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Daredevil to attempt rocket jump in Merritt By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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RIDING FOR THEIR LIVES Over 140 cyclists rode into Merritt’s Visitor Centre at the junction of Highways 5 and 97C on Saturday morning for a pit stop on their ride from Kelowna to Delta. The cyclists were part of the Ride2Survive, an annual 400-kilometre, one-day ride that raises money for cancer research. Now in its 10th year, the ride has raised well over $2.5 million for the cause. At their stop, the riders enjoyed macaroni and cheese casseroles prepared by local Rotarians. Emily Wessel/Herald

On Aug. 23, Mad Mike Hughes will attempt to put Merritt on the map. The California-based daredevil plans to do that by performing a 2,000-foot, world-record-setting jump in his rocket at Sturgis Canada. “The whole world will know about Merritt, B.C.,” Hughes said over the phone from California, where he works as a private limo driver. He said he’s in negotiations with a TV station to film the jump and air it on the 40th anniversary of Evel Knievel’s famous Snake River Canyon jump in September. Hughes has the distinction of already being the world record holder for the longest distance rocket jump, which he gained by breaking the Snake River Canyon jump with a halfmile journey over the Colorado River in 2010. This time, he’ll do something Knievel never did: launch himself in the rocket again. “Personally, after I did it the first time, I know why Evel Knievel didn’t do it

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Economic development strategy adopted By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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The City of Merritt is moving ahead on its economic development strategy, even if approval came later than expected. City council approved the adoption of the strategy and directed staff to begin implementation within the recently approved budget at its regular meeting on May 27, which means some of the timelines set out in the strategy won’t be met, economic development manager Jerry Sucharyna told the Herald. “Some of the stuff was supposed to be done in March and April,” he said. “We’re not going to hit those marks.” The 149-page economic development strategy was initially deferred from being adopted at the regular council meeting on May 13 so it could be reviewed at a Committee of the Whole meeting back on May 20. Although some timeframes won’t be hit, Sucharyna said nothing in the strategic plan is unobtainable. The strategy is intended to be a guiding document toward Merritt’s overall economy and sustainability, and is slated to fit within the draft tourism plan, revitalization tax exemption program and Official Community Plan.

The strategy outlines five goals: expanding and enhancing capacity for economic development; communicating for a collaborative approach to economic development; marketing Merritt as a vibrant and competitive community; increasing awareness of Merritt; and increasing tourism. Under “Keeping Merritt Competitive,” the plan suggests putting art in vacant storefronts as was done in Dunsmuir, Calif., supporting home-based businesses, and marketing Merritt’s tax exemption program. The plan recom-

mends working with NVIT and area First Nations as well as conducting resident surveys to strengthen communication. Council first directed staff to prepare an economic development strategic plan back in 2012. Last January, a draft of the plan was presented to council, but not adopted as council requested more public input. Sucharyna told council at its May 27 meeting that the city sought public input through interviews, meetings and surveys. Sucharyna told the Herald a survey regard-

ing the economic development strategy was promoted online, in the Merritt Herald and on the radio. He also said they opened up the survey a second time for people who told them they didn’t get a chance to respond to it. He told council the city also targeted residents who liked the city on Facebook, allowing them to contact 75 people. Over half of the 171 residents who responded to the survey on the city’s website earlier this year indicated economic development means new companies opening

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Bench students release fish into wild By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Merritt Bench Elementary students from Grades 2 to 5 received some visual learning by touring the Spius Creek Fish Hatchery on June 12. The students also got to release the salmon they’ve been raising since the start of the school year back into the wild. Hatchery technician Nicole Schilling told one group of students how they catch fish, the amount of eggs the salmon lay and a little bit about the hatchery’s operations, among other things. “The problem is that they [the salmon] don’t always live to survival, so that’s why this hatchery is here, to make sure that we always produce new fish,” Schilling told the students. Schilling also showed the students the pools where they house the fry, prompting a few ‘woahs’ from some students as they gazed at the schools of fish. The group of students also got to see a riparian model showing the impact humans, farm animals and industries have on a river. The model used a small

