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A single occupant was taken to hospital with burns. Jody Tait Loewen/Submitted photo David Dyck THE MERRITT HERALD
Merritt Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) was called to a house on the corner of Clapperton Avenue and Orme Street yesterday morning (Aug. 5) to suppress a fire that was already in full blaze when they arrived. According to Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson, the blaze injured one. “One occupant of the building had been taken to the hospital with some burns and smoke inhalation,� he said Wednesday morning. BC Emergency Health Services confirmed the patient was taken to Kamloops in critical condition. A total of 19 firefighters responded, with the ladder truck and engine. Don Loewen, a neighbour, said his family heard the sirens at around 5:30 a.m., and his son, whose bedroom faces the now decimated home, told them it was on fire. By then the fire department had already arrived, and had it out within minutes. “It was very efficiently and professionally done, for sure,� he said. [The house] definitely looks gutted from this standpoint, we’ll have to investigate further,� said Tomkinson. Fire investigators will now look into the cause.
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Westerly wildfires causing smoky skies in Nicola Valley
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Strong winds have brought smoky skies to Merritt from wildfires burning to the west of the Nicola Valley. The BC Wildfire Service says it’s received many reports and questions about smoke in areas of southern B.C., particularly in the Nicola and the South Thompson. However, none of the wildfires burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre have caused the smoke that’s settling in the local valleys, fire information officer Kelsey Winter told the Herald. Wildfires burning on the west coast of the province are the sources of the smoke that’s settled here. “[The smoke] hasn’t been able to lift up into the upper atmosphere yet, so right now we’re just socked in from those fires on the coast,” Winter said. There are currently no active wildfires in the Merritt Fire Zone. The last was the fire that broke out in a wood waste pile at a hogfuel plant in Lower Nicola last week. That fire has since been extinguished. At the moment, no smoky skies advisory has been issued due to the smoke, Winter said. While that could change, she said the fire centre is expecting some rain in the Merritt Fire Zone today that could help clear up the smoke. The smoke in the Nicola Valley is coming from fires on the coast settling in valley bottoms around the B.C. Interior. It is also drifting in from fires such as the Wood Lake fire near Harrison Hot Springs, and the Cougar Creek fire west of Boston Bar. The Wood Lake fire was discovered on
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The Wood Lake fire near Harrison Hot Springs is responsible for some of the smoke around Merritt. BC Wildfires photo
Sunday about 20 kilometres north of Harrison Hot Springs and has grown to an estimated 650 hectares in size as of Wednesday morning. On its webpage, the BC Wildfire Service stated the fire is suspected to have been humancaused, and 135 firefighters along with nine helicopters are attacking it. Although it’s burning in a “much-used recreational forested area,” the BC Wildfire Service states it isn’t a threat to homes or structures, and the fire is currently burning northward away from Harrison Hot Springs. Some nearby campers, however, were moved out of the area. The fire is not contained at the moment.
The Cougar Creek wildfire, south of the Nahatlatch River, was discovered a month ago and is 45 per cent contained. It is nearly 2,900 hectares in size and 77 firefighters along with four helicopters are working to extinguish it. Winter said the wildfire danger rating is currently extreme in the Merritt Fire Zone and the expected rain is only about one to three millimetres, meaning it won’t do much to drop the fire danger rating. The BC Wildfire Service is advising the public that if they spot a column of smoke — not general haziness — or a wildfire, please report it immediately by calling *5555 or 1-800-6635555.
Council approves Double D makeover Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
The Double D Inn is getting a makeover. The 17-bed motel, located along Nicola Avenue at the western entrance to Merritt, will undergo renovations this fall. Expected to be complete by November, the renovations include three
new rooms, new landscaping, new siding, doors and windows, and a residence for soon-to-be caretaker Steve Ahuja, whose father owns the business. The motel will also be renamed the River Inn. To accommodate the new rooms, a second floor will be built atop one of the three buildings the motel consists of. Last Tuesday, city
council approved a development permit needed to complete these renovations. A report to city council stated this project will improve the overall image of Merritt’s western gateway and be appealing to residents and visitors. “It’s going to clean up that side of town for sure,” Ahuja said. Merritt Mayor Neil
Menard said that the Double D Inn has looked like an “eyesore” in the past and suggested staff inform the owner to keep the motel looking neat, emphasizing that it’s one of the first buildings one sees when driving into Merritt from Highway 8. Once the new rooms are in place, Ahuja said he plans to have the existing ones renovated in
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phases. “The whole building’s going to get renovated,” he said. “All new furniture, T.V.s, kitchens, washrooms.” The Double D Inn was built in the 1960s Ahuja said. He said the renovations will cost approximately $350,000 and the motel is in need of a facelift.
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•Water use restricted on Coldwater Responding to a continuing Level 4 drought, the province has placed a temporary water use restriction on the Coldwater River.
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As opposed to donating the stereotypical can of cranberry sauce to the food bank, Merritt residents can give fresh garden vegetables.
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2014 annual report: fire rescue services The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regular council meeting agenda for July 28, 2015 Looking towards 2015 For the Merritt Fire Rescue Department, the operational tempo for 2015 is expected to increase over former years as the department migrates to FDM Elink Software in our Fire Dispatch Center located at Kamloops Fire and Rescue. The new software will simplify dispatching to first responder medical emergencies when ambulance paramedics are delayed. It does this by integrating BC Ambulance incident information with our fire department’s dispatch system. The result will be proper allocation of resources and improved fire department response times to first responder medical emergencies within our community. A continued goal for 2015 is to increase the focus towards prefire planning of major industrial sites within our community and to work with their staff to ensure their emergency preparedness. Since being delegated the management of the Municipal
Emergency Program, the demand for training, planning, input, project management and public education continues to increase as the program develops. The city has received grant funding to host emergency operations center logistic function training for key personnel in the fall of 2015. The training division will focus their efforts on expanding firefighter knowledge through technical instruction beyond that of the regular training program.
The Department intends to host courses pertaining to emergency vehicle operations, fire service instructor, fire officer program training, advanced level auto extrication and hazardous materials response; plus, complete the certification of additional medical first responders. The department will work to meet the new requirements of the British Columbia Fire Service minimum training standards for both firefighters and fire officers. Final evaluations of
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firefighters for NFPA Firefighter II certification will occur in the winter of 2015. The continuation of the fire service work experience program (WEP) is considered a priority to ensure an adequate level of service is provided. WEP firefighters enhance the response of the city’s paid-oncall firefighters who find themselves with less time available to respond to emergencies during day-time working hours. The MFRD is confident the WEP will
remain viable in future years. Constant interest is expressed by candidates willing to relocate to the City of Merritt after completing training in various fire academies in colleges across Canada. Their efforts are focused on gaining firefighting experience as they pursue a career in the fire service. The WEP continues to offer the citizens of Merritt an enhanced level of service at a nominal cost. (See the full report at www.merritt.ca)
Watering restrictions Expanded watering restrictions are now in E effect until September 30th or further notice. effe WATERING IS ONLY PERMITTED during the following days WATE and times (and this includes soaker hoses):
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ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and SUNDAY! Sprinkling violations will result in a $50 ne 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 re protection. With your help we can insure that this resource continues to ow 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. Sprinkling violations will result in a $50 ne for each offense.
Please call (250) 378-8628 for more information.
Next council meeting: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca
You’re Invited! to meet with Mayor Menard on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in August between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street. Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.
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.
HELP KEEP MERRITT’S BOULEVARDS AND LANES CLEAN 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.
