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Consistently high drunk in public files have been a strain on police resources, says RCMP staff Sgt. Sheila White. Three years worth of statistics show Merritt continues to deal with roughly the same amounts of assault and drunk in public files year after year. The stats also show recent drops in theft from vehicles and break and enters, but increase in vehicle thefts and domestic disputes. Files on people intoxicated in public have numbered well over 400 every year the past three years. Police accumulated 571 files for such offences in 2013, 448 in 2014 and 479 in 2015. White told the Herald that drunk in public files have been a drag on police operations, can overload cells at the detachment and take up a lot of time for police. “If we have an indication that they’re in medical distress, for example if they’ve taken drugs as well as alcohol or too much alcohol or they’ve fallen and hit their head, we get them assessed medically,” White said, noting that involves a lot of different resources. She said that in her opinion solving drunk in public issues are a community problem — not just a problem for police. “Unfortunately the police For all your landscaping needs call the professionals at
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are left to deal with people that are drunk in public,” White said. “We incarcerate them until they’re sober, keep them safe and then we release them usually without any charges in the morning or in the day,” White said. She said prevention is something that should’t be left to the police. “I’m not saying that we can’t help or contribute in some
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capacity, but the police generally deal with criminal acts, violations of provincial acts and things like that. This is not something that we have the capacity for or that we could do by ourselves,” White said. BY THE NUMBERS White told the Herald that the statistics on various types of crime helps the RCMP track
seasonal trends and issues that police can then target. “For example, theft from vehicles usually occur in the spring [and] summertime,” she said. White said these issues can be incorporated into the RCMP’s strategic plan for the coming year. Assault files is an area police have targeted, White noted.
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The last open senior management position in city hall has been filled. As of May 2, Brad Gilbert will start his new job as director of recreation and facilities for the City of Merritt. Gilbert comes from Athabasca, Alberta, most recently as the general manager for the Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society. He comes equipped with a degree in physical education with a minor in business economics. “I’m a bit of a visionary — very creative,” he told the Herald in a phone interview. “Somebody who sees the potential and at the same time has the business acumen to put a plan together and see that vision through properly.” “He is passionate about delivering high Incoming director of recquality services, reation and facilities Brad monitoring for Gilbert. Submitted photo effectiveness, and analyzing cost recovery,” said Merritt CAO Shawn Boven in a press release. The role has been vacant since December of 2015, when Larry Plotnikoff left the position of leisure services manager following the release of an audit that faulted him for cost overruns for the multi-sport complex project. Gilbert said he was also looking forward to the mountain lifestyle here in the valley.
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Fire decimates home on Nooaitch reserve CONAYT FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY Conayt Mission Statement: “To improve holistically the quality of Iife, cultural distinctiveness and the strengthening friendship and cooperation between the First Nations Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people in the Nicola Valley! Board of Directors: Dr. Sharon D. McIvor, LL.B., LL.M., LL.D., President; Caroline MacDonald, Vice-President; Gloria Moses, Secretary; Isabell Bara, Lavonne James Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
A couple has been left without a home after a fire destroyed their house on Shackelley Road in the Nooaitch reserve. Deputy Fire Chief Tony Allen told the Herald the Lower Nicola Fire Department received a call of a chimney fire just before
1 a.m. on Tuesday (March 15). Two brothers had just arrived at their parents house from out of town when they noticed there was an issue with the chimney, Allen told the Herald. All four people in the house escaped the fire without injury, he said. Seven firefighters and two fire engines responded to the inci-
dent. He said the fire department suspects that something overheated in the wood stove and/or chimney of the house, causing the fire. The flames consumed the top floor of the house. The wood stove is located on the ground floor. reporter@merrittherald. com
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Car hits deer, bursts into flames Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
A bizarre incident occurred on the Coquihalla Highway near exit 286 last Sunday afternoon as a vehicle caught fire shortly after hitting a deer. At about 4 p.m. that day, a herd of about eight deer was crossing the Coquihalla Highway near the exit when a vehicle carrying multiple passengers struck one of them. RCMP Cpl. Tim Lyons said police attended the scene and had to put down the deer. He said the people in the vehicle were shaken up, but no one was injured. Their vehicle had to be written off, Lyons said. At about the same time, two males in a Dodge Challenger driving northbound on the highway just south of exit 286 hit another one of the deer. The deer died on impact, Lyons said. Minutes after the collision, a gaming laptop that was left on in a computer bag located in the backseat of their car overheated and burst into flames. The vehicle burned up, but near-
by officers used fire extinguishers to put out the fire. Merritt Fire Rescue Department also attended the fire shortly after police extinguished the flames. “Fire rescue came out and filled the car up with water. I’m not going to lie to you, it was fairly comical,” Lyons told the Herald. The vehicle was destroyed in the incident. “The deer destroyed the front of the car, and the fire destroyed the back of the car,” Lyons said. Neither of the two men were hurt in this incident, he said. Lyons said drivers should watch out for wildlife when driving the Coquihalla Highway as there are spots on it where wildlife fences are not set up. He also advised that because construction zones are beginning to show up on the Coquihalla, drivers must slow down to either the posted speed limit for the zone or 70 kilometres per hour. Drivers travelling more than 40 km per hour over the posted speed limit on the highways can have their vehicles impounded for seven days.
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MAYOR ADDRESSES BIOSOLIDS PROTESTERS
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A biosolids protest assembled outside city hall yesterday afternoon opposing the City of Merritt’s continued composting and use of its biosolids compost around town. The protest was organized by Friends of the Nicola Valley (FNV), who have been blockading access to a composting facility in Lower Nicola off of Highway 8 for over a year. This was the anti-biosolids group’s first demonstration against the city’s biosolids practices. Last year the City of Merritt purchased the Good Earth Company’s biosolids composting facility near the airport and took over composting operations. Friends of the Nicola Valley president Don Vincent said this protest was a response to the city’s status quo operation of the site, which produces fertilizer to sell and use in areas of town. About 30 people gathered outside city hall at noon and were met by Merritt Mayor Neil Menard. Protesters gathered around the mayor and many were vocal in expressing to him their concerns about the product’s use around town. Menard told protesters the city currently isn’t selling its biosolids compost to anyone, and that to his knowledge it wasn’t being used in any playgrounds. He said he believes the city only uses its biosolids compost in flowerbeds. “It’s used at the Baillie House, did you know? I know for a fact,” one woman told Menard. “Good for you — I don’t,” Menard replied. The protester also claimed that biosolids were being used at the community garden, which is located behind the hospital. The mayor said that was news to him. Another woman asked what the city was doing with the biosolids currently at the composting site,
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to which Menard said that no one has expressed an interest in buying it and it is just being stockpiled. “It’s OK guys, we’re going to pay attention, we’re going to do the best that we can to make sure it’s not used. If that’s not good enough for you then I don’t know what is,” Menard told the crowd before going back inside city hall. Vincent told the Herald he’d like to see the city’s biosolids be used to produce energy, which could be achieved by looking into a pyrolysis and gasification operations. “They have valid concerns,” Menard told the Herald. He said the city has been in talks with TNRD Area M director Randy Murray and Area N director Herb Graham on exploring the pyrolysis option to dealing with biosolids. Menard said that he has inquired on whether or not the city uses biosolids at playgrounds and schoolyards, and as far as he’s been told that isn’t the case. The city has been composting its biosolids for years, and Vincent himself said that in the past he has bought truckloads of the compost from the Good Earth Company. “The more you learn about it, thew scarier it is and you begin to take action, because you know it’s
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wrong,” Vincent said. Menard told the Herald that until an alternative comes along that can deal with biosolids in a way that is 100 per cent safe, people will have to live with the best practice available. “I’ve read both sides. One day I’m thinking ‘You know that really isn’t all that bad,’ and the next day I read something that says maybe it is,” Menard said. Biosolids are the resulting product of treated sewer waste from
water treatment plants, which are then composted and used as fertilizer. FNV says biosolids contain many harmful pathogens and chemicals and are against it being composted and used as fertilizer. “The problem is it is full of contaminants, and no amount of fluffing up or adding wood chips or composting it for a period of time is going to take care of that chemical load,” Vincent said.
