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TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2016 • MERRITT NEWSPAPERS

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Lockout dropped Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The Bass Coast festival wrapped up it’s fourth year in Merritt on Sunday, with 3,500 people attending the electronic music festival over the weekend.

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Mail service will continue as Canada Post has decided not to lock out more than 50,000 unionized employees.

In a press release issued Sunday, the Crown corporation said it has withdrawn its lockout notice, noting that federal Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk, encouraged the two sides to continue discussions past the company’s 12:01 a.m. (eastern time) deadline on Monday.

“We are also expecting the union to honour their repeated public statements that they have no plans to issue a strike notice,” the press release from Canada Post stated. “Assurance from both parties that the postal system will remain open for business while we negotiate will provide the certainty that Canadians and our employees are looking for,” it read.

Wage parity and changes to employees pension plans continue to be some of the issues dividing the two sides from coming to terms on a new contract. Canada Post has been insistent on eliminating the defined benefit pension plan for new hires, something that would gradually relieve the Crown corporation of costs in the decades to come.

Canada Post and Canadian Postal Workers (CUPW) have been trying to negotiate a new contract since the end of 2015.

Last week Canada Post issued a 72-hour lockout notice that would have seen job action occur that Friday, but the company extended the deadline to Monday (July 11).

The company agreed to a 30-day cooling off period proposed by the union, but only if both sides went to arbitration if a deal wasn’t struck in that time. CUPW rejected that proposal and Canada Post subsequently withdrew its lockout notice.

The union has stated that it wants to reach a negotiated settlement.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

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City hires seasoned planning manager Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The City of Merritt’s administrative team is now working with a full deck thanks to its latest hire.

Mark Brodrick will begin work as the municipality’s new planning and development manager starting August 8, bringing with him more than 20 years experience in the planning and supervisory field.

Brodrick is coming to his new job as the most experienced manager at city hall, City of Merritt chief administrative officer Shawn Boven told the Herald. “He’ll come in and he’ll start contributing immediately,� Boven said. “He won’t need guidance.�

Brodrick last worked as director of planning and community services with the District of North Saanich on Vancouver Island.

He told the Herald he worked with North Saanich for the last five years, dealing with agricultural issues of

Mark Brodrick Planning and Development Manager

a mostly rural population.

Familiar with Merritt from a few trips through the area on his motorbike, Brodrick said he gets the sense that this is a town trying to change. “My feeling is they’re very actively looking to diversify the economy,� Brodrick said, In particular, he noted new developments like the Merritt Green Energy plant and the drive to build a community theatre in town.

Boven said Brodrick is a technical specialist that will bring a high level of professionalism to the municipality.

As planing and development manager, Broderick is the primary contact for developers and the general public with respect to new developments in town, Boven said.

He will also manage the bylaw department during any absence of the city’s corporate officer. “I fully expect I’ll have to hit the ground running,� Brodrick told the Herald. “The first thing I’ll have to do is get really familiar with the bylaws.�

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Photogenic bobcats sought Zone expanded Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

They say you always find something in the places you least expect — and for researcher TJ Gooliaff, the adage holds true for car keys, and for bobcats alike.

Gooliaff is a masters student at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, who has been conducting a study which aims to track the distribution of bobcats and lynx across B.C. Since putting the call out to British Columbians about six months ago, Gooliaff has received over 3,000 images of bobcats and lynx from regions throughout the province — and bobcats keep popping up in unexpected areas. “The majority of bobcats have been discovered in the southern part of the province, throughout the Okanagan, Thompson, and Lower Mainland,� said Gooliaff. “There have been some surprises as well. We’ve got bobcat photos way farther north than we originally estimated, in areas which we didn’t think there was any bobcats.�

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A bobcat, which is differentiated from a lynx by their smaller paws, shorter ear tufts and brownish coat, investigates a wildlife camera. Photo courtesy of Michael Allen.

mate change could be contributed to the spread of bobcats — potentially at the expense of their snowgoing cousins, the lynx. “Bobcats, their distribution is limited by snow. They have short legs and small feet, and a really high foot loading — so they just sink right through the snow. They can’t walk in deep snow. But lynx, they are extremely adapted for travelling through deep snow. They have long legs and large paws, and they can just run right across the snow,� explained Gooliaff.