stream of water flowing on the hatchery grounds. To end the tour, the students released their fish, which is the final stage in a program where the students fertilize and raise the fish before setting them free in the spring. “They have to really be stewards of those fish and then the end result is the release,” hatchery technician Doug Allen told the Herald. He said it was important to the students to release the fish because they raised them. Grade 2 student Chloe Hughes said her favourite part of the visit was releasing their salmon and seeing the “baby fish.” She said she learned that one needs to be gentle when releasing the salmon into the waters and also noted how many eggs are laid. “The mother can lay over 7,000 eggs and lots of the salmon don’t survive — that’s why the hatchery does this here,” Hughes said. The federal facility raises coho and chinook salmon, Allen told the Herald. He said they raise about one million fish per year. They are released into the waters of their origin when they become smolts.

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Bench Elementary students of Grade 2 and 3 teacher James Clark release the salmon they’ve raised since the beginning of the year. Clark’s class and those in 4-5 teacher Dawn Ellingsen’s class visited the Spius Creek Fish Hatchery earlier this month to see where the fish are housed, learn about how pollution impacts water systems through a riparian model, and a bit about what the hatchery does. Michael Potestio/Herald

Rocket jump part of motorcycle festival From Page 1 The steam goes 760 miles an hour through the rocket nozzle. “It’s unbelievable,” he said. “Once it’s on a trajectory path, it runs out of water and it coasts for a couple seconds and hopefully I pull the parachute in time and it drifts down and I jump out and we all start celebrating.” The feeling of flying through the air in the steel rocket is one unlike anything else,

Hughes said. “It’s the strangest thing in the world because you cannot hear the rocket. It’s leaving behind the speed of sound, and I’m going forward from the thrust. I didn’t hear any metal grinding, which I thought I would. The only thing I heard was the air going around the nose of the rocket. I’ve got chills right now thinking about it.” Hughes said there’s so much going on in that five-second period

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that he doesn’t really have time to think about what’s happening as it’s happening. However, it’s a different story in the hours, minutes and seconds before the jump. “To make yourself pull the lever to operate that thing... it takes a lot,” he said. “You’re wondering if it’s the last thing you’re going to do with your life.” Hughes said the determination to do something so extreme to set him apart stemmed in part from

his disillusionment with corporate sports in national leagues and stunts in movies, and partly from his desire to inspire others. “In this country, we used to do great things. We built spaceships, and we don’t do anything anymore,” he said. “I think I’m the last great American hero.” Hughes said he passed up doing this new record-setting jump at Sturgis in South Dakota, the long-running motor-

cycle rally and festival that attracts about half a million people each year, for a trip to Canada. Hughes will do another rocket jump in Arizona on June 28 before he comes up to Merritt. That jump is available to view for $10 on the website onetwolive.com. Sturgis Canada organizer Ray Sasseville said he and Hughes are getting the OK from the festival site owner, City of Merritt, Thompson-Nicola

Regional District and Transport Canada for the jump. For the Merritt jump, Sturgis Canada organizers are offering tickets to view it live for $20, or as part of the day’s pass for the festival for $109. The jump will be preceded by an autograph signing and meet-and-greet on Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. “This is actually history. There are very few times in your life when you get to witness history,” Hughes said.

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The Yale-Lillooet MLA will have an even larger area than before to serve, with the announcement this week that the electoral boundary for this riding may be expanded to take in Cache Creek, Walachin, Highland Valley, Logan Lake and Bankeir. Presentations had been made by the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce when the commission sat here, asking that consideration be given to extending the boundary to Cache Creek, Logan Lake and the Highland Valley, asking that Lillooet and Spuzzum be included in the new riding to make the riding easier to cover. The Indian Bands had, however, asked that there be no electoral boundary changes made, saying they were satisfied with the representation.

