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Premier visits Merritt, talks economy By Michael Potestio THE HERALD
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Christy Clark and her Liberal caucus were in Merritt last week for several meetings in the Nicola Valley. On Thursday, Clark made a speech at a local chamber of commerce luncheon to talk about the B.C. economy. Michael Potestio/Herald
Plenty of government big-wigs descended on the Nicola Valley last week as B.C. Premier Christy Clark visited Merritt for meetings with her provincial caucus. While in the Merritt area, caucus members visited facilities such as the Ashcroft inland port, Highland Valley Copper mine and the Diacarbon biomass plant in Merritt. Clark said responsible resource development will create a better future for future generations. “I think we’ve got to remember where our wealth comes from. I think when resource development happens in your community, it’s easy to say, ‘Wait a minute, I want it to happen somewhere else,’ but we have to remember that that’s what built our province,” Clark said. She said she sees opportunities for growth in the Nicola Valley and pointed out the region’s forestry resources and mining resources as things the area has going for it. On Thursday, Clark was at the Civic Centre for a luncheon
held by the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce, where she made a speech on the government’s work to control spending and grow the economy. The event sold all 120 of its available tickets and there were 28 MLAs in attendance, chamber manager Etelka Gillespie told the Herald. In her speech, Clark said B.C. depends on the economic success of resource-based towns like Merritt. “If you live in Vancouver-Point Grey, what happens in Merritt is pivotal,” she said. “It’s crucially important that MLAs who understand their communities come back to Victoria and tell us what we need to know, what we need to do to make these communities work,” Clark said. “Because if you’re not working — if Merritt’s not working, if Princeton’s not working, if Cooks Ferry First Nation isn’t working, if Ashcroft isn’t working — then nobody in the province is working.” Clark also said the government needs to keep taxes and regulations low.
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Museum observing First World War anniversary By Michael Potestio THE HERALD
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“At the station the boys all stood in line and after the roll was called, they were allowed to go free until the train was ready to leave and it was then that one of the most pathetic meetings took place as mothers said goodbye to sons, sisters to brothers and sweethearts to sweethearts. Many tears were shed for the boys who did, at the call of duty, respond to this call and offer their services to their country.” One hundred years ago, that’s what people were reading on the front page of the Merritt Herald. The story, titled Pathetic Scenes at Local Depot from the August 2, 1914 edition of the paper — which came out just weeks after Great Britain entered the First World War — described the scene at
a local train station as Merritt’s young men left for the front. Since Canada wasn’t its own country yet, Canadians were automatically thrust into the conflict that would change the course of history. Sources such as this newspaper article can provide a window into the past as to what type of impact the First World War had on the Nicola Valley. “As the train slowly moved away from the station, the band struck up Auld Lang Syne and until the train was far out of sight, the crowd waved their handkerchiefs and hats, cheered and sang to the many noble boys who have left their comfortable homes and surroundings to do their duty wherever or whatever it may be,” the article went on to state. Fast forward to the centennial of the
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‘The First World War was Canada’s bloodiest military conflict.’ — MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES’ MIKE SASGES
start of that infamous conflict, and there are some in the Nicola Valley who want to observe that anniversary. The Nicola Valley Museum and Archives and Merritt library have partnered in an effort to commemorate the valley’s contribution to the First World War. Throughout the remainder of 2014 and continuing to 2015, they hope to be able to hold a series of events and projects in observance of the war’s centenary. The First World War took the lives of 40 of the 335 men from the Nicola Valley who went overseas to
fight between 1914 and 1918. Michael Sasges from the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives is looking to write biographies on those men who died for their country. To do so, he is looking for researchers and writers to help in this project. “The First World War was Canada’s bloodiest military conflict,” Sasges said, noting every eighth man from the Nicola Valley who went to war perished. Other projects to observe the First World War’s 100th anniversary include having musicians or bands hold concerts
LNG key to B.C.’s success, says Clark From Page 1 Clark said government needs to think about opportunities to grow the B.C. economy, noting resource development such as producing liquefied natural gas, which she described as “the business of the future for our province.” She said LNG development can create 100,000 new jobs. Clark said that with economic growth will come the resources needed to make investments in social programs. She said First Nations need to be part of the economic growth and resource development in B.C. as well. Clark said the caucus and cabinet are meeting in places around the province and chose Merritt as the first spot outside the Lower Mainland
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featuring songs from the 1914 era and having local artists re-imagine and recreate famous battles in the form of paintings. They’d also like to see local quilters create a memorial quilt. “We’re looking for people to join us in commemorating the men and women who left the valley a hundred years ago to serve,” Sasges said. He said organizers hope to do this in a way that reflects what people were like back then. Anyone with information or looking to help can contact either the museum or the library.
