Merritt Herald - June 25, 2015

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015 • MERRITT NEWSPAPERS

UP IN SMOKE

The city’s recent string of arsons left Don Hall’s truck in ashes, and the 51-yearold Merrittonian without a livelihood for several weeks.

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Rob Hall almost cried when he saw what happened to his rig.

The 51-year-old Merrittonian was driving a logging truck for Don Brown Trucking until the ill-fated night of June 13.

At about 3 a.m. that night, Hall’s truck and three others went up in flames.

The vehicle he needed to make ends meet was completely destroyed, throwing his life a curveball. “You get off work and everything is good,� Hall said. “Then you get a phone call.�

When Hall received that call from work informing him he wouldn’t be needed Monday, he thought the fire was just a joke and went to see the burnt trucks for himself. “It wasn’t a good feeling at all,� Hall said.

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With more than 30 years of trucking experience and a carpentry background, Hall is looking for any odd jobs he can get while he waits to get back to work. “It doesn’t have to be big money, I just need enough to pay the rent and get some food,� Hall said.

He said his wife recently had stomach surgery and wants to be by her side, so he doesn’t want to have to leave town to find other jobs.

It’s estimated Hall won’t be able to return to his old job for at least a month.

Unfortunately, being unemployed for stretches of time has been a common occurrence for Hall the past nine months.

Hall just returned to driving his truck after being laid off for a month due to the breakup

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Breakup occurs in the spring when wet conditions make roads muddy and prone to damage from logging trucks, causing operations to pause. “I just can’t afford to be sitting for a month, especially right after breakup, no money saved up, all the money’s gone,� Hall said of his current predicament. “It’s going to be tough,� he said.

Last September, while driving a logging truck for a different company, Hall was involved in a single vehicle crash along Highway 3. When turning a corner, his load shifted and his truck tipped over. Hall had some minor injuries, but was put out of work from them for a few months before returning to work near the tail end of the year. “It’s been impossible to save any money,�

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Hall and three other employees were left jobless by these arsons.

Not working is costing him about $300 per day.

He said he’s lucky that he doesn’t have many large bills to pay — rent and groceries being two of his biggest concerns — but he did point out some of the other drivers who lost their jobs have house and car payments to make and children to feed.

Hall said he can’t understand why anyone would set those fires. “I sure hope [the police] catch the people that did it, or the person, or persons,� he said.

In the meantime, Hall said he’ll deal with his current situation on a day-to-day basis, and always with a smile.

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The City of Merritt has spent more than $1 million on its new multi-sport lacrosse box and concession building by racking up $300,000 and counting in cost overruns.

The original budget was $753,000 — increased by about $55,000 from the initial $698,000 the city borrowed from the municipal finance authority to fund the project.

Initially, the budget for the project was broken down as $512,000 for the contractor’s bid, $25,000 for LED lighting, $90,000 for utilities and landscaping and there was $126,000 left as a contingency.

That spare tire was blown out when numerous change orders resulted in the city spending about $100,000, but the project was still under budget at this point.

There was about $70,000 in cost overruns just to bring the concession building up to code.

The original building plans didn’t call for fire suppression equipment such as sprinklers and smoke detectors to be installed all over the building, but just the concession area.

After most of the building had been constructed, the city discovered that under its own bylaw, the entire building was required to be fully monitored and

fire protected. “It got overlooked.

That was probably a human error,� City of Merritt leisure services manager Larry Plotnikoff said.

Major components to the existing plumbing system, and utility installation were the result, a city report on cost over runs for this project stated. “Our plans get approved through the city [building inspection department]. They were approved and then a mistake was made,�

Plotnikoff said.

But a mistake in the geotechnical study of the construction site is what sent the project costs off the rails.

The pit test holes missed large amounts of silt and clay in the ground and once excavation began, these materials were found to be widespread. “That resulted in having the geotechnical engineer ordering the removal of a significant amount of materials. In some places it had to go down to four to five feet deeper than originally planned,� Plotnikoff told council at its regular meeting Tuesday.

Extra costs for rebar and concrete for the foundation resulted as well as additional engineering costs, adding up to $240,000.

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There were Aboriginal Day celebrations all day at Merritt’s Rotary Park on Sunday, June 21. One of the main attractions was the dancing performances put on by a group from Chilliwack. But there were other activities as well. Aiden Link, age four (below right), was kept busy with some bubbles. BJ Moore, president of the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club, was also there, giving archery lessons. One student was Nikunja Bihari Woodford, age nine, from Venables Valley (below left).

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• New aquatic centre roof needed The City of Merritt is trying to replace the roof of the aquatic centre at half the cost. They’re applying for a federal grant to cover $110,000.

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IHA requests audience with council The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regular council meeting agenda June 23, 2015.

Letter to Mayor Menard from Jenny Green,

community health facilitator promotion and prevention, Interior Health Interior Health’s “Healthy Communities Initiative” would like to offer a presentation to Mayor and Council about our programs,

the associated supports and resources available to local governments and to discuss the formation of a partnership agreement between Interior Health and the city of Merritt.

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A PA is also beneficial to the city when obtaining grants that require collaboration between local governments and the health authority.

