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IT’S PLAYOFF TIME! The Merritt Centennials’ John Schiavo (9) scores his team’s first goal in game one of the Cents’ first-round playoff series against the Vernon Vipers on Tuesday night. The game went to overtime before the Vipers prevailed 3-2. The two Interior rivals were scheduled to play game two of their best-of-seven series on Wednesday night at Kal Tire Place in Vernon. Games three and four will be this Friday and Saturday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena in Merritt. For more on the Cents-Vipers matchup and Schiavo’s selection as the BCHL’s Most Sportsmanlike Player, turn to page 21 of today’s Merritt Herald. Ian Webster/Herald

Memorial for longtime civic politician Saturday By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Longtime pillar of the community Harry Kroeker passed away this week, leaving behind multiple contributions to the city he cared for and a loving family. The 77-year-old succumbed to medical complications due to diabetes the morning of March 2, just two weeks shy of his 78th birthday. Kroeker’s family is a large one, and he’s survived by sons Don, Dave, Mike, Dan and Tim, his daughter Jana, and wife Marlene. “I think our family — our town — has lost someone who cared very much for them,” Don said. Kroeker was a man who loved to sing, Jana said.

“There was always, always music in our house growing up,” she said. He was even part of a quartet when he was in bible school in his early 20s. Don said his father was also a wrestling fan. “He’d watch it with a passion, taught us kids how to wrestle and then got mad at us for wrestling,” Don said. Born March 22, 1937, Kroeker met his wife of 54 years when the two were just elementary school students in their hometown of Morden, Man. They were high school sweethearts, and in 1960 were married in Edmonton, Jana said. Having worked for various people in the lumber retail business,

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Merritt Building Supply store. In the late 1990s he sold his business and retired, spending time on road trips with Marlene. The Oregon coast was their favourite place to go. Back in 1980, after just two years in Merritt, Kroeker ran for alderman. He was elected to council with 662 votes — the most in that year’s election. It was the first time he had ever taken up politics. “I think he always wanted to be part of change,” Don said. Kroeker served on city council for 21 years, two of which were spent as mayor. He was an alderman for back-to-back two-year terms from 1980 to 1984. Between 1986 and 1988 Kroeker served as mayor, but wouldn’t

see the council table again until the end of the century. Kroeker was successful in his bid for a seat on council in the 1999 municipal election. He served as a councillor for the next five consecutive terms until the municipal election this past November, when his final bid for another term was unsuccessful. His colleagues on city council remember him as a knowledgeable, dedicated councillor who made his decisions based on what he thought would benefit the entire community. Merritt Mayor Neil Menard found a mentor in Kroeker when he became part of council last year.

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Shana: The Wolf’s Music playing in Kamloops Saturday The locally shot film Shana: The Wolf ’s Music is on the move again, but this time, closer to home. The feature-length film is playing Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Paramount on Victoria Street in Kamloops as part of the Kamloops Film Festival. Starring local people, the film follows the journey of a young aboriginal girl as she comes to terms with her mother’s death through her violin and the power of music. The spirituallycharged film was shot in the Nicola Valley in 2013 by a Swiss film crew and was directed by Nino Jacusso. Tickets are available online at kamloopsfilmfest.ca.

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DYNAMIC DUO Darrel and Saskia Delaronde, who comprise the band The Great Plains, played to about 100 people at the Seniors Centre last Thursday. The country duo shared original songs inspired by a combination of Saskia’s Dutch and Darrel’s Métis heritage and their experiences of life in Canada, as well as covers by country and folk superstars. The concert was presented by the Merritt Senior Citizens Association. Emily Wessel/Herald

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Bass Coast announces first wave of new, returning musical acts By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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The first wave of musical acts for this year’s Bass Coast Music and Art Festival has been released with even more artists expected to be announced in the coming weeks. A list of 28 of the 90 musical acts that will descend on Merritt come July was released, and includes many international talents along with a healthy showing of Canadian content and returning acts. These initially announced acts represent an array of musical styles, Bass Coast communications manager Paul Brooks told the Herald. Headliners from this initial group include Ardalan, a bassfunk techno group originally from Tehran; Basic Soul Unit, a Canadian deep house techno group from Toronto; New York-based DJ Doctor Jeep and Detroit Swindle. Detroit Swindle is a duo from Amsterdam that is relatively new on the scene, but came out of nowhere to take the world

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by storm, Brooks said. “They’re very hot right now in the dance music community,” he said. Ardalan, along with acts J.Phlip and Justin Martin, are affiliated with well-established San Francisco record label Dirty Bird, he said. Acts coming from across the pond are United Kingdom-based J:Kenzo, Om Unit and Sam Binga. Bass Coast is sure to bring a lot of elaborate entertainment. New York-based musical act Zebra Katz will bring a soundtrack for

voguing, a dance style that was invented on the streets of Harlem and popularized in the 1980s, Brooks said. It’s a dance which is meant to parallel the runway walking of models by incorporating hand gestures and twirls. Zebra Katz track Ima Read was featured at the Rick Owens fashion show in Paris back in 2012. “This is somebody who’s influential in the music and fashion community,” Brooks said. The act is sure to involve dancing and the use of costumes, Brooks

said. Also performing at Bass Coast will be Longwalkshortdock — an animated, Vancouver-based performer who incorporates elaborate costumes into his keyboard act — and HANNAH, who will serenade the audience with her electric violin skills. The duo Sabota will also perform and incorporate live percussion in their show. “They’re also a really interactive live music group,” Brooks said. Returning performers who have played at the soon-to-be seven-year-old festival in previous years include G Jones, Sabo, Grenier, J.Phlip, Justin Martin, Om Unit and Eprom. “We’re really excited to have them back, they’re favourites of ours,” Brooks said. Many of the Canadian acts announced so far come from the Vancouver area. Tyler Stadius, Sabota, Neighbour, Mat the Alien and Ekali are all from the Lower Mainland. Bass Coast will have about 1,000 fewer tickets

on sale this year than last. There are just 3,000 to be had. Last year’s Bass Coast sold about 3,000 of the 4,000 available tickets, Brooks said. The festival will use the same layout and all four of the stages will be freshly redesigned art installations for this year’s event. This year’s theme is still to be determined, but Brooks said people who visit the Bass Coast website, Twitter and Facebook pages can find hints as to what it will be. Last year’s theme was mutiny, while the year of the zebra was the festival’s theme in 2013. Bass Coast is in the midst of looking for art installations to display at this year’s event and has grants available. The music festival is interested in showcasing local artists, Brooks said. This year’s Bass Coast will also be held earlier than last year. Instead of the August long weekend, it will be held July 10 to 13. For more performers announced so far, visit basscoast.ca.

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Former councillor a “straight shooter” • Kinder Morgan commits From Page 1 “He was a straight shooter. He didn’t give me any guff. If I needed some help with some stuff, he gave it to me; if I had questions, he gave me the answer,” Menard said. Once Menard became mayor, he still met with Kroeker to chat now and then, he said. “He taught me a lot in a short time,” Menard said. Coun. Dave Baker also remembers Kroeker as a mentor to him

his first year on council back in 2008. “I remember many times talking to him about different issues and he was always good at giving accurate background [information],” Baker said. Former councillor and mayor Clara Norgaard has known Kroeker since the 1950s. She said if he thought something was good for the community, he would champion it to the bitter end.

