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ICE BOUND It’s the end of an era for the Merritt Centennials Junior A hockey franchise as muchloved bench boss Luke Pierce has signed on as the next head coach of the WHL’s Kootenay Ice. Ian Webster reports.

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NEW LACROSSE BOX Story on page 8 LEFT Due to the inclement weather, the box had to be cleared of precipitation before use Ian Webster/Herald TOP (From left) Youth from the Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse Association look on as Merritt Slowpitch Association president Lisa Garcia-DeWinter, Councillor Mike Goetz, longtime Nicola Valley Lacrosse Association executive member Kelly Bartch, Nicola Valley Thunder midget player Mack Stead and Merritt Mayor Neil Menard cut the ribbon on the City of Merritt’s multiuse lacrosse box. Michael Potestio/Herald

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You’re Invited! to meet with Mayor Menard on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s OfďŹ ce at City Hall (second oor), 2185 Voght Street.

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If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor at a Drop-In session please call reception at City Hall 250-378-4224.

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TO U.S. BORDER BEEF? David Dyck/Herald

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A 2008 United States ruling that discriminates against imported beef may be on the chopping block, and Nicola Valley ranchers are excited.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has overturned the fourth and final appeal by the United States legislation that makes country of origin labelling (COOL) on meat mandatory.

The international trade regulator decided that the legislation, which has been in effect since 2008, unfairly discriminates against imported beef from Canada and Mexico. “It’s probably the best news we’ve had for a while,� said John Anderson, president of the Nicola Stockbreeders’ Association, director at the BC Cattlemen’s Association and newly elected board member of the Canadian Cattlemen’s

Earlier this month, the WTO said a 2008 U.S. law that restricts Canadian cattle imports is unfair. This has big implications for Nicola Valley ranchers.

Association.

There’s a bill moving through American government that would repeal the COOL legislation.

It has already passed the House of Representatives, but now has to pass the Senate. “There is some optimism that that might take place within the next couple of months,� said Anderson. “That would be a really big deal for our industry.�

The “country of origin� name for the legislation can sound deceiving.

The real cost to American producers accepting Canadian cattle comes in the segregation of live animals, as well as

the products from those animals, from that of domestic ones. “What happened is most of those plants just chose not to accept Canadian cattle because the cost was higher than it should have been,� explained Dave Solverson, president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. “Companies that had say six or eight operations across the northern States that were receiving Canadian cattle reduced to one or two.�

Anderson estimated that Canadian cattle were devalued at approximately $100 per head for the added trouble.

That equates to a

loss of over $1 billion to Canadian ranchers every year.

For Americans, the cost has been even higher, said Solverson. “The cattlemen in the U.S., they understand that it just costs them,� he said, estimating that it is probably three times the loss south of the border.

The next step is for Canada to institute retaliatory tariffs against the country, something the federal government says they’re willing to do, but would rather not. “Until we get a fix, the government of Canada has got the foot on the gas, and they are going to go through with

retaliation threats,� said Solverson, who said they could start as early as this August against U.S. beef, pork, wine, cherries, pasta, ketchup, cereal, corn, furniture, and other goods. “It is good news, we may finally have a resolution,� he said.

As far as implications for the local economy go if the law is repealed, both industry leaders said it would take time to get those trade routes reestablished. “It will still be a slow process, because things have already changed significantly with the way the beef goes through the food chain now,� said Anderson. “We’ve all had to sort of adapt.�

But what’s good for the industry is good for the region, he added. “I think that we’ll see a bigger, more vigorous, more robust cattle economy, that is going to spread a lot of revenue back out into the Nicola Valley.�

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The two groups are currently in talks.

• Remebering Chief Moyes The Merritt Fire Rescue Department flew the city flag at half mast last week, as they remembered the life of retired Fire Chief Don Moyes.

• Pickleball picking up A newer sport that’s starting to pick up in popularity has caught the eye of more than a few Merrittonians.

• Pipeline documentary set to screen at NVIT June 5 After two years of filming, a duo of documentarians is ready to show their pipeline project.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please see the website at www.merritt.ca for complete employment opportunity posting.

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualifications and proof of required licenses/certificates/degrees will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2015 by: Carole Fraser Human Resources Manager, City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of a permanent full time Community Policing Coordinator for the Community Policing Office project. Generally the hours will be Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but will occasionally require flexibility to accommodate evening shifts or shifts on weekends.

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WATER RESTRICTIONS

ARE NOW IN EFFECT MAY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30

Watering restrictions are on now. The City of Merritt has annual sprinkling regulations as means of encouraging water conservation. Restrictions are in place from May 1 to September 30th each year when no sprinklers (this includes soaker hoses) may be used outside of the hours listed below. There is an exemption for a newly planted or sodded lawn but this requires a permit - please contact Bylaw Enforcement for more details.

WATERING IS ONLY PERMITTED during the following days and times (and this includes soaker hoses): Basic Sprinklers

Automatic Sprinklers

6 am - 8 am & 7 pm - 10 pm EVEN ADDRESS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday ODD ADDRESS: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Midnight am to 4 am EVEN ADDRESS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday ODD ADDRESS: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday THERE IS NO SPRINKLING ON SUNDAY

Sprinkling violations will result in a $50 fine for each offense.

It is vital that we all understand how important water regulations are to the community. The water we use in Merritt is the single most valuable resource that we have in our community. Most residents comply with sprinkling restrictions, and the City is able to maintain the city reservoirs at reasonable levels for all users including fire protection. With your help we can insure that this resource continues to flow uninterrupted this year and in years to come. Of course if it's raining, don't water at all! There are many ways to conserve water both indoors and out. Please do your part.

Please call (250) 378-8628 for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

Next council meeting: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

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By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Steve Lali wants to come home.

Trained as a medical doctor in Poland, this Merrittonian has spent the past three years completing his residency in Miami, Florida and wants to set up shop as a family physician in his hometown.

He said the whole reason he went to medical school was to help the people of Merritt.

His potential colleague, doctor Duncan Ross, says Lali would fill an important position, supplying a doctor to Merrittonians who don’t have one. “We really need him here in the fall big time,� said Ross, Merritt chief of staff for the Interior Health Authority (IHA).

Ross said that at times the emergency room at the Nicola Valley Hospital has been on the verge of being left unstaffed. “We’re interested in bringing more people on board in the town, because some of [the doctors] are getting old and some of them

have made rumours about leaving,� Ross said.

However, there have been some roadblocks to getting Lali and his American wife Caroline to Merritt.

Back in December, the couple drove from Florida to Merritt, where Lali worked on a temporary medical license and accepted an offer to work in one of the local doctors’ offices.

Lali said he’s in the process of obtaining a permanent license to practice medicine in B.C., which he said should take approximately two months to get.

Caroline is a veterinarian who has a job offer in nearby Kelowna, but needs a work visa, Lali said.

She is also in the midst of obtaining her veterinary license to practice in B.C., which has been a smooth process so far, unlike her visa application.

Lali said they looked into the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) to obtain his wife’s visa.

The BC PNP is operated by the provincial government in

conjunction with the federal body Citizenship and Immigration Canada. It assesses applications and issues permanent resident visas to approved applicants.

This program has recently stopped accepting new applications because it is temporarily on pause until July, when it will introduce a new streamlined application process with new program criteria, the BC PNP website states.

However, the BC PNP is still accepting applications under its express entry to B.C. categories, which includes health care professionals and skilled workers.

Veterinarians are unfortunately absent from the criteria listed for health care professionals, and the skilled worker program requires work experience that his wife does not yet have as a recent graduate.

Another option is for Lali to sponsor his spouse for immigration to Canada, but he said Health Match BC told him that process could take a year to complete.

Health Match BC is a provincial service that recruits health professionals on behalf of B.C. public health authorities.

Lali said he and his wife both want to begin working as soon as possible, and do not want to have to live apart from each other. “She has loans to pay back. She can’t just sit on her butt for a year or two years waiting for a visa to come in. It’s just not fair,� Lali said.

Complicating the matter is the fact that Lali has been presented with multiple offers from private health organizations south of the border, and is currently considering jobs in Oregon and Washington.

Lali, however, says he would prefer to work in Merritt. “Here’s a guy.

Here’s exactly what we need, and we can’t get him because of some red tape and balony,� Ross said.

Lali said both he and his wife have job offers in Coos Bay, Oregon, that they are considering at the moment.

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When John had seen the city in a vision, he described it as extremely beautiful. Each foundation of the city was different coloured precious stones.

The walls of the city were of pure, transparent glass. The gates into the city were pearl. Each gate was one pearl. The streets were of gold. Can you imagine how it looked? A river ran through the middle of the city and trees were on either side.

