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Of the dozens injured, only four were serious. “It was a very, very fortunate situation where nobody was killed and most of the injuries were minor,” said Cpl. Tim Lyons of Central Interior Traffic Services. Charges are pending against the bus driver, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced they will be auditing the bus company. Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
Charges are pending after a three-vehicle crash on the Coquihalla Highway’s Brodie Bridge that left 37 people injured when a tour bus rear-ended a tow truck servicing another vehicle. Additionally, the Ministry of Transportation will conduct a safety audit of the bus company Universal Coach Lines, which is standard procedure in crashes such as this one. The audit will include examining the safety records of the company’s bus drivers, the Ministry of Transportation said in an emailed statement. The events leading up to the accident were put into motion at about 9 a.m. on Saturday June 27, when a red car struck a deer while travelling along Highway 5 about 30 kilometres south of Merritt. The incident left the vehicle incapacitated and its owner called for a tow truck, which arrived at about 10 a.m. While the tow truck driver and the two people from the red vehicle talked in front of the red car, a northbound tour bus rear-ended the tow truck. “[The bus] struck the stationary tow truck, which in turn, struck the vehicle,” Cpl. Tim Lyons from Central Interior Traffic Services said. “The tow truck driver, and one of the occupants from the red vehi-
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cle were seriously injured,” he said. “There wasn’t enough room on the shoulder to be fully off the road,” Lyons said of the tow truck and car. The tour guide from the bus was ejected, falling into a creek below. Miraculously, the guide was not killed by the fall. He was one of four people who sustained serious,
but not life threatening injuries. One of the people from the bus and some local campers assisted with pulling the tour guide out of the creek. He and the tow truck driver have since been released from the hospital, Lyons said. There were 15 people who were sent to the Nicola Valley Hospital for their injuries. Hospitals in Chilliwack, Hope,
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As of July 6, the Lower Nicola EcoDepot will be open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., year round. On a weekly basis, the change will only affect Monday and Tuesday hours. Previously, the depot was only open Monday from 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m., then Wednesday to Sunday from 8 o’clock in the morning to 4 p.m. The expanded hours came about from a review done by environmental health services, said Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) communications coordinator Mike Garrett. “It’s always kind of a contentious topic, the hours of operation on all of our waste facilities,” he said. “There was a review done, there were numbers tabulated of how many people were visiting, what times they were visiting and that kind of stuff. I think that’s kind of what went into that decision.” The TNRD operates a total of 27 solid waste and recycling facilities.
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O’Donovan wins writing award Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
It doesn’t seem like there’s much Lower Nicola resident Sunshine O’Donovan can’t do. The star of locally shot Shana: The Wolf ’s Music, a film about a young aboriginal girl who loses her mother, O’Donovan has now shown her talents in writing. She won first place in the junior writing category for ages 14 to 18 in Historica Canada’s aboriginal arts and stories competition for her short story titled Hell’s Gate. The story is a piece of historical fiction that comments on the impact humans have had on the environment using the 1913 rockslides in the Fraser River Canyon at Hell’s Gate as a backdrop. One of the worst environmental disasters in B.C.’s history, the rockslides were caused by railway construction and cut off the annual salmon migration to spawning beds up the Fraser
River. It nearly wiped out salmon runs in the river and caused starvation amongst the local First Nations. The inspiration for O’Donovan’s story was derived from her concern for the future of salmon, and what would happen if they were destroyed as a result of human activity. “I thought about aboriginal past and I brainstormed on it until I fell upon the topic of the Hell’s Gate rockslide and I was interested in how it affected the fish, but how it also affected the natives,”O’Donovan said. She then began doing research on the topic, including talking with elders and a fishery worker. The award ceremony for the aboriginal arts and stories contest was held in Toronto back on June 9. O’Donovan travelled there to receive her award, and was toured around Toronto along with other artists in the competition.
