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Novel kick-off for summer reading club

By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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The summer reading club began amidst laughter and applause at the Merritt library last Wednesday thanks to a magical performance for kids ages five to 12.

About 100 people gathered at the library for a performance by Vancouverbased magician Matthew Johnson, who entertained the crowd with such tricks as balloon swallowing.

Much like that entertaining experience, this year’s summer reading program itself has a focus on entertainment. Once a week, participants will meet at the library for a party, Merritt library head Deborah Merrick told the Herald. “Instead of having the kids come in to classes where they do crafts and things like that, we’re going to actually have a party every single week for the different age groups,� Merrick said.

Planned parties include a pirate theme, Candyland theme and even a theme based on the minions from the movie Despicable Me. This year, participants will do most of their reading at home. “The kids stay at home and they read 15 minutes a day and for every 15 minutes, they get a little check mark and there are prizes,�

Merrick told the Herald.

She said last year’s reading club was more struc-

A GUTSY MOVE Kelowna-based Havoc Pro Scooters’ No Guts, No Glory tour of B.C. and Alberta stopped by Merritt’s skate park last Thursday to show off some tricks. Dozens of local kids turned out to watch the action and enjoy a free barbecue hosted by local shop Breathe Bikes. Emily Wessel/Herald

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Librarian Deborah Merrick and magician Matthew Johnson welcomed about 100 people to the Merritt library on Wednesday to kick off the summer reading program with a magic show. Michael Potestio/Herald

tured with crafts and reading activities. “This time, it’s a party,�

Merrick said. “It’s designed so that the kids do a lot of the reading at home, but they want to come in each week because there’s a big party,� she said, adding that one benefit of this model is kids needn’t be concerned with missing a week – because of a vacation, for example.

Merrick said reading has different advantages at various ages. She said one reason the library holds the summer reading program for local children is because if they don’t read during the summer, come the start of the new school year, they could fall behind the 8-ball. “They basically have lost a few months of their reading level. If they read during the summer, they are often further ahead when they start out, so it gives them an advantage when they go back to school,�

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She said the reading club also provides the youth an opportunity to spend time with their friends and see reading is valuable to others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reading itself has the ability to allow us to see the world through other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes, so it broadens peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s views of the world.

It allows people to empathize with other cultures and other societies and social strata,â&#x20AC;? Merrick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Novels create the ability to see the world other than through your own experiences,â&#x20AC;? she said.

There is a summer reading club for all ages this year. In addition to the one for children, there is also one for teens and one for adults.

Johnson was also on hand to perform a magic show for the commencement of the adult summer reading program later that evening.

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Nicola Valley dogs fetch places on podium at regional competition

By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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When it comes to agility competitions, this one’s for the dogs.

Three members of the Iron Mountain K-9 Agility Centre competed in the B.C. and Yukon Regional Agility Championships in Langley back on June 7 and 8, with three of their six dogs taking a spot on the podium by finishing within the top six in their respective divisions.

Maureen SanderFrom left: Robin Brodie and her dog Peso; Maureen Sanderson and her dogs Kalli, Mercedes and son, Susan Chutter and Jazz; Susan Chutter and her dogs Lua and Bella. Submitted Robin Brodie of Merritt with a young dog. with fourth place in the were the handlers at the run in the allotted time Sanderson’s five-year16-inch veterans class.

Thunderbird Equestrian or earlier results in old poodle Mercedes “That was only Centre that weekend for bonus points, Sanderfinished 13th in the Susan’s second regional son said. Highest totals the competition.

26-inch regular division championships ever, so determine what place Sanderson said given and Chutter’s six-yearthe level of competition, the dog finishes in his or I was proud of her,” old golden retriever Sanderson said. her division. it was amazing to have Brodie’s four-year-old Bella placed 13th in the Sanderson had two three of their dogs finish border collie cross, Peso, 16-inch regular class. of her three standard on the podium.

All six of the dogs came in just behind poodles make the “You get the top have qualified to compodium, with nine-year- fellow Merrittonian dogs from all over the pete in the Canadian canines, placing seventh province and the Pacific old Jazz placing third National Agility Chamin that class, missing a in the 22-inch special Northwest,” Sanderson pionships in New Brunsdivision and nine-and-a- podium finish by just said. wick later this summer. one spot. half-year-old Kalli placOver 350 dogs comHowever, due to the “She was in one of ing fifth in the 16-inch peted two times each in travel required, none the most competitive a gambler run, a jumper veterans division. One of the handlers will be divisions,” Sanderson of Chutter’s two golden run and standard run making the trip. said of Brodie, noting retrievers, seven-and-aover the two-day event.

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through a course is the challenge of this sport, Sanderson said.

“The handler’s the team leader and they’re the only part of the team that knows where the dog is supposed to be going,” she said, adding that proper communication with the dog is critical in avoiding errors.

She said it takes a lot of hard work to get a dog trained to the point where it can compete at regional championships.

“It’s a fun process.