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8:30 – 10:00 PM Movie in the Park Movie Admission - Please bring a food bank item

As spring wanes and summer arrives many of us are aware of the unusual amount of precipitation that has fallen on our City. With this rain and warmer weather comes plant growth and it does not require a lot of searching to find out-of-control grass and weeds in empty lots, alleys and boulevards. We all want Merritt and the neighborhoods we call home to look the best that they can be.

A frequent question to the City bylaw department is “Who is responsible for maintenance of boulevards and lanes?” The short answer is the adjacent property owner. Just as with winter snow, the adjacent property owner is responsible for shoveling the sidewalk in front of their home, so during the rest of the year the adjacent property owner is responsible for keeping the boulevard and lane abutting their property in a neat and tidy condition.

As a property owner you are responsible for the vegetative growth outside your property lines to the curb and if there is an alley you are responsible to the centre of that alley that abuts your property.

We may all even want to consider some of our neighbours who for very good reasons may not be as able.

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With this in mind Merritt’s Nuisance Abatement Bylaw provides for minimum property standards within City limits. This Bylaw allows the City to regulate and in some cases hire outside contractors to complete any work that is not done by the property owners.

Unless we all do our individual part to maintain our neighbourhoods it could simply not be done. One of the pleasures of living in a smaller community like ours is that the little extra that we contribute can translate to a huge difference that will positively reflect on the City of Merritt as somewhere great to live.

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SANITARY SEWER FLUSHING The City of Merritt Public Works Department would like to remind residents that it is that time of year again for our annual maintenance program for sewer Áushing and camera work. We apologize for any inconvenience and your patience is greatly appreciated. If you have had any problems with your toilet bubbling up in the past it is recommended that you place a towel or saran wrap over your bowl and put the lid down. Also, if you experience any foul smelling odour it is advised to run a little water through the household’s sinks and bathtubs.

City will be starting the Sewer Flushing of Sector 2 on June 1, 2015

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS H&M EXCAVATING LTD. WILL BE DOING UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE ROAD WORKS ON

COLDWATER AVE. AND MAIN ST. STARTING ON MONDAY MARCH 2ND FOR A DURATION OF 4 MONTHS

THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU OF THE TYPICAL NUISANCES INVOLVED WITH A PROJECT OF THIS TYPE -- MAINLY ACCESS TO YOUR PROPERTY. THE CONSTRUCTION ENTAILS INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWER MAINS AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ROADWAY ALONG COLDWATER AVE. THE STREET WILL BE SINGLE LANE TRAFFIC SOME OF THE TIME, AND THERE WILL BE TIMES THAT YOU WILL NOT HAVE VEHICULAR ACCESS TO YOUR PROPERTY. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO NOTIFY YOU IN ADVANCE AND TO KEEP THESE INTERRUPTIONS AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE. AS WITH ANY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF THIS SORT, YOU CAN EXPECT SOME DUST, NOISE AND VIBRATION. RESIDENTS WHO BORDER THE PROJECT SHOULD BE AWARE THAT ANY FRAGILE OR VALUABLE ITEMS THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE DAMAGED DUE TO VIBRATION SHOULD BE TAKEN DOWN OR SECURED FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILDREN ARE AWARE OF THE DANGERS OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND THAT THEY STAY CLEAR OF THE EQUIPMENT. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. HOWEVER, WE ASK THAT YOU BE PATIENT THROUGH THE DURATION OF THIS UPGRADE PROJECT. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY ASSISTANCE OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE PHONE OUR SITE SUPERINTENDANT, GEOFF PRESTON, AT 4934677 (OFFICE) OR 250-809-2405 (CELL).

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Merritt chief administrative officer leaving for Revelstoke After just over a year on the job here in Merritt, Allan Chabot has accepted the same position farther northeast.

Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The City of Merritt’s chief administrative officer is leaving his position to accept the same job in Revelstoke, B.C. On Friday (June 19) the City of Revelstoke announced in a press release it has hired Allan Chabot as its next CAO. Chabot is expected to begin his new job just under two months from now, on August 17.

“I am really look-

ing forward to getting to work and live in Revelstoke and help the mayor and council achieve their goals,” Chabot stated in a City of Revelstoke press release.

“I feel that the issues and opportunities facing mountain resort communities that include traditional resource-based employment are really in my wheelhouse and my experiences in Invermere, Golden and Fernie should serve me well.”

Chabot has been

Merritt’s CAO for only a little more than a year.

Merritt Mayor Neil Menard said council has been notified of Chabot’s impending departure and will begin searching for his replacement as soon as possible.

Menard said he was disappointed to hear that Chabot is leaving Merritt.

“I’m saying that with respect for Allan because I believe he’s done an outstanding job for us,” Menard said.

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The two organizations stopped by MSS to deliver fly rod and reels, which were purchased using proceeds from a catch and release fly fishing championship the BCFROA and the Douglas Lake Ranch held at Salmon Lake Resort this past May. Numerous rainbow trout were caught and released over 12 hours of competition.

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HERALD OPINION Too Swift to pass judgement?

Everyone loves Taylor Swift. And what’s not to love about her?

