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Local connections key to aboriginal tourism Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The new regional aboriginal tourism specialist for the Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) has big plans for cultivating industry in the Nicola Valley — but it all starts with making local connections.

In early July, Greg Hopf was announced as the regional tourism specialist appointed to TOTA, the result of a groundbreaking partnership between the regional tourism group, and the Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC. TOTA is the first of the five regional tourism groups to appoint an aboriginal tourism specialist — something Hopf described as “huge.�

Since then, Hopf has been travelling around the region, learning as much as he can about the local Indigenous groups, and existing First Nations businesses within the many communities of B.C.’s southern Interior.

Born and raised in the Northwest Territories, Hopf originally hails form the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and brings a wealth of experience on consulting with First Nations communities, and implementing plans to tailor services to their needs and cultural considerations, having

fold increase in previously worked revenue between as an executive 2006 and 2012, director of as the industry aboriginal sports increased circles in NWT. revenues from “My job was $20 million to to go into every $42 million community in the across the NWT, and we had province. The 33 of them, and release went to work with the on to state communities and that there are really have these more than deep discussions 300 aboriginal on what they want tourism from their sports businesses in programs in their Greg Hopf B.C. communities,� he Regional Tourism Specialist with TOTA But while explained. “From the enormous their elders, for growth of the sector has Hopf their kids, for their membership, excited for the economic for those with disabilities.� opportunities presented to bands Much of the work Hopf in the Thompson-Okanagan will do in creating a roadmap region, he remains committed for a sustainable aboriginal tourism model in the Thompson to creating a three-pronged approach that benefits industry, Okanagan will mirror the work First Nations people, and the he did in Canada’s north. “A lot of this is very similar — tourists themselves.

Historically, the B.C.’s tourism going into reservations and band industry has profited from First offices, aboriginal communities Nations culture, without First in the Thompson Okanagan Nations people themselves seeing region and really having those any of the economic benefit, said deep discussions as to ‘Where Hopf. do you see aboriginal tourism,’ “The biggest thing that I and ‘Are you ready for aboriginal found out was that number tourism?’� one, we need to tell our story.

According to a release from Our people have stories, and the B.C. government, aboriginal our legends, our ancestral trails, tourism is one of the fastest our practices, our beliefs, our growing tourism areas in the spirit animals — we need to province, experiencing a two-

tell our story. Our people are so stereotyped‌ but we have a story — we’re rich in culture, we’re rich in history, we’re rich in traditions, we’re rich in connecting to our land and our spirits. My job is to really get that story out there,â€? said Hopf. “Along with telling our story, the most important thing is educating people.â€?

And while Hopf has a First Nations background, he’s the first to admit that he’s coming in as an outsider to bands in B.C.’s interior. Which is why he plans on leaning on people connected to the communities in the Nicola Valley when he begins to assess the region’s opportunities this fall.

Sharon Bond, owner of the Kekuli Cafe in Merritt, is one of those people Hopf will be leaning on. Bond, who serves on the board of the Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC, as well as the local chamber of commerce and as a councillor for the Nooaitch Indian Band, grew up in the Nicola Valley. The success of her business, which opened its first location in West Bank before opening in Merritt, was tied to the Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC. “I got lucky — when I opened my business, I didn’t realize it would be such a tourism draw, until I met Aboriginal Tourism

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CITY HALL

Repaving Nicola Avenue set for September Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The City of Merritt is sending half a million dollars the province’s way to fund part of the improvements being made to Nicola Avenue’s medians beginning next month.

At its regular meeting Tuesday (Aug. 9), city council approved partnering with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to complete a portion of its plan to beautify the roadway through town.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is paving

Highway 8 through Merritt this year, and announced it is expected to begin that resurfacing work by Sept. 8 — operating from 7a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday thereafter.

The work provided by the provincial government costs $515,000 and includes building the concrete curbs of the medians and abandoning an existing waterline under Nicola Avenue between Cleasby Street and Chapman Street. Supply and installation of irrigation water services and installing domestic water service connections are also included.

However, these funds won’t cover the cost to fill the medians with plants nor will it cover the cost to install an irrigation system to water those plants. It also doesn’t include the city making changes to the north end of the Voght Street and Nicola Avenue intersection, which will involve adding in a right turn lane.

The city’s budget for the entire project is $980,000.

City council approved the $515,000 by a unanimous 6-0 vote. Coun. Kurt Christopherson was absent from the meeting.

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The paving project was expected to begin and end much earlier in the year. Back in February, City of Merritt chief administrative officer told the Herald the ministry’s repaving of Nicola Avenue was expected to be complete by July.

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Pair arrested for weekend crime spree Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

A man and woman are in hot water after being arrested for multiple thefts over the weekend.

Merritt RCMP Sgt. Norm Flemming said a 30-year-old man from Calgary and a 28-year-old female of no fixed address are facing charges of theft under $5,000, theft of a motor vehicle and theft over $5,000.

The pair allegedly swiped a cash box from behind the counter of the Intown Inn and Suites last Saturday afternoon while the clerk was distracted.

The act was caught on video surveillance footage.

Shortly after midnight, police got a call from a

resident who saw their pickup truck being stolen. “We got a call from a family living on Thorpe Road that advised that their truck was backing out of the driveway and they weren’t in it,�

Flemming said.

Police tracked down the vehicle, which was heading south on the Coquihalla Highway. When the man and woman in the vehicle did not pull over for police, a spike belt was deployed ahead of them, which punctured and deflated the two front tires of the truck. “The vehicle came to a stop on the roadway and the male and female tried to run, but were caught shortly thereafter,� Flemming said.

He said that due to the video surveillance being of a good quality, they were able to identify the pair as the same people who stole the cash box from the Intown Inn and Suites.

Guns to be tested Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Police are sending the firearms they seized in a search of a local motel room to a forensics lab in Vancouver for testing and analysis.

RCMP Sgt. Norm Flemming said police want to determine if they are functioning firearms, see if any fingerprints are on them and have some ballistics work conducted to see if the guns have been actively used in other offences in the province.

Both the guns and drugs were found in the motel room with three men who have ties to a B.C. street gang, the Independent Soldiers, when police conducted a warrantless search back on the evening of Aug.1.

Police conducted the search after tracking a woman, who is believed to be responsible for a home invasion earlier that night, to that location.

The search turned up a nine millimetre hand-

gun, two loaded .22 calibre handguns, two sawedoff shotguns, ammunition for all of the guns, and a quantity of cocaine, heroin and meth. The woman was arrested and is facing charges.

To bring any charges against the three men, police will need to make their case to the Crown as to why they searched the room without a warrant.

Flemming said he believes police had grounds to enter the room and conduct the search, and officers are still working on the file.

While testing the guns isn’t related to the issue of the search, the results may help with other police investigations.

The woman accused in the home invasion, Patricia Hanson-Johnson, is charged with assault with a weapon and break and enter to commit an indictable offence. She is on conditions not to be in Merritt except for court appearances. She made her first such appearance on Tuesday (Aug. 16) and is scheduled to be back in court on Sept. 13.

Mail boxes broken into at Quilchena Store Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

It’s unclear what, if any, mail was stolen when staff at the Quilchena General Store off Highway 5A northeast of Merritt discovered PO boxes had been broken into sometime overnight Sunday (Aug. 14).

RCMP Sgt. Norm Flemming said about 14 mailboxes were opened, and a lot of them had cobwebs and dirt in them. Some even had closed signs on them as well.

“I don’t know specifically that [the culprit or culprits] got any mail or anything from [them], but we have made Canada Post aware of it,� Flemming said.