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IN THE SHADOW OF A MOUNTAIN The Rockin’ River Music Festival has restored the country music festival scene in Merritt Lower ticket sales, but also fewer police incidents compared to Mountainfest
Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
Despite losing money and selling fewer tickets than expected, Rockin’ River Music Festival organizer Kenny Hess was still happy with its outcome. “A lot of people left very, very happy, so we feel on a musical level it was an extreme success,” Hess said. Over the course of the four-day festival, a little less than 25,000 tickets were sold, he said. “We would have liked to [have] hit 35,000 over the weekend,” he told the Herald. Saturday, when Dierks Bently played, saw the largest crowd at the festival site with an estimated 6,500 people, Hess said. He said the festival wasn’t financially successful, costing about $1.8 million, up from the average of $1.3 million it cost to hold the event at its former location in Mission, B.C. Hess said the numbers were good enough to suggest the festival has the potential to be as big as the former Merritt Mountain Music Festival, but can be maintained as a family event. “There was a lot going on that the kids really enjoyed and the parents still had a great time,” Hess said. Kids under 12 were allowed in free of charge. RCMP Sgt. Norm Flemming said the festival had a reasonably well-behaved crowd. “We didn’t have anything untoward ongoing and didn’t have any horrific problems like we may have had in the old days of the Merritt Mountain Music Festival,” he said. Flemming said police responded to 150 calls for service between last Thursday and Monday, with only about 10 per cent of them coming from the festival site for drug or alcohol related incidents such as drunk in public calls. Hess said he believes this festival left a positive mark on the community and has high hopes for its return next year. Musical acts are already being lined up to play at the 2016 Rockin’ River Music Festival, which has a 10-year lease in place for the festival grounds, Hess said. Country musician Sam Hunt has been confirmed for the 2016 lineup “He’s the hottest thing in country music,” Hess said. “When you talk to anybody, he’s the guy everybody expects to be the biggest artist out there next year, so we’re pretty happy about that,” Hess said. The Rockin’ River Music Festival found a new home in Merritt after outgrowing the Mission Raceway Park. This site is bigger and has more campsites than the one in Mission, but the turnout this year was similar to the crowds of about 20,000 people Hess said the three-day Mission festival attracted over the course of the three-day event during the six years it was held down south. Last October when organizer Kenny Hess announced the festival was coming to Merritt, he told the Herald he hoped to see the event draw about 15,000 people per day to the site — totalling 60,000 over the course of the long weekend. Despite the slow start, the Rockin’ River Music Festival is the new sheriff in town replacing the famed Merritt Mountain Music Festival, which was held in Merritt for the last time four years ago. At that festival’s peak in 2005 it had an attendance of approximately 148,000 people and featured Tim McGraw as the headliner. Mountainfest’s attendance waned in the following years, however, with only 12,000 people showing up
Festivalgoers equipped with cowboy hats take in opening night of the Rockin’ River music festival in Merritt. Michael Potestio/Herald
in 2009. The festival needed 18,000 paying customers to make a profit in 2009, and lost money in 2008 and 2009, according to an article in the Vancouver Sun. The Merritt Mountain Music Festival was cancelled for 2010 after a 17-year run, but was brought back to life for what would be the last festival in 2011. Hess, who performed at Mountainfest himself, said he thinks the festival world has advanced considerably since the days of the old festival. “Now, artists make all their money touring, they don’t make money off records, so there’s so much more planning, so much more thought, there’s so much more information available,” Hess said, noting when Mountainfest was in its heyday, the Internet wasn’t. Hess said that thanks to the Internet he can learn from festivals around the world. “I can watch the shows on the Internet, I can look at their site with Google Maps and see how they set it up,” Hess said adding that Mountainfest didn’t have that advantage. Tourism Nicola Valley president Anoop Sekhon said the economic boom the former Merritt Mountain Music Festival had on Merritt was evident during its time. “Everybody looked forward to that month, it was a huge month,” he said. “Everybody knew about Merritt, everybody knew about the festival,” he said noting the Walk of Stars program owes its existence to that festival. “It left a small legacy,” Sekhon said. He said he hopes the Rockin’ River Music Festival will reach the same heights the former one did. Hess said he believes the Rockin’ River Music Festival will be bigger and better than the Merritt Mountain Music Festival because he’s been able to learn from the former festival’s mistakes and accomplishments. “We have a beautiful road map in front of us,” Hess said. “If I [didn’t] think that I can get bigger than what it used to be, I wouldn’t be here right now,” Hess said.
Merritt Timber Supply Area Timber Supply Review Public Open House The province’s chief forester will be setting a new allowable annual cut – the maximum volume of timber available for harvest each year – for the Merritt TSA later this year. Section 8 of the Forest Act lists the factors that the chief forester must consider when determining an allowable annual cut. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations staff have been collecting and analyzing this information and the key findings are summarized in a discussion paper that is available for public review. An open house has been scheduled as outlined below to provide an opportunity for members of the public to review the discussion paper and to ask questions. Public Open House Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Room #2, Merritt Civic Center 1950 Mamette Avenue, Merritt, B.C. Public feedback on the discussion paper will be considered by the chief forester before the new allowable annual cut is determined. The discussion paper provides the results of the timber supply analysis, including a base case harvest forecast. It also describes the geography, natural resources and current forest management practices of the Merritt Timber Supply Area. The public review and comment period for the Merritt Timber Supply Review began with a news release on July 22, 2015. Comments will be accepted until September 23, 2015. The discussion paper can be viewed at: https://www.for. gov.bc.ca/hts/tsa/tsa18/index.htm (look for the words “Discussion Paper” in blue). For more information about the open house contact: Bruce D. Walter, R.P.F. Stewardship Officer / First Nations Relations Cascades Natural Resource District. Email: Bruce.Walter@gov.bc.ca Telephone: (250) 378-8421. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to the public upon request.
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The shot heard round the world The famous writer and thinker G.K. Chesterton once said “Wherever there is animal wor- David Dyck ship there is In between human sacriTHE LINES fice.” That sentiment rang quite true again last week, when a lion was killed, by all accounts illegally, unsurprisingly in Africa (where humans die consistently and in rather large quantities — an irony lost on many). I don’t want to minimalize the tragedy. Overhunting is killing off lion populations, and the lack of legitimate rule of law in many African countries makes poaching easy. In fact, it’s a miracle the Minnesotan dentist was even caught. But caught he was, and the way folks on this side of the world reacted to it left old Chesterton’s words ringing in my ears. The grim prophesy would have been realized, too, if PETA had their way. The radical animal rights group said they’d like to see the good doctor charged, tried, and “preferably hanged” if convicted. It would be funny if they weren’t so serious about it. Charge him, yes. Make the man pay the consequences for his thoughtless actions. But hang him? We don’t even have that legal recourse with the worst criminals any more. And now a week has passed and it’s not even in the headlines any more. Something else will be loudly disseminated over brunch tables everywhere. God is in His heaven, and all is ripe for hot takes in the world.