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THE END OF MERRITT’S MOUNTAINFEST? Mountainfest will not return after a 17 year run as one of Canada’s largest country musical festivals.

Unless a financial partner can be found, the show will not go on, Merritt Mountain Music Festival promoter Claude LeLievre said on Monday.

A decline in attendance prompted the cancellation, he explained. “The gate just wasn’t there this year,� he said. “No, I don’t have the numbers yet, but I’ve done this for some 30-odd years and, normally, at the last minute, a good third of your revenue comes in and it wasn’t there.�

LeLievre said the festival is not bankrupt, but added the financial burden has taken its toll after flagging ticket sales during the past few years. “We can’t go bankrupt. You can’t go bankrupt when you have no money and no assets.�

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at higher elevations has become traversable for B.C. bobcats, he said.

Though both bobcats and lynx are within healthy number in B.C., the lynx has been identified as a protected species in the United States.

Gooliaff is doing one more final push for photos of bobcats or lynx.

Those who manage to capture the cats on film are invited to share their photos with him by sending the images (along with the date, and location the photo was taken at) through email to tj.gooliaff@ ubc.ca.

City council has agreed to expand the fire protection boundary the Merritt Fire Rescue Department has with ThompsonNicola Regional District Areas M and N to include more rural residents.

The extension of service now includes a strip of land along Nicola Lake that encompasses Monck Park Road and 35 properties that make up Harmon Estates.

Council voted unanimously have city staff negotiate an addendum to the fire service agreement with the TNRD to include Harmon Estates. “This is an additional five kilometres outside our current boundary,� Merritt Fire Rescue Chief Dave Tomkinson told council. “I don’t think this would compromise our fire protection in the city of Merritt because it’s just an extension to the current agreement and it doesn’t reflect on our current pumping capacity with respect to [Fire] Underwriters,�

Tomkinson said.

The current fire protection agreement began Jan. 1, 2014 and ends Dec. 31, 2018.

Under the agreement the Merritt fire department responds to structure fires and vehicle fires within the two electoral districts only.

In 2016, the TNRD is paying the City of Merritt about $63,400 for the fire protection services to Areas M and N.

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YOU’RE INVITED! to meet with Mayor Menard on July 6 from 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

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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WATER RESTRICTIONS Watering is only permitted during the following days and times (and this includes soaker hoses):

BASIC SPRINKLERS 6 am - 8 am & 7 pm - 10 pm EVEN ADDRESS: Monday & Friday ODD ADDRESS: Tuesday & Saturday AUTOMOTIC SPRINKLERS Midnight am to 4 am EVEN ADDRESS: Monday & Friday ODD ADDRESS: Tuesday & Saturday THERE IS NO SPRINKLING ON SUNDAY Sprinkling violations will result in a $50 fine for each offense.

It is vital that we all understand how important water regulations are to the community. The water we use in Merritt is the single most valuable resource that we have in our community. Most residents comply with sprinkling restrictions, and the City is able to maintain the city reservoirs at reasonable levels for all users including fire protection. With your help we can insure that this resource continues to flow uninterrupted this year and in years to come. Of course if it’s raining, don’t water at all! There are many ways to conserve water both indoors and out.

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PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE A permissive tax exemption is a means for Council to support organizations within the community which further Council’s objectives of enhancing quality of life (environmental, economic, social, cultural) and delivering community services economically. There is no obligation on the part of Council to grant exemptions.

New for 2016 the City will provide permissive tax exemptions for a maximum of four (4) years, starting in 2016 for the 2017 – 2020 taxation years. Applications made in subsequent years if approved will be for 4 years less the number of years that have passed, in order to maintain a 4 year cycle. For example, a new place of worship applies in 2018 for a permissive tax exemption for their parking lot, if approved the exemption would apply for

2019 and 2020 taxation years and then they would reapply in 2020 for 2021 – 2024 along with all other permissive exemptions.