First she was a country diva with David Dyck a penchant In between for twangily crooning THE LINES about love and heartbreak. Now she’s a pop diva with a penchant for crooning about love and heartbreak.

But she has another penchant, too: calling out big companies for treating her and other musicians unfairly.

The problem is, to do that with impunity, you have to first make sure your own nose is clean. One photographer has come forward saying her calls for fair treatment are more than a little hypocritical.

Rewind to late last year, when like a new sorcerer testing her powers, she pulled her insanely popular album 1989 from Spotify, an online streaming service. Spotify begged her to come back, but she said it just didn’t make financial sense for her, and it wasn’t fair. Her army of fans screamed their praise for her just decision.

More recently, Swift publicly threatened Apple that when Apple Music launches in a few days, 1989 will not be in its catalogue. Her beef with the giant tech company was that they offered a free trial period for their new service. Free trial period means no one gets paid for the music listened to. It’s the same kind of argument Swift used against Spotify. “We don’t ask you for free iPhones,” she wrote. “Please don’t ask us to provide you with our music for no compensation.”

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with Premier Campbell he was quite clear on the fact that these funds no longer existed, and councillor Goetz was in attendance.

2. This is not a joint project with the city of Merritt and the First Nations bands. It is a First Nations project that the city of Merritt was supporting in principal only.

The province showed its support by assigning a project manager to bring all involved ministries, First Nations and the city together to discuss the challenges and process involved to bring it to fruition.

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When I last touched base with the project manager in late fall, nothing was proceeding until the Lower Nicola Band was on side with the conditions and setup of the project.

The province is remaining vigilant in maintaining that all of our local bands must be in support of the land acquisition to one entity, a corporation that will hold the land.

This corporation is structured so that each and every band can buy shares into it, thereby enabling a representative to sit on its board, and also granting the ability for

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each band to buy into whatever they can afford.

Then the plan is for the corporation to lease out space for the development of business. Profits go back to the corporation to be paid out per share.

The project manager is Susan Fitton, based in Kamloops.

Perhaps council should have a discussion with her to find out where the project is sitting, prior to going to UBCM, in order that you have up to date, factual information.

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YOUR OPINION

Goetz mistaken In response to Roline’s on Exit 286 letter on Exit 286 project Editor:

From Page 6 The previous council was updated on the progress at council workshops and by emails regularly.

3. It is not up to Merritt city council to determine if this project goes ahead or not, it is the province and the First Nations bands only that can determine this.

Should the City of Merritt decide NOT to support it any longer, that lies on their shoulders.

The City has very little invested into this project: my time from attending all the past meetings and a staff member’s time from attending meetings, nothing else.

4. We have not been confirming every year that $1 million is still there.

We were told quite plainly in 2010 that there were no provincial government funds for this project. Any discussion at UBCM is to keep the province current that the City of Merritt

continues to support the First Nations bands in this project.

5. Since there are in fact funds sitting on a shelf anywhere, there is nowhere else they can be applied to.

No government would ever allocate funds for a specific project and then allow council to move those funds to whatever project it may determine to be more deserving or popular.

It is difficult enough for new council members to get caught up on all the city is involved in, but when a twoterm councillor continues to mislead and misinform without challenge is so very wrong.

I for one will not sit idly by and say nothing. Shame on you, councillor Goetz for your actions in knowingly giving incorrect information. To what purpose I ask?

Susan Roline Former mayor of Merritt

Hypocrisy makes Swift’s criticism hard to swallow From Page 7 Shortly after Swift’s announcement, Apple clarified that royalties would be paid to artists, even during the trial period.

Everyone’s happy, right? Not quite.

Jason Sheldon is a freelance photographer who’s claiming that Swift isn’t exactly playing fair herself.

He says that photographers are required to sign a release when they shoot her concerts that is just as financially prohibitive for them as

companies like Apple and Spotify taking advantage of content created by musicians.

“How are you any different to Apple?” he wrote. “If you don’t like being exploited, that’s great.. make a huge statement about it, and you’ll have my support. But how about making sure you’re not guilty of the very same tactic before you have a pop at someone else?”

It’s a compelling argument, but I wonder, without an army of fans behind it, how much of an impact will it actually have?

This is a response to my comments on Exit 286 (see page 6).

In 2010 at the UBCM conference in Whistler, we met with then Premier Gordon Campbell and discussed the 286 project.

At that time, he confirmed there was funding to help with that project.

He also told us that he did not think this project would ever go, and to consider using these funds somewhere else. Past mayor Roline and current councillor Baker were at the same meeting.

Also, we had a few discussions in

workshops regarding where or if we could use that funding somewhere else rather than lose it.

If in discussions that past mayor Roline has had with levels of government that was not shared with the rest of council, and not passed on, then I can only comment on what I knew at that time.

But rest assured I will find out exactly what was said and by who, and if I am in error I will recant the comment with apology.

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New beginnings and endings in Logan Lake Barrie Ogden THE MERRITT HERALD

This time of year is always a time of both beginnings and endings and graduation at Logan Lake Secondary School on June 12, 2015 was a prime example.