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March 21 7 pm - Nicola Valley Film Society presents “Jimmy’s Hall� NVIT March 22 7 pm - Regular Council Meeting Merritt City Hall March 23 8 pm - Pre-Teen Night Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre March 24 8:30 pm - Teen Night Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre March 25 10 am to 12 pm - City Easter Extravaganza Rotary Park March 27 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Easter Hop Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre Recordings of the City of Merritt’s council meetings can also be seen on Shaw Cable (Channel 10) on Thursdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Council meetings can also be streamed live online at: http://www. merritt.ca/live-streaming-councilmeetings
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Getting Started With Green Tourism Webinar on March 17th from 10 AM - 11 AM The City of Merritt has registered and we invite interested community members to join us in the Community Boardroom (First Floor City Hall) for the final Green Tourism Canada webinar. These webinars are to assist our region’s tourism businesses to improve their sustainability performance in an effort to not only protect the natural environment that makes us so unique, but also to meet the growing consumer demand for responsible business. Open discussion to follow webinar. There is no cost to attend, please RSVP to wgeorge@merritt.ca.
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Merritt Rotarians looking into feasibility of hosting Syrian refugees
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The will is there, but some Merrittonians want to know the way to get Syrian refugees settled here in Merritt. To that end, both of the Rotary clubs in town — The Rotary Club of Merritt, and the Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise — are hosting an information session on April 6, open to anyone who wants to know more about the process of refugee sponsorship. “It’s a call for participation and it’s a call for information, because we first started talking about this in December, and we found it quite difficult to access information on how we can support,� said Becky Puterbough, the international co-ordinator for the Rotary Club of Merritt. The two guest speakers are intended to help with that. Brian Ayotte is the chairperson for the committee formed in Salmon Arm to get Syrians into their community. Those refugees arrived last month. “They’ve already gone through the whole process,� said Puterbough. The other guest will be Gudrun Malmquist, with Immigrant Settlement Services, who will be there to talk about the logistics, and if it would be a feasible option for Merritt. “We’re hoping to take it forward, but we need to find out what we need to do as a community to make it happen,� said the Rotarian. If it is not possible for a Syrian family to relocate here,
she said she hoped Merrittonians would be willing to contribute to the issue in some other way. “I’m optimistic that if we don’t decide to bring a family to Merritt itself, that we could help a family elsewhere that may be in a larger centre — there’s two options for us, we just want to explore both of those.� She said in her personal experience, talking to friends and members of the community, Merritt wants to help. “The feedback that we seem to be getting is that there are a
number of individuals in the community that feel quite helpless and have been wondering how they could personally support. I hope that will translate to a good turnout at this information night.� She said she hoped to see local community groups, such as church groups, as well as students at the April 6 meeting. “If we can get representatives from the younger generation there too, that would be great.� It starts at 7 p.m. at the NVIT lecture theatre.
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Welcome to B.C., freeloaders As the B.C. government spends millions on an international brand campaign with the recycled slo- TOM FLETCHER gan “Super, B.C. Natural VIEWS B.C.,” another brand identity has spread across Canada. This one’s unintentional. It hit a new peak last week with the arrival of two young men from Saskatchewan, who were given one-way tickets to Vancouver and Victoria by typically burdened social services ministry staff in North Battleford. Sorting through the blizzard of soothing sound bites and sympathetic TV clips, a clearer picture emerges. In his initial interview with the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Charles Neil-Curly, at 23 the elder of the two, said he decided to head west when shelter staff told him his time had run out and he asked for bus tickets to B.C. “When they asked if I had a place to go, I just said, ‘yeah’,” Neil-Curly said. “I was going to the next homeless shelter anyway.” Transients and panhandlers aren’t the only ones who say whatever they figure will get them through another day. Politicians do it too. Admitting she knew little about the arrivals, Premier Christy Clark suggested that both were mentally ill and deserve every support the province can give them. B.C. housing czar Rich Coleman has also demonstrated factual flexibility as he presides over the creation of his latest single-room-occupancy drug ghetto in a residential neighbourhood in Victoria.
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A missing piece of the marijuana conversation By Dr. Andre C. Piver, Procter
A glaringly missing piece of the public conversation about the pending legalization of marijuana is not about the drug, but the pattern of use (if highly frequent), which is what makes it most commonly harmful. The immediate effects of various drugs are more unique in each case but the longer term pattern-of-use effects are not. When people regularly use a drug to turn down the discomfort of facing life, they are losing
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the only way we actually tend to change. We are less likely to eventually learn from experience, problem-solve and grow. We all naturally moderate stress somewhat with momentary busyness or distraction, but using a drug turns it down for many hours and usually into sleep. Furthermore tranquilizers, narcotics, or more than a small dose of alcohol and marijuana also suppress dream sleep, where more critical sorting-out and processing occurs.
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People who use a drug regularly remain stuck, with habitual and emotionally immature reactions to the human situation as a learned early coping mechanism. This pattern gets in the way of developing more effective ones. Who we really are is more about our personal and emotional development than it is about our level of formal education. This is not the only issue about marijuana but the one missing from the conversation. It is even more critical with respect to youth, who will self-se-
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lect more often when vulnerable due to difficult brain chemistry and/or childhoods. Early use of drugs leads to earlier developmental stagnation with unconscious early childhood strategies more likely for life. My comments are based on my own personal experience as a child of the ‘60s, including watching friends evolve, or not over the years, and the privilege of over 20 years of professional experience, in outpatient mental health.
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Musings on the CMS pathway Editor:
Tent camp next to Victoria courthouse persists even as shelter and housing spaces are added. Housing Minister Rich Coleman says some campers are there as a protest and they want a confrontation. Tom Fletcher/Black Press
From Page 6 After quietly proposing a closeddown nursing home called Mount Edwards Court as a temporary solution to the filthy “tent city” that sprang up on provincial property last fall, Coleman abruptly announced from his Langley office Feb. 5 that the building had been bought and partly renovated for $4 million. It would house 38 people for up to a year. I asked him if the purchase meant the conversion of Mount Edwards into permanent “low-barrier” housing for 100 people was a “done deal,” as area residents believe. “They’re wrong,” Coleman indignantly replied, and there would be community consultation over the next year. In subsequent comments to reporters, he said the province doesn’t really need city zoning, but will apply for it anyway. (That won’t be a problem with Victoria’s far-left city council, which is keen to add a supervised injection site too.) On Feb. 24, Coleman was asked if he is concerned that the 88 housing units at two locations would fill up and other transients would arrive to take their place. By that time the tent squat appeared to have about 100 people in residence, with the usual overdoses, violence and prostitution.
