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THE DOG DAYS OF SPRING This dog’s bravery was no joke on Tuesday, April 1 (April Fool’s Day) when it got a dog’s eye view of Garcia Street from atop the Nimble Thimble and Merritt Printing building at the corner of Granite and Garcia. Emily Wessel/Herald

Tagline tanked, options open By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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It’s back to the drawing board for Merritt’s logo and tagline. The city will be changing the highly contested phrase “Country with attitude,” Coun. Kurt Christopherson told the Herald. “It’s not going to be ‘Country with attitude,’ it’ll be a different approach,” Christopherson said. At the regular council meeting on March 25, council addressed a deferred

motion to continue to examine the brand “Merritt – Country with attitude” as presented by the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), but also to accept alternate proposals from the public at large for consideration in the City of Merritt’s re-branding process. Christopherson, who originally proposed the motion, altered it. “I’ve changed my motion slightly to read that council continue to examine the brand process as presented by TOTA while accepting

input from the public at large for consideration in the City of Merritt’s rebranding,” Christopherson said. The motion was approved unanimously. Merritt Mayor Susan Roline said the ‘Country with attitude’ tagline came out prematurely, and because the process of fully developing the new brand is still about a month away, council wanted to have that process completed before establishing any official tagline. She said they will still seek further input from the public

before completion of the branding. Roline said opportunities for the public to give more input will be advertised on the city’s webpage and the city page in the Merritt Herald. “The community really didn’t care for “Country with attitude,’” Christopherson told the Herald. Merritt resident Dawn Chypyha, who has been circulating a petition against the tagline in Merritt and the Nicola Valley, said it has collected over 1,000 signatures.

Businesses targeted in robberies On March 31 around 8:30 p.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a call at the Olde Barley Market on Quilchena Avenue. Staff advised that a white male approximately six feet tall came into the store with an orange hoodie and a white mask obstructing his face. The male appeared to be carrying an unidentified item in his hand and was confronted by the clerk. The male hesitated and then fled from the scene. RCMP searched the area and located the hoodie and mask in a dumpster nearby. Staff was not harmed in the confrontation and nothing was taken but police are seeking any information from the public on this instance. Lotto tickets, cash taken from gas station Approximately two hours later, Merritt RCMP received a call from the Petro-Canada gas station on Voght Street at gasoline alley. The business was closed and staff was cleaning up for the evening when three males entered the front door wearing dark clothing, hoodies and balaclavas. Two males stayed in the front with a large bat or stick while the third male went behind the counter and grabbed a large quantity of cash and lotto tickets. The three males then fled the store on foot. Police dog services were called to attend and tracked the males to a nearby subdivision before losing the scent. The file is still under investigation and police are asking for anyone with information on these or any other crimes to please contact the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262 or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Changes to utility billing lead council briefs Residents can expect to pay utility bills semiannually starting April 30 if council approves amendments to a billing bylaw at its next meeting. Last Tuesday, council approved the first three readings for proposed amendments to the billing cycle for user fee bylaws pertaining to residential water works, sewer and garbage services. The change would make it so utility bills for those services are split into two equal payments, one due April 30 and the other on October 31. Bills paid within

30 days of the invoice pay the same fee, but after 30 days incur an increase of 10 per cent. Deputy financial services manager Ben Currie told council splitting up the bill will alleviate the burden of paying the full year’s bill all at once and increase communication with residents by giving them an invoice in the spring and fall. Currie told the Herald if the amendments are adopted on April 8, residents can expect their first utility bill at the end of the month totalling $340.46, due May 31.

Temporary Tim Hortons during renos City council approved a development permit allowing the Merritt Tim Hortons to conduct renovations that will give the store the look of a cafe. The company is spending $600,000 to make changes to its interior and exterior as part of its ‘maintenance’ program. As the store undergoes renovations, a stationary trailer set up in its parking lot will provide customers with their coffee fix, though other products will be limited. The renovations are scheduled to begin

BE PART OF THE EXCITEMENT! LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS The Merritt Country Run Committee is looking for fun, outgoing people who want to help plan next year’s run. The committee will meet once a month. The next meeting will be held

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Rebekah Lodge reaches 100 years By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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In an age where technology seems to be the connection of choice between people, it seems fewer and fewer seek out fraternal organizations. But the connection between Merritt and the local Patricia Rebekah Lodge is still going strong. Patricia Rebekah Lodge #33 celebrated its centennial last month by hosting about 40 people from lodges around the region. The major milestone was commemorative of the meetings that started it all way back in March of 1914. Those interested in establishing a Patricia Rebekah Lodge in Merritt held a meeting one day, and by the next, there were 20 applications to process for membership. By the end of that year, 48 members had joined the Rebekahs. The Rebekahs are a sister service club to the Independent Order of the Oddfellows, a fraternal organization that has members in 19 countries. Members of the organization can belong to any faith, but are united by the belief in a supreme being. The group is named for the biblical figure Rebekah, with her kind and caring heart. Over the years, the Rebekahs have supported numerous local projects such as Christmas hampers, the Heart and Stroke Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Bike and

The 2014 officers of the Patricia Rebekah Lodge #33: (back row, from left) Barb Grimshire, Shirley Nutbrown, Del Lawrence, Grace Mader, Sharon Kyser, Mary Padley, Loretta Heroux, Donna Vasko, Phyllis Riley, (front row) Paula Kirchner and Bev Stanich. Submitted

Long-time Patricia Rebekah Lodge #33 members (from left) Phyllis Riley, Del Lawrence and Mary Dickie (62 years). Submitted

the Berta Fraser Day Centre. Members visit with the sick and delivered meals on wheels for years. They also continue to provide a bursary to a student graduating from MSS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do a lot of good around town and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always broadcast it,â&#x20AC;? said Phyllis Riley, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a member of the club for 61 years.

Today, Riley is the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warden, and looks after the regalia and makes sure the meeting room is in order. Those meetings take place on the second and fourth Monday of each month except July and August at the Merritt lawn bowling club house. The former local Oddfellows and their long-

standing sisters have quite a storied history in town involving their meeting places. In the early 1920s, the Oddfellows had built their first hall, but a fire at the back of the hall in 1945 would result in the building being totally demolished. It was rebuilt and a lodge room added in the lower hall, but another disastrous fire would strike on Halloween night in 1965. Although another hall was built yet again, it would prove to be hard to maintain financially. At that time, Merritt was booming and other organizationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; halls were springing up. In the 1970s, the Oddfellowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; membership declined to only five, and

the Oddfellows had to sell their hall. The new owners eventually sold the hall and property to the City of Merritt, which turned it into Spirit Square. The five members gave up their charter and transferred to the Kamloops lodge. While all that was going on, the Rebekah sisters rented various halls and continued to meet in membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes. One of their meeting places, the downstairs of the Grasslands Hotel, would prove to be yet another fiery hurdle for the club to overcome. In 2007, the fire that completely gutted the Grasslands Hotel and resulted in its demolition would also swallow everything the Rebekahs had, including their piano, an altar built by Brother Frank Muldowan, and their original Bible â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which had survived the other two fires. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last one was the worst one. We lost all our stuff in that fire,â&#x20AC;? Riley said. But Patricia would carry on, as furniture and other donations from other lodges came to the rescue. Today, she said the group averages about 15 or 16 people a meeting, and is typically in the 20s for membership. They still have their social hour, of course, after the meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business. Riley said the group is always seeking new members, and membership is open to men as well.