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One of Kroeker’s biggest contributions to the community was helping to get the funding to build the Merritt Civic Centre. Other accomplishments of Kroeker’s include supporting upgrades to the sewer system, purchasing the Central Park and golf course property, and helping to establish the visitor information centre at exit 286 along the Coquihalla Highway. During his life, Kroeker was also heavily involved with the

Rotary Club, and served as a director with the TransCanada Yellowhead Highway Association. “You couldn’t ask for a better person to be in service to the citizens of Merritt,” Menard said. A public memorial for Kroeker will be held this Saturday at the Crossroads Community Church at 3 p.m. People can make a donation in Kroeker’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers.

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

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Is MERRITT Age-friendly? The Age-friendly Advisory Committee invites you to take part in an exciting new initiative in Merritt In an age-friendly community older persons can live in security, enjoy good health and continue to participate fully in society.

Did you know? x In 2013, just over 16 percent of British Columbia’s population was 65 or older. x By 2031 this proportion is projected to be nearly 25 percent. x In Merritt, 20 percent of our residents are over 65.

Tell us about how you experience your community. Are there barriers you face to aging actively? What is working well? This is an important opportunity to have your voice heard as we begin to create a more age-friendly community.

We will ask about: 1. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings 2. Transportation 3. Housing 4. Respect and Social Inclusion 5. Social Participation 6. Communication and Information 7. Civic Participation and Employment 8. Community Support and Health Services

Interested in participating? Contact our age-friendly team at 250-378-4224

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 CLAPPERTON 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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For more information please contact The City of Merritt 250-378-4224 or info@merritt.ca

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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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Neighbourly gesture surprises senior By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Nicola Meadows resident Ron Edwards doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feed the ducks near the local retirement home for accolades, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly what he was surprised with on Friday, Feb. 27. Fellow resident Leo Past crafted a custom wooden medallion with a mallard inscribed on it for Edwards. The medallion, complete with a ribbon attached to the top, is reminiscent of a war medal â&#x20AC;&#x201D; something veteran Edwards is no stranger to. Past said he wanted to recognize Edwards for feeding the ducks every day before breakfast no matter the weather and let him know this small act of kindness is appreciated by the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residents. Each morning and the occasional afternoon, Edwards calls the mallards using his duck call and throws them some grain and seeds. Some days, he attracts as many as 100 ducks. Rain or shine, sleet or snow, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out there to feed the birds, Past said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the kindness of his heart, without fail, rain or shine, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out there feeding these

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Left: Nicola Meadows resident Ron Edwards (left) holds up the mallard-inscribed momento presented to him by fellow resident Leo Past on Friday.

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feathered friends of ours,â&#x20AC;? Past said on behalf of his neighbours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite a sight to see.â&#x20AC;?

He presented the token of appreciation to Edwards on Friday at supper time in front of all the residents,

Applications are invited for the position of a Roads and Solid Waste Supervisor for the Public Works Department in the City of Merritt. For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2015 and should be addressed to: Carole Fraser Human Resources Manager P.O. Box 189, 2185 Voght St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by e-mail: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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staff and guests who came down for dinner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thank you for the memories that this brings to us,â&#x20AC;? Past said.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION (LEASE) Notice is hereby given that the City of Merritt intends to dispose of an interest in land, being the entering into of a lease for the Merritt Curling Facility (Lot 2, Plan 22544, District Lot 174, Kamloops Division, PID #006-810-853), with the Merritt Curling Club for a term of (5) five years commencing on March 25, 2015. The consideration to be received by the City for the proposed Lease is the initial sum of $1.00 plus applicable taxes. For more information, please contact Larry Plotnikoff, Leisure Services Manager at 250-378-8618 or via e-mail at lplotnikoff@merritt.ca

This notice was given on February 27, 2015 in accordance with Section 94 of the Community Charter.

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HERALD OPINION Pay down that student loan – or else VICTORIA – In a recent speech, Premier Christy Clark quipped that while teenagers tend to be TOM FLETCHER lazy, there is a B.C. limit. VIEWS If your kid is still on the couch after age 30, she said, he’s not a teenager any more. “He’s a New Democrat.” Clark’s ‘get off the couch and get a job’ message is now being translated into government policy. The B.C. government is using one of the few tools available to it to track down people who aren’t paying off their student loans by linking defaulted debt to driver’s licence renewals. There are “hardship” provisions for those who don’t have a job. ICBC will only refuse to renew a driver’s licence or vehicle plates for those who have let their student debt go for a year without making some effort to deal with it. Student debt collection is a long-standing problem for the province, with about $185 million currently on the books as defaulted and unpaid. Students naturally move around after completing their studies, and once the six-month grace period for beginning to repay student loans expires, finding those who aren’t paying becomes a costly effort. Historically, governments sent defaulted debt to collection agencies. Last year $17.3 million was collected. How big is student debt these days? The subject was discussed briefly in the legislature last week.

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Selling a lifestyle the doctor ordered Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS Merritt’s trouble finding doctors to move and practise here is not unique. Canada’s “doctor shortage” is a phrase so often tossed around it’s practically a truism. Certainly, for the 4.6 million Canadians without a family physician (as reported by Stats Canada in 2013), it must seem true that there just aren’t enough doctors in Canada. Some of those millions perhaps don’t worry about not having a regular doc-

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tor because they can access primary medical care through a nurse practitioner, emergency room or walk-in clinic. However, there are more than 70,000 licensed doctors in Canada — it’s where they’re practising that could change in order to better serve Canadians. Maybe it’s not more doctors we need, but more access to them. Logan Lake has been working on a recruitment campaign since its only regular doctor departed a year ago last Saturday. Merritt and Logan Lake are not exactly remote communities. As you move further north, it becomes a tougher sell to physicians looking to set up shop in B.C. In Winnipeg, the University of Manitoba established a one-year licensing program for for-

eign-trained doctors at the request of that province’s government. The students spend a year learning about Canada’s health-care system and upgrading their skills. As part of the International Medical Graduate Program, they commit to four years of working in rural Manitoba. Since the program started up in 2002, it has seen 350 doctors complete their licensing and go on to work as physicians as far north as Gillam, Man., a town of 1,200 near Hudson Bay, and some go further south from the city to serve farming communities. Graduates come from all over the world. The B.C. College of Physicans and Surgeons offers a licensing program for graduates from other, recognized schools around the world.

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International graduates looking to work in B.C. can register with the college in order to prove their qualifications, and they typically require passing the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam prior to arrival in the country. They also require proficiency in English in order to register with the college. The college is in charge of licensing international doctors to work in B.C., but recruiting doctors is as much a lifestyle pitch as it is about training and qualifications. B.C. has several bargaining chips in its hand: readily available outdoor recreation; stunning, diverse scenery; perhaps more affordable land than elsewhere in the world; short commutes in smaller communities; a high standard of living.