It’s fun for the dogs, it’s fun for the handlers,” she said.

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Business hoping to rise from ashes Fundraising underway for woman who lost shop, home

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Fundraising efforts are underway for a local woman who lost both her business and her apartment in a fire that lit up Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skyline on June 30.

Renee Henry owned Earthwalker Spiritual Shop at 2075 Quilchena Ave. and lived in a suite upstairs in the 100-year-old wooden heritage building.

Last Monday evening, Henry returned from a day at the beach at Little Box to find plumes of smoke filling the sky and flames lighting up the second storey of the building she lived and worked at.

Henry said her cellphone was dead and so she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about the fire until she was back in Merritt, watching it burn her apartment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty levelling,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Henry did not have insurance for either place.

Now, Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friend and fellow Merritt business owner Jamara Joyal is spearheading several fundraising efforts for her with help from Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce manager Etelka Gillespie.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve set up a donation bin at the bottle depot so people can donate cans or bottles, as well as a bank account at CIBC called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rising from the ashes: fire relief fund for Earthwalker Spiritual Shopâ&#x20AC;? for cash donations.

Joyal has also planned a steak dinner fundraiser at the Grand Pub and Grill on July 30, and secured storage unit 23 at Sagebrush Mini-Storage on Pooley Avenue for furniture or other household item donations.

She has already collected a headboard, couch, love seat, coffee table and end table for Henry.

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from Emergency Social Services, but because she lost both her home and business, she has to rebuild from scratch.

Joyal said her goal is to raise $10,000 to help her friend replace items for her home and business.

Earthwalker was one of three businesses lost due to water damage from putting out the fire on the second floor. The other two are Starz Beauty Salon and Blooming Pets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other businesses need help, but they still have clothes,â&#x20AC;? Joyal said in regards to fundraising for one business and not all three. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They went home and changed their clothes and came back and dealt with their business.

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Joyal is also seeking raffle prizes to make car care and health baskets for more fundraising. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has a really big heart and a really kind soul. In the year and a half that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been here, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s given a lot to the community and this is our time to help give it back and get her started again,â&#x20AC;? Joyal said.

Joyal said there has been an outpouring of support including offers of places for Henry to rent, but she needs to recoup her income before she can move in.

Joyal also said anybody interested in volunteering can contact her.

Joyal said the Bass Coast music and art festival in Merritt over the August long week-

end has offered to let Henry set up a vendor booth so she can at least have some income.

Henry said in the days following the fire, she basically had the clothes on her back, her dog and her car, which firefighters moved from the alley behind the burning apartment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have food, I have shelter, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m OK, nobody got hurt in the fire,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Still, she said there are things she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t replace. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two things I really miss already: my jewelry and my books,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the beautiful stones I used to wear around my neck and I was really connected with them.â&#x20AC;?

She said she also misses items that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be replaced, such as pictures of her father, who died when she was eight years old.

Though the fire was contained to the second floor, water and smoke damage may have ruined the merchandise in the store below. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be able to go in and rescue anything,â&#x20AC;? she said, adding sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hopeful the pocket stones and some crystals will be OK. Henry said she knows she should not have let her insurance coverage lapse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I changed companies about three months ago. I closed my account with one that I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happy with and I was intending to do another one, and ... hindsight is 20/20,â&#x20AC;? she said.

She commended members of the Merritt Fire Rescue Department for showing respect and understanding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A huge thank you to them. They went in after everything and saved the singing bowl,â&#x20AC;? she said of the bowl that makes a continuous â&#x20AC;&#x153;singingâ&#x20AC;? sound as a mallet is run around its rim.

The bowl is a large display piece in her store, and Henry

said she and others are grateful it was saved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trained to put out fires, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that little extra. Not every person that does that job has that kind of consideration and care,â&#x20AC;? she said.

She was one of two tenants renting one of the six suites upstairs in the building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hear my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice all the time now going, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;All your eggs in one basket,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? she said with a laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All my eggs were in one basket, for sure.â&#x20AC;?

She said she is thankful she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in the unit when the fire started on the second storey, and that she brought her dog with her that day.

Her dog was usually kennelled in her apartment or store when left unattended.

Henry said her grown son, who lives in Kamloops, heard about the fire through Facebook before he could reach her. She said she is close with her son and two daughters, one of whom lives in Kamloops and the other in Williams Lake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first thing I did was call my kids and tell them I was OK,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Henry said the outpouring of support has been amazing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very humbling and very hard, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heartwarming,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Merritt is an amazing town.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really hard to accept help, yet people came into my shop every day and I welcomed it. This is a valuable lesson for me to give and receive.â&#x20AC;?

For now, Henry is staying with friends until she learns the fate of the building and the contents of her shop.

She said she plans to reopen in Merritt, but time will tell when and where. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started my business with $3,000. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping I can do it again,â&#x20AC;? she said.

As of press time, the cause of the fire had not been determined.