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Celebrities, mortals, crown Him now NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH It is acknowledged that while most Canadians had a day off work last month on May 18 because of Queen Victoria’s birthday, her real birthday is not until the May 24 each year. Speaking of the late queen, I heard in my youth some stories about the noble queen. It had stirred my young heart then and continues to do so. In one of her coronation week celebrations, she sat in the royal box while Handel’s Messiah played. The lady-in-waiting went to her and said, “Everyone in the room, when they reach the ‘Hallelujah Chorus,’ will rise and stand till the music ceases, except Your Majesty.” It was the royal etiquette that the queen should keep her seat. The music continued, sweeter and fuller, sweet enough for heaven. When the “Hallelujah Chorus” was reached, the audience rose and stood with bowed heads. The queen was

deeply moved. Her lip quivered, her eyes filled with tears, her body trembled, until they came to that burst of melody, “King of kings and Lord of lords.” Then, in spite of royal etiquette, the young queen stood up, and, with bowed head, remained standing until the music ceased. A nobler, queenlier thing she never did. In a somewhat similar vein, we see in the cross of Jesus Christ the glory of sacrificial power. Power exerts itself – and it ought at times. We must admire the omnipotent power of God, as we see it working in so many ways. But power exerting itself is not glorious compared with power withholding itself. While dying on the cross, Jesus challenged his executioners: “Don’t you think that I cannot now pray to my Father, and He shall presently give me 12 legions of angels?” But if He had so prayed, the glory of Christ would have been eclipsed. The power was held back, while love worked through Him. The power that refused to exert itself while Christ went to the cross in weakness for the salvation of the weak. On the way to Damascus, the Apostle

Paul had a vision of the glorified Christ, his first view of Him. But he never gloried in the glorified. He came back in the light of the glorified to the crucified and said, “God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross.” It is said when Leonardo da Vinci had finished his great painting of the Last Supper, he took a friend with him to criticize it. As the friend looked at it he said, “The most beautiful thing in your picture is the cup.” The artist took his brush, wiped out the cup, and said, “Nothing in my picture shall attract more attention than the face of my Master.” That was the religion of St. Paul. Nothing in his preaching, in his character, in his mission, if he could help it, were to attract more attention than the cross of Christ. The cross of Christ is the declaration of the righteousness of God. Join that with another writing of Paul: “God commends His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Jesus died because God is righteous as well as loving. Mercy could be a species of injustice, of unrighteousness. The moment a judge begins to be merciful, he

ceases to be just. And the moment he begins to be just, he ceases to be merciful. No person can be just and merciful unless justice has somehow been satisfied. If God begins to be merciful without the satisfaction of His justice, He loses the throne of His righteousness. The glory of the cross is that there is sacrificial mercy linked with justice, so that God can be “just and the justifier of him who believes.” I heard another remarkable story about Queen Victoria in her old age. Following her splendid and just reign, on her sick bed she was once reading a book about the Second Coming of the Lord. One day, while Dean Farrar, her chaplain, visited her during her sickness, she asked him, “Chaplain, what do you think about the Second Coming of the Lord?” I do not know what the chaplain’s reply was, but as he left he said, “Your Majesty, why do you ask me that question?” “Oh,” she said, “I wish He would come while I am alive, for nothing would give me more pleasure than with my own hands to give Him the crown of Great Britain and India!” In her young wom-

Input from surveys included From Page 2 Forty-seven per cent of respondents indicated it means more jobs, and 32 per cent indicated better lifestyle amenities. Half of the respondents reported they perceive Merritt’s image as negative, while 60 per cent indicated they think non-residents perceive Merritt’s image as negative. Reasons for the negative perception included Merritt’s reputation as a party town, has high gas prices, is dirty and dusty, and has high crime.

