6 • THURSDAY, February 24, 2022
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VIEWPOINT
EDITORIAL
New face in town
IZAIAH REYES HERALD EDITOR
Allow me to introduce myself. Hello! I think this is the best word to start our relationship off. My name is Izaiah Louis Reyes, and I am the new editor for the Merritt Herald. You will be meeting me every Thursday when you read the paper so I figured you should get to know me better. I am 26 years old and a recent journalism graduate from Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. I am a Filipino who loves food and sports. If you ask me what sport, I would say boxing and basketball. If you ask me what food, I would say anything that’s good! When I moved here in Merritt for the job, I had to leave my mom, dad, and brother back in Calgary. Ironically, I left them only to join a new family of four with the Herald. This is my second time moving away from home and I knew it would be a tough adjustment, but I know this is what it takes for me to grow and better myself. Family is an important concept to me and I would love to make Merrittonians a part of mine as I begin this new journey. I want to know more about this town and its people. We all have a story, and I would love to hear and share yours! I am very thankful that our Publisher, Theresa Arnold, decided that I should be given this role. I know that Jake Courtepatte, my predecessor, has given you great quality work throughout his tenure and I am planning to do the same.
Publisher Theresa Arnold publisher@merrittherald.com 250-378-4241
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