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Biosolids and prions: a deadly combination Editor: I wonder if the honourables Clark and Polak truly do not know, or know but choose to ignore, the issue of biosolids and prions. They certainly believe that pathogens are destroyed in the treatment process of producing biosolids. However, they could not be more wrong! The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Water Research Compendium 2009-2014 lists prions eight times as an emerging contaminant of concern in sew-
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age sludge (biosolids), wastewater effluents and manures. There is a rising concern precisely because the prions are not destroyed in the biosolid “treatment” process. “Pathogen” is a term used to describe an infectious agent such as bacteria, parasite or prion that causes disease in its host. A prion is a small infectious particle composed of abnormally folded protein. They are the only known infectious agents that do not contain DNA or RNA but do cause progressive neurodegenerative conditions. These misfolded proteins do
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not multiply in their original host organism. It is when the prion moves from their original host to a new living host that they begin their deadly journey. Prions affect the brain structure by acting as a template, inducing proteins with normal folding to convert to the abnormal prion form causing progressive neurodegenerative conditions such as chronic wasting disease (CWD), bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or mad cow disease) — seen in cattle and livestock — and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) seen in humans and now believed
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to cause Alzheimer’s Disease. All known prion diseases, collectively called transmissible spongiform encephalopathy’s (TSEs), are untreatable and fatal. Current research suggests that the primary method of prion infection in animals is through ingestion. It is thought that prions may be deposited in the environment through the remains of dead animals and via urine, saliva and other body fluids. Prions may then linger in the soil by binding to clay and other minerals.
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YOUR OPINION We have the right to know what’s being put in our valley Editor: On the heels of the clear and persistent challenges in our stopping the flow of biosolids into the Nicola Valley comes the most troubling news that Huldra Silver would like to bring contaminated soils to the old Craigmont Mines site. For many of us, this news may well be a deal breaker for the remaining residents of the Nicola Valley. I came not once to Merritt to live, but twice. In the late 1970s, Merritt was a welcoming place for me to begin my career in social work. The Nicola Valley was pristine, virtually untouched by the problems of pollution and wastelands. The urban centres had not identified it as a potential dumping ground for potentially harmful waste generated by the big cities. I returned to Merritt in 1991, choosing a slightly different career path. I bought a home, brought my mother here to live with me, settled in, ran for city council, and life was good. Fast forward 24 years. I am appalled, concerned, alarmed and, quite frankly, horrified by what is being proposed for the Nicola
Valley. We as citizens have had absolutely no say in the matter of biosolids dumping, and now we are being asked to accept contaminated soils in an area that is very close to residential areas on our First Nation reserves as well as in Lower Nicola. Do we know what the contaminants are, per say? Was there any attempt by Huldra Silver to engage the residents of the valley in any consultative process? Who, exactly, is determining the “safety” of said contaminants? It seems that the Nicola Valley is being abused in a serious way by those who would not put our collective welfare first. Why don’t we just erect a massive sign on each of the three major highways saying to the offending parties, “Bring it on!” The last time I looked, we have not declared we are open for business to toxic and/or contaminated waste, nor have we been advertising that we are a massive dumping ground for hazardous waste, biosolids, and/or contaminants contained in soils. Just for the record, so that the politicians understand we are intelligent, articulate, educated, informed and motivated people; water, air and
land are part of a large ecosystem. They are interrelated in many ways. Hypothetically speaking, if the wind blows dust from a contaminated soils site, it doesn’t stop at a hundred yards, or at the declared “safe zone.” Water doesn’t know any boundaries. It doesn’t stop flowing three hundred feet from the approved “safe zone” for biosolids. Soil doesn’t know any boundaries. It feeds and sustains our wildlife, our vegetation, our livestock and us. So when I ingest a vegetable or fruit grown in soil contaminated by biosolids, or I eat meat raised on biosolids contaminated land, I am sure someone in government or public service, most likely in Victoria, will shout out that I have “safely” ingested toxins and pathogens that are “harmless” to me. Indeed. It is difficult, if not impossible, to believe what the provincial government politicians are telling us, in light of all the current research which points to a multitude of problems with biosolids as well as certain types of contaminated soils, especially soils containing PCBs. At the very least, we have a right to know precisely what is being proposed in terms of contaminated soils deposited in the old Craigmont
Mines site. With respect to the composition of biosolids, it is simply mindboggling to think of the toxic soup we put down our drains and into our sewers. It is hard to wrap one’s head around determining the “safety” of said soup. And to think that politicians will stand by their patent falsehood that biosolids are valuable fertilizers. I am more than tired of the political rhetoric regarding what is happening to our valley. I hear for all of us in terms of our safety, health and wellbeing. I am proud to be a member of the Friends of the Nicola Valley Society. I am willing to put all my efforts into stopping these egregious violations of our air, water and land by corporate interests. And if the polluting forces should triumph, then our homes and our way of life are clearly at risk. If we do not take a strong stand together, I assure you that we will eventually grieve for what has been forever and truly lost: a pure and pristine place, our beloved Nicola Valley. Bonnie M. Cowan Merritt
Research shows prion diseases are deadly From Page 6 A University of California research team, led by Nobel Prize winner Stanley Prusiner, has provided evidence for the theory that infection can occur from prions in manure. And since manure is present in many areas surrounding water reservoirs, as well as used on many crop fields, it raises the possibility of widespread transmission. There is considerable research on the uptake of prions by plants (crops or plants found in nature), which explains how the pathogen is transmitted from soil or biosolid or manure to plant to animal and or humans. Persons with prion diseases pass their prions into the sewage system through their urine and feces, and ultimately into the sludge (biosolids), which is spread on the land. What is the difference between biosolids and animal manure? Animal manure is generally raw or untreated feces
and urine when applied. Biosolids contain much more waste product such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial waste — whatever can go into our sewage system — and it has undergone treatment in an attempt to destroy pathogens. As of this date, there is no known cure for prion diseases nor is there a known simple, cost effective method for eliminating prions. It is believed that high heat incineration followed by immobilization of the ash (e.g. mix in with cement) is effective. It is certainly a wiser choice than land application of biosolids, given the mounting evidence of prion transmission. Deadly prions can enter the environment after land application of biosolids via the soil, water, or by going airborne. People who live or work near biosolid facilities are particularly at risk (see WorkSafe BC re exposures to airborne biohazards). Google biosolids and prions for more information on this subject. The Federal Sustainable Development Act (FSDA) states, “The Government of Canada accepts the
basic principle that sustainable development is based on an ecologically efficient use of natural, social and economic resources.” Canada’s environmental policy is guided by the precautionary principle and is reflected in the FSDS as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act, which states the Minister of Environment must “develop a Federal Sustainable Development Strategy based on the precautionary principle.” The precautionary principle states that: “Where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as reason for postponing cost effective measures to prevent environmental degradation.” In light of this very real danger we ask the government to stop spreading sewer-sludge — aka biosolids — on the land. Failure to act will be the death of us. Sincerely, Patricia Ray Member of Friends of the Nicola Valley Merritt
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Alleged cat killer kept in jail Allegations have not been proven, but Merritt man is accused of having strangled his spouse’s cat
A Merritt man will remain in jail after a provincial court judge refused to release him on bail following allegations he strangled his spouse’s cat in a domestic dispute. Crown prosecutor Alex Janse argued Frederick Drynock, 49, should remain in jail pending his trial or guilty plea because he was a risk to break court orders and the alleged killing of the cat showed a propensity toward domestic violence. “There’s a link between animal cruelty and domestic violence,” Janse argued. “Harm to the cat was used to control and express violence toward his partner.” The allegations against Drynock have not been proven in court. He is charged under the Criminal Code with unlawfully killing an animal and causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. The cat was sent for a necropsy as part of the investigation. Janse alleged the incident occurred on July 23, when a drunken Drynock phoned his common-law wife from a Merritt hotel, telling her he was coming home. She told him to stay away. When he arrived, she hid under a trailer. “While she was hiding, Mr. Drynock got a hold of her cat, a 15-year-old she’d had since a kitten. He told her if she didn’t come out, he would kill her
cat,” Janse said. Drynock told police the cat died of old age. Drynock has a criminal record dating from 2006 with 32 convictions, including for spousal violence. The vast majority are for failure to abide by court orders. Defence lawyer Dmytro Antonovych unsuccessfully urged provincial court judge Roy Dickey to release Drynock on bail to live with his brother in the Lytton area, where he is able to work. Dickey said protection of Drynock’s spouse and the public is paramount. “He appears to have an inability to comply with court orders,” Dickey said.