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But it’s a lengthy, involved process to get a doctor over here, and finding that commitment is only one thing recruiters are up against. They also have to contend with intangible things such as culture shock and the risk of leaving behind the comfort and safety of the known for the unknown. Health Match BC is a government-funded professional recruitment service aimed at connecting doctors with places in B.C. they might like to work while helping them navigate the bureaucracy involved in an international move. When it comes to selling a lifestyle to a potential new physician, the luck of connecting with the right person at the right time is crucial. And that’s one thing that just can’t be predicted.

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YOUR OPINION Withholding driving privileges a method of battling entitlement From Page 6 In question period, NDP leader John Horgan reminded the government that tuition fees have doubled over the past decade, and cited a Bank of Montreal estimate that the average university student emerges from a four-year program owing $35,000 in student loans. With his usual modesty and tact, Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson dismissed Horgan’s accusation that he is indifferent to the plight of students. Wilkinson noted that the Bank of Montreal surveyed 602 students across Canada, and only 78 of them were in B.C. “To clarify this, and to address the cackling chickens on the other side, we have 430,000 students in our system,” Wilkinson said. “Some of them are part-time; some of them are on short courses. We have 180,000 students who are in the system fulltime and eligible for student aid. “Of those 180,000 students, 45,000 turn to the province for financial aid – meaning that 75 per cent of students, more than what was quoted on the CBC yesterday, go through their education without incurring debt through the provincial student aid program.” Whatever the amount owing is for an individual, it’s a debt that will be more difficult to avoid paying.

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The province has long used the withholding of driving privileges to collect unpaid provincial court fines, and that was recently extended to those who are 90 days in arrears on $25 or more worth of Lower Mainland bridge tolls. This student debt collection move follows efforts to match up post-secondary funding to areas of employment demand. In an era where misguided university professors use their positions to organize violent protests against job-creating projects, the messages are similar. Variations of this productivity theme are being heard from governments across North America. The baby boomers are retiring. We are bringing in temporary foreign workers, not because of some right-wing plot, but because too many people growing up in our society refuse to do an increasing range of jobs. We have an education system – and media – that encourages people to complain and make demands to get what they want. And we are seeing the results of all of this. There was a U.S. president once who said, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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The local Knights of Columbus chapter donated $3,000 to the BC Children’s Hospital, which the service club raised by hosting Oktoberfest events in Merritt last year and the year prior.

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Merritt is used to welcoming visitors who come for the clean water, mountain fresh air and spectacular hiking. More recently, we have been asked to welcome a new guest: biosolids. The Merritt area is to receive the sewage sludge from surrounding larger cities. This byproduct of water treatment plants is to be spread over our farms, ranches and forested areas (one of the areas chosen for dispersal is around Dry Lake, which is breeding ground for the rare, blue-listed Western toad). Well, guess what? We are going to fight this all the way! This is what is happening to our pristine valley. A new sewage sludge composting facility has opened up right beside homesteads that have been there for decades in the Sunshine Valley outside of Merritt. How did they pick this locale? They set up shop in probably the worst place they

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could have (I’m sure the throwing of a dart onto a map was the extent of the science behind the choice). It is right at the confluence of two important salmon rivers — the Spius and the Nicola. It is directly beside the provincial fish hatchery. It is very near residential housing. It is directly upstream from the Nooaitch First Nation (and many residents in this area are on ground-water wells). On top of this, they consulted nobody. The smell, for a couple kilometers around, is absolutely deathly. We are

country people quite used to manure, but this is something on a whole new level — it hurts the eyes and lungs, and leaves you gagging. I think you can see that there is much to worry all of us here. The intelligent thing to do would be to stop applying this sewage sludge to our fields, ranches and forests until more is known about the ramifications of this procedure. It may be an expedient solution for the waste industry, but it is not prudent. It can only be seen as a selfish act. Future generations will be the ones who will have to pay for this careless and reckless act. We ask that other cities take care of their own sewage problems — trucking this byproduct to our doorstep does not address the problem, it merely shifts the burden onto us. And that, folks, isn’t fair. Don Vincent Merritt

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FROM THE HEART Brambles Bakery co-owners Sarah (left) and Dorothy Molnar (right) donated $340 to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, represented by local fundraising co-ordinator Gloria Michayluk.

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Universities don’t need lobbyists, minister says BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – When Andrew Wilkinson started the year in his new job as advanced education minister, he knew B.C. universities hired lobbyists to pitch expansion plans to government. Wilkinson was one of those lobbyists in his role as a lawyer in private practice before being elected MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena in 2013. Under attack for the second day in question period at the B.C. legislature, Wilkinson said Tuesday the practice of universities hiring expensive consultants to speak to the government that funds and regulates them should come to an end. “It’s been abundantly clear since I took this role that access to my ministry and to me is unlimited for all the institutions,” Wilkinson told the legislature. He said he will advise all B.C. post-secondary institutions that they don’t need lobbyists, but as independent institutions it will be up to them to decide. On Monday, opposition critics produced records showing Kwantlen Polytechnic University had paid consultant Mark Jiles $177,000 for “rela-

tionship building” with the government over several years. Jiles also worked on executive compensation for Kwantlen, where school officials were paid unreported bonuses that broke government salary caps. That controversy led to Wilkinson switching cabinet jobs with Surrey-Tynehead MLA Amrik Virk, who was involved in the overpayments as a member of the Kwantlen board. The cabinet shuffle took place quietly in

December, after emails surfaced that contradicted Virk’s claims he was not involved in the overpayments. On Monday, NDP advanced education critic Kathy Corrigan described Jiles’ compensation as “$15,000 a handshake.” On Tuesday, NDP leader John Horgan went further. “The $177,000 to Mr. Jiles translated into a $50,000 contribution to the B.C. Liberal Party from Mr. Jiles,” Horgan told the legislature. “The minister [Wilkinson]

lobbied for Simon Fraser University. Is the minister okay with $50,000 coming from the public back to the B.C. Liberal Party?” Corrigan said Tuesday a similar arrangement saw lobbyist and “Liberal insider” Don Stickney paid $75,000 by Vancouver Community College. Wilkinson is a former president of the B.C. Liberal Party who served as deputy minister for economic development and intergovernmental relations with former premier Gordon Campbell.