Coleman assured us it hasn’t happened in Abbotsford or Maple Ridge, where tent camps have finally been cleaned up after shelters and housing were provided. The next day, he was asked if transitional accommodations would be sufficient to end the camp. “They’re not actually all that transitional,” Coleman replied. “We’ll take Mount Edwards through a zoning process. We’ve got about 100 beds there. We’ve bought the building so it’s hardly transitional. We’ve permanently done that.” Fast forward to March 11. The 38 Mount Edwards spaces are full, another 40 rooms and camping spaces at a former youth custody centre are almost full, and the province applies for a court order to clear the Victoria camp. A representative of the advocacy group Together Against Poverty Society goes on local radio to pledge legal support for the campers. How many are there now? At least 100, he says. Meanwhile in Maple Ridge, where the “homeless” problem is all fixed, Coleman has just extended temporary shelter funding and paid $5.5 million for a 61-room motel to fix it some more. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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Some of the most appealing walking routes in Merritt are on paths that lead from a street or cul-de-sac and follow a right-of-way between two neighbouring properties, and connect two areas or neighbourhoods. Sometimes these walking paths are bordered with privacy fences or hedges. I thought I had walked all of the existing walking easements in Merritt, but with no prior knowledge of the path that leads to the rear of the Coquihalla Middle School property — apparently I hadn’t. After reading concerns regarding the route that continues beyond a walkway between two residential properties on Armstrong Street, I walked to the end of the city’s portion of the walk. Because of wintry conditions that day I decided to save the rest of my adventure into the former schoolyard for a day when the snow, ice and mud will be gone and walking conditions provide better footing. I truly hope the path will still be available for walking this spring. I sympathize with students who use this route to take advantage of a significant shortcut on their hike to Diamond Vale School from Armstrong Street and beyond. Given that students are often driven to school during harsh weather conditions, maybe the route should be viewed as a seasonal walking route. It might be difficult to enforce. Perhaps the school district could erect a warning sign recommending that users avoid the route when it is covered with snow and ice. We all know that walking is good for us, and I appreciate what the City of Merritt has done to create walkways through parks, along the Coldwater dike, beside the dog park leading to the former railway bridge beside Highway 8, and, most recently, the attractive route along the north segment of Voght Street leading to the business area on River Ranch Road and DeWolf Way. I look forward to Stages 2 and 3 of this route (maps were on display at the BC Hydro grand opening last September) that will link the hospital/ Irvine Avenue path and the Voght Street route with the edge of downtown. Carmen Fairley Lower Nicola
Gillis House goes above and beyond Editor: Not too long ago my best friend in Merritt, Al Werbowski, passed away from cancer. He went to Gillis House during his last days and passed away there. I am writing this to thank everyone at Gillis House. The nurses and staff took exceptional care and were a great help to Al during his last days. Thank the Lord we have people like them who care so much for the people they look after. May the Lord bless them all. David Barnes Merritt
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Assault files have been gradually increasing From Page 1 Assault files have been on a gradual rise from 197 in 2013 to 199 in 2014 and 201 last year. “Some of the initiatives that we have directed towards, not just assaults but violence, are something as simple as bar walks,” White said. “We had found that a number of altercations or potential for violence occurred after bar closing, so bar walks have been on our strategic plan for the last couple of years,” she said, adding police have seen success in this area. However, the size of Merritt itself can sometimes be a hinderance to the detachment’s aim to focus on curbing types of crime. In the case of stolen vehicles, which rose by eight between 2014 and 2015, Merritt RCMP have looked into obtaining the services of a bait car, White told the Herald. “Our numbers wouldn’t support — right now anyway — us having a bait car, but they are always options that we try to think about,” White said. The number of stolen vehicles rose slightly between 2014 and 2015. There were 19 files in 2013 and 17 in 2014, and 25
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199 195 111 17 84 448 6,093
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vehicles were stolen in 2015. Police had 74 theft from vehicle files in 2013, 84 in 2014, and saw a significant drop in those files down to just 68 in 2015. Break and enter files were down in last year. There were more than 100 in 2013 and 2014, but just 91 this past year. White said the Community Policing Office (CPO) has helped police educate residents on preventing break and enter crimes. “Warning people to lock
things up, having a nosey neighbour, is the best defence that you can have,” White said. She also lauded block watches as an aid to curbing break-ins. Domestic dispute files, which typically involve physical violence, have been on the rise in
Merritt over the years. In 2013, Merritt RCMP accumulated 158 domestic disputes, 195 in 2014 and 218 in 2015. Local police believe the reason for this increase is due to more reporting of domestic disputes than ever before.
Last year, Merritt’s Mounties were also kept busier than they have been in three years, accumulating 6,485 total files in 2015 — 392 more than the 6,093 files accumulated in 2014 and 264 more than the department’s 6,221 files from 2013.
‘Our numbers wouldn’t support — right now, anyway — us having a bait car, but they are always options that we try to think about.’ —RCMP STAFF SGT. SHEILA WHITE
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Owl is believed by Interior Salish bands to be a warning of death From Page 9 He told the entrails to break every little while when Owl used them for packing. Then he called Owl by cries, and pointed out to him the place where the deer lay, and told him that there was a new packing-strap fastened to it by which he could carry it home. He also told Owl that he intended to hunt for some time longer, as the day was yet young. As soon as he was out of Owl’s sight, he hurried back to the house, from which he took enough dried meat to last several days. Then he set fire to
the house, joined his parents, and together they fled. Owl had much trouble in carrying the buck home, for the line always broke, and he had to stop to mend it. He became angry and said, “Why is this?” As he came near his house, he saw that it was on fire, and the flames of the burning fat and meat were blazing high up into the air. He said, “Why is this? What has my grandchild done?” When he arrived, everything was burned; only a few charred deer’s bones remained. He followed the tracks of the lad and soon
began to catch up with the fugitives. The lad’s parents were afraid when they saw Owl drawing near; but their son reassured them, saying, “Be not afraid! I have received much magic power from Owl. Now the pupil is greater than his teacher, for I know more magic than he does.” When Owl came near, the lad turned round and transformed him, saying: “Henceforth you shall only be an ordinary owl, and no more a being of magic power. You shall only be a little wiser than others, and able to give warning when people are about to die.”
James Teit notes: “That the owl gives warning of death is a belief held by all of the Interior Salish tribes, who also frighten their children to quietness by saying, ‘the owl will come and take you if your cry.’’’ Submitted by Susan Gearing-Edge, Nicola Valley Museum and Archives. For more information on the history of Merritt and the Nicola Valley, call or come and visit the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives, 1675 Tutill Court, (250)-378-4145. You can also visit our website at www.nicolavalleymuseum.org., or follow us on Facebook.