He said the Quilchena General Store is on the list to receive new, tamper-resistant, mailboxes.

Police received word that the mail boxes had been broken into on Monday morning, and none of the boxes had been tampered with when the store closed Sunday night, Flemming told the Herald.

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Natural gas pipeline undergoing mandated upgrades Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Residents of the Nicola Valley travelling between Merritt and Lower Nicola on Highway 8 in recent weeks have undoubtedly noticed the substantial amount of activity taking place at the natural gas service station located across the road from the Johnny’s on the Rez convenience store.

Spectra Energy Corp, the owners and operators of the twin natural gas transmission lines that run from northeast B.C. near Fort Nelson to the Canada/United States border at Sumas, are currently carrying out maintenance and upgrading initiatives on their lines, as mandated

by Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB).

“These replacements are required by the NEB to meet Canadian Standard Association (CSA) standards for oil and gas pipeline systems,” stated Joshua Smith, communications advisor for Spectra Energy, in an email response.

“Under these standards, there are different class designations for pipelines. As a result of development and population growth in the area near these pipeline sections, the class designation factor has changed — necessitating the pipeline replacements.

“The diameter, capacity and location of these pipeline segments will remain the same,” Smith concluded.

The original 30-inch natural gas mainline that passes through the Nicola Valley was constructed in 1957.

A second 36-inch loop line was added in 1971.

Approximately 1.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas pass through the lines per day.

“Spectra Energy owns and operates the major natural gas transmission system in British Columbia,” said Smith.

“It transports processed natural gas to consumers throughout the province and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. The gas is used to heat homes,

businesses, hospitals and schools. It’s also used as a fuel for electric power generation, and is a staple in a number of

industrial and manufacturing processes.”

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Forest industry remains strong Derek Nighbor SPECIAL TO THE HERALD

Growing up in the Ottawa Valley, I appreciated from a young age the importance of the forest sector to our local economy. My brother and I were fortunate enough to earn good money in the summer on the same corrugated box-making factory floor where my grandfather and father earned their livelihoods.

Years later, as the CEO of the national forest products association and after seeing significant innovation and transformation across the industry, I am reminded that forest sector jobs continue to be rewarding and good-paying jobs in some 200 forest communities across Canada.

With more than 230,000 direct forestry jobs in Canada today, we continue to see opportunities on the horizon for young and more experienced workers in a host of job areas in forest operations, at mills, head offices and in the design, marketing and manufacturing of innovative forest products.

These jobs are not just supporting families and local economies, but they are also green jobs — bringing real benefit to the environment for all of us through sustainable forest management and the creation of environmentally friendly, forest-sourced products.

One of the biggest labour challenges in our industry today is ensuring that we have the right people trained to do the jobs that are going to be in demand not only today, but tomorrow. The Forest Products Association of Canada’s launch in June of our new job-matching tool with the Hon. MaryAnn Mihychuk, Federal Minister of Employment, Workforce and Labour, will be a critical tool to support matching job hunters with job opportunities, thereby supporting economic growth in communities across Canada.

This new tool (thegreenestworkforce.ca), which is free for both employment seekers and employers

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Ignorance pervasive across borders To cut to the chase, the five most ignorant countries in the world are Mexico (a world leader at least in this), India, Brazil, Peru and New Zealand. And the GWYNNE DYER five best-informed The international are South Korea STAGE (take a bow), followed by Ireland, Poland, China and the United States. Ignorant about what? About the realities in their own country.

Every year the London-based polling organisation Ipsos Mori does its “Perils of Perception” poll, asking people in many countries what they believe about, say, the proportion of the population who are immigrants, or overweight, or over 65, and comparing their answers with the true numbers.

Putting all the results together, Ipsos Mori then comes up with its famous Index of Ignorance. The level of ignorance is startling — and yet these mistaken beliefs can play a big role in the political choices that countries make.

Take immigration. Almost every country

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over-estimates the number of immigrants in their population, sometimes by huge amounts.

The Chinese, for example, believe that 11 per cent of the people in their country are immigrants. The real number is 0.1 per cent, so their guess is 110 times too high (and maybe just a little paranoid). Brazilians are just as bad: they think 25 per cent of the population are immigrants; it’s really just 0.3 per cent.

Most countries do better than that, but not that much better. Americans think 32 per cent of their population are immigrants, when actually only 13 per cent are. The Japanese think it’s 10 per cent, when it’s really only two per cent. And the Poles recently elected a right-wing nationalist government in large part because they fear being overrun: they think 14 per cent of the population are immigrants, when it’s really less than half of one per cent.

Or take the number of Muslims living in countries that are historically non-Muslim.

The highest proportion of the population is in France, where 8 per cent are Muslims — but the average guess of the French people polled was 31 per cent (and Fox News seems to believe it’s nearly half). Only one per cent of Americans are Muslim, but Americans believe it is 15 per cent. In Canada it’s two per cent, but Canadians think it’s 20 per cent.

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These huge over-estimates are probably driven in part by the fear of Islamist terrorism, which in turn is driven by the media’s fascination with the subject. It’s quite striking, for example, that while Americans guess three times too high when asked about the proportion of immigrants in the country, they guess fifteen times too high when asked specifically about Muslims.

One could go on and on about how wrong people get things. Indians (urban, educated Indians who take part in internet polls) think that one-third of the country’s population is non-religious. In fact, less than one per cent is.

Saudi Arabians think that 28 per cent of the population are overweight or obese, when actually 71 percent are (the highest proportion of all 35 countries polled). But the more interesting question is: how much do these misperceptions affect politics and policy?

Not much, probably, when we’re talking about religion or obesity or the share of the population that is over 65 years old (which was over-estimated in every country polled). But it’s pretty clear that a huge popular over-estimate of the number of immigrants in Great Britain contributed to the “Leave” victory in last June’s

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Dear Readers, It is with a heavy heart that we at the Merritt Herald are announcing the cessation of our beloved Tuesday publication.

These are times of change and in keeping with that, sometimes a new plan of action in order to remain steadfast needs to occur.

Tuesday’s paper was twelve solid pages and though slight, was packed with Merritt verve. I want to extend my sincerest thanks to everyone who supported us. It was this community support that kept this little engine chugging along five wonderful years.

We will press on with our mainstay, the Thursday publication, without any interruption whatsoever; with the same circulation in tow. I would like to remind everyone to continue to consider the

will not only support those looking for work in the forest sector, but it will also provide advanced labour market information that can be used to help forestry companies with their recruitment efforts, allow governments to develop public policies to better address employment needs, and support our high schools, colleges and universities by informing students about the career opportunities that exist in Canada’s forest sector. It will also promote the Canadian industry’s world-leading track record of environmental sustainability and reinforce how rewarding a career in the forest sector can be.

One of the things that has dramatically changed since my summer stints on the plant floor in Pembroke, Ontario is the technological transformation that has happened across the industry. From the sophisticated software that helps run everything from our mills to our back-end delivery systems to the innovative new uses for wood products (clothing, cosmetics and even parts for the interior of your Merritt Herald as the best means to get your message out into our midst, via the car) to the various technologies that help us maintain our sustainable forestry models and practices, the images of the traditional lumbercommunity pages, Letters to the Editor jack are more than a little outdated. and/or paid advertising. We strive to As visitors to our new job-matching tool can attest, today’s produce a top quality product and our modern forestry operations are looking for engineers, computer team’s determined efforts will continue scientists, biologists, mill operators, environmental scientists, and in our weekly publication. specialists in human resources, communications, the law, accounting Deadlines for Thursday remain the and finance. same: And yes, forestry companies will always need foresters and logTuesday noon: booking deadline gers too.