David Dyck THE MERRITT HERALD
The province is looking for public input on the upcoming timber supply review (TSR) of the Merritt Timber Supply Area, and will be in Merritt for an open house Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. at the Merritt Civic Centre. The timber supply review determines the total allowable cut per year. There is a discussion paper online for the public to review. There is typically a TSR done every ten years, however the last one was done only five years ago. “In this case, the last one was done in December of 2010, and the chief forester at that time said that as the mountain pine beetle was wrapping up its attack on the district that he wanted to get back sooner than the 10 year period. That’s why we’re back now,” said Bruce Walter, of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Cascades District. The 20-page discussion paper provides three different scenarios.
Those are what the public would likely comment on, said Walter, though any new information is also welcome. He said the decision, set to come down this December, is made independently by the chief forester. “It will take into consideration all the technical analysis, it will take into consideration the public input, it will take into consideration the First Nations consultation,” said Walter. “There’s quite a bit of stuff that goes into that determination.” Back in June, representatives from the Tolko sawmill told the Herald that if the allowable cut drops low enough, they could be looking at layoffs. Tom Hoffman, Tolko’s manager of external and stakeholder relations, said the timber supply review “will have an impact on the current industrial footprint,” Since 2010 the allowable annual cut is set at 2,400,000 cubic metres, down from 2,800,000 previously. Comments from the public are invited from now until Sept. 23, in person or online.
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Council still looking for answers from Central Park project cost overruns Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
City council will seek an independent auditor to answer questions regarding how the construction of a multi-purpose lacrosse box and concession building at Central Park skyrocketed more than $300,000 over budget. The decision was made by a 5-1 vote at their regular council meeting last Tuesday. Coun. Ginny Prowal was the lone dissenter and Coun. Diana Norgaard was not in attendance. The parameters of this audit were not pinpointed at the meeting, nor were any costs determined for one before approving a motion to have an independent audit conducted. “I’d have to work with council to define the scope of the audit and the nature of it,� said chief administrative officer Allan Chabot when Coun. Dave Baker asked how much an audit would cost. “Is it looking at whether or not invoices came in and were properly approved and those amounts were paid, or is it more looking at the process and project management and who was supposed to do what?� he asked. Coun. Prowal said she didn’t think an independent audit was the right option, preferring instead a performance review. “Something that tells us who is supposed to do what, how it came about and did everybody do their job properly,� she said. Coun. Mike Goetz, who brought the notice of motion for an audit forward at an earlier council meeting, said someone outside the City of Merritt needs to find these answers for the sake of objectivity. “The key word here for me is ‘independent,’
and the reason I said independent is because any group investigating themselves is not going to work out very well,� he said. “It may come back that council simply wasn’t involved enough,� he said. Coun. Brown said the scope of the audit could be determined as they hire someone to conduct it. She said she views the audit as one that should focus on the management of the project as opposed to reviewing invoices. Financial services manager Ken Ostraat told the Herald that if the audit is a financial one, the cost would be in the neighbourhood of $3,000. As for an audit dealing with project management would be completely different, he didn’t know what that would cost the city. “It could be five grand, it could be 20 grand,� Ostraat said. He said council would need to approve the expenditure if an audit is to be conducted. A two-page report summarizing the cost overruns came out in June and since then, Goetz said he’s been asked questions by community members. He still has unanswered questions himself, he said. The budget for the project was $753,000 and ended up costing the city more than $1 million. Broken down, there was $512,000 for the contractor’s bid, $25,000 for LED lighting, $90,000 for utilities and landscaping and there was $126,000 left as a contingency, the report stated. Numerous change orders resulted in the city spending most of the contingency fund, but the project was still under budget at that point. There was about $70,000 in cost over-
runs just to bring the concession building up to code. The original building plans only required the kitchen area of the concession/washroom building to be equipped with sprinklers and smoke detectors. After most of the building had been constructed, the city discovered that under its own bylaw, the entire building was required to have fire suppression equipment installed, contrary to the plans previously approved by the building inspection department. Major additions to the existing plumbing system, and utility installation were the
result. A mistake in the geotechnical study of the construction site, which is where the former beach volleyball court was located, sent the project costs off the rails. Pit test holes missed large amounts of silt and clay in the ground and once excavation began, these materials were found to be widespread. That resulted in the geotechnical engineer ordering the removal of a large amount of materials, in some spots digging four to five feet deeper than originally planned, leisure services manager Larry Plotnikoff said.
Extra costs totalling about $240,000 for rebar and concrete for the foundation and additional engineering costs were the result of this error.
Another $25,000 cost arose when BC Hydro changed its plans for power availability after engineers had already drawn up their own plans, the
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Friends & Neighbours John Chace, hanging up the inspector’s hat David Dyck THE MERRITT HERALD
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces dissolution of Parliament at Rideau Hall, Ottawa, for a federal election Oct. 19. The Conservative Party of Canada Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
Conservative leader Stephen Harper promised an expanded tax break for hiring apprentices Monday, as parties started an extended summer election campaign. Campaigning in Laval, Quebec, Harper announced that if his government is re-elected Oct. 19, employers will receive a credit up to $2,500 a year for wages paid to qualifying apprentices for all four years of their training. Harper’s Conservatives established the program in 2006, with a credit of up to $2,000 per year for the first two years, to encourage hiring and training. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair began his campaign emphasizing signs of weakness in the Canadian economy, with the latest statistics showing the economy contracting in the first five months of the year. “Wages are falling, incomes
are stagnant, and household debt is skyrocketing,” Mulcair said at his campaign kickoff in Hull, Quebec. “Middle-class families are working harder than ever, and can’t get ahead.” Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has also focused his campaign on middle-class voters, with a central policy of reducing tax on middle income and increasing it for the top one per cent of income earners. Green Party leader Elizabeth May began the campaign in her home riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands. Her economic platform also calls for tax increases for the highest income earners, as well as increasing corporate income tax rates to 2008 levels. The early election call increases spending limits for parties and caps it for third-party advertisers such as labour unions that have been targeting Harper. It also leaves some ridings without nominated candidates.
Another change is in debate formats, as first Harper and then Mulcair declined the traditional debate organized by TV networks. The first national debate is set for Thursday, Aug. 6, hosted by Maclean’s magazine. Among the topics will be sharp differences over Canada’s role in the international military action against Islamic State terrorists in Iraq and Syria. Harper renewed Canada’s commitment to maintain six fighter jets and special forces support in one of his last acts before calling the election. Both the NDP and Liberals are promising to end Canadian bombing of Islamic State positions. Mulcair would withdraw all military personnel from Iraq and Syria, while Trudeau supports keeping military trainers in place, with both promising increased humanitarian aid.