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Using the language of compassion to save your marriage
MAGDI TORNYAI Ask MAGDI THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE Dear Magdi, My husband and I have been married for 10 years. I felt we were very much in love when we first got married and I think we still love each other in a way, but I can’t seem to make him happy. He seems to find fault in everything I do. He tells me that if I would just change then we would be happy. I’ve tried to change and tried to make him happy, but it never seems to be enough. He gets very angry and I never know what’s
going to set him off. I feel like such a failure and that I am always walking on eggshells. Sometimes I feel like I am going to crazy. Is there any hope for our marriage? Abigail Merritt YOUR TWO CENTS It sounds like your husband is unhappy with his own life. This may be the reason that he is needy and frustrated. He has to find something that can fulfill his needs and give his life meaning. This could help to improve his mood and also the relationship between you two. MAGDI SAYS It must be very difficult for you Abigail, to love someone and try to please them for 10 years, and despite your love towards each other,
you are still not happy. In my opinion, it is very important for you two to find a good couple counsellor. If you or your husband aren’t comfortable asking for professional guidance, you must make a commitment to try to learn the “Language of Compassion�, developed by Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg. Your husband needs to understand that his needs will never be met if he continues to blame and criticize you. People use this language when we are desperate. Our needs will never be met through bullying, and over time your spouse will be less and less open to hearing you. No one wants to hear a negative messages, this kind of communication is called life alienating. When someone sends us negative massage, we generally have four different responses:
1. Defend ourselves by blaming and criticizing the other. 2. Blame and criticise ourselves for not doing the right things. 3. Connect with our own heart to understanding our feelings and needs. 4. Try to understand the feelings and needs behind the negative massages and have empathy and understanding toward the other person. Try not to use the first two choices at all in your relationship, but practice three and four. This type of compassionate communication can help build your loving relationship and develop insight and empathy with each other. NEXT WEEK’S CHALLENGE
Piriformis syndrome is caused by an entrapment (pinching) of the sciatic nerve as it exits the back of the pelvis, deep within the buttock. The sciatic nerve typically exits the back of the pelvis immediately below a muscle, called the piriformis muscle, deep within the buttock. For various reasons, the piriformis muscle can go into spasm and entrap or pinch the sciatic nerve. This will result in pain along the back of the thigh and knee, called sciatica. Sciatica symptoms feel very similar to that of a herniated disk. A herniated disk typically pinches directly on one of the five nerves that eventually make up the sciatic nerve. Because the resulting symptoms of both of these problems are very similar (pain, numbness
and tingling below the knee and into the foot), it is not hard to misdiagnose what is actually going on if you don’t look for both potential causes. Specific diagnostic tests performed by your chiropractor are what distinguish a herniated disk from piriformis syndrome. Many weekend athletes and people who spend long hours sitting are prone to this syndrome. The athlete's cause is primarily due to improper stretching and warm-up exercises as well as overuse during activity. In this case it is most likely that the piriformis muscle is irritated and usually in spasm. For the patient who sits for extended periods of time, their primary cause is due to contracture or tightening of the piriformis muscle. In this case the piriformis muscle is shortened and does
not allow for the smooth movement of the sciatic nerve during leg motion. Any treatment plan must include stretching of the gluteal or buttock muscles as well as stretching of the piriformis muscles. Your chiropractor can help you by instructing you on the proper stretches to perform. Many chiropractors may also perform some form of massage to the piriformis muscle in the gluteal region in order to relax these muscles. A series of spinal and hip joint adjustments may also be required to
Magdi Tornyai is a clinical counsellor with a private practice, Safe Haven Holistic Counselling, in Merritt. If you have a question you would like Magdi to consider, or to write in with your two cents on a
relieve your symptoms. If you are currently diagnosed with a disk herniation but are wondering if the symptoms you are experiencing may at least be partially from piriformis syndrome, call your chiropractor and have it checked thoroughly. It is always a good idea to rule out other possible causes of your sciatica before simply having surgery. Dr. Colin Gage was born and raised in Merritt. He’s been helping patients from his clinic at Nicola Valley Chiropractic since 1996
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professional, I support us financially and we have had to move a lot as part of my work. The constant moving has not been good for my daughter — she is now 19 years old and it was hard for her to find good, lasting friendships. When she became a teenager she had a great need for friends, but unfortunately found them amongst those who were using substances. She started to use hard drugs to please her peers and has recently stopped, but we have lost our trustful, loving relationship. She blames me for moving so much and it’s very painful to hear. How can we ever have a good relationship again? Amanda Merritt
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Nicola Valley Skating Club carnival simply delightful
Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
The stands at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena were packed and the atmosphere on the ice electric last Thursday night for the Nicola Valley Skating Club’s presentation entitled “Wicked Picks of the 80s”. The two-hour gala production, MCed by Kurt Christopherson, featured outstanding performances by local skaters from the Merritt area, Kamloops and Logan Lake, as well as a pair of stunning skates by the featured guest, 12-yearold Ashley Sales from Kelowna.
All of the individual, pair and group performances were set to the wonderful music of the 80s era, including such memorable numbers as “We Built This City”, “Jump”, “Smokin’ in the Boys Room”, “Footloose” and “Material Girl”. The Merritt skaters are all members of the NVSC’s CanSkate, StarSkate and Junior Academy programs that train twice a week at the Shulus arena. Their coaches are Jennifer Yates and Diana Lorenz. Close to $1,400 in admission donations was raised for the club at Thursday’s highly-successful event.
STARS ON ICE (Clockwise from top left) Giorgia Lanzoni performs to Michael Jackson’s “Bad”. Jazmin Barnes and her wonderfully interpretative doll number. Featured guest skater Ashley Sales, 12, from Kelowna. Sales recently won a gold menal at the BC Winter Games in Penticton. Merritt’s Summer Lockie skates to “Our Lips Are Sealed”. Heartthrob Liam Stamp and his band (Erika Denis, Alice Lanzoni, Emma Sowpal, Kathy Zhang) wowed the crowd with “Addicted to Love”. Denis, Lanzoni, Sowpal and Zhang gave teacher Giorgia Lanzoni are hard time in “Smokin’ in the Boys Room”. Cuties Dreah Portelance and Everleis Gregoire were “Material Girls”. Ian Webster/Herald
Ramada peewee reps in the thick of it at Provincials Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
Merritt’s Ramada peewee reps are making some serious noise at the BC tier 3 championships, currently underway in West Vancouver. Going into their fourth and final roundrobin game Wednesday night, the Ramada peewees, who are coached
by John Graham, were undefeated with a 2-0-1 record, and tied for first place in their pool with Dawson Creek. The result of Wednesday’s game between Merritt and winless Cranbrook was not available by press time. The Merritt peewees began their quest
for a provincial title on Sunday with a convincing 11-2 win against the host team from West Vancouver. The peewees followed that up with a solid 7-4 defeat of the Sunshine Coast on Monday. Tuesday saw a battle of undefeated squads as Merritt took on Dawson Creek. In a tight battle
from beginning to end, the two sides ended up in a tie, 4-4. “Dawson Creek is very strong, with a deep bench,” reported coach Graham’s wife, Jodi. “They scored first in Tuesday’s game, but Breanna Ouellet answered back with two quick goals. “In the second peri-
od, Merritt got into penalty trouble, and Dawson Creek scored twice with the man advantage. Max Graham tied things at 3-3 going into the hird period. “Sajjin Lali put Merritt in front off a pass from Jayden Story, but Dawson Creek managed to score with two minutes remaining to
earn the tie.” Assuming both Merritt and Dawson Creek were winners Wednesday night, and both had 3-0-1 records, the tie would be broken by goal differential. Working in Dawson Creek’s favour is a 19-3 blowout of Cranbrook back on Tuesday. Regardless of who
finishes first or second in the pool, both teams would move onto Thursday’s semi-finals, with a berth in Friday’s gold-medal game going to the winners. “The (Merritt) team has been playing really well, and received tons of compliments on their passing and team play,” Graham said.
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Junior native tourney loaded BCHL playoff update Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
With 28 teams taking part, and 63 games scheduled over four days, the 2016 Nicola Valley Junior Native Hockey Tournament is guaranteed to be a busy one. The action kicks
off today (Thursday) and runs through until Sunday, with games slated for both the Nicola Valley Memorial and Shulus arenas on all four days. Young hockey players of all ages, and from all over the province will be
taking part in this year’s event. Teams will be in attendance from as far away as Big Guy Lake (Prince George), the Fraser Valley, Williams Lake, Canim Lake, Ashcroft, Adams Lake and Kamloops. Five divisions will be
contested — initiation, atom, peewee, bantam and midget. Preliminary games run from Thursday through to midday on Saturday. Playoffs commence Saturday morning and continue until Sunday afternoon.