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Miss Bond, District Deputy President of the Rebekah Assembly of British Columbia, Independent order of Oddfellows, will visit Merritt next Monday, Feb. 23, for the purpose of instituting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patriciaâ&#x20AC;? by which name the local lodge will be known. There are a large number of Rebekahs resident in

our city and all are confident that the new organization will be as creditable to the Oddfellows Order as the subordinate lodge has proved since its inception some 18 months ago. The District Deputy President will be accompanied by her suite of Assembly Officers from Kamloops and the institution ceremony, which all sojourning Rebekahs are urged to attend, will take place in the Oddfellows

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Hall on Monday evening at 8 p.m. On Tuesday afternoon, the Rebekah degree will be conferred on a number of candidates, while at 7 p.m., the Oddfellows will undergo the ordeal. Later in the evening, the two lodges, Oddfellows and Rebekahs, will convene together for a social session and active committees are now working to make this a memorable occasion for the Oddfellows order in the city of Merritt.

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CITY OF MERRITT JOB POSTING

Lifeguard/Instructor The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Casual Lifeguard/Instructors, at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre. Hours of work may include weekend, evening and daytime shifts. Wage Rate is $18.78 per hour plus 16% in lieu of benefits as per the Collective Agreement.

Smart Step finalizes summer plans The youth association is starting to finalize summer plans. Grant applications for youth employment and event sponsorship have been completed and Smart Step is awaiting notification. Smart Step will be partnering with Pacific Sport this summer to offer weekly

games and activities in community and school parks to neighbourhood kids. As well, Smart Step was successful in its application to United Way TNC for youth initiative funding that will cover costs and provide training for the community clean up week.

Shelter accessed nearly 500 times The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regular council meeting agenda from March 25. Community policing report The community development co-ordinator continues to work from the community policing office (CPO), evaluating housing needs as well as managing the extreme weather shelter. The shelter has been open since November 1, 2013 and continues to be accessed

by people requiring assistance. To date, the shelter statistics are as follows: Total overnight guests: November 2013, 54 December 2013, 50 January 2014, 98 February 2014, 112. Total to date: 314 Total shelter accessed: November 2013, 75 December 2013, 88 January 2014, 148 February 2014, 159. Total to date: 470

Unfortunately, BC Housing advised that “there are currently no provincial funding programs available to support a financial grant commitment from BC Housing” for the proposal that was submitted. Although disappointing, we will continue to work with community partners to achieve our goal of supportive housing in the community.

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.

Mayor’s DROP IN SESSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Community Room Downstairs at City Hall.

Come down and meet the Mayor. This is your opportunity to bring forth ideas on how we can make Merritt a better place to live and do business, ask questions about something you don’t understand or if something has transpired that you have not received a proper resolution with.

CITY OF MERRITT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.

For complete job posting details, please visit www.merritt.ca Cover letters with attached resume’s and copies of qualifications should be submitted no later than 4:00pm Friday, April 04, 2014 to: Carole Fraser City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street P.O. Box 189 Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 cfraser@merritt.ca

POSITION: Summer Student Employment Opportunity Position Summary The position will be required to perform general labour duties. Salary The 2014 pay rate as per the CUPE Collective Agreement is $13.25 per hour, plus 16% in lieu of benefits. Hours of Work This is a full time seasonal position. Please see our website at www.merritt.ca for full details Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualifications and proof of required licenses/certificates/degrees will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m., April 11, 2014 by: Carole Fraser, Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Gov’t restarts forest licence review Vancouver. Details will be posted on the consultation website when they are finalized.

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VICTORIA – Former B.C. chief forester Jim Snetsinger is leading a public discussion this spring about converting volume-based logging licences to area-based tenures, a proposal the B.C. government backed away from before last spring’s election. Forests Minister Steve Thomson announced the consultation this week and released a discussion paper for comment on a new website, engage. gov.bc.ca/foresttenures that will collect comments until May 30. About 60 per cent of the logging on Crown land in B.C. is through volume-based forest licences, which give companies permission to cut a specified volume in the licence area. Thomson said the proposed change to area-based licences is to encourage companies to make longer-term investment in planting and silviculture to increase future productivity on Crown land. Area-based licences give the holder exclusive access, instead of competing with other

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The City of Merritt has approved the first three readings for an elections procedure bylaw, which comes in response to February’s election process being questioned. There were complaints from candidate scrutineers over the size of the voting room, bleed from pens used to mark ballots and being temporarily removed from the voting room. “No one was barred from the count. What I had asked the scru-

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logging companies, each licensed to take a set volume of wood from the same forest. Thomson said the proposal is to help deal with the widespread damage left behind by the mountain pine beetle infestation that is causing a decline in timber supply for decades to come. NDP forests critic Norm Macdonald said the experience with existing area-based tenures, called tree farm licences, is that they have not improved forest stewardship. About

15 per cent of B.C. lumber production is from tree farm licences, and the ministry can’t show evidence that they are better managed, he said. Many of the existing tree farm licences are on the B.C. coast, where log exports have increased. Macdonald said B.C.’s big forest companies have lobbied Premier Christy Clark for the change, which effectively privatizes large tracts of Crown forest, and now the forests ministry is being

directed to implement the change. Snetsinger said he worked with volumebased and area-based licences as B.C.’s chief forester, where he was responsible for setting annual allowable cut from 2004 to 2012. They have their supporters and detractors, and Snetsinger said he will hear from them all. The consultation tour will have stops in Nanaimo, Kamloops, Prince George, Quesnel, Burns Lake, Williams Lake, Smithers, Dawson Creek, Cranbrook and

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tineers to do was to leave the voting room so that the tables could be restructured to allow for the 45 people that wanted to come in to witness the count,” City of Merritt deputy clerk Carole Fraser said. After consulting an advisory officer from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development on the matter, Fraser, the chief elections officer for the byelection, said she was informed there was no infraction. Fraser said she was advised one of the

scrutineers should have witnessed the tag that was placed on the ballot box to seal it. “She also suggested that 45 people is way too many people to have in the voting room when the count is done. There was never a contention about the decision of the election or the count, it was more on process,” Fraser said. The procedure bylaw comes in an effort to correct any errors so they are not repeated, Fraser told council at its regular meeting on March 25.

“What this bylaw does [is] it just clears up the procedure. There’s a lot of things that have been added to this bylaw to clarify the procedure for the voting process,” Fraser told council. In the past, the city had to pass a new bylaw every time an election or byelection was held. Establishing this procedure bylaw will eliminate that need and shorten the process of readying for a voting opportunity.

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Saturday, February 22: 10:00 A.M. – Three Steps That Lead an Atheist to God – Personal Journey 11:00 A.M. – Two Christianities: A Response to Richard Dawkins 12:30 P.M. – Fellowship Vegetarian Meal – all invited Free afternoon

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An invitation to all gardeners and would-be gardeners Spring MEETING Wednesday, April 23 Merritt Library 6:30pm To Obtain a Garden Plot in 2014 x Fill out the form (below) and drop it off at Baillie House (2202 Voght St., Merritt) during their regular operating hours. x Cost of garden plot is $25.00/year. This fee must be paid at the time of registration. This fee includes the annual $5 membership fee in the Nicola Valley Community Gardens Society and the $10 damage deposit.

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HERALD OPINION Land reserve divided, not conquered By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett has done what I reported last November he was doing: seizing the horns of the sacred cow that is the Agricultural Land Reserve. Henceforth there shall be two land reserves. The Island, South Coast and Okanagan, which produce 85 per cent of B.C.’s total farm revenue on 10 per cent of protected land, retains its strict antidevelopment rules. In the much larger area Bennett likes to call “beyond Hope,” nonfarm uses will be considered to help maintain the many economically marginal farmers. This is the Interior, Kootenay and North, where development pressure is mostly an urban myth. In remote areas, ALR diktats with no relation to reality are routinely ignored. Political critics were quick to call this a BC Liberal hidden agenda to pave the ALR for their developer pals. Certainly neither party’s 2013 platform talked about the ALR, although BC Liberal leadership candidates Kevin Falcon and Mike de Jong promised relief from its more senseless bureaucracy to Peace country farmers in 2011. When the zone plan was revealed last week, media went to ALR pioneer Harold Steves, the hero of all Lower Mainlanders who try to tell northern farmers what to do. “My real fear is that they want to open the door for fracking and natural gas and oil,” Steves said. I’ve got bad news for the socialist sage of south Richmond. Oil and gas companies have operated on farmland since before the ALR was created in 1974.