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REMEMBER WHEN? From the Herald archives: July 1978 Contract for $350,000 office building awarded Construction will start this month on a new office building in Merritt.

The principals of NL Broadcasting Ltd. and the Kamloops legal firm of Robinson Morelli have announced a construction contract has been awarded to Norgaard Ready-Mix Limited of Merritt.

The contract is for a two-storey office building totalling about 9,500 square feet at the corner of Quilchena Avenue and Charters Street, opposite the dental building.

A national tenant, along with the Merritt offices of Robinson Morelli and the CJNL studios, will be the main tenants.

Construction will begin shortly with completion expected this winter. The construction contract is valued at approximately $350,000.

Five to 10 people are expected to be employed at the project.

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Mayor’s DROP IN SESSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

CPO records busy 2013 Community Policing Office The Community Policing Office (CPO) is a crime prevention office located in downtown Merritt.

The CPO works with community partners to identify the root causes of crime and through education and awareness strives to prevent and reduce crime in the community.

The CPO is a joint effort between the City of Merritt and the RCMP. The CPO is not another RCMP detachment office; rather, the purpose of the CPO is to get the community involved in crime prevention and crime reduction programs. The office is managed by Community Policing Co-ordinator Kelly Donaldson in conjunction with RCMP Constable Tracy Dunsmore. They work with the community to formulate effective programs that make our community safer and healthier.

Crime Stoppers Merritt and Nicola Valley In 2013, the Merritt detachment received 26 Crime Stoppers tips, of which eight arrests were made, five cases cleared, eight charges laid and $950 in cash paid out. The value of property seized was $1,500 in property and $790 in drugs. The cash pay-

Speed Watch Speed Watch is a partnership program between ICBC and the RCMP that uses volunteers to set up portable radar equipment and an electronic digital board to monitor speeds in neighbourhoods, school and playground zones, high traffic areas, and highways.

Drivers get an instant readout of their vehicle travel speed displayed on a reader-board as they pass by. Volunteers record the speed of every vehicle and forward these reports to the police.

If possible, volunteers collect data on seatbelts and handheld devices.

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Crime Stoppers held a fundraising event in September 2013 with an Elvis tribute artist and raised funds for the local program.

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Speed Watch activity reports are provided monthly to ICBC where a province-wide database is maintained. Speed Watch enjoyed a very successful 2013 and logged over 175 hours.

Foot Patrols A foot patrol is a trained group of volunteers organized to increase the safety and livability of the neighbourhood. They walk their neighbourhood streets, parks or

schools to deter crime and report incidents and problems rather than sit back and hope that someone else will take care of crime or livability problems.

Foot patrol members are actively and directly involved in solving those problems in a community-based, non-confrontational manner.

In 2013, the CPO worked with five volunteer foot patrollers who hit the streets on foot or bike two days a week.

FITNESS & WELLNESS WORKSHOPS IN MERRITT BCRPA, 4 CALA, CFES & canfitpro approved/accredited

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Friday July 25th: 5pm-9pm ( CALA, 2 cfp FIS & OAS, 4 BCRPA cecs)

AQUA PILATES

Saturday, July 26th: 8:30am-12:30pm (4 CALA, 2 cfp FIS, PTS & OAS, 4 BCRPA cecs)

DEEP WATER TIDAL TURBO Saturday, July 26th: 1:30pm-5:30pm (4 CALA, 4 cfp FIS, 4 BCRPA credits)

1 workshop 90 + tax • 2 workshops 160 + tax 3 workshops 220 + tax

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Water Conservation

WILL BE IN EFFECT MAY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30 WATERING IS ONLY PERMITTED during the following times:

Basic Sprinklers

Automatic Sprinklers

6 am - 8 am & 7 pm - 10 pm EVEN ADDRESS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday ODD ADDRESS: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Midnight am to 4 am EVEN ADDRESS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday ODD ADDRESS: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday THERE IS NO SPRINKLING ALLOWED ON SUNDAY Violations will result in a $50 fine.

Hand watering of plants using a hand held hose with a working springloaded shut-off nozzle or a hand held container is permitted anytime.

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Next council meeting: Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

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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.

INVITATION TO TENDER 2014 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Tender Reference No.: ENG 2014-02 The City of Merritt invites tenders for construction of surface and utility improvements at four(4) locations within the City. A summary of specific work items includes the following: • Removal of existing asphalt, sidewalks, curbs, and landscaping • Concrete curb, gutter, sidewalks and roadway reconstruction approx. 10,375m2 • Removal and replacement of watermain various sizes approx 1175m, system improvements along with associated service connections • Removal and replacement of sanitary main various sizes approx. 700m, system improvements along with associated service connections • Removal and replacement of storm main various sizes approx. 260 m, system improvements along with associated service connections Contract Documents are available at no charge at the City’s website www.merritt.ca or BC Bid Website (www.bcbid.ca).

Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time Tender Closing Date: July 10, 2014 at: Address: CITY OF MERRITT 2185 VOGHT STREET MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 For additional information, please contact: Joe Mocilac, Project Manager MMM Group Limited Telephone: (250)-869-1334 Fax: (250) 869-4849 Email: mocilacj@mmm.ca

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Mediation bid fails in teacher talks New forest fire air

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Education Minister Peter Fassbender. Black Press files

and dental and substitute teacher compensation.

“There is no process and no mediator that can bridge this gap at this time,” Fassbender said. “To pretend otherwise only raises false expectations and serves to delay the tough decisions the BCTF executive needs to make to get to an affordable agreement.”

BCTF president Jim

Iker said the government placed unacceptable pre-conditions on wage negotiations going to mediation.

“At this point, with the government maintaining entrenched positions that are unfair and unreasonable, mediation will not be able to move forward,” Iker said. “We will keep the lines of communication open in July to restart bargaining if the

tankers in service B.C.’s new amphibious water-scooping aircraft have been sent to a forest fire near Hay River in the Northwest Territories.

Four Air Tractor “Fire Boss” planes and one Cessna Grand Caravan command aircraft went into service this spring. They are based in Revelstoke, but can be moved to other locations in B.C. as conditions dictate.

Their first mission of the 2014 forest fire season was supporting ground crews at a fire near Kaslo on June 9.

The planes delivered 222,361 litres of water and foam in 75 minutes.

The Fire Boss group replaces two Martin Mars water bombers that were contracted by the B.C. Forest Service from the Coulson Group of Companies,

A 24-year-old Merritt man is recovering after a stabbing in Williams Lake on July 3.

RCMP responded to a call in the 500 block of Donald Road in the city about 320 kilometres north of Merritt around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.

A 22-year-old woman was arrested in the incident. The RCMP investigation is ongoing.

based at Sproat Lake on Vancouver Island.

Forests Minister Steve Thomson said the smaller aircraft can be deployed more quickly,

operate from more than 1,700 bodies of water in B.C. and can be split up as needed to assist with multiple fires.

— Black Press

INTERIOR TO LOWER MAINLAND TRANSMISSION PROJECT CONDUCTOR STRINGING WORK Stringing of the transmission line (conductors) along the new transmission towers for the Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission Project will begin this month.

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Helicopters are required for this work. The contractor has obtained the necessary permits and permissions and is in compliance with Transport Canada requirements.

Conductor ends will need to be joined with the use of an implosive connector, which is a metallic sleeve with a small charge in it. Using safe and controlled methods, the sleeve is detonated which compresses (welds) the conductor ends together. This split-second process will create a flash with smoke and a loud bang similar to fireworks.

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Merritt man stabbed in Williams Lake

Each of the B.C. Forest Service’s four Fire Boss aircraft can skim more than 3,000 litres of water from a lake in 12 to 15 seconds.

They can operate on land and deliver fire retardant foam.

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Traffic control measures will be in place as needed.

Work hours will conform to municipal bylaws.

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The new 247 kilometre, 500 kilovolt transmission line between Merritt and Coquitlam will expand the capacity of the system that brings power to businesses and homes in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

For more information please visit bchydro.com/ilm or contact BC Hydro at stakeholderengagement@bchydro.com or at 604 623 4472, toll-free 1 866 647 3334.

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A B.C. Supreme Court justice has concluded the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. government are too far apart on wages and working conditions for mediation to be effective.

The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association and the BCTF confirmed last Wednesday that Justice Stephen Kelleher has taken part in “exploratory” talks in recent days to seek an end to the teacher strike that wiped out the last two weeks of the school year.

“He had some exploratory discussions with the parties and determined that mediation is not indicated at this time,” said an agreed statement by both parties.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the BCTF’s total compensation demands are still more than twice what other government unions have settled for.

The union’s benefit demands alone represent an additional $225 million a year, Fassbender said. Those include increases to preparation time, pregnancy and parental leave, extended health

government is ready to make a real effort and bring the necessary funding to the table.”

BCPSEA has proposed a seven per cent pay increase over six years, plus a $1,200 signing bonus with a deadline that expired June 30. The BCTF has countered eight per cent over five years with a proposed $5,000 bonus, to make up for a year the union has worked under an expired contract.

BCPSEA has calculated the cost of the union’s position on class size and composition at $1.67 billion.

That dispute has been the subject of a series of court actions and the B.C. Court of Appeal is expected to rule on it in the fall.

Fassbender said the latest offer is to guarantee $75 million in each year of a new contract for special needs support.

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New speed limits make it official To nobody’s surprise, the provincial B.C. Liberal government has raised speed limits on various highways across B.C. How it was announced on July 2 was a bit of surprise as many media outlets did not received news of Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s announcement in Kamloops.

This was because of the federal government’s new anti-spam legislation, which prevented many media outlets from receiving the heads-up via email.

That hiccup will be overcome, but whether the new speeds are a good idea depends on whose opinion is being thrust forward.

Drivers who see the Coquihalla Highway as being perfectly safe for travel at 120 km/h will applaud that new speed limit (though many drivers were already travelling that fast; hence the speed limit change).