Teachers and support staff were ushered into the auditorium by Const. Steve Grouhal, looking official in red serge. Wendy Lloyd was the event emcee with popular former teacher Donna Youd leading the audience in the singing of “O Canada!” as well as bringing greetings on behalf of Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart.

Other special guests for the evening included Cara McKelvy representing the SD73 board of trustees and Ms. Trina Cassidy, SD73’s director of finance.

With a class of only 12 grads, the entire ceremony was especially cozy.

There were presenters such as Mayor Robin Smith and commencement speaker, Mr. Darren Clark, experiencing emotional tugs on their respective

hearts as they spoke.

The presentation of awards by individuals representing a variety of groups, businesses and agencies is traditionally a ceremony highlight.

It and shows the cooperative spirit and support LLSS receives from the community and which may otherwise go unnoticed throughout the school year.

Between Justin Berg, Becky Philip and Kianna Trouton, these grads received almost $10,000 in scholarships and awards.

Other special award winners were Liam Morton, who received the W.H.Y.’s community spirit award, and Clayton Fox, who received a silver medal from Regional Skills Canada.

Special guest Cpl. Kat Thain, Logan Lake’s RCMP detachment commander, brought greetings to the grads with a gentle but firm reminder to have both a safe and fun grad weekend.

She also acknowledged Ms. Mockikas’ assistance in helping the detachment build

relationships with the Logan Lake community and within both schools.

At the conclusion of her remarks, she presented a gift card to Ms. Mochikas from the detachment.

The valedictory address given by Becky Philip and Justin Berg was followed by another LLSS tradition, the grad video, prepared this year by Jessica Lester. This offered yet another opportunity for both tears and laughter.

Another highlight was the amazing vocal gift presented by grad, Megan Lizotte who sang “Stay by Me.” Something unexpected but nonetheless interesting was when grads crossed the stage to receive their diplomas, they presented Ms. Mochikas with special cans of soda each decorated with special grad comments.

During her time in Logan Lake, Ms. Mochikas’ grad remarks have always reached out to grads and guests.

“I truly hope your entire school experience has been full of positive experiences, great friendships and

treasured memories,” she said. “We want to know about your future successes so that we can celebrate them with you. You are always welcome to visit and continue your connection with us.”

She concluded by saying, “We will continue to care about you and wish you the best.

I’m proud of you. You will always be my little champions.” Her words were greeted with a standing ovation by grads and members of the audience in recognition of an amazing woman.

Then the grads rose up with cheers and shouts of joy to toss their caps in the air.

That was followed by hugs and congratulations from friends and family and a time to meet over refreshments prepared and served by the parents and students of next year’s grad class.

Special thanks to everyone who offered time, talent, financial support, dedication and commitment which together created the success for LLSS’s 2015 Graduation Ceremony.

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Wake-up call to Canada on her 148th birthday

NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH In the opening sentence of a biography on the life of the late evangelist Dwight L. Moody, the writer Gamaliel Bradford, wrote: “Surely we may end as we began, with the insistence that God is the one supreme universal need of all humanity, and that need was never more pronounced than in America today.” Would we agree with that

analysis of Canada’s need as well today?

That’s the question I want us to ask ourselves as we celebrate her 148th birthday this year.

Why does Canada need God? I submit for the following three reasons: Canada needs God because of its unparalleled prosperity.

We could speak of Canada’s abounding natural resources, its increased foreign trade, its expanding bank balances (debts?), its Gibraltar-like position in the markets of the world.

We could say that there has never been a nation that has had enormous wealth that rides securely upon the top of the world.

A Canadian passport opens doors to many more countries than even an American one.

And yet, we should be aware that ease, luxury and wealth have never assured national continuity. History has only one story to tell, and that is about the enervating effect of such comfortable and luxurious prosperity.

The great animals — the dinosaurs, the megalosaurs, and the huge carnivorous lizards whose skeletons we look at in wonder and amazement — were immune from harm and dangers.

They lived safely and luxuriously. Their lives were protected from injury by an impenetrable armor.

But today, they are

all extinct. Luxury and an easy life destroyed them, whereas the animals that were alert to dangers are still with us.

What is true of individuals is true of nations. Life expectancy in Canada has gone up dramatically for both men and women. But trying to serve both mammon and God is sending dangerous signals to Canadians.

Canada needs God as never before because life is becoming mechanized.

The physical needs of Canadians have developed more quickly than his spiritual appetite is able to absorb.

Machines and technology have expanded,

but the man who drives them is still the same as he was before the technological age came in upon us.

Instead of being the master of the machine, he is a slave of his inventions.

Of course, he is able to do more than his father did. The automobile has lengthened his legs. The airplane has lengthened his arms. Satellite television and cell phones have extended his voice.

He is able to do more, travel faster, reach out farther than his ancestors did. The modern man belongs to a technological age where technology is in high gear and in many cases it is out of control.

Who is going to control these released physical forces? Have we the character to use them?

Science has endowed man with the power of a superman, but his mind remains human.

He is like a pauper come into a fortune, a labourer who has been put into the position of the boss, a sergeant promoted to command the regiment, a slave made the master of slaves.