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The left-lane-hugging road hog seems to be a species that particularly flourishes in B.C. It can often be seen trailing a line of vehicles on the highway, or cutting across lanes of traffic on right turns to get to its preferred habitat. Transportation Minister Todd Stone says he’s spent time in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario, and this inappropriate love of the left lane seems unique to the Left Coast. So he’s looking at legal changes to make it easier to enforce the practice of keeping the left lane open for passing. Stone told reporters Tuesday the issue came up often in last year’s rural speed limit review. “One of the key things we heard from British Columbians all around the province was this frustration with left-lane hogs, people who tend to camp out in the left lane and seem to think that the left lane and right lane are there to serve the same purposes,” Stone said. “They’re not.” One result of that review is a new road sign to replace the “slower traffic keep right” and “keep right except to pass” wording used in B.C. “Keep right – let others pass” with a graphic is the new design and it seems to be having some educational effect, Stone said. Accident studies have shown that frustrated drivers following too closely or passing on the right are risk factors. Premier Christy Clark said the problem should be dealt with, but she added a

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS RANCH LIFE Gabriola Island-based painter Harold Allanson shared his lifelike watercolour works featuring scenes inspired by the Nicola Ranch (including this one, titled Found the Cows) at the Courthouse Art Gallery on Friday. The show Nicola Valley Ranch Life will be on display this weekend as well from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Emily Wessel/Herald

Government unmoved by hunter protest in capital By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – Hundreds of hunters, some wearing camouflage and blowing duck calls, gathered at the B.C. legislature Monday to protest the share of big-game hunting permits set aside for guideoutfitters and their outof-province clients. About 300 hunters and supporters attended the rally, bringing petitions with thousands of names to present in the legislature. The largest petition called for a limit of 10 per cent share of moose and elk allocated for nonresident hunters, and 15 per cent for mountain goats and grizzly bears, prized by trophy hunters. It was the latest of a series of protests that began in December when the government announced an increase of limited-entry hunting opportunities for guide-outfitters. Sean Richardson, president of the Oceola Fish and Game Club in the Okanagan, said with the resurgence of hunting popularity in B.C., the government is moving in the wrong direction by increasing commercialization of wildlife harvesting. “We need to stop managing a diminish-

Greg Rensmaag and his son Connor travelled from Maple Ridge to Victoria to join a hunter rally at the B.C. legislature Monday March 2, 2015. Tom Fletcher/Black Press

ing resource through social management, and we need to start working towards making more wildlife,” Richardson said. Forests Minister Steve Thomson said he understands the principle behind the ongoing protest, but the latest allocation decision was made after 10 years of discussions with resident hunters and guide-outfitters, and he is not prepared to change it again. When the plan was announced in December, the government estimated that it represented a shift of 168 animals in limited-entry hunt areas from resident hunters to guide

outfitters. After resident hunters and the B.C. Wildlife Federation objected, Forests Minister Steve Thomson announced in February that is being adjusted to a shift of about 60 animals to guide-outfitters. But the protests have continued. B.C. hunters are concerned that the share reserved for guide-outfitters is higher than anywhere else in North America. Under the latest policy for limited-entry hunts, that share is 20 per cent for elk, 20 or 25 per cent for moose depending on the restricted region, 35 per cent for mountain goat, and 40 per cent

for grizzly bears. Open season areas for moose and other animals remain in the southern Interior and northeast, where anyone can buy a licence and tag to hunt. Abundant species such as mule deer, whitetail deer and black bear have no hunting quotas in any part of B.C. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver introduced legislation Monday that would require non-resident hunters to pack out the edible parts of grizzly bears they shoot in B.C. Trophy hunters should be subject to the same “eat what you kill” rules resident hunters already face, he said.

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Merritt’s most musical family once again wowed the judges at the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts this year. Siblings Cameron, 16, Juliana, 12, and Brooklynn Snee, nine, came away with topthree finishes from all of the combined eight categories they entered. All three singers said their favourite category is musical theatre. The sisters took first place for their performance of the duet What Is This Feeling from the musical Wicked. They said they were inspired after watching the play live. “I think we felt the most confident with that song because before we even started practising for the festival we were already singing that song because we loved it so much, so we already had it down,” Juliana said. Cameron had considerably less practice on his German art song entry. Because of a delay in getting the music, he couldn’t practice singing the song until about two

Brooklynn, nine, Juliana, 12, and Cameron, 16 with their certificates from the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts. Emily Wessel/Herald

best parts of the event. weeks before the “When the adjufestival. In the meandicator talks to other time, he learned the people you can also pronunciation of the get information to words to the song help you,” Juliana through a YouTube said. video. “[It] gives a purAfter each performance, the adjudicator pose to practising,” Cameron said. gave each performer Between 65 and feedback on one well80 people are in the done aspect of the theatre to watch a perperformance and one formance at any given thing that could be time, the siblings’ improved. That way, the festi- mother, Dr. CarrieLynn Snee, said. val is a great learning Having the festiexperience for the sibval to work toward lings, they said. also keeps the singThey said learning ers accountable for how to improve their their progress, which performances and was a particular chalbeing inspired by the lenge this year as their thousands of other performers who travel teacher is battling cancer. from around the performance to take part in the festival are the See ‘Performers’ Page 11

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Licensing for party buses tightened up By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Relatives of a teenage girl who died after taking drugs on a â&#x20AC;&#x153;party busâ&#x20AC;? applauded changes made Thursday to tighten licensing regulations for limousine operators. Transportation Minister Todd Stone announced an overhaul of limousine licensing that will require each limousine or bus with perimeter seating to go through its own inspection and hold a licence. This replaces a â&#x20AC;&#x153;general authorizationâ&#x20AC;? limousine licence that allowed party bus

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Stone said strict licensing and display of a special plate will allow police to know where party buses are operating so they can be checked. The changes are to take effect by May, before high school graduation events that are a mainstay of the party bus business. Danielle Raymond and her mother Julie attended the announcement, calling it part of the reforms they have sought since Danielleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister Shannon died in July 2008 after drinking and then boarding a party bus where she took the street drug ecstasy.

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where party buses are allowed to serve alcohol to those old enough to drink. Heyman said the government should also require safe dropoff locations for the buses, which now drop off passengers at bars and then pick them up later to go to another bar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the roles of the chaperones would be to ensure that no drinking takes place on party buses, period,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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MINI VICTORY The annual Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise mini-golf extravaganza on Feb. 28 was another success for the 17th year running. Teams played 18 holes of minigolf set up around the Civic Centre and then enjoyed dinner, a dance and prizes. Proceeds from the evening will be donated by the service club to community causes. Emily Wessel/Herald

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The cross: God’s sacrifice in Lent and beyond example. Sadly, our messages these days miss out the cross or bypass it in its entirely as the following lesson would confirm. Many years ago, there stood a chapel in England over whose arch were written the words “We preach Christ crucified.” For years, godly ministers preached there, presenting a crucified Saviour as the only means of salvation. But as their generations passed away, there arose a new generation who considered the cross and its message too antiquated. So they began to preach salvation by Christ’s example, rather than by his blood.