After just over ten years as Merritt’s building inspector, John Chace is hanging up his hat and retiring from municipal building inspection. But don’t think that means you won’t see him around. Chase’s first job as a building inspector was back in 1964, for the District of Sumas, now the city of Abbottsford. In 1975 he moved on to Mission to serve as their chief building inspector, and in 1980 he moved to Maple Ridge for the same position there. In 2000, his firm was contracted by the City of Maple Ridge to assist with their downtown revitalization program. While he was working on that, he did holiday relief for the Merritt building inspector. “Then he left and I came up here, and the holiday relief continued for 10 years,” laughed Chace. When he first started working in Merritt he did building and fire inspections, but then the fire department took over the fire inspection side of things, and he focused solely on buildings. He said the slow pace up here made the job enjoyable. “What we’d do in Maple Ridge in a week we’d do in a year up here,” he said. “Your job isn’t so much as a policeman, it’s more to help
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people build. Although codes and that are slowly changing so it’s harder and harder to be in a position just to assist people.” “Merritt’s a great little town,” he added. “We’ve got a lot of friends here. That’s one difference say between here and the big city is you make more friends in the job. Not as many enemies,” he laughed. He said that of all the places he’s worked over the course of his career, Merritt has given him some of the more pleasant experiences on the job. Now that he’s retired, he’s going to have more time for his hobbies. One of them is working on hot rods, which he does with his son and son-in-law, for racing and showing. “I’ll be able to do some of the work rather than have them do it all!” he said. He’ll also get some fishing done, but he’s always made time for that. Even before he started working in Merritt, they had a family and friends fishing derby up here. This will be the derby’s 21st year. “We take it to a different lake every year,” he said. “That’s one great thing about this place, what is the claim, we’ve got 100 lakes within an hour of downtown?” he chuckled. “It’s a little dusty, but it’s peaceful.”
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PRICE $22,500 $34,000 $34,000 $55,000 $69,500 $89,900 $99,900 $108,900 $109,900 $114,900 $115,000 $135,000 $135,000 $149,000 $149,800 $150,000 $155,000 $157,000 $159,000 $159,900 $167,500 $169,000 $174,900 $185,000 $195,000 $199,000 $209,900 $215,000 $219,900 $227,500 $229,000 $235,000 $235,000 $239,000 $246,000 $249,000 $256,900 $259,000 $259,000 $259,000 $269,000 $269,000 $269,000 $269,900 $278,000 $279,000 $279,000 $284,000
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Merritt $200,000 to $300,000 122220 3387 BOYD ROAD 130001 1475 QUILCHENA AVENUE Merritt $300,000+ 129587 2663 IRVINE AVENUE 125573 2108 CLEASBY STREET 125531 2950 MCLEAN PLACE 125552 1741 BANN STREET 127978 2052 PARKER DR 117612 1201 QUILCHENA AVENUE 127816 2930 MCLEAN PLACE 127895 2363 COUTLEE AVENUE 128338 1749 JUNIPER DR 128756 3051 HILTON AVE 129739 417 MERRITT SP BR HWY 128587 1956 SAGE PLACE 129213 2649 FORKSDALE AVE 126307 2662 FORKSDALE COURT 129329 1849 PINERIDGE DRIVE 128781 1750 SUNFLOWER AVE 129418 1702 JUNIPER DR Homes on Acreage 128882 2512 KINVIG STREET 127722 432 WILD ROSE DRIVE 129222 4960 STEFFENS ROAD 128397 1444 LOON LAKE RD CC 129461 2797 MERRITT SP BR HWY 127990 2397 TORGERSON ROAD 125585 6036 BEECH ROAD NEW PRICE 126113 311 MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY 128783 128 COLDWATER ROAD 128029 2188 SUNSHINE VALLEY RD E 128821 3793 PETIT CREEK ROAD 118481 5240 DOT RANCH CUTT OFF RD Bare Land 127721 2075 COUTLEE AVENUE 127700 2087 COUTLEE AVENUE 123431 1976 2ND AVENUE 126450 2724 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS RD 127492 1585 CHESTNUT AVE 127496 1620 CHESTNUT AVE 127497 1630 CHESTNUT AVE 128105 4217 FALCON CREST DR 128104 4207 FALCON CREST DR 127815 2488 SPRINGBANK AVE 121605 2730 EAGLE CRESCENT 124901 396 WILD ROSE DRIVE 125633 1305 FIR AVE 122077 2701 PEREGRINE WAY 126000 3435 D’EASUM ROAD 127607 2299 BURGESS AVE 128081 328 COLDWATER AVE
PRICE $294,990 $299,000 $309,900 $312,000 $315,000 $317,000 $319,900 $329,000 $329,900 $330,000 $348,000 $353,000 $375,000 $375,000 $385,000 $449,000 $469,000 $475,000 $489,000 $309,000 $419,000 $485,000 $519,000 $565,000 $579,000 $625,000 $700,000 $818,000 $875,000 $1,638,000 $1,895,000 $40,000 $40,000 $47,000 $49,990 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $78,000 $79,000 $82,000 $85,000 $92,500 $98,000 $99,000 $129,000 $145,000 $185,000
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Merritt $200,000 to $300,000 127723 6357 MONCK PARK ROAD 126788 2556 ABERDEEN ROAD 127952 120 GOLDEN QUILL TRAIL 129746 2980 PANORAMA DRIVE 129555 11615 KAMLOOPS MERRITT HWY 127274 1926-52 NICOLA AVENUE 127935 2208 COYLE ROAD 128274 3901 PETIT CREEK ROAD 128532 DL3520 MILL CREEK ROAD Commercial 1949+1951 COUTLEE AVENUE 125287 122580 2152 NICOLA AVENUE 124886 2008 QUILCHENA AVENUE 128860 1938 QUILCHENA AVENUE 125491 2175 NICOLA AVENUE 124749 2551 PRIEST AVE 129726 417 MERRITT SP BR HWY SOLD 128538 1898 BLAIR STREET 122729 2076 COUTLEE AVENUE 127420 1601 WILSON ST 119521 1988 NICOLA AVENUE 126768 2302 CLAPPERTON AVE 126112 311 MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY Logan Lake 125291 347 POPLAR DRIVE 128340 316-279 ALDER DRIVE 127405 306-279 ALDER DRIVE 129209 217-308 CHARTRAND AVE 129026 67-111 CHARTRAND AVE(Business) 125072 307-400 OPAL DRIVE 125939 29 TOPAZ CRESC 128450 21 TOPAZ CRESC 125603 3 AGATE DRIVE 127481 38 BERYL DRIVE 128983 244 JASPER DRIVE 125620 31 BRECCIA DRIVE 129866 154 PONDEROSA AVE 127593 415 OPAL DRIVE 129838 424 OPAL DRIVE 124218 403 OPAL DRIVE 127547 412 JASPER PLACE 129549 250 DOGWOOD CRESC 123631 227 BIRCH CRESCENT 128445 21 GALENA AVE 130190 203 BASALT PLACE 128502 13-15 JASPER DRIVE 128310 329 BASALT PLACE 126843 131 LEA RIG CRESC 127415 308 BASALT PLACE
PRICE $189,000 $198,000 $244,000 $250,000 $275,000 $325,000 $450,000 $475,000 $499,000 $75,000 $80,000 $80,000 $150,000 $220,000 $299,999 $375,000 $419,000 $455,000 $589,900 $590,000 $624,000 $700,000 $37,900 $49,900 $65,900 $89,000 $89,900 $110,000 $114,900 $124,900 $125,000 $179,990 $184,000 $199,900 $199,900 $204,900 $210,000 $217,000 $219,000 $220,000 $224,900 $225,900 $229,000 4249,500 $279,900 $288,000 $297,500
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COUNTRY RETURNS TO MERRITT
Wrapping up its first year in the Country Music Capital of Canada, the Rockin’ River Music Festival saw nearly 25,000 people attend the four-day event. Country music stars such as Lady Antebellum (left), Dallas Smith (bottom left), Tebey (bottom right), Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (top), Twin Kennedy, Big & Rich (bottom middle), The Boom Chucka Boys (right) and Ridley Bent graced the stages to usher in a new era of country music in Merritt, four years after the Merritt Mountain Music Festival packed up. Although ticket sales weren’t as strong as organizer Kenny Hess was hoping for, he said it was a good start to something that he’s confident will continue to grow. Musical acts are already in the process of being booked for next year, as American country music singer Sam Hunt has already been confirmed.