Wednesday noon: print deadline.

The industry has changed a great deal. It’s more diverse, more In closing, I want to, again, extend my high-tech and more sophisticated in its pursuit of sustainability. gratitude to the community of Merritt.

Those advances, according to an international survey (fpac.ca/leger) You made our Tuesday edition of the released earlier this year, have helped our industry earn the best Merritt Herald possible, and we in the reputation in the world for its environmental practices. newsroom look forward to the continued Canada’s forest sector will continue to innovate and transform in relationship with you in our thriving the years to come and will continue to remain the lifeblood of comThursday publication. munities across the country. Our hope is that this new job-matching tool will help even more Canadians find quality, good-paying jobs in Sincerely, the forest sector.

Theresa Arnold Publisher/Merritt Herald Derek Nighbor is the CEO for Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)

Media complicit in rise of Trump From Page 8 referendum on British membership of the European Union.

But the ignorance often gets a lot of help.

London’s population, for example, is more than a third foreign-born: almost 37 per cent. But Londoners are quite comfortable with this, and voted strongly for “Remain.” In fact, almost all of the big English cities voted “Remain.” Whereas, in suburban and rural parts of England, where immigrants are rare or entirely absent, people were so panicked by immigration that they voted equally strongly for “Leave.”

This was not just a coincidence. For many Can you believe it, our owners will have to treat us!

years a big chunk of the British media, (including the country’s three largest-circulation morning papers — the Sun, the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph), has constantly exaggerated the scale of immigration and the problems it causes. So, in parts of England where immigrants are scarce, people don’t believe the evidence of their own eyes; they believe the media instead.

The same phenomenon has played a big part in the rise of Donald Trump in the United States.

When he talks about building a wall to stop hordes of Mexican rapists pouring across the southern border of the U.S., or promises to ban all Muslim immigration in to the country, the media-fed misconceptions of Americans about immigrant and

particularly Muslim numbers make his lies easier to believe.

There is a chicken-and-egg question here, of course. Are the media just pandering to existing popular fears, or are they actually creating them?

The unsatisfactory but inevitable answer is: a bit of both.

In the century and a half that there has been free mass media (and now social media as well), nobody has come up with a solution for this problem. “Free” includes free to make mistakes, and free to distort facts and tell outright lies.

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School district gets last minute boost Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The board chair of school district 58 is welcoming a last-minute infusion of provincial cash ahead of the start of the 2016-17 school year.

On Aug. 10, a press release from the B.C. government stated that up to $170,292 would be available for SD58 — one piece of a $14.7 million pie known as the Student Transportation Fund.

The announcement came three months after local trustees passed a budget that included, amongst other cuts, consolidation of bus routes within the district in order to find some savings.

While the press release states that the new infusion of money must be put towards transportation services, SD58 board chair Gordon Comeau explained that because the district chose not to introduce bussing fees as part of their budget, trustees have a little more freedom

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to decide where the government money will be spent. Districts which introduced fees for school bussing are obligated to eliminate those fees using funds from the Student Transportation Fund.

SD58’s review of the school bussing program didn’t add any fees; rather, some routes were cut and others were consolidated.

“Transportation is really an odd kettle of fish,” explained Comeau.

“Our numbers have changed regarding our ridership, so we anticipated having to do a review anyway [before budget cuts were announced].”

Comeau said the review entailed asking questions like “‘Do we need as many stops?’ and ‘Do we need as many runs?’” Ultimately, the review found that there were a number of routes in which the ridership was so low that the route was amalgamated into another, existing route, said Comeau.

While Comeau explained that the school bussing review was coming down the pipeline regardless of budget cuts, he pointed to one area in which the district was “shortchanging itself ” — extracurricular trips.

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Because the money is intended to offset the cost of school bussing in some districts, Comeau said he expects the funds coming from the program to be available near the beginning of the school year.

“We’ll still be in a deficit position [with regards to the 2016-17 budget], but we’re a little better off,” said Comeau. “There’s an election coming, so the money is flowing in. We’re not gonna say no.”

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Back to School New provincial curriculum rolls out this fall Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

School District 58’s motto “Success for all learners today and tomorrow” has never been more true with the implementation of a new curriculum across the province that is focused on personalized learning.

“There are students who the system speaks very well to … and there’s more reluctant learners that we have to do things differently [with] because they’re wanting to do things differently,” said SD 58 superintendent Steve McNiven.

Part of the new curriculum includes the elimination of multiple written provincial exams by secondary students.

In their place, students will complete only two exams that cover math and literacy skills.

McNiven said teachers were reluctant about this change at first, but that feeling has started to shift now.

He said the new curriculum is moving away from being content heavy, which was easy to assess on a single test, to one that involves students demonstrating their learning in different ways.

“The assessment has to reflect that as well,” he said.

Teachers can still offer their own final exams, but alternatively can have students create a project or make a presentation on what they learned that year.

At its foundation, the redesign of curriculum maintains a focus on teaching literacy and numeracy while supporting the development of critical thinking and communication skills.

In the 2016-17 school year, teachers will being

incorporating the new curriculum in their classes, at the Kindergarten through Grade 9 level, while teachers at the Grade 10 through 12 level are being asked to test out the curriculum and give feedback to the education ministry.

“And we know there will be some flexibility with that,” McNiven said of teachers implementing the new curriculum across SD58.

Implementing the new curriculum will call for flexible learning environments, such as more team work in math classes, and more place-based learning such as field trips in science classes as opposed to just learning about a subject via a textbook.

“It’s less individuals in rows with the teacher at the front and more collaborative teams, critical thinking, working together, problem solving and creativity,” SD 58 assistant superintendent Christine Perkins said about the new curriculum.

The new curriculum will involve teaching students how to solve a problem as opposed to being told information, which people can look up through Google.

However, as McNiven pointed out, direct instruction will still be commonplace in the classroom.

“There will be times when teachers are providing information as they always have and should be, but certainly [there will be] more flexibility, [and] more opportunities for exploration at both the classroom level and the individual level,” McNiven said.

Implementation will not be without challenges, McNiven said, adding that he’s heard concerns from

teachers surrounding what to do for resources.

“We’re going to have to support out teachers in making that shift away from some of those materials that they’ve used in the past to some new ways of doing things,” McNiven said.

There are also some new classes being implemented at the district level beginning this year, as well as the imbedding of aboriginal content in all subject areas including math.

“A lot of aboriginal history is around mathematics.

Everything from beading to basket weaving to how they found their way using the stars,” Perkins said.

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Back to School

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New faces in new places around SD58 Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Another school year means the start of something new for students, teachers and administrators alike.

There will be 13 new teachers starting work in School District 58 in 201617, and two viceprincipal positions have been refilled at SD 58’s two high schools.

Superintendent Steve McNiven told the Herald that of the 13 new teachers eight are new to Merritt schools,

and include both positions to replace retirees and teachers on leaves of absence.

In Merritt there are 117 full-time or part-time teachers in the schools.

That number doesn’t include substitute teachers — also known as teachers teaching on call (TTOC) — the bulk of whom will be hired by the end of the summer, McNiven said.

In Merritt, Kevin McGifford has been appointed the vice-principal of Merritt Secondary

School, while in Princeton, Crystal Larsen was named the vice-principal of Princeton Secondary School.

At MSS, McGifford replaces viceprincipal Alison Kusio. At PSS, Larsen is replacing Ian Tisdale.

McNiven said Merritt Secondary School will continue to have two viceprincipals.

Kuzio is returning to the classroom on a full-time basis, teaching Grade 7

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college applications. The following are a handful of ways parents can help their sons and daughters choose extracurricular activities they can benefit from for years to come. • Ask kids to jot down their interests.