Now came the second resurrection.

In the Àrst resurrection all those ready for Heaven came up. This time, all of those who had not given their heart to Jesus, but had lived for themselves, came up.

way out and believed what somebody told them.

The gates of pearl are all locked.

Jesus, the Pearl of great price, had invited them, but they thought the price was too high and yet, the price for following Jesus is not too high for it brings peace of mind and better health.

Now, they are walking and exploring around the city. They can not get in. What are they thinking when they see the beauty of what is inside and the young and healthy people inside the walls? How do they feel? People whom they gave a bad time to in life are inside, happy, healthy.

In the Àrst, all came up with new Suddenly a great, white throne set bodies, in perfect health.

In the high above the city appears. God is on second, they come up as they had the throne. Those on the outside of the passed away. city see themselves for who they really What a sad crew they are going to are. They see the lives they’ve lived, be. They are deceived and deceive what they did, how they treated others, others alike because they had not what they did with their money, how looked at the word. They took the easy they abused their bodies, everything.

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HERALD OPINION Ease off on the selfrighteousness, Canada After Ireland’s vote last week to allow samesex marriage, a CBC radio producer made David Dyck a statement In between on social media that THE LINES highlighted a common Canadian hypocrisy in our attitude towards Americans. I’ll show you the tweet, and you tell me if this strikes you as odd: “I’ll be honest: before this referendum, it would never have occurred to me same-sex marriage wasn’t already legal in Ireland.”

This was followed by: “It just seems like such a self-evident thing that it should be allowed. Speaks to how quickly it’s become a non-issue in Canada.”

Did you catch that?

What you’re looking at is ignorance about global politics stated plainly and excused as progressive enlightenment. I don’t care where you sit on the political spectrum, or if you think you should be able to marry your car, something about that statement stinks.

I get his point.

We take the way something is for granted here in Canada that is different in other countries.

In this case, a lot of other countries.

Most of the world, in fact.

But hold on.

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“Biosolids” are marketing waste Dear Editor, One of the main arguments for the use of “processed” sewage sludge on agricultural lands is that it is a positive example of “reusing” and “recycling,” that sacred mantra of the environmental movement.

People first introduced (at a superficial level) to the concept of using biosolids are initially swayed, as I was, by the use of these positive terms, into believing that this must be a good thing.

After all, is this process

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not endeavouring to make a sustainable, ecologically sound contribution to the management of waste?

Is not the sludge industry and the government doing a good thing by converting this waste into a usable, eco-friendly product?

Unfortunately this is just not the case. Initially comforted by these cosy terms, I did further reading into the issue, and an examination of nonindustry sponsored (arm’s length and independent) scientific research, reveals

clearly that this is simply an attempt to market something noxious as something good.

This is not a case of “reusing” a plastic bag, or “recycling” some coffee grounds into the backyard compost pile.

Remember that what we are dealing with here is the concentrated by-product of the water treatment process.

This is the stuff left over when water has been eliminated and returned back into the environment.

This is the stuff that we

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wanted out of the water specifically because it was toxic.

How then are we to “reuse and recycle” this copious accumulation of toxins? We can’t, so we spread it thin, throughout the environment, and cross our fingers that all will be well.

This industry has used the terminology of the environmental movement, but has done so in a disingenuous way.

This process is not about recycling and reusing harmless organic

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materials. This process is all about attempting to hide tons of toxic residue throughout our environment.

To pretend that this is an environmentally positive act is nonsense.

Yes, the resultant sludge does have things that plants need — nitrogen, and phosphorous for instance — and this is the “selling point” for duping the poor farmers and ranchers who wish to save on fertilizer costs.

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YOUR OPINION Don’t be fooled by bad biosolids science Like the child in the tale of the emperor’s new clothes, we need to stand up and call out what is really facing us here — a serious threat to health dressed up as something benign and beneficial.

From Page 6 Unfortunately, this is not an honest description of what ends up on the fields and in the forests.

Along with a few usable substances comes all the other unmentioned toxic components.

As Dr. Snyder (PhD Harvard) has noted in her eye-opening account of this waste management process, “No amount of treatment can remove or treat PCBs, dioxins, endocrine disrupters, solvents, detergents, prions and superbugs and thousands of other unregulated pollutants in the waste stream; instead most concen-

tions permit cumulative pollutant loading of soils, until there is a 50% yield reduction.�

This is clearly a case of short-term gain, and long-term pain.

You can be sure the farmers are not told of the long-term loss of soil fertility.

The sludge industry couches its business in the cosy terms of sustainability — com-

trate in biosolids and many magnify in the food chain and are absorbed by plants.�

She also points out how this free gift of nutrients to the farmers comes at a price: “Is the short-term yield increase, caused by the nitrogen and water in sludge worth the long-term decrease in yields? Both the US and Canadian regula-

post, organics, soil enhancement etc. — in its attempt to market its insidious product and make it appear innocent.

Like the child in the tale of the emperor’s new clothes, we need to stand up and call out what is really facing us here — a serious threat to health dressed up as something benign and beneficial.

It’s a lie, pure and simple.

It seems that a lot of people in this community believe that we can trust the government and its laws and guidelines to safeguard our health and that of our children.

That would be (and has been literally) a “grave� mistake.

Government legislation is always performing a catch up game.

Tobacco, thalidomide and asbestos were all government approved until science caught up, and now we are paying the price for these and many more government errors.

I have little doubt that biosolids used as fertilizer will be the next big mistake, ini-

tially condoned by our government, and then after a series of tragic events, seen as yet another failed experiment at the public’s expense.

What I am advocating is employing a “precautionary principle� towards acts that may endanger health and/or the environment. More research needs to be done. In the meantime let’s stop playing Russian roulette with our health and our environment.

Let’s also start calling this substance “biosolids� what it really is — toxic sludge.

Sincerely, Don Vincent Merritt BC

CBC exemplifies Canadian hypocrisy When Americans do the same thing, revealing a political blind spot, intentionally or unintentionally, particularly when it comes to international politics, and even more particularly when it comes to Canada, the tendency is to revel in it.

From Page 6 When Americans do the same thing, revealing a political blind spot, intentionally or unintentionally, particularly when it comes to international politics, and even more particularly when it comes to Canada, the tendency here, especially in media, is to revel in it.

Take for example, again a CBC article, that came out last week.

The headline reads: “One-third of American 8th graders think Canada is

per week. In just six columns, I’ve ragged on the CBC in some capacity in three of those. I wish I could tell you that this is an anomaly, but alas it is not.)

It’s the kind of headline that is bound to get a few chuckles and head wags from

a dictatorship, report reveals.�

This says far more about the fragile Canadian ego than it does about middle schoolers in America.

(Before I continue, a disclaimer. I’ve been the editor here at the Herald for a month, writing two columns

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Canadians who refuse to wrap their heads around the reality of our relationship with our southern neighbours: we need them, and they don’t need us.

That fact has implications.

Consider the context. We rely on them as a trade partner, and

we’re a pretty big partner to them, but that is by no means even close to being equal.

Canada has the population of California.

California is actually a great example to put this into context.

How much would an average Canadian 8th grader — or any grader, or degreeholder, for that matter — know about California? They’re one of our biggest fruit and vegetable import states, and have been for decades, but now that the Schwartzenegger is out, can you name the governor? If you

can, I bet you’re in the minority.

Beyond that, America is a global superpower, the likes of which has never existed before in history. Their local politics have global implications, and that is rightly what they pay attention to.

It hurts to be in a position where you’re disadvantaged, but I’d rather be realistic about it than pretend that it puts us Canadians on some kind of moral high ground, because sooner or later, that’s going to reveal some ugly truths about ourselves.

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New sports facility comes with hefty price tag

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Merritt’s newest sporting facility and concession building is now open, but it came at a cost well over budget.

On Sunday, representatives from the City of Merritt and the Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse Association officially opened the lacrosse box — which has multi-sport capabilities — with a ribbon cutting ceremony, but the facility’s final price tag is more than $750,000.

The bid from the project’s lead contractor Ice Developments came in at a cost of just $511,700.

The city initially borrowed $698,000 from the municipal finance authority for the project, and then added another $30,000 to the project from reserve funds and council approved $25,000 to upgrade the lighting system to LED lights.

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manager Ken Ostraat told the Herald the total cost has yet to be determined because more costs are coming in.

City of Merritt leisure services manager Larry Plotnikoff said there were cost overruns that pushed the total above what was budgeted.

The city experienced unforeseen challenges such as having to dig deeper into the ground based on the results of geotechnical tests. “A lot of clay and organics were intermixed in pockets,�

Plotnikoff said. “A lot of the area had to be dug down to a level almost twice as deep as what we had originally anticipated, and then that had to be filled before we could pour the concrete.�

Ostraat said there were additional costs for rebar and concrete because of this.