Photos by Michael Potestio and David Dyck See page 13 for more
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The shepherd Psalm meeting soul’s summer drought created the refugee phenomenon have made many people aware how very vulnerable anyone can be at any time.
Individuals and groups are easily displaced by the power of the gun from the only spot they call home.
The cry of many arises, “Where are you, Lord?” Yet there is much evidence of people’s continuing trust in
God. Every time people emerge from a national crisis, they cannot help acknowledge that God had intervened on their
behalf. From reports of current revivals in Africa and Asia, that prayer has assumed a new sig-
nificance in those continents even in the face of insecurity.
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NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH The plight of millions of migrants and refugees languishing in camps in Serbia, Hungary, Italy or Greece, awaiting passage to safe havens in northern Europe, has recently been making headlines. Scarce food, water, and shelter is creating panic situations in which caregivers are finding themselves as helpless to render assistance as the migrants themselves looking for it. Christian relief agencies have always been on the vanguard to meet human exigencies. In the current situation, they are trying to overcome mountains of physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. While the world watches and acts to meet the devastating effects of the warravaged Middle East or drought-stricken Africa, many hearts still cling in faith to God in view of the promises He has given in His Word. Promises such as those in Psalm 23 might sound hollow to the migrants sitting in the blazing sun and waiting for their meagre rations, but they still hold true in the face of all of life’s odds. Psalm 23 is popular in Africa and Asia, as it is all over the believing world. The metaphor of the shepherd is vivid and appealing to a people in close touch with their domestic animals — both traditional pastoralists and farmers in rural communities. Insecurity has many faces. There is food insecurity due to natural and socio-political factors. Individuals and communities are under constant threat of war due to political turmoil. The precarious national and regional situations that have
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Comfort can be found for those in distress From Page 14 To see how often normal life is maintained in the midst of serious calamities shows the confidence people have in a God who promises not a bed of roses but His presence and protection from the ultimate defeat by evil. “Even though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” God’s presence with His suffering people is more reassuring and comforting than anything else. He is the shepherd who stretches out the staff and pulls out of the mire the one sheep that needs him most, the shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep.
Under human leadership alone — political, civic, and even ecclesiastical — the ordinary person is at the receiving end of a lot of injustices. The knowledge that God does not sleep keeps believers alive in spite of the assassinations, intimidations and strong-arm tactics used by those who claim their rights as human beings.
That hope perseveres, in spite of living in a society in which “man eats man.” Many can say with the psalmist that the Lord is their shepherd because He has led, fed, given peace that passes understanding, and even gives cause to laugh at impossibilities. Anyone in a dangerous and vulnerable situation can testify that God fulfills His
promises just as we need, not as we expect. By crying to God in desperation or by simply trusting Him to help find a way out of danger, we can find Him faithful. God indeed has a way of spreading a table in the presence of one’s enemies. When faith is tested in many life-and-death situations, and the individual can
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Are you prepared for a day on the water? (NC) Boating is one of the most popular summer activities in Canada. Whether at the cottage or planning a trip out with family or friends, it is important to keep in mind the safety procedures involved in a successful day on the water. Each year there are around 100 boating related fatalities in Canada. Here are some safety tips that will help ensure a safe and fun day out on the boat: • Always wear your lifejacket or PFD while on or near the water. • Take a boating safety course. Learn the basics of boating safety and understand the “rules of the road.” If operating a motorized boat, get a Pleasure Craft Operator Card or another approved form of operator competency. Remember to bring your proof of competency with you on board. • Be prepared. Check that you have all required safety equipment onboard, that it works well and is within easy reach. If you find missing or broken equipment, fix or replace it before you go. • Make sure that your boat, if powered by a motor of 7.5 kW (10 hp) or more, has a pleasure craft licence. This licence is free and is good for 10 years. In an emergency, Search and Rescue personnel can use this number to access information about your boat 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Check local weather forecasts and be ready to change your plans if the weather turns bad. • Know the waterway. Reefs, stumps, rocks, changing water levels and sandbars are some hazards you need to know about. Carry local marine charts, if available, or ask someone who knows the waterway well, about any hidden hazards. • Give someone you trust a sail plan that includes where you are going and when you will be back. • Check your fuel supply. Remember the rule: one-third to go, one-third to return and one-third in reserve. • Follow the guidelines for weight and passenger limits listed on its compliance label. • Always wear a Canadian-approved lifejacket while boating. It could save your life. Make sure it fits properly and that all buckets, straps, zippers and fabric are in good condition. • Stay sober. In Canada, operating a boat while impaired is dangerous and illegal. Have fun, but remember: a little preparation today can prevent a boating emergency tomorrow. To learn more, please visit the Transport Canada Office of Boating Safety website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety.
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Harsh words can linger on forever GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING I walked past a lady in a supermarket the other day. She was harried for sure, with three small, fussy children. One in particular was being especially difficult. The mother’s frustration grew as she admonished the child, with little effect. Finally, she raised her voice and said, “If you don’t stop that right now, I’m going to go away and leave you here.” Several courses of action immediately raced through my
mind. I could ask the mother if she needed help and suggest that those words could be very frightening for a child. I could say to the child, “Your mother is only saying that because she’s ang ry. She would never really leave you.” I decided in the end to say nothing, rather than risk creating further aggravation to this mother, which might be then taken out on the child. But I thought about the incident for a long time afterwards. Certainly all parents have moments of exasperation, when unintended words are uttered in anger. But it is important to be aware of the impact of such words. Little children are frightened and vulnerable to begin
with when a parent explodes in anger. Words spoken at this time have an even more powerful impact. Parents may think that it is obvious to the child that they don’t mean it when they say things like “I’ll kill you,” “I wish you were never born,” “Why don’t you just get lost” and so on. Suggestions that the child’s behavior is hurting a parent or making them sick are equally damaging. Therapist offices are filled with adults still
dealing with the trauma created by inappropriate comments directed towards them as youngsters. Many who would never dream of beating their children physically may be beating them emotionally without ever realizing it. Often they feel that the child’s behavior justifies their response. We must remember though that as the adult in the situation, it is up to us to remain in control. If children do not feel safe and secure
with their own parents, then they have a poor foundation upon which to build a healthy sense of self. Words are etched into the memory just as clearly as visual images. If you say something that you reg ret, correct it immediately. And if you wouldn’t say it to the child of a neighbour or friend, don’t say it to your own child either. Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning Psychotherapist.
