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In Memoriams In Memoriams In Memoriams
In memory of Tony Cavaliere
July 1,1942- June 28,2013 Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard,but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
Love you Sue and family: Terry, George, Jansen, Miranda, Luc, Addy, Valerie e &Chloe
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Johannes (Joe) vanRossum
March 10, 1936 –June 16, 2021
Joe passed away peacefully on June 16 surrounded by his family.Joe waspredeceased by his parents Thale and Grietje (neeHilbolling), his twosisters Hendrika (Ron) and Zwaantje (Willem) and nephews Thale Kwant and Roulof (Ida) Kwant. Joeissurvived by his2 sons John (Jeff) and Greg(Julia),his grandchildren Isabel and Alexandra, niece Rita (Ed) Fransen-Morris and nephewRoy Fransen.
Joe wasborn on March 10, 1936 in the community of Anloo –Netherlands and wasthe youngest of 3children. The family wasfortunate to survive WWII while residing in the Netherlands and Joe was8when the warended. The family immigrated to Canada on May 03, 1954 and eventually settled in Merritt. Joe’s oldest sister,Zwaantje married 2½weeks earlier and remained in the Netherlands to start afamily of her own. Although the family had aspirations of farming, both Joe and his father found long careers in the forestry and lumber industry,mainly working in local sawmills. Joe became alumber grader and worked until he suffered alife changing heart attack in his 50’s.
The family livednextdoor to Rob and Wanda Gush, who raised 7children and both families bonded, shared their livestogether,and builtrelationships that still remain strong through generations. On May 25, 1962 Joe married Jill Varney, builtahome and raised afamily.Joe and Jill parted ways in 2001. Joe married 2more times and later spent the last severalyears as asingle man in Merritt.
As ayoung man in Holland, Joe had apassion for soccer and lovedto fish and garden. While raising afamily,Joe successfully coached youth soccer for anumber of years. Camping became apart of life and the family spentmost weekends along the shorelines of the local lakes. Lundbom Lakewas afamily favorite. Joe later found alove for curling and golf and he enjoyed both sports until he physically couldn’t. He wasfortunate enough to experience 3‘hole in ones’. Joe also enjoyed watching sports and mostly watching his grandchildren takepartinsporting, musical and school activities.
The family would liketothank the staffatNicola Meadows who tirelessly gave Joe the support he required while he resided there. We would also liketothank the medical professionals in Merritt and the staffatthe Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre.
Acelebration of Joe’slife will be scheduled at alater date and be held at the Crossroads Community Church. In lieu of flowers, adonation may be made to the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary.
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Garage Sales
Fall Fair Community Yard Sale. May.15 & 29 June. 12 & 26 July. 10 & 24 August. 07 & 21 September. 11 & 25 9-2 pm each day Donations again are gratefully accepted, they can preferably be brought to the building during the Giant Sales or please call Clifford at 250-378-2303 for more information.
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Employment Employment Employment
Library Page at the Merritt Library
The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library is seeking apart-time Page for the Merritt Library with akeenattention to detail and astrong customer service orientation.
Duties include accurately re-shelving library materials and checking in materials, moving bins, boxes and carts, providing directional assistance, and supporting staffwith projects and programs, paging and other basic library functions. The position is subject to the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union, Local 705. The position is Grid 3, which pays $16.69 -$18.54 per hour. Complete details of the position and required qualications are available on the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library website: tnrl.ca/ jobs. Posting closes June 22, 2021 @16:00.
Intermediate Teacher Position
N’Kwala is aFirst Nation operated independent school offering akindergarten to grade 12 program. We arearural school with very small class sizes, allowing for additional one-on-one support for students. N’Kwala is surrounded by rolling hills in apicturesque natural environment and is located in the beautiful Nicola Valley approximately 90 km south of Kamloops and approximately 50 km east of Merritt. If required, on-site accommodations and daycareare available for the successful candidate. Upper Nicola Band offers competitive wages and agenerous benefits package.
Required Qualifications:
•Qualified and experienced to teach intermediate level students •Special Education training an asset •Ability to adapt or modify programs to meet the student’sspecial needs •Knowledge of theBCcurriculum •Valid BC teaching certificate
Recommended Qualifications:
• Experience working in First Nations community • Experience with the Read Well and Saxon Math programs • Experience with special education programs • Experience with multi-grade classroom Salary as per the Upper Nicola Band salary scale Start date: August 30, 2021. Pro-D opportunities during the summer may be required. For further information about this role, please contact Principal, Heather Grismer at 250-350-3370 or email: principal@uppernicola.com Please send cover letter and resume to Human Resources, PO Box 3700, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8, or hr@uppernicola.com.Position closes July 26, 2021 @4:00 p.m. No late entries will be accepted. N’kwala School thanks all those interested but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT WORKER
School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for aFirst Nations SupportWorkerfor Princeton (Vermilion ForksElementary/John Allison Elementarysplit) for 7hoursper day, 10 months per year. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing social/emotional support, communicating with students and parents/guardians, tutoring, and cultural education. Electronic application submissions are accepted at www.sd58.bc.ca {click on Employment, Current Job Postings, (Job Code #3051366) and follow the prompts}. Applications, including adetailed resume with aminimum of three references, will be accepted until June 30, 2021 with astartdate of September 7, 2021.Please forward to:
Attention: LindseyHenderson, Manager of Human Resources School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 sblonde@365.sd58.bc.ca
Only those applicants selected for an interviewwill be contacted.
