122 students graduate from Merritt Secondary School
Kenneth Wong reporter@merrittherald.com
Merritt celebrates as 122 students graduate from Merritt Secondary School.
On June 20, Merrittonians gathered on Voght Street and at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena to celebrate the Class of 2024.
Chapman Street, a brief portion of Coutlee Avenue and Quilchena Avenue, and Voght Street were closed off by police as the graduating class marched from MSS to the Memorial Arena.
The ceremony was opened by drumming from members of the Indigenous community in the Nicola Valley.
The event was attended by friends and family of the graduating class, faculty and school board, band and city representatives, and other community members.
“Graduates, each day I travel to work and it takes me about 30 minutes to get here, provides me a lot of thinking time,” said SD 58 superintendent of schools Stephen McNiven. “The first thought I had today was what a beautiful day
for a graduation ceremony. The sun was shining, the temperature was perfect, the hills are green and there was absolutely no wind.”
“The second thought I had was a little more personal,” said McNiven. “I was wondering what the world would be like in 17 years,” said McNiven.
“My grandson turns one next week and he’ll be sitting in the same spot that you are 17 years from now,” said McNiven. “Just like your parents and family that are here today, when we think about that, we feel a little protective but we are also very excited.”
“We care about you, we want to hold onto you and protect you, but we also want to go and be successful,” said McNiven.
“By being here today, you’ve already proven you have what it takes, and it is my hope for each of you that you reach all the goals that you wish to achieve, that the path you take is both rewarding and joyful, I encourage you to be kind to yourself and others,” said McNiven congratulating the graduates.
2024 prom parade on Voght and Coutlee. Section B 34-38. Photo/Kenneth Wong
More student housing units coming to NVIT campus in Merritt
Photo/Herald files
editor@merrittherald.com
More student housing units coming to Nicola Valley Institute of Technology campus in Merritt, B.C. government announces.
According to a press release, the new student housing project at NVIT will include two six-unit townhouses for families, with a max of two- and three-bedroom units to accommodate as many as 30 students and family members.
“This will bring the total number of student beds on the NVIT Merritt campus to 110, with 80 student spaces for single students already on campus,” the release reads.
The project will provide housing primarily to Indigenous students and families living together in a supportive academic community while earning their certifications.
“People often put their education on hold to raise their family, delaying them from getting the skills they need to access good jobs and build a better future,” said Lisa Beare, minister of post-secondary education and future skills.
“By creating dedicated student family housing at NVIT’s Merritt Campus, students can commit to their studies without the worry of where to call home during the school year while also remaining close to their loved ones.”
Ken Tourand, president of the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, said the project demonstrates their shared commit -
ment in providing the students with a supportive and enriching learning environment.
“As B.C.’s only Indigenous public post-secondary institution, the addition of this housing will enhance the overall student experience and further contribute to the success and well-being of our NVIT community, making education as accessible as possible for those learners coming from rural as well as remote Indigenous communities,” he added.
In addition to the housing units, the project also includes a 36-space child care and health program expansion as well as a mobile training trailer compound.
In total, the project received $19.6 million in provincial government funding and is expected to be complete and ready for students to move in for fall 2026.
Akayla Burley, member of the NVIT Student Society, said that the new units will allow NVIT to better accommodate students and their families.
“It is my hope that these new units will offer future NVIT students access to affordable housing, the opportunity to participate fully in campus life and encourage them to use all of the supports available to those braving the waters of post-secondary education,” Burley added.
Family Place Early Learning Centre playground in Merritt will be revamped thanks to Tire Stewardship BC.
NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
Merritt teenager starts rickshaw taxi service
Photo/Kenneth Wong
Kenneth Wong reporter@merrittherald.com
Rickshaw taxi service coming to Merritt.
Father and son duo Sean Cainey and Noah Cainey are looking to bring a rickshaw taxi service to Merritt.
The Caineys currently have two pedal powered rickshaw bicycles in their fleet and are aiming to get their taxi service started on July 8.