Others, however — and this includes the RCMP, ICBC and the B.C. Truckers’ Association — either oppose the new speeds or have concerns they will lead to more carnage.

Ministry statistics show the number of serious crashes on provincial highways has decreased 28 per cent since 2003 from a combination of improved vehicle technology, driver education and enforcement.

Nevertheless, ICBC will monitor the highways with new speed limits — the Coquihalla from Kamloops to Hope is one such 120 km/h zone — to determine if the higher speeds lead to more accidents.

If much of the traffic is already cruising along at those speeds, the numbers shouldn’t change.

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Love is all you need ... and a new number

Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS Ah, love.

That wonderful feeling that the Beatles say is all we need.

But love can make even people who were once rational do irrational things.

All too often, those irrational actions cross the line

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into criminality.

A news story made the rounds on Facebook last week about a New Mexico woman’s arrest for harassing her ex-boyfriend to the tune of 77,000 phone calls in one week.

The story also reports she sent him almost two thousand emails, over 40,000 texts, 217 audio messages and 647 letters in that week.

That kind of harassment would basically be a full-time job — literally, it would take up all of someone’s time for a week, given that 77,000 phone calls in seven days amounts to one every 7.85 seconds.

This time-defying super-

stalker ability is not exactly plausible, and the story is, of course, satire.

If the fact that this story actually could be real because some people fly so far off the handle postbreakup is a bit scary to you, that’s probably a sign you’re still thinking rationally.

But if you remember from your unit in English on literary devices, satire is humorous because it criticizes people for their foolishness. It works because it has verisimilitude — it “rings true.”

Things like this really do happen (albeit to a lesser extent). In March, a Toronto police officer ended

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up being demoted and forfeiting 24 days of pay after a police tribunal for one count of discreditable conduct and two counts of insubordination for sending Facebook messages under several aliases to her exboyfriend’s new wife and that woman’s friends and family.

She also used her access to the city’s police database to find information about the new wife and her expartner more than 100 times.

Another case that just wrapped up in Kamloops court saw 38-year-old George Herber sentenced to one year of house arrest for 11 counts of mischief

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for harassing three exgirlfriends through two fake Facebook accounts. He sent threatening messages to them, their new partners, their family members and their friends.

His harassment escalated to the point where he slashed their tires and keyed their cars.

Things can get drastically more sinister than threatening text messages and even slashed tires between scorned lovers. Statistics paint a pretty grim picture of the relationships between victims of violence and murder and their killers.

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HERALD QUESTION OF THE WEEK To vote, go online to merrittherald.com CRUISE TO THE CAPITAL About 30 members of the Jaguar MG Club of Vancouver (or Canadian Classic MG Club in Vancouver) drove through Merritt on Saturday as they make their way from Victoria to Ottawa on an 11-day road trip known as the Cruise to the Capital. The group is making the trek en route to the GT39, an event where owners of Jaguar MG models have a get-together. Along the way, they are stopping to meet with other MG clubs. After a stop in Merritt for a group photo – which attracted a few pictures from bystanders outside the Greyhound station – the 16 or so Jaguars headed to Kamloops along Highway 5A. The Cruise to the Capital is a North American MGA registered event.

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Tropes reflect a Reflections on Canada Day dangerous reality From Page 6 Police reported data from 2011 shows about 26,600 women and 6,600 men experienced violence after splitting up with a dating partner or spouse, according to a Statistics Canada report.

Females are more likely to be victims of family violence regardless of the type — nearly seven in 10 victims of family violence were female in 2011.

That year, 80 per cent of victims of spousal violence were female.

Maybe that’s why the fake story of the “psycho ex-girlfriend” went viral — because it reflects more of a power fantasy than the violent reality of the “jealous ex-boyfriend” story.

Love may be all we need, but basic human decency is love’s ideal companion.

DAN ALBAS View from the HILL The Canada Day long weekend is easily my favourite time of year. It’s when Canadians from all walks of life join together in celebration for all that we love about our great country.

This Canada Day, I was able to attend ceremonies and festivities in Okanagan Falls, Penticton, Summerland, Peachland, West Kelowna, Merritt and Logan Lake.

The drive around Okanagan-Coquihalla serves not only as a reminder of what a truly beautiful region we live in, but also of the many great people who live here.

In every community I visited, there were many families taking the time to get involved and sharing in all that we love about Canada.

I would also like to thank

so many people for taking the time to offer greetings and give their input to me.

Hearing directly from people first-hand is some of the most valuable and insightful feedback I receive and is part of why I travel around our region as part of my summer listening tour.

For my 2014 summer listening tour, I would like to invite citizens, groups and organizations along with employers to contact my office to arrange a time for a meeting.

Please contact me at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free at 1-800-665-8711 as I find July and August often pass by quickly and I would like to meet with as many citizens as possible.

On the subject of feedback, I would also like to thank the many individuals who have taken the time to express concern on the potential threat from invasive species such as freshwater mussels to freshwater lakes in our region.