Reasons for positive perception were listed as Merritt’s scenic location, nice climate and community spirit. Respondents indicated they’d like to see more development in Merritt related to health care (48 per cent), manufacturing (46 per cent) and retail (45 per cent). The results of the resident survey indicate Merritt’s strengths are transportation access (76 per cent), climate (58 per cent) and proximity to major centres (53 per cent). Challenges were

identified in the resident survey as availability of jobs (66 per cent), high cost of business and living (42 per cent) and availability of retail, restaurant and entertainment options (41 per cent). Of the 28 business respondents to the online survey, 63 per cent indicated existing companies operating with stability or expanding in the region is a prime purpose of economic development, while 42 per cent indicated it means new companies coming in. Improving the area’s

reputation and creating more jobs were tied for third at 32 per cent. The business respondents indicated the biggest barrier to business growth is resistance to change (50 per cent). Sucharyna told the Herald the strategic plan gives the city a clear direction on how to support existing businesses, assist expanding ones and deals with foreign investment directions as well. The plan can be viewed at merritt.ca under the city council agenda for May 13.

anhood, with life before her, she crowned Jesus her King of kings and the Lord of lords. And now in her old age, with grey hairs and many cares that she has borne, she wanted to give every crown that God had given her. While we await the coronation of Jesus to come, let us crown Him here and now. While He tarries in the coming in glory, let Him come in grace. Let us enthrone Christ, the Lamb of God, in our hearts and lives, and heaven is begun. Narayan Mitra is the pastor of the Merritt Baptist Church.

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HERALD OPINION Take a stand against homophone abuse By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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It happens every day, all around the world. It happens to the best of us, and it happens to the rest of us. In a world where we face so many daily injustices, we are too often paralyzed by inaction at the thought of trying to overcome them. But I am taking a stand against one that we can, as a society, change for the better, because if we don’t do something to change the status quo, we will be doomed to live amongst the injustices we can control — forever. I am writing about homophone abuse. These words, though they sound the same when said aloud, do not have the same meanings. In some cases, switching up a word for another that sounds the same when read aloud can have disastrous results when it’s written down. These switcheroos can completely alter the meaning of what you’re trying to write. One of the classic examples of rampant homophone abuse occurs to three of the most confusing cousins in the English language: there, their and they’re. They’re different. Their meanings are completely separate. There are appropriate, distinct uses for each one. Knowing my disdain for misused homophones, my sister thoughtfully alerted me to the fact she’d seen a sign at a business that advertised “Walkens welcome.”

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Intervenor needed in playground battle When two sides in a labour dispute cannot even agree on when and for how long they met on the weekend, how can anybody expect a resolution to more weighty matters? That teachers began their fullscale strike last week was no surprise given the acrimony between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government (through its bargaining arm, the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association). Not only were words exchanged over when and how long the two sides met last week-

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end, the groups still cannot agree on what each others’ proposal will cost. When a 7.5 per cent pay hike may actually be a seven per cent increase and when a 9.25 per cent lift might really be 14.5 per cent, it is time to call timeout. As one wag put it — the union and government are either inhabited by liars or by people with extremely poor math skills. It has become past ridiculous. Now that school buses were running and students were getting to school to take provincial exams, there was precious little the strike

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was interrupting. Many year-end ceremonies and other events have been and will be held off school grounds thanks to parents who rolled up their sleeves and just got it done. By the time the lockout and strike arrived, the school year was all but over. What happens next depends on the resolve of teachers. As KTW found when visiting picket lines last week, the reduced pay is seriously affecting some teachers. But, as many told Kamloops This Week, they feel what they are doing is worth it.

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Government has the hammer in this dispute. At any moment, the B.C. Liberals can simply legislate a contract. But wielding the power does not necessarily come with a white hat. It is past time this dispute was sent to binding arbitration. If the union believes in its fight; if the Christy Clark administration believes likewise, both sides need to be confident enough to have a third party lend credence to their argument. Kamloops This Week