Heavy rainfall on Saturday presented an opportunity for those who gathered at the

ceremony on Sunday to see how water and snow are removed from the playing surface — by sweeping the liquid through openings in the side walls called scuppers.

Plotnikoff said the city will maintain the facility, but cautions residents to use it at their own risk on days where the weather may hinder its use.

He said the city will conduct daily maintenance checks, but the onus will be on the public to keep the facility in good condition.

Merritt Mayor Neil Menard described the opening of this facility as “absolutely awesome.� “[This is] a big project that’s completed and one that I think will be used morning, noon and night,� he said.

Menard said it should attract more lacrosse teams and tourists to the city.

Nicola Valley Thunder regulation games, however, are not ready to be played here.

Coaching cordinator for the Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse Association Bernard Manual Jr. said if more seating and regulation score and shot clocks are brought in, the facility will be able to accommodate lacrosse games and tournaments.

At the moment, the facility can accommodate team practices.

Manual said the facility will help grow the game of lacrosse in the community.

The concession and washroom building has its water, sewer, electrical and gas lines hooked up, but some appliances still need to be installed in the kitchen.

The city acquired $40,000 in the form of a grant from the provincial government that will enable the purchase of new appliances instead of used ones for the concession’s kitchen, which the city would have looked for had they not received the provincial money.

The washroom has been operational for a month and the lacrosse box hours of operation are 9 a.m. to dusk every day for public use.

Anyone wishing to book the facility can do that through the Civic Centre.

The beach volleyball courts were relocated from the site where the lacrosse box now sits, to a spot in between Central Park and Rotary Park.

Ostraat said the lacrosse box is the size of an NHL rink, meaning it’s bigger than the one in the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

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Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club awaiting rezoning approval

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A zoning amendment bylaw has passed its third reading at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, moving the Quilchena course one step closer to reopening for play this season.

The bylaw will likely be back at TNRD for approval at the board’s next meeting today, at which point work can begin at the exclusive golf course outside of Merritt.

The rezoning will apply to the course’s bed-and-breakfast style cottages, which were originally zoned as residential buildings.

The TNRD determined they should have been zoned as commercial facilities.

Once the work on the facilities is underway, work will begin in earnest on the course, too.

Garnett said the club has continued to maintain Sagebrush throughout its closure, in hopes of opening later this season.

“It will take three or four weeks to get it fully ready,” Garnett said. “But, it will take at least that long to get the rest of the work ready anyway.”

Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club will likely open under a new ownership group. The current owners — Four for Fore Investments Ltd. — have been pursuing a sale.

Garnett said a sale agreement is close, but added the purchasers are waiting for the work to be finished and the

Without the proper zoning, the club has been unable to rent out the facilities and has not opened for play in 2015.

Once the bylaw has been approved by TNRD, the club will be able to take out building permits for the work needed to bring the buildings into compliance with the commercial building code.

The three buildings, which will provide accommodation for 24 visitors, will allow golfers to visit the Quilchena course for overnight stays, opening a new market with which the club hopes to raise revenues.

Sagebrush president Bob Garnett said the extent of the work needed won’t be known until the rezoning has been approved.

rezoning to be approved by the TNRD before finalizing the transaction.

He declined to name the prospective owners.

Last September, Langley-based Newmark Group was expected to become the new owner of the course, but that deal never closed.

Four for Fore consists of the four original investors behind former PGA pro Richard Zokol’s idea of an exclusive golf club catering to the business elite.

Last year, Zokol filed a lawsuit against course owners for what he alleged are unpaid design fees, while the ownership quartet filed a counter-suit regarding some of the $42 million it has spent on Sagebrush.

In court filings last year, Sagebrush said it was losing up to $125,000 per month.

Under the new leadership, a clubhouse will be added and other finishing touches addressed, changes Garnett said the current owners aren’t able to make.

“That has been our big issue,” Garnett said. “We haven’t had the clubhouse and been able to attract the broad group of people necessary to bring the course to the break-even point.”

The food-service facilities at the course will also need to be approved by the Interior Health Authority, though Garnett said the IHA has been on site and he doesn’t anticipate any major issues.

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Weather wreaks havoc, but more is forecasted

By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Merritt may not be out of the woods yet when it comes to the wet stuff.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Nicola Valley, after about 20 millimetres of rain fell in about an hour last Saturday.

Merritt received another 15 millimetres of rain on Sunday.

The thunderstorm watch is in place for much of the B.C. Interior.

Meteorologist Doug Lundquist said the southwest Interior will likely see more thunderstorms this week, although it may not necessarily be the Nicola Valley that’s hit again.

“We’ll warm up and dry up a bit for a couple of days, but it looks like towards the end of the week or weekend there’s more chance of severe weather,” Lundquist said.

These thunderstorms can be quite localized, he said.

Lundquist said there are precautions to take to prepare for this type of severe weather.

“People should check their infrastructure, make sure culverts are cleaned out, ditches are working properly,” Lundquist said.

Public works manager Sean Boven advises people to clear any catch basins they see plugging up in front of their homes.

Lundquist also said people should make sure the gutters on their homes are cleaned out.

If hail returns, cover up whatever you can that is exposed to the elements, and stay indoors if there is lightning.

The meteorologist is predicting there won’t be much wind associ-

Meteorologist Doug Lundquist said the southwest Interior will likely see more thunderstorms this week, although it may not necessarily be the Nicola Valley that’s hit again. ated with any storms coming to the region this week, and will more likely consist of heavy downpours of rain and localized flash floods.

Saturday’s thunderstorm in Merritt brought marble-sized hail, swirling winds, thunder, lightning and heavy rain that flooded streets, but Merritt was left with an insignificant amount of damage.

A few homes along Merritt Avenue were reported to have experienced minor flooding in basements.

Juniper Drive from the cemetery to Highway 8 was closed down as the fire department and city crews tended to a mudslide that covered about half a lane.

No one was hurt in that mudslide.

There were also power outages throughout most of the city that lasted about three hours after the storm hit.

Lightning struck and ignited a tree about one kilometre west of Merritt, which the Ministry of Forests responded to, fire chief Dave Tomkinson said.

Boven said public works will be dealing with cleanup from the storm for the next few days.

“The intensity of that storm was something else,” Boven said.

Farmer hit hard Lucas Handley, owner of 3 Bar Farms on Tomkinson Road in the Sunshine Valley

experienced a mudslide that buried the wheels of vehicles on the property and covered about an acre of land in mud two feet deep.

Handley said the mudslide caved in the doors of his garage and flooded the floor.

“We were supposed to be planting, but we saw the rain coming and headed in and waited it out. [The] next thing you know we see a river coming down the hill,” Hadley said.

He then spent his Sunday digging out his Camero, which had become encased in dried mud that rose almost halfway up the doors and filled in the car’s undercarriage.

He said no one was hurt, and his crops are still in good shape.

“I think we got off pretty lucky,” Handley said.

State of emergency in Cache Creek The nearby community of Cache Creek was not so fortunate.

The thunderstorm that struck the community of 1,000 on Saturday caused major flooding of homes and roadways, shut down highways, damaged trailers and covered the community in mud and debris.

Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta issued a state of emergency on Sunday, and various properties have been placed under evacuation order, impacting about 40 people, while

another 80 residents are under evacuation alert.

Their fire department remains operational and the initial assessment of their water and sewer system shows no sign of damage.

Cache Creek, as well as Merritt, Logan Lake, Lytton and ThompsonNicola Regional District areas M, N, I and E have been approved for disaster financial relief assistance from the provincial government.

Qualifying home owners, residential tenants, farmers, small business owners and charities who were unable to obtain insurance to cover disasterrelated losses can apply through Emergency Management BC for up to $300,000.

Lundquist said these thunderstorms happen every year, and midMay to the beginning of July is the monsoon season for the southwest Interior.

He said this year, however, warm water in the pacific ocean this year has contributed enhanced thunderstorms.

“That adds more moisture and more energy to the storms then we usually would expect this time of year,” Lundquist said.

He said people can check Environment Canada’s webpage for weather warnings and radar as other precautionary measures.

As of Wednesday, an evacuation order remains in place for the Cache Creek region.

Friends & Neighbours Anne Rodschat: 42 years of service Anne Rodschat has been a volunteer with the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary for 42 years.

She moved to Merritt from Germany 47 years ago and has become quite familiar with the community over the years.

When she began volunteering she was a single mother with three small children.

She started doing the children’s section at the thrift shop and enjoyed seeing customers coming in and getting something special for their kids.