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Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS Amid all the new information coming forward from the damning audits of the Portland Hotel Society, I got to wondering how these transgressions happen. It seems like many people almost expect those with access to public coffers to misuse them. Are we that cynical? Are others that greedy? Is it that simple? It can’t be that only

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people who have lived greed-filled lives came to be involved with the PHS. Why should work in the non-profit sector attract people who are any different in terms of their predisposition to greed than a random selection of people from other sectors of the economy? Maybe the “bad apple” theory is at play here. Some studies have found that the higher someone’s corporate rank or salary, the more readily they rate greed as a positive trait. Looking out for number one isn’t all that bad; after all, it’s how we adapt and thrive in times of strife. But there are other theories of corruption, which include organizational culture theories: those that assert that a group culture leads to a particular mental state that

leads to corrupt behaviour; theories of clashing moral values, which posit the causes of corruption are reflected in the society as a whole and what it favours with its norms; and public administration ethos theories, which blend societal and organizational pressures and typically channel lack of attention to integrity issues on the public official. At least eight companies created by the Portland Hotel Society to deal with things from cleaning to pest control owe the society about $500,000. The audits pointed out that several of the companies are owned or run by people who are also involved with the PHS. A PHS employee owns DTES Janitorial Services, for which he purchased cleaning supplies on a

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personal credit card and sold them back to PHS for huge markups. In 2012, six of the eight companies paid $37,000 more in fees to the PHS than the PHS recorded as revenue. You see why these activities raise concern and more question marks for auditors and members of the public who take interest in the goings-on of their tax dollars. Greed is a behaviour that could be explained by people being driven to things that bring them pleasure or satisfaction, which often includes money. Give people access to money without regular oversight and a long and winding road to consequences (which includes severance packages, the details of which have not

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been publicly released) and put a couple of degrees of separation between them and that money and watch what happens. Add in the attempt at justification because of the “good work” the PHS does for some of this country’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens, and you have a recipe for opportunistic corruption — without even touching on what’s going on behind the scenes in terms of organizational pressures. Although the burning question for the provincial government — which is supposed to oversee spending in its contracts with various organizations — is how to set this debacle straight, it is also charged with the task of looking at what influenced this to prevent it from happening again.

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Common sense usurped by regulation DAN ALBAS View from the HILL I have written in previous reports and spoken on the temporary foreign worker program in the House of Commons. The feedback from constituents for a number of years has been consistent in supporting tighter regulations that ensure Canadians are provided the first opportunity for employment and that those who become temporary foreign workers are not abused or taken advantage of. Recent regulatory changes have also supported these principles and up until recently, most citizens were strongly in support of enhanced regulation in this area.

Unfortunately, a situation has arisen in the community of Merritt where changes to the temporary foreign worker program and compliance issues could result in the loss of a community dance instructor from South Africa. For privacy reasons, there is considerable information that I cannot share that has led to these challenges. However, in my view, this process is currently failing the community of Merritt. I have long maintained that there must be a balance between regulatory oversight and acknowledging what the real circumstances are. To date in this instance, regulatory oversight appears to be usurping common sense and regrettably the temporary foreign worker program does not provide the same avenues for reconsideration that are available under other immigration programs.

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‘The Merritt situation demonstrates that when a community does strongly support the temporary foreign worker program, the program lacks the ability to recognize that.’ — OKANAGAN-COQUIHALLA MP DAN ALBAS

In summary, the Merritt situation demonstrates that when a community does strongly support the temporary foreign worker program, the program lacks the ability to recognize that. This is something we need to change. Much of my work in Ottawa over the past weeks and in particular this week has been to attempt to find an avenue to rectify this situation within the framework of government that must treat compliance issues with the temporary foreign worker program in a fair and

equitable way. This is an issue that I will continue to actively work on. On the subject of employment-related matters, as of April 1, the plastic Social Insurance Cards (SIN cards) we are all familiar with will no longer be issued by the Government of Canada. Instead of a plastic SIN card, applicants will receive a paper letter that contains a SIN number. There is no fee to apply for this new paper-issued SIN number. One frequently asked question by those keen to join the workforce is at what

age a young person can apply to receive a SIN number. The answer is anyone who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident 12 years of age or older can apply for a SIN number. One final question I have received this week is in regards to recent claims that the federal government is cutting $36 billion from health care. These claims are misleading and false. In reality, the federally budgeted health transfers to Canadian provinces and territories will increase annually. To be clear, each year, the provincial governments and territories will receive more funds from the federal government then the previous year. Currently, health transfers from the federal government are at a record level of $32 billion per year. By the end of the decade, health transfers will surpass $40 billion. What will be changing in 2017 is how

the funding formula is calculated for health transfers. After 2017, the transfer formula will be based on a threeyear moving average of nominal gross domestic product, with a guaranteed minimum increase to health transfer funding of at least three per cent per year. In other words, each year, a province will continue to receive more funds than the previous year. Thus, there is a guaranteed annual increase to the provinces and territories and not a cut in funding as was done by previous federal governments. If you have a comment, question or concern on any matter before the House of Commons please do not hesitate to contact me at dan.albas@parl. gc.ca or toll-free at 1-800-665-8711.

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ALR division urban problems thrust on farms From Page 6 Conspiracy buffs should read the delegation agreement that took effect just weeks after last May’s election, giving the Oil and Gas Commission authority to administer wells, pipelines and waste pits on farmland. If the ALR interferes with the prescribed handling of drilling waste, it interferes with safety measures. University of the Fraser Valley “food security” professor Lenore Newman went on CKNW to refute what she called “unin-

formed arguments,” and then offered one of her own. This two-zone change is connected to the exclusion of large tracts of Peace land for the Site C dam, she said. Actually, the government exempted that project last December using the longstanding “provincial interest” provision, so this phase of the alleged capitalist plot against farmland has no effect on Site C. Steves is also concerned about second homes being built beyond Hope, and later sold rather than being

destroyed as is the current disastrous rule. He warns that farmers might end up with “non-farm neighbours,” or as we like to call them up north, “neighbours.” Again, this is an urban problem projected onto rural B.C., where costly restrictions mainly serve to accelerate the depopulation of rural and remote areas. Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington is livid about the legislation, which has no effect on loss of farmland in her constituency. The

growing federally regulated port supersedes provincial laws, and the Tsawwassen First Nation is growing a big shopping centre on its treaty land. Aboriginal entrepreneurs are also starting to force big-box development on southern Vancouver Island, home of the purest of the pure left. This is where farmers can’t even protect themselves against deer. The most damning charge is that the six regional ALR panels now in place are open to cor-

ruption under new rules. Panel members have always been cabinet appointments, but currently they have to be from outside the region so they are less likely to hand out exemptions to their friends. That is certainly something to keep an eye on. So is the status of B.C. farms, where the average farmer age is 56 and rising, and half of farms have income less than $10,000 a year. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Doctors wishing to come to Logan Lake told to look elsewhere dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

Two doctors from Guatemala who want to set up a practice in Logan Lake have been told by the a provincial body to look elsewhere in Canada. Tania Castillo and Jose Blanos want to move to the B.C. Interior to be near Castillo’s stepfather, who lives in Kamloops. When the two saw an article on the lack of a doctor in Logan Lake — the one who had been there has returned to his homeland of South Africa — Castillo saw a perfect opportunity. As a doctor trained in Guatemala and who has spent the past six years working in the emergency room, she saw an opportunity for her and her husband, Jose Blanos — also a doctor in the Central American country — to continue their work and be close to her stepfather. Both passed the Medical Council of Canada evaluating examinations and both have had positive feedback from almost every province in the country. However, they received a letter from Health Match B.C., the government’s doctorrecruiting body, stating their credentials aren’t recognized in B.C. The letter from Jacqueline McGuire, a physician-recruitment assistant, written on behalf of Catherine Omueti, a human-resources consultant with Health Match B.C., suggested: “An alternate route to registration in the provisional class would require that the family physician successfully complete an assessment of competency acceptable to the Registration Committee in a Canadian province or territory. Such an assessment is presently unavailable in British