Students are more likely to enjoy and excel at extracurricular activities that align with their existing interests. Ask kids to jot down a list of their interests or anything they might want to try. Youngsters might want to learn a musical instrument — even

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if they have never before taken a course on music.

Once kids have listed their interests, look for activities that allow them to further explore those interests. Chances are there is a school-sponsored or community-based club or organization that will align with at least one thing on your child’s list. • Encourage kids to have fun. Kids are more likely to enjoy and fully commit to an activity if they find it fun. While extracurricular activities can help kids grow as people and improve their image in the eyes of college admissions officers, kids will get even more out of an activity if they enjoy doing it. • Look for something that won’t interfere with schoolwork.

Extracurricular activities can look great on a college application, but that benefit is lost if the activity interferes with a student’s academic performance. Some activities, including sports, demand more of students’ time than others, but make sure kids know that school always comes first.

• Ask around. Ask neighbors or school officials for recommendations to help kids who have tried but failed to find the right fit with regard to extracurricular activities. Sometimes it takes a little trial and error before a child finds an activity he or she is comfortable with. Fellow parents can make great resources, and school officials likely know of a host of clubs and organizations that kids may be interested in. • Sign up with your kids. If kids are hesitant to sign up for an activity because they are shy, sign up with them. Volunteer organizations are typically family-friendly, and kids might be more likely to come out of their shells if they sign up with their parents or siblings. As kids grow more comfortable with an activity, they will want to get more involved even if mom and dad don’t have the time.

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It is true that the benefits of being active span beyond physical health. Participating in sport helps children learn important life skills — like discipline, confidence, and teamwork — and it provides an environment to foster self-esteem and overcome perceived limitations. Learning these skills early creates a strong foundation. In other words, sports equip kids for life. “Unfortunately, some kids miss out on these

opportunities simply because of the costs associated with organized sport, “says Landon French, president of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. “Our organization, which includes 2,400 community partners across Canada, is looking to remedy the issue of cost. In fact, since 2005 we have helped over one million kids get into sports and physical activity.�

A great way to help kids get active, says French, is by encouraging them with programs they enjoy. Dreams of playing in the NHL or representing Canada at the Olympic Games may be a motivator for some, but many others value fitness, fun, or teambuilding more than competition.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) Success for ALL Learners ~ Today and Tomorrow

2016 - 2017 STUDENT REGISTRATION MERRITT SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE 2016 - 2017

ELEMENTARY STUDENT REGISTRATION For “NEW” Elementary school students, please register your child at the neighbourhood school in your location from Monday to Friday, August 29 - Sept. 2, 2016. Schools will be BUS NO. 4580 AM open from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Call ahead to confirm.

KINDERGARTEN: To register, a child must be 5 years of age, on or before December 31, 2016 and a birth certificate, immunization record, and Care Card should be presented. Kindergarten start dates will be arranged through the school.

FRENCH IMMERSION: All students in this program attend Collettville Elementary School (Grades K-7), and Merritt Secondary School (Grades 8-12).

GRADE 8 - 12 MERRITT SECONDARY SCHOOL 250-378-5131 New students register at the school from August 29 - Sept. 2, 2016. Counsellors will be available and students are encouraged to check with the school for more information.

Please Note: On the first day of school (Sept. 6th ) Merritt Secondary School Grade 8 students are at school the full day.

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SCHOOL OPENING: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 – Adjusted hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016 ONLY: Busses will pick up students one hour LATER in the morning and return students beginning at noon.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2016 - 2017

Days in Session 192 - Number of Non-Instructional Days 8 August 29 – 30, 2016

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Summer Institute. (Summer Professional Development Days.)

August 31, 2016

Wednesday

School Based Sessions (Summer Professional Development Day.)

September 6, 2016

Tuesday

SCHOOL OPENING. School hours 10am-12noon.

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October 10, 2016

Monday

Thanksgiving Day

October 21, 2016

Friday

Non-Instructional Day (Professional Development Day.)

November 11, 2016

Friday

Remembrance Day

November 18, 2016

Friday

MSS & PSS First Term Reports Cards go home.

November 25, 2016

Friday

Merritt and Princeton Elementary Report Cards go home.

November 29 - 30, 2016

Tues. - Wed.

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December 16, 2016

Friday

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Dec. 19, 2016 Jan. 2, 2017 January 3, 2017

Winter Break Tuesday

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Jan. 23 - 27, 2017 February 3, 2017

Friday

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February 13, 2017

Monday

Family Day

February 24, 2017

Friday

Non-Instructional Day (Professional Development Day)

March 3, 2017

Friday

Merritt and Princeton Elementary Reports go home.

March 7 - 8, 2017

Tues. - Wed.

All Schools - Shortened day for Parent/Teacher interviews. (Schools closed 1 hour early each day.)

March 17, 2017

Friday

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March 20 - 24, 2017

Mon. - Fri.

SPRING BREAK

March 27 - 31, 2017

Mon. - Fri.

Non-Instructional Days. *Note

April 3, 2017

Monday

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April 14, 2017

Friday

Good Friday

April 17, 2017

Monday

Easter Monday

April 21, 2017

Friday

MSS & PSS Third Term Report Cards go home.

May 22, 2017

Monday

Victoria Day Provincial Exams Secondary Schools.

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Thursday

Year End Report Cards go home.

June 29, 2017

Thursday

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June 30, 2017

Friday

Non-Instructional Day (Administration Day.)

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ROUTE A 7:29 Shuter’s 7:31 Springs 7:33 LNIB Office 7:35 Lower Nicola Fire Hall 7:43 Saskatoon & Coyote Pass 7:45 Yap Skim 7:47 Keisha Anderson 7:52 Nicola-Canford Elementary ROUTE B 7:53 Turner 7:55 Whinney 7:57 Anderson St. & Aberdeen 8:00 Corkle & Woodward 8:02 Aberdeen & Dodding 8:04 Marshall Road 8:06 L.N. Trailer Park 8:16 Merritt Secondary (in back) 8:21 Coquihalla Middle School 8:30 Merritt Bench Elementary 8:40 Collettville Elementary

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BUS NO. 2581 DOUGLAS LAKE AM PM 7:18 Home Ranch (2664 Home Ranch Lane) 4:30 7:27 9404 Charters 4:15 7:28 Dennison (9451 Spahomin Cr. Rd) 4:12 7:33 McRae Turnaround (9511 Spahomin Cr. Rd) 4:15 7:35 9404 Minnie Lake Rd (Reserve #2) 4:07 7:36 9310 Douglas Lk. Rd. (across from Alexander Rd.) 4:03 7:53 Quilchena Home Ranch (7201 Douglas Lk. Rd) 3:50 7:53 7099 Douglas Lake Road 3:49 7:54 Tom (Hillside Road) 3:48 7:56 Lindley’s (6977 Douglas Lk. Rd) 3:47 280 E Highway 8 3:01 224 E Highway 8 3:00 Logan Lake Rd. (31, 158 & 181 Hwy 8) 3:02 189 Highway 8 3:00 Shulus Arena 2:58 2715 Aberdeen Road 2:50 2972 Yap Skim (just before leaving R.P.) 2:48 Rocky Pines 2 (Hummingbird Lane & Yap Skim) 2:46 Rocky Pines 1(2861 Hummingbird Lane) 2:45 Nicola-Canford Elementary 2:40 8:20 Merritt Secondary 3:20 8:25 Merritt Central Elementary 3:15 3009 Ponderosa & Sunny View p.m. only 3:26 1060 Hwy 5A (Joeyaska Road) p.m. only 3:31 Sterling Road p.m. only 3:28 8:38 Merritt Bench Elementary 8:30 Collettville Elementary 3:00

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE Families living beyond the regular school bus routes may be eligible for transportation assistance for the 2016/2017 school year and are asked to make application before October 7, 2016 regardless of whether transportation assistance was received in the past. Applications after this date will be approved as of the date the application is received, and will not be retroactive. Transportation Assistance forms can be picked up at the School Board Office in Merritt, 1550 Chapman Street. Transportation assistance must be renewed each year. Also, banking information will be required as payments will be through e-transfer.