Anne Rodschat, an immigrant from Germany, has volunThe smile on the teered at the auxiliary for 42 years. Submitted photo children’s faces when they received somegrowing support that macy manager in thing from the thrift Seattle. it has received over shop always made It has brought the years. her day.

Anne a lot of joy When Anne’s In addition to to see her daughter youngest daughter doing the children’s spending time at the was 4 years old she section, Anne has thrift shop as a child would come to the also been the thrift and continuing her thrift shop with her. shop convenor twice. interest in health Her daughter She has seen the care as she grew up. later became a hosthrift shop evolve Anne has contribpital candy striper over time, movand then as an adult, uted immensely to ing locations and the Auxiliary in her began working as a expanding its store time as a volunteer nurse at the hospital space. and her commitment in Merritt.

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All images are for display purposes only. No two offers can be combined. One offer per customer only, limit two vehicles per household. At time of printing all vehicles were available. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Dealer retains all rebates, discounts, and incentives in order to achieve prices and payments shown in this flyer. All dealer rebates, discounts, factory incentives, prices and interest rates subject to change or end without notice as new Retail Incentive Programs are announced. Vehicle offers end Saturday, May 30, 2015. *A contest will be held with respect to the Grand Prize. Contest Begins Wednesday, April 15, 2015 and ends Friday, July 31, 2015. No invitation/flyer and/or direct mail piece presented after this time will be valid. In order to be entitled to claim your prize, you must be at the least the age of majority as of April 1, 2015 and attend in person at Kamloops Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 2525 East Trans Canada Hwy, Kamloops, BC (“Event Headquarters”) on or before Friday, July 31, 2015 and present/surrender your mail piece, and answer a skills testing question. All winning prizes shall be determined by Kamloops Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, in their sole and absolute discretion. The “Grand Prize” is $25,000 in Cash or a Truck (Valued at $25,000 or less). For full contest rules and regulation, see Kamloops Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram or go on-line to www.KamloopsWinner.ca. Winner is responsible for all taxes, fees, and all registration, according to the rules of dealership and the Canada Revenue Service. **Discounts, Services or Products worth up to $1,000. Purchase may be required. Certain conditions may apply. Redemption is at sole discretion of dealer. Amounts may vary per product, service or discount. (Ω) 3 For Free offer is available on select new 2014/2015 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram models at participating dealers from May 1, 2015 to May 19, 2015 inclusive. Offer includes the consumer’s choice of: (i) three (3) bi-weekly purchase/lease finance payments up to $750 in total (inclusive of all applicable fees and taxes); or (ii) up to $750 cash discount (deducted from the purchase price before taxes). Finance customers will receive a cheque for their first 3 bi-weekly payments (to a maximum of $750). Lease customers will have their first lease payment paid (to a maximum of $250), and will receive a cheque for the next 2 payments (to a maximum of $500). See dealer for complete details and exclusions. (¥) Receive a $100 Diners card with every qualified test drive, one per household, while supplies last. No purchase necessary. See dealer for definition of qualified test drive. 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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS RAWHIDE Nine-year-old Eva Galbrith tries her hand at lassoing a makeshift calf on Friday, May 22.

102 local elemenatry students between Grades 4 and 7 got some insight into ranch life that day.

In an effort to teach kids about where their food comes from, students were given the opportunity to pet calves, learn to lasso and conduct a relay where they learned about cattle care.

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Minister seeks options to keep forests off farmland

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick says reforesting farmland in B.C.’s Interior is contrary to the intent of B.C.’s agricultural land reserve, and he’s looking for a way to put a stop to it.

British health and household products manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser Inc. has bought up more than 8,000 hectares of farmland from Prince George south to Quesnel, planting the land with trees and vowing to keep the forest on the land for 100 years or more. Local governments are concerned that long-time farming and ranching land is being lost, and farming communities will be weakened as a result.

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Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick (left) and Education Minister Peter Fassbender hand out fresh vegetables to children at a Victoria classroom this week, to mark 10 years of providing local produce to schools. B.C. government photo

viously that a 2011 requirement for the Agricultural Land Commission to approve covenants for longterm reforestation of farmland would be required before such lands could be used

as carbon offsets for the European carbon market. But a Reckitt Benckiser spokesperson confirmed the company isn’t attempting to claim or trade carbon offsets, so it won’t be seeking a covenant from the

ALC. That leaves Letnick looking for another way to stop the loss of farmland.

“What I’ve been advised is that while they’re not claiming for offsets, they’re using

it in their publicity to show that they are doing something that’s environmentally good to offset the negatives that they have back at home,” Letnick said in an interview Monday.

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stated plan to keep the farmland in forest “flies in the face of the [Agricultural Land Commission] Act and the intent of the act, and we will need to look at our options,” Letnick added.

According to Reckitt Benckiser’s website (www.rb.com/ourresponsibility/trees), the company’s B.C. planting project is part of a program to make its global operations carbon neutral for the period 2006-2017. More than seven million trees have been planted and the goal is 10 million trees by next year.

Staff at the Bulkley Valley Regional District contacted Reckitt Benckiser after its first purchase of lands around Vanderhoof in 2010, expressing concern about “centrally located and productive” land being alienated

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The company makes popular products such as Woolite fabric softener, Calgon detergent, Lysol and Clearasil skin cleanser, which are sold around the world. Its B.C. program is called RB Trees for Change.

“RB does not intend on registering any covenant on title to the lands it has acquired in British Columbia that would restrict the use of such lands,” said Lynn Kenney, communications director for North America. “Instead, Trees for Change is a program we have developed to meet our own internal targets for environmental sustainability.”

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FLOWER POWER Jennifer Rotvold and her daughter Peyton plant one of 900 marigold flowers that were placed around the front yard of the Olde Merritt Courthouse on Saturday.

WATER TOUR The TNDR and Merrit public works department hosted an open house last weekend, with tours of the water treatment facility, and composters for sale. Staff said last year’s tour brought in only a couple of people, whereas this year saw a steady stream of curious citizens. David Dyck/Herald

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Immigration issues beyond health authority’s control From Page 5 He said he was disappointed with a seeming lack of enthusiasm on the part of the IHA to help him get back to Merritt.

Immigration issues, however, are beyond the health authority’s control.

Ross also said the IHA doesn’t seem interested in helping Lali’s wife obtain a visa, but pointed out the onus is essentially on the immigrating individual.

“The individual almost has to be their own advocate,” Ross said.

Ross said he doesn’t think Interior Health has the mandate to invest its energy in the immigration of an American veterinarian.

“It isn’t that easy a job for IH to get into the business of immigration,” Ross said.

The IHA plays more of a guiding and assisting role with out-of-country doctor applicants, he said.

Ross said the IHA has been aware of doctor Lali, but unaware of the complexity surrounding his wife immigrating to Canada.

“It’s been a complicating factor,” Ross said.

Ross pointed out that unfortunately they are also up against the recruiting power of an American health organization in this situation.

Lali has up to the first week of June to decide whether or not to sign a contract in Oregon.

“It’s a tough thing to commit to the uncertain process of coming back to Canada when Americans can say “Here’s a job for your wife, here’s a job for you, this is how much you’ll make and we want you to sign this three-year contract,” Ross said.

MP for OkanaganCoquihalla Dan Albas has heard of Lali’s situation and said he’s

is working to help him resolve this issue.

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Lower leg pain should be taken seriously If you get pain, redness, and swelling in the back of the knee or calf for no apparent reason, do not ignore it.

DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Over the past 19 years of practicing as a chiropractor in Merritt, I have come across many patients who were complaining of pain at the back of the lower leg.

However, I specifically recall a few of them that had lower leg pain, but they could not recall doing anything to their leg that might have injured it.

In addition, all three of them had a

history of high blood pressure, smoking, and a relatively sedentary lifestyle.

As with any patient with a new complaint, I examined their problem area carefully.

Typically, a patient who I see in my office with pain in his or her leg is related to an irritated or “pinched” sciatic nerve in their low back or pelvis.

When this nerve becomes irritated, it can refer pain down the leg, even as far as the toes. This is commonly called “sciatica.”

Interestingly, these

people did not appear to have anything wrong with their low back and the leg looked slightly red and swollen.

The strength of the calf muscles in their lower legs were tested and appeared normal.

Contracting the calf muscles didn’t seem to aggravate or increase the calf pain either.

The only way their pain was reproduced was by palpating deep within the calf muscles or bending their ankle backwards so their toes pointed upwards.

This made me think of another possibility.

Although chiropractors are trained to recognize this other possible problem, it was not something that I could treat.

Each of these patients was referred to their medical doctor for further diagnostic tests.

As suspected, each of them had a large blood clot in the deep lower leg veins.