Columbia. You may wish to seek registration in another province in Canada that offers competency assessments, such as Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba.” Castillo is with Blanos in Boston, waiting for the situation to be clarified. She told Kamloops This Week Blanos has had his own familymedicine practice for six years. She has been a specialist in family medicine and has three years in emergency and trauma surgery. Dr. Curtis Bell, community medical director with the Interior Health Authority, said there are several aspects to being licensed to practice medicine in Canada. For example, applicants need training in approved programs; for family medicine, they need training in various aspects of that kind of medicine, from gynecology to psychiatry. The IHA has recruited doctors from other countries, he said, because their training and qualifications are considered to be

equivalent to what they would have received in Canada. Castillo earned her medical degree in Cuba, while Blanos obtained his in Guatemala. Blanos’ resume shows certification from the U.S.-based InterAmerican Heart Foundation and Training Centre for cardiovascular care in emergency, in addition to several Guatemalan medical organizations specializing in anesthesiology and surgery. His area of research specialty is hypertension in adults. Castillo’s resume shows several certifications from medical organizations in Guatemala, almost all relating to family medicine or surgery. Her research areas include neonatal mortality and treating diabetes. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia would not discuss the couple’s situation, but directed KTW to its website information on registration and licensing doctors. It reads: “Before making a decision,

the College carefully reviews an applicant’s credentials, including education, training and relevant practice experience. “The College also checks an applicant’s character references and health status, and carefully considers any outstanding investigations, disciplinary actions or practice restrictions from other jurisdictions to ensure that only qualified, competent and ethical physicians are granted registration and given a licence to practise medicine. Physicians who are registered with the College are referred to as registrants.” It also notes doctors who are not approved for an independent practice can apply for provisional registration, which sets limits and conditions under which they can be doctors. Bell said the job of the College is to ensure doctors in the province meet standards that ensure they will provide safe, quality medical care. Health Minister Terry Lake appeared on Shaw TV’s Voice of

B.C. earlier this year to discuss the province’s doctor shortage and said it stems from the NDP government of the 1990s. Repeated requests to his ministry to speak with Lake about the situation were rebuffed.

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Friends & Neighbours B.C. signs on for federal Long-time pharmacist retires training program By Michael Potestio

Employers fund one third of training By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

B.C. has signed on to the federal government’s program to match skills training with employers’ needs, after negotiations to maintain most of the existing programs to assist older and disadvantaged people. B.C. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond signed onto the Canada Job Grant program in Ottawa Monday, as provinces and territories agreed to a program that requires employers to put up a third of training costs. Once the program takes effect, the federal share will be up to $10,000 per trainee with another $5,000 from a sponsoring employer. Federal Employment Minister Kenney said the new program will address the need for thousands of skilled workers to develop liquefied natural gas plants, pipelines and other projects in B.C. There is no general labour shortage in Canada, but the $900 million a year the federal government spends on post-secondary training

B.C. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond. Black Press

needs to match up better with the available jobs, he said. “So we need to reengineer our education system,” Kenney said. “B.C. has taken the lead on this, to prepare young people for the jobs of the future, to educate them for the labour market.” The agreement means B.C. will use 40 per cent of Ottawa’s $65 million annual

skills training transfer for the new program. “We very much support the concept of employer-led and driven employment programs, and I think that’s actually where we ended up with the Canada Job Grant file,” Bond said. B.C. objected to the program initially, because it would have taken federal money away from existing

training programs for disadvantaged groups. Kenney said the amended deal allows 90 per cent of B.C.’s training programs to carry on. One of those is a 2007 federal-provincial program for workers aged 55 to 64 in communities with fewer than 250,000 people that have high unemployment or closure of employers.

Voting procedure simplified From Page 5 The ministry advisor recommended a bylaw pertaining to election procedure, Fraser said. “Should we have to have another byelection in the future, then all that council has to do is appoint the chief elections officer and then the chief elections officer has 80 days in which to conduct the byelection,” Fraser said, noting a lot of that time is lost when a bylaw has to be passed first. The procedure bylaw specifies things such as having the first advanced voting day held

10 days prior to the general election day and the second three days prior. It also states that ballots from advanced polls are to be kept in a portable ballot box and are not tabulated until the close of general voting. The voting machine won’t be taken to any special voting places. Those ballots are kept in an envelope and tabulated at the end of the general voting day as well, Fraser said. The procedure bylaw is taken from sections of the Local Government Act pertaining to elections, Fraser said. Section 124 of the Local

Government Act states who may be present at the count of ballots as the presiding election official, one other election official, candidates and one candidate representative for each candidate. Others may not be present unless permitted by the presiding election official. The general municipal election will take place on Nov. 15. The first advanced voting day will be Nov. 5 and the second will be Nov. 12. With four-year terms on the horizon, 2018 will be the next election year, with voting taking place in October rather than November.

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Dave Quinn’s inquisitive nature took over when he sat down to be interviewed at a local coffee shop in town. “Who’s your favourite author?” the retired pharmacist and longtime owner of Black’s Pharmacy asked, cappuccino in hand. It’s a habit that comes with the job, he explained. “When you run a chemist shop, drug store, you get the knack of talking to people and finding out more about them,” Quinn said. “Curious is the word. Nosy’s the worst word,” he said. Born in England, Quinn immigrated to Canada in 1965, becoming a licensed pharmacist in B.C. in 1967. In 1972, Quinn found himself in Merritt, where he became the owner of Black’s Pharmacy after buying the business from then-owner Archie Black. “It’s a nice little town. I like it very much,” Quinn said of Merritt. “I’m very lucky to be here.” Despite having his own drug store, Quinn said he was never really interested in owning his own business. “I had no sense of business – none – and even now, I have no idea about running a business. None. I’m frankly not that interested. I just liked meeting people and talking to them, and making them feel better, and somehow I managed to stay afloat despite my total ignorance of how things worked,” Quinn said. He did enjoy the freedom of being his own boss though. “I had no real interest in money; I just liked being my

own boss. I was the world’s worst employee. Being your own boss is great,” he said. For over 40 years, Quinn served Merrittonians and their pharmaceutical needs, working six days a week and more than 60 hours a week for 20 of those years. “You hope to leave the world a slightly better place then you found it,” Quinn said. His career path was assured from the classes he liked in school. “At school, the only things I was good at were Latin and chemistry, so there you are: a perfect mix. It was inevitable,” he said. He also said the reason he became a pharmacist was because he enjoyed helping people. He told the Herald he thinks the impact he made on Merritt as a pharmacist “was small, but hopefully slightly beneficial.” In February of this year, Quinn finally called it quits after over 50 years of working as a pharmacist. The job lost much of what Quinn had come to enjoy from his work. No longer was it as much about talking to people as it was about taking care of finances and logistic struggles. “The profession got so bogged down with pressures from government and corporations,” Quinn said. “There were so many more hoops to jump through, so many more reports to write.” He sold his business to current owner Kurt Thoms in 2001, but continued to work as a pharmacist at Black’s for another 12 years. “I loved it. I loved it. It took me 12 years to let go,” Quinn said.

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NDP hopefuls downplay Harcourt’s rejection By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Former premier Mike Harcourt’s disenchantment with the NDP is a sign of the challenge ahead for the party after last year’s election loss, leadership candidates John Horgan and Mike Farnworth said Tuesday. Harcourt has let his party membership lapse and gave several interviews this week to express his disappointment with the NDP’s performance in the 2013 election. Harcourt told the Globe and Mail he is not sure if his decision to quit the party is “a trial separation or a decree absolute,” but he won’t be voting in the leadership contest in September.