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Changes coming to Grade 8 schedule By Michael Potestio THE HERALD
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Starting in the coming school year, Grade 8 students in School District 58 will have their core courses of English, French, social studies, science and math in the mornings from 8:40 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. throughout the year. “They’ve got five core subjects, five core subject teachers, September to June,” Merritt Secondary School vice principal Karen Goetz said. With the current system, these core subjects can be placed anywhere on a student’s timetable
– morning or afternoon – whereas under this new model, all the core classes are taught in the morning. The Grade 8 students will all have one teacher for each subject rather than being split up amongst multiple teachers teaching each one of the subjects. For example, all the Grade 8 students would have one math teacher instead of being split up amongst three math teachers. However, the teachers for English and social studies will be able to interchange. Goetz said by having a smaller group of teachers looking after an entire grade, stu-
dents can be monitored more closely. “Certainly with our attendance, one of the things that we’ve learned – and it’s not a surprise – is relationships. [If] kids have positive and meaningful relationships at school they tend to come. So, this is another way to try and promote that,” Goetz said. Prior to this change, only English and social studies were year-long courses for Grade 8 students at MSS. Now French, physical education, science and math will be year-long courses in Grade 8 as well. Next year’s Grade 8 students and their
teachers will not be tied to the school’s bell system where students switch classes after every session, Goetz said. “All morning. Every day. From September to June, five teachers have those 120 kids and they’ll direct where the kids go, when they go and what the week looks like,” Goetz said. Goetz also said the teachers will have flexibility within those mornings to regroup their classes and structure them and run courses when and how they see fit. “Let’s say it’s science fair week and we’ve got an extra heavy
thrust we need to pay attention to in science, maybe the other courses relax a little bit and all the teachers work together on helping kids get their science projects done,” Goetz said. She said the expectation is still to have the curricula of each course covered. Goetz said the five teachers will all have the same preparation time of three hours per week where they can plan units together. She said the teachers could pick a topic and plan it so that everything in multiple subjects revolves around that topic for a month or so. In the afternoons,
Grade 8 students will have a year-long physical education class and four electives – two per semester. The decision to move to a new schedule system for Grade 8 students came about from a school committee brought together to look at attendance issues. Goetz said that the committee’s research found that having core courses in the morning was a good idea as students at that age pay more attention in class at that time. “Kids get a little bouncy in the afternoon,” she told the Herald.
New pullout expected to increase safety By Andrea Klassen KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
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It won’t look like much more than some extra asphalt by the side of the road, but the provincial government says a new $950,000 pullout north of Merritt on Highway 5A should quell fears about truck traffic on the road. The pullout is 12 kilometres south of Kamloops on the southbound side of the highway. Transportation Minister and Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone said the space will “provide a really important safety hub” for Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officers who are conducting inspections of trucks. It will also double as a resting spot for truck drivers who need to pull over and take a break.
Kamloops South-Thompson MLA Todd Stone takes break measurements during a mock inspection at the new Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement pullout built 12 kilometres south of Kamloops on Highway 5A. Andrea Klassen/KTW
Truck traffic on Highway 5A was a major concern of Stone’s Kamloops predecessor, Kevin Krueger, who tried unsuccessfully many
times to have commercial truck traffic banned on the road, and speed limits reduced for local truck traffic. “Some of these guys [truck drivers] are just
crazy,” Krueger told KTW in 2010, after a series of accidents between Merritt and Kamloops led to one of his several attempts at a ban.
