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City council is preparing to tell smokers to butt out in parks and public spaces. At its regular meeting Tuesday (June 28) council voted in favour of giving three readings to an amending bylaw that will implement anti-smoking regulations. Many members of council described the bylaw as a good first step, but one thought it didn’t go far enough. Coun. Linda Brown said she was disappointed that the bylaw presented by staff didn’t go beyond prohibition in parks. “The idea was to take this a step further and make it a lot stronger in terms of trying to de-normalize the idea of smoking,” Brown said at the meeting. “We were looking at the potential for not walking down
the street with a cigarette in your hand similar to what we do with the liquor laws,” she said. The bylaw calls for the prohibition of smoking in city parks, playgrounds, public squares, greenspaces and footpaths, and includes e-cigarettes and hookah pipes. Implementing these new smoking regulations would call for signage posted in the affected areas. Corporate officer Melissa Miles said that about 20 signs would need to be installed at the cost of about $120 each. Coun. Diana Norgaard questioned how this bylaw would be enforced, to which Coun. Goetz replied that he believed it will probably have to be shame-driven by members of the public. “I don’t think we expect one bylaw officer to police everything,” Goetz said. Merritt currently doesn’t have any legislation in place regulating smoking in its parks.
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The bylaw was brought forward via a notice of motion made by Coun. Brown this spring after a representative made a presentation to council requesting it adopt such a bylaw. Only Coun. Dave Baker voted in opposition to the readings, and said he felt the new regulations should be tested out in only one of the city’s parks. Brown said she’d support the new regulations, but hoped it would be made stronger in the future. According to provincial legislation, smoking is prohibited within three metres of any doorway, open window or air intake of a public place or workplace, a report in the council agenda reads. The reports also notes that many communities in B.C. such as Nanaimo, West Kelowna, Salmon Arm and Richmond have implemented smoking regulations in parks and playgrounds.
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With the Bass Coast festival set to rock Merritt for the fourth year, festival organizers are putting the finishing touches on the grounds as they prepare for more than 3,000 music fans to descend on the Nicola Valley. Over 100 acts are scheduled to hit the stage over the three-day festival, with an eclectic mix of international and local acts, said Paul Brooks, communications director for Bass Coast. “The type of music that is represented at Bass Coast festival is really at the vanguard of [electronic dance music], if you will,� said Brooks. “It’s a lot of acts that haven’t played here yet, they haven’t played in North America, and they’re being introduced to the North American audience.� At the same time, plenty of local Canadian acts are also included in the festival, and Brooks said many of those acts plan to deliver “a special experience on site.� But the appeal of the festival isn’t just limited to the acts on the lineup, explained Brooks. Many festival
goers are also drawn to the extravagant audiovisual displays which accompany the musical acts. “The way the curation of the music works, and the art on site, makes for a very immersive experience,â€? he added. The festival is already sold out, despite organizers increasing the capacity of the event. “We’ve been sold out for some time — we sold out at the end of April,â€? said Brooks. The 2016 Bass Coast festival is set to feature an eclectic mix of performers, from the “vanguardâ€? of electronic “The interest is incred- dance music to the genres of experimental and funk. Herald file photo. ible this year.â€? experimental music. Brooks highlighted a number of Though the festival is now in it’s But while electronic music is acts to look forward to on the weekeighth year of operation, this will be end — he recommended that festival certainly the most catered-to genre the fourth year the show takes place at the festival, Brooks said that the goers check out Machinedrum, a in Merritt. breadth of performers covers a wide one-man electronic music producer “We’ve had such a positive experange of musical influences, from who hails from North Carolina. rience ‌ [People talk about] the jazz to R&B, to funk. From across the pond, Ivy Lab love for the natural beauty, and how Opening night of Bass Coast is set — another group on Brooks “mustmuch they appreciate coming to this for July 8, and the concert will conwatchâ€? list — is a trio from north space,â€? explained Brooks. tinue until July 10. London who err on the side of
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The City of Merritt hopes a map panel will help boost tourism to its downtown. The design of the map image of the downtown is currently being reviewed, and the goal is to put out a request for proposal this summer to have the structure constructed sometime this year, chief administrative officer Shawn Boven told the Herald. “The map graphic is kind of neat,� he said, adding that it has a ‘You are Here’ marking and lists what is within a five and 10 minute walk. The map panel is part of phase one of implementing the city’s newly adopted wayfinder signage strategy, which has a timber theme inspired by the town’s strong roots in the lumber industry. “We’ll do a little bit of it a see how much it costs, because we don’t want to bite off more than we can chew,� Boven said. The signage strategy was created by Vancouver The timber-themed design for the map company Alta Design, which estimates the cost of graphic. Photo courtesy of the City of Merritt. the map panel too be about $10,000. ORIES D-DAY MEM3 PAGE
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FOUR LOCAL SAWMILLS CLOSED BY IWA STRIKE Three days after the termination of their present contract, Merritt I.W.A. members yesterday walked away from their jobs at Weyerhaeuser “ A� Mill, Nicola Valley Sawmills and Aspen Planers. Workers at Weyerhaeuser “B� Mill had already shut down by 8:30 Tuesday evening, and were on hand Wednesday distributing signs and forming pickets with men from the other mills. Legal strike notice of 72 hours had been handed to the companies involved, but the strike is an unofficial one in that it is not presently sanctioned by the union. Negotiations have been underway in Kelowna since March for a new contract agreement covering all Interior workers. Union bargaining agents had told workers to stay on the job as long as the talks were continuing.