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YOUR OPINION Post office downsizing is political Dear Editor, Re: Canada Post to downsize Merritt post office, Merritt Herald, June 10 Last fall I was privileged to work in Merritt with 27 local businesses to collect signatures (1,276) to protest the plans to reduce the size of the 75-year-old Merritt post office. When informed of the results, the MP Dan Albas seemed unconcerned and noted that his “reliable source” in Canada Post said there were no plans to reduce the size of the Merritt post office. Mr. Caines (Canada Post spokesperson) inferred that no one will lose their jobs. This is untrue. Canada Post hires casual employees in Merritt on an almost continuous basis. When this reduction takes place, Canada Post will

no longer have any use for them and they will not be called into work. Any employee transferred, retired or promoted will not be replaced, resulting in fewer jobs in your community. He goes on to say that Canada Post uses revenue and customer transactions to determine where these models are introduced. If this is the case, perhaps he can explain why Kamloops’ downtown retail office, with one of the highest revenues and customer transactions in the region, was the target of this new model. After implementation, the “new efficient model” lost revenue and customers. Employees who retired were not replaced, resulting in fewer jobs for the community and customer service. This is certainly evidence as to why Canada Post

has a crisis — incompetent management. Mr. Caines goes on to say the model will allow the other four employees to do work in the back. As former president of the Kamloops CUPW local, I can assure you there is little, if any, work to do in the back. Just as before, one person will have to be at the counter. Transactions will now take longer as customers can no longer peruse the products out front. A second employee will not be able to assist customers waiting when a long lineup occurs due to volume or time-consuming transactions. Canada Post and the Conservative government frequently cite the figure that there are one billion fewer pieces of mail being processed today than in 2006. It should be

noted that in 2006, Canada Post recorded a 99-million-dollar profit with many more employees and post offices. What Canada Post lacks today is competent management.

Instead, it has a government overseer that is more interested in pursuing an ideological anti-union agenda that ensures the destruction of services and decentpaying jobs in rural communities. It should

be noted that Canada Post has not introduced this new “efficient” model in any of its non-unionized retail franchises. Bob Mitchell Kamloops

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It’s the difference between seizing the day and ceasing the day. It’s the difference between meeting in the board room and meeting the bored room. (Those who frequently meet in board rooms may disagree that there is much difference.) It’s the difference between choosing the latter and choosing the ladder. Unless the former is a step, there are not many instances where the latter makes a

whole lot of sense. It’s the difference between the threat that cars parked contrary to restrictions will be towed (intimidating) and the threat that those very cars will be toad (which is cute and confusing). Common scents would dictate that reeding these words allowed before you right them down could help you avoid these Miss Stakes, but that’s not how homophones operate. Since they sound the

same, it’s only the contextual knowledge of the sometimes subtle differences between them that can trip up any person who has to put pen to paper or fingertip to keyboard. Sometimes reading carefully can help. Defiantly definitely does not mean the same thing as definitely. You’re not defiantly eating pizza tonight because, chances are, nobody’s doubting your pizza-eating abilities. You won’t loose the

game because the game can’t be set free, liberated from its pen, unleashed and released into the great beyond. We don’t have to be perfect. English is an imperfect, often difficult language. Slip-ups are inevitable. But there is something you can do to help prevent homophone abuse. When you write something, check it once. Then cheque it again. Czech it a third time, if you have to.

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Discussing last week’s Northern Gateway decision DAN ALBAS View from the HILL Last week, the government of Canada accepted the recommendation from the Joint Review Panel regarding the Northern Gateway project. What this decision means is that the proponent must now demonstrate how (and if) it can meet and satisfy the 209 conditions that were identified from the National Energy Board JRP review process. Based on some of the feedback I have been hearing, there are some misunderstandings of this process and what this decision really means. I believe it is important to recognize that last week’s announcement does not mean shovels will soon hit the ground with construction getting underway to build the Northern Gateway project. Ultimately, the decision is another step in a lengthy and detailed process. Additional consultations with aboriginal communities will be required where many (but not all) have established concerns, and in some cases, outright opposition to this project. There are also additional conditions that have been put forward from the B.C. provincial government as well as litigation pending and in, some cases, already underway. For greater context, some of the regulatory requirements that also remain in place from the various levels of government that apply to the project are: authorization under the Fisheries Act; approval under the Indian Act to cross reserves; authorization under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act; authorization