The blood in the veins is under less pressure and can form clots easier, particularly in sedentary people with cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood

Luckily, all three of these patients were referred back to their medical doctor and received proper and timely treatment that dissolved the blood clot and there were no serious complications.

The point of this article is that if you

pressure and smoking.

When there is a clot in the vein of the lower leg, the blood in the foot and ankle cannot travel back up the leg as well, resulting in swelling and pain.

However, this was the least of these patients’ problems.

If a small piece or fragment of the blood clot broke off, it would be carried with the flow of the blood through the blood vessels.

Eventually, this fragment of the blood clot could obstruct blood flow as these blood vessels get smaller in size.

This could happen in a lung, the heart, or even the brain.

Regardless of where the fragment ends up, the results are potentially deadly.

get pain, redness, and swelling in the back of the knee or calf for no apparent reason, do not ignore it.

Even if you think it is just an irritated sciatic nerve, have your chiropractor or medical doctor examine it right away.

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These kinds of consequences are manageable. They are little nudges that remind us that we must stay on top of these things.

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Putting off things like mammograms, prostate screening, and annual physicals is at best unwise, and at worst, dangerous.

Putting off losing weight or quitting smoking just means

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3rd Annual Ty Pozzobon Invitational goes this Saturday

By Ian Webster

been to the World Finals in Las Vegas,” Pozzobon said.

The competition will descend upon Merritt from far and wide with all four Western provinces represented, five Americans in the line-up, and even a pair of cowboys from Down Under in attendance — Kiwi Adam Jamison and Aussie Josh Birks.

There’ll be a new champion of the Ty Pozzobon Invitational this year as two-time winner Chance Outlaw from Hamburg, Arkansas is unable to attend and go for the three-peat.

The list of bulls for this year’s event is an impressive one. Topping the mountain of beef is Prescott Bull’s Proper Ripped, who took Outlaw to victory in Merritt two years ago with a 92-point ride.

“He’s a real handful, and only be ridden three times in his last 14 outings,” Pozzobon said. “We have him as our bounty bull, which is a new feature this year.

The winner of the shortgo (who will take home over $6,000) will have a chance to try and ride Proper Ripped and earn an additional $2,500.

He just has to stay on for eight seconds to get the extra money. It should be pretty exciting.”

Other notable bulls scheduled to make an appearance include Wild Hogs’ Rockaholic (90 for Byrne in Prince Albert, Sask. two weeks ago) and Prescott’s Smoke Show (86 for Zane Lambert in Nipawin, Sask. and 88.5 for Besplug in Lethbridge, Alta. this year).

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The third edition of the Ty Pozzobon Invitational PBR, slated for this Saturday at the Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds in Collettville, promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Which is saying something. In its first two years of existence, the event drew record crowds of close to 3,000 wildly enthusiastic rodeo fans on each occasion.

“We’ve got some great cowboys and some awesome stock coming again this year,” said Merritt’s own Ty Pozzobon. The 23-year-old native of the Nicola Valley continues to shine on the professional bull riding circuit — racking up wins and thrilling audiences.

The 2015 lineup once again features a who’s who of bull riding stars, including three cowboys (Aaaron Roy, Tanner Byrne, Dakota Louis) from this year’s Built Ford Tough Series, the world’s top bull riding circuit, and seven of the top 15 competitors in the CPRA, including current points leader Tyler Thomson from Black Diamond, Alta.

Thomson (2008) is just one of four former Canadian champions scheduled to perform at this year’s Ty Pozzobon Invitational, along with Tanner Girletz (2006), Chad Besplug (2011, 2013) and Scott Schiffner (2012).

Schiffner, a three-time Worlds finalist, is also a 12-time competitor and two-time winner at the Calgary Stampede, the World’s richest rodeo.

“Over a half dozen of these cowboys have

2015 TY POZZOBON INVITATIONAL May 30 - Merritt, B.C. Competitors

1. Aaron Roy, Asquith, Saskatchewan 2. Ty Patten, Strathmore, Alberta 3. Tyler Pankewitz, Ponoka, Alberta 4. Tanner Byrne, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan 5. Brock Radford, Dewinton, Alberta 6. Todd Chotowetz, Major, Saskachewan 7. Cawl Braithwaite, Bluffto, Alberta 8. J.W. Parsonage, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan 9. Ty Pozzobon, Merritt, B.C. 10. Adam Jamison, New Zealand 11. Tanner Hugh Henderson, Caroline, Alberta 12. Dusty Ephrom, Kenosee Lake, Saskatchewan 13. Tanner Girletz, Cereal, Alberta 14. Shane Peters, Delburne, Alberta 15. Dakota Louis, Browning, Montana 16. Wacey Finkbeiner, Ponoka, Alberta 17. Cody Ford, Stanfield, Oregon 18. Matt O’Flynn, Quesnel, B.C. 19. Jesse Kardos, Newport, Washington 20. Jordan Hanson, Okotoks, Alberta 21. Tyler Thomson, Black Diamond, Alberta 22. Cody Coverchuk, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan

flippin’ bull riding action in the ring, there’s plenty of other exciting entertainment to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

“We’ve got the pyrotechnics to kick things off again,” Pozzobon said, “as well as a beer garden a 50/50 draw and no fewer than four bull fighters. The mutton bustin’ with the youngsters was so popular last year that it’s back, and we’re adding a boys’ steer riding at one of the intermissions, too.

“The giant jumbotron

is also back, so everybody can see instant replays of all the rides,” Pozzobon added, “and of course, we’re all set for another huge after-party at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, put on by the Merritt Centennials hockey club.”

The Ty Pozzobon Invitational organizing committee has again arranged for free shuttle service from the Travelodge and arena to the rodeo grounds before the event, and free shuttle service after the show to both the arena and the

Travelodge.

This year’s bull riding format will once again see all the riders compete once each in the preliminaries (known as the long-go). The top 10 scorers will then move onto a short-go (championship round) for a share of the over $15,000 in prize money.

Once again, Pozzobon comes into his own Invitational in good form and looking for a win. Since recovering from a concussion sustained last fall, and having surgery in the

23. Josh Birks, Coonamble, Australia 24. Shay Marks, Sunny Brook, Alberta 25. Chad Besplug, Claresholm, Alberta 26. Scott Schiffner, Strathmore, Alberta 27. Zane Lambert. Westbourne, Manitoba 28. Garrett Afton Green, Meeting Creek, Alberta 29. Clint Johnson, Baker City, Oregon 30. Thor Hoefer II, Priest River, Idaho 31. Lane Cork, Quesnel, B.C.

off-season for a sports hernia, he’s successfully ridden 11 of his last 15 bulls – a pretty good record in a sport where a 50% average is consid-

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SPORTS Merritt Golf and Country Club Ladies’ Day Results - May 19 1st Flight

1st Low Gross 2nd Low Gross 1st Low Net 2nd Low Net

Diana Lorenz Maureen Lorenz Lynne Price Audrey Niehaus

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Shirley Emmerick Sharon McIvor De De Connolly Joan Negrin

48 49 34 36

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Angela Texmo Iris Hodson Marg Gillespie Jean Hill

51 53 33 34

Ladies’ Four-Ball - May 23 (13 teams) 1st Low Net 2nd Low Net 3rd Low Net 4th Low Net

Esther Blackmon & Carla Bacon Sharon McIvor & Teressa Nahanee Elaine Lane & Barb Puga Lynne Price & Joan Negrin

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Men’s Four-Ball - May 24 (20 teams) 1st Low Net 2nd Low Net 3rd Low Net

Dan Hildebrand & Dick Curnow Jimmy Isaac & Al Fokishima Tom Scott & pat Grmley Jim Irving & Rick Mettler Cole Yurkowski & Chris Jarvis

GARTHWAITE AND FRENCHY WIN AT CLOVERDALE 63* 63 64 64 64

* First-place tie broken by retrogression

Mammit Lake cowgirl Katie Garthwaite and her 11-year-old mare FC Guys Prime Time (a.k.a. Frenchy) were in great form at the Cloverdale Rodeo on the May long weekend. In the ladies barrel racing competition, the pair rode to a first-place finish in Saturday’s second performance with a scorching time of 16.260 seconds. The following afternoon, an even better clocking of 16.159 seconds was good enough for third place. “She was really fresh and ready to go,” Garthwaite said of her horse. “I was quite surprised since we haven’t been doing much rodeoing yet this spring. She just worked.” Overall winner of the three-day competition, and $22,000 richer, was Garthwaite’s good friend and frequent traveling companion, Julie Leggett from Kamloops.

