the second half.

Merritt head coach Guy Dugas was far from disappointed with the performance of his troops in the final.

“That was a great effort out there, by everyone,” he told his players immediately after the game. “You should be very proud.”

Dugas went on to say that going into the gold-medal game, he thought his young team might be blanked 5-0 or 6-0. Falling by a single goal was a tremendous accomplishment against such a skilled side in his estimation.

“We managed to take time and space away from them, and keep it a close game.

[Pemberton’s] goals were quality goals — both of them,” said Dugas, who credited goalkeeper Kerragan

Selman with making several key stops for Merritt in the 40-minute match.

The Panthers earned a berth in the championship final thanks to a 4-0-1 record in round-robin play. Their only loss was to Fort St. James in a shootout.

Pemberton ran roughshod over their opponents in preliminiary action, going a perfect 5-0-0, and outscoring the opposition 13-2.

The Red Devils displayed tremendous passing proficiency, and made exceptional use of their goaltender throughout the two-day tournament.

The Panthers, for their part, showed great pace and communication up and down the line-up. Their backline was tough as nails, and the midfield and forwards very creative in

their attack.

Merritt’s next tournament is May 6 and 7 in Clearwater, followed

by May 12 and 13 in Osoyoos.

“We also have a playoff game on May 1 in Kamloops,” said Dugas.

“It will be a very big game for us. We don’t know yet who we will be playing.”

The Merritt Secondary School girls’ soccer team, coached

by Guy Dugas, was in great form on the weekend in their home tournament. (Top right) Emmanuelle Dugas shields the ball against a Fraser Lake player, while teammates Shayla Worin (left) and Amber Lorette look on. (Right) Haley Nelson deftly brings the ball under control. Goalkeeper Kerragan Selman makes one of her many fine stops on the weekend. (Below) Mr. Ferguson’s Grade 8 French class makes an attempt at a wave during the game between Merritt and Hope on Friday afternoon. Ian Webster/Herald

Youth soccer season underway Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Youth Soccer Association’s first week of scheduled games began on April 18, with matches involving Grade 2/3 and Grade 8+ teams.

The following night, it was the Grade 4/5 and Grade 6/7 squads that took centre stage at the Central School fields.

The opening week wrapped up with Timbits and K/1 players in action on the Thursday night at Voght Park.

Despite the less-than-

ideal weather conditions, play on all three days at all the venues was spirited.

The MYSA only releases the scores of games in the oldest three divisions, and these will be published in the Merritt Herald on a weekly basis. Due to print deadlines, each week’s scores will show up in the following week’s edition of the paper.

The MYSA has over 300 registered participants, ranging in age from four to 16. The youth soccer season runs from April until late June.

Merritt Youth Soccer Association

WEEK 1 SCORES GR. 4-5 Orange Crush 5 Golden Gladiators 1

Blues 4 Whitecaps 1 GR. 6-7 White 3 Light Blues 2

GR. 8+ Greens 11 Light Blues 6 The Grade 8+ division game on April 18 at the MSS playing field turned out to be quite a goalfest, with no fewer than 18 successful strikes. The Green team roared out to a 7-0 first-half lead, then hung on for dear life, as the Light Blue squad rallied with six goals of their own.

The final outcome was 11-7 in favour of Green. (Right) Light Blues’ Franco Lugo Meza and Greens’ Sebastian Douglas-Myram contest the ball during Tuesday’s action.

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Panthers in tough versus Valleyview Vikes Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Two of the games five tries came in the final minute of the game on Monday, as the visiting Valleyview Vikes edged the host MSS Panthers 15-10 in high school girls’ rugby action at Voght Park.

After Merritt’s Justice Aspinall made it 10-10 with only seconds left on the clock, the Vikes took the ensuing kick-off and scored a try of their own on the last play before the final whistle.

It was that kind of game, as the two teams kept it close throughout the match, with lots of robust play in tight quarters, especially by the forward groups.

While the Vikes were able to dominate the scrums and mauls for

the better part of the game, the Panthers had a good day rucking over the ball.