“They’re driving too fast. They’re crashing their rigs into each other and, worse yet, they’re crashing their rigs into people who have nothing to do with the way they’re driving.” Stone said the government’s pullout, coupled with increased CVSE and other improvements to signage, are his preferred way of improving road safety without impacting the trucking industry’s ability to move goods through the province. “If we were to start banning truck traffic on particular corridors in this province, there are lots of corridors that potentially one could look at and ask questions about whether commercial truck traffic should be on them,” he said. Mitchell Zulinick, a director with the B.C. Trucking Association,
said he welcomes the new pullout, and believes it will make the 5A safer for motorists. “It’s absolutely making the highway safer, because it’s making it safer for inspection officers, it creates more pullouts for drivers, and it heightens inspections — which good companies will always tell you is a good idea,” he said. As of last summer, CVSE officers patrol Highway 5A 20 days of each month, up from 15 before that. Glenn Taylor, district CVSE manager, said inspectors do visual checks of 13 items, including a truck’s steering, tires, brakes, driver qualifications and hours on the road. Officers also have portable scales to weigh vehicles at pullouts. Taylor said the average inspector will conduct five or six inspections per day while on patrol.
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REMEMBER WHEN? From the Herald archives: July 1978 First demolition derby in several years held Sunday The Canford Race Track resounded to the sounds of crunching metal Sunday, July 9, as the first demolition derby in the Nicola Valley in several years was held. There will be another derby on July 30. There was $205 in prize money awarded among the six entries, who were all from the Merritt area. The entries placed as follows: Lorne Sanders came in first in three of the six heats, and second in a fourth. Ken Joyce came in first in the last heat, and second in another. Bruce Forbes came first in one heat. Mike Georgia came first in one heat. Wayne Inglis came second in two heats. Jack Barquist came second in two heats.
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All about November’s election Qualified electors of the City of Merritt will elect the following positions for the four-year term ending in October 2018: • One mayor • Six councillors • Three school trustees General election information In B.C., general local elections are held every four years. In Merritt, these include the election of a mayor and six councillors to city council, and the election of three school trustees to the board of School District 58 (NicolaSimilkameen). Resident electors
Do I need to register to vote? No. The City of Merritt uses voting day only registration and does not maintain a voters list. If you are a qualified elector, you do not need to register prior to election day. To register on election day, resident electors are required to produce two pieces of identification (photo identification is not required but at least one must provide a signature) to prove both residency and identity. Acceptable forms of identification include: • B.C. driver’s licence • ICBC vehicle insurance documents • B.C. identification card • B.C. CareCard or Gold CareCard • Citizenship card • Residential property tax notice • Social insurance card • Credit card • Utility bill. Other forms or identification may be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Election Official at the voting place. Non-resident (property) electors Who is eligible to be a non-resident property elector? You may vote in the local general election on November 15,
2014, as a non-resident (property) elector if you meet all of the following criteria: • The owners must be individuals, not corporations, and must not hold their interest in trust for a corporation or another trust; • You are not a resident elector of Merritt; and • You are a Canadian citizen; and • You are at least 18 years of age as of November 15, 2014; and • You have lived in B.C. for at least six months prior to registering to vote; and • You have been a registered owner of real property in Merritt for at least 30 days prior to registering to vote; and • If applicable, you have written consent of the majority of registered owners for the real property authorizing you to be registered as the non-resident property elector for this property; and • You have not registered as a non-resident property elector in relation to any other parcel of real property in the City of Merritt; and • You are not disqualified from voting because you: • Have been convicted of an indictable offence for which you are currently in custody; or • Have been found guilty of an election offence. Non-resident (property) electors no longer need a property elector
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certificate to vote. In order to register, however, you will need to bring the following additional pieces of paper with you to the voting place on voting day: • Proof of ownership of the property in question. For example, your tax notice, or a certificate of title print-out (a utility bill or other similar document is not proof of ownership); and • If applicable, a consent form filled out by a majority of the registered owners stating that you are the one owner of the property who is designated as the non-resident (property) elector for that property. Special voting The purpose of special voting is to provide the opportunity to vote for electors who would not otherwise be able to attend a voting location. Special voting is not open to the general public. Special voting will be provided at Nicola Valley Hospital, Gillis House, Nicola Meadows and the Florentine. Where do I vote? Advance voting Any qualified elector may vote at an advance voting opportunity. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the community room at city hall (2185 Voght Street) on Wednesday, November 5, and Wednesday, November 12, 2014.