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FAITH

Symbol of the cross integral, unique to Christianity From Page 12 They didn’t see the necessity of his sacrifice. Meanwhile, ivy had crept up by the side of the arch and had covered the word “crucified.” The arch, then, read: “We preach Christ.” And preach Christ they did, but not as having been crucified. After some more time, the congregation began to ask why the sermon had to be confined to Christ and the Bible. So the preachers began to give discourses on social issues, politics, philosophy, and moral issues. The ivy continued to grow, wiping out the third word, rendering the phrase “We preach” alone. The cross of Christ quite frankly separates Christianity from every other religion in the universe. Every other tradition is man-centred and work-oriented. Only the Christian faith makes us totally dependent on God. God chose us. It is He who saves us. Every other faith has to do with man trying to work his way to heaven. It is sad to see that they are literally chasing the shadows without substance in them. Think of most of our neighbours who spend life going through the trinkets and religious works, believing these would bring them access to God. Christ alone provides complete forgiveness of sins just because he is the real and final sacrifice – the most excellent sacrifice that God demands. Christ’s sacrifice on the cross of Calvary was effective and acceptable to God because that was God’s will all along anyway. This plan was in the mind of God before the world was even created. Still today, at Lent, a lot of people would think, “O poor Jesus, he came to Earth, things didn’t work out, he got killed!” That’s entirely a misconception of the theology of the cross. Jesus came to Earth knowing exactly what was supposed to happen to him. He even talked

about it before he arrived on Earth. When Jesus died on the cross and when we put our faith in him, we

become truly sanctified or ‘set apart.’ This Lent season and beyond, let us set ourselves apart from sin

positionally in our standing before God and practically in our daily lives, and live up to God’s high calling for our lives.

Narayan Mitra is the pastor of Merritt Baptist Church. merrittbaptist@gmail.com The views expressed in

this column don’t necessarily reflect those of the Merritt Herald and its staff. The Herald welcomes qualified writers with

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Don’t ignore pain in your heels Five steps DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Do you wake up in the morning with your feet feeling fine until you step out of bed and take those first few steps? Do you feel a sharp pain at the underside of your foot or heel that may decrease or even disappear after walking for a few minutes? Does it seem to get worse if you are standing or walking for long periods of time, particularly if you are not wearing shoes? If this sounds any-

thing like you, you may have the most common problem that affects the feet. It is called plantar fascitis. The plantar fascia is a strong ligament-like structure that attaches to the heel and courses along the arch of the foot, inserting into the base of the toes. The plantar fascia helps to maintain and support the arch at the bottom of the foot. With every step, this ligament-like structure tenses and then relaxes. It has been estimated that a 150pound person walking one mile exerts approximately 60 tons of force through each foot. Keeping in mind how the plantar fascia helps to support the foot, it is not difficult to understand how it can become inflamed and sore after prolonged walking, running or

standing on hard floors. The area of the plantar fascia that becomes inflamed is often where it attaches to the heel. Therefore, the pain is most often felt just in front of the heel bone on the bottom surface of the foot. If this attachment site undergoes numerous bouts of inflammation, a heel spur may form on the front of the heel bone. This can be seen on an X-ray but is not necessarily the cause of the pain that you feel. Many people without pain in their heel or bottom of the foot have had their feet X-rayed and heel spurs have shown up. Treatment of plantar fascitis is not always easy. If the many joints of the foot are not moving well, excessive stress can occur on the plantar fascitis. This

can be corrected by doing a series of chiropractic adjustments or manipulation of the joints in the foot to restore their mobility. Use of modalities such as electrical current or ultrasound may accelerate the healing process. I recommend applying ice to the front part of the heel at the bottom of the foot for 15 minutes a few times per day. It is important to correct any biomechanical problems with the feet such as “fallen arches” or “flat feet.” I do this by producing a custom orthotic to wear in your shoes. If you have these made, be sure they are a custom orthotic and not an imitation. This will help support and maintain the arch of your foot. Anti-inflammatory medications may help

relieve the inflammation but you should not just keep taking them without trying to identify why the plantar fascia became sore in the first place. There are other things you may wish to consider trying at home in conjunction with professional treatment to eliminate plantar fascitis. First, lose those extra pounds since they just compound the forces applied to your feet. Second, try participating in activities that do not put too much pressure on your feet, such as swimming or bicycling instead of running or basketball. Third, repetitively rolling a tennis ball under your foot to massage the plantar fascia is beneficial. If you have any further questions, visit your chiropractor.

GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING Do you procrastinate? It may seem like we procrastinate when we really do not want to undertake a particular task. Actually, this is not exactly true. If we truly, absolutely did not want to do something, we likely would not do it at all, nor would we worry about it. Procrastination occurs when there is something we feel should be done or that a part of us really wants to do, but another part is resisting. Perhaps there is an important project at

plan. If you plan to spend a few hours on the project tomorrow, set a time to go shopping, make that phone call or send for a course catalogue, you will likely experience a lightening in your energy. This is because when you procrastinate, you are blocking energy. Something is wanting or needing to happen, and it’s like you are standing against an overstuffed closet door to keep it closed when pressure from inside is pushing it open.

Once you let some of that energy move, you do not have to keep holding it back. Imagine the energy tied up when we procrastinate in several areas of life. I have developed a habit which works quite well for me. As soon as I suspect I may be procrastinating about something, I make it a top priority. If I can, I will take action immediately. This always feels so good, and since I feel like I’m on a roll, I may tackle two or three

(NC) — Good oral health is the cornerstone of overall health and well-being and it is the key to a happy and productive life, say dental hygienists. In fact, they suggest dedicating ourselves to a daily oral hygiene routine with benefits that will last a lifetime. All it takes is five simple steps: 1. Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. 2. Floss between your teeth daily. 3. Rinse using an antiseptic mouthwash. 4. Make healthy food choices. 5. Choose to be tobacco free. Tobacco products can stain your teeth and increase your risk of developing oral cancer. Add a checkup every six months and, all combined, you’ll have a happy, healthy smile.

Learn to overcome procrastination work. You want to get it done because you want to keep your job. Another part may be resisting because it is afraid you cannot do the project well enough. You may want to take the children shopping for school clothes, but another part may resist because it knows what that will do to the family budget. You may be very attracted to someone and want to ask for a date, while another part may resist out of fear of rejection. Procrastination creates anxiety as the two opposing feelings stage an emotional tug-ofwar. The best way to reduce this anxiety is to make a plan to take some action. If you know that you ultimately must complete the task or want to ask someone out or take a course, then see what it feels like to make a

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Cents lose game one of best-of-seven series 3-2 in overtime; look to rebound Wednesday night By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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The host Vernon Vipers took one more shot (38-37) than the Merritt Centennials in the opening game of their best-of-seven, firstround playoff series. Unfortunately, that one shot made all the difference in a dramatic 3-2 Vipers’ win in overtime in front of just over 1,200 fans at Kal Tire Place Tuesday night. Vernon’s alwaysdangerous Liam Finlay took advantage of a defensive misplay behind the Centennials’ net to steal the puck and make a perfect centering pass to teammate Anthony Latina in the slot. The 20-year-old Toronto native and Vipers’ leading scorer made no mistake, firing a one-timer high, glove-side past Merritt netminder Jonah Imoo for the game-winner at 3:28 of the first overtime period. Latina’s second point

of the night ended a catand-mouse, chess-match of a game that saw both teams play both conservatively and tentatively for long stretches of each period. “It was a tight game, that’s for sure,” Cents assistant coach Joe Martin said. “There were only a few grade-A scoring opportunities for either team.” After neither side seemed prepared to establish their will in the early going, Vernon’s big body, Colton McCarthy, opened the scoring on the power play, tipping home a point shot from Latina in front of a screened Imoo in the Cents’ net. Merritt’s veteran goalie briefly argued his case for crease interference, but to no avail. The Centennials wasted little time in responding, however, as just 14 seconds later, forward John Schiavo rifled home a beautiful centering pass from linemate Diego Cuglietta to make