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For these reasons we need to have our moral and mental sanity restored. We need a new moral adjustment to our enlarged physical environment.

We need a new spiritual endowment.

We need God. Canada needs God because of its present unlimited influence in the world.

We are no longer a self-contained and self-sufficient people.

We have far-reaching entangling alliances with nations of the world Our prosperity and happiness are bound up with peoples of other lands.

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$75,000 $80,000 $80,000 $150,000 $165,900 $220,000 $329,900 $419,000 $455,000 $590,000 $599,900 $624,000 $700,000

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FAITH

Don’t get too comfortable living a life of luxury From Page 12 In a very real sense, the world of tomorrow will be what Canada chooses to make it.

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Sitting and chronic disease

Did you know that current research shows that sitting for long periods of time is a huge risk factor for numerous chronic diseases?

It is now known that prolonged sitting contributes to the risk of heart attack, stroke and a variety of metabolic syndromes.

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adults are obese.

This is up from 12 per cent in 1990.

Another 33 per cent of adults are overweight.

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GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING “The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen.

Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention.... A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most wellintentioned words.” -Rachel Naomi Remen Does your teen come home, head directly to his or her bedroom, and close the door?

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When teens won’t talk It is perfectly normal for teens to go through this stage where they may seem to want nothing to do with parents, or even siblings.

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then they were to Áee out of Jerusalem.

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However, we have not even taken into consideration how these chronic illnesses are made even worse by a relatively sedentary lifestyle.

By this I mean that the general population is getting less active and bigger as a result.

For example, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that nearly 36 per cent of American

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Nicola Valley dogs display their agility Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

A trio of dogs and their handlers did the Nicola Valley proud at the 2015 B.C./Yukon Regional Agility Championships, held at the Thunderbird Show Park in Langley on the June 6 weekend. Over 375 dogs took part in the trials.

The three local teams consisted of Val Harris and her toy poodle Kirby, Marlene Allgrove and her Jack Russell terrier Austin, and Quilchena’s Robin Brodie and her collie-cross Peso.

All three partnerships train with Maureen Sanderson at the Iron Mountain K-9 Agility Centre located 15 kilometres southeast of Merritt.

Competing in the 6” specials division, Harris and Kirby finished 2nd overall in a field of 14 competitors.

Allgrove and Austin also achieved a podium finish, placing 3rd overall in the 6”

Veteran DD division.

In one of the most competitive classes at the threeday championships with 42 entries, Brodie and Peso finished 10th overall in the 16” regular division.

Highlighting the results were a pair of first-place finishes by Kirby and Austin in the opening Gambler run on Saturday.

Harris has owned fiveyear-old Kirby for three-anda-half years, and has been doing agility with him for two of those years.

“He absolutely loves it,” Harris said. “All the dogs do. It’s a great activity to do with your pet. You form an incredible bond and have a lot of fun at the same time.”

Harris went on to explain that all types of dog breeds take part in agility competitions — from Great Danes to shih tzus and cocker spaniels.

“Dogs are placed in classes or divisions based on their (jump) height. There are five

TOP DOGS (From left) Robin Brodie and Peso, Marlene Allgrove and Austin, and Val Harris and Kirby. Photo submitted

divisions, starting at 6” and going up to 26. You can ‘specialize’ your dog if you think the height is too much.”

Austin is a 10-year-old specialized dog.

“Because of his age and weight, he’s been dropped

down to 6”,” explained Allgrove.

Allgrove and Austin have been a partnership for several years.

“I got him from Katie Garthwaite up on Mammit Lake Road. He’s born and

bred in the Nicola Valley,” Allgrove said.

The twosome competed in the Canadian championships in Leduc, Alta. two years and placed sixth.

Allgrove loves the challenges that agility competitions present.

“You have to memorize all these courses, and plan where you’re going to stand.

It’s really team work.

“What you teach your dog in agility classes is very transferable to everyday situations in and around the home.”

Like Harris and Kirby, Brodie and five-year-old Peso have been doing agility together for two years.

“Even if you don’t compete, it’s a great thing to do.

It brings out the confidence in a dog, and allows for great bonding between dog and owner,” Brodie said.

All three dog handlers love the positive social aspect of agility trials.

“Everyone’s so friendly

and supportive,” Harris said.

“They encourage and cheer you on.”

“Everybody gets along,” Allgrove added. “You compete with people, not against them. You can’t be too competitive, because the dogs just get stressed out.”

Kirby, Austin and Peso have all acquired enough points to qualify for the Canadian Agility Championships, which are being held this year at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby from August 19 to 24.

Harris and Kirby will not be able to attend because of a planned trip to the Maritimes; however, Allgrove and Brodie have circled the date on their calendar.

“At Nationals, there’ll be entries from every province,” Brodie said. “Some of the entries will have competed for Canada at the World Championships in Italy earlier in June. To watch the top dogs go is such a thrill.”

Dog agility 101: staying the course The Iron Mountain K-9 Agility Centre Agility is a competitive sport for dogs. It consists of obstacle courses called runs.

The obstacles include jumps, tunnels, walkways, teeter totters and weave poles.