PHARMACY ASSISTANT
Black’sPharmacy is seeking an energetic,hardworking pharmacy assistantwho will provide exceptional customer service. This aparttime position with the possibility of working intoafull time position. Pharmacy experience is an asset but not required. Applyinpersonwith resume to Black’sPharmacy 2037Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC Nicola Valley Transportation Society
Transit Supervisor with Administrative Duties The Nicola Valley Transportation Society is seeking applications for the position of aTransitSupervisor with Administrative Duties in the City of Merritt, BC. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the transit system in the community under the direction of the BoardofDirectors and in cooperation with BC Transit and the City of Merritt. Duties include, but are not limitedtothe following: •Supervision and training of all transit operators. •Data Entry into Transit BC System for invoices, performance and bus maintenance work orders. •Information tracking as per BC Transit requirements. •Tracking bus maintenance, service and inspections as required by all governing bodies and the CVSE. •Class 4Driver’s License or the ability to obtain as part of the position. •Ensuring that the transit system is operating under all Covid 19 requirements. The successful candidate should have excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching and conict resolution skills, the ability to work independently with the Society, employees, community and requires acooperative working relationship with Union Representatives.
Training for reporting requirement as outlined by BC Transit will be provided by their representatives.
Deadline for Applications: Until position is lled
Please provide your resume with references via email to: Jan Oswald, NVYS BoardChair - Email: jo-libra@ telus.net
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•Wages: starting $35 to $45 Depends on experience Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C. 250-378-6161
Full-time or part-time Office staff required to workatalocal doctor’soffice. Preference giventosomeone with experience, butwould be willing to train an applicant. Please send resume to P.O. Box820, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8
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The Coldwater Indian Band is seeking an individual to fill the Education Coordinator position. The Education Coordinator is responsible for the planning, administration and coordination of Coldwater Indian Band Programs and Services and reports to the Band Administrator. This position will be working from the Merritt Office. Responsibilities and Duties Planning – Annual and Long-term Education Plan for Coldwater Indian Band, membership and as directed.
Human Resource – Supervises and valuates the performance of anyone with direct reporting relations to the Department when applicable. Financial – Develops Education Program budgets in consultation with the Band Administrator and administers the budgets as approved by Chief and Council and all other associated duties.
Policy – Administers the approved Post-Secondary Education Policy. Liaison and Representation – Participates as Ex-Officio when required on the Band School SAC; Represents the band in negotiating the Local Education Agreement; Attends School District 58 meetings where applicable; Liaises with Post-Secondary Institutions/Schools in support of the Coldwater Indian Band Education Policy and programs; Liaises with SD #58 re: L.E.A., F.N.A.C, and staff where applicable; Advocates for Coldwater students within School District 58 & students attending different PostSecondary Educational Institutions; Liaise with Indian Services Canada in support of the Coldwater Indian Band Education Department programs. Post-Secondary Program Administration – Administers the Post-Secondary program as per Job Description. General Education Administration – Administers all pertinent Education Program funding through Xyntax; Develop and maintain individual student confidential files; Maintains records of all Education programs, services and funding associated with this department; Keeps the Band Administrator informed of sensitive and important issues and events in relation to the operation of the Education Programs; etc. Position Qualifications • Post-Secondary Diploma (prefer minimum Business or Public Administration diploma) • OR an equivalent combination of post secondary education and directly related work experience. • Proposal writing an asset • Lifestyle consistent with the importance of the responsibilities of the position • Strong analytical and decision-making skills, tact, discretion and sound judgement • Demonstrated commitment to fiscal management • Superior communication skills, written and oral • Working knowledge of Xyntax an asset • Knowledge of Nlaka’pamux and Coldwater Community an asset • Ability to organize and manage workload • Good negotiation skills (Local Education Agreements) • Able to work independently and in a team environment • Satisfactory Criminal Records check • Valid Driver’s License and Reliable vehicle
Send your resume with references and cover letter: Attn: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND H.R. COMMITTEE, c/o Band Administrator (lantoine@coldwaterband.org.) PO BOX 4600, MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Deadline for resumes ��� ���� �������� �� ���� �, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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