“July 8, we should be open, providing the insurance all goes away as planned, and that should be our startup, and hopefully we’ll have the electric wheel on one of them by then,” said Sean.
Once battery assistance is installed into at least one of the bicycles, the Cainey’s taxi service will also be able to serve areas on the hill north of Nicola Avenue.
The Caineys are also looking to get an ice cream wagon as a part of their service. “We’re also considering bringing an ice cream cart to the picture, not just (the rickshaw), but also an ice cream buggy so we can bring ice cream for kids and families everywhere around town,” said Sean.
Whilst currently only having two bikes, the Caineys hope to expand their fleet.
“As many as it takes to fulfill people’s needs,” said Sean. “We’re going to work on one for handicap accessible so that a wheelchair could actually be driven onto the back, and then we just lock it in, so the person on the wheelchair would be able to go and enjoy the town as well.”
“I never thought this would be happening but like I said it just happened,” said Sean.
The brainchild of 14 year old Noah Cainey, Noah came up with the idea to start the rickshaw business after witnessing an incident near his home.
“Let’s just say there was something that was pretty crappy (that) happened at the corner by our house and all this, and I decided like, ‘hey, maybe we should get these maybe I can ride the kids around so they’re more safe right,’ so they actually have someone older to drive around and show him like all the hand signals, and stuff from the street and all that,” said Noah.
“That’s why I’m behind him so much, because it’s just amazing,” said Sean.
The term “rickshaw” originates from the Japanese word “jin-riki-sha” literally translating to human-power-car. Despite the Asian origin, according to Maximize Market Research, North America has approximately a quarter of the market share for electric rickshaws. As of 2023, the global market for electric rickshaws was worth $5.87 billion USD and is expected to be worth $43.27 billion USD by 2030.
By Robert Moretti
Knights Inn sets example for Merritt beauti cation
Clare Wickman Merritt resident
OPINION
MITRA: God keep our land and its leaders
Canada turns 157 on July 1. It is still a young nation compared to some other nations and democracies.
Dominion Day-turned-Canada Day is rightfully and proudly to be celebrated by Canadians from all walks of life and faith. From the Christian perspective, here are a few thoughts how we are to live in this free nation:
- Let us recognize that the whole world belongs to God (Acts 17:24-25). God owns the universe and all that is in it. And that includes Canadians and people all over the world.
- It is God who placed us where we live now (Acts 17:26). We are not here just because our forefathers moved, homesteaded, and settled down in our present habitations.
- All inhabitants are to live for God in Canada (Acts 17:27). The purpose of living on earth is to seek, reach out for and find God.
- We are also to live responsibly by “submitting to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience” (Romans 13:5).
Canada is a nation of immigrants for the last 200+ years. All across the land, foreigners continue to go through the process of naturalization in order to become her citizens. Every year it is a deeply moving experience.
At a ceremony last year, a woman said, “I cried when I got my citizenship. I looked at the flag and exclaimed, “I am a Canadian now!” A man said, “I gave up everything to come to Canada, but it was worth it.”
Why do so many have a strong desire to become Canadians? Their answers boil down to a common response: This is a nation of hope and prosperity, and they want a chance to be free in all aspects of living here.
One new citizen chose an appropriate way to celebrate the day he became naturalized. Following the citizenship ceremony, he went right back to work saying, “That’s the best way I can show my gratitude for my new homeland.”
The thrill of these people’s experiences is not unlike the emotion I felt when I became a citizen of heaven by believing and accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour in my heart.
I renounced my previous allegiance to another lord because I longed for a “better country” (Hebrews 11:16). It sure was a happy and nobler decision.
This was far more significant to me than becoming a citizen of Canada many years later. This hope was infinitely surer. Peace and freedom were guaranteed by promises of God and the finished work of Christ on the cross.
Our Canadian citizenship will cease at death. But the eternal citizenship in heaven will remain forever for those whose names are written in the Book of Life, through redemption by the blood of Christ.