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MAT project one step closer to completion
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BC Hydro said the project is on schedule for completion in October of this year. Michael Potestio/Herald
Merritt’s about to see the light. The Merritt Area Transmission project took another step closer to completion as workers finished stringing the radial line from the Highland substation to the Merritt substation on Thursday, June 25. MAT project manager Andrew Leonard said BC Hydro is still on schedule to meet its current completion date of the end of October 2015. The company is about to receive two garage-sized transformers, which will be installed at the Merritt substation beginning in August. The project was delayed a year last fall due to the acquisition of two faulty transformers. Leonard said these new ones went through a series of tests before they left the factory — something that wasn’t done with the two faulty ones. The new transformers will arrive in Vancouver on July 25 and be re-inspected before being trucked to Merritt. Once complete, the MAT project will double Merritt’s electrical output from 45 kilowatts to about 90, meaning the city could supply electricity to almost double the amount of homes and businesses
it has. Merritt’s current demand is about 41 megawatts per day. The new transmission line will remain dormant until the project is finished. At that point, the old line will be shut off, and a portion of it rebuilt to be hooked up the Merritt Green Energy Project (MGE), Leonard said. MGE is a biomass plant that will add another 40 megawatts of electricity to the grid by burning wood waste to heat boilers, creating steam that will drive turbines and generate electricity. The MAT project consists of a new 35 kilometre-long 138 kilovolt transmission line, and an expanded Merritt substation that includes two 75 mega volt amperes transformers and indoor 25 kilovolt gas insulated switchgear building, located at the end of Spring Bank Avenue next to the current substation. The old transmission line only carried 68 kilovolts. The radial line is the only one supplying Merritt. If it were to be knocked out, Merritt could be without power for days. Several small communities use radial lines, however, and this new one is more reliable as it’s designed to modern standards, Leonard said.
Hume sentenced to three years in jail Cam Fortems Kamloops This Week
A Lytton support worker who stripped and shaved his unconscious victim “broke this young man,” a B.C. Supreme Court justice said Friday in a Kamloops courtroom. Justice Sheri Donegan sentenced 48-year-old Michael Hume to three years in a federal prison for sex assault, unlawful confinement and uttering threats in connection to an incident in Lytton in August 2013. “Mr. Hume’s conduct that day broke this young man,” Donegan said. The victim was emotional during his testimony, struggling through tears as he testified to waking up on an August morning in 2013 after a drinking session as Hume was shaving his pubic region. Much of his body hair had been removed. He said Hume laughed
“Mr. Hume’s conduct that day broke this young man,” said B.C. Supreme Court Justice Sheri Donegan. In addition to the jail time, Hume was given a 20-year sex offender registry order.
and said, “Your girlfriend will like it.” Hume then drove the young man home, gave him $50 and warned not to tell anyone. Hume earlier threatened him not to leave. During the trial, Hume denied shaving the complainant, though he did acknowledge police seized hair from his vacuum cleaner and agreed with Crown it was not animal hair. He continues to
deny the offence. Defence lawyer Richard Kaiser outlined the work Hume did in the community, including palliative, justice and programs for youth. That included working as a key organizer for the B.C. Ambassador program. Crown prosecutor Chris Balison argued Hume’s community work could not be used as an argument for a lighter sentence because it
was that very reputation that allowed Hume to exploit his victim, who trusted him. Donegan agreed, saying the victim “trusted Mr. Hume and his trust was betrayed in a most egregious way.” Donegan also noted Lytton First Nation chief Janet Webster’s victim-impact statement. Webster said Hume’s actions, which followed years of community service, caused deep scars.
Kaiser argued Hume should serve 90 days in jail, on weekends, along with three years of probation while the Crown sought four years in jail. Donegan decided on a three-year sentence, classifying Hume’s crime as a serious sexual assault, Balison told the Herald. In addition to the jail time, Hume was given a 20-year sex offender registry order. Hume, who is not of First Nations ancestry, grew up in Merritt and went to school at Cariboo College for a socialwork program. He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis prior to his offence and dealt with the death of his wife, a former band administrator. Hume was also caring for his ailing father. The defence argued all those setbacks contributed to his stress and may have triggered the behaviour. With files from Michael Potestio
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REMEMBER WHEN? From the Herald archives: June, 1997
CENTS GET NEW COACH The Merritt Centennials wanted their new coach to meet some strong criteria. Ed Beers was exactly what they were looking for. On Monday, the city club chose Beers to lead the team for its 25th anniversary season. “We want to turn this thing back into a winner,” said Beers, who is looking forward to the upcoming year. Centennials manager Brian Barrett is confident they picked the right person for the job. “He has a vast amount of experience at the playing and coaching levels,” Barrett said. Beers was the Centennials’ first choice from a list which included coaches from across B.C. “We want to make this a big year,” Barrett said. The new coach has past ties to the Centennials as both a player and coach. He played for the Merritt team before heading off to the University of Denver on a hockey scholarship. He played for the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues of the NHL before returning to Merritt for a two-year coaching stint. Then he took coaching positions in Kelowna and Chilliwack.