The opportunity to apply will be advertised in the local newspaper and on the City’s web site. Applications can be picked up at city hall, downloaded from the web site or emailed upon request.

Applications must be submitted to Financial Services, using the prescribed application form by August 1, 2016.

Financial Services will review the applications for completeness, and arrange contact with applicants for additional information as necessary.

Council meetings can be streamed live online at: http://www.merritt.ca/live-streaming-council-meetings or seen on Shaw Cable (Channel 10) on Thursdays and Sundays at 11 a.m.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: CLERK TYPIST MERRITT RCMP DETACHMENT

The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of a permanent full time Clerk Typist to be stationed at the Merritt RCMP Detachment to provide clerical duties at the Merritt RCMP Detachment.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at: www.merritt.ca 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. Friday, July 22, 2016 by: Carole Fraser Human Resources Manager, City of Merritt P.O. 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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A local man who was stopped by police on July 5 for not having valid insurance on his vehicle is facing charges of possession of a prohibited weapon.

At about 4:30 The sawed-off .22 caliber rifle found in a vehicle during a routine traffic stop on July 5. Photo courtesy of the Merritt RCMP p.m., a police officer observed a red Honda ommending charges of unauthorized driving on Houston Street without possession of a prohibited weapon, any insurance, Staff Sgt. Sheila possession of a scheduled substance White told the Herald.

The 42-year-old driver was pulled and driving while prohibited.

The substance found in the vehiover and the officer spotted drugs cle is believed to be crack cocaine, within the vehicle.

White said, but results from lab tests “A subsequent search of the still need to be received. vehicle also resulted in police locatThe man’s vehicle was impounding a sawed-off .22 calibre gun,� ed for seven days and he was White said. released on a promise to appear in The man, who was known to court in September.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Great camp crisis explained Wealthy foreigners snapping up the best properties at premium prices, and then in some cases leavTOM FLETCHER ing them B.C. vacant except VIEWS for prime times.

Occupancy permits trading on classified websites, even rumours of resellers working the passing traffic like rock concert scalpers. The B.C. Liberal government maintains the problem is primarily a lack of supply, and vows to build more.

It’s B.C.’s other real estate crisis, campsite spaces. And mostly it is a summer-time media invention.

An urban radio station poll last week asked if there is something wrong with BC Parks’ online campsite reservation service, and more than 80 per cent of participants agreed there was.

They’re likely misinformed about what is wrong, especially if they’re going by the exaggerated or flat-out false information they’ve heard as this issue was inflated into a national story.

It got going just before the Canada Day long weekend, when popular campsites are always booked solid.

Reports claimed European tourists were buying package tours that included BC Parks campground reservations, for which they were paying twice the selling price.

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Britain looking downright Shakespearean It’s a bit like a Shakespeare play — specifically the final scene of Hamlet, when almost all the play’s major characters die violently.

And now we’re down to one. Her name is GWYNNE DYER Theresa May. The international It has been barely STAGE three weeks since the United Kingdom (or at least, 52 per cent of those who voted) chose to leave the European Union, but all the main Brexit leaders have already left the stage. The Conservative Party has always been notable for its ruthlessness, and leaders who threaten to split the party get short shrift.

The first to go was Prime Minister David Cameron, who called the referendum expecting that a pro-EU outcome would finally make the anti-EU obsessives on the right of his own Conservative Party shut up. It was a needless, fatal blunder.

Cameron allowed some of his own cabinet members to campaign for “Brexit,” in the belief that they would return to the fold, chastened by

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defeat, when the country voted for “Remain.”

Instead, the “Leave” campaign won, and Cameron announced his resignation the morning after the referendum.

However, he said that he would stay in office until October, to give the party time to choose a new leader. This would have involved three months of political paralysis, but it also gave Cameron time to settle his own future (he seems to be angling for a senior job with NATO). And then the slaughter started.

It was generally assumed that one of the pro-Brexit Conservative leaders would replace Cameron, most likely Boris Johnson. His presence at the head of the Brexit campaign probably gave it the million extra votes it needed for victory — but he was clearly shocked by the prospect of actually having to lead the country into the post-Brexit wilderness.