Parents are reminded that road/weather conditions may cause delays/cancellations to the regular bus run(s).

In extreme circumstances, notice of delays will be announced over the local radio station and the school will attempt to contact parents by phone, in order that children do not wait extended time periods at a bus stop.

REGISTRATION OF HOME SCHOOL LEARNERS PARENT INFORMATION

The “School Act”:

“A parent of a child who is required to enroll in an educational program under Section 3 (Division 4 – Home Education) (a) may educate the child at home or elsewhere in accordance with this Division, and (b) must provide that child with an educational program.

Registration

A parent of a child who is required under the above Section to provide the child with an educational program must register the child on or before September 30 in each year with (a) a school of the parent’s choice that is operating in British Columbia, (a.1) if the child is an eligible child, a school referred to in paragraph (a) or (c), or a francophone school of the parent’s choice that is operating in the francophone school district in which the parent resides, (a.2) if the child is an immigrant child, a school referred to in paragraph (a) or (c), or a francophone school of the parent’s choice that is operating in the francophone school district in which the parent resides but only if the francophone education authority responsible for that school permits the parent to register that child, or (b) REPEALED 2006-21-8, effective June 30/06 BC Reg 195/06 (c) an independent school operating in British Columbia.”

To register or to obtain further information, telephone the school of your choice, or write to the Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen), Box 4100, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8.

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Back to School Former teacher has tips for learning differently had 40 copies of the book printed at her own cost, and has been giving them away to parents in need for free.

She currently has about 15 copies left, but hopes to offer free workshops with groups of students.

“I’m looking into getting it in PDF format,” she said.

The inspiration for the book’s title came from when Hedrick worked as a teacher in Surrey. The principal of the school asked her to teach a workshop on learning strategies she used in her classroom.

“I had 15 students from Grades four to seven all morning with a TA (teacher’s assistant). Of those original

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Ida Hedrick’s love for teaching didn’t stop after her retirement.

A teacher for 33 years, Hedrick recently completed developing a guidebook to helps teachers and parents enhance student learning.

Titled Strategies for Learning Differently, the book covers topics such as the different learning styles of children and how to teach listening skills.

“It’s not a professional [textbook]. An ordinary mom could read it and [understand] it,” Hedrick said.

Earlier this year Hedrick

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“I told the principal, ‘I’m not putting that on the outside of my door. I’ll have SLD, but it will mean something different to them,’” Hedrick said, noting that she thought the name would discourage students from attending.

And thus the initials SLD became Strategies for Learning Differently for the workshop.

Hedrick said she did the workshops from 1989 to 2001, which was the year she retired.

Hedrick began her postsecondary education at the University of British Columbia back in 1957, but because she was expecting a child she wasn’t allowed to enter into the education program.

She dropped out of school and had five children, but returned to take evening courses in 1967, and got her first teaching job in Fernie in 1968.

Her teaching career included Fernie, Richmond and Surrey. Hedrick said she and her husband came to Merritt in 2009 because it was a great fishing spot.

“We were always coming up every weekend,” she said.

Hedrick’s said she took early retirement at age 60 because her husband wasn’t well.

Hedrick said she put the book together over the

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Keeping an eye on your vision Having good eyesight in the classroom is essential for learning. That is why an optometrist is one of the specialists who should be consulted before the start of a new school year. This appointment seems even more important when we understand that more than 80 percent of a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning is through the visual acquisition of information.

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Back to School N’kwala School N’kwala School McGifford, Larsen come with a bevy of experience

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From Page 15 at Merritt Central Elementary, while Tisdale was successful in obtaining a position as a principal of an Alberta school.

Mr. McGifford comes to Merritt from Penticton where he served as the acting viceprincipal at KVR Middle School during the 2015-16 school year.

He is currently the principal of the Penticton Summer School.

McGifford has a Master of Education in Leadership and Administration and has been trained through the Technology Teacher Education Program.

Ms. Larsen takes on the role of vice-principal after 13 years as senior science teacher and science department head at Princeton Secondary School.

She has a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor of Education in Biology, Business Education and Social Studies.

McGifford’s diverse career includes experience as a career programs employment coach, a special needs worker (K-7), and as a community support worker for the B.C. Ministry of Children and Families. His teaching career includes five years in trades and mathematics at Penticton Secondary School

and seven years at McNicoll Park Middle School.

McGifford’s school and district leadership includes smart learning, school completion, and personal and cultural identity responsibilities.

Via press release, McGifford said he believes, “Educational leaders, who have a strong connection with the members of their community, understand that each member holds a unique place on the spectrum that makes a positive school climate.”

Prior to Princeton, Larsen taught at Clearwater Secondary School and Grande Prairie Regional High School, as well as at Beaverlodge Regional High School in Alberta. She has taken on many leadership responsibilities in the areas of grad sponsorship and student council, as well as coaching volleyball, being yearbook sponsor and peer support co-ordinator.

In a press release, Larsen said she hopes to, “engage students, colleagues, administrators and parents to create an environment where every student is motivated and able to reach their full potential.”

Guide book full of useful strategies From Page 19 past few years, and it includes strategies that she’s collected over her years of teaching — such as the hamburger strategy.

“Say your Grade 4 child comes home from school and says,‘I got to write a paragraph about this or that, and this is the information. How do I go about it?’

“Then you teach them the hamburger strategy,” Hedrick said. “In that strategy, the buns are the opening and closing

sentences and the toppings are the details.

“It helps the kids to identify and [figure out] what to do,” she said.

When it comes to counting, Hedrick’s book advises playing games with students with things like pennies — a good strategy for the visual learner.

The book also comes with strategies for teaching good behaviour in students.

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HOT LUNCH PROGRAM and SNACK PROGRAM 3 times a week

HEAD START SERVICES: • 3 & 4 year old Program (K4 must be 4 yrs old by Dec. 31, 2016) • Parent & Tot Drop In • Home Visiting Program • Transportation provided for all Head Start programs • Mom’s & Tot’s Services 0 to 6 years old

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Although I have talked about the negative effects of wearing sandals or flip-flops in the past, I still see many patients coming into my office wearing them.

This is particularly true for younger adults and teens.

Regardless of how trendy they look and comfortable they may feel, wearing them too much can cause problems. As a chiropractor, I agree with other physiotherapists and podiatrists that this is becoming a definite problem.

Most of the flip-flops that can be purchased today have only one strap across the top of the foot. These shoes have no real support for the bottom or sides of the foot. With no support on the sides, the foot can easily slide off the edge of the sandal, making an ankle sprain much more likely.

This is particularly true if the flip-flop has a thick or high sole.

With no support on the bottom of the foot, the

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Furthermore, unsupported arches of the feet can negatively alter how the foot, ankle, and knee function. This inevitably leads to plantar fasciitis, knee pain, and possibly even lower back pain.

If you must wear these trendy flip-flops, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear them for too long at one time and definitely do not walk for long distances while wearing them.