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Legion requests tax exempt status The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regular council meeting agenda June 23, 2015. Letter to Ben Curry, city of Merritt deputy financial services officer, from Jan Oswald, secretary/treasurer Royal Canadian Legion Branch 96 Dear Mr. Ben Currie, The Royal Canadian Legion in Merritt has been active for 84 years in the community. In the past we had a vital organization numbering over 600 members. As our veterans age and pass on we find our numbers dwindling. We now have less than 200 members with only a handful of those being young or strong enough to carry on the services which we contribute to the community. We are a not-forprofit organization and so recieve no monetary gain from the activities we run. We are very limited in the permitted use of our poppy, gaming and lottery funds. Poppy funds do not belong to us but to the Dominion Command. We must give our a percentage of these funds depending on the amount raised in the campaign. At the period ending Sept. 30 of each year, we must have given out 50 per cent of these funds and the balance is charged a 15 per cent
fee that must be paid to B.C. Command. Whatever is left can then be used locally to help our veterans in need and purchase the following year’s supplies. The organizations we are allowed to give funds to the Navy Cadets, Rocky Mountain Rangers, seniors’ housing in which veterans live, as well as for life lines and assistance. In 2014 we gave out a total of $7,914.90 to the following: Rocky Mountain Rangers, Navy Cadet League, Poppy Campaign Literary and Poster contest for students, Life Line, and assistance to veterans. As the main sponsor of the Navy Cadet League, without our assistance they could probably not survive. Gaming funds are restricted as well. Any funds we make from raffles must be given out. In 2014 we were able to give out $5,164. This included funds to Rocky Mountain Rangers, Navy Cadet League, youth lacrosse, minor hockey, Little
Britches Rodeo, high school rodeo, Nicola Valley Food Bank and Merritt Bread Basket. We are not allowed under gaming regulations to use these funds for upkeep or other branch expenses. The Saturday meat draw and 50/50 draw are where our gaming funds are generated. Without holding these we would not be able to give out as much as we do. Part of our mandate is to run a poppy campaign and so our lounge plays a big part in this as well as we host everyone in town after the ceremonies and provide a free lunch to the people who show up. We hosted a free burger night for our community volunteers. According to the wording in bylaw 1.4 you are considering the fact that we have a bar and so are in competition with for-profit businesses. This is not strictly true. We use the funds to purchase supplies needed to keep the building running, i.e. heat, lights, water, sewer,
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O’Donovan’s historical narrative took the top prize in national contest From Page 2 She placed first out of some 80 writers in her age category across the country. In her story, O’Donovan provides a window into First Nations culture. She begins by describing the death of a father character who was out fishing with a dip net. O’Donovan herself has never been dip netting, but said she gathered the information from a documentary. She describes the main character Shpetzen’s first encounter with a white man while picking berries with her grandmother for the winter. The railroad construction leads to large rocks falling into the
Sunshine O’Donovan receives first place in the junior writing category of the Aboriginal Arts & Stories Competition at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto with celebrated author Drew Hayden Taylor on June 9. Courtesy Historica Canada
river, which block the salmon from spawning. First Nations try to save the fish by packing them along the canyon walls and releasing them upstream — which is historically accurate.
Shpetzen, her mother, sister and baby brother depart for the Okanagan to find a place to winter where there are fish, as their local food supplies are dwindling as winter comes, but their grand-
mother is too sick to travel and is left behind. Along the way, Shpetzen’s mother leave’s her baby boy in a tree hoping someone picks him up and cares for him because she cannot
is probably best known for creating the Heritage Minute T.V. spots. Entries in its competition from aboriginal peoples across Canada are accepted year-round and the goal is to provide a platform for young First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists to share their culture and heritage through literary and visual arts, Historica Canada program officer Eric Wright said. The competition
continue feeding him. O’Donovan said that is a true story she heard from her own mother’s stepfather. As part of O’Donovan’s first place win, the story will be published in Canada’s History Magazine. “I’m just very happy that this story can be shared to a bigger audience because I think this is a very important subject and we need to talk more about what we’re doing to the environment,” O’Donovan said. She said that conversation should surround how people can better manage the environment. Historica Canada is a non-profit that has programs, such as this competition, meant to promote Canadian history. The organization
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has a wide age range of 11 to 29, handing out awards for writing and arts, with age groups separated into three categories. O’Donovan said she hopes that from this story others will understand that people are connected to the earth and need to ensure it’s respected and kept safe. “We need to make sure that we leave this planet for our next generation,” she said.