under the Canadian Transportation Act; and approval and licensing issued under the Explosives Act; permits and authorizations under the Water Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Public Lands Act, Alberta Forests Act, and the Public Highways Act. Some of the British Columbia permits and authorizations include the Forest Act, Forest and Range Practices Act, Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act, Weed Control Act, Land Act, Water Act, Environmental Management Act, Wildlife Act, Heritage Conservation Act, Transportation Act, and Industrial Roads Act. Between the federal, B.C. and Alberta governments, over 100 different regulatory obligations are involved. Assuming all of these conditions can be met and satisfied, including regulatory compliance, like most projects of this magnitude, a right of way would need to be acquired that would potentially involve further public hearings and dealings with affected landowners. This is only a brief overview highlighting some of the many conditions and challenges that remain for the proponent to satisfy. Why not just reject Gateway outright? This is a question I receive often from opponents of the Gateway project. Ultimately, as Canadians, we need to recognize that bitumen is increasingly being shipped by rail. Rail, as we know, is a less safe form of transporting oil compared to pipelines, which are also more efficient. We have to recognize that there is only so much rail capacity and if rail capacity is overtaken by oil, it will displace other important commodities and adversely affect other sectors of our Canadian economy, most likely agriculture. I think most would agree that is not acceptable. We should also rec-

ognize that Canada has the third largest oil reserve in the world, but that is only if you consider 97 per cent of that oil is in the oil sands. We have learned that our economy and our future can be threatened if we do not diversify and expand our trading partners. To do that, we need international market access and that means infrastructure and

access points. Gateway may or may not turn out not to be the solution, but ultimately, we need a transparent process that determines how we can safely and responsibly secure Canada’s energy future. Where do I stand? I support having an independent scientific process that will handle the expected $650 billion of investment over the next 10 years in devel-

oping Canada’s natural resources. While some would prefer that elected officials take a “just say no” approach to resource development, in my view, a balance can be achieved with responsible resource development, which creates jobs and supports our local communities. To arbitrarily abandon development without due process through

political intervention will chase investment away. This not only negates the well-paying jobs, but no investment means no innovation in cleaner or more efficient methods. If we do not have new pipelines, we will have old ones, plus rail cars and truck transport carrying our product. How we secure and maximize the best possible return for Canadians on our energy future

is part of an important discussion on how we can build a stronger Canada. I welcome your views on this or any subject before the House of Commons. I can be reached via email at dan.albas@parl.gc.ca or toll-free at 1-800-6658711. Dan Albas is the member of Parliament for OkanaganCoquihalla.

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About 40 people attended the Merritt Centennials’ annual general meeting, held on June 4 in the mezzanine of the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. They were on hand to hear several upbeat important announcements concerning the local Junior A hockey club — the longest continuously-run franchise in the British Columbia Hockey League. In addition to confirming the purchase of a large nine-foot by 12-foot centre-ice score clock that will be in place by the beginning of the 2014-15 BCHL season, Cents director of hockey operations Brian Barrett drew a standing ovation when he revealed that the City of Merritt has set aside sufficient funds to completely redo the heating system in the Memorial Arena. The lack of heat at the local hockey facility has drawn considerable criticism from both Merritt fans and out-oftown visitors over the years. Tenders are currently being called for on the new heating system. It is hoped that the work will be completed by the start of the new Centennials season. Barrett’s third piece of good news was that by September the Merritt Centennials will finally have a team bus adorned in Cents’ colors (red, white and black) — a luxury already enjoyed by most of the other Junior A teams in the league. Barrett stated in his report at the AGM that none of the aforementioned positive developments would have been possible without the tremendous hard work of a lot of dedicated individuals associated with the hockey club and the