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PUBLIC NOTICE – 2015 ANNUAL REPORT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 99(3) of the Community Charter that Council will consider the 2015 Annual Report at its June 28, 2016 Regular Council Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC.
The Annual report will be available for public review at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.merritt.ca on June 24, 2016. The Annual Report includes; Departmental Reports, Audited Financial Statements and Permissive Tax Exemptions.
The Annual Meeting will be held July 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC.
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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.
BOARD OF VARIANCE The City of Merritt is seeking three (3) individuals to sit on the City’s Board of Variance for a three (3) year term. The Board of Variance is independent from the City and jurisdiction, and set out by Bylaw. The Board of Variance hears requests for variances and appeals’ regarding hardships imposed as a result of the City’s zoning bylaw requirements. Meetings are determined on an as needed basis.
If you have an interest in civic duties and would like to apply to sit on the Board of Variance, please forward your intention by letter prior to July 05, 2016 to: City of Merritt Melisa Miles Director of Corporate Services PO Box 189 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Or email to mmiles@merritt.ca
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Potential Postal Strike May Impact Paying Property Taxes Merritt, B.C. - With the looming threat of a postal labour dispute, the City of Merritt is warning the public to take precautions with their property tax payments and Home Owner grant applications. Canada Post could potentially cease delivery as early as July 2nd, and Merritt property taxes are due on July 4th. To eliminate the risk of your payment not being received on time, it recommended this close to the deadline that any taxpayers avoid sending payment through the mail. A Canada Post post-mark is not considered proof of on-time payment. Homeowners are asked to make payments through their financial institution’s online or telephone banking, or in person at City Hall. Homeowners are also reminded that they must claim their Homeowner’s Grant before the deadline of July 4th as well. Visit www.merritt.ca to claim the grant online. Outstanding current tax balances after the due date, including unclaimed Homeowner’s Grants, are subject to a ten percent penalty on the first day after the tax due date.
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Charges have been laid against two Fort Nelson men who posted a video of themselves pursuing a swimming moose until one of them was able to jump on its back. A man prepares to jump from a boat to the back of a moose crossing The men are Tochodi Lakes in northern B.C. in 2014. Photo courtesy of YouTube. to make their first appearance in provincial court in Fort Nelson on Aug. 8 to face three charges under the Wildlife Act, said Chris Doyle, deputy chief of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service. Charges are for harassing wildlife with a boat, attempting to capture wildlife and hunting a big game animal that is swimming. The video was identified as being shot from a boat on the Tochodi Lakes southwest of Fort Nelson in the summer of 2014. It shows the boat chasing a swimming moose until one man in plaid swimming trunks jumps on the moose’s back while his friends laugh. The ride appears to last only a few seconds before the man falls off and the moose is able to wade towards shore.