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HERALD OPINION The 41st Parliament comes to an end Although it has been reported that the 41st Parliament is now dissolved, technically the House stands Dan Albas adjourned View from the and is set to HILL reconvene in September. However, as the election writ is expected to be dropped prior to that, it is widely expected this 41st Parliament will not sit again. The end of any legislative session is always a busy time in the scramble to see bills passed from the House of Commons to make it into the Senate before hopefully making it through the upper chamber for Royal Assent. This was a process I went through with my private member’s Bill C-311 on wine importation back in June of 2012. It was also a process that my colleague MP Michael Chong went through late last week with his private member’s bill on democratic reform. As many may recall the Reform Act of 2014 is one I have supported in Parliament and referenced in a few previous MP reports. It is also a bill that recently received Royal Assent and is now law. I would like to thank the many citizens who took the time to communicate with me on that particular bill as well as others. On a similar theme this week I was also pleased to learn that the Province of Nova Scotia has now joined the “Free My Grapes” initiative and will also now be allowing direct to consumer shipping of B.C. wine to citizens in Nova Scotia and conversely B.C. residents can order some of the excellent wines of Nova Scotia.
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Ranching and haying in Upper Nicola JEANETTE MCMASTER In FRIENDSHIP The Upper Nicola people were known for their ranching. They specialized in hay crops. I remember so well, my dad hiring men
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from Shulus band to work for him. The haying crew would have several tents set up alongside the creek. They always began haying at the top mountain fields, then gradually worked down to the reserve. There would be one big tent with a big cook stove and a long wooden table with wooden benches alongside. Other canvas tents were set up for the hired crew to use. The men would have their face towels and their
Lifebouy soap on a tree limb by the creek ready to use in the cold early morning, with frost covering the grass. The cook and her flunky would have breakfast ready by 5:30 a.m., and she would ring the big bell to announce the meal. The crew would have their team of horses, harnessed, then hitched to either a mower to cut hay, or hay sloop to haul the hay to the haystack. Another man would have his team hitched to a hay rake,
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which gathered the hay into a huge roll, then left for the women to hand pile. Women worked hard along with their husbands. The haystack was built from the ground up. My brother Clement and another man would be the stackers. A sloop loaded with hay would be brought to the haystack, where it was unloaded by someone with one work horse, which pulled the load of hay. Then at the top, the person would yell “trip” which
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meant to release the load. After the haying was all done, there would be a huge dinner with music and singing afterwards. My dad had my brother Clement kept record of the crew and the days they worked. At the finish, they each got a paycheque, which included pay for their team of horses, too. This was how my dad provided employment for our people during the years of depression.
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YOUR OPINION Productive year in Ottawa comes to a close In roughly four months, Canadians will again head to the polls to elect Canada’s 42nd Parliament. What the composition and structure of that parliament will be like is up for Canadians to decide, and that is one of the true privileges of living in a democracy.
From Page 6 It is rewarding that four Canadian provinces are now supporting the free trade of Canadian wine with potentially more to follow. On that note, I would also like to recognize the B.C. government, which continues to work towards the removal of inter-provincial trade barriers in support of our local economies. Near the conclusion of the 41st Parliament I had an opportunity to thank the many outgoing parliamentarians and House of Commons staff who have worked very long hours away from family during the operations of the House over the past four years. On the same note I would also like to wish a happy retirement to Southern Interior member of Parliament Alex Atamanenko. MP Atamanenko represented a large and diverse riding and has worked hard over the past nine years in Ottawa. I know that Mr. Atamanenko’s friendly demeanour and sincere advocacy on issues will be warmly remembered by many of his constituents. By the numbers, the 41st Parliament was a productive one. It saw the passing of roughly 117 government bills, 44 other private bills and 30 motions from private members, all over the past four ORIES D-DAY MEM3 PAGE
himself up in a Centre Block bathroom while prepping a bomb. Overall the 41st Parliament has been through a number of events that has also included some all night sittings, extended hours, filibusters and of course exchanges of colourful and at times interesting language. In roughly four months, Canadians will again head to the polls to elect Canada’s 42nd Parliament. What the composition and structure of that parliament will be like is up for Canadians to decide, and that is one of the true privileges of living in a democracy. With the House now adjourned I am available for meetings and welcome your phone calls. I can be reached via email at dan.albas@ parl.gc.ca or toll-free at 1-800-665-8711.