ALL ABOARD The new Merritt Centennials board of directors consists of (back row, left to right) Frank Etchart, Brian Barrett, Steve Rose, Rita Cavaliere, incoming president Neil Menard, Jess Culbertson, Dave McCauley, (front row) Beth Nadeau, Kari Kruschelnitzky, Deb Morton, Betty Doberstein and Heather Fader. Ian Webster/Herald

strong support of the city and local businesses. “For a small town like Merritt to be able to compete with the big boys — like Penticton, Vernon, Surrey and so on — is a huge tribute to our staff and our group of volunteers and businesses here in the community,” he said. Barrett went on to praise the job of coaches Luke Pierce and Joe Martin in putting an outstanding product on the ice for Merritt hockey fans to enjoy. “All year long, we were in the thick of the battle for one of the top four positions [in the Interior division]. Right down to the last month, we were banging on the door for first place.” Although he was unable to attend the AGM, in a prepared statement, outgoing club president Jerry Canuel re-iterated much of what Barrett said. “This past season continued to see success and improvement in all facets of our program. Luke, Joe and Brian have

done an exceptional job with regard to our on-ice product, and from an office perspective, we, as an organization, have made huge strides.” Canuel went on to identify the team’s billeting and education programs, its first-aid and security, and a booster club unmatched in the league as prime examples of the success the organization is enjoying. “I personally want to thank all the board members, the staff, and the many volunteers for all their dedication and hard work this past year. The future looks bright for the club,” concluded Canuel. Bookkeeper Tom Reynolds’ financial report helped to reinforce Canuel’s prediction of a bright future for the Merritt Centennials hockey club. While the organization officially recorded a net loss of $58,000 on a projected $524,000 budget, Reynolds stated, “Our cash position is considerably better than at this time last year.”

Reynolds went on to add, “We still have a significant number of dollars owing to two of our directors. It’s down from last year by almost $70,000 but we still owe about $85,000.” On the positive side, Reynolds noted the $75,000 raised by the Centennials Booster Club and the almost $40,000 earned from the hugely successful Sagebrush golf tournament last August and the Ty Pozzobon PBR afterparty this May. “We’re not being frivolous with our money,” said Reynolds. “We’ve toed the line when it comes to expenses.” While season ticket sales remained stable at 319 for the 2013-14 season, the revenues generated by game-day sales was almost $24,000 below what was budgeted. This is an area that needs to be addressed, according to Barrett. “We have to put more people in the seats,” said the hockey operations director. “As a club, we have to provide not just

a hockey game to come out to but an entertainment destination.” Barrett concluded by saying, “We’re not alone. Every team in the league is facing the same challenges financially.” Another new revenue initiative that the Merritt Centennials have planned for the coming year will be a 50/50 raffle with a first prize of $50,000. “We’ll be selling 999 tickets for $100 each,” said Cents Booster Club president Betty Doberstein. “There’ll also be five early bird prizes of $1,000 each. Tickets will go on sale August 16.” Centennials head coach Luke Pierce presented a comprehensive year-end report at the club’s AGM. “We faced several notable challenges this year,” he said. “Perhaps the most significant one we had to deal with was health issues. We went three years without having anything major happen. This past year, it seemed like we couldn’t

go through three days without an issue of some sort. It was a very taxing year on the players and on us as coaches.” Despite the challenges, Pierce said he was extremely proud of what his team accomplished in the country’s top Junior A league and division. “This was a minirebuild year, and to achieve what we did in a division that was as strong as I’ve ever seen it was a testament to our players and our program. “Making the playoffs was huge. Unfortunately, things didn’t go the way we hoped. I’m not one to make excuses, but timing and luck were really against us. “Losing Dane Birks, Diego Cuglietta and Jason Bird for basically the entire opening series really hurt us. In the end, our guys just ran out of gas against a very good [Penticton Vees] hockey team. Those are the breaks sometimes.” Pierce said he is delighted to see five of this past season’s Centennials already com-