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Herded on housing The biggest risk of building and promoting a nanny state is that you get one, and then TOM FLETCHER you have to B.C. feed it. VIEWS B.C. politicians are facing this situation in housing, after an entire generation has been taught by school and media that the government is supposed to control the global housing market. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hasn’t promised yet to house everyone in their location of choice, which overwhelmingly seems to be the most desired and expensive urban real estate in the country. But he sent his Families, Children and Social Development Minister, Jean-Yves Duclos, to B.C. to meet with provincial ministers to create a “National Housing Strategy.” We haven’t had one for 40 years, Duclos declared. Oh dear, what a scandal. Actually the reason is that housing is a provincial and local jurisdiction. As with health care, federal meddling via funding strings had largely been eliminated. This is why Ottawa didn’t have a Families, Children and Social Development Minister until a few months ago. If you include housing, B.C. has three ministers doing those jobs, which is as it should be. Duclos’ job is to show that Trudeau really cares, in the style of Liberal Ottawa. As for a national strategy, local and provincial poverty and homelessness elimination schemes have shown that governments might as well announce a Soviet-style FiveYear Plan for Tractor Production for all the good it does.
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GWYNNE DYER The international STAGE Next Wednesday (July 12) the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea will issue its ruling on China’s claim to practically all of the South China Sea. And already the main military contenders are moving more forces into the region. China’s Maritime Safety Administration announced that Chinese naval and air forces will carry out seven days of exercises in an area extending from Hainan
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tion. The Chinese armed forces never give in to outside forces.” And on Friday President Xi Jinping declared that China will never compromise on sovereignty and is “not afraid of trouble.” In a worst-case analysis, therefore, we could be only a week away from a major military clash between the United States and China in the South China Sea. But it really shouldn’t go that far, because the Hague tribunal’s ruling will have no practical effect. The historical justifications for Beijing’s claim are flimsy, but beginning with the seizure by force of the Paracel Islands from Vietnam in 1974, China has extended its control to most of tiny islands and reefs in the entire area. In the past three years
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it has expanded seven of these tiny footholds. In February, for the first time, it put actual weapons on them. But China stated in advance that it would not recognise any ruling on the validity of its claim by the UN-backed Hague tribunal, which has no way to enforce its decision. So it should not feel obliged to resort to military force to defend its claim, any more than the US should feel any need to use force to challenge it. In theory. The social contract that keeps the Chinese Communist Party in power is simple: so long as the Party delivers steadily rising living standards, the population will accept its dictatorial rule. For almost thirty years it has kept its side of the bargain. But even the Party admits that the growth
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rate is now down to six per cent, and hardly anybody else believes it is even four per cent. Some observers think the economy may not be growing at all this year. If that is the case, then the regime is drifting into dangerous waters, and it will need a foreign distraction to divert public attention from its failure. An exciting but carefully contained confrontation over the South China Sea with the United States and its Southeast Asian allies could be the solution, igniting nationalist passions in China and generating support for the regime, but the tricky bit is keeping it “carefully contained.” Once you start down that road, you cannot be sure where it will take you. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Editor; Will the Ministry of Health implement any of the recommendations made by the Senior Advocate in regard to resident on resident aggression in senior facilities? Let’s take a look at the ministry’s past record of acknowledging the problems within the senior health care system. Back in 2012, the tax payers paid for an investigation by the ombudsman to determine what needed to be changed to improve the quality of care for our seniors in facilities. One-hundred seventy-six recommendations were made. As of today, only 10 have been implemented! The ombudsman asked that the ministry develop a monitoring and enforcement system to ensure sufficient staffing levels. This suggestion was refused. And now, another investigation that we are paying for has established a link between the increasing number of aggressive incidents and insufficient staff ! Eighty-two per cent of facilities do not meet staffing guidelines. If a lack of
funding is to blame, how have the remaining 18 per cent managed to achieve a better quality of care? Conscientious ownership and better management. Why have violations against seniors increased by 21 per cent since 2014? A lack of enforcement by our health authorities. Is the ministry aware that the health authorities are failing to protect our seniors? According to the ombudsman, the ministry does not receive enough relevant data concerning the quality of care that facilities offer, or the actions that the authorities are taking, to provide effective stewardship or oversight. The Senior Advocate has used our money wisely with extensive reports done in record time and under budget. Will the ministry acknowledge any of the numerous problems identified in these reports? Will the Senior Advocate be more persuasive than the ombudsman?