years. It has been reported that no other Parliament in the past two decades has had as much legislation pass through the House of Commons. The past four years have also witnessed two different leaders of the official opposition due to the untimely passing of former NDP leader Jack Layton as well as two Liberal leaders, once an interim leader was replaced with Mr. Trudeau. This Parliament was also described as one of the youngest when first elected and of course also the first with the NDP as the official opposition party as the Liberals were the third party in the House. In October of 2014 an armed assailant attacked the House of Common before being killed by security officers. This disturbing event was not actually the first of its kind. In 1966 an assailant blew ORGA
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Jackie Tegart View from the LEGISLATURE It has been a dry spring in Fraser-Nicola and that means the possibility of a wildfire is never far away. The recent fire that threatened homes south of Lytton is a frightening example. Forest fires are never predictable, but careful planning has put B.C. in a strong position to deal with wildfires this summer. We enter each forest fire season knowing that almost half of all wildfires in B.C. are caused by humans, which makes wildfire prevention, education and
enforcement top priorities for our government. Roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over a campfire is a highlight of most family camping trips – when conditions allow it. But we also know campfires are a major cause of wildfires. So in an effort to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations in 2010 reduced the size of legal campfires to a half-metre by a halfmetre – about 19 inches square. There are now online and social media tools to reach even more people in FraserNicola and around the province. The Facebook page BCForestFireInfo has more than 40,000 followers, and @ BCGovFireInfo on Twitter has more than 7,800 followers. You can stay up to date during the fire season with information
on evacuation alerts and orders, road closures and air quality advisories at emergencyinfobc. gov.bc.ca. Across B.C. we have more than 1,400 firefighters and support staff on hand for the 2015 wildfire season. We can also call on more than 1,600 contractors and many other resources if necessary, including those from other provinces. Anyone who spots a wildfire or unattended campfire should immediately call *5555 on a cellphone or 1-800-6635555 toll-free. Forest fire prevention is everyone’s responsibility and all British Columbians must do their part by learning about safe fire use and obeying all campfire and open burning regulations. Jackie Tegart is the member of the Legislative Assembly for FraserNicola.
Ranching jobs kept food on the table From Page 6 Everyone who was willing to work had a job, and had money for later. I grew up during the depression, but I never felt it, as my dad provided very well for our entire family. Actually, all of the Upper Nicola band members did well during years of depression, thanks to their hayfields and cattle. I can still remember my mom’s huge vegetable garden. She had rhubarb, and planted an apple tree next to our house. The vegetables would be picked and stored in our cellar down from the house. During the winter months, when
the snow was very deep, my mom would walk down to the root cellar to get fresh potatoes and other vegetables for our meals. The root cellar also kept food like dried salmon and beef, so when we needed them, we went and got them. Mom kept her canned fruit in the root cellar too. I remember the odor of the root cellar, it had a nice smell. Well, friends, and family, hope you enjoyed the walk down memory lane. Jeanette McMaster is an Elder, and member of Upper Nicola Band. Matthew chapter 11; verse 28 “ Come unto me , all you that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.�
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Modest turnout at Merritt Centennials AGM
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The Merritt Centennials hockey team held its annual general meeting on June 10 in the mezzanine of the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. The club’s executive had hoped to see a large turnout of interested citizens and new, enthusiastic volunteers at the team’s AGM. Unfortunately, it was not to be. Instead, it was the same loyal band of franchise faithful that showed up — ready and willing to do whatever it takes to keep the BCHL’s longest-continuously run Junior A operation in this small-market community. Incumbent team president (and current Merritt mayor) Neil Menard began the meeting by thanking this past year’s board of directors and volunteers for a job well-done. “Without you, the hockey club could not survive,” Menard stated emphatically. The team president then went on to thank departing head coach and GM Luke Pierce for his tremendous contributions to the organization and the community over the