These concerns obviously apply to a high number of lakes throughout British Columbia and the strong concern shown locally is helpful in my work in Ottawa.

The need to take action and for all levels of government to work together on this issue is an important one and is an issue that I continue to pursue in Ottawa on a regular basis.

I would also like to recognize again the work of the Okanagan Basin Water Board in championing this issue to all levels of government and for creating an awareness campaign that citizens can more easily participate in.

This week’s report will be a shorter one, for a change.

However, I would like to thank the growing number of people who take the time to read my weekly reports and offer comments and questions.

Last fall, a Summerland resident passed on some concerns over a federal program that was creating challenges in a sector of our local economy.

These concerns allowed me to make contact with many stakeholders within the sector in question and ultimately identify these concerns and bring them forward in Ottawa.

Recently, changes were made to the program in question and specific regu-

latory changes were made that will resolve the previously identified challenges.

Without the initial feedback from the individual in Summerland, it is possible these changes may not have been made as quickly, or at all.

This is not the first time a local citizen has provided input that is helpful for policy-related changes and, from my perspective, this helps demonstrate the importance of local feedback and questions from citizens.

It is often pointed out that Canada is a diverse and resourceful country.

Canada Day is an important reminder that while our great diversity helps to establish our uniquely Canadian character, it is our ability to set aside our differences and work together in building a stronger Canada for all Canadians that is a true legacy of what we celebrate on Canada Day. Thank you for the honour to serve as one of your elected representatives.

Dan Albas is the member of Parliament for OkanaganCoquihalla.

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Cents off-season continues to be a busy one Hockey team signs a proven goal-scorer Exhibition schedule released

The Merritt Centennials will play five exhibition games prior to the start of the 2014-15 BCHL regular season on Friday, Sept. 19. Game times have yet to be announced.

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The Merritt Centennials have made a major move to add some more scoring prowess to their lineup for the 2014-15 BCHL season.

The hockey club has signed 18-year-old forward Michael Ederer, a native of Lancaster, New York, who played for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres of the Ontario Junior Hockey League last season.

In 65 regular season and playoff games for the Jr. Sabres, the five-foot, 11-inch, 180pound Ederer tallied 36 goals and added 28 assists for 64 points. He finished fourth overall in team scoring and played a key role in helping the Jr. Sabres win the western division of the OJHL. Ederer comes to the Centennials with a NCAA Division 1

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scholarship already in hand. He has committed to play for the St. Lawrence University Saints in Canton, New York beginning in September 2015.

“We believe that Michael is a top-six player and that he will come and fit in well with our existing group,” said Cents head coach and GM Luke Pierce.

“Hopefully, he’ll add some natural goal-scoring ability. He has some experience playing at the junior level which is always beneficial.”

Pierce went on to say that Ederer was keen to come out west

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Several significant developments emanated from the British Columbia Hockey League’s AGM, held June 5 to 7 in Richmond.

Notable was the later start to the upcoming 2014-15 BCHL season.

The first regular season games will not take place until Friday, Sept.

19 as part of the third annual Bauer BCHL Showcase at Prospera Place in Chilliwack.

The slightly morecompressed regular season schedule will wrap up on Sunday, March 1.

The league has voted to continue to follow the CJHL’s Junior A Supplement in terms of dangerous hits and

fighting. Players will be ejected from a game following a fight.

According to DropYourGloves.com, there were 180 fights in the BCHL last season, regular season and playoffs combined.

Roster stability and the reduction of player transactions are primary goals of the BCHL. As a result, the number of player cards has been reduced from 45 to 35.

Every time a team adds a player to its roster, the team is required to “card” a player with Hockey Canada. With only 35 cards available between June 1 and January 10 (trade deadline), BCHL clubs will have to be much more efficient when it comes to trading away and obtaining players.

vs. West Kelowna Warriors vs. West Kelowna Warriors vs. Trail Smoke Eaters (in Osoyoos) vs. Trail Smoke Eaters vs. Penticton Vees

3rd Annual BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack Friday, Sept. 19

Michael Ederer

to play his final year of junior.

“He saw it as a natural progression prior to heading off to school a year from now.”

The Buffalo Jr. Sabres front office and coaching staff is comprised of a who’s who of former NHL players with club president Larry Playfair, general manager and director of hockey operations Michael Peca, coach John Tucker and playby-play announcer

Ric Seiling. The four combined played over 2,100 games and scored a total of 484 goals for the NHL‘s Buffalo Sabres alone.

The Jr. Sabres program has graduated numerous players who have gone on to NHL careers, including Brian Gionta (recently traded to the Buffalo Sabres by the Montreal Canadiens), Todd Marchant, Aaron Miller and Ryan Callahan.