Meanwhile on the earth, our nation needs to turn back to the dominion of God from Whom she has moved far away.
Because of her unlimited influence in the world, Canada can no longer afford to be a self-contained and self-sufficient nation. We have far-reaching entangling alliances with the nations of the world. Our prosperity is bound up with people of other lands.
We can either make our country an arena of military and nuclear competition, racial hatred, or malicious mischief. Or, we can help make this planet a world of peace – a family of friendly nations.
We do not understand why nations rise and fall in regular rhythmic intervals. But they do. Many nations have fallen because of inward decay, by committing moral and spiritual suicide.
For this reason, let us not forget to pray for our leaders – local city officials, provincial administrators, and national authorities. We all need to be steered back toward the Living God and lay hold upon Him.
Happy 157th Canada! May God indeed keep our land. Que Dieu benisse notre pays!
From the Herald archives: June, 1979
MERRITT DOG ON THE ROAD TO CHAMPIONSHIP
His name is Tinymite and he is blowing away the opposition in almost every dog show he enters. Owned by Melvin and Melody Plitt of Merritt, this little Chihuahua is on his way to becoming the top Canadian dog of his breed. In fact, he might already be there.
A dog needs 10 points to become the Canadian champion.
LETTERS POLICY
The Merritt Herald welcomes your letters, on any subject, addressed to the editor. Letters may be edited for length, taste and clarity. Please keep letters to 300 words or less. Email letters to: newsroom@ merrittherald. com.
NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH
NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
LNIB receives $190,000 federal funding
Kenneth Wong reporter@merrittherald.com
Federal government invests $190,000 into Lower Nicola Indian Band through the Natural Infrastructure Fund.
On Thursday, June 20, Infrastructure Canada announced a $190,000 investment into the Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) to revitalize its natural green spaces and complete bank stabilization.
The funding is meant to support the planting of various trees, shrubs, flowers and grass at several reserves that were affected by the 2021 floods.
“Lower Nicola Indian Band is pleased to accept the funding and use to revegetate and beautify the reserves through the planting of trees, shrubs, flowers and grass,” said LNIB economic development project manager Adam Ova. “Given the unfortunate natural events that took place, this opportunity will increase our resiliency to deal with future events and make the reserves a more beautiful place.”
“The revegetation efforts aim to increase biodiversity on the reserves and manage invasive species encroaching in certain areas, specifically blue weed,” reads
the press release. “Additionally, completing bank stabilization will safeguard the ecosystem and support the breeding habitat of the salmon population in the creek, while also mitigating future flood risks.”
Originally announced in June 2021, the Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF) is a pool of $200 million that finances projects “that use natural or hybrid approaches to protect the natural environment, support healthy and resilient communities, and contribute to economic growth and jobs,” reads the NIF government website page.
According to Infrastructure Canada, at least 10 per cent of the NIF will be allocated to Indigenous-led projects.
The NIF is described as a “national, competitive, direct-delivery program delivered through grants and contributions,” with projects being assessed on their ability to deliver multiple community services.
This fund has notably invested $231,004 into a food security and cultural garden in the Skuppah Indian Band; $563,118 in restoring Trout Creek in Summerland; and $1 million in upgrading the Community Green Park and Ortona Trail in Vancouver’s University Endowment Lands.
JACKIE TEGART
MLA|FRASER NICOLA 250-453-9726 Jackie.Tegart.MLA@leg.bc.ca 2-2152 Quilchena Ave.,Merritt /tegartjackie Merritt
NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
City and District renew re deal
Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the City of Merritt have renewed their fire protection service agreement for another five years.
The fire protection service area includes 772 registered addresses in Lower Nicola, Miller Estates, the north end of Coldwater Road, and areas east of Merritt – including Nicola Ranch and Harmon Estates.
According to the press release, all fire responses are based out of the Merritt Firehall. The Merritt Fire Rescue Department will provide an exterior-level response to structure fires and structure defense, similar to all the other TNRD fire protection service areas.