Johnson disappeared from sight for four days after the referendum, which gave the coleader of the Brexit campaign, Justice Minister Michael Gove, time to plan a coup against him.

Gove was supposed to be running Johnson’s campaign, but instead he announced that Johnson was not up to the job and declared that he was running for the leadership himself.

Johnson withdrew (probably glad to be out), and Gove’s treachery was so blatant that even

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his fellow Conservatives turned against him. For comic relief Nigel Farage, leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party, also quit, saying that he wanted his life back. All the main Brexit leaders were gone in just two weeks, leaving only Andrea Leadsom as a pro-Brexit contender for the Conservative leadership.

Leadsom was a hard-right pro-Brexiter who only entered parliament in 2010. She was a lightweight who would never normally be seen as a potential prime minister, and her views were so extreme — marriage should only be for Christians, not gays; bring back fox-hunting — that she probably could not win a general election.

But Conservative members of parliament worried that she might win the leadership race anyway, because the people who decide that are the 150,000 paid-up Conservative Party members, a socially conservative, middle-class group with an average age of 60. So the pressure on Leadsom to step aside grew and grew.

On Monday morning Leadsom caved in, ensuring that the last woman standing, Home Secretary Theresa May, will be the new Conservative leader and British prime minister.

There will be no split in the party, and there will

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Editor; With all the tragedy that is happening globally, it’s hard to think of the good things that are happening globally. Canada is playing a role in the good things.

The Global Fund is an organization of more than 50 donor countries, of which Canada is one, working to eliminate malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Replenishment of monies to the Global Fund is required every three years so that implementing countries have the time and guarantee of funding to plan effectively.

Not only has Canada stepped in with a $785 million donation but we are hosting the Global Fund Replenishment Conference in Montreal in September and the world will come.

When Barack Obama said the world could use more Canada, this is part of what he meant.

Bravo Canada.

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Online booking shows sites still open exploited like this. One problem: they’re not.

The Salmon Arm couple who built the tour business said the $70 figure comes from adding up all the hotel rooms, camp bookings and activities on the route and dividing by the number of days. The tours are designed around activities and private RV camping facilities, with BC Parks campgrounds often midweek stops along the way.

The business was besieged by

threatening phone and email messages, and had to take its Facebook page down after it was inundated with abuse.

The environment ministry pulled together its latest statistics on use of the BC Parks online reservation system. Commercial tour operators account for less than one per cent of bookings, and many of their customers are from within B.C. In fact, three quarters of all provincial campground reservations are from British Columbians, 14 per cent are Albertans, 2.8 per cent are from

elsewhere in Canada and 3.6 per cent are from the U.S. The entire continent of Europe accounts for 6.6 per cent of bookings.

Considering that the B.C. government spends gobs of money on its “Super, Natural B.C.” ad campaign to market our great wilderness to the world, perhaps opposition critics could reacquaint themselves with reality before leaping for cheap media hits.

The reservation system shows plenty of spaces, even at the most popular BC Parks campsites. Weekends are

scarcer, and holidays like the upcoming B.C. Day weekend are snapped up as soon as the 90-day window for booking campgrounds comes around.

Environment Minister Mary Polak says creating more campsites in B.C. parks is the ultimate answer. Of course that will attract protests about paving paradise to put up a parking lot.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Moving ahead without any real plan From Page 6 be no three-month hiatus in British politics. May is seen as a “safe pair of hands,” and she will be in office within days.

May supported “Remain” in the referendum, but very quietly. She has now pledged to carry out the wishes of (52 per cent of) the voters and lead Britain out of the European Union – but that doesn’t mean

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she has the faintest idea how to do it.

The Guardian newspaper summed up the situation in an editorial on July 6: “It is now brutally clear that there is not a plan — no plan for how and when Britain leaves, no plan for future relations with Europe, and no plan at all for how political assent might be secured for any of the imperfect political options on offer.” That is as true for May as it was for the defunct pro-Brexit leadership.