Dogs and their handlers work as teams, with the handler helping the dog to navigate the obstacles on the course in the correct order and as quickly as possible.

Handlers may communi-

cate with their dogs through hand signals, body language and vocal commands. They may not use food, toys or whistles.

Agility competitions are more commonly known as trials. Each trial will consist of six runs: two standard, two jumper and two gambler.

Standard and gambler runs have all manner of obstacles, while jumper runs

have only jumps and tunnels.

In gambler runs, the handler must communicate with the dog from a greater distance.

Every course is set up differently. Points are deducted for faults, such as knocking down jumps, going off course, refusing an obstacle, or exceeding the allowable time.

The object of every run is to achieve a ‘Q’ (a clean run under the allotted time).

The Iron Mountain K-9 Agility Centre is located 15 kilometres southeast of Merritt on 10 pastoral acres overlooking sweeping grasslands owned by the historicDouglas Lake Ranch.

It functions hand-in-hand with Amazing Standard Poodles.

The facility is operated by Maureen and Rob Sanderson, who have owned, raised, bred and

competed standard poodles for over 30 years.

In the early ’90s, Maureen discovered agility. She began as a competitor and still competes to this day. She is also a retired masters judge with the Agility Association of Canada, as well as an owner and trainer of agility dogs.

Agility classes run year round for those interested in competing, and for those just

wishing to do it for fun.

When the weather is nice, classes take place at the Iron Mountain K-9 Agility Centre. During the winter months, the classes shift to the Ewalt indoor arena on Coldwater Road on Saturdays.

For more information on the sport of agility and classes available locally, contact the Sanderson at 250315-0204.

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Great games highlight MYSA’s final weekend Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Local soccer enthusiasts were treated to some great action on the weekend as the Merritt Youth Soccer Association wrapped up its annual 10-week season.

Only the top three age divisions of the MYSA held championships finals on Saturday, and they were all beauties.

The most thrilling of all had to be the gold-medal game in the Grade 8-10 division, which went to a sixplayer shootout before the Blueblacks emerged with a hard-fought 3-2

victory over the Green Gunners.

In the end, it was Jasmine French’s goal from the penalty spot that proved to be the difference-maker for the Blueblacks, while goalie Pabil Adhikari picked up the win in net.

The Blueblacks scored the only goal of the first half, as Brodie Pattison deftly deposited a corner kick from Austin Hawkins past Gunners’ netminder Dawson Geier.

Relentless pressure by the Gunners in the second half was finally rewarded when Gillian Moore half-volleyed a Tanveer Bansi cross into

the back of the net to tie the game at 1-1.

In the late stages of regulation, Brock Moffatt took a through ball from Pattison and on a breakaway neatly side-footed it into the net for another Blueblack’s lead.

The Gunners responded again once again, however, with Caleb Voght-Rhodes getting the equalizer off a free kick by teammate Joseph Collins.

A scoreless five minutes of overtime set the stage for French’s heroics in the shootout.

“I’ve very proud of how our team did,” head coach Barry

Rubner said, “especially our newer and younger players. They really stepped up.”

It was a one-goal game in the final of the grade 6/7 division, too, as the Icebreakers battled back from twogoal deficit to edge Dominicos 4-3.

Sebastien Myram, Braeden McKinney, Beckett Finch and Ethan Gregg with the game-winner all scored for the Icebreakers.

An elated Icebreaker coach, Judy Myram, didn’t let a post-game Gatorade shower dampen her enthusiasm.

“The kids played great,” she said. “They

THE WINNER! (Above) Jasmine French’s goal in the sixth round of a shootout gave her Bluebacks team a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Green Gunners in the championship game of the Grade 8-10 division. The two teams played 90 minutes of regulation soccer and one five minute overtime period before going to the shootout to decide the game. In regulation, Brodie Pattison and Brock Moffatt scored goals for the Blueblacks, while Gillian Moore and Caleb Voght-Rhodes tallied for the Gunners. Ian Webster/Herald

never gave up even when they were behind a couple of goals. They always seem to have strong second halves.”

The Grade 4/5 division held a mini-tournament on Saturday to wrap up their season.

All five teams played each other in a roundrobin format with total points determining the winning side.

By the narrowest of margins, it was coach Gary Dixon’s Burgundy Bruisers that emerged victorious with a 2-0-2 record for six points. They were followed closely by the Blue Bandits and the Leprechauns with five points apiece from 1-0-3 records. Rounding out the field were the Yellow Cougars and Blue Thunder.

GRADE 8-10 CHAMPIONS The Blueblacks (back row, from left) coach Barry Rubner, Grace Bergmann, Vanessa Charlie, Brianna Duncan, Rebekah Bergmann, Pabil Adhikari, Brody Pattison, Connor Ouellet, Travis Spahan, (front row) Brock Moffatt, Austin Hawkins, Jasmine French, Makyla Cooke, Shayleen Nelson, Tyler Simon, Sarah Texmo. Missing: Dustin and Mackenzie Rubner.