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. General election day On Saturday, November 15, 2014, polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Avenue). Candidate packages will be available at city hall on Aug. 22.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Community Room Downstairs at City Hall.
Come down and meet the Mayor. This is your opportunity to bring forth ideas on how we can make Merritt a better place to live and do business, ask questions about something you don’t understand or if something has transpired that you have not received a proper resolution with.
ANNUAL REPORT MEETING The City of Merritt will be holding its Annual Report Meeting at its Regular Council Meeting dated July 22, 2014 where it will consider its annual report for 2013. Members of the public are encourage to view the City’s annual report which is available on its website www.merritt.ca and invites any questions or comments on the annual report during the Council meeting of July 22, 2014. A printed copy of the 2013 Annual Report is also available for viewing at the reception desk at Merritt City Hall.
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DAVID L. BROWN Managing YOUR MONEY You’ve saved and planned for this day, and it’s almost here. In a few short weeks, your son or daughter will be heading off for their first year of postsecondary education. And now it’s time to tap into the investments held in the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) you diligently built for so many years — and that should take some careful thinking because you have decisions to make about how you withdraw your RESP funds to best take advantage and get the full benefit of Educational Assistance Payments (EAPs), which consist of the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG)1, the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) and the income you’ve invested in the investments within the RESP. Know your withdrawal options Once your child is enrolled in an eligible program and as the plan subscriber, you can withdraw plan
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HERALD OPINION Sponsorship in spotlight cuts both ways By Christopher Foulds
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Last year, he was first across the finish line, proudly wearing an antiAjax shirt and claiming the title as victor of the 2013 Kamloops Marathon. This year, knowing the company behind the proposed open-pit copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen is a significant sponsor of the marathon, he has declined to run. Ryan Day is the fledgling marathon’s defending champion and, as is normally the custom among marathon organizers, Day, as last year’s winner, was invited to run this year sans the entry fee and offered a room the night before the July 27 race. However, the letter of invitation came with a caveat — that Day not speak critically of sponsor KGHM, which wishes to build the mine that has been the subject of much debate for the past few years. Such a request would obviously include a request Day not don again the championship shirt of 2013, the one with an “X” slashed through the word “Ajax.” While it is Day’s right — and some would say responsibility — to take his opposition to Ajax seriously, it is also the right of Kamloops Marathon organizers to accept sponsorship investment from KGHM Ajax. And it is not as though Day does not understand that aspect. He does and made the point in an interview with KTW reporter Cam Fortems that he can understand the request from marathon organizers. His beef, as he noted on his Facebook page, was his interpretation of the letter from marathon organizers that he could easily be convinced to acquiesce.