Garthwaite credits Leggett with helping her get through some challenging times — on and off the horse. “She’s always very positive and supportive,” Garthwaite said. “She’s helped me to be more mentally tough.” Photo courtesy of Craig Hodge

LIFE IS A SLICE (Left) Merritt’s Bhavinder Bansi executes one of his patented slice drop shots during the men’s singles tennis tournament on the weekend. Bansi went on to defeat Pavitar Dosanjh 8-1 in a pro set final. A total of six Merritt & District Tennis Club members took part in the friendly one-day competition.

This weekend, the club is hosting a doubles tournament, with the men’s and women’s events on Saturday and the mixed doubles on Sunday. Everyone is welcome.

For more information on the MDTC and its activities, contact Harbans Sandhu (250-378-5687) or Diane Quinn (250-378-4501). Ian Webster/Herald

THUNDERATION! The Nicola Valley Thunder midget lacrosse team played a pair of home games on the weekend. On Saturday, three goals by Keyton Laupitz powered the Thunder to an 8-1 victory over the visiting Penticton Heat. Other Nicola Valley scorers were Fred Ware (2), Tom Girard, Anthony Tulliani and Holden King. Sunday, it was the Thunder’s Caleb Hartwig (above) who notched the hat trick in a narrow 8-7 loss to the first-place Kelowna Kodiaks. At one point in the game, the Nicola Valley team was down 6-1 before mounting a furious comeback in the third period. Also finding the back of the net for the Thunder on Sunday were King (2), Ware and Girard. The NVMLA is gearing up for an exciting eight-team novice and peewee tournament on the June 5-7 weekend. Ian Webster/Herald

B.C. HIGH SCHOOL RODEO RESULTS Merritt - May 9-10 Saturday Barrel Racing 7. Resa Stoltzfus 18.033 sec.

18. Brooke Gabara 19.156 sec.

Cutting 1. Resa Stoltzfus 71 pts.

Goat Tying 5. Resa Stoltzfus 10.1 sec.

Pole Bending 11. Brooke Gabara 24.12 sec.

Team Roping 1. Resa Stoltzfus & Tylee Cooper, Vernon 17.9 sec.

Sunday Barrel Racing 11. Resa Stoltzfus 18.287 sec.

16. Brooke Gabara 18.686 sec.

Cutting 2. Resa Stoltzfus 70 pts.

Goat Tying 8. Resa Stoltzfus 14.5 sec.

Pole Bending 10. Brooke gabara 22.447 sec.

19. Resa Stoltzfus 26.274 sec.

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The Iceman Cometh Merritt’s Luke Pierce signs on with Kootenay of the Western Hockey Leaguee

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The news came as no surprise really. He’s just too good of a coach.

An emotional Luke Pierce made it official on Tuesday. His six-year tenure as the head coach and GM of the Merritt Centennials is over.

Pierce, 31, has accepted the position of head coach of the Western Hockey League’s Kootenay Ice, based out of Cranbrook. His contract is for three years beginning with the 2015-16 WHL season.

Pierce will be the seventh head coach in the Ice’s distinguished 17-year history. He takes over from Ryan McGill.

“The Western Hockey League has always been the most realistic next step for me,” Pierce said. “I’ve had conversations with other WHL teams in the last couple of off-seasons, but it’s never been quite the right fit.

“I think that’s what got me the most excited after talking to Ice General Manager Jeff Chynoweth and going down to Cranbrook.

It just seemed like a fantastic fit for us as a family with three young children.”

Pierce said that he

became aware of the available head coaching position in Kootenay through a long-time friend.

“I got a text message from my old coach at Royal Military College in Kingston, Jim Hulton.

He went on to be an assistant coach with the Florida Panthers, and is currently the head coach of the Tri-City Storm in the USHL. “We’ve stayed in touch over the years, and I’ve leaned on him a lot because of his knowledge and experience.

I’ve always thought of him as the best coach I ever played for.

“He had heard about the change in Kootenay and contacted me to see if I was interested. Jeff is Dean Chynoweth’s brother and Dean and Jim had coached together at the World Juniors.

Jim said that he could put in a good word for me.”

Kootenay first contacted Pierce at the beginning of May and had him send down a resumé and some background information.

“Jeff and I had a really long discussion that first night on the phone,” Pierce said.

“I really liked what I heard from him, and his honesty. He was very up front about everything.”

On the Wednesday before the Victoria Day long weekend, Pierce drove down to Cranbrook.

“We sat down and talked all day Thursday, and then again by phone on Tuesday of last week,” Pierce said. “[Jeff] told me they’d be making their decision by this Monday, and on Tuesday, he called and offered me the job.

“In hindsight, it was a pretty short time frame, but at the time, it seemed like an eternity.

Everything goes through your mind. It was a stressful couple of weeks.

“This is a great opportunity for my family and me,” Pierce

stated in a press release issued by the Ice. “Kootenay has been one of the most successful WHL franchises for the past 17 years. I intend on keeping the strong culture and tradition going despite the expected roster turnover.

Hard work gives you a chance to win, and we will definitely be a team that competes each and every game.”

“Luke is one of the bright young coaches coming through the system,” Kootenay’s Chynoweth said in the same press release. “He has coached in Merritt, which is very similar to Cranbrook in terms of his teams achieving

on-ice success despite the obstacles faced as a small-market team.

“In speaking with numerous hockey people throughout this process, there was one common theme: his teams come to play and work hard every night, while most importantly getting better as the season progresses.

“Patience and teaching will definitely be needed as we turn over the majority of our roster and ice one of the youngest teams in the WHL this year.”

Pierce has been the head coach and GM of the Merritt Centennials since November of 2009. During that time,

his teams have amassed a 168-111-21 regularseason record and qualified for the playoffs all six years. He was chosen the BCHL Interior Conference Coach of the Year in 2012-13, and was an assistant coach for Team Canada West at the 2014 World Junior A Challenge.

“I feel very fortunate to have been the head coach of my hometown team, and want to thank all of the Centennials’ fans, volunteers and partners for their support,” Pierce said. “I especially want to thank (Centennials director of hockey operations) Brian Barrett for his role in helping me grow as a coach and for his constant belief in me.

I consider him a great friend and an invaluable mentor.”

In response, Barrett stated that he always knew that Pierce would at some point be plucked away from Merritt and the Centennials’ organization.

“It speaks volumes to Luke’s ability, his dedication and his understanding of the game that this opportunity has come about. I’ve been in contact with all of the club’s board members and they’re all happy for Luke.

“I know that Luke wanted badly to win a championship for this team and this community, but his hands were somewhat tied by our inability to spend money like some teams do.

The odds were stacked against him,” Barrett

said. “ I’m confident that things will work out for him. Luke is a tremendous young man.”

Pierce is not the least bit daunted by the jump directly into a headcoaching role in major Junior hockey.

“Most people assume that an assistant coach’s position in the WHL is the next logical step in the progression,” he said. “I’m not really sure that I ever resigned myself to that. I feel confident in my ability to be a head coach in the league. I understand that it is a huge challenge and a big leap. Am I ready and confident enough to do it? Yeah.”

Pierce concedes that he has plenty of research yet to do, and lots of people he wants to talk to who have been in and around the WHL and can help him to better appreciate the differences and nuances.

Having Chynoweth in Cranbrook is a huge bonus according to Pierce.

“Jeff has been there for 17 years, and has seen some great coaches move on — Mark Holick, Cory Clouston, Kris Knoblauch, and so on. I’m going to learn a lot from him.”

Pierce is the first to admit that leaving Merritt, his hometown, will not be easy. It’s where he and his brothers grew up, and where his three young boys have called home.

“It’s meant everything to have gotten my coaching start here.”

Merritt Youth Soccer Association

WEEK 6 SCORES

MYSA’S U-11 BOYS COMPETE AT SLURPEE CUP The Victoria Day long weekend saw the Merritt Youth Soccer Association’s U-11 boys’ team take part in the annual Slurpee Cup tournament in Kamloops. The Merritt team played games against Port Coquitlam, Terrace and Kamloops in the three-day event. (Above, second from left to right)) Merritt’s Cameron Nichols, Lucas Schmid and Zach Dixon work the ball upfield between a pair of Port Coquitlam opponents. Over 130 teams from throughout B.C. and Alberta took part in this year’s Slurpee Cup. Ian Webster/Herald

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Nicola Valley cowboys and cowgirls shine at 100 Mile Little Britches Rodeo LITTLE BRITCHES RODEO - 100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - MAY 16 - 17 NICOLA VALLEY RESULTS Saturday Sunday Junior Girls Gracie Garthwaite Ayla Goss

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SADDLE WINNERS The Nicola Valley’s Armoni McRae (left) and Gracynn Bose were winners of the senior boys and senior girls all-around titles respectively at the Little Britches Rodeo in 100 Mile House on the May 16-17 weekend. A total of 13 young cowboys and cowgirls from the Merritt area attended. Merritt’s Little Britches Rodeo is scheduled for July 18-19. Photo submitted

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6th Annual Beta Sigma Phi Laureate Gamma Psi Garage Sale

Conayt Elders Drop In Centre

Saturday, May 30, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 2025 Castillou Crescent. Proceeds toward school scholarships and other charities.