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Federal meddling in provincial affair The choice of Victoria for the federal-provincial strategy meeting was less than ideal. The theatre over Victoria’s ever-growing “tent city” squat was continuing in and out of the courthouse next door, bolstered by professional protesters from Vancouver. They took a break from ordering the media around at the tent camp, hauled their public address system over to the hotel where Duclos was meeting with B.C. housing czar Rich Coleman and other provincial ministers, and chanted their demands. They even have a number, delivered via bullhorn by a large, loud fellow named Ivan Drury of something called the “Alliance Against Displacement,” an upstart outfit formerly known as “Social Housing Coalition.” Drury led a chant of “77,000 homes! Build them now!” before his massed supporters made a show for TV of trying to force their way into the hotel where the ministers met. Inside the hotel, Coleman indicated what B.C. intends to do with the $150 million share of federal money that Ottawa offered in its first budget.
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2016 Excerpt from the 2016 Graduating Cermony Good Evening. On behalf of the School District and the Ministry of Education I would like to welcome you to this year’s graduation ceremony and thank everyone for being here on this very special occasion. I would also like to start with what is most important and that is passing on our congratulations to the graduates of 2016. Graduates I have had the opportunity to speak twice already to students who were crossing the stage this year and as per usual I reflected back and connected something memorable to a piece of advice that I could pass on. The first comments were focused on diversity, human rights and inclusion. In summary the message stated that you are unique and deserve respect and dignity. The second speech highlighted the two common laws of achievement. Law one is that there will always be obstacles. Law two is that those who problem solve and find solutions will achieve. In summary you must choose to face and overcome barriers in order to be successful. I considered repeating either one of those speeches; however, it didn’t feel right. Instead what comes to mind for you tonight is the impact many of you had when you put on your gowns and toured the Elementary Schools. I only had an opportunity to be at one of the schools, but I heard children cheering, I saw adults crying and it struck me to the importance of tonight’s event. It also reminded me of how much influence each of you can have on your journey going forward. Over 750 elementary students shared your success on Thursday and I know many were inspired. I have no doubt that all will remember you in your gowns, high fiving them down the hallway. On behalf of the District and the Ministry of Education I would like to congratulate you and I would also like to thank you for already making a difference in some young people’s lives. We are very proud of each one of you and we wish you all the best. Congratulations. Stephen McNiven Superintendent of Schools School District No.58 (Nicola-Similkameen)
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The reopening of At the end of day Àve of creation there woman. It wasn’t much to work with, but God was still some work left to do. As day six doesn’t need much. the country’s thirddawned, God said, “Let the earth bring forth He closed up Adam’s side and presented largest export market land animals.” Just as he had planned, in him with a beautiful woman. What a day! is vital to the B.C. came the horse, cow, dog, wolf, and all kinds Now, this beautiful garden had a beautiful of big and small land creatures. cattle industry, and couple to live in it. Then, God said, “Let Us make man after should provide support What a creative week. This shows us our image and likeness.” We imagine a pile for prices as early as something of the love and power of God. of earth on a stand and God forming a man What more did man need to be happy? this fall, an industry out of the dust of the earth. God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply.” representative said When He was Ànished God blew into They were to be the parents of the world. Wednesday. man’s nostrils and breathed the breath of Day six came to an end and it says God life into him. That breath went through every As part of a rested on the seventh day. Was God tired? vein and muscle and man became a living summit between No. He was not tired. He did no work but being. made the day holy as a memorial of what Canada, the United Man, a wonderful being, stood upright. had been accomplished. We meet on that States and Mexico, The animals had been spoken into being, and day with His people and remember and give Prime Minister that was all right, but man was a being made thanks for what had taken place. with hands by the Creator, Himself. Justin Trudeau this Job says that on that day some of Man is a special being with the power to the heavenly beings went and sang and week announced The recent “three amigos” summit between the leaders of Mexico, the United States, and Canada talk, think, plan, and most of all, make choices, worshiped, thanking God for what had been a full resumption could be a boon for the B.C. cattle industry. Herald file photo. which animals could not. done. of Canadian cattle Then God said that is not good that man This is why the seventh day, the Sabbath exports to Mexico. oil, beef prices received by ranchers early