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Street class comes alive at Merritt Speedway Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
It’s been a frustrating season of racing for those cars and drivers in the Street division at the Merritt Speedway. All too often, there have not been enough entries on hand at any one time to really make a race of things. That all changed this past weekend, as the local 3/8th-mile track hosted two days of great racing in all four of its categories. Four drivers duked it out in the Street class, and three of them picked up at least one win. Leading the way was Victoria’s Tiffany MacDonald. The former Lower Mainlander notched three wins, while Bob Smathers tallied a pair and rookie Lloyd Hill from Logan Lake one. In the heavilycontested four-cylinder Bomber class, Dean Bridge from Aggassiz was the big winner, taking the 30-lap main event on both days and setting a new singlelap track record with a time of 18.1 seconds. The Bomber eightcylinder class proved to
MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION RACE RESULTS
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#32 Tim Fowler #50 Adam Nielen #01 Brock Fader #52 Lloyd Hill #75 Jake Mills #43 Dennis Smith #24 Dale Calder
#77 Sean Dandy #95 Sarah Forrest #01 Brock Fader #53 Bob Smathers #07 Geoff Morris #75 Jake Mills #07 Geoff Morris
#32 Tim Fowler #72 Brad Gillis #27 Tiffany MacDonald #42 Jack Goddyn #24 Dale Calder
#50 Adam Nielen #72 Brad Gillis #53 Bob Smathers #07 Geoff Morris
#13 Dean Bridge #09 Bill Fader #27 Tiffany MacDonald #07 Brent Morris
#X Dean Bridge #09 Bill Fader #27 T. MacDonald #07 Geoff Morris
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Heat LAP OF HONOUR Saturday at the Merritt Speedway was the Albert Kosolofski Memorial Race Day. (Above) All the cars and drivers began the event with a lap of honour. (Below) Sunday at the Speedway was Family Day. Young Dustin Dodding was the winner of a racing helmet, donated by WestCan and Fader Racing. Presenting the prize is Westan representative Bill Morton (right) and Brock Fader. Photos courtesy of Lori-Anne Forrest and Lonnie Bozko
be an all-Merritt showdown with locals Brad Gillis, Brock Fader and Bill Fader each winning twice. The Hobby class saw some heavy hitting as Merritt’s Larry Ruttan went hard into the wall in Saturday’s 10-lap heat, knocking him out for the remainder of the weekend and possibly the season. The Morris brothers from Victoria put on quite a show in the Hobby division, with Brent winning the main on Saturday, and Geoff
going three-for-three on Sunday. All four female racers on the weekend had podium finishes. In addition
to MacDonald’s threepack, Dale Calder had two wins, Sarah Forrest one and Angela Klassen a second and a third.
demand is the hilarious businessmen’s calfdressing event. Last year saw close to a dozen local teams of ‘rodeo wannabes’ get themselves down and dirty in an attempt to put a pair of knickers on a frisky, young steer. Winners of the businessmen’s calf dressing event each day will have their earnings donated to a local charity of their choice. Also back by popular demand is the Kids’ Zone with a climbing
wall, bouncy castle, bucking bull and facepainting. When the dust isn’t flying in the arena, there will be additional entertainment by the Cariboo Girls Drill Team, local First Nations hoop dancers and the always irreverent, get-down rodeo clown Jayson Charters. “We’re trying to build on some of the positive feedback we received from last year’s rodeo, and make improvements as our limted funds allow,” NVPRA spokesperson Haley Rutherford said. One of the changes last year that was well received was a Saturday evening performance, starting at 5 p.m., fol-
lowed by a matinee show at 2 p.m. on Sunday. “People enjoyed having the choice if they could only manage to come once,” Rutherford said. “Of course, we’re encouraging everyone to see all the great action twice.” To eliminate any possible lineups at the gate, Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo tickets will be available for purchase in advance at Purity Feed. “Earlybird purchasers will be entered into a VIP draw,” Rutherford said. “The winners will get to watch the rodeo from an exclusive VIP area, and get a special tour behind the chutes to see a rodeo up close.”
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Mark it on yer calendar, folks. September 5 and 6 — the 58th Annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo (NVPR). This year’s event on the Labour Day weekend promises to be every bit as good as in years past, with many of the top rodeo cowboys and cowgirls from Canada and places beyond on hand, along with some outstandingly rough-and-tumble rank stock. In addition, there’ll once again be special events for the youngsters, including mutton bustin’, peewee barrel racing and a giant intermission shoe scramble. Back by popular
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Pozzobon wins big in Wild Rose country Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
Merritt professional bull rider Ty Pozzobon had a very productive week in the province of Alberta, with wins at both ends of the sevenday stretch. On the July 25 weekend in Cochrane, the 23-year-old Nicola Valley cowboy was the only one to ride both his bulls — good for first place and earnings of $6,498. In the long go, Pozzobon topped the field with an 86 on X6 3-213 Blue Jean Baby, then followed that up with the lone eight-second ride in the short go — an 87.5 on Todd Braithwaite’s 003 Wrangler Extreme. One week later, and down the highway in Camrose, Pozzobon won again at the Breakfast of Bulls CPRA event. He scored 85.5 on Outlaw Buckers’ 108 Clouds In My Coffee (where do
they get these names) to pick up $4,834 in prize money. Pozzobon filled in the gaps in his week-toremember with a fifthplace finish at the Bruce Rodeo in Bruce, Alta. ($498) and a secondplace finish at a PRCA rodeo in Great Falls, Mont. ($2,897). The strong showing in the final week of July has moved Pozzobon up to a top-five position in the CPRA’s bull riding standings. Meanwhile, Mammette Lake barrel racer Katie Garthwaite and her horse, Frenchy, enjoyed a great month of July out on the Prairies, picking up
six top-10 finishes and winnings in excess of $6,600. Garthwaite’s monthlong run of success began with a sixth-place finish at the Ponoka Rodeo in Alberta, good for $1,549. She followed that up with a second at the Teepee Creek Stampede in the Wild Rose province ($1,997). Garthwaite and her 11-year-old mare then moved onto Saskatchewan where the tandem picked up a third-place finish at the Cowtown Rodeo in Maple Creek ($1,018). On the same weekend, the duo competed at the Manitoba Stampede in Morris, finishing eighth ($486). On the July 25 weekend, Garthwaite picked up another second-place finish in Bonnyville, Alta. ($1,243) before closing out the month on the long weekend in Bruce with a fifth ($401).