Another problem with wearing most flipflops is that the thin vertical portion of the single strap passes between the first and second toes before attaching to the sole. The foot is not designed to have a strap jammed between the

toes while walking or standing. This constant pressure may irritate the small nerves that travel along each side of each toe. This may cause numbness of the toes directly next to where the strap inserts, which is called metatarsalgia.

The easiest way to solve the increasing frequency of flip-flop injuries is to not wear them at all. However, try that one on your teenage daughter who thinks

they are the most fashionable and comfortable summer footwear possible.

To compromise, try to not wear them for too long at one time and definitely not when walking long distances.

If you think you are experiencing some of these symptoms or have already sprained your ankle and you would like it examined, feel free to contact me at my office.

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Cents’ training camp begins on Monday CENTS’ EXHIBITION GAME SCHEDULE

CENTS’ TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE Monday, August 22

Wednesday, August 24

9:30 - 10:00 11:30 - 12:30 1:00 - 2:00 7:00 - 9:15

7:00 p.m. Merritt vs Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Player Registration Team Red Practice Team White Practice Intra-Squad Game

Friday, August 26

Tuesday, August 23 10:00 - 11:00 11:30 - 12:30 7:00 - 9:15

7:00 p.m. Merritt vs Vernon Vipers @ Kal Tire Place

Team White Practice Team Red Practice Intra-Squad Game

Saturday, August 27 7:00 p.m. Merritt vs Vernon Vipers @ Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Wednesday, August 24 11:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 2:30 7:00 - 9:15

Practice for Exhibition Game Players Practice for Non-Exhibition Game Players Exhibition Game vs Salmon Arm

Thursday, August 25 11:00 - 12:00

Remaining Players Practice

Friday, September 2 7:00 p.m. Merritt vs West Kelowna Warriors @ Royal LePage Place Saturday, September 3 Second-year Centennials forward Tyler Ward, from Kamloops, is expected to be a big part of his team’s offence in his sophomore BCHL season. In his rookie year, the speedy five-foot, nine-inch, 165-pound forward scored 17 goals and added 10 assists for 27 points in 52 games. Ward celebrated his 17th birthday on Aug. 19. Ian Webster/Herald

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Centennials’ 2016-17 team will see many familiar faces Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Colten Lancaster

Michael Faulkner

Ryan Roseboom

Tyrell Buckley

Zach Zorn

Another exciting season of Merritt Centennials hockey is only days away, with the start of training camp scheduled for this coming Monday, August 22 at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

An estimated 45 skaters will descend upon our valley for the Cents’ main camp, which will run until September 3, and include a pair of intra-squad games and five exhibition matches against BCHL rivals.

Each player attending Merritt’s training camp will be vying for one of 22 coveted positions on this year’s Cents’ squad, and the opportunity to compete in arguably the best Junior A league in North America.

There are going to be a lot of recognizable faces at this year’s training camp with no fewer than 14 returning players from the Merritt team that went 23-30-4-1 for 51 points to finish fifth in the Interior division of the BCHL last season.

The veteran group includes second-year goaltender Colten

Chase Bell

Henry Cleghorn

Lancaster (97), defencemen Tyrell Buckley (97), Michael Faulkner (96), Tyler Holz (96), and Mark O’Shaughnessy (97), along with forwards Nick Fidanza (96), Brett Jewell (96), Michael Regush (98), Henry Cleghorn (97), Zach Court (97), Tyler Ward (99), Ryan Roseboom (96) and Chase Bell (97).

Gone from last year’s Cents’ team are 20-year-old graduating players Nick Fiorentino (Northeastern University) and Zak Bowles, as well as scholarship recipients Colin Grannary (University of Nebraska-Omaha) and Nick Jermain (Quinnipiac University), along with last year’s team captain Malik Kaila (traded to the Coquitlam Express in the summer).

Other players not expected to return or suit up for the Centennials this coming season are goaltender Cole Kehler (headed to the WHL), Mitch Lipon and offseason acquisition Chris Dodero from the Nanaimo Clippers (who is headed to the NAHL).

Despite the large number of returning players, Centennials’

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second-year head coach and GM Joe Martin and his assistant, Matt Samson, have still been busy this summer recruiting players from across North America.

Off-season signings include 20-year-old Tyler Pietrowski from Curtice, Ohio. The six-foot, two-inch, 185-pound power forward played last season with the Philadelphia Little Flyers in the Eastern Hockey League. In 48 regular season and playoff games, Pietrowski scored 30 goals and added 27 assists for 57 points.

Other announced forward signings are 18-year-old Ethan Skinner from Kincardine, Ont. (Trenton Golden Hawks, OHL), 18-year-old Nicholas Wicks from Delta, B.C. (Richmond Sockeyes, PIJHL), 18-year-old Cade Gleekal from Minneapolis, Minn. (Team Northeast/Benilde-St. Margaret’s School, USHS) and 17-year-old Rylan Van Unen from Kamloops (Thompson Blazers/Chase Heat, BCMML/KIJHL).

On defence, the Centennials have committed to three newcomers — 18-year-old Marshall Skapski from Abbotsford (Alberni

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Kim Penner

Valley Bulldogs, BCHL), 17-yearold Zach Metsa from Delafield, Wis. (Milwaukee Jr. Admirals U18), and 17-year-old Michael Van Unen from Kamloops (Rylan’s twin brother, who also played for both the Thompson major midget Blazers and the Junior B Chase Heat last season).

With 14 returning players and seven signed recruits, the Cents 22-man roster for this upcoming season is already sitting at 21; however, coach Martin has made it clear that all positions are up for grabs, and that the displacement of one or more veterans is extremely likely given the level of talent that will be in camp beginning Monday.

Once again, there will be a local flavour at the Cents’ training camp with Merritt minor hockey products Zach Sanderson, Sunil Sahota, Grady Musgrave and Riley Barnes all expected to be in attendance.

Martin hopes to be down to 30 players by Sunday, August 28, and the mandated BCHL 22-player limit by no later than Sunday, September 4.

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Ranch rodeo this weekend Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The 8th annual Nicola Valley Ranch Rodeo takes place on Saturday, August 27 at the rodeo grounds in Collettville, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The all-day, family-friendly event celebrates cattle ranching in the Nicola Valley.

Admission is free, and there is both a concession and a beer garden.

Expected to take part in this year’s ranch rodeo are local teams from the Kane Lake, Nicola and Douglas Lake Ranches, as well as visiting teams from

the Coldstream, Gang, River and Chilco Ranches located in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region.

“All the events at a ranch rodeo are designed to simulate everyday ranch duties that test a cowboy’s and cowgirl’s ability to handle their horse and cattle with ease,” said Nicola Valley ranch rodeo spokesperson Erica Martindale.

The day will begin with the ranch horse competition. Each horse and rider are judged on how smoothly they complete a reining pattern and rope a steer.

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“The event is designed to showcase the wide range of horsemanship skills that a cowboy or cowgirl uses every day, as well as some of the very best ranch horses that are relied upon to get the job done,” said Martindale.

The ranch horse competition will be followed by team sorting, four-person doctoring, head and heel branding and wild cow milking.

The day’s activities will conclude with an always exciting wild horse race and bronc riding. There will be a Calcutta auction on the bronc riders.

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Cowgirl Ricky Seelhoff from the River Ranch competes in the cattle sorting event at last year’s Nicola Valley ranch rodeo. Ian Webster/Herald

Merritt tennis player Sahil Bansi topped the field at the 2016 Sunshine Open in Kamloops on the Aug. 5-7 weekend.