in the should be alone so I will make him a helper. became a day of rest and worship. Mexico and many other markets closed borders season have fallen by one-third from what were God then took the man and put him to sleep. He took a rib out of his side and created to Canadian imports when bovine disease BSE record levels in 2015. (Bovine spongiform encephalopathy) was discovThe reopening of the border with Mexico on ered in herds in this country in 2003. Oct. 1 coincides with the Borders have been gradually reopened since. majority of cattle in the NOTICE OF LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND While Mexico removed its ban on animals Interior going to market. COMMUNITY RATIFICATION VOTE younger than 30 months, the prohibition on older “It’s very good timanimals has persisted. ing,” Boon said. Kevin Boon, general manager of B.C. The association’s genTAKE NOTICE that a Ratification Vote will be held in accordance with the Lower Nicola Cattlemen’s Association, said the age restriction eral manager said the 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 meant B.C. and Canadian ranchers were losing full opening with Mexico Band Land Code and the Individual Agreement. Also, there will be an Advance Vote on millions of dollars in export markets. sends a message to the Friday, August 5, 2016 and Saturday, August 6, 2016. Those animals 30 months and older are typical- few markets that are not ly for the hamburger market, including dairy cattle open. In accordance with the Lower Nicola Indian Band Community Ratification Process, and beef cows deemed below quality for continued He also noted it’s a electronic registration and voting will commence June 30th and be available for the breeding. testament to efforts by the duration of the vote (until 8:00pm on August 12, 2016). “With [addition of] Mexico, we’re pretty industry and Canadian much everywhere,” Boon said of open borders to Food Inspection Agency The following question will be asked of the Eligible Voters of Lower Nicola Indian Band by Canadian beef. to aggressively investigate ballot: “We’re not open to China . . . We anticipate disease and allow tracethat to come fairly quick.” ability from the farm to “Do you approve the Lower Nicola Indian Band Land Code, dated April 1, 2016 for Boon said reopening of the market comes amid the processor and retailer reference and the Individual Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of some weakness in pricing. Tracking the decline in in case of discoveries. Canada?”
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Sloan enjoys first season of volleyball at West Texas A&M Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
Nineteen-year-old Karlie Sloan, a graduate of Merritt Secondary School a little more than a year ago, was home for a brief two-week visit in May. Just as quickly, she was gone again — headed back to the American south to continue her competitive volleyball career. Sloan spent this past school year attending West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in the tiny community of Canyon, approximately 20 kilometres outside the city of Amarillo. The former MSS Panther star earned an athletic scholarship to play for the Lady Buffaloes in the NCAA’s Lone Star conference while working towards a degree in business. Sloan is the first Canadian player ever to suit up for the Buffs (as they are fondly called by their fans). WTAMU usually recruits its varsity athletes from the states of the American southwest. Sloan will spend this summer based out of
Houston, where her older brother, Roger, and his wife now live. Roger, a graduate himself of the University of TexasEl Paso, is a professional golfer, currently competing on the PGA’s web. comTour. The younger Sloan has nothing but great things to say about her freshman year at West Texas A&M. “I loved it. It was completely different from what I was expecting,” she said. “You’re on a team with mostly older girls, playing against other mostly older girls. It’s very competitive.” As with most firstyear players in any varsity sport, Sloan did not see a great deal of playing time. Technically, she red-shirted her freshman year, and is still eligible for four more years of competition. “It was frustrating at times,” Sloan conceded, “especially when you felt you could contribute something on the court. But our coach (Jason Skoch) was very honest and up front about it.” Sloan said the wom-
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en’s volleyball programs at American schools are very intense. “We practised six days a week (Monday to Saturday), usually three hours a day, from mid-August through till December. They have to give us one day off a week. That’s NCAA rules.” With a roster of 22
players at its peak, and only six on the floor at a time in games, Lady Buffalo practices were ultra-competitive. “It actually made things fun,” said Sloan, who never lacked intensity or fierce competitive spirit during her high school and club playing days back in British Columbia. “In the
end, we’re all working towards one goal — and that is to win. We’re pushing each other with that goal in mind.” Sloan’s drive during the fall season, and in spring training, was not lost on Skoch. “She improved a lot,” the head coach said. “Her strengths are her persistence and her accountability. No excuses come from Karlie.” A highlight of Sloan’s first year at West Texas was a visit by her parents at Canadian Thanksgiving last October. Her mom made turkey dinner for the entire Lady Buffaloes volleyball team.