BCHL annual general meeting yields some new initiatives

By Ian Webster

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Vernon Vipers vs. Cowichan Valley Capitals Salmon Arm Silverbacks vs Langley Rivermen Coquitlam Express vs. West Kelowna Warriors Penticton Vees vs. Surrey Eagles

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Cowichan Valley Capitals vs. Merritt Centennials Trail Smoke Eaters vs. Coquitlam Express Alberni Valley Bulldogs vs. Penticton Vees Victoria Grizzlies vs. Vernon Vipers Nanaimo Clippers vs. Prince George Clippers Chilliwack Chiefs vs. Powell River Kings

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Powell River Kings vs. Trail Smoke Eaters Prince George Spruce Kings vs. Alberni Valley Langley Rivermen vs. Victoria Grizzlies West Kelowna Warriors vs. Nanaimo Clippers Surrey Eagles vs. Salmon Arm Silverbacks Merritt Centennials vs. Chilliwack Chiefs

2014 NHL entry draft selects five BCHLers

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The league has also placed a cap of eight player transfers per team in one season.

As former Merritt Centennials’ play-byplay broadcaster Brian Wiebe clarified on his blog, “This does not mean a cap of eight trades, but a cap of eight player transfers.”

Wiebe went on to explain that in a twofor-one trade between a pair of BCHL teams, this one trade would count as three player transfers for each team, leaving them each with five remaining transfers.

Wiebe said that last season there were 147 player movements in the BCHL, led by the Trail Smoke Eaters with a somewhat startling 22.

The BCHL has also decided to follow the same playoff format as last season. This will see best-of-seven series in rounds one and two, a three-team roundrobin in round three to eliminate one team, and a best-of-seven league final to determine the league’s Fred Page Cup champion and representative at the Western Cup.

The 2014 National Hockey League entry draft, held June 27 to

28 at the Wells Fargo Centre in Philadelphia, saw five players from the British Columbia Hockey League selected

by NHL teams.

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Player

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4th (116th)

Boston Bruins

Danton Heinen

Surrey Eagles

5th (130th)

Edmonton Oilers

Liam Coghlin

Vernon Vipers

5th (150th)

Los Angeles

Alec Dillon

Victoria Grizzlies

7th (192nd)

Winnipeg Jets

Matt Ustaski

Langley Rivermen

7th (208th)

Chicago Blackhawks

Jack Ramsey

Penticton Vees

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Minor lacrosse hands out year-end awards

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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The Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse Association held its awards night on June 25 at the Shulus arena.

The NVMLA enjoyed an exceptional 10th anniversary season with over 85 registered players, up 20 from last year. The association was able to field Thunder teams in all five divisions: tyke, novice, peewee, bantam and midget.

Highlighting the season was the Nicola Valley bantam team successfully qualifying to represent Zone 2 at the B.C. Championships, slated for this weekend in Victoria-Esquimalt on Vancouver Island, and the selection of two midget players, Dakota Grismer-Voght and Marcelo Bose, to the Zone 2 team at the B.C. Summer Games, July 17 to 20 in Nanaimo.

At the awards night and dinner, all 18 tyke players received special participation medals. There were 11 brand new players on the team this year. Individual awards were given out in the four other age divisions: Novice

Most Improved Most Sportsmanlike MVP

Gavin Shackelly Jerod David Lucas Schmid

Peewee

Most Improved Most Sportsmanlike MVP

Wyatt Reed Sajjin Lali Payton Fox

Bantam

Most Improved Most Sportsmanlike MVP

Micaela Smith Anthony Tulliani Kaelen Lester

Midget

Most Improved Most Sportsmanlike MVP

Denny Thomas Caleb Hartwig Marcelo Bose

LAX WINNERS (Above) All the members of the Nicola Valley Thunder tyke lacrosse team received a medal at the NVMLA awards ceremonies in celebration of a great season. Eleven players were brand new to the sport.

(Front row, left to right) Phoenix Manuel, Jake Klassen, Aiden Oppenheim, Keaton McRae, Arianne Lindley, (back row) Jacqueline Klassen (manager), Leanne Manuel (asst. coach), Keanu Manuel, Isaac Manuel, Mack Klassen, Sky Manuel, Connor Martin, Roland Quewezance, Buzz Manuel (head coach). Missing: Brendan and Bradley Lindley.

Ted Gottfriedson was selected NVMLA Coach of the Year while Terrell Balan picked up top honours for officiating.

On August 6 and 7, there will be a free lacrosse camp held at the Lower Nicola Band School and Shulus arena for all aboriginal youth between the ages of 4 and 16. For more information, contact Bernard manuel at 250-315-3457 or bmanuel@bcaafc.com. Registration deadline is August 4.

The Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse Association will be holding its AGM in November. For further information about the organization, contact association president Rose Grant at 250-378-6092.

(Left) Coach of the Year Ted Gottfriedson is congratulated by Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse Association president Rose Grant.