Tuesday & Thursday Mornings, 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon, 2164 Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just come out and visit!

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

Annual Pancake Breakfast and Yard Sale

Baillie House Fresh Strawberry Sales

Sunday May 31 at Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola, 9-11:30 a.m.

Delivery date will be June 6 for buckets of fresh BC strawberries. Already chopped, hulled and ready to use. There is no waste. Deadline is May 30. Strawberries must be preordered. For more info call 378-0349.

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

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

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

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

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.

SCOTT WOODS AND HIS BAND Fiddling in the key of... eh? An incredible live show celebrating great Canadian fiddling styles and symbols of our culture that truly makes us Canadian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Step Dancing

by Canadian Open Step Dance Champion, Family Humour, Championship Fiddling. Sunday May 31, 7 p.m. at the Merritt Civic Centre. Tickets at Blackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pharmacy and Baillie House or 1-855-7268896. More info: Trinity United Church, 250-3785735.

Elks Bingo Every Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Doors open at 12 p.m.

Merritt Country Run Seeking Volunteers

Looking for Volunteers

Enthusiastic volunteers needed for the morning of the Merritt Country Run, Sunday, June 14, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Duties may include park set-up, course monitoring, tending water stations, and cheering! Call 250-315-3234, email merrittcountryrunvolunteers@gmail.com or visit merrittcountryrun.ca

The Red Cross can help you with your medical needs. If you struggle with finances you can loan medical equipment for a donation. Phone and leave message 250-378-3269.

Garage Sale The Nicola Valley Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute is having a garage sale Saturday, July 4, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. We are raising money for a local bursary and would appreciate any items donated, items in working order please. No clothing. Sale will be at 1455 Quilchena Ave. For info please call 378-2305.

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Many jobs available please call for schedule of events and work days.

If you have items to donate, drop off dates at the Fair Building as below or any afternoon on Yard Sale Dates. Please do not leave items at the gate.

This year we will respectfully decline donations of mattresses, VCRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, expired car seats, and exercise equipment. Any yard sale days donations welcome until Aug 1. Saturdays 3 - 5 p.m. May 9 & 30. June 13 & 27. July 4 & 25.

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Phyllis Elizabeth McCusker August 31, 1923 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 20, 2015

Phyllis lis passed d away efully on Wednesday ednesday peacefully May 20, 2015 in Merritt BC in her 91st year. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Frank of 68 years. Phyllis will also be sadly missed by her daughter Lois (Dave) Alexander of Fairview AB; grandchildren Jeff (Nyree) Alexander of Williams Lake BC, Mindi (Shawn) Forsyth of Fairview AB and Jody (Josh) Hostetler of Nanton, AB; her great grandchildren Haley, Mackenna & Ethan Alexander, Jordana & Madison Forsyth, and Macgregor, Faith, Kianna, Quinn, Brielle &, Anya Hostetler; sister-in-law Sylvia Dow of Portland Oregon; great nephew Torin Don-Walhood; nieces Elaine Wilson & Sue (Dan) Walhood. She is pre-deceased by her Son Chuck McCusker, her brother Robert and nephew Donald Dow. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday May 29 at 1pm at Nicola Evangelical Free Church, Merritt BC with Pastor Narayan Mitra presiding.

Following the service there will be a time of fellowship in the Fireside Room.

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Myrna Marie HAM Jan. 17, 1939 - May 20, 2015

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Mom. Myrna passed away peacefully May 20, 2015. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on January 17, 1939. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years, Mike and four children Cheryl, Dawn, Mike (Debbie) and Tara (Brent); grandchildren Jadine, Jason, Bryton, Justin (Amy), Aleisha, Leah, Shayne, Blayne and Madison; great grandchildren Jeremy, Hayley, Trent and Braylan; her sisters Vi and Lavern and her former sons in law Tony, Roger and Reagan.

Myrna and Mike enjoyed many winters in Arizona and many summers were spent Ă&#x20AC;shing near Logan Lake. She was very proud of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

No service by request. A family gathering will take place.

Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Special thanks to Dr. Soderberg and the staff on 7 North at the Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC You will never be forgotten We pledge to you today Your memory is within our hearts And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where you shall stay.

Ruby Evelyn Stewart (Harwood) August 11, 1926 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 16, 2015 Ruby passed away R peacefully on May 16, 2015 at Pleasant Valley Manor in Armstrong, BC at age 88.

Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spirit lives on with her 5 daughters, Judy (Artie), Wendy, Linda (John), Barbara (George), and Joan; her 10 grandchildren Becky, Bud, Kim, Kevin, Jeff, Scott, Chad, Lisa, Bonnie and Bodi; her 13 great grandchildren Kyla, Laci, Halle, Cheyenne, Nevaeh, Tyler, Wyatt, Coryn, Danielle, Dylan, Sara, Autumn, Kayla and her great great grandson Hunter.

Ruby was predeceased by her granddaughter Jennifer Johnston her parents Harold and Mable Stewart and her 4 sisters and 2 brothers.

Ruby was born in Liberty, Saskatchewan on the family wheat farm. She married Elton Harwood in 1946 and they moved to Vancouver. In the summer of 1962, the family moved to Nicola Canford when they bought the Kinvig ranches that became Harwood Hereford Ranch. Ruby resided in Merritt for 42 years until the Tradewinds home had a Ă&#x20AC;re in October 2004. Ruby then moved to Kamloops, Kelowna and then to Armstrong.

Ruby was a stay-at-home Mom devoted to her family.

She enjoyed playing scrabble, crossword puzzles and watching the BlueJays games.

Thank you to the staff at Pioneer Square, Pleasant Valley Manor and Dr. Kutche for their compassionate care.

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Customer Service Experience Enjoys working in a team environment Strong time Management Detail orientated Cash Management Computer, math and communication skills Sales quotations Lumber and building material experience Shipping, receiving and purchase order systems knowledge â&#x20AC;˘ Willing to train Join the team by e-mailing a copy of your resume and cover letter to pmhbc01@gmail.com or stop by and drop off a resume at Home Hardware Merritt.

We would like to thank all those who apply; however, we will only be contacting those candidates that we believe will be a successful Ă&#x20AC;t in our organization.

Leadership and Management Opportunity!

Nooaitch Indian Band is a First Nation organization located in the beautiful Nicola Valley, west of Merritt.

Band Manager The successful candidate will be working with the Chief and Council; will have post-secondary education, formal training, professional skills and management experience, preferably within Band Administration, and to be responsible for: â&#x20AC;˘ Providing effective management and organizational leadership skills and knowledge in governance. â&#x20AC;˘ Managing the overall operating, Ă&#x20AC;nancial, capital, economic development and program affairs including health and wellness. â&#x20AC;˘ Facilitating the development of formal plans, including strategic, capital, Ă&#x20AC;nancial programs and economic development. â&#x20AC;˘ Implementing and facilitating development of policies â&#x20AC;˘ Proposal writing experience â&#x20AC;˘ Working in partnership with Chief and Council and employees to provide holistic and effective services to the community.

We offer a competitive compensation package. Appreciate submissions of resumes, and only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please forward your resume with references to: Nooaitch Indian Band c/o Executive Assistant 2954 Shackelly Road Merritt, B.C. V1K 1N9 Telephone: (250) 378-6141 ext. 113 Fax: (250) 378-3699 Email: Christine@nooaitch.com Resumes will be accepted until May 29, 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 pm.

3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Help Wanted

CASUAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Contractor Sales/Administration

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We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Interior Community ICS - Merritt is currently hiring casual Services

Community Support Workers for our Community Inclusion program which supports adults in the community living with disabilities.

This role will work closely with individuals to set goals to broaden their skills and experiences. A Community Support Worker certiĂ&#x20AC;cate and one year related experience is required. Must have valid class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, own vehicle, and safe driving abstract. enriching lives

Email resumes by May 31st to: careers@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Visit our website at: www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca

Advertising Designer Aberdeen Publishing South - Oliver, Osoyoos region

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Auctions

Lots

HORSE & TACK AUCTION Friday June 5th 2015 @ BC Livestock in Kamloops Tack 4:30 Horses 6 PM To Consign Phone 250-573-3939

Fully serviced, ďŹ&#x201A;at city lot in great location. Build or bring your own home. 2916 Telemon Pl. Sale Priced at $55,000. Call Greg at FAIR Realty. 778-581-4950

Property Management

Rentals

MERRITT 1988 Quilchena Ave.