“Merritt Fire Rescue is honoured to extend our fire protection services to residents of the TNRD. Our team is dedicated to safeguarding life and property, ensuring rapid and effective responses to emergencies, minimizing damage, injury, and loss,” Dave Tomkinson, chief of Merritt Fire Rescue said.
“We appreciate this agreement with the City of Merritt,” Jason Tomlin, TNRD manager of fire protection services, said. “We know Merritt Fire Rescue is dedicated, well-trained, and well-equipped to respond to emergencies beyond city limits.”
In 2024, affected TNRD property owners will pay $48.28 per $100,000 of assessed value for fire protection as a result of this agreement, which is in line with the 15 other TNRD fire protection areas. This tax rate is a 16 per cent decrease compared to 2023 for affected property owners.
City to host café at Civic Centre
Kenneth Wong reporter@merrittherald.com
City of Merritt hosting Council + Community Café at Merritt Civic Centre.
On Thursday, June 27, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., the civic centre will be open for the public to share refreshments with local officials to discuss community matters.
“After the success of the last open house, council was inspired to provide more community engagement opportunities,” says Mayor Michael Goetz. “These new Council and Community Cafés will provide council and residents the opportunity to connect on a casual basis and get a better sense of the topics of interest to residents.”
“We also wanted to remove barriers to parents attending and decided to provide freeform kid-oriented activities in this new family-friendly gathering,” says Mayor Goetz. “We look forward to connecting with many residents as we chat over snacks and beverages and learn what is important to our community.”
The City encourages residents to bring their kids. “Fun activities will be on hand to keep children entertained, while parents enjoy meaningful conversation with city council members,” reads the City’s announcement post.
van der Gracht
ext 244 bvandergracht@morellichertkow.com
M Brown
ext 264 jbrown@morellichertkow com
Laísa Condé editor@merrittherald.com
Photo/TNRD
Elders and community gather at NVIT to identify old photographs
Kenneth Wong reporter@merrittherald.com
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology hosts year end Back To Our Roots photo sharing event.
On Wednesday, June 19, Elders and community members gathered at the NVIT gymnasium to identify old photographs.
Elders and community members sat at tables with their personal photo collections and came together to identify people and places, followed by a slideshow presented by museum manager Cameron Bridge of the Nicola Valley Museum & Archives.
“Pictures tell us a story of how our people lived long time ago,” said Nooaitch Elder Arthur Sam. “Every family has different pictures of their parents, grandparents; it goes back a long ways.”
The Back To Our Roots photo sharing event started back in December, meeting once every two weeks at NVIT’s library; however this was the first time the event was hosted in the gymnasium at such a large scale.
“In December, we had people come into the library where we showed the pictures and they’re able to ID some of them and then tell a story about some of them,” said Coldwater and NVIT Elder Mary Charters. “The next generation would not know who they are if we did not do that.”
“One of the Elders said, ‘should have been done 40 to 50 years ago when people really knew who the people were,’ now, we take a look at them and the ones who knew them, or knew of them are able to ID them,” said Charters.
“Some of them were the ones in their 60s now are able to recognize
their grandparents, when they themselves were about four years old when the picture was taken,” said Charters.
Charters hopes that the next generation will see what life was compared to now and that people worked together. “Back then, people didn’t have phones and they stopped in, they were welcome,” said Charters. “Didn’t matter what you were doing, if you were busy, they came in, sometimes they would be the one to put the pot of tea on and say ‘well come on, you better sit down, have a rest.”
“Nowadays, ‘oh, you better phone me, I might not be home,’ or ‘I might be busy, call me first,” we didn’t See SEM’KUK’ Page 11
PLUMBING &HEATING
1 Don’t leave purses or valuables inside vehicles over night.
2 Lock vehicles when exiting, make it a habit
3 If leaving valuables in
Photo/Kenneth Wong
Sem’kuk’ Christine Brown identi ed
From Page 10
have that back in the day, we didn’t have phones anyways,” laughed Charters.