Local teams preliminary game schedule Thursday, March 17
Merritt vs Cstelen 5:00 Midget @ NV Arena Merritt vs Fraser Valley
9:30 Initiation @ NV Arena
6:30 Bantam @ Shulus Arena
Merritt vs Ashcroft
Nicola Valley vs Williams Lake
10:30 Atom @ NV Arena
7:00 Initiation @ NV Arena
Upper Nicola vs Adams Lake
Merritt vs Syilx
12:00 Initiation @ NV Arena
8:00 Peewee @ NV Arena
Upper Nicola vs Kamloops
Merritt vs Fraser Valley
1:15 Peewee @ Shulus Arena
8:00 Atom @ Shulus Arena
Merritt vs Sta’tlimx
Upper Nicola vs Ashcroft
2:30 Initiation @ NV Arena Merritt vs Hustalen 3:30 Bantam @ NV Arena
Saturday, March 19
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Merritt vs Nicola Valley 5:00 Initiation @ NV Arena Upper Nicola vs Big Guy Lake 7:30 Atom @ NV Arena Upper Nicola vs Ashcroft
Merritt vs Williams Lake
8:00 Peewee @ NV Arena
12:00 Atom @ NV Arena
Merritt vs Syilx
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Friday, March 18
1:30 Initiation @ Shulus Arena Merritt vs Alexis Creek
9:00 Midget @ NV Arena
3:30 Bantam @ NV Arena
10:30 Midget @ NV Arena 12:00 Bantam @ NV Arena Nicola Valley vs Cstelen 12:00 Bantam @ Shulus Arena Merritt vs Williams Lake
Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
Round one of the 2015-16 BCHL playoffs has been completed, with all six top-seeded teams successfully making it through to the second round, slated to begin this Friday, March 18. In one of two Interior division best-of-seven series, the first-place Penticton Vees had an easy time of it, disposing of the fourth-place Vernon Vipers in five games. It was a closer contest in the other Interior first-round matchup. It took the second-place West Kelowna Warriors six games to get past the third-place Salmon Arm Silverbacks. In the BCHL’s Mainland division, the top-seeded Chilliwack Chiefs, with former Merritt Centennial Ryan Forbes in the lineup, swept their series with the Coquitlam Express in four games, while the second-place Wenatchee Wild needed five games to defeat the third-place Langley Rivermen. Finally, in the Island division, the first-place Nanaimo Clippers knocked off
the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in five games. Former Centennials Gavin Gould and Ryan Finnegan dressed for the Clips and ’Dogs respectively. The second Island clash saw the Powell River Kings prevail over the Cowichan Valley Capitals in six games. Leading scorers after round one of this year’s BCHL playoffs are Penticton’s Scott Conway and Cowichan Valley’s Corey Hoffman, each with 10 points. They are followed closely by the Vees’ Nicholas Jones and Tyson Jost, along with Wenatchee’s Kyle Stephan, all with nine points apiece. Only Hoffman will not be able to add to his total as his Caps’ team was eliminated from the playoffs. Between the pipes, it’s Penticton’s Zachary Driscoll currently sporting the best goals-againstaverage of 1.33, while Nanaimo’s Evan Johnson has the top save-percent-
age with 0.950. Round two of this year’s playoffs sees Penticton and West Kelowna square off in the Interior berst-of-seven final. In the Mainland division, it’s Chilliwack versus Wenatchee, and on the Island, Nanaimo clashes with Powell River. The winners of those three series will then proceed to round three of the playoffs, a doubleround-robin format that sees each team play four games — twice at home and twice on the road. The first team to record three wins in the third round will proceed directly to the Fred Page Cup best-of-seven final. The two remaining teams will continue to play against one another until one of the sides records three wins and moves on to the final. The winner of the Fred Page Cup bestof-seven final will be declared the 2015-16 BCHL champions. They will represent the BCHL at this year’s national Junior A championship (RBC Cup) which is being held in Lloydminster Alta./Sask. the week of May 14 to 22.
MERRITT BOWLING CENTRE WEEKLY TOP SCORES Men’s Top-10 Averages
LOCALS DOIN’ GOOD ON THE BIG STAGE (Top) Competing for the TRU Wolfpack swim team, Merritt’s Taylor Carmichael picked up four top-eight finishes in the ‘C’ consolations finals at the BC Senior Provincial Open Swimming Championships at UBC on March 12 and 13. Carmichael placed first in the 200m backstroke, fifth in the 100m backstroke, sixth in the 50m freestyle and eighth in the 100m freestyle. (Left) In his second weekend of snowboard cross racing at Big White Ski Mountain on March 6, Merritt’s Bill Brewer (shown on the inside) raced to second, third and eighth place finishes overall. Brewer competes for the First Nations Snowboard Team based out of Sun Peaks Ski Hill. Photos by Andrew Snucins/TRU Athletics and Jim Hall Media
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Ladies’ Top-10 Averages Helen Campbell Doreen Nikkel Crystal Chandler Lori Walker Kristina Johnson Sharon McIvor Chandra Bonthoux Dianne Walker Bea Morris Sonia Mosley
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Easter classic Movie Night
The film “Power of the Resurrection” (1 hr.) will be shown at the Merritt Baptist Church, 2499 Coutlee Ave. on Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. Free admission. All welcome! Info at (250)378-2464.
Rummage Sale
Trinity United Church Welcomes spring with their annual Spring Rummage Sale Friday and Saturday March 18 and 19 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Lots of gently used quality clothing for the family, small household items and treasures! Location - 1899 Quilchena Ave.
Merritt Old Time Fiddlers
will be having a pizza party and music by Randy Chillihitzia on Saturday, March 19 at the Legion. Everyone welcome. Come and enjoy a pizza and good music.
50’s, 60’s, 70’s Sock Hop Charity Dance
Put on by Nicola Valley Cruisers & Merritt Vintage Car Clubs. At Lower Nicola Community Hall 7:00 p.m., April 2. Live Music by Coquihalla Coyotes. For More info and tickets call Barry Jackson 250-378-7064, Norma or Doug Mervyn 250-378-5761, Al James 250-378-7402, Lionel Nunn 250-378-6939, Jack Cross 250-378-2622, or Napa Auto Pro 250-378-4821. The April Show will be “Landscapes of the Nicola Valley.” We are looking for paintings, carvings, drawings, or photographs done on actual locations in the Nicola Valley. Participants are allowed up to two(2) pieces. All work shall be framed and ready for hanging. Deadline is March 30 at 5 p.m. Due to anticipated turnout, there will be no exceptions to the deadline. Work can be dropped off beginning March 23 and on gallery days regular gallery times. The Courthouse Gallery is open Thursday thru Saturday from noon until 6pm. Gallery phone: 250-3786515 email: kathi.courthouse.gallery@gmail.com
Small business seminar
for low income and seniors at Crossroads Community Church held Tuesday mornings 9 a.m. - Noon for March and April.
Merritt senior centre
Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: Senior Exercises 1:30 p.m., Cribbage & Whist 2:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m., Floor Curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m., 2nd & 4th Thurs. Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m. Last Saturday of the month: Pot Luck Supper 5:30 p.m. for more info phone 250378-4407.
Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club
If you are interested to learn how to keep fake bills out of your till, then join Community Futures on Wednesday March 30, from 12:15pm to 12:45pm at the Community Room in City Hall, 2185 Voght Street. This seminar is hosted by The Bank of Canada and delivered to Community Futures Nicola Valley via webinar. Advance registration is required due to limited seating. Please reply to manuel@cfdcnv.com or call 250-378-3923.
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! 2164 Quilchena Ave.
Conayt Elders Drop In Centre
Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 8:30 a.m. – Noon, 2164 Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome – just come out and visit! For information contact Deloris at 250-3785107.
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Elks Bingo
Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch!
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Crossroads Community Church 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.
Merritt Baptist Church
2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m. in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.
Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church 2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.