GRADE 6/7 CHAMPIONS The Icebreakers (back row, from left) Kitana Shuter, Carson Lang, coach Ray Lang, Ryan Marklund, Sebastien Myram, Ethan Gregg, coach Judy Myram, coach Patrick Farmer, Beckett Finch, (front row) Mason Moffatt, Coltin Smith, Letisha Spahan, Janelle Gage, Allison Moore, Carter Jarvis, (lying in front) Braeden McKinney. Missing: Megan Dunsmore, Amy Manuel.

GRADE 4/5 CHAMPIONS The Burgundy Bruisers sit amongst their fellow Grade 4/5 players. (Back row, from left) Matthew Morrissey, Hannah Howard, Hannah Ellingsen, Mariska Wekking, Jayna Whitecross, Gideon Bergman, (front row) Manjot Panghli, Nathan Van Rensberg, Zach Dixon, Liam Stamp, Nathan Willey, Ella McKeown. Missing: Peter and Lucas Schmid.

Reynoldson wins 2015 Black’s Pharmacy senior men’s open golf tournament Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Call it homefield advantage if you will.

On a wind-swept day typical of the Nicola Valley, it was Merritt’s Adrian Reynoldson who emerged victorious in the 2015 edition of the Black’s Pharmacy senior men’s open golf tournament at the Merritt Golf & Country Club on Friday.

“It was a tough battle out there; at least a two to threeclub wind all day,” said Reynoldson, who conceded that being familiar with the playing conditions definitely gave local golfers an advantage.

Reynoldson managed to tame the strong breezes sufficiently to shoot a four-over par 76, good for a threeway tie with two other

Merritt golfers — defending champion Brad Carr and Jim Irving.

“I had no idea how I had placed after my round,” said Reynoldson. “I had even gone and changed out of my golf gear, and was just relaxing in the clubhouse when [club owner] Sydney [Van Rensberg] came over and said that I was in a playoff in 10 minutes. I quickly had to get ready again.”

The three good friends proceeded to tee off once more on the 525-yard, par five first hole. Both Reynoldson and Carr birdied, while Irving managed only a par and was eliminated.

On the second playoff hole, a 456-yard par four, Reynoldson parred while Carr bogeyed, giving the title

to Reynoldson.

One stroke off the pace with a score of 77 in regulation play were Merritt’s Eric Montgomery and Bill Bowling from Kamloops (who plays out of the Rivershore club).

The overall low net winner was Merritt’s Bryon Schmidt at 67.

A total of 60 golfers took part in this year’s event.

Next up on the MGCC’s event calendar is the Ladies Coquihalla Open, scheduled for July 3 to 5.

The ladies’ membership held their club championship playoff last week with 16 golfers taking part. Deb Montgomery (88) and Lynne Price (89) shot the day’s best scores, and will play a 36-hole match final later in the season.

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THE BUILDING PROS SWING MEISTER (Above) Merritt’s Adrian Reynoldson tees off on the 3rd hole en route to shooting a 76 at the Black’s Pharmacy senior men’s golf tournament last Friday. Reynoldson finished in a three-way tie for the lead, and won the tournament on the second playoff hole. (Above right) Reynoldson receives congratulations and the champions jacket from Black’s Pharmacy co-owner Blaine Martens. Ian Webster/Herald and submitted

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N.V. Community Gardens Society

Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club

YOGA with Lindsay on Thursday, June 25 at 7p.m.

MEDITATION with Maryann on Thursday, July 2 at 6 p.m. The events are suitable for all ages and abilities, and it is recommended that you please bring a mat, chair, or a pillow. The Nicola Valley Community Gardens are located on Reid Avenue; location is behind the Hospital; with proceeds to support the Gardens Society.

Are you interested in cars, cruising and joining in activities related to cars? Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club would welcome you as a member.

Meetings are monthly on the 1st Wednesday of the month at the Ramada at 7:00 p.m. For more info call Russ or Charlotte at 250378-2290.

summer girls group Big Brothers Big Sisters and Merritt Youth & Family Resources Society are offering a free fun, active and informative summer girls group for ages 9-11.

The group will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3:00 and 4:30 from July 21st to August 13th. To register for Go Girls! contact Brittney Parks, 250-280-2327 or Lenora Fletcher, 250-3784878.

LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Living with the Loss Support Group Wednesday 7 p.m.

- 8:45 p.m. #12-2025 Granite Ave, Merritt. Call 250-280-4040.

Elks Bingo Every Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Doors open at 12 p.m.

LOWER NICOLA FLEA MARKET at SMITH PIONEER PARK! Love a good bargain?

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Come enjoy a fun day at the park with the people, the food, the large variety of fabulous vendors, the entertainment and the FUN! SUMMER DATES: June 28, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23, September 13 & 20, October 4.

HOURS - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Message Lower Nicola Flea Market or call Diane at 250-378-3481.

Accepting Registration 1st Merritt Beavers, Cubs and Scouts now accepting early registration for fall 2015. For more information, please contact Karen Pare at (250)378-2706

hot dog sale June 26, 27 Hot Dog Sale at Coopers with Trinity United Church.

Conayt Bingo Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and play bingo!

2164 Quilchena Ave.

until Aug 1. Saturdays 3 - 5 p.m. May 9 & 30. June 13 & 27. July 4 & 25.

Wednesdays 3 - 5 p.m.