Both teams came into Monday’s contest a little banged up and short-staffed. Valleyview lost a couple of starters to injury during a seven-aside tournament on the weekend, while Merritt’s top scrum half, Taylor Nichols, has been sidelined for a couple of weeks now, and a few other key members of the team were absent because of the district talent show taking place the same day.

MSS head coach Erica Martindale regarded the situation as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.

“It gave us a chance to use some of our new, less-experienced players in different situations,”

the coach said. “I think the whole team did fabulously well. We kept the score a lot closer than it was in our first meeting with [Valleyview].”

In addition to the rucking, Martindale was very happy with her side’s tackling, noting that several of her rookies really got ‘engaged’ in the action.

Merritt’s other try was scored by veteran Keisha Henry early in the game.

Both Henry and fellow back Jamie Neill had long runs in the second half that almost led to successful tries before the ball was turned over.

Merritt’s Jamie Neill runs the ball forward during high school girls’ rugby action against Valleyview Secondary from Kamloops on Monday. Ian Webster/Herald

MINOR LACROSSE

Thunder peewees win twice Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Nicola Valley Thunder peewee lacrosse team had a very successful week with a pair of lopsided wins.

On April 19, the team traveled to Kamloops and came away with a 12-1 victory over the Jr. Rattlers.

Lucas Schmid and Gavin Shackelly each recorded a hat trick, while Jalen McRae and Keagan McGifford both had a pair of goals.

Singles came from Carter Shackelly and Simon McGifford.

On Sunday, the local peewees hosted Kelowna, and downed the Kodiaks 14-0.

Schmid led the scoring again with four goals, followed by Keagan McGifford (3), Simon McGifford (2), Simon Cisco, Austyn Streek, McRae and Rylan Falcone.

The Nicola Valley novices had a tougher time of things on the weekend, losing 7-1 to North Okanagan in Armstrong. Nathan

Skotnicki had the Thunder’s only goal.

The Nicola Valley Thunder peewees got seven goals from their captain, Lucas Schmid, in a pair of wins on the weekend. Ian Webster/Herald

Merritt & District Tennis Club president Harbans Sandu chases down the ball while playing partner Patrick Farmer looks on, during men’s doubles Ice Breaker tournament action at the MDTC courts located adjacent to the Merritt Golf & Country Club on Saturday. The next tournament date is May 13 and 14. Ian Webster/Herald

THE SPORTS TICKER

What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

April 28-30

Ladies Volleyfest, Collettville, CMS and MSS Schools

Apr. 29-30

Mike Gill Steer Riding/Chute Dogging Clinic, Rodeo Grounds, Collettville

May 1

Nicola Valley Skating Club AGM, NVIT, 6 p.m.

May 3

MSS Jr. Boys Rugby, Voght Park, 5 p.m.

May 5

SD 58 Elementary Schools Rugby Tournament

May 11

Nicola-Canford Elementary Track Meet

May 12

Merritt Central Elementary Track Meet

May 13-14 Mother’s Day Weekend Slo-Pitch Tournament, Central Park May 13-14

MDTC Singles Tennis Tournament

May 17

Merritt Bench Elementary Track Meet

May 18

Collettville Elementary Track Meet

May 19

Diamond Vale Elementary Track Meet

May 20-21

Stock Car Racing, Merritt Speedway, 2 p.m.

May 27-28

MDTC Doubles Tennis Tournament

June 2

SD 58 District Elementary Track Meet

June 4

Kidz Tri Triathlon

June 10

Cow Trail Classic Mountain Bike Race

June 10

Stock Car Racing, Merritt Speedway, 6 p.m.

June 16

Black’s Pharmacy Sr. Men’s Golf Tournament

June 17

Flat Track M/C Racing, Merritt Spoeedway

July 7-9

Coquihalla Open Ladies Golf Tournament

July 8-9

Little Britches Rodeo, Rodeo Grounds, Collettville

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The Annual Community Yard Sale is being held Saturday, May 6 from 9am-2pm at the Quilchena Store parking lot, 22 km north of Merritt on Hwy 5A. There will be some antiques and collectibles. Call 250-378-9127.