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Cents mine the American Midwest for another playmaker Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
For the second time in a week, the Merritt Centennials have dipped south of the 49th Parallel in search of offense for the 201516 BCHL season. The Cents announced on Monday that they have committed to 18-year-old forward Ryan Finnegan from Tecumseh, Kansas. The signing of Finnegan comes on the heels of last week’s acquisition of 17-yearold scoring threat Nick Jermain out of Norfolk, Connecticut. The diminutive Finnegan, who measures five feet six inches tall and tips the scales at just 135 lbs., played the last two seasons with the Baltimore Skipjacks of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL), the same league that produced two Cents’ standouts last year, forward John Schiavo and netminder Anthony Pupplo. In his rookie year with the U16 Skipjacks, Finnegan scored 28 goals and added 52
assists for 80 points in just 31 games, tops in the USPHL. Last season, with Baltimore’s U18 squad, the native of the American Midwest tallied 45 points (21 goals, 24 assists) in 31 games –— good enough to be chosen to play in the league’s all-star game. The two stellar seasons with the Skipjacks have earned Finnegan an NCAA Division 1 scholarship to Quinnipiac University, a member of the elite East Coast Athletic Conference (ECAC) that includes Ivy League schools Harvard, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth and Princeton. “I watched Ryan play online in his league’s all-star game last year, and in four of the five USHL games that he got called up to play in,” Centennials head coach and GM Joe Martin said. “I’m very comfortable with his level of play, and in his ability to step into our lineup and perform capably. He’s small, but he’ll be fine. “I talked with the
KANSAS SPECIAL The Merritt Centennials newest acquisition, 18-year-old Ryan Finnegan, might just be the first hockey player from the Jayhawk state to lace up the skates in the BCHL. Photo submitted
Quinnipiac coaching staff. They want Ryan to play there in two years, and are happy to have him here in the BCHL in the interim,” the Cents’ coach added. For his part, Finnegan can’t wait to begin his Canadian experience. “I’ve never been up to Canada at all, but I’ve heard the West is really beautiful,” Finnegan said over the phone from Kansas City, where he’s been helping out coaching at
a hockey school. “And I’ve heard nothing but great things about the BCHL.” Finnegan was drafted by Green Bay of the United States Hockey League and could have played with the Gamblers this coming season. He opted for the British Columbia Hockey League instead. “I just think the BCHL is a better fit for me and the type of player I am. I’ve heard that the focus is on skill and there’s a lot of
offence. I’m a smaller player and more of an offensive threat. I’d say I’m a playmaker, an always-looking-for-thepass type player who can put the puck in the net when I need to.” Unlike fellow American Jermain, who has numerous ties and connections to the BCHL, Finnegan doesn’t know anyone personally who has played or is playing in North America’s number one Junior A league. In fact, he’s not sure there’s ever been another player out of Kansas that has competed in the BCHL. “There’s not a whole lot of hockey going on here, but it’s getting better as the years progress,” he said. “The youth programs are really coming along.” Finnegan played his final bantam year with an elite AAA squad that was an all-star team of sorts from across the state of Kansas. His first year of midget was spent at Achiever Academy in Vadnais, Minnesota. He recorded 21 goals and 39 assists in just 23 games at the
prep school. It was from Achiever that Finnegan was recruited by the Skipjacks. “I didn’t know really what to expect in Baltimore,” he said. “It was a phenomenal experience. The coaches showed a lot of confidence in me, which helped a lot with my development. And I got to play with some exceptional players.” As for his scholarship with the Bobcats of Quinnipiac, Finnegan said that was equally a shock. “It happened my first year in Maryland. We were playing in a big showcase, and I had a couple of good games. My coach contacted me and let me know that Quinnipiac was interested. It was an unreal experience to realize that Division 1 schools were scouting me. They offered me a scholarship, and in January of 2014, I accepted. “They have an excellent hockey program and are known as a very good education-based university,” Finnegan said. “It seemed like the
perfect fit.” Quinnipiac has a lot of history with the BCHL. Nine players on last season’s roster graduated from the league, and Finnegan believes all six incoming freshman are also from the British Columbia Hockey League. The close connection even extends to the Merritt Centennials, as former Cents Jamie Holden, Wade Winkler, Bryan Leitch and Brandon Wong all played for the Bobcats. In addition to helping at a hockey school in his home state, Finnegan is spending considerable time in Baltimore preparing for the upcoming season. “I’ve been skating with some Div. 1 college players, which has been great,” Finnegan said. “I’m just doing lots of training — trying to get stronger, faster and quicker.” Martin is very much looking forward to meeting and seeing his team’s latest acquisition. “He’s a kid that’s working really hard for his future,” the coach said.
SPORTS SHORTS Venom win TOJLL title with help from Merritt With three Nicola Valley athletes on their roster, the Kamloops Venom Junior B lacrosse team won the Thompson-Okanagan title last week in a dramatic fifth-and-finaldeciding game against the Vernon Tigers. Merritt’s Dallas Grismer-Voght, 18, scored once as the Venom edged the Tigers 15-14 in Vernon on July 27 to take the title over their arch rivals from the Okanagan. Also carded with the Venom but not in the lineup on Monday were Merritt’s Dakota Grismer-Voght and Pay Beatty-Smith, both 17-years-old. The playoff series between the Venom and Tigers couldn’t
Exhausted from their emotional series with the Tigers, the Venom could only muster one win in four games, a 14-9 victory over the host Westshore Bears. The provincial title and a trip to the national Founders Cup in Calgary, went to the Saanich Tigers, 6-5 winners over the New Westminster Salmonbellies in the championship game on Sunday. CHAMPIONS! The Kamloops Venom celebrate their Thompson-Okanagan Junior B lacrosse title after beating the Vernon Tigers 15-14 in the deciding game of their best-of-five playoff series. Included in the picture are Merritt players Dallas Grismer-Voght, his brother Dakota, Pay Beatty-Smith and former Merrittonians Rylan and Mike Van Unen. Tyler Lowey/Vernon Morning Star
have been closer. After Kamloops won the first two games (and handed Vernon its first two losses of the season), the Tigers clawed their way back with two victories of their own, setting the scene for the final winner-take-all matchup on Monday. The two teams were tied 3-3 after 20
minutes. Kamloops then outscored their opponents 11-6 in the middle stanza. The defending-champion Tigers weren’t ready to roll over, however, as they fought back to tie the contest at 14-14. With time winding down in regulation, it was midget call-up (and former Merrittonian)
Rylan Van Unen who scored the game winner, giving the Venom their first TOJLL title in three years. With only a couple of days to rest and heal, the Venom travelled to Victoria on the holiday weekend to take on the best of the rest of the province in the B.C. Junior B championships.
Otters headed to Regionals The Merritt Otters swim team travel to Kamloops this weekend for the Okanagan regional championships at the Brock Pool on the North Shore. The Otters are expecting some great performances from their 30-plus member squad. The top finishers at Regionals qualify to attend the BCSSA pro-
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Elizabeth Frances Green GREEN, Elizabeth Frances “Betty” (nee Halls) peacefully passed away July 7, 2015 at the Gillis House in Merritt, B,C. She was 83 when she passed to be in God’s hands with her spouse, George and son, Timothy. She is survived by son, Mark Green, sisters, Irene and Phyllis and brother, Walter Halls as well as many other extended family and friends. A special thanks to the staff of Gillis House for the compassionate care and support they gave Betty and her friend. No memorial service will be held as per Betty’s wishes. Internment has taken place at the Valleyview Memorial Gardens in Surrey, B.C.
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our daughter, Beverly, on July 6, 2015. She will be sadly missed by her father and mother, Joe and Pat, her brother Gordon (Tina), niece Hollie, nephews Cody and Justin, aunts, uncles, cousins and her many friends. She enjoyed sports to the fullest. Her favorite was softball, which she played in Merritt and Kamloops. Bev nursed for several years at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Bev was fortunate to have had the opportunity to nurse in Saudi Arabia for 4 years, a truly enjoyable and memorable experience. A Celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 8th at 1 PM at the home of Allan and Ruth Steffens, 1617 Armstrong Street, Merritt, BC. Beverly will be laid to rest at a later date in the Steffens’ Family Cemetery on Mammette Lake Road.
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CERTIFIED MECHANIC Applications are invited for the position of Certified Mechanic with School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. Qualifications are as per the job description for a Mechanic. Plus in addition, but not limited to: s Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) s Valid BC Trade Certification as an Automotive or Heavy Duty Mechanic s Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certification s Valid Class II Drivers Licence with Air Endorsement s 4-years of experience as a Mechanic with specific background in medium, heavy duty truck and school buses s Thorough and current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools and equipment of the trade s Provides the basic hand tools common to this trade s Welding experience s Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) Certification and familiarity with Workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures s Valid Class 5 BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; abstract s Physical capability to perform the job duties including working in inclement weather conditions Applicants may submit a resume or apply on-line at www.sd58. bc.ca click on Employment/Support Staff/job code (1032032). Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until August 11, 2015. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263
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