May 19, 2015

Apt/Condo for Rent

KENGARD MANOR

Garage Sales 6th annual Beta Sigma Phi Laureate Gamma Psi Garage Sale. Sat. May 30. 8am to noon. 2025 Castillou Crescent Proceeds towards school scholarships and other charities.

Garage Sale: Sat & Sun. May 30 & 31. 2040 Birch Ave. 8am to 4pm daily.

1 bdrm Suite. $700 plus hydro.

bedroom apartments.

2 bdrm Bsmt Suite. $850 including utilities.

F/S, heat and hot water included.

Starting at $625/mth

2 bdrm Bsmt Suite. $700 including utilities.

2 bdrm duplex renovated. $700 plus utilities. 3 months FREE RENT.

Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent

For appointment call

250-378-9880

Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; containers as low as $2,200.

Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Carpenter Wanted.

Erect Purgola, No Painting, No Digging. John 378-6138

1 bdrm Apt. $575 plus hydro.

Spacious 1 & 3

McGoran Place Block Yard Sale. Several families taking part in this event.Saturday May 30th. 9am to 1pm.

Misc. Wanted

1 bdrm Apt. $600 including heat.

2 bdrm duplex. $700 plus utilities. (X2)

VIBE APARTMENTS 1&2 bedroom apartments References required.

NO PETS, NO SMOKING. 250-280-7644

3 bdrm townhouse. $850 plus utilities.

3 bdrm duplex. $950 plus utilities.

2 bdrm Sandpiper Unit. $750 plus hydro 1 bdrm Suite in Lower Nicola. $600 plus hydro.

2 bdrm in 6plex in Lower Nicola. $600 inc utilities (x2) 1 bdrm in 4plex in Lower Nicola. $700 plus hydro.

250-378-1996

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Coins, Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Estates Chad: 778-281-0030 in town.

Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager:

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Lynda Etchart

Description: We are seeking a team player with professional attitude to work and learn in a fast paced, business environment.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must be self motivated and have the skill set to design multiple media products, including on-line advertising and special projects. Strong interpersonal skills are required.

If you are the person who can shine in a competitive atmosphere this job is for you !

Please submit your resume, four work samples and cover letter to: Linda Bolton Managing Director Aberdeen Publishing South lbolton@aberdeenpublishing.com

PART-TIME CHILD CARE ASSISTANT The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Therapy and Family Resource Centre has a permanent part time position available for our Supported Child Development program at our Merritt location.

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Please submit resumes to: Sarah Morrison "ENJOJTUSBUJWF "TTJTUBOU Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Therapy & Family Resource Centre .D(JMM 3E ,BNMPPQT #$ 7 $ 3 &NBJM TNPSSJTPO!LBNMPPQTDIJMESFOTUIFSBQZ PSH 'BY

Salary starting at $19.14/hr Thank you for your interest in this position, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

TRADESMAN - PAINTER Applications are invited for the position of Painter with School District No. 58, (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt.

This is a 12-month per year, 7.5 hours per day position. Salary and beneďŹ ts will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement.

OUR VISION: Flourishing communities in a sustainable watershed.

For information regarding qualiďŹ cations, please refer to the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website under Job Code # 985442.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset.

Applications can be submitted on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Employment/Support Staff/Job Code # 985442, and follow the prompts provided or apply directly at the School Board ofďŹ ce, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, BC. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until June 4, 2015, are to be forwarded to:

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 8:15am Location: Brambles Bakery and CafĂŠ

Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263

The meeting is open to the general public.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, call Elizabeth (250-378-4087) or email: admin@nwcrt.org

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Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Room & Board

NICOLA APARTMENTS

Rooms to rent and/or room & board. $400/mon. for room.

Room & board negotiable.

Seniors or working person preferred. Contact Doug or Donna at 250-378-5688 or douggdixon@yahoo.ca. No alcohol or drugs. No Parties

Clean Bachelor, One and Two Bedroom starting at $575/month.

HYDRO INCLUDED NO PETS

ask about the MOVE IN BONUS! 250-378-9880

Homes for Rent 2 Bedroom House for Rent $900 month.Walking distance to downtown. 1349 Parcel Street Phone Sue. 378-9880 4 Bedroom House Includes washer, dryer, fridge, stove and Utilities. Large fenced yard with storage shed.

Close to schools, town & bus route. Pet friendly, upon approval. $1,600 month.

Available June 1st.

250-378-0887 5 Bedroom Executive Home 4 full bathrooms, den, 2 storey house located on Bench with large yard and spectacular view. No pets. Available August 1st. (250) 378 - 6394

Suites, Upper For Rent: 3bedrm Upstairs, Newly Renovated house. $1,000/mth 604-454-4731

Your Local DENTIST

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Servvin Servi ing g all citizens of Merritt aand surro s rroundin nding g areas

3 bdrm 1 1/2 bath townhouse on quiet cul-de-sac. Pets neg. $995 incl. gas. 250-682-0844

1999 Voght Street

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY!

Transportation

ACCOUNTANT Why St S Stress re when you can bring it to the Best We are a full-service accounting ďŹ rm serving clients in Merritt and South Central British Columbia. Our team is dedicated to providing our clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of ďŹ nancial and business needs.

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Working person requires a town house or house to rent beginning July 1 or August 1st.

Rural area preferred. Contact after 5pm. 1-867-695-2042

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

Want to Rent

1988 Chevy Camper Van Fully Loaded. Furnace/Fridge $6,000 or obo. 250-378-4640

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Town-House For Rent 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, New Paint & New Flooring.

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Shingles, Metal, Torch-on & Cedar Serving Merritt & Area for 15 yrs

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

Joe: 250-315-5580 Sam: 250-315-5065

PYRAMID EXCAVATION CORP. WILL BE DOING UNDERGROUND STORM SEWER INSTALLATION AND ROAD REPAIRS ON LINDLEY CREEK ROAD AND MIDDAY VALLEY ROAD STARTING ON MAY 28 FOR AN APPROXIMATE DURATION OF ONE MONTH. The purpose of this notice is to inform you of typical nuisances involved with projects of this type. The roads will be closed. Access to your property may be disrupted as we install the deep storm pipe, but will be kept to a minimum. We will notify you prior to restricting your access.

As with construction projects of this type, there will be noise, possible vibrations from the compaction equipment and minor dust. Please ensure that any valuables that may be susceptible to vibration or falling are secured or removed until construction is complete. Please also inform your children of the dangers of heavy equipment, and have them stay out of the construction zone.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will endeavor to complete the project as quickly as possible. If you require assistance or have questions, you can contact our site supervisor, Mat Perkins at 250-463-1203, or our ofĂ&#x20AC;ce at 250-808-8052.

FRANKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S M MEECH CHANICAL SERVICE OLD OR NEW WE HAVE WARRANTY APPROV ED MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYONE

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MECHANIC

DENTIST

FREE CONSULTATIONS 2 FULL TIME DENTISTS & ORTHODONTIST ON SITE 250-378-4888 to book your appointment.

2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9

www.dentistryatmerritt.ca Dr. Sunil Malhotra

2026 Mamette Avenue

250-378-1322

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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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Be sure to give us a call if you want to reserve your advertisement in this spot.

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CONTRACTING

CLEANING SERVICES 250-378-9410

Your C Co onstruction SPECIALISTS Let our experts help you with all your Trucking, General Excava tions, Utility Installations, Etc

â&#x20AC;˘ Irrigation Activation â&#x20AC;˘ Spring Yard Clean-Up â&#x20AC;˘ Aerating â&#x20AC;˘ Thatching â&#x20AC;˘ Seeding â&#x20AC;˘ Fertilization â&#x20AC;˘ Turf Installation â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Parking Lot Sweeping REASONABLE RATES, while using customers time efficiently

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FINANCIAL ADVISOR Need help to create a plan to enjoy the life you desire today, & tomorrow?

David L. Brown is here for you â&#x17E;ŁPersonalized Retirement Plans â&#x17E;ŁDetailed Risk Analysis â&#x17E;ŁInsurance & Estate Planning â&#x17E;ŁStrategic Retirement Analysis & much more CFP CertiďŹ ed Financial Planner x CPCA CertiďŹ ed Professional Consultant on Aging

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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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ELECTRICAL

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WINE MAKING FFOR THE ULTIMATE WINE EXPERIENCE, VISIT THE WINE PRESS Quality products, friendly service!

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MAIN LOCATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE 2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt

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

Phone: 250-378-2332