“We weren’t so serious about everything, everything wasn’t politics, it was you lived life to the full.”
According to Bridge, the Museum & Archives were able to identify approximately 15 photographs. One of the identified persons was a photograph of a woman weaving a basket identified as Sem’kuk’ Christine Brown.
“For us, it gives us an opportunity to showcase some of the materials that we have, as well as to engage with the community and participate in something allows people to look back and look at their ancestors and look at the these communities, and these people who have who have made up Merritt, the Nicola Valley to what it is today,” said Bridge.
Back To Our Roots will return to the NVIT library this coming September.
OPEN HOUSE
Over 300 people showed up at Central Park for the Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. During the day, community members had a chance to chat with the Fire Department and FireSmart partners and coordinator on fire preparedness and raise their questions on FireSmart practices.
“We are quite pleased with the amount of engagement we had with the community and hope to see that number grow with every annual Wildfire Prep Day,” said FireSmart coordinator Steve Rempel.
Sem’kuk’ Christine Brown crica 1980. Photo/Nicola Valley Museum & Archives
Merrittonians and Nicola Valley residents gathered to learn how to FireSmart their homes over the weekend.
Board decision pending on Schoenborn’s potential release
Child killer Allan Dwayne Schoenborn — who recently changed his name to Ken John Johnson — is on a path to conditional discharge from his forensic psychiatric hospital, but will spend at least one more year under his current community supervision conditions, pending approval from the BC Review Board.
On Tuesday, Schoenborn appeared before the board’s three-person panel where Crown counsel, hospital staff and Schoenborn agreed on a joint submission to maintain his current custodial orders, which include up to 28 days of unescorted leave at one time, from the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam.
The board heard from hospital staff that Schoenborn has recently been accepted onto a wait list at the Community Transitional Care (CTC) program, which would require a conditional discharge from the hospital. It is understood that such a discharge would prompt a separate hearing by the board.
“A conditional discharge means that someone who has been found not criminally responsible for a crime or unfit to stand trial due to a mental disorder is well enough to live outside the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, but must still live where as directed and participate in monitoring and ongoing treatment,” the CTC website states.
Tuesday marked the second hearing day for Schoenborn following an abrupt ending to his hearing on April 17 when Schoenborn burst out in anger over questions from board chair Brenda Edwards concerning the patient’s risk to children and women, as well as a predisposition to substance abuse.
“What the f*** is this? …No booze, no drugs, no children; is that what’s going to be on my order?” Schoenborn interjected. That outburst figured prominently in the board’s continued assessment of Schoenborn’s rehabilitation.
Schoenborn’s lawyer Zain Ali told the board his client regretted the outburst and had apologized.
Dr. Sophie Anhoury, the medical director of the hospital, said Schoenborn is clear of delusions and understands the world in reality, thanks to medication; he has also demonstrated pro-social behaviour while on outings in the community that have raised no concern from staff. No substance use concerns have been raised, as well, she said.
Anhoury said Schoenborn’s outburst on April 17 stemmed from being embarrassed
about the questions, as he feels judged by the public and “does not believe he is a risk to others.”
Ultimately, said Anhoury, the outburst had not changed her risk assessment.
“There’s no change; there’s no concerns about his conduct on his leaves,” said Anhoury.
But the outburst, said Crown counsel Trevor Shaw, demonstrates Schoenborn’s mental vulnerabilities, namely questionable behaviour toward female nurses, such as calling one a “b****” and slamming the door on another.
Schoenborn, said Shaw, “seems to have a structure that considers women’s reactions differently, which should cause this board some concern,” adding such a disposition is relevant to his history of violence against women.
Shaw noted Schoenborn killed his three young children — Kaitlynne, Max and Cordon — in 2008, arising from a dispute with his wife Darcie Clarke, who died in 2019.
A judge found Schoenborn guilty of first-degree murder for stabbing and suffocating his children but deemed him not criminally responsible due to mental illness.