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Golf news: Sloan wins Nova Scotia Open

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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TYSON COUTLEE WINS WILLIAMS LAKE STAMPEDE MOUNTAIN RACE The Nicola Valley’s Tyson Coutlee (above, left) rides home in first place in the annual Williams Lake Stampede mountain race on June 29th. He won $1,965 for his effort on board his horse Kon. The origins of the mountain race date back to the early days of the Stampede in the ’20s. The treacherous course includes sharp turns, mud, water hazards and a steep drop down to the track at the end.

Cowboys from the Douglas Lake Ranch also took part in this year’s Williams Lake Stampede. Cameron Jacobs won the ranch saddle bronc event, while Joe Roberson finished third. In team competition, Douglas Lake placed first in trailer loading, third in the relay race and fifth in branding. Overall, Douglas Lake finished fourth with 520 points. The winners were the Woodjam Ranch from Horsefly.

Photo courtesy of Liz Twan

Merritt professional golfer Roger Sloan calmly sank an eightfoot putt on the first playoff hole to win the Nova Scotia Open in Halifax on Sunday.

It was Sloan’s first victory on the PGA’s Web.com Tour and earned him a cool $117,000.

Sloan, the co-leader after the first two rounds, posted scores of 71 and 70 on a rare 36-hole Sunday to force a playoff with American Derek Fathauer.

Sloan parred the first playoff hole, while Fathauer faltered, recording a bogey five.

Sloan shot rounds of 67 and 65 on the first two days of competition to tie for the lead at 10-under with Jesus Rodriquez.

Then Tropical Storm Arthur blew into town with high gusting winds that forced the cancellation

of all play on Saturday at the host Ashburn Golf Club.

Sloan’s first career win came in his 32nd start on the Web.com Tour. The best previous finish for the transplanted Canadian, who now calls Houston, Tex. home, was sixth place at the Midwest Classic in Kansas City last year.

Sloan’s big payday moved him from number 80 to number 14 on the earnings list after 14 of 21 regular season events.

A full story on Roger Sloan’s win will be in the July 10 edition of the Merritt Herald

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Dakota: Thinking of you on your birthday (July 9) and remembering the love and caring you brought into our lives.

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Gerald “Jerry” Robert Larson It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald “Jerry” Robert Larson.

September 9, 1932 to July 4, 2014.

Gramps, dad, uncle, brother, cousin, G.G., G-dawg, friend, amazing human and concept man to the end.

He is survived by the greatest joys of his life, his wife Brenda Larson, and his family.

He was a conÀdant, adopted grampa, counsellor and wise man.

Jerry was full of encouragement and after a visit with him you would leave feeling inspired, peaceful, and important. Jerry loved golÀng, and being invited to dinner, but most of all spending time with his family and friends.

He will be truly missed.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Crossroads Community Church on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 2pm.

In leu of Áowers, his wish would be that donations be made in honor of his wife, Brenda, to Coquihalla Gillis House.

Employment

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THE SALMON Arm Curling Centre in British Columbia, is accepting applications for Head Ice Technician. Successful applicant starts mid August for 2014/2015 season.

Preference Level 2 certification or better, with ice making experience. Position includes ice installation, care/maintenance throughout season and year-end removal, along with some facility care duties. Season normally runs from first week of September to March.

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Job Posting - Housing Manager Employment Dates: Permanent beginning on or about August 2014 Rate of Pay: Commensurate with level of education and experience.

Duties include: r Administration and management of the housing units and governing programs. r Administration of the CMHC Social Housing phases, Band-owned Housing, Capital Housing, and RRAP. r Administration and management of capital projects including new construction and renovations. r Administration and management of the First Nations Market Housing Fund agreement r LEM rent calculations and rent collections. r Property maintenance, unit inspections, and asset management of rental units r Develop and review annual budgets, financial statements, work plans and reports.

Qualifications: r Minimum of Grade 12 or Equivalent. r Experience in housing and property management. r Experience working with CMHC and AANDC programs. r Demonstrated ability/experience using MSWord, MSExcel and Xyntax Systems Software. r Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain appropriate record keeping systems. r Driver’s license and own transportation.

Upper Nicola Band, Attention: Administrator Box 3700 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 350-3311 reception@uppernicola.com Only Qualified individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: July 24, 2014 @ 12:00 noon

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Help Wanted

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AREA DIRECTOR- LILLOOET Interior Community Services (ICS) is a nonproÀt organization that enriches the lives of individuals and families by providing integrated family support, individual life skills development, and safe, nurturing home environments designed to assist people to live to their potential in the community.

We are seeking a motivated individual to assume the position of Director in Lillooet for a minimum of 2 years. The successful candidate will have previous leadership and supervisory experience as well as a proven ability to establish strong relationships with all stakeholders. Experience with program development and strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills are required. Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Developing and overseeing ICS programs in the Lillooet area, building strong relationships and partnerships within the community, liaising and meeting with community professionals and partners, managing program budgets, providing supervision, direction and performance management to the Lillooet staff team, writing proposals, reports and other administrative duties, leading the hiring process for the Lillooet programs.

Submit your resume with cover letter by July 11th at 4:30 pm to careers@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Check out our website at www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca

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