But cheer up. Assuming that Angela Merkel remains Chancellor of Germany and that Hillary Clinton wins the U.S. presidential election in November, by year’s end the three biggest Western countries will all be run by women. Maybe they can sort it all out.

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Power out for hours She said this type of outage isn’t a common one.

The power outage was the longest A small, roadside transformer is he’s experienced in 12 years of runto blame for a 10-hour power outage ning his restaurant, said Weiser. in the Gasoline Alley part of town The transformer in question was last week that a 500 kVA knocked out elec(kilo-volttricity to multiple ampere) piece businesses. of equipment In total nine located near businesses includThe Source and ing Tim Hortons Tim Hortons and The Source that feeds power were affected by to businesses the lengthy outCoules told age that lasted the Herald via from 12:41 p.m. email. to 10:38 p.m. on Coules Tuesday (July 5) said this transwhen the transformer is not former failed. part of the Tim Hortons Merritt Area owner Eric Transmission Weiser said the (MAT) projpower outage ect, as it is A map of the area affected by the outage on July located outside forced him to 5. Photo courtesy of the City of Merritt. close down his the recently business for the upgraded entire day. substation. She said the failed trans“That was a huge hit,� Weiser said former was part of BC Hydro’s distrinoting that a lot of product had to be bution system to Merritt. thrown out. “[The] transmission [system] will BC Hydro spokeswoman Mary take power from where it’s produced Anne Coules said a replacement to the location and then the distributransformer needed to be brought in, tion system is more specific. It takes which is why power was out for so [power] down to specific businesses long. and homes,� Coules said.

She said BC Hydro isn’t sure The MAT project has been in serwhy the transformer failed, and it’s vice delivering power to Merritt since unlikely that a cause will be found October 2015. Coules said BC Hydro unless the problem is obvious from has been more than satisfied with the examining it. performance of the new transmission “It could be due to age, but we line and substation in Merritt that don’t know,� she said. were included in the MAT project.

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Especially knowing the choice man made, that he fell short of that responsibility and where it has left us.

However, with all the things I shared last week I still forgot some. God not only provided for people way This choice, the temptation, the tree had nothing back then, but He had us in mind and set things in to do with the fruit. It was all about obedience. motion so we would have what we needed, now. He Whom do you love and obey? Whom do you listen not only loves those people but us as well. We are His to? The serpent, satan, said to the woman that God children. He loves us and supplies our needs. just wanted to scare her for if she would actually eat that fruit that she would not die but be just like Him How do you get to and from work? You drive, of instead. course. So, where do you get the fuel? Way down in the earth God provided gas and oil for our day. What The serpent still says this rubbish to us even today. a thoughtful and loving God who supplies all of our “Don’t listen to God, listen to me and you will live needs.What is our response? Jesus said, “If you love when God says you will die.� me, keep my commandments.�

After satan succeeded and the man and the When we go back to creation week we Ă€nd that woman ate the fruit of that tree, God said to satan, God planted a special tree that grew fruit. He told “I will put enmity between you and the woman.â€? The the man not to eat from that tree or he will die. Why woman is God’s church. “and between your seed would God tempt man like that?When God created and her seed. She will bruise your head and you will man, He made him in His own image. God gave him bruise her heel.â€? the same power He had to plane and to choose.

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Local fastballer wins provincial gold Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Eighteen-year-old Merritt minor softball product David Colter is a provincial champion — again!

For the second time in three years, Colter and his Clearwater Crushers teammates have claimed a B.C. title.

The latest achievement was the U19 ‘C’ boys championship, held at Royal Kwantlen Park in North Surrey on the Canada Day long weekend.

Colter plays right field for the Crushers.

Team coach John Meyer said that the young Merrittonian is a valued member of the North Thompson squad.

“David is a very solid ballplayer, and very reliable. He has a great attitude, and is very easy to coach.”