last six years. Pierce has accepted the head coaching position with the Kootenay Ice of the Western Hockey League. “It’s with a sad heart that we say good-bye to you,” Menard said, “but when it comes to players and to coaches, that’s what we’re supposed to do — develop them, and help them to move on to bigger and better things.” Menard then formally introduced the team’s new head coach and GM, Joe Martin, to those in attendance, and said, “We know that you’re going to do a good job.” Martin has been the Centennials assistant coach and assistant GM for the past four seasons. Prior to that, he was the head coach and GM of the Creston Valley ThunderCats in the KIJHL. Longtime director of hockey operations Brian Barrett then took the microphone and reiterated some of what Menard had said. “We’re all wishing Luke the best in the future. If he gives Kootenay half the effort that he gave here in Merritt, he’s going to be successful. “As for Joe, the
board of directors was unanimous in agreeing that we should hire Joe. We’re moving from good hands to good hands again, and the club will flourish because of it.” Barrett went on to briefly recap the Centennials’ season just completed, noting that a third place finish in the Interior Division of the BCHL and yet another appearance in the playoffs is no small accomplishment. “The BCHL Interior is the toughest Junior A division in all of Canada, hands down.” Looking at the larger picture, Barrett said that the British Columbia Hockey League is in a very good financial state, and the envy of leagues across the country. “It’s just been announced that a 17th franchise — Wenatchee, Wash. — has been added to the league (see below) and will play in the Mainland Division.” Barrett proudly reminded audience members that the BCHL annually graduates well over 100 players to post-secondary academic and athletic scholarships in the United States and
Canada. “The league is pretty unbelievable when you look at those numbers,” he said. While the league may be in a sound financial position, Barrett said that it continues to be a struggle to make ends meet in a small city like Merritt. “Many times, this club has been close to leaving this community,” he said. “Somehow, we’ve always been able to buck up and find a way to keep it here. We still need more corporate support, more community support, and more game attendance. I’m hoping we can get that message across. Let’s keep this team here another 43 years.” Out-going marketing directors Debbie Morton and Kerri Krushelnitzky reviewed the many past, present and future initiatives that the hockey club has and will put in place to encourage turnout to
games, raise funds and pay the bills. The pair spoke of the success of the annual golf tournament (slated this year for August 15), the Ty Pozzobon Bullarama after-party, the gameday events and activities, the upgrades coming to the Cents’ website, and the increased use of social media to get information out to fans and create enthusiasm. Krushelnitzky went on to talk further about the new season ticket format — which will see an end to the money-losing punch passes, and hopefully an increase in season and game-day revenues. New marketing staffer Meaghan King talked about the extensive networking that she was able to do at the recent league meetings, and other initiatives that are in the works. “I’m going to be meeting on a regular basis with representatives from Penticton and West Kelowna on cross-promotion and regular fan buses,” King said. “We’re also working on implementing a kids’ club, greater corporate sponsorship outside of Merritt, and more partnerships with
Merritt businesses.” It was left to the Centennials’ de facto treasurer Tom Reynolds to present the Centennials’ less-thanhealthy financial statement for the 2014-15 season. “The club budgeted for revenues of $546,700, but only achieved $469,897,” he said. “We managed to keep costs at $529,338 for a net loss of $59,441.” Reynolds pointed to poor ticket sales as being one of the prime reasons for the financial shortfall. “The punch passes have been very beneficial to the purchaser but a disaster to the club,” Reynolds said. “There were nights in January and February where the arena was three-quarters full, but we hardly had enough cash to pay the refs.” Reynoldson also conceded that there was a significant shortfall in revenue from the forestry sector due to a mild winter, the reduced cutting and subsequent stumpage monies. “Hopefully, that will be rectified this coming season,” he said. “In the mean time, all the bills have been paid, and we’re ready to go
for next year.” Booster Club president Betty Doberstein spoke briefly about her group’s efforts this past season, which raised over $99,000 for the hockey team. She thanked her small but hard-working team of volunteers, and reminded everyone that new members are always welcome. For perhaps the final time, departing Cents coach Luke Pierce spoke to the team faithful. He touched upon a number of topics. “First of all, I would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of well-wishes, and for the appreciation of my time spent here in Merritt. “The most important thing that I strived for during my tenure was respectability and loyalty, and I think that we achieved that. “I’m very proud of the effort of our group this past season and where we got to. There was a lot of adversity throughout the year, with a lot of injuries and stuff happening away from the rink that you don’t always anticipate.”