St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Trinity United Church
Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (age 4 - 8 yrs) - 10 am
help us reach our goal Would you like to see a community theatre in Merritt, then the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society can use your help!
Phase 2 has started. Goal to reach $136,000 for design & architect fees
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For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794 Membership forms available at Merritt Printing
If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3
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Will be doing a core program which is required to obtain a BC Hunting Licence. April 1, 2, 3, 4 2016. Info Paul Komonoski 250-378-4904 leave msg. The Living with Loss Drop-in Support Group will be meeting the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30pm at 2025 Granite Avenue, Room 12. 250-280-4040.
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“JIMMY’S HALL” Rated PG on Monday March 21 at 7:00pm at the NVIT LECTURE THEATRE. For more info phone (250) 378 3974.
Spring 2016 dates are March 20, April 10, May 1. We will be at the Lower Nicola Hall from 10am to 3pm. Contact us on Facebook - Lower Nicola Flea Market or at 250-378-3481.
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Your Invited to Walhachins Spring “Walha-Schindig” Celebration Saturday May 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walhachin Soldiers Memorial Hall 4359 Central Ave., MUSIC, GAMES, ARTISAN & FLEA MARKET. An event for the family to support the work of the museum and preserve the history of Walhachin. Admission by donation. Musicians and Entertainers are welcome. Flea Market & Artisan tables available at friends@waBhachin.net or 250 318 6100 or facebook: WalhachinBC. Email today to reserve a spot. Food sales by Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club.
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We have a number of books and brochures to assist you in helping children understand and express their feelings. Visit our Library Tues. 9 a.m. - Noon
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GARY GULLASON (AKA: GG GOMEZ) NOV. 25, 1953 ~ FEB. 26, 2016 Gary’s family regretfully announces the sudden passing of their loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Wetaskiwin, AB, to Mike and Lily Gullason, Gary moved to Merritt, BC in 1967 with his family and lived there until he met and married the love of his life, Donna (nee: VanDeBogart) in 1973. Subsequently, the couple settled in Princeton to raise 3 children. Gary worked for Weyerhaeuser until he retired in 2011. Never one to remain idle for long, Gary then successfully challenged and received a Red Seal mechanics ticket. He will be fondly remembered by countless friends and family for entertaining and mentoring in his favorite place to be... his shop. Gary is survived by Donna, his loving wife of 42 years, daughter Maureen, sons Rick (Stacie), and Tim (Ashlee), nine grandchildren; Adam, Sarah, Nick, Kris, Dylan, Shayla, Hailey, Taylor, and Mya, and one great granddaughter, Ana. His brothers Paul (Caroline), Graham (Marlys), Albert (Naomi), and sisters, Cynthia (Tim) and Doreen (Pete), numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, and uncles. Gary is predeceased by both parents, and brothers David, Bryan, and Michael. In lieu of Áowers, the family requests a donation be made to Princeton Secondary School, where a bursary for students pursuing the trades has been set up in his honor. Mail cheque or money order payable to: “P.S.S.” PO Box 500, Princeton, BC, VOX 1W0. A celebration of life will be held at a later date which will be announced. Never one to sit still, Gary has accepted the position of Maintenance Supervisor at the Pearly Gates, as beÀtting his nature.
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email your resume to: ofÅce@adpm2005.ca Job Posting Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society (1) Part-time Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as an Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health (ACYMH) Clinician. As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Clinician will provide culturally appropriate services and information which enhance the relationships and wellness of children and families who are experiencing signiÀcant challenges, in the Merritt area. The position is under the direct supervision of the Executive Director. Evening and weekend work as required. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Connects and collaborates with appropriate referral sources • Conduct intakes • Conduct mental health assessments and develop assessment reports • Conduct provisional DSM diagnosis • Develop and execute treatment plans • Maintain appropriate Clinical and administrative records KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Awareness of First Nations culture and issues affecting First Nations families and communities • Develop and maintain working knowledge and relationships with natural partners and supports in the communities • Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in Clinical Mental Health assessment, diagnosis and treatment • Ability to conduct suicide assessments and assist with crisis interventions • Comfortable with conducting both Psycho-educational and treatment focused group sessions to various ages • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or comparable degree with strong clinical skills • Education in DSM diagnosis and related treatments for common Mental Health challenges • Registered with a professional association • Related experience with responsibility for providing mental health services to children and families • Experience working with Aboriginal communities • A valid BC class 5 driver’s license and criminal record check are mandatory Start Date: ASAP As Needed Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience Deadline for submitting applications: Friday April 1, 2016 @ 12:00 pm Interviews will take place: April 7, 2016 For full job description contact SCFSS.
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Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume by E-mail Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director ExecutiveDirector@scwexmx.com Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualiÀed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) Contracting Opportunity LNIB Culture Revival Development Coordinator The Lower Nicola Indian Band, in Merritt, BC, is in the process of establishing the LNIB Culture Revival Program, and needs the services of a qualiÀed contractor to act as LNIB Culture Revival Coordinator to launch the program. This is a six (6) month service contract engagement, starting on or about May 1st, 2016. The main goal of the LNIB Culture Revival Program is to reacquaint and re-engage LNIB members, especially youth and young families, with authentic traditional cultural practices, beliefs and institutions (all seasons of the year), and revival of Nłeʔkepmxcin language. We are looking for one Lower Nicola or Nlaka’pamux Nation member fully Áuent in Nłeʔkepmxcin and knowledgeable of Stuwix, Scw’exmx’, and Nlaka’pamux cultural practices, with experience in the development and delivery of cultural programming. As extensive inter-action with elders, families, and LNIB programs will be required, the ideal candidate will act as champion of this important initiative in bringing together all stakeholders, and leading the development and implementation of new initiatives, and the overall coordination of facilities, curriculum development, event management, authenticity protocols, cultural calendar, and other resources. The successful contractor will provide the following services: • Lead the team and coordinate all aspects of promotion and development of the LNIB Culture Revival Program initiative; • Develop and maintain the LNIB Cultural Calendar; • Foster a culture of respect and strict compliance to authentic ancestral cultural protocols; • Manage the process for recruiting and maintain a roster of Elders, Traditional Advisors, and Healers, and teachers for the delivery of cultural projects; • Assist in the development of curriculum, lessons and learning resources and materials for use in the LNIB Culture Revival and Nłeʔkepmxcin language programs; • Recruit speakers to teach Nłeʔkepmxcin and develop appropriate support networks; • Develop language learning materials and promote the use of Nłeʔkepmxcin language at home and at community events; • Work closely with the education, recreation, language, LNIB School, HeadStart, Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society, and other programs of LNIB; • Acts as a resource and/or coordinates the provision of resources to ensure that cultural knowledge and practices are present in the operations of LNIB; • Lead, plan, organize and coordinate cultural workshops programming, and activities, teachings, annual and special ceremonies and healing practices; • Develop a work environment based on active participation of teachers and learners; • Promote and coordinate family and volunteer involvement cultural activities; • Develop and coordinate the delivery of cross-cultural workshops and materials; • Assist the Communications Coordinator of LNIB in maintain the Culture page at the LNIB website, and publication of materials and stories in the LNIB monthly newsletter; • Conduct or lead cultural research work, and document or store cultural materials; • Prepare funding and sponsorship proposals to potential funders and institutions involved in the revival of Indigenous cultures and languages; • Prepare progress reports to Chief & Council, LNIB Administration, and/or other sponsor agencies, as required. Dimensions of LNIB Culture
We see LNIB culture as a universe comprised of a multitude of cultural expressions. It includes activities include language, behaviours, habits, practices, technologies, art, science, and beliefs handed down from our ancestors. The following is a list of LNIB Cultural Initiatives that could be included in the LNIB Culture Revival Program: ̭ Nłeʔkepmxcin Language • Stuwix, Scw’exmx & Nłeʔkepmxc history • Traditional knowledge & beliefs • Sacred places & practices • Story telling • Smudging • Elder Role • Legend keepers • Training for Vision quests • Shaman training • Protocols – everyday life, events, people of status • Place names • Pipe ceremony • Kinship, Family & Social Activities • Name giving • Rites of passage – birth, adult, family, elder, & death • Grief loss • Death and burials
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Honouring ceremonies Seasonal festivities & Powwows Traditional land use Trails Material culture Food gathering – hunting, Àshing, trapping, food preparation Tools & utensils Shelter & pithouse construction Gathering of medicines Ancestral economic activities Commerce with neighbours Buckskin preparation Beadwork Carving Cloth design & making Basket making Traditional artisanship Seasonal dances Drum making Drumming & songs
Please note that this list is not exhaustive; additional forms of cultural expression may be added as the research work recommends it. If you feel that you have the knowledge, drive, qualiÀcations and experience to perform these services and you are keen in leading this important initiative, please send a response to this posting in the form of a sealed letter, including your personal resume, and indicating evidence of your experience and qualiÀcations, your charge per hour and your time availability to: Lower Nicola Indian Band LNIB Culture Revival Program Development Coordinator Contract c/o Bridget LaBelle, Director of Human Services Sector 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC, V1K 0A7 Email bridgetl@lnib.net Responses will be accepted until 4:30 PM of Friday, April 8th, 2016. Preference will be given to Lower Nicola Indian Band Members or persons of Nlaka’pamux ancestry keen of our history, culture, traditions, and ceremonies, and ground on traditional principles and values. Depending on the success of the program in the Àrst six months, the Contractor may become a permanent employee of LNIB. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.