Colter’s experience and maturity was extremely helpful on the weekend, given

FAMILY TIES Merritt’s David Colter (left) proudly shows off his gold medal from the provincial U19 ‘C’ softball championships, alongside his grandfather, Cliff Colter. Photo courtesy of Marie Dee

the youthfulness of the Clearwater team. The squad included three 15-year-olds and one 16-year-old on a thin roster of just 10 players.

With no league to play in, the Crushers relied on a series of exhibition games this season to get ready for provincials. They were particularly grateful to

the Chu Chua fastball team in the Kamloops men’s league for all their guidance and mentorship, said Meyer.

Clearwater was one of three ‘C’ teams at the provincials in North Surrey, along with Alberni from Vancouver Island and Prince George.

Also in atten-

dance were three ‘A’ squads (representing larger communities) — Sooke, Smithers, and Cloverdale (who will be going to the Nationals later this summer).

“All six teams played in a round robin together,” explained Marie Dee, the Crushers’ statistician.

In the preliminaries,

CHAMPIONS The gold-medal-winning Clearwater Crushers U19 softball team. Merritt’s David Colter is in the back row, fourth from the left. Photo courtesy of Marie Dee

the Crushers defeated Prince George and Smithers, and lost to Cloverdale and Sooke.

In the three-team ‘C’ playoffs, Clearwater went undefeated, beating Alberni twice by scores of 14-7 and 5-2.

“We’re very good defensively,” said coach Meyer in assessing his team’s strengths. “If

we have a weakness, it’s in our hitting. We just haven’t had enough games against different pitching.”

Colter first joined the Clearwater Crushers team two years ago when there was no minor fastball being played in the Nicola Valley. He won a U16 provincial title with the

Crushers. Many of the same players then went on to play for the Zone 2 Thompson-Okanagan team that won bronze at the 2014 B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo.

In 2013, Colter and the Merritt Stars were bronze-medallists at the provincial ‘C’ championships, held in Clearwater.

Young martial arts pair headed to world championships Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

It’s pretty heady stuff for a couple of young Merritt martial arts enthusiasts.

Later this month, eight-year-old Kasey Wycotte and his fourand-a-half-year-old sister, Angel, will be boarding a plane for Europe — to compete at the XVI World Martial Arts Games in Essenbach, Germany.

The Wycotte youngsters are both members of the Sen-i Martial Arts Club in Merritt, and are coached by fifth-degree black belt instructor Kim Charlton.

Kasey and Angel have been in the sport for a little less than one year, but have made tremendous progress in a relatively short amount of time. They have won multiple gold medals at major competitions in Vancouver, Calgary and

most recently Salmon Arm. “My son joined last August,” Kasey’s father, Matt, told the Herald earlier this year. “He was really interested in the sport, and I thought that it would be a good way to channel his energy.”

After only two months of practice, Kasey entered his first competition at BCIT in Vancouver and won a gold medal in points sparring. He won the same event this past February in Calgary.

Shortly after Kasey began training, Angel signed up because she didn’t want to be left out of the picture. Her success has been as impressive as her brother’s — often against much older opponents.

As a result of their achievements, Kasey and Angel have both been named official members of Team

DYNAMIC DUO Merritt brother and sister, Kasey Wycotte, 8, and Angel Wycotte, 4½, are off to Germany later this month to compete in the XVI World Martial Arts Games from Photo courtesy of HeelHook Photography

Canada at the World Games. They will meet up with their teammates in Munich, Germany and travel to Essenbach together.

But don’t for a minute think that Kasey and Angel are boarding any planes on their own.

Their father, Matt, and

grandfather, Earl, will be with them every step of the way.

“They’re leaving from Vancouver on July 19,” reported the Wycotte’s grandmother, Colleen, a driving force behind the undertaking.

“The competition days are July 22 to 24.”

Their grandmother said the travel, along with the discipline are just two things her grandchildren love about the sport of martial arts.

“The sportsmanship is tremendous,” she added.

What are the kids

most looking forward to in terms of the World Games?

“Flying for the first time on a plane,” said grandma. “They’re nervous and excited all at once.

“Kasey’s wondering if they’ll have Tim Horton’s over there,

and Angel’s asked about McDonalds,” their grandma said with a laugh.