Mike Harcourt endorses Mike Farnworth for the B.C. NDP leadership in 2011. Black Press files

Horgan said he has spoken with Harcourt in recent weeks about the party’s standing in rural B.C., particularly after leader Adrian Dix’s mid-campaign decision to oppose the expansion of the TransMountain oil pipeline from northern Alberta to Burnaby. “The message it sends to me is that I have a lot of work to

do,” Horgan said. “I have a lot of work to convince Mike Harcourt and other New Democrats and all British Columbians that there’s a better way for us to proceed, a balanced approach to the economy and the environment.” Harcourt, the former Vancouver mayor who served as premier from 1991 to 1996,

endorsed Farnworth in the 2011 leadership campaign. Farnworth said Tuesday he agrees with Harcourt’s criticism, and the struggle to balance resource development with environmental concern has a long history in the NDP. It was Harcourt who faced the “war in the woods” in the 1990s over coastal logging and came up with land use plans that still serve B.C. today, he said. “I think Mike is saying what he thought, and it’s reflective of the comments we heard after the election last May,” Farnworth said. NDP members vote this fall on their choice to succeed Dix, with results to be revealed Sept. 28.

Quinn keeping active in newfound retirement From Page 10 Thoms first met Quinn in 1994 when he became manager at Pharmasave. “First time I met him, basically, he just looked down his glasses at me and said – I introduced myself – and he just said, ‘Yes,’” Thoms said with a laugh. “And that was about the end of it.” Quinn remembers it similarly. “He came over and introduced himself. I guess I was kind of busy or distracted and I didn’t greet him like a long-lost

son,” Quinn said. Former owner of Pharmasave Rick Olsen, Quinn’s friend and competition for many years, said Quinn is a good man – and he would know. Olsen said that in 1993, a fire gutted his pharmaceutical business, leaving him without a store. Quinn shared the space in Black’s Pharmacy with Olsen, and he operated his business there before rebuilding and moving back to his old location. “He was good to us,” Olsen said. Thoms said what some may

not know about Quinn is that he would visit with people over at Gillis House. “He’s the guy that would go over on his own time with a Guinness and spend some time with these guys that everyone had sort of forgotten.” Quinn still does hospice work in Merritt today, Thoms said. Now that he’s retired at 72, Quinn has been keeping busy trying to play the piano and staying fit. He’s also an avid reader and enjoys sailing. Quinn said he plans to visit his hometown of London every year if possible.

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RCMP in Princeton have one suspect in custody after three houses were burned in Princeton’s Second Bench area on March 27. Police received the call at 10:20 p.m. to assist the Princeton Fire Department with a structure fire. Police believe the fire was intentionally set in the attached garage of one of the destroyed homes. The investigation is still in its preliminary stages and police are not releasing any names of those involved in the investigation. Prior to police arrival, bystanders were able to wake up a person in one of the neighbouring houses that was on fire and get them to safety. Property damage “appears to be extensive,” RCMP said in a press release.

Prescribed burns scheduled for Lillooet The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is planning three prescribed burns in the Lillooet Fire Zone. The burns are weather and site condition dependent, but were scheduled to start April 1 and finish by April 15. The three controlled burns are planned for a 184-hectare area approximately 400 metres south of Loring Way in Lytton; a 14-hectare Skihist Park area about eight kilometres east of Lytton; and a 34-hectare area about one kilometre northwest of Lytton off Highway 12 to help restore sheep habitat. Smoke will be visible on Highway 12 and in all three cases from Highway 1. Trained wildfire personnel will monitor the fires at all times.

The arrival of warmer weather means many of us are spending more time outdoors. The change in weather also brings out ticks — small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease. “Ticks are most often found in tall grass and wooded areas, so covering up before you head outdoors and checking for ticks on yourself, your children, and your pets after being outdoors are simple things that go a long way to prevent tick bites,” said Jennifer Jeyes, communicable disease specialist with Interior Health. The most common tick species in the Interior Health region is the wood tick (dermacentor andersoni), which does not carry the Lyme disease bacteria. The wood tick can carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, although it is very rare. Some ticks also have toxins that can cause temporary muscle weakness and paralysis if attached for several days, but the symptoms fade once the tick is removed. Signs of many tickborne infections can be quite similar and include fever, headache, muscle pain and rash. The tick species that carries Lyme disease (Ixodes pacificus) is more common in the coastal areas of B.C., but

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may also be present in low numbers in the Interior region. Less than one per cent of Ixodes ticks in B.C. carry Lyme disease. In addition to fever, headache, and muscle pain, people infected with Lyme disease will often develop a rash that looks like a “bull’s-eye” target and expands from the site of the tick bite. “Most tick bites do not result in illness. However, all tick bites should be cleaned, as infection can occur whenever there is a break in the skin,” said Jeyes. “It is important to watch for signs of tick-transmitted illnesses. Anyone who experiences a bull’s-eye rash or other symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible.” Other precautions include: • Walking on cleared trails when in tall grass or wooded areas. • Wearing a hat, long sleeves, pants, and light-coloured clothing. • Tucking pant legs into socks or boots. • Applying insect repellent containing DEET on uncovered skin. • Carefully checking clothing and scalp (covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live. • Having a shower after returning from areas where ticks may live. To reduce the risk of ticks from

entering your home and yard, try these steps:

• Keep your lawn short and remove any fallen leaves and weeds. • Keep a buffer area such as woodchip or gravel border between your lawn and wooded areas or stone walls. Any play equipment or play zones should be kept away from wooded areas. • Trim tree branches to allow more sunlight in your yard. • Keep wood piles and bird feeders away from the house. • Widen and maintain trails on your property. If you find a tick on yourself, a family member, or pet, wear gloves and gently remove it. Needle-nose tweezers can be used to gently grasp the tick close to the skin. Without squeezing, pull the tick straight out. Be careful not to crush the tick as this could cause it to inject its stomach contents into your skin. After removal, clean the area with soap and water. If you have concerns or need assistance removing a tick, please contact your family doctor or visit a walk-in medical clinic. Submitted by Interior Health

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DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN The popularity of skateboarding, snowboarding, and rollerblading is increasing every year. Unfortunately, as the participation in these sports grows, so does the number of injuries. One of the more common areas to be injured is the wrist. Our wrist is made up of eight small individual bones called carpal bones. When we participate in the abovementioned activities, falling forwards or backwards can be a common occurrence. When we fall forward, our first reaction is to put our hands out with our wrists bent backward in order to catch ourselves. When the wrist and hand hit the ground, they must absorb the entire weight of the upper body. When the force put through the wrist bones is excessive, one or more of them can fracture. Unfortunately, one of these carpal bones, the scaphoid, is the most common one to break. This scaphoid bone has a unique characteristic that the other carpal bones do not. Most bones in the body have a small artery entering them from each end. For example, the large bone in your thigh (femur) has blood supply entering it from both ends

of the bone — near the hip and down by the knee. So, when you break that bone in half, each end of the bone has its own separate blood supply to keep it alive and healthy. The scaphoid bone is designed differently. Its primary blood supply enters the bone in middle instead of the ends. Therefore, if you break off one end of the bone, the fragment may not get an adequate blood supply. This fragment of bone will then die and degenerate, causing severe arthritis in the wrist. I have had numerous patients come to the office who have broken their wrists before and

to heal. If a fracture has occurred, the wrist must be immobilized with a cast. If a fracture has been definitely ruled out and just a bad sprain has occurred, the wrist should still be immobilized for a short period of time. Once the pain and swelling have decreased, the wrist should receive conservative treatment. This includes mobilization of the eight bones in the wrist by a chiropractor. Stretching and strengthening exercises should also be prescribed to accelerate the recovery and prevent significant muscle wasting.

have not had them treated properly. Their wrists are no longer able to bend backward or forward as they should, and these patients often suffer from moderate to severe arthritic pain. To make matters even more difficult, a crack or break of this bone is very difficult to see on X-ray and can be easily missed by even the most trained medical or chiropractic doctors. With some patients, the swelling is minimal and no significant bruising is revealed. To be sure there is no fracture, the wrist should be X-rayed again 10 days later. After this period of time, a crack is easier to see as it is attempting

To prevent serious wrist injuries, purchase wrist guards that are often sold with rollerblades. They protect the wrist from impact when falling forward and prevent the excessive backward bending of the wrist joint. These simple and inexpensive pieces of equipment can prevent wrist fractures from occurring.