May 13 & 27. June 10 & 24. July 8. Contact Martha 250-378-2303 for yard sale information.

Conayt Elders Drop In Centre

Fall Fair Yard Sales

Tuesday & Thursday Mornings, 8:30 a.m. – Noon, 2164 Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome – just come out and visit!

For info, contact Deloris at 250-378-5107.

Saturdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sundays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dates 2015: May 23, 24.

June 27, 28. July 11, 12.

Aug 1, 2. Aug 15, 16.

Garage Sale The Nicola Valley Women’s Institute is having a garage sale Saturday, July 4, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. We are raising money for a local bursary and would appreciate any items donated, items in working order please. No clothing. Sale will be at 1455 Quilchena Ave. For info please call 378-2305.

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Knights of Columbus breakfast at 8 a.m. at Rotary Park. Events start at 10:00 a.m. Call the Merritt Civic Centre for more.

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She was predeceased by her husband Leslie J Bryant. She is survived by her two daughters, Val McLeod (Gordon), Lila Rupp( Andy) and her siblings Eva Ianson (Alfred), Betty Edwards (Al), Arthur Nicklin (Arlene), Caroline Anderson (Nelson), and Grace Finnigan (Albert) A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at noon on July 11th, 2015 at the ranch in Aspen Grove.

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Gordon MUCHOWSKI It is with great sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of Gordon John Muchowski with family by his side at McKenney Creek hospice on Jun 15, 2015. His valiant Àght against cancer and its effects came to an end with the same dignity and strength he showed throughout his life. Predeceased by his father in law Walter (Moose) Martin, his father John (Jack) Muchowski, loving wife Pat Muchowski, mother Helma Muchowski, mother in law Verona Martin, and brother Roy Muchowski.

Gordon is survived by his 4 children, Terry (Cindy), Daryl, Cathy Oliver & Martin (Michelle). He leaves behind 7 siblings; Alyce Desnoyer, Gladys Desnoyer (Lionel), Rich Muchowski (Sue), Phylis Smith, Wayne Muchowski (May), Marlyne Sanesh, Joan Sundby (Mark), 11 Grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 1 on the way in September, many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog Bailey.

Gordie was born in Vernon in 1931 and his Àrst job was in the Telegraph ofÀce, which is where he met his future wife Pat who was a telephone operator.

His career soon changed to rooÀng and it was in this profession that he worked until he retired. He will be remembered for his carpentry skills building butterà ies, planter boxes, bird houses and swings.

Dad was an avid crib player and his other interests were golf, alley bowling, lawn bowling and curling.

He was the treasurer of the Merritt Lawn Bowling club for 15 years and was also involved in various community organizations.

We love you Dad and will think of you and smile every time we see a hummingbird.

Memorial Service to be held June 27 at 2:00 pm Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2302 Jackson St. Merritt BC Luncheon to follow at the church hall. in lieu of Ă owers donations to BC Cancer Society or Variety Club.

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JRG (Ron) EDWARDS March 10, 1926 - June 4, 2015

JRG (Ron) Edwards, 89, of Merritt / Powell River, passed away peacefully, June 4, 2015 at the Merritt Hospital.

Ron was born in Vancouver, March 10, 1926 to Frederick and Margret Edwards. Ron spent most of his youth living with his mother in Sechelt where he attended school and would frequently visit his father and brother who resided in Vancouver.

Ron had many adventures in his life. He enlisted in the Second World War and spent time overseas doing aerial surveillance of U boat activity. Soon after his return to Canada, Ron enlisted once again but this time for the Korean War where he worked as a paymaster.

Ron’s civilian life took him to Yellowknife where he was employed by the Hudson’s Bay Company.

While there, he met a nurse and the love of his life: Denise Lindsey. Ron and Denise were married and settled in Powell River where they were happily married for over 60 years. His passions in life included hunting, Àshing, boating and military history. Ron was a published authority on First World War Machine Gun infantries.

Ron is predeceased by his loving wife Denise and brother Mardin who was killed in the Second World War. Ron is survived by two God Sons: Alan Mackay-Smith of Merritt and Derek Nelson of Sechelt.

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250-378-1996

Property Manager:

Serving Merritt & Area for 15 yrs

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PHONE: 250-378-4943

1 bdrm in 4plex in Lower Nicola. $650 plus hydro.

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Service Work & Furnace Service.

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1 bdrm Suite in Lower Nicola. $600 plus hydro.

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250-378-6622

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CONTRACTING

SERVING THE NICOLA VALLEY FOR 40 YEARS!

CFP CertiďŹ ed Financial Planner x CPCA CertiďŹ ed Professional Consultant on Aging

email: rhackel@shaw.ca 2865C Pooley Ave., Merritt

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SIDING • Vinyl & Hardie Board Siding • Aluminum Soffit, Fascia & EAVESTROUGHS

Residential & Commercial

(next to the Credit Union) PO Box 3090, Merritt, BC

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Over 30 years experience

Serving all citizens of Merritt and surrounding areas

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MAIN LOCATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE 2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt

Monday to Friday 9 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sundays: Closed 123 456 789

Phone: 250-378-2332