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Lower Nicola Indian Band Crushing Loader Operator (2) Position: Crushing Loader Operator (2) Job Status: Temporary Full Time Summary: Perform tasks involving physical labor at crushing site and aggregate production.
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OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR with a minimum of 2 years of experience that includes landscape construction! We are seeking a person who wants to learn and grow within our company. A valid driver’s licence and clean abstract are a must. If you enjoy: •Working within a team environment •All aspects of landscaping, including landscape construction, working with irrigation systems, and getting in the best physical shape of your life. •Operating equipment including skid steer loaders, power tools etc. •Using your past experience to problem solve in collaboration with your co-workers. •Communicating with clients and using your leadership skills, then;
You are the person we are looking for! Call us and we’ll talk. 250-315-5074
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Operate front end loader, skid steer, and excavator • Service and operate crushing equipment • General labor duties, shoveling around the belts and crusher • Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions • Moves tools, equipment and construction materials to and from work areas • Ability to keep materials within job speciÀcations • Maintenance of crusher and ability to repair and maintain equipment • Must be available to deal with delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the job site • Practices workplace safety REQUIREMENTS: • Experience operating a loader in a high production setting • Minimum 3 years crushing experience required • Mechanically inclined • Previous experience operating loader, skid steer, and excavator • Able to promote a positive and safe work environment • Flexibility to work shift work • Ability to take direction and work as part of a team • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Class 5 Driver’s License • WHIMIS • 1st Aid, H2s an asset • Drug Testing • Lower Nicola Indian Band Member or of Nlaka’pamux Heritage It is our top priority to ensure a healthy and safe work environment for our employees and for everyone on our job sites. LNIB has a comprehensive safety program and expects the highest level of adherence to safety standards, LNIB safety procedures, OHS Legislation, and the BC Mines Act. Violations of safety standards will not be tolerated on any LNIB job site. Physical Demands: Position requires employee to frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, reach and kneel. Employees must be able to lift 60 – 80 lbs above shoulder height Work Environment: Work is outdoors and conditions include very cold temperature, very hot temperature, wind, Áying dust, and slipping hazards. Compensation: There will be no travel compensation or LOA for this role. Applicants must be local to Highland Valley Copper. Applications must be submitted by e-mail to nrdeptmanager@lnib.net or in person at the Lower Nicola Indian Band OfÀce at 181 Nawishaskin Lane by March 21, 2016, Attn: Todd Chamberlain
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Job Status: Temporary Full Time Summary: Perform tasks involving physical labor at crushing sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoist, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Loads and unloads vehicles with supplies, equipment and construction materials • Moves tools, equipment and construction materials to and from work areas • Removes rubble and other debris • Willing to work outdoors in all weather • Moves and levels earth using shovels and rakes • Must be available to deal with delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the job site • Practices workplace safety • Works hard, follows direction and takes initiative. • Report and required or preventative maintenance to supervisor REQUIREMENTS: • Flexibility to work shift work • Able to promote a positive and safe work environment • Ability to take direction and work as part of a team • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Class 5 Driver’s License • WHIMIS • 1st Aid, H2s an asset • Drug Testing • Lower Nicola Indian Band Member or of Nlaka’pamux Heritage
Lower Nicola Indian Band Health Centre Community Health Nurse The Community Health Nurse reports to the Director of Human Services, and is responsible for health promotion, education, and communicable disease control, Pre-natal programs, counseling of young families and elders, School Health services with a team of health and social services. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • The delivery of health promotion and prevention programs • The prevention and management of communicable diseases • To identify health needs and provide health promotion and disease prevention services ADMINISTRATION: • Maintain statistical data required for reports • Professional nursing support provided by First Nation’s Health Authority (FNHA) KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor of Nursing • Current registration or willingness to become registered with CRNBC • Valid Driver’s License • Knowledge of Immunization program • Good Communication Skills • Responsible and accountable • Experience working with First Nations Communities preferred • Proven ability to lead and work well with other individuals in a team environment to ensure high quality program delivery Deadline: March 31st, 2016 Start: A.S.AP Salary: Based on experience Hours: 25-30 hours per week
It is our top priority to ensure a healthy and safe work environment for our employees and for everyone on our job sites. LNIB has a comprehensive safety program and expects the highest level of adherence to safety standards, LNIB safety procedures, OHS Legislation, and the BC Mines Act. Violations of safety standards will not be tolerated on any LNIB job site. Physical Demands: Position requires employee to frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, reach and kneel. Employees must be able to lift 60 – 80 lbs above shoulder height Work Environment: Work is outdoors and conditions include very cold temperature, very hot temperature, wind, Áying dust, and slipping hazards. Compensation: There will be no travel compensation or LOA for this role. Applicants must be local to Highland Valley Copper. Applications must be submitted by e-mail to nrdeptmanager@lnib.net or in person at the Lower Nicola Indian Band OfÀce at 181 Nawishaskin Lane by March 21, 2016, Attn: Todd Chamberlain
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Lower Nicola Indian Band Health Centre Community Services Assistant (Maternity Leave) PRIMARY ROLE: The Community Services Assistant will be responsible for providing assistance to the Human Services Department staff, must be à exible and willing to perform a wide range of duties REPORTS TO: Director of Human Services MAIN DUTIES: • To provide clerical and administrative support to department staff • To Àll in as needed for reception/home making and or home care • To undertake special projects/ and or assist with big community events when required • To assist with community events QUALIFICATIONS • Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to transportation, must provide a drivers abstract • Ability and willingness to submit to a criminal records check • Home Care certiÀcate (preferred but not required) • Experience with personal computers • Strong interpersonal skills • Strong written and oral communication skills • Extensive experience working with conÀdential material • First aid and food safe required or willingness to take the courses WORK ENVIRONMENT Position will be quite à exible must be willing to work in the ofÀce, to transport clients and work in the homes of our clientele. START DATE: A.S.A.P WAGE: Depends on experience Deadline: March 24th, 2016 by 12:00 p.m. Drop of resume and cover letter at: LNIB Community Services Attention: Bridget LaBelle Email: bridgetl@lnib.net Thank-you to all who apply however only the qualiÀed candidates will be notiÀed
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Health Navigator (Merritt) (Full-time Permanent / Monday-Thursday) The ASK Wellness Society is looking for a Health Navigator who will be responsible for the delivery and/or referral services related to the testing/diagnoses, treatment and management of chronically ill people we serve in the Merritt and surrounding communities. SpeciďŹ c Responsibilities: t Participate in partnership with community agencies available to provide assistance/ advocacy/case management/outreach supports to those we serve. t Data entry and quarterly reporting required. QualiďŹ cations: t BSW or related discipline and/or minimum ďŹ ve years proven experience in advocacy, health services and community referral services. Knowledge, abilities and personal suitability: t Knowledge of chronic illnesses, sexual health, mental health and addictions including knowledge of related social determinants and justice issues are essential. t Experience with computer applications including Outlook, MS Word and Excel required. t Mental Health First Aid and Trauma Informed Practice Training required or completed within the ďŹ rst year. t Valid driver’s license with appropriate insurance required.