Despite her rigorous athletic schedule, Sloan excelled in the classroom. Her courses were all ‘front-end loaded’ — scheduled for the earlier part of the day so as not to conflict with practices. “I enjoyed school … as much as you can enjoy school,” Sloan said with a laugh. “I took mostly core classes, and they were fairly easy. I’m sure things will get more difficult in the second year.” In the meantime, Sloan is spending the summer focusing on getting better and becoming a more complete player. She’s spending her time in Houston with club
coach Julie Morton, who Sloan worked out with last summer, and who put in a good word for her with Skoch when he was looking to fill his roster at West Texas A&M. “I’ll be working a lot one-on-one with [Julie],” said Sloan, “as well as helping her to run practices with her team of 16 and 17-year-old players. With a conference record of just 5-11 last season, both Sloan and Skoch feel there’s plenty of room for improvement in the Lady Buffs’ game. “I’m hoping to play a more significant role in my second season at West Texas,” said Sloan.
Otter swimmers take lots of positives out of Kelowna meet Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
The June 25 weekend saw 18 members of the Merritt Otters Swim Club in Kelowna for the annual Ogopogo Invitational. The Otters collectively posted 43 top-six finishes, and recorded an astounding 68 personal best (PB) performances. Leading the way for the Merritt squad were Paige Asselstine, Ashley and Bianca Cavaliere, and Diya Chhabra. All four swimmers ‘ran the table’ — setting PBs in all six of their events. They were followed closely by Riya Chhabra, Kendra Marklund and Mathias Redknap — each of whom set five PBs on the weekend.
Four Otters swimmers earned aggregate awards for their strong all-around efforts in their respective divisions: Evan Hales (third in division one boys), Bianca Cavaliere (third in division four girls), Rahul Chhabra (second in division six boys) and Laura Lefebvre (third in division six girls). “The weekend in Kelowna was a great meet for everyone,” said Otters’ head coach Gabriel Lee, who won both the races he entered for the third weekend in a row. “It really raised our confidence, as everyone was taking time off [their previous best performances]. Every swimmer that attended got at least one best time.
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“Our swimmers were all being aggressive, and competing hard against the other swimmers in their heats. That was good to see so early in the season. “We had numerous heat wins, and that
was huge,” said Lee. “I received a number of positive comments from other coaches — stating that our club was certainly growing and becoming very competitive.” Once again, some
of the Merritt swimmers registered doubledigit improvements in their times. Evan Hales knocked off a combined 36 seconds in his 100 metre free and 100 metre individual medley races, while his brother,
Koen, slashed his 100 metre free time by a healthy 14 seconds. First-year competitor Shale Maurice, competing in the division one girls category, improved her 100 metre freestyle time by a little more than 12 seconds. “These kids are dropping their times and in huge chunks,” said Lee. “It speaks really well for regionals later on in the summer, and even provincials. “In the future, I hope to see not only provincial qualifiers on the Otters’ team, but provincial finalists, medalists, champions and record holders. That’s a ways down the road, but if the team keeps performing the way they did in Kelowna, those goals
can certainly be on the horizon. “I’m very proud of our team, and very proud to be a part of it.” The Merritt Otters were scheduled to host their own home meet this past weekend, with clubs from throughout the southern Interior in attendance. Results from the Merritt meet will be in this Thursday’s edition of the Merritt Herald. “I expect our team to be the loudest and fastest group of swimmers, all the while remaining humble and true to themselves,” said Lee last Wednsday. “The Merritt weekend is going to be a huge checkpoint in the season, and I’m very much looking forward to it.”
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2014 RAM 2500 SLT HD
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STK# 151369. MRSP $32,510 .....................
2015 JOURNEY BLACKTOP
STK#151232. MRSP $37,055 ......................
$29,912
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$37,876
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$
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16,900
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$27,912
OLD!$23,854 S 2015 CHEROKEE LTD 2015 PROMASTER CITY
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2015 RENEGADE SPORT
STK#151398. MSRP $29,580 ......................
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19,900
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14,900
27,950
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2015 CHRYSLER 200S
STK#151175. MSRP $36,470 ......................
$30,349
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2015 JEEP COMPASS
STK#151295. MSRP $33,520 ......................
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28,900
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24,900
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