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CLOSE QUARTERS Merritt’s Colin Grannary (left) ties up the Vernon Vipers’ Liam Finlay during a faceoff Tuesday night at Kal Tire Place in Vernon. Finlay’s pass to teammate Anthony Latina at 3:28 of the first overtime period set up the winning goal in a 3-2 Vipers’ victory over the Centennials. Game two of the best-of-seven series was on Wednesday. Ian Webster/Herald

it a tie game. Josh Teves picked up the second assist. Merritt and Vernon combined for 28 shots in the first period alone, but both goalies — Imoo and the Vipers’ Danny Todosychuk — were in

Bruce Allison Memorial Trophy Rookie of the Year Brent Supinski, Coquitlam Express Bob Fenton Memorial Trophy Most Sportsmanlike Player John Schiavo, Merritt Centennials

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

Twenty-year-old Merritt Centennials forward John Schiavo has been chosen the winner of the BCHL’s Bob Fenton Memorial Trophy for the 2014-15 season. The trophy is awarded to the Most Sportsmanlike Player, as

voted on by the coaches of the 16 member-teams of the British Columbia Hockey League. Schiavo, who hails from East Patchoque, New York, beat out two other finalists for the esteemed award — the Mainland division’s Corey Mackin of the Coquitlam Express and the Island conference’s

Top Defenceman Award Andrew Farny, Salmon Arm Silverbacks

Sean Harrison from the Cowichan Valley Capitals. Schiavo played in all 58 regular-season games for the Centennials, scoring 26 goals and adding 32 assists for 58 points, while only accruing four minutes in penalties. He finished 15th overall in the BCHL’s scoring race. The most recent

Centennials player to win the prestigious Bob Fenton Memorial Trophy for Most Sportsmanlike Player was team captain Regan Soquila in the 2011- 2012 season. Other Merritt winners in franchise history were Brandon Campos (2006), Shane Glover (1998) and Darrell Zelinski (1974).

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Vernon notched the only goal of the second period at the 15:55 mark, as Thomas Aldworth banged home the puck during one of many multi-player scrambles that took place in front of both nets all

and buried it to tie things once more. As the crowd settled in for possibly a long session of overtime, it took one glaring mistake to bring things to a close and give Vernon the 1-0 lead in the series going into Wednesday’s game two at Kal Tire Place. Martin said that he would be looking for his team to play a little more aggressive in the offensive zone Wednesday and create a few more opportunities. “If teams are going to play passive, there’s a chance to put them on their heels,” Martin said in reference to Vernon’s perceived game plan. “There’s room in this series to not just play the mistake game but take over control and initiate.” Games three and four of the Merritt-Vernon series take place at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Friday and Saturday nights. The puck drop on Friday and Saturday is at 7:30 p.m.

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Verne Dye Memorial Trophy Most Valuable Player Corey Mackin, Coquitlam Express

top form. “We had a lot of perimeter shots on entries, and maybe they did, too,” Martin said. “That can really increase the shot count. Scoring chances are what matter.”

night long. At the other end of the ice, the Cents were denied a goal when it was deemed the net had come off before the puck crossed the goal line. It looked like special teams were going to be the Centennials’ undoing Tuesday night as they squandered multiple man-advantage opportunities in the final 40 minutes, including one stretch of five-on-three early in the third period. “I give credit to their penalty kill,” Martin said. “That and indecision on our part. The players that are out there can be a little more hungry. I thought that we were too perimeter and too predictable.” Finally, with just 1:58 remaining in regulation, with the Vipers’ Johnny Coughlin in the sin bin, and with Jarrod Schamerhorn replacing an injured Todosychuk in the Vernon net, Merritt’s ever-opportunistic Gavin Gould pounced on a loose puck

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Pozzobon taking a break; his Invitational still a go By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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Following a bruising year of competition that saw Merritt’s Ty Pozzobon endure a tornup knee, a concussion and a sports hernia, the 23-year-old cowboy and professional bull rider has decided to take some time off from the sport he loves. Pozzobon will shut things down for at least six months to allow his various body parts to heal, and to have surgery on his hernia. The decision was made after Pozzobon returned to action for the first time in over three months at the PBR Canada bull riding event in Red Deer on Feb. 21. Pozzobon successfully rode his bull, Slump Buster, to a score of 81, but afterwards experienced light-headedness and dizziness — lingering symptoms of the concussion he received back in November at the PBR Canada Finals in Saskatoon. “He just wasn’t feeling himself,” said Ty’s

mom, Leanne. “It’s just like what Sidney Crosby went through. I’m just glad that he’s decided to take some time off. He had to make the decision for himself.” The break won’t stop Pozzobon from still helping out his buddies. This past weekend, he was in Claresholm, Alta. lending a hand at his good friend Chad Besplug’s invitational bull riding event. Pozzobon will fly to Dallas in the next week or two to have his hernia dealt with. After that, Pozzobon plans to immerse himself in his burgeoning bucking-bull contracting business while his body heals. “He has about 25 young bulls in his corral,” said his mom. “Ty’s been building up his herd for the last few years.” Pozzobon will focus on developing the young animals into stars of the future in the sport of bull riding. “As two and threeyear-olds, the young bulls are ‘dummy-

bucked’,” explained Leanne. “They compete with a dummy on their back that is released by way of a remote control when the ride is done.” The young bulls are entered in futurities, which are much like showcase events, Pozzobon’s mom said. Pozzobon will also be spending some time at home, helping his family with the annual spring calving. While at home, he’ll be working diligently on the plans for his third-annual Ty Pozzobon Invitational Bull Riding, scheduled for May 30 in Merritt. “Ty’s not sure yet

whether he’ll be cleared to ride, but I’m sure that his many fans will still come out and support it,” his mom said. This year’s Ty Pozzobon Invitational will once again attract some of the best bull riders and stock in the world, and include lots of pomp, pyrotechnics and bone-crunching thrills and spills. Two-time Ty Pozzobon Invitational champion Chase Outlaw will definitely be on hand to attempt a threepeat.Watch for much more coverage in future issues of the Merritt Herald.