A trip of this magnitude doesn’t come cheap. It’s costing the family close to $7,000 to send the four of them to the World Games.

The Wycottes have created a GoFundMe account that can be accessed through the Kasey Wycotte MMA Facebook page.

“Any financial assistance from the community would be greatly appreciated,” said the grandmother.

Asked why the family is taking on such a financial burden to send Kasey and Angel half way around the world, the grandmother replied, “I never said no in the past to anything my sons set their heart upon doing. I’m not going to say no to my grandchildren either.”

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RESPONSIBILITIES: • Connects and collaborates with appropriate referral sources • Conduct intakes • Conduct mental health assessments and develop assessment reports • Conduct provisional DSM diagnosis • Develop and execute treatment plans • Maintain appropriate Clinical and administrative records KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Awareness of First Nations culture and issues affecting First Nations families and communities • Develop and maintain working knowledge and relationships with natural partners and supports in the communities • Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in Clinical Mental Health assessment, diagnosis and treatment • Ability to conduct suicide assessments and assist with crisis interventions • Comfortable with conducting both Psycho-educational and treatment focused group sessions to various ages • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or comparable degree with strong clinical skills • Education in DSM diagnosis and related treatments for common Mental Health challenges • Registered with a professional association • Related experience with responsibility for providing mental health services to children and families • Experience working with Aboriginal communities • A valid BC class 5 driver’s license and criminal record check are mandatory

Start Date: ASAP As Needed Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience Please submit your applications.

Those who are short listed will be invited for an interview.

For full job description contact SCFSS.

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume by E-mail Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director ExecutiveDirector@scwexmx.com Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualiÀed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Nooaitch Indian Band is a First Nation organization located in the beautiful Nicola Valley, west of Merritt.

Housing & Operations Manager Nooaitch Indian Band requires a Housing and Building Operations Manager, who under the direction of the Band Manager will primarily be responsible for the planning, implementation, management and review of all buildings and all band operations assets. He/She must conduct regular building inspections, and ensure all homes and buildings are maintained in good condition, and that all permits are in place. When required, He/She must schedule maintenance and repair work.

This individual is also responsible for scheduling and supervising the operations and maintenance personnel. The Housing and Building Operations Manager reviews occupancy reports to ensure that applications, selection of tenants and assignment of dwelling units are in accordance with the Nooaitch housing policy and all regulations. The Housing and Building Operations Manager will also develop and administer departmental budgets and oversee all rental arrears for CMHC housing.

Nooaitch Reserve # IR10 has 56 homes and over 140 community members.

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TAKE NOTICE that a Ratification Vote will be held in accordance with the Lower Nicola Indian Band Community Ratification Process on Thursday, August 11, 2016 and Friday, August 12, 2016 in order to determine if Eligible Voters approve the Lower Nicola Indian Band Land Code and the Individual Agreement. Also, there will be an Advance Vote on Friday, August 5, 2016 and Saturday, August 6, 2016.

In accordance with the Lower Nicola Indian Band Community Ratification Process, electronic registration and voting will commence June 30th and be available for the duration of the vote (until 8:00pm on August 12, 2016).

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June 30, 2016 (8:00am) Âą August 12, 2016 (8:00pm) ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION AND ONLINE VOTE | landcodevote.lnib.net Copies of the Framework Agreement, Individual Agreement, Lower Nicola Indian Band Land Code, and the background documents may be obtained from the Lower Nicola Indian Band Lands Department at the 181 Nawishaskin Land, Merritt, BC, V1K 0A7, (250) 378-5157. They may also be obtained on the Lower Nicola Indian Band website at http://lnib.net/land-code-vote/.

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And take further notice that all members of Lower Nicola Indian Band 18 years of age or older as of August 12, 2016 are eligible to vote. Provided that such members have submitted a complete, signed and witnessed voter registration document to the ratification officer prior to the close of polls in the case of in-person voting and voting by mail, while in the case of electronic voting voters will complete registration through the electronic registration system prior to the close of the polls. Voter registration documents will be sent to all Eligible Voters whose address is on record with the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

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