Shaw read the 2023 victim impact statement of Stacey Galt, Clarke’s cousin.
Galt told the board she and other surviving family members live in fear of a “manipulative” Schoenborn being out in the community and ultimately harming her or others.
“The details I learned about the offence harm me to this day, thinking about what those children endured. It is unfathomable to think that a father would do such a thing to his own children. Allan was a very jealous, vindictive, manipulative, violent man. It terrifies me to think what the outcome may be if he stops taking his medication,” Galt said.
Galt, who opposes Schoenborn’s current community leaves, also said annual board reviews such as this one feed a “repetitive loop of pain.”
Schoenborn’s case worker told the board his “worst nightmare” is being recognized in public, hence his legal name change, which, when made public in April, prompted public outrage and a quick change to the law to ban serious criminal offenders from doing so in the future.
Edwards acknowledged the victims and the statements issued to the board Tuesday. She added the board will issue its decision to Schoenborn by this week and a written decision will take up to seven weeks to publish.
Graeme Wood GLACIER MEDIA
Merritt Centennials strengthen squad with new signings SPORTS
Merritt Centennials have announced two player commitments for next season.
The latest two additions of the Merritt Centennials, Owen Van Herk and Rhett Serfas, talked to the Herald about their hockey journey and some of their expectations of this new chapter with the Centennials.
Owen Van Herk has a long history with hockey. The 18-year-old started playing hockey when he was just three years old.
“I kind of just grew up around it. My dad really liked hockey and got me into it early,” Van Herk said. “I grew to love it after a while and started (playing) pretty young and kept going since.”
During the 2023-24 season, Van Herk played for the Beaumont Braves U18 AA, a minor hockey team from Alberta. Throughout his time with the team, the forward scored 34 goals and had 21 assists.
But now, Van Herk is ready to take the next step on his hockey journey as he commits to the Merritt Centennials in the 2024/2025 season.
“I was very excited (when I made into the team). I thought they showed a lot of interest in me, they showed a lot of effort and trying to get me to come to their team and I felt very grateful for it and very excited to start a new chapter in my life,” he added.
Van Herk also shared some of his goals for the upcoming season with the Centennials.
“I want to grow as a player and get to know new people and experience a new part of my life, and hopefully, grow in my hockey skills and have a fun and successful year,” he said.
But with his personal goals, comes the excitement of playing in junior hockey for the first time.
“I know a fair few of them (the players signing with the Cents). They’re from Alberta and I’ve played with some of them. I’m excited to continue to play with some of them,”
Van Herk said. “I’m just excited to start my junior hockey career and get started with it and I think Merritt is one of the best places I could do it. It’s beautiful there and I’m excited to move and live there.”
As his excitement grows to move to Merritt, Van Herk sends a message to all the Centennials fans.
“They can expect the same performance every night, I’m consistent. I come out and play my hardest every night, to the best of my abilities,” he added. “Hopefully I have a good year and put up (good point) production and play well, but I think they can expect the same effort every night.”
Like his teammate, Rhett Serfas also has a long history with hockey.
“I started when I was probably four years old playing in Picture Butte and then playing minor hockey there for a long time,” he said. “Then three years ago, I decided to come out to Kelowna and I’ve been here and then just this year is my eleventh year playing hockey.”
During the 2023-24 season, Serfas played for the RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna U18. Throughout his time with the team, the defenseman scored 2 goals and had 10 assists.
Serfas also shares his excitement when he heard that he made it into the Centennials.
“It’s a new start for the team, a new start for me and I think it’s gonna be a really good year,” he added.
He also shared a few of his personal goals for the upcoming season.
“I really want to develop into a better player and a better person in Merritt. So it’s a stepping stone for where I want to be used as a human as a hockey player. So I’m excited to take the step,” he said.
As for fans in Merritt, they can expect that Serfas will give his all during every game.