CHAMPIONSHIP FORM Merritt’s Kurt Behnsen double poles his way home to first place in the U23 men’s 10km freestyle cross-country ski event at the Teck B.C. Championships on Feb. 21. Behnsen’s winning time was 27 minutes, 40.8 seconds. The day before, the 22-year-old Behnsen finished fourth in his age group in the 15km classic style event. This year’s provincial championships were held at the Telemark Nordic Club in West Kelowna. Photo submitted

It’s been a banner year for Merritt minor hockey

Fountain Tire atoms win OMAHA divisional title By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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The Merritt Fountain Tire atom development team wrapped up a stellar 2014-15 season by winning the eight-team Mitchie division playoff jamboree on the weekend in Armstrong. The Jr. Cents won all three of their roundrobin games: 6-3 over Penticton, 12-5 against Kelowna and 4-1 versus South Okanagan. In one of two semifinal games, Merritt downed the hosts, North Okanagan, 6-3, then overpowered Kelowna 10-3 in the final to take the championship banner. Team captain Max Graham led the Fountain Tire team in the scoring column with 25 goals in

POTENT PEEWEES The Joco Transport peewee girls (above) won both the league and playoff titles in their OMAHA division of female hockey this season. The team was officially presented with its championship banners at the beginning of the Merritt Centennials game against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Feb. 22. Joining the players and their coaches for the occasion were Cents’ mascots Rockey and Get-Down-Rodeo-Clown Jayson Charters. Ian Webster/Herald

ATOM-IC POWER Fountain Tire players and coaches celebrate their playoff championship title, won on the weekend in Armstrong. The atom team went undefeated in their five games. One week earlier, the Jr. Cents won the regular-season title in their division. Photo submitted

five games. Brayden McCrae netted four goals, while Jalen McRae and Robert Sterling chipped in with three apiece. Other Merritt scorers were Lucas Schmid, Karson Peat and Wyatt Smith. Nathan Willey and Manjot Panghli shared

all five wins in net. In other Merritt minor hockey playoff news, the Ramada Inn peewees were swept in their best-of-three championship series with South Okanagan, losing 4-3 in game two on home ice. Jr. Cents scorers

were Spencer Vaughan, Matthew Newman and Anthony Michel. The NVIT midgets lost the third and deciding game of their best-of-three championship series with Lillooet 7-1. Scoring details were not made available.

BRILLIANT BANTAMS The City Furniture bantams finished first in the Thompson-Cariboo super-league playoffs this season, and were awarded their banner during the second intermission of the Cents game on Feb. 22. The bantam Jr. Cents defeated Logan Lake and then Ashcroft to take the title. Ian Webster/Herald

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Sunday, March 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 p.m. @ 1434 Douglas Street. 100% of the proceeds goes towards the Merritt Army Cadets.

Courthouse Art Gallery Come view the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nicola Valley Ranch Lifeâ&#x20AC;? display of watercolour paintings done by Harold Allanson at 1840 Nicola Ave. March 6th and 7th from 10 am to 4 p.m. Other upcoming Gallery events are: The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dance to the Rhythm of My Heartâ&#x20AC;? Dance Art Competition. The opening reception is on Friday March 13 from 5-7 p.m. The show will be held on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-4 p.m. from March 14 to 28.

Theatre Project Fundraiser Royal Lepage and Merritt Community Cinema Society will be hosing a steak dinner and silent auction fundraiser at the Grand Pub and Grill on Saturday, March 7. Three seating available: noon, 5 and 7 p.m. For tickets call 250-378-6181.

At Crossroads Community Church, March 10 to April 28. Tuesdays only from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club Invites you to our Annual Pot Luck Dinner and Trophy Awards Night. Saturday, March 7 at the Seniors Centre (Museum). Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments will be available, free coffee and kids refreshments will be provided. Awards, Silent Auctions, Raffles, and Loonie Auctions after supper. Tickets at Fun Fishin, Ponderosa Sports, or at the event. Please bring a pot luck dish and join us in an evening of fun! For info call Paul or Ed 250-378-4904.

Nicola Valley Film Society Presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;CALVARYâ&#x20AC;? Rated 14a on Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at the NVIT LECTURE THEATRE. Parking is FREE and there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. For more info phone 250-378-3974.

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Saturday, March 7 at 11 a.m. Crossroads Community Church, 2990 Voght St. Free admission, come with your family, kids and friends and enjoy this inspirational performance.

Are having their Annual St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Luncheon on Tuesday, March 17 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Catholic Church Hall. Everyone welcome.

Elks Bingo Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m.

HELP RED CROSS Looking for volunteers to help 2 hours a week in the morning. If interested please call 250-378-5276

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Nicola Valley Community Family and friends are pull- Gardens

ing together a fundraising campaign to help support Marcel Haller in his fight against melanoma cancer. Loonie Auction, 50/50, door prizes, live entertainment and more! Saturday March 21, 3 - 9 p.m. at the Lower Nicola Band School. For volunteering opportunities contact Angie at 250315-5400 for donations contact Marcel or Donelda 250-378-6312.

Begin to Run Program Starts April 7 and goes for 8 weeks. The class runs from 5:30 to 6:30 and includes presentations by speakers on running and health related matters, a begin to run manual, entry into the Merritt Country Run and a Merritt Country Run T-Shirt. The class will be held at the Civic Centre in partnership with the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leisure Service Department. Contact the City at 250-315-1050 for details on registering.

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.

The Nicola Valley Community Band Fall season of practices on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the music room at MSS. info: James 250-378-9894.

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The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society is seeking volunteers to fill shifts at the Extreme Weather Response Shelter located at 1937A Quilchena Ave. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight daily. Volunteer application packages are available at the Community Policing Office (250-378-3955) at 2013 Quilchena Ave.

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is now taking a list of 2015 gardeners for garden plots at Baillie House between 10:00 & 4:00 except Sunday & Monday. Payment of rental and membership will be accepted on April 8th at the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Meeting, April 8th, 6:00 PM, at the Library. Contact Paula (evenings) at 250378-6877; or Katharine, 250-378-2374

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Henry (Harry) Kroeker March 22nd,1937 - March 2nd, 2015 With great sadness we announce the th passing i of Harry Kroeker Kroeker. Lovingly survived by his wife Marlene of 54 years. Also survived by his daughter Jana (Darcy), sons Don (Elizabeth), Dave (Corrina), Mike (Sharon), Dan (Trina), Tim (Rita) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. We love you because you Àrst loved us. There will be a Celebration of Life for Harry at 3:00PM on March 7th at The Crossroads Community Church.

JJACK ACK BERRY May 3, 1942 – February 25, 2015

With great sadness we announce the passing of JACK BERRY on February 25, 2015 at Nicola Valley Hospital after a battle with heart disease. Beloved husband of Greta Berry; Loving father of Lorne and Lorraine (Jeremy), and dear brother Richard (Karen). There will be no funeral, but there will be a memorial on May 16th at 1pm at Nicola Ranch. Anyone and everyone who knew Jack is welcome to come and share stories about him. In lieu of Áowers, please donate to the Heart and Foundation memory. Stroke Str oke Fo Found undati und a on in hiss me ati memor mory mor y. y.

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Louise Mary “Lisa” Zamora “Strong Feather” It is at this time that, we regret to announce the passing of: Lower Nicola Indian Band Community member (Lytton First Nations Band Member), Louise Mary “Lisa” Zamora, “Strong Feather”, on: Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at the age of 52 years. She put up a short, but, very courageous battle with cancer, that, she eventually succumbed to. Predeceased by: Sisters – Lydia D. Zamora, Elena D. Zamora, Angela D. Zamora, and; Brothers – Tony L. Zamora, Valentine Jr. Zamora, Israel D. Zamora, Samuel R. Zamora, Thomas N. Zamora. Survived by: her loving Husband (her “Babe”) – Clarence D.W. Basil Jr., Parents – Zella and Valentine Zamora; Sister – Judy Hamilton; Sons – Roy P. Zamora (Tiffany Loring), Randy W. Shaeffer, Richard K. Shaeffer; Grand Children – Nathaniel C. Zamora, Reagan A. Zamora, and, Tyson L. Zamora; Auntie N’kixws’tn James and Uncle John O’Leary; Auntie Paula Zamora; Uncle John W. Clark; Niece – Sheila Ann Hamilton;; Nephew William Hamilton; Cousin Morgan Jumbo: as well as, numerous other Aunties, Uncles, Cousins.