The Home based Business Market will be held on May 6 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Merritt Civic Centre Vendors please register at Home Business Market (facebook) or call Sue at 250-936-8577

LOVE TO DANCE

Spanish Flamenco dancers will be performing three this week on May 1 at the Merritt Civic at 6:30 pm at the School District #58’s Arts Festival. On May 4 join them a the Merritt Civic Centre at 6:30 pm for an evening of music with two visiting choirs and the community band performing. Don’t miss these dancers performing to vibrant fiery rhythms from Spain.

GARAGE SALE

Baillie House Spring Garage Sale, Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information call 250-378-0349. We have created a donation jar for the Kengard fire survivors if anyone wishes to donate cash.

It will be deposited in the appropriate bank account or given to Emergency Services to disperse. Also we will work to help anyone from Kengard who needs household items.

CONAYT BINGO

Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.

Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. We also work to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-5190.

COMMUNITY CHOIR

The Merritt Community Choir is started its spring season on Monday, Jan.23 at 7:00 pm. Meeting at Colletteville school, please use the Birch Ave. entrance. Fun new music will be presented. New members are welcome to come out for an evening of enjoyment. For more information please contact Ellen at 250-378-9899 or Barb at 250-378-2678.

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My Family: Stories that bring us together is an engaging way to capture and preserve your family story. We’ll help you record family information, including photos, names, dates, and precious family stories. Drop by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2451 Spring Bank Ave. any Thursday from either 2:00 to 4:00 pm or 6:30 to 8:30 pm. For more information contact Al Thompson at 250-212-9868.

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Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

MASONS

Masons meet every fourth Monday of the month.

Seventh Day Adventist Church

2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-2339 Bible Study: 9:30 • Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

PENSION BREAKFAST

Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day Breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 am at 2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC. Everyone is invited.

Elders eat at no charge. For more information call 250378-5107. Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

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Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am

It’s Technical Literacy for Seniors at MSS Wednesday’s from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Room #17 at MSS. Call 250378-5131 FMI. Seniors can also block time with Anne at the Merritt Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 250-378-4737 to book an appointment.

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Volunteer and help build skills and confidence in young readers. Literacy Merritt and Nicola Valley Society is seeking French and English speaking volunteers for the One to One children’s literacy program in local elementary schools. Volunteer 1.5 hrs/wk for 12 wks. 2016-17 sessions run Oct. to Feb. and Feb. to May. Attend a 2-3 hr training session and school orientation early Oct. Contact Kelly Reid, Literacy Outreach Coordinator at literacymerritt@gmail.com or call 250-378-7844.

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In Loving memory of Troy Donald Drown Nov 24, 1971 - Apr 29, 2016

MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY Death is the biggest and most overwhelming question of life. When you are with someone who is nearing death, it can be hard to know what to say.

I thought of you today, but that is nothing new I thought of you yesterday and the days before that too.

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I think of you in silence I often speak your name.

All I have is memories and your picture in a frame.

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Coming Events 50th Grad Reunion Gladstone Secondary School Class of 1967 Date: June 24, 2017 in Burnaby B.C. For further information contact Doreen: doreensutherland67@ gmail.com or 604-437-1253

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LUMBER GRADERS, WELDERS, CARPENTERS, CLASS 1 DRIVERS & HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS REQUIRED WITH EXPERIENCE Excellent wages depending on experience. Steady employment Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C. 250-378-6161

Lower Nicola Indian Band HELP WANTED Position Title: Reception, Full Time Department: Administration Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Reports to: LNIB Executive Assistant Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: • Grade 12 diploma required. • Excellent communication skills • Clerical experience • Operate multi-line telephone system • Take detailed messages • Create and modify documents using 0LFURVRIW 2IÀFH SURJUDPV • 3HUIRUP ÀOLQJ DQG RWKHU DGPLQLVWUDWLYH duties as required • B.C. License recommended • Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux language is a prerequisite.

Deadline: May 3, 2017 at 2:00 PM Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: Mail: Lower Nicola Indian Band Executive Assistant 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC V1 K OA7 E-mail: hr@lnib.net Fax: (250) 378 - 6188 The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all WKRVH ZKR DSSO\ KRZHYHU RQO\ TXDOLĂ€HG candidates will be considered for an interview.

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Job Opportunity Case Aide/Data Entry Clerk We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the above captioned position. The Case Aide/Data Entry Clerk will be responsible to and report to the Team Leader.