It was a banner performance by 18-year-old Merritt tennis player Sahil Bansi. The Merritt Secondary School graduate and multi-sport athlete went a perfect 5-0 in match-play competition to win the men’s ‘B’ singles title at the 2016 Sunshine Open, hosted by the Kamloops Tennis Club from Aug. 5 to 7. In preliminary play, Bansi defeated Kelowna’s Stephen March 6-2, 6-1, Vernon’s Ray Crampton 6-0, 6-0 and Bart Swarts from Kamloops 6-2, 6-4. The win over Swarts was a hard one, according to Bansi. “He was a leftie. His serves and spins were very tough,” the former rep hockey and star soccer player said.

Bansi’s semi-final and final matches both included sudden-death tie-breakers. In the first, he edged Doug Goldade from Kamloops 6-3, 7-6; in the second, it was a hard-fought 7-6, 6-2 victory over Eduardo Nunez, also from Kamloops.

“Both guys put up a really good fight,” Bansi said of his opponents. “They got me to make a lot of unforced errors.”

Immediately before their singles final, Bansi and Nunez faced each other in men’s doubles action. In total, Bansi played nine matches in less than 36 hours — a lot more tennis than he is used to at home. Bansi, who is taking the law enforcement program at NVIT starting in September, credited a steady backhand, a big first serve, and his ability to mix things up with a few drop shots for his success at the Kamloops tournament.

There were other Merritt winners at this year’s Sunshine Open. The partnership of Peter Dosanjh and Amar Khunguira went a perfect 4-0 to win the men’s ‘B’ doubles title. Other Nicola Valley participants were Andy Ghag, Harbans Sandhu, Bob Bansi, Bal Bains, Deanna Sheloff and Neelam Sahota. Ian Webster/Herald

Motorcycle racers win big at Oil City Nationals Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Motorcycle racers with ties to the Nicola Valley had another great weekend at the third stop on the Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association’s summer series.

The races were held at the Castrol Raceway in Edmonton on Aug. 7.

Merritt’s Matt Mackay-Smith was a first-place finisher in the elite Pro-Mod class, edging Spencer Johnson of Penhold, Alta. in a thrilling ‘holeshot’ final that saw Mackay-Smith record a 0.023 reaction time, along with a top speed of 190 miles per hour and a sizzling 7.28 second elapsed time for the quarter mile

straightaway.

The victory increased MackaySmith’s lead over Johnson in the CMDRA’s Pro Mod class to 44 points with two races remaining — in Medicine Hat on Aug. 20 and 21, and in Mission on Sept. 24 and 25.

Three past and present Nicola Valley residents enjoyed success in the Super Bike class at the Edmonton Raceway. Derek Rose, who currently lives in Strathmore, Alta., stayed atop the Super Bike standings with a second-place finish in Edmonton. Racing in the CMDRA’s biggest class, Rose went four rounds before ‘breaking out’ in the final (running a 10.3037 on a

(Left) Merritt’s Matt MackaySmith raced his 2007 Kawasaki to first place in the Pro-Mod class at the Castrol Raceway in Edmonton on Aug. 7.

(Upper right) Matt’s team (left to right) dad, Al, wife, Nicole, Matt, and father-inlaw, Roger Bouchard.

(Lower right) The Phoenix racing team of (left to right) Ashley Thiel, Derek Rose, Merle Hayne and Dale Rose.

Photos courtesy of CMDRA

dial-in time of 10.3100 seconds) and losing to Dave Roth of Medicine Hat. In the same class,

Merritt’s Roger Bouchard took out some heavy hitters in winning two rounds before being eliminat-

ed. His fastest pass was an 8.64 second clocking at 149 miles per hour.

Another former Nicola Valley resident, Dale Rose of Sherwood Park, Alta., was the top qualifier in the Super Bike class (with a nearperfect reaction time of 0.0025 seconds), but was knocked out of the competition in the second round.

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MERRITT PICKLEBALL Anyone interested in playing Pickleball, or just trying it out, please come to the Central Park Sports Box on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 8:30 a.m. until noon or Tuesday/Thursday from 6:30 p.m. until dusk to give it a try. Demo paddles are available for use. An easy sport to play and great fun and exercise. For more information call Brian at 250-378-7452.

FLEA MARKET Lower Nicola Summer Nights Flea Market. Vendors, concession, playground, a and entertainment. Aug.11, 25, Sept, 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Smith Pioneer Park.

Interested vendor or entertainer contact on Facebook or call 250-571-3470.

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS The Nicola Valley Explorers Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. We also work to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-5190.

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters is hosting summer group mentoring programs. One lass will be for boys aged 9 - 12. It will be held from July 5 - Aug. 11.

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MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 1:30 p.m., cribbage and whist 2:30 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 10:30 a.m. duplicate bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday.

Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Saturday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. for more information phone 250-378-4407.

N.V. FARMERS MARKET Join the N.V. Farmers Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In parking lot beside Baillie House from May 21 to Oct 8. Locally grown and handmade items. For more information phone Jean Arnason, market manager 250-378-6256

NICOLA VALLEY CRUISERS CAR CLUB Are you interested in cars, cruising and joining in activities related to cars? Nicola Valley Cruisers car club would welcome you as a member. Meetings are monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at the Ramada at 7:00 p.m. For mor info call Russ or Charlotte at 250-378-2290.

THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF CANADA Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.

Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Jack Cross 250-378-2662 or Kim Jurriet 250-378-2672 for more information.

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HELP US REACH OUR GOAL Would you like to see a community performing arts theatre in Merritt, then the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society can use your help!

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CONAYT BINGO Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.

Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave.

LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP The Living with Loss drop-in support group will be meeting the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 2025 Granite Avenue, Room 12. 250280-4040.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Counsellor JOB DESCRIPTION Reporting to the Director of Human Services, the Community Support Worker is responsible for providing support and guide community members and to become a mentor to those that you are working with.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES • assess and research how to gain and maintain family/youth involvement • • communicate communicate with with community community youth youth to to determine determine their their needs needs and and interests interests • • ensure ensure a a variety variety of of cultural cultural programs programs are are planned planned and and implemented implemented • • evaluate evaluate the the effectiveness effectiveness of of programs programs and and identify identify areas areas where where new new programs programs are are needed needed • • facilitate facilitate prevention, prevention, intervention intervention and and follow-up follow-up awareness awareness programs programs in in conjunction conjunction with with other other departments departments and and counselling counselling staff staff • • Co-facilitate Co-facilitate support support groups groups • • Be Be a a role role model model for for youth youth • • Facilitate Facilitate life life skills skills guidance guidance and and support support for for referrals referrals from from Scw’exmx Scw’exmx and and school school support support workers workers • • facilitate facilitate and and or or assist assist with with support support groups groups at at a a minimum of once per week minimum of once per week • • ensure ensure diversity diversity in in programming programming to to ensure ensure participant participant numbers numbers grow grow (monthly (monthly calendars calendars will not be repetitive) will not be repetitive) • provide quarterly reports about programs and • provide quarterly reports about programs and opportunities opportunities • ensure that all programs and activities are • ensure that all programs and activities are implemented according to relevant legislation, implemented according to relevant legislation, policies and procedure policies and procedure • schedule activities, facilities and volunteers as • schedule activities, facilities and volunteers as required required • supervise and lead activities in a safe manner • supervise and lead activities in a safe manner • assist with on-going community activities • assist with on-going community activities • develop, and distribute advertisement of • develop, and distribute advertisement of programs and resource information programs and resource information • maintain constant community liaison • maintain constant community liaison • network with other agencies to offer support • network with other agencies to offer support • Perform other related duties as required • Perform other related duties as required EDUCATION EDUCATION A minimum of a College Degree or Diploma in A minimum of a eg.