Thank You The wake for Lisa was held at her residence at: 2756 Cougar Crescent, Lower Nicola, BC, during the week (February 24 – 27, 2015), and funeral services, were held on: Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Lower Nicola Indian Band School with burial at the Shulus Cemetery. A feast immediately followed at the Lower Nicola Indian Band School, as well. Thank you! The family wishes to acknowledge/express their deepest gratitude and appreciation to the many expressions of love, kindness and support shown to us during this, time of bereavement/loss of our loved one. The thoughts and prayers; donations; and sympathy; provided by all, including: the LNIB Band OfÀce/Services (Health/community Services Centre; Public Works, Fire Hall, Main Admin), local community members, Dr. McLeod, Dr. Edmonds, hospital staff, funeral chapels, family ,friends, relatives, were all, very greatly appreciated. Thank you ALL, “From the Bottom of our Hearts” for all of the love, kindness, thoughtful gestures, and, generous support, bestowed upon us. We are genuinely grateful and appreciative to: each and every one of you that; contributed, in any way, towards the wake/funeral/food prep services. May The Creator smile down upon You All! Kwukwscemxw (One person thanks another) All Our Relations, The Basil/Zamora Family

Due tto a llengthy D th un un-known be-kno own illness our be loved love ed husband, loving father, father grandfather and great grandfather, Patrick N.A. Butler passed away. Pat was a family man, Rotarian member, athlete, musician, Àsherman, square dancer, outdoorsman, enjoyed serving the community, family and friends. Pat leaves his wife of 57 years, Sheila, Children, Linda (Willie) Donna (Dave) Susan (Greg) and Michael. Grandchildren, Cam, Jennifer, Bill, Craig (step), Lauren, Roy, Alexandra (step) and Great Grand Children, Landen, Ethan, Brinley, Makinley, Isabelle, Lewis, Jamie, Jessie. Predeceased by his parents, Grace and Harry Butler, siblings, Bob, Terry, Isabelle and Denny. Survived by his brother Wayne and sisters, Dory and Sharon. Also survived by many relatives and close friends. A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. In Lieu of Áowers, the family ask for donations to go to Canuck Place. To send condolences please go to www.merrittfuneralchapel.com. Many thanks to Bea and Ed Proc, Dr. McLeod and Tanya Thompson.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Capital & Public Works Department Job Posting: CUSTODIAN/ JANITOR Position: Custodian/Janitor Job Summary: The Custodian/Janitor position will clean and disinfect assigned areas in accordance with safe working practices, protocols and procedures to ensure the environment is clean and safe. Required Qualifications: UÊ Must have the ability to express and comprehend oral and written English. UÊ Knowledge of general working safety procedures. UÊ Ability to work as a team member and be able to multi task. UÊ Completed WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Certification. UÊ Physically able to meet the demands of bending, lifting and twisting positions. UÊ Willing to learn and take necessary training. UÊ Must be self motivated and reliable. UÊ Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. UÊ Preferably previous custodial/janitorial experience. UÊ Preferably grade 12 Graduation. UÊ Preferably Certified in Transportation of Dangerous Goods or willingness to become Certified in first 3 months. UÊ Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux Language. Deadline for Application: March 13, 2015 by 2:00 pm Submit Resume and Cover Letter: Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt BC V1K 1N2 Or: by fax (250) 378-6188 Or: email to executiveassistant@lnib.net The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all those who apply; however, only qualified candidates will be considered for an interview Job Posting Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society

Full-time/Term Cultural Program Coordinator Objective: The Cultural Program Coordinator’s goal is to design, develop, implement and coordinate programs and services speciÀcally designed for Aboriginal children, youth and families residing in the Nicola Valley. Through consultation with children, youth, families and First Nations Communities the Cultural Program Coordinator will determine culturally relevant program needs and interests. The Cultural Program Coordinator works collaboratively with the Social Work Team, member bands, support professionals and community youth programs as needed. Requirements: • Diploma or CertiÀcate in Social Services, Human Services or Social Work or related Àeld • Excellent planning and organization skills • Excellent problem solving skills • Excellent knowledge of local First Nations customs and culture and family processes • Experience and knowledge of First Nations Powwow and Regalia making • Excellent interviewing and needs assessment skills • Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral • Must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation • Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check Start Date: ASAP Term: This is a Six (6) month Term Position with the possibility of extension Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience Deadline for submitting applications: March 13, 2015 For full job description contact SCFSS. Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume: Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director Scw’exmx Child & Family Service Society #85 Highway 8 West, Merritt, B.C. V1K 0A7 Tel: (250) 378-2771 • Fax: (250) 378-2799 Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualiÀed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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F/S, heat and hot water included. Starting at $625/mth Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) Job Posting: Education Coordinator Reporting to the Education Department Manager, the Education Coordinator’s primary role will be to assist in the planning, developing and administrating the affairs of the Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) Education programs and services. DUTIES AND TASKS: • Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Lower Nicola Band policies, regulations and procedures and as directed by the Education Manager; • Assist in providing support services to the Lower Nicola Indian Band students, Parents and Teachers in the Public School system; • Assist in processing Post Secondary Education Applications for education assistance; • Assist in providing academic advising to postsecondary students; • Maintain and update the confidential Education filing system; • In consultation with the Education Department Manager and the Director of Human Services, develop and amend as appropriate a short term and long term education plan for LNIB; • Liaises with students, parents and Public School Teachers; • Preparation of reports to the Department of Indian Affairs and funding agencies in consultation with the Education Manager; • Maintain a database of the training and education of the Lower Nicola Indian Band Community. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: • Minimum Grade 12 with at least 2-4 yrs College or University; • A Degree or Diploma in Education Administration or a Degree or Diploma in Business Administration; • Minimum of two (2) years related experience preferably in an equivalent First Nations Education position; • Computer competency in Microsoft products and applications; • Ability to speak or have the willingness to learn the Nlaka”pamux language, culture and traditions; • Solid interpersonal, administration/organization and problem solving skills; • Proficient and articulate in oral and written communication; • Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workload and work independently; • Possession of a valid driver’s license; • Access to a reliable vehicle; • Must be willing to submit to a criminal record check; • Have knowledge of LNIB’s resources. Salary: Based on experience Deadline: March 20, 2015 Start Date: April 7, 2015 Applicants are requested to submit their resume to the Lower Nicola Indian Band office at: Lower Nicola Indian Band Attn: Education Department Manager 181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 or Fax 250-378-6188 Attention Education Department Manager We thank all those that apply however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CONGRATULATIONS #9 JOHN SCHIAVO!

AWARDED THE BOB FENTON TROPHY - MOST SPORTSMANLIKE PLAYER!