See ‘Cents’ 2015-16 board’, Page 9
“Silly Buggers” Local rugby players have been gathering at Voght Park on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. for some drop-in play — known in the rugby world as “silly buggers”. The numbers include 23-year-old Max Heppner (above, far right) who is home for the summer before heading to Ireland in late August to play the game. Heppner has also played international rugby in New Zealand, England and America. Everyone is welcome to attend the Wednesday sessions. Ian Webster/Herald
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Cents’ 2015-16 board of directors sees plenty of familiar faces From Page 8 Pierce mentioned defenceman Josh Teves winning the national RBC Education Award this year, and former captain Steve Tresierra being accepted at all six medical schools he applied to for this fall as just two examples of the many, many great things that have happened to players associated with the Merritt Centennials organization in recent years. Looking ahead to the future of the Cents, Pierce said, “The club is in phenomenal hands with Joe. It is
an opportunity for the club and the team to embrace change and a new direction — to step outside the box. “You don’t get these chances every year. I know the core values won’t change under Joe’s leadership, but it is an opportunity to set some new goals and raise the bar even higher.” The new head coach and GM spoke next and also addressed the topic of change. “I want to thank the board of directors for their vote of confidence, and for allowing me to take over this
Joining new Merritt Centennials head coach and GM Joe Martin (third from left) are directors (from left) Steve Rose, Neil Menard, Beth Nadeau, Brian Barrett, Betty Doberstein, Heather Fader and Frank Etchart. Missing are Dave McCauley and Jessica Forman. Ian Webster/Herald
position,” Martin said. “From a fan per-
spective, they won’t see a ton of changes.
Why would there be? What’s been happening
[in Merritt] has been a good recipe for success. “I think the biggest thing I’ve learned in the four years that I’ve been here is the importance of recruiting good kids and good families. “I learned from Luke that it’s not a race to sign players. You take your time, and make sure you have the right players. You cast a small net and go for the right individuals.” The Merritt Centennials annual general meeting closed with the election of officers. There were no
changes at the executive level as Menard (president), Dave McCauley (vice-president), Barrett (director of hockey operations), Heather Fader (secretary) and Beth Nadeau (treasurer) were all reelected by acclamation. The remainder of the board of directors saw a few changes, as both Morton and Krushelnitzsky stepped down, while Rita Cavaliere (education), Doberstein (booster club), Frank Etchart and Steve Rose were re-appointed, and Jessica Forman was appointed for the first time.
Wenatchee,Washington becomes 17th BCHL franchise The Wenatchee Wild will join the BCHL, starting with the 201516 season. Wenatchee is situated in north-central Washington State. It is the largest city and county seat of Chelan County. In the 2010, the population within the city limits was
31,925. The Wild will become the 17th franchise in Canada’s premier Junior A league. They are also the first American franchise to join the BCHL since the Bellingham Ice Hawks, who operated from 1990 to 1995. Wenatchee has been
a member of the North American Hockley League (NAHL) since the 2008-9 season. The Wild have had a winning record in each of their seven seasons of existence. This past year, they graduated six players from their roster to NCAA Division 1 programs.
The Wild play out of the Wenatchee Town
Toyoto Centre, a firstclass facility that has a seating capacity of over 5,000. “The BCHL is gaining a strong franchise in the Wenatchee Wild, and we value the professionalism they bring to our league,” BCHL league commissioner John Grisdale said in a
press release. “The Wild will quickly develop rivalries with our existing franchises, and I believe they will be a big draw in opposing buildings.” As a U.S.-based club, the Wild will be allowed a maximum of four Canadian players on their roster.
“We could not be more excited or humbled to be joining the BCHL,” Wild head coach and GM Bliss Littler said. “Knowing the history and the reputation of the league, we look forward to being a good league member both on and off the ice.”
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MINI TYKE (Left to right) Keaton McRae, Blake Bidney, Wyatt Streek, Blake Robinson, Ethan Pickering. Missing: Bradley Lindley, Neveah Dunn.