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Local runners get their feet good and dirty By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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A quartet of runners from the Nicola Valley took part in the first event of the Dirty Feet trail running series on March 23 in Kamloops. Conditions at the Bachelor Heights run site were challenging with cool, sub-zero temperatures and muddy, slippery terrain. Leading the way for the Merritt contingent was 40-year-old MarieJosée Bedard, who placed second in the women’s 21-kilometre race in a time of one hour, 57 minutes and 50 seconds. “It was very muddy,” said Bedard, “and almost treacherous at times — even for a trail run. By the end of the race, my runners felt like platform shoes.” Mark Nendick, 36, of Merritt finished fourth overall out of a field of 29 runners in the men’s 10-kilometre race with a time of 52 minutes and 12 seconds. “It went well. I was

pleased with my result,” said Nendick, who had competed in one other Dirty Feet trail run two years ago. “These events are always wellorganized.” Also competing at the 10K distance were a pair of first-timers from the Nicola Valley area — Erika Strande and Christina Pehr. They finished 19th and 20th respectively. Strande’s time was one hour, five minutes and 53 seconds, while Pehr was two seconds back in 1:05:55. The women’s 10K field was a large one with 69 finishers in total. “It was definitely chilly,” said the 26-yearold Strande. “Saturday night, it had snowed, so it was very slippery Sunday morning. You really had to watch your feet.” “It was harder than we expected,” conceded Pehr, 27. “I almost fell three or four times. We’ve been running on roads all winter. We weren’t really in trail form.”

Both runners thoroughly enjoyed themselves, however, and are confident they’ll be back for more. “We didn’t even know that it was a series until we got up there,” said Pehr. All four local runners took part in the Dirty Feet run on March 23 as part of their preparations for more major events in the weeks and months ahead. Bedard is competing in the Okanagan half-marathon this weekend in Kelowna, while Nendick has his sights set on the BMO Vancouver half-marathon on May 4. “I’ve been training with Kevin Black,” said Nendick. “We’re into week 10 of a 14-week program that’s preparing us for Vancouver. “We’ve put a lot of work into getting ready for that race. I’ve never followed a program before. I’ve always sort of winged it. It’s a whole new world.” As for Strande and Pehr, their end-game

is a little different. The pair of MSS graduates are looking to compete in the ‘Mud, Sweat and Tears’ endurance challenge at Crystal Mountain above West Kelowna in the middle of May. The event involves a 12K off-road run with a whole mess of strength and agility obstacles along the route. “It’s kind of like the Tough Mudder and the Warrior Dash,” said Pehr, citing two other versions of the verypopular pastime. To get ready for the Mud, Sweat and Tears (gotta love the name), the two young ladies have been getting together for runs a couple of times a week and also doing a substantial amount of pylometrics (a series of explosive exercises focused on having muscles exert maximum force in as short a time as possible, with the goal of improving both speed and power). “It should be fun,” said Strande with a laugh.

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TRAIL TOPPERS Merritt runners Mark Nendick (above), MJ Bedard (upper right), Erika Strande and Christina Pehr took part in the Dirty Feet trail run on May 23. Photos courtesy of Jesse Winkiewicz/Wild Mountain Kelowna

Ladies’Volleyfest invades local gyms By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Thirty-five teams from throughout south-central B.C. will converge on the Nicola Valley this weekend for the annual ladies’ Volleyfest tournament. Organized and run by the Merritt Volleyball Association, the threeday event will see exciting net action at three locations (Collettville and Nicola Canford Elementary Schools and Merritt Secondary School) beginning Friday evening and running through till Sunday afternoon. “The teams will be divided into three divisions, based on their competitive level,” said MVA representative Dave Finch. “We’ll have Recreational, Comp 1 and Comp 11. As usual, we’ll have several local teams taking part.”

There will be an enormous dinner and dance social at the Civic Centre on Saturday night. The theme at this year’s Volleyfest is “Remembering Your Youth.”

A portion of the proceeds from this year’s Volleyfest will be donated to the B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. A toy drive has also been planned, says Finch.

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Former Centennial Chad Brears makes the grade down south By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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It’s almost 3,000 kilometres from his hometown of Cold Lake, Alberta to his current abode in Huntsville, Alabama, but former Merritt Centennial Chad Brears appears to have made the transition seamlessly. Brears, 22, is in his sophomore (second) year at the University of Alabama-Huntsville (UAH) — playing NCAA Division 1 hockey for the Chargers and studying mechanical engineering. A scholarship athlete, Brears is excelling in both his chosen endeavours while attending UAH. Three weeks ago, it was announced that the Alberta native, who has been holding down an impressive 4.0 GPA (grade-point average) in his demanding field of study, had been selected the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s Outstanding StudentAthlete for the 2013-14 season. On the ice, Brears finished third overall in team scoring for his Chargers’ hockey team with six goals and four assists in 38 games this season. (Compared to Junior A, points are much more difficult to

acquire in the highlystructured, defensiveoriented NCAA brand of the frozen game). Brears played two full seasons with the Centennials (scoring 45 goals and adding 50 assists for 95 points in 125 regular season and playoff games). He was a member of one of the Cents’ most potent offensive lines in team history with Evan Stack and Regan Soquila. The articulate Brears is thoroughly enjoying his time in America’s Deep South. “It hasn’t been easy, that’s for sure,” he said recently in a phone conversation from Huntsville, “but it’s definitely all been worth it. I can’t imagine being anywhere else right now.” One of the biggest challenges for Brears and his teammates is the onerous travel schedule that sees the Chargers playing all over the North American continent. “We went to Alaska

TAKING CHARGE Former Merritt Centennial Chad Brears (2010-12) is enjoying considerable success both on and off the ice as a student-athlete on a hockey scholarship at the University of Alabama-Huntsville. Photo courtesy of UAH Athletics

twice this year,” Brears said. “On away weekends, we usually leave on a Wednesday or a Thursday, depending upon whether we’re busing or flying. I think our shortest bus trip is 10 hours one way. Luckily, we have a sleeper bus which is nice.” Fortunately, studentathletes at UAH get good co-operation from their professors. “They’ve been very lenient and helpful when it comes to turning in assignments and taking tests,” said Brears, who has his share of memo-

rable anecdotes regarding travel. “This past winter, we were supposed to fly out of Atlanta to play in Minnesota, but our flight got cancelled because of a snowstorm. We ended up having to bus the whole way there. It was a long, long trip. We got there an hour and a half before our first game on the Friday.” Even the regular school week is daunting for varsity athletes like Brears. “We usually practice in the early morning, from about 8 to 10 a.m.

Cents’ spring evaluation camp this weekend Merritt Centennials head coach and GM Luke Pierce expects 80-85 players to be in attendance at the Cents’ spring evaluation camp this weekend in Merritt. “That’s our max,” Pierce said. “We’d probably like to be a bit lower [in numbers], but there’s lots of interest out there. It’s hard to say no.” Players at this year’s camp will be coming from throughout B.C., from northern Alberta, Montana, Arizona, Wisconsin, California and New York. Registration is at 2 p.m. on Friday. Following four separate practices Friday afternoon, the rest of the weekend is primarily

Merritt Centennials Spring Evaluation Camp ‘The Sched’ Friday, April 4 a series of scrimmages between the teams in a tournament-style format. “Our biggest priority is defence,” said Pierce. “We’ve got a big turnover there. Up front, I think we’ll be looking for a bit more physicality — more of the hard-nosed work ethic. There were times this past season where we lacked that edge.” Local players expected to attend the Cents’ camp are Sunil Sahota, Jessie Cunningham and Kristian Stead.