Duties will include but limited to: • Collaborate with the team leader for maintaining FOLHQW ÀOHV • Acknowledges After Hours Alerts and transfer ÀOHV • Compose correspondence/documents for signature • Perform basic management of hard and HOHFWURQLF ÀOHV • Access information from ICM and maintain computer data base • 3UHSDUH DUFKLYHG ÀOHV IRU RII VLWH VWRUDJH • Compile statistical information on a regular basis 4XDOLÀFDWLRQV • Must have strong computer skills and be familiar with database • Ability to understand logical processes and be detail-oriented • Experience in gathering data, compiling information and preparing reports • Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing • Previous experience in a delegated agency or college graduate an asset • 0XVW EH à H[LEOH WR ZRUN HQYLURQPHQW • Have a valid drivers license and must complete a criminal record check Salary: Dependent on experience.

Please submit letter of application, resume and 2 reference letters (one must be from a previous employer) no later than May 11, 2017 at 4:00 p. m. to: Nlha’7kapmx Child and Family Services Society P. O. Box 567, Lytton, B. C. V0K 1Z0 Thank you for your interest, only those short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Lower Nicola Indian Band Position Title: Recreation Assistant – Post Secondary Student Department: Human Services Hours: 30-35 Hours Per Week Start Date: May 8, 2017 Term: Temporary May 8, 2017 to Aug. 25, 2017 Wage: Negotiable Reports to: Recreation Coordinator Summary of responsibilities Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and participating in recreational programs and events for Lower Nicola Indian Band members.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities • Excellent communication and high energy while working with youth • Must be willing to take courses related WR UHFUHDWLRQ LH 6NLSSHU WUDLQLQJ ÀUVW DLG and AED courses • Must be willing to participate in overnight trips with recreation programs • Organize fundraising events for the recreation department special events • Overtime and weekend work may be required • A strong team worker with a great work ethic, self-starter and able to work independently 4XDOLÀFDWLRQV • High school completion with one to two years related work experience, or an appropriate combination of education and experience, preferable with First Nation’s community services • Must be returning to University or College in the fall • Must have valid, unrestricted Class 4 Driver’s license • Computer competency in Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher software • Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux language • Must be willing to produce a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check Deadline to apply: May 1, 2017 Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter complete with references, specifying the position you are applying for.

Complete Job Description can be obtained by contacting the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

Apply to: Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 E-mail: hr@lnib.net Fax: 250-378-6188 The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all WKRVH ZKR DSSO\ KRZHYHU RQO\ TXDOLĂ€HG candidates will be considered for an interview.

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Key Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Health & Social Director, the Child Protection Worker’s role is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and to preserve the family unit. This position will provide prevention and supportive programming, in collaboration with community agencies and support systems. The Child Protection Worker is responsible for providing family-centred education, awareness and prevention strategies together with strength-based interventions and supports aimed at promoting the well-being of children, youth and families.

Responsibilities include: • Developing and implementing prevention strategies, working in collaboration with the Health & Social Team, Upper Nicola Band support systems such as the Grandmother’s Group, and local community agencies. • Providing child protection and case management services in collaboration with delegated agencies and in compliance with the Family Services and Child Welfare Acts and Regulations legislation, including the Child, Family and Community Service Act, the Adoptions Act and the Family Relations Act. QualiďŹ cations and Experience • Must have an undergraduate Degree in Social Work. • Must have 1-2 years experience in child protection and social work and experience in working with First Nations families.

Key Competencies • Excellent client assessment, interviewing, crisis intervention, and case management skills, including ability to investigate complex family situations and assess risk. • Demonstrated experience in education and awareness and prevention strategies and program development. • Knowledge of family dynamics and counselling skills. • Understanding of Conflict Management and Conflict Resolutions • Interviewing and group facilitation skills. • High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion. • Ability to take initiative, plan, develop, implement and evaluate plans, programs, and services • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and independently.

Closing Date: May 12, 2017 Only those shortlisted will be contacted for interview, please submit your resume to: Attention: Brenda Ned, Upper Nicola Community Health Services Please send Application by mail: Box 3700, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 or Fax: 250-378-6365 • Email: health@uppernicola.com

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