College or Diploma in related discipline SocialDegree work, human services, related discipline eg. Social work, human services, counselling counselling SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SKILLS ANDlevel EXPERIENCE • high of communication and human • high level resource skillsof communication and human skillsstandards • resource high ethical • standards • high abilityethical to speak and/or learn the Nlaka’pamux • language ability to speak and/or learn the Nlaka’pamux • language food safe course • course • food clear safe criminal record check • valid clear criminal record check • BC driver’s license and reliable • valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation • transportation a minimum of level 1 first aid • excellent a minimum level 1 with Àrst aid • atof working children and youth • Experience excellent at working withNations children programming and youth • with First • would Experience First Nations would be an asset. be anwith asset.

IDEAL COMPETENCIES adaptability/Áexibility • adaptability/flexibility • team rapport • leadership and role modeling • collaboration Deadline for Application: August 30th, 2016 4:00 p.m.

Submit Resume and Cover Letter: ATTN: Bridget LaBelle Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt BC V1K 1N2 Or: by fax (250) 378-6188/email bridgetl@lnib.net (please include job title in email subject line) The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all those who apply; however, only qualified qualiÀed candidates will be considered for an interview

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Emcon Services Inc., a Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor based in Merritt, B.C. is seeking applications for an Accounts Payable Clerk position in our Merritt ofÀce. The main function of this position will be to assist within the Ànancial aspects at the Corporate ofÀce. This position requires an individual who can handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy and complex ofÀce environment, as well as, possesses excellent verbal and written skills, be well organized, have efÀcient data entry skills and solid computer experience/knowledge. Experience with Microsoft OfÀce (Excel, Word, Access, Explorer Contract Manager) would be an asset.

This position requires above average attention to detail, accuracy and conÀdentiality.

Some general ofÀce clerical duties may also be required (typing, data processing, Àling, telephone reception and client/customer referrals, etc.)

This will be a full time maternity coverage position.

The hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The timeline for this position is to start as soon as possible and continue until November 2017 or further required.

QualiÀed applicants are invited to submit resumes outlining experience and references.

Please mail, fax or e-mail resumes to: HR Manager Emcon Services Inc. #105-1121 McFarlane Way Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C2 Fax: 250-378-4106 E-mail: tsmyth@emconservices.ca No phone calls please

Employment Opportunity PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKERS We are seeking dynamic individuals to serve as Support Workers as follows: One or two part-time Workers to support a child with autism. The Support Worker will apply principles of familycentred practice and provide intensive one to one support. The Support Worker will be required to work closely with the family, and under the supervision of a Behavior Consultant and the Consultant of the Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program. Training and supports using the ABA system will be provided to the individual(s) hired. Shifts will be mornings. This position will be approximately 12 to 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We also require Part-time Support Workers to provide after school supports to school-age children/youth with special needs in one to one and/or group format. Shifts will be approx.. 2 hours per day – Monday to Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS: • ECE or other related training with a speciÀc focus on special needs would be an asset; • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; • Experience working with children requiring extra supports; • Able to work a Áexible schedule ; • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle; • Criminal and Medical Clearance Check Clearance; • Must be able to work independently, be reliable and self-motivated; • Must have ability to keep ongoing and accurate records and provide written reports; • Must be able to work in an array of environments (in the home, in community settings) and must have the physical abilities to carry out the duties of the position; • Knowledge of Nlakapmaux culture and communities an asset; • Must maintain professional standards and maintain conÀdentiality.

Start Date: ASAP Please submit your covering letter, Resume and workrelated References to: Rona Sterling-Collins, Consultant Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program Nzen’man Child & Family Development Centre Society Fax: 250-378-5563 Telephone: 250-378-5562 Or email to: ronasc@merrittbc.net

Conayt Friendship Society Employment Opportunity Family Development Coordinator The selected candidate will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the educational, recreational, cultural, mentoring, and support activities offered by the Conayt Friendship Society’s Early Childhood Development program. S/he provides leadership, advocacy, direct services, and facilitates activities to promote and optimize the healthy development of families living in the Merritt area.

Qualifications and Requirements: r Degree in Social Work is preferred. r Four years recent related employment experience including one year program coordination; r Applicant must pass a criminal records check (can be completed at CFS downtown office); r As per Section 16 of the Federal Charter of Human Rights Act, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry Closing Date: Aug 19, 2016 at 4:00 pm (Two (2) employment references will be required) Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Executive Director Conayt Friendship Society 2164 Quilchena Ave. PO Box 1989, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Phone: (250) 378-5107 Fax: (250) 378-6676 e-mail: reception@conayt.com *All resumes will be carefully reviewed, however, only those applicants invited to an interview will be contacted.

Coldwater School Nursery-Kindergarten Teacher Job Description and Requirements: A full time appointment from September 01, 2016 to June 30, 2017, with opportunities for continuing employment.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of techniques for blended learning and teaching classes with mixed abilities for students in Nursery -Kindergarten.

We are looking for an experienced professional.

Basic QualiÀcations • Have a valid BC Teaching CertiÀcate and Early Childhood CertiÀcate in good standing and possess an array of professional development certiÀcates.

Related Experience: • Provide high expectations and academic achievement for all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

• Recent successful elementary teaching experience • Experience with Read Well, Nelson Literacy, Saxon Math, would be an asset • Knowledge and experience with CAT and DIBELS Assessment Benchmarking • Ability to incorporate innovative ideas and creativity in the classroom • Differentiates curriculum expectations and teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students • Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures consistent with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school • Have the experience and the ability to in infuse local Native Language Culture/language in the curriculum • Experience and knowledge with Special need students and particularly those demonstrating language delay and behavioral needs • Flexibility to work on extra-curricular activities and personal performance skills • Exceptional interpersonal skills and particularly those related to parent/community involvement Salary: As set rate in policy Closing Date: On-going until this position is Àlled for September 2016.

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references in any of the three ways.

All applicants must comply with the Criminal Records Review Act and BC Drivers Abstract Email: janiceantoine@gmail.com Fax: 250 378 – 9212 Mail: Box 4600, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

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Apply in person with resume to 4025 Walters Street.

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Pharmasave-Merritt B.C. Positions available Part-time Pharmacy Assistant Part-time Cosmetic Dept Bring resume in person to 1800 Garcia Street and ask for Lynn. No phone calls.

Coldwater School Educational Assistant Job Title • Experience working with conÀdential information • Effective verbal and written communication • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity • Desire to increase capacity through professional development • Demonstrate good work ethic; punctual; respectful • Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy • Honest and trustworthy • Intermediate level ability with computer skills: Microsoft word, and excel, • Ability to work within a team and individually • Project management skills Working Conditions • Ability to spend hours helping students. You might be lifting some supplies in the classroom.

• You will manage a number of students at one time, frequent interruption by students.

• The ability to have good stress and time management skills.

• Outdoor supervision, exposure to varying weather conditions, even encounter dogs on the playground.

• Your hours will be irregular on special events.

• Ability to work on a computer or I pad.

• You will need to maintain a calm, respectful yet Àrm demeanor to deal with various youth behavior and needs.

QualiÀcations • Grade 12 • Valid Driver’s License • Preference to Native Language and experience working in First Nations Communities Rate of Pay: As per set rate in policy Closing Date: On-going until this position is Àlled for September 2016.

Only Short Listed Applicants will be contacted.

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references in any of the three ways.

All applicants must comply with the Criminal Records Review Act and BC Drivers Abstract Email: janiceantoine@gmail.com Fax: 250 378 – 9212 Mail: Box 4600, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

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