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My classes are mostly in the afternoon and into the evening. I do most of my homework at night, starting at 8 p.m. It makes for long days. It’s nice having the practice in the morning though. It gets you up and going.” It’s been a tough sea-

son for the UAH men’s hockey team in its first season in the WCHA. The Chargers managed just two wins in their 38-game schedule and missed the playoffs. “We weren’t in a conference last year,” explained Brears. “We played independently. This year, we were lucky enough to be able to join the WCHA, but it’s been a big jump.” A rough first year hasn’t got the Chargers down, according to Brears. “We’ve got a really good group of guys in the room when it comes to morale and so on,” he said. “We treat each game as a new opportunity to win. The effort’s always been there.” Looking ahead to next season, Brears was upbeat. “I think our hockey program is really on the upswing, and I think we’re going to surprise a lot of people next year.” Brears has really enjoyed the addition of two other former

Centennials’ players to the UAH team this year. Both Brent Fletcher and Regan Soquila have just finished their freshman campaigns with the Chargers. “They both did well,” said Brears of his past and present teammates. “Our coach really likes the way Brent plays, and Regan has made huge strides. It’s a big step up from Junior A. The speed of the game is the biggest thing that surprises guys coming into NCAA hockey.” Despite its location in the sunny south, Brears said that Huntsville has a strong hockey following, and the Chargers get great support from the community. “We get some good crowds to our games. I think that’s why the program has lasted here.” As for the weather in Alabama, Brears said that they’ve only had a dusting of snow two to three times this winter. Eat your heart out, Canada!

Barbarians’ rugby scaled back By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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For the first time in several years, the Merritt Barbarians men’s rugby team will not be competing in the Okanagan league this season. The announcement was made official this week by Barbarians playing-coach Nathan Brigden. “We don’t have enough committed players,” said Brigden. “We lost a couple of core guys, who are down in New Zealand, and we have a number of others who just can’t make practices and games on a regular basis because of their work.” The Barbarians are not alone in dealing with a dearth of manpower. “West Kelowna is in the same situation,” said Brigden. “In fact, they were inquiring about some of our players possibly going over and playing for them.”

Brigden is hopeful that this year is a oneoff, and that Merritt will be back in the Okanagan league next season. “That’s our hope,” he said. “There are a number of young high school players, past and present, that are keen to play for the Barbarians, so that bodes well for the future.” The Barbarians aren’t about to close up shop this year however. They will continue to practise on Wednesday nights at Voght Park, starting at 6:30 p.m. “We’re also hoping to have a couple of exhibition games during

the season, and maybe attend a tournament or two,” said Brigden. “It’s incredible that we’ve been as competitive as we have the last couple of years — especially against bigger communities like Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton.” Two seasons ago, the Barbarians came within a try of winning the Okanagan league title. They lost to Penticton in the championship game. Anyone wishing for more information about Barbarians’ rugby can contact Brigden at 250-280-2482 or simply drop by Voght Park any Wednesday evening.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY

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MSS DRY GRAD MSS Grad steak dinner on Saturday Apr. 12. Tickets are available from any of the 2014 grads.

MERRITT BENCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Annual Yard Sale. Saturday, April 5, 8:30 a.m. to noon. 3341 Grimmet Street. By Donation. All proceeds go to future school activities.

THE SHRINE BUS Will be in Merritt April 8. For more information on how the Shrine might assist your child please join us at the Coldwater Hotel on April 8 at 5 p.m. to see the Shrine Bus and talk to a Shriner about how we might help.

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE We are having a “Spring Market” fundraiser Sunday, April 6 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Cadet Hall.. The market will have a variety of items to offer from baking, crafts, yard sale items, etc. 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

OLD TIME FIDDLERS. Will be having a jam session at the Legion on Friday, April 11. Baron of Beef at 5 p.m., music at 7 p.m. Good food and good music. Everyone welcome to come down for a good time.

NICOLA VALLEY FISH AND GAME CLUB

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Spring craft fair April 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 250315-8027

NAVY CADETS Navy League Spring Craft Fair to be held at the Cadet Hall on April 12 from 9 a.m. This craft fair is open to all crafters and home based businesses. For more info and to reserve your table, please call Ellen at 250-280-6944 or Debra at 250-280-4086.

SAYSO PRESENTS BackSpin Saturday April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Culture Club. Expression night Friday April 11 at 7 p.m. at the Culture Club.

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. Reception for Spring Clean and Shine Art Show. Saturday, April 5 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Courthouse Art Gallery. Mix and mingle with local artists and check out the gently used art supply items for sale. Light refreshments will be provided. For more info contact Meriel at 250-378-6515

PRINCETON ART COUNCIL PRESENTS: KEN WHITELY Sunday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Riverside Community Theatre. Ken Whitely is a Canadian roots music legend. Tickets are available at Sunflower Gallery and Thomasina’s.

ARTISTS VVA are pleased to invite everyone to their 20th Annual Show & 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..

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Navy League is in need of officer’s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps. Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet 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

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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) 3-D archery shoot. Come and practice your archery skills on life-sized foam targets set up at the gun range in Lower Nicola on April 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to dark. For more information call BJ Moore at 280-0304.

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NICOLA VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL

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

The Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will be holding a weekly Creative Art Session, in the Orange Room at the Art Gallery, every Thursday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone welcome to stop in and see their work.

Spring Clean and Shine Art Show. Courthouse Art Gallery April 3 to 26. Local artists are to

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NEWBARK RESCUE

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.

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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.

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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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NV REMOTE CONTROL FLYER We are starting a new club in town for flying model aircraft. We fly at various locations around town. New members welcome. For more info, call Jack 250378-4371. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 1899 Quilchena Ave. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sundays for children ages 4 to 8 years. Children learn of God’s love through stories, music, crafts and fun. More information: Gail 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.

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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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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 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 - 250-378-9899 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. 250-378-6212. Girl Guides Wednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School 250-936-8298 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays 6 & 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Living With Loss Support Group 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. 250-378-2950 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 - 250-3786769 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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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

For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794

If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Merritt Community Cinema Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3