PEEWEE Most Improved - Zach Dixon MVP - Beckett Finch Heart and Hustle - Sajjin Lali Most Sportsmanlike - Carson Anscomb
TYKE (Back row, left to right) Nathan Skotnicki, Roland Quewezance, Chase Bidney, Mario Camastro, Keanu Manuel, Sky Manuel, Theo Chapman. (Front row) Carlos Olquin, Alex Olquin, Daniel Skotnicki, Cooper Harrington, Rayeena Meeker, Jake Klassen. Missing: Isaac Joe-Manuel, Aiden Oppenheim, Brendan Lindley, Ross Williams, Johnny Williams, Hayden Williams.
BANTAM Most Improved - Isaiah McRae MVP - Bill Brewer Heart and Hustle - Micaela Smith Most Sportsmanlike - Clinton Kaboni
NOVICE Most Improved - Tyson Jarvis MVP - Lucas Schmid Heart and Hustle - Gregory Miller Most Sportsmanlike - Jalen McRae
MIDGET Most Improved - Oliver Hardy MVP - Fred Ware Heart and Hustle - Travis Simon Most Sportsmanlike - Caleb Hartwig
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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. Dealer retains all rebates, discounts and incentives in order to achieve prices and payments shown in this flyer. Rebates, Discounts, and incentives are subject to change or end without notice as new Retail Incentive Programs are announced. Some customers may not be eligible for all incentives included in price. Vehicle offers end on Friday, July 31, 2015. No invitation/flyer and/or direct mail piece presented after this time will be valid. *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 15, 2015 and attend in person at Kamloops Dodge, 2525 E. Trans Canada Hwy., Kamloops, BC (“Event Headquarters”) on or before Friday, July 31, 2015 and present/surrender your mailpiece, and answer a skills testing question. All winning prizes shall be determined by Kamloops Dodge, in their sole and absolute discretion. The (“Grand Prize”) is a $25,000 in Cash, or a new truck (Valued at $25,000 or less). For full contest rules and regulation, see Kamloops Dodge or go on-line to www.KamloopsWinner.ca. No purchase necessary. Odds of winning determined by number of entries received within the dates/times of the contest. 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. (1) up to First two payments made on us for a value of up to $500. Available on purchase of select models. On approved credit. See dealer for complete details. (2) Up to $500 in accessories with purchase of select models, amount varies by model/option package purchased. (3) Available with the purchase of select new models. Valid for up to $450 in gas. Certain conditions may apply. See dealer for details. (4) Vehicle value to be determined by dealer, minus reconditioning cost and/or excessive kilometers, any negative amount will be applied toward purchase of sale vehicle, on approved credit. Trade-in vehicle must be within Canadian Black Book guidelines. (5) 0.0% purchase financing for up to 36 months available to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance on 2015 Dodge Journey and 2015 Jeep models. 0.0% purchase financing for up to 60 months available to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance on 2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Ram 1500 (excludes Regular Cab). 0.0% purchase financing for up to 48 months available to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance on 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. Example: $20,000, with a $0 down payment, financed at 0.0% for 36 months equals monthly payments of $556; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $20,000. (6) Up to $10,845 in rebates and discounts. Example: In stock 2015 Ram Heavy Duty Trucks (2500/3500) models. Discount includes no charge Cummins Diesel and $1,500 loyalty bonus cash. Amount of discount varies by model/option package purchased, Plus taxes, on approved credit. (7) $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015 Ram 1500 (excludes Regular Cab), 2014/2015 Ram 2500/3500, or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned / leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before July 1, 2015. Proof of ownership / Lease agreement will be required 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. See your retailer for complete details. (8) VEHICLES MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. All incentives and rebates are reflected on advertised vehicles including no charge options and conquest bonus. Payments reflect 96 month weekly finance payments at 3.49% APR, plus GST and PST, on approved credit. Stk#14428, Cost of Borrowing: $2,562, Total Obligation: $20,060; Stk#15421, Cost of Borrowing: $2,928, Total Obligation: $22,926; Stk#15156, Cost of Borrowing: $2,928, Total Obligation: $22,926; Stk#151165, Total Obligation: $32,689.28; Stk#15218, Total Obligation: $41,367; Stk#156112, Total Obligation: $49,986.56. (9) $9,345 value N/C Diesel Discount available on select already equipped models. See your retailer for complete details. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price and/or specifications may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct any such errors without prejudice or penalty to ourselves. We are not responsible for typographical errors, nor are we responsible for late receipt of mail. 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