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The wild ways zoos can adapt, survive
Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS As a child, visiting a zoo is something of a magical experience. You get to see all of these exotic animals, perhaps many of which you’ve only seen in a picture book or on TV. But as an adult, as I recently discovered, that simple joy of being in the presence of some of nature’s most magnificent creatures is complicated by a host of moral and ethical
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questions surrounding their captivity. There is a big price to pay for having animals where they don’t belong — such as camels in the middle of a Canadian prairie city — and it’s the animals that are expected to pay that price. It is easy to look at a zoo as an adult and see what you don’t as a kid: bare, concrete enclosures that resemble prison cells more closely than natural habitats. Of course, all institutions that house animals are different. There are zoos, the big, commercial enterprises usually smack-dab in the middle of metropolitan areas. There are mom and pop-type petting zoos. There are wildlife rehabilitation centres and conservation sanctuaries. The most common
argument used in favour of big zoos housing non-native animals, such as polar bears or tigers, is that such animals are an attractant for members of the public, who will come in to the zoo and learn from keepers about conservation efforts and the plight of these animals in the wild. The idea is that a person who sees these animals live can connect with them more readily and therefore take on their cause outside of the zoo’s gates. However noble that quest to engage more people may be, it is far easier to argue that zoos offer more of a prison life for these “ambassadors” than a better future for their wild cousins. Maybe it was the midday heat, or maybe it was the lack of challenge that made the animals appear so
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depressed and depressing, lounging in whatever shade afforded them in their small enclosures. No enclosure for a roaming pack of pronghorns can ever be big enough. No number of severed tree limbs can imitate a monkey’s natural habitat. In a life without challenge, these animals don’t really have a chance to thrive. No amount of handfeeding giraffes can provide them the stimulation they would get in a wild life. However, there are some zoos that exist for the express purpose of saving the animals they take in, which were once injured, abused or neglected. It stands to reason that not every rescued animal could be re-introduced to the wild. Knowing that a wild
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life is no picnic, is it more humane to keep these animals in captivity? These days, a far greater number of zoo animals are born and raised in captivity, not captured from the wild (aquarium animals notwithstanding). Does that justify their continued captive life? They still have millennia of evolution in their genes that produce instincts that cannot be changed. I do not know any zoo keepers, but I have the feeling people don’t go into that type of job without a sincere interest in animals, animal research and environmental conservation. But does that hold any water if the zoo visitors don’t leave with the same sincere belief in conservation?
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into a spotlight it had nothing to do with creating. The mining company is a big player in community sponsorship in Kamloops, spending $20,000 on the marathon, which is organized by Thompson Rivers University, and spreading $200,000 across myriad city events last year. Some have decided to not patronize any event sponsored by KGHM Ajax, but taking that stand does nothing to impact the ultimate decision on its approval. It does, however, damage deserving charities and other groups that do so much good in Kamloops, including the United Way, Western Canada Theatre, Farm Kids Scholarship Program and Interior Community Services. The KGHM logo is at a lot of places — Interior Savings Centre, McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, Music in the Park. There are plenty of causes to boycott, but who is the boycott truly hurting? A reader commented on our website, saying she does not want to attend events with KGHM sponsorship as it brings the controversial mining project to the “forefront of my mind.� I would argue remaining “forefront� in the minds of Kamloopsians benefits Ajax opponents as much as it does the project’s parent company.
“While I can understand the request, I still find it offensive, to say the least, that they think I would sell out for a $75 fee and a room,� Day wrote, adding the letter had him considering paying the entry fee and pulling out that anti-Ajax shirt once again. However, as explained by Day — a Secwepemc runner from the Bonaparte Indian Band — he refuses to run races in Sun Peaks based on ongoing opposition to the alpine resort’s development by First Nations groups. “I refuse to run any races at Sun Peaks for moral reasons. Why is it OK for me to run in a race sponsored by a company that will dig a giant hole in the ground and endanger the Thompson and Fraser rivers from Tk’emlups to the Salish Sea?� Day pondered. “It’s not. So, I will return to the race when KGHM Ajax is no longer a sponsor.� Kamloops Marathon spokesman Christopher Seguin told KTW the letter sent to Day by the race director was “ill thought-out and regrettable� — and it was. It is incumbent upon those behind the Kamloops Marathon to ensure crucial sponsors are treated well, but the race itself received more unwanted attention via one letter sent than it ever would have had Day ran and won again in that T-shirt. KGHM Ajax, meanwhile, is again pulled