For full job description please visit: http://www.askwellness.ca/about-ask/careers/ Please send resumes to careers@askwellness.ca no later than 4:30pm, Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
Property Management
Financial Services
For Sale By Owner
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
4 Bedroom Mobile Home on 1.5 acres along the river. Within The City Limits. Asking $185,000 (250)378-7412 or 378-7379
MERRITT
Apt/Condo for Rent
1 bdrm apartment. $600 plus hydro.
NICOLA APARTMENTS
2 bdm condominium. $1100 plus hydro.
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Misc. Wanted Buying Coin Collections of any size.We collect CAN & US Coins, bills, Silver, Gold. Local couple also deal with Estates, Jewellery, Sterling, Antiques+ Chad & Crissy 778-281-0030. We can make House Calls! Buying Collector Coins, Accumulations, coin collections & Old money. US Canada & world coins. Plus anything made of gold or silver. Todd’s Coins. 250-864-3521 I can make House calls!
Clean One Bedroom starting at $550/month. NO PETS
ask about the MOVE IN BONUS! 250-378-9880
KENGARD MANOR Spacious 1 bedroom apartment. F/S, heat and hot water included. Starting at $650/mth Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent
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March 15, 2016
Rooms for Rent Female Room Mate Wanted To Share Furnished House in Merritt. Cable, Utilities, Internet Included. $575/mth (250)494-4486
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2026 Mamette Avenue
CLEANING SERVICES CERTIFIEED IN MODERATE ASBESTOS REMOVAL CERTIFIED
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2 bdrm Sandpiper Unit. $800 plus hydro. 2 bdrm executive suite. $1200 plus hydro 2 bdrm duplex. $950 plus utilities. 2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities. 3 bdrm townhouse. $950 plus utilities. 4 bdrm house in Lower Nicola. $1100 plus utilities 3 bdrm house with den in Lower Nicola. $1000 plus utilities. 3 bdrm rancher $1200 plus utilities
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5 bdrm house on the Bench. $1500 plus utilities
Modular Homes
250-378-1996
1.5 Mobile Home for Rent. W/D,F/S, No Pets. Available March 15. $875/mth. (250)280-7342
MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs! Property Manager: Lynda Etchart
WWW SPCA BC CA
Legal Notices By virtue of the Warehouseman's Lien Act, we will sell the stored goods of the following to recover costs of unpaid storage. Sharon/April Lindley Unit #57
250-378-9880
Amount owing $280.00 These personal and household effects will be sold by either public or private auction on or after March 26, 2016 R. Hack Mini Storage, 2865 Pooley Ave., Merritt 250-378-5580
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STORAGE
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ELECTRICAL
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Starting @ $45./month with GST
SIDING
IVAN’S SIDING S ALES & S ERVICE
• Vinyl & Hardie Board Siding • Aluminum Soffit, Fascia & EAVESTROUGHS
CALL: (250) 378-2786 “When others have come and gone, Ivan’s Siding is still going strong”
SERVING THE NICOLA VALLEY FOR 40 YEARS!
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Over 30 years experience
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email: rhackel@shaw.ca 2865C Pooley Ave., Merritt
CALL JIM at 250-378-4212
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PLUMBING
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STOYOM Y A DENTAL CLINIC Did You Know ?
Serving all citizens of Merritt and surrounding areas Stoyoma Dental is Merritt’s newest Dental Clinic. We are a Not For Profit Society serving all residents of Merritt and the surrounding areas. If you are covered by Status, Healthy Kids, Disability, Ministry or the Emergency Plan you are fully covered for eligible services & no additional funds will be required of you!
HOURS: Mon-Fri 8AM - 4:30PM
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Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
BARK MULCH
(next to the Credit Union) PO Box 3090, Merritt, BC
REASONABLE RATES, while using customers time efficiently
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY!
250-378-5877
NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME!
MORTGAGE BROKER
Use the equity in your home to consolidate debt, top up RRSPs, or tackle renovations 1 Ca ll Ha rry Ho wa rd (250) 49 0-6 73
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Mon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am 4 pm
PLUMBING & HEATING
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Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters. Service Work & Furnace Service. Custom Sheet Metal Atlas RV Parts & Repairs
PHONE: 250-378-4943
2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC
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Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society Presents:
2ND ANNUAL NICOLA VALLEY
Health & Wellness Fair Saturday, March 19, 2016!
10am-4pm at the Merritt Civic Centre
COME ENJOY JOY THE EXPERIENCE! • FREE sandwich lunch • FREE exercise classes (yoga and skipping) • Kids room with face painting, activities and PT the clown! • Blood pressure, blood sugar, and lung health screenings • Everyone gets a free tote bag, skipping rope and other giveaways! • Learn about cancer prevention, nutrition, hoop dancing, fall prevention and traditional medicine! • 30+ information booths including: dietician, pharmacist, kidney health, children’s programs, gym, dental care, foot care, Aquatic Centre, fall prevention, massage therapy, smoking and gambling prevention, Feel the Beat, hospice
Great Door Prizes! Kayak, 1 year pass to Planet Fitness, Pendleton Blanket, Fitbits, WildPlay Pass and a Kids Bike!
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SOMETH IN KIDS AN G FOR D ADULT S!
MAIN STAGE
10:00: Opening Prayer 12:00: Hoop Dancer Vileena Peterson 1:30-3:30: Randy Chillihitzia & Band
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE MAIN FOYER FROM 11AM-3PM...
PT THE CLOWN, FEATURING A MAGIC SHOW AND BALLOON ANIMALS!!!
EXERCISE CLASSES
11:15-11:45: Skipping workout with Tyler Wowchuck (planet fitness personal trainer)
1:00-2:00: Yoga with Nadine Jolly 2:30-3:00: Skipping workout with Tyler Wowchuck
FREE CARICATURE DRAWING BY MONTE THE CARICATURE (CARTOON) ARTIST
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 1:30 - 3:30 RANDY CHILLIHITZIA & BAND
LEARNING ROOM
11:00AM-11:30AM: How to avoid falls (for elders/high risk people and their family members)
1:00PM-1:45PM: Common cancers in males and females and how to lower your risk! With Dr. Selena Lawrie 2:00PM-2:45PM: Counting
carbs: how to eat a healthy amount of carbohydrates with Suzanne Johnson, RD
3:00PM-3:45PM: Traditional medicines with Dr. Jeanne Paul
Organized by Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society. Contact Rose or Kramer at 250-378-9745 for more info.