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Agnes Dunnigan Dunnigan Agnes It is with great sadness we announce Itthe is with great sadness we announce passing of Agnes Elizabeth the passing of Chaplin) Agnes of Elizabeth Dunnigan (nee Merritt Dunnigan (nee Chaplin) ofjourney Merritt BC following a courageous BC courageous journey withfollowing cancer aon March 29th 2014. with cancer on January March 29th Agnes was born 30th,2014. 1945 Agnes was born 30th, 1945 in Salmon Arm,January British Columbia. in Salmon Arm, away British peacefully Columbia. Agnes passed Agnes awayby peacefully at homepassed surrounded her family at home by her family and closesurrounded friends. and close friends. Agnes is predeceased by her Agnes predeceased her husbandis of 42 years by Richard husband years Richard Dunnigan, ofher42 mother Nancy Dunnigan, herMitchell) motherof Nancy Chaplin (nee Wales Chaplin (nee Mitchell) and her father Gordon Chaplin of the Franklin Islands. of Wales and hermarried father Gordon of theand Franklin Islands. Agnes her trueChaplin love Richard together they had two Agnes married trueKarolyi) love Richard and (Joshua togetherWiese). they had two children David her (Sheila and Susie Agnes’ children David (Sheila Karolyi) and Susie (Joshua Wiese). Agnes’ pride and joy were her four beautiful grandchildren Cassidy, pride were her four Calleigh beautifuland grandchildren Cassidy, (Daveand and joy Sheila) Madeleine, Finnegan (Susie and (Dave Sheila) (Susie and Josh). and Family andMadeleine, spending Calleigh time withand herFinnegan grandchildren was Josh). Family and spending time with her grandchildren was Agnes’ favourite passtime. Agnes’ home was Àlled with pictures Agnes’ favourite passtime. Agnes’ home was À lled with pictures of vacations with the grandchildren and portraits of the family. of vacations with to theput grandchildren portraits the family. Agnes was quick the needs of and her family wellofbefore hers, Agnes quick to putfor the herfriends. family well before hers, loving was unconditionally herneeds familyofand loving unconditionally for her family and friends. Agnes and Richard settled in the Nicola Valley and called Merritt Agnes and Richard settled in the Nicola Valley and called Merritt their home. Agnes was well known in the community as a teacher, their home. Agnes was well known in the community as a teacher, then after taking time off to raise David and Susie, she returned to then after taking time off to raise David and Susie, she returned to work in the schools as an special education assistant. Agnes and work in the schools as an special education assistant. Agnes and Richard were proud supporters of the Merritt Centennials, taking Richard were proud supporters of the Merritt Centennials, taking in many billets over the years and attending almost every game. in many billets over the years and attending almost every game. Agnes was a member of the Laureate Gamma Psi Chapter Agnes was a member of the Laureate Gamma Psi Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and very active within the local of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and very active within the local organization. Agnes could usually be found enjoying many long organization. Agnes could usually be found enjoying many long walks in the community she loved dearly or riding her bicycle up walks in the community she loved dearly or riding her bicycle up town to shop or visit friends. town to shop or visit friends. Agnes will be deeply missed and always remembered as a loving Agnes will be deeply missed and always remembered as a loving wife, mother, momma, grandma and good friend to all those wife, mother, momma, grandma and good friend to all those who lives were blessed to have known this precious woman. who lives were blessed to have known this precious woman. A celebration of her life will be held at the Nicola Valley A celebration of her life will be held at the Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church located at 1950 Maxwell Avenue in Evangelical Free Church located at 1950 Maxwell Avenue in Merritt, BC on April 5, 2014 at 3 p.m. Merritt, BC on April 5, 2014 at 3 p.m.

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Buenie Helen Mumford April 21, 1917 - March 28, 2014

Buenie passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, March 28. She was predeceased by her loving husband, John. Buenie is survived by her loving children; Bernon andJuli, grandchildren; Lana and Lisa and her great grandchildren; Christy, Kevin, Corey, Megan, Amy, Mathew, Alexander, Noah, Rachel, Rebecca and one great, great grandchild; Charlie as well the extended family The family would like to express their extreme gratitude to Dr. McLeod and Dr. Edmonds and the medical staff at Gillis House. Please join family and friends for a memorial service to be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Saturday, April 5 at 1:30 p.m.

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Thomas Kastak

Thomas John Kastak of Lower Nicola, BC, aged 82 years passed away peacefully on March 22, 2014. Survived by his loving companion Blanche Bunzenmeyer, sister Joyce Spicher, and daughters Brenda Mork (Bill) and Wendy Lovelle (Rick). Grandchildren Leigh (Jennifer), Lindsey (Lori), Kris (Christa), Adam (Sarah Jane) and great grandchildren Alex, Emma, Brooklyn, Beckhem, Parker and Kaylee, as well as many relatives and friends. As a young man, Tom began a long career in Hydro in Thunder Bay, Ontario and then later he moved to BC and worked for BC Hydro in Terrace, Sechelt and Whistler. Retirement brought him to settle in Lower Nicola. Tom enjoyed hunting, gun smithing, travelling and riding his bike. Tom was full of life, his smile and his great sense of humour were contagious and he touched many lives. He will be sadly missed.

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Stephen Gary Dalton, 57, of Lower Nicola, BC passed away March 20, 2014 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Widely known as Stevo-O, he is predeceased by his partner of close to 30 years, Carol Lance and survived by his Mother Evelyn Dalton of PEI, Sister Stella Farrell (nieces Jennifer and Christina, Nephew David), Brother Bill Dalton(Sylvia)(Niece Michelle, Nephew Michael), Sister Jo-Anne Dalton (Niece Krista), Brother Howard Dalton, Brother David Dalton (Nieces Krista and Amanda, Nephew Justin), sister-in-law Leanna Wilson, Nieces Tammy Savinkoff(Cory and family), and Tracy Wilson(Mike and family) He also leaves behind countless friends and other family members. Steve-O was a big personality on and off camera. If you met Steve you would never forget him. When he came into the room, you knew it. His fun-loving nature and outgoing personality would Àll the room. He made many friends throughout his years as a sports video producer where he could be found at hill climbs all around BC and Alberta. He produced a series of favored sledding videos where you can hear his funny anecdotes while he showcased the action on the mountain. Steve-O was always full of ideas and was always so excited to share his new adventures with everyone; he always had something on the go. He was a wealth of information too, anything you needed to know regarding electronics he was your go-to man, always knew the best deal out there. In the recent years Steve liked to spend his time camping, gaming, exploring the trails in his Rhino and making new adventures with his family and friends. After Carol’s sudden passing Steve realized that life is limited and what he wanted was to have a fun life and make the most of the time he had. Sadly he didn’t know just how limited it would be as cancer would take him way too soon. Steve had a full life with no regrets and touched many people. His energy was contagious as he has inspired fun in a lot of us. There will be a celebration of life held April 6,2014 at the Lower Nicola Hall starting at 1:30 PM Please join Steve’s family and friends to Honor his life, share your stories, and celebrate this man who fought to the bitter end but was taken too soon. The family would like to thank the nurses and care aides at gillis house for the wonderful care they provided in his last week and to thank Joe Thibodeau for being Steve’s sidekick towards the end for all his help. In lieu of Áowers, memorial donations can please be made to the Canadian cancer society.

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Chief and Council Assistant for the Upper Nicola Band Duties and Responsibilities: (include the following, but other duties may be assigned) • Provides general administrative and senior clerical support to Senior Executive Coordinator, Band Administrator, and Chief & Council. • Prepares correspondence, reports and other documents, maintains a variety of conÀdential labour relations, Ànancial and other records. • Participates in the planning and implementation of administrative systems in consultation with senior management. Develops and recommends new and revised ofÀce procedures and practices. • Establish, co-ordinate, update and maintain administrative policies, manuals and procedures for all departments. • Arranges meetings and events with a variety of participants and coordinates the logistics, including facilities, supplies and catering. • Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board and other meetings • Takes minutes of Chief & Council meetings, Community Meetings, Annual General Meetings and other meetings as required. • Makes travel and accommodation arrangements for Chief and Council and senior management as required. QualiÀcations: • (One) 1 year clerical, administrative support or secretarial ofÀce experience or a combination of experience, education and training. • Experience/training in word processing, excel spreadsheet and other standard computer applications. • Experience in developing and managing a records management system. • Preference may be given to applicants with receptionist experience in an ofÀce environment. Term: Full time, 32 hours a week Salary: Depends on Experience and QualiÀcations The deadline for this job posting is April 07 at 12 noon. Submit cover letter and resume to: Senior Executive Coordinator Upper Nicola Band Box 3700 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 350-3342 Email: unb@uppernicolaband.com We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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The OfÀce Research Scanner/Database Technician employment is an initial step to promote independency, individuality, self-reliance, social interaction, and self-conÀdence for future employment endeavors. Goals: ~ Provide opportunities for intergenerational and cultural connections through research ~ Provide assistants for all Administration and Managerial staff with a wide varity of ofÀce knowledge and skills ~ Create a database system for decision-making and responsibility sharing for Band department projects ~ Maintaining and organizing historical and present day documentation Duties and Responsibilities: The OfÀce Research Scanner/Database Technician will oversee the recorded documentation of scanned projects and articles. This individual will be responsible for scanning all documents into a central database, while supporting, maintaining, and organizing pertinent information through clerical duties when requested. The selected individual will answer to the Nooaitch Administrator, Arlene Johnston. 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