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By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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The Merritt Centennials have released their schedule of games for the 2014-15 BCHL regular season. The Cents’ 58-game schedule features 29 home games and 29 away games. The first two games (listed as one home and one away) take place at the third-annual Showcase in Chilliwack. Merritt’s home game at the Showcase is against Cowichan Valley at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 20. Their away game is at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21 versus the host Chiefs. The Centennials’ official home opener is on Saturday, September 27 when they entertain the always-strong Penticton Vees. The unveiling of the Cents’ new centre-ice score clock is also expected to take place that night. Merritt plays four of its five Interior Division rivals (Vernon, Salmon Arm, Trail and West Kelowna) seven times and the Vees eight times. They play all other BCHL teams in the Coastal and Island Divisions twice — once at home and once away. Of the 28 Cents’ games actually played at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 11 are on Saturday, seven on Friday, five on Wednesday, four on Sunday afternoon and one on Tuesday. In terms of Merritt’s 29 away games, 14 are on Friday, seven on Saturday, four on Wednesday, three on Sunday and one on Tuesday. The Centennials’ longest home stands are from Saturday, December 13 to Friday, January 2 (five games) and from Saturday, January 10 to Sunday,
January 18 (four games). The Cents have two four-game road trips: from Friday, December 5 to Friday, December 12 and from lucky Friday, February 13 to Friday, February 20. Merritt’s busiest months are November and January with 12 games each, followed by October and February (11 apiece), December (8) and September (4). November sees the most away games for the Cents (7) and January the most home games (7). There are several notable Cents’ home games that should be circled on the calendar: Saturday, September 27 vs. Penticton - The rivalry between these two teams has intensified year after year. The Vees knocked the Cents out of the playoffs last season in four straight. Friday, October 17 vs. West Kelowna - The Cents have been snake bit by their cross-Connector adversaries for the last two seasons. Saturday, October 25 vs. Powell River - New Cents’ goalie Jonah Imoo (see this Thursday’s Herald for full story) will want a piece of his former team big time. Wednesday, Dec. 31 vs. Coquitlam - It’s New Year’s Eve, and the Cents would like nothing better than to ring in 2015 with a win over the defending BCHL champions. Sunday, Jan. 18 vs. Nanaimo - Cents’ bench boss Luke Pierce loves going head-to-head with his former coach — the fiery Mike Vandekamp — who has history in Merritt. Saturday, Feb. 28 vs. Trail What better way to celebrate Fan Appreciation Night and the beginning of the post-season with a thumping of the Smokies.
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Former Cent Tyler Steel in Merritt for the summer 2nd Annual Cents Golf Classic set to go By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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Ex-Merritt Centennials goaltender Tyler Steel is living and working in the Nicola Valley this summer. The 21-year-old Vernon native, who played three full seasons with the Cents (2010-13) is employed at the Quilchena Golf Course. Steel has just finished a very successful freshman season on a hockey scholarship at Brown University — an Ivy League school of 8,000 students located in Providence, Rhode Island. In his rookie year with the Bears, Steel started 21
of the team’s 31 regularseason games in net. He recorded a stellar 2.67 GAA and .911 SV%. Highlights of Steel’s first season of NCAA Division 1 hockey included a 5-3 victory over Dartmouth in his debut on October 26, an undefeated streak of five games (3-0-2) from December 6 to January 18, and a 2-0 shutout against Harvard on February 22.
The six-foot two-inch, 187-pound Steel played a total of 117 regular-season and playoff games as a Centennial in his three seasons in the BCHL. In his final year of Junior A hockey, Steel played in 46 games for the Cents, posting a 26-18-2 record along
with a 2.56 GAA and .911SV%. He also picked up a team-record five shutouts. Steel’s outstanding accomplishments in 2012-13 earned him BCHL (Interior Division) First All-Star Team selection, and Cents team MVP honours.
The 2nd Annual Merritt Centennials Golf Classic fundraising event is all set for Saturday, August 16 at the Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club at Quilchena. Last year’s inaugural Classic was a tremendous success — raising almost $20,000 for the Junior A hockey club. For complete details, go to www.merrittcentennials.com. OLD FRIENDS Last year’s Centennials Golf Classic brought together (left to right) former Cents owner/ manager/coach and current director of hockey operations Brian Barrett, former players Bill Muckalt and Lewis Kinvig, and former player and assistant coach John ‘Butch’ Tent.