mitted to U.S. collegiate programs with more announcements still anticipated. Pierce also referenced the participation of Birks and Jeff Wight in the 2013 World Junior A Challenge, and Wight’s name on the NHL Central Scouting list of draft-eligible players for 2014 as clear indications that the club’s program is moving in the right direction and achieving success. “Looking forward to next year, I think we have a very good group of core players returning — led by our captain, Sam Johnson,” said Pierce. “I see it as really important that we get back to our roots, which is a mature, dedicated, hard-working style of play. Players coming in this year are going to see an attitude that says we’re not in it just to compete. We expect to win every game. We want to be the best team in the league from start to finish.” The final agenda item at the Merritt Centennials AGM was the election of this year’s board of directors. The most notable change was the election of Neil Menard as the new president of the hockey club, replacing Jerry Canuel who did not run. Menard’s ties to the local hockey team run deep as both his sons played for the Centennials many years ago, and he has been the director in charge of first-aid and security for the past several seasons. Menard’s friendly presence, complete with trademark cowboy hat, is a fixture at Cents games. He is excited to be heading up the organization’s executive and looking forward to the new season. “We have the potential to have a hell of a hockey club,” he said.

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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COORDINATOR (ETC) REPORTS TO: Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly (CNA) General Manager CLOSING DATE: 4:00 P.M. JULY 11, 2014 The CNA is a newly established federally incorporated not-for-proÀt corporation operated by 8 Indian bands for the purpose of implementing agreements signed with the Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Mine and the Provincial government related to the operation of the HVC mine near Logan Lake. This is a full time position with a four year term. POSITION PURPOSE • Work with the CNA and HVC to develop an annual Employment and Training Plan related to the HVC Mine operations as required by the HVC Participation Agreement • Develop Annual Plans and Goals for training and employment opportunities with the each of the following Bands’ members (Coldwater, Nooaitch, Shackan, Ashcroft, Cooks Ferry, Nicomen, Siska, and Boston Bar) with HVC Mine and its contractors • Coordinates with existing training providers to implement plans, monitor and report on these plans KEY RESULT AREAS AND TASKS • Coordinates recruiting activity and serves as CNA human resources support contact for Highland Valley Copper Mine and/or its contractors for employment, training, or contracting opportunities • Offers advice to the Bands on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, recruitment, training and development strategies, and employee morale and engagement with Highland Valley Copper Mine and/or its contractors • Works closely with the C.N.A. Manager and appointed representatives from each of the Bands to strategically identify, prioritize and build organizational capabilities that align with the organizational goals and priorities for employment and economic development, and implements effective performance management tool to ensure employment and hiring or training within Highland Valley Copper Mine and/or its contractors • Works with Highland Valley Copper Mine and/or its contractor’s human resource managers to guide and facilitate the recruitment, community engagement process when needed, and assists to ensure operational compliance with obligations under the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Implementation Agreement, Economic and Community Development Agreement, Interim Participation • Agreement, and Nlaka’pamux Legacy Trust are adhered to Works with Highland Valley Copper Mine and/or its contractors to identify workforce strategies and employee engagement initiatives, and facilitate employers’ recruiting requests and initiatives to enhance the likelihood that Participatory BANDS’ MEMBERS WILL BE HIRED • Maintain computerized system and website for tracking job opportunities, employers, clients, and employment placements • Relationships and Supervision • Reports to the CNA General Manager, and works to build relationships with the Bands. • Travel will be required to attend job fairs, meetings with educators, trainers, employers, employment and other agencies and meet clients in their homes POSITION REQUIREMENTS • Post-secondary education in business, human resources, education or related Àeld.• At least 3 years of experience in career facilitation/career development with a diverse population, and experience working with First Nations peoples. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; networking and relationship building skills, with a strong ability to organize, prioritize and maintain conÀdentiality, • A valid BC Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance for work related purposes. • Understanding of First Nations issues an asset • A understanding of employee/employer relations principles and practices in a unionized environment; • Demonstrated facilitation, training and presentation skills and communication skills, and will be expected to lead initiatives in the areas of attraction and retention, employee relations, leadership and employee development. For more information contact Wayne Kaboni, CNA Manager, at (250) 378-6174 or email at|: wkaboni@thot.net Mailing Address: P.O. Box 209 Cooks Ferry, British Columbia V0K 2LO OfÀce Address: 2249 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt British Columbia

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