“I will go out there every shift, work as hard as I can,” he added. “Get the energy up in games and get them going.”
Laísa Condé editor@merrittherald.com
Owen Van Herk (left) and Rhett Serfas (right) Photo/Merritt Centennials
Barrel racing at rodeo grounds
TheMerritt Otters hosted a swim meet on theweekend of June 15-16. Theevent saw 133 swimmers competing, with theMerritt Swim Club proudly representedby20athletes.This meet wouldn’t have been possible withoutthe invaluable support of oursponsors, volunteers, parents, coaches, andswimmers. TheMerritt Otters Swim Club extendsheartfelt thanks to everyone involved.
THANK YOU... FOR SUPPORTING OUR SWIM MEET
RESULTS
DIVISION 1GIRLS RELAY (AubreyLeBeau, Julieta Martin,Ellizaand Elijah Lajarca) came second in theirfreestyle relay.
DIVISION 3GIRLS RELAYS were first andsecond respectivelyintheir medley andfreestyle relays. First placeteamonbothdayshad swimmers Miya Thuveson,Imroz Brar,SophiaVan Elswyk, and FaithShuter-Swakum.The second place team on both days hadswimmers Loryne Peralta, Portia Ryan,Naomi Reid,and Lilly Willis.
DIVISION 8GIRLS RELAY (Julia Rosec, Frances Reid,TenleyPost, andBiancaCavaliere)came second in theirmedleyrelay andfirstintheir freestyle relay.
Merritt Otters Swim Club Team with theircoaches Julia Rosecand Bianca Cavaliere
Aggregatewinners:TenleyPost(OCAT 1) Gold,Coach Bianca Cavaliere (Division8) Gold CoachJulia Rosec(Division 8) Bronze,Naomi Reid (Div 2) Bronze.
Nicola Valley celebrates Indigenous Day at Shulus Arbor
THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU
Crossroads Community Church
2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911
Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Merritt Baptist Church
2499 Coutlee Avenue (at Orme) Sunday service 10 am, Phone (250)378-2464
Merritt Lutheran Fellowship in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899
Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919
Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
St. Michael’s Anglican Church
1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772
Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.
Trinity United Church Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735
Service Time every Sunday - 10 am Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall)
Service Time: 4:00 pm • 250-280-1268
Valley Evangelical Free Church
Times: Sunday 10 am
SUDOKU
LICENSED CANNABIS
1. Post-traumatic stress disorder
2. Goat-like mammal
3. Swiss river
4. Slithered
5. Humiliate
6. Tumbled
7. Popular alcoholic drink
8. Small round hole in a leather cloth
9. Fertilizer
10. State of a airs that seems deliberately contrary
21. Seaport (abbr.)
22. English seascape painter
23. Bring back again
26. Subtracted from 30. Related on the mother’s side 31. Mooches
32. Commotion
33. Boer War general
34. Silklike nylon fabric 39. CNN’s founder
11. Count on 13. One who discriminates against 17. New Hampshire city
24. One who cares for teeth
25. Sent o 26. Mutual savings bank
27. Initial public o ering 28. Denial
42. Sarcastic in a bitter way
44. Minute reproductive unit
46. Nourishment
47. Large predatory tropical sh
49. Small, rich sponge cake
50. Drink a small amount
51. Golfer Rodriguez 56. Norse personi cation of old age
29. Northeastern institution of higher learning (abbr.) 35. A doctrine 36. Consumed 37. Trent Reznor’s band
38. Perform in a movie 40. Schoolhouse implements 41. Mathematical term 42. Man who behaves dishonorably 43. Expression of regret
57. Large ightless bird 58. Capsized
59. Convicted American spy 60. Music genre 61. Makes tractors 62. Undergo cell disintegration
63. Patti Hearst’s captors 64. Selfs
44. Martens 45. Approval
47. Pleasantly warm 48. e Eurasian hoopoe
49. NBAer Bradley 52. Engineering organization
53. Horse y 54. Type of sandwich 55. A day in the middle of the month