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Merritt, B.C. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Build The Best. Be The Best! RIVERCITY Fibre a whole log chipping company located in Kamloops is currently seeking a Licensed BC Interior Log Scaler. We offer a competitive compensation package. Please e-mail a cover letter & resume to rcf2007@telus.net or fax to 250-374-9506.
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Looking for a new career? How about a secure and steady job with Home Hardware Merritt! We offer a clean and safe work environment in a motivating and fun atmosphere with a competitive salary and benefits program. We are seeking employees for the following three positions: (1) Cashier/Customer Service (2) Counter Sales/Inventory Assistant (3) Home Decor Sales Key Skills • Strong computer focus • Detailed paper work • General Math • Customer service in a fast-paced environment Prior experience would be an asset, training will be provided. The store is open seven days a week and weekend rotations are applied to the schedule. Join the team by emailing your resume, cover letter and references to Peter Moyes at:
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Lower Nicola Indian Band Job Posting - MALE COUNSELOR Reporting to the Health & Social Development Manager, the Counselor is responsible for the development and delivery of programs for the Lower Nicola Band community members aimed at education, prevention, counselling intervention and follow-up. As an active member of the Community Services team, the Counselor will be a professional role model supporting the Lower Nicola Band’s Vision of personal and spiritual growth. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • Design and deliver education and prevention strategies. • Develop, organize and present /facilitate workshops and education sessions to all community & band members on various topics (approximately 5/6 workshops per year) • Facilitate prevention & intervention programs. • Counsel drug or alcohol dependent clients (when required) to seek treatment through detox and/or residential treatment. • Provide one on one, group and family counselling covering an array of issues. • Actively participate in case management with all members of the Community Services team. • Designs short/ long term planning objectives in consultation with clients. • Refer clients to other community service agencies for additional service when required. • Establish support services aimed at preventing relapses. • To maintain conÀdential client documentation. • To maintain statistical records of client contact plus complete a clinical intake package for each new client. EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor of Social Work degree and or program speciÀc to counselling • Registered with the correlating registering body (IE: RSW) • Preference of a minimum of three years counselling experience. Preference given to those who have worked with First Nations SKILL REQUIREMENTS • Proven ability to lead and work well with other individuals in a team environment to ensure high quality program delivery. • Solid analytical skills required to design and evaluate programs. • The capability to act as a liaison and effectively associate with other institutions and organizations. • High level of communication and human relation skills required to diffuse confrontational situations and maintain motivation. • High ethical standards required to ensure a high level of professionalism is maintained • Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux language a pre-requisite. START DATE: ASAP SALARY: Salary will be negotiated based on experience Applicants must be willing to submit to a criminal Record Search DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION: July 24th, 2014 by 12:00 p.m Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to: Lower Nicola Indian Band Bridget LaBelle, email bridgetl@lnib.net 181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt BC V1K1N2 OR by fax 250-378-9137
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100 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT Newly renovated units “Clapperton Manor” 2775 Clapperton Ave. 250-315-8340 $
Mobile Homes & Pads 2 bedroom mobile home. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, utilities included. Close to town and schools. Pet friendly. $950 per month. 250-378-0887 Available immediately, 3 bedroom mobile home. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, large fenced yard close to schools, town and bus route. Pet friendly. Utilities included $950 per month. 250-378-0887 New 2 bdrm 1 bath, double wide SRI home in Trees Mobile Home Park. $800/mon. + util. or for sale $70,000 incl. net GST 250-254-7997
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Homes for Rent Completely reno’d large 3 bdrm 4 plex unit for rent. Two bath, all new kitchen cabinets and all new appliances, new bathrooms, new laundry room with w/d, like new condition. Asking $1000/mon. 250-3785915 or 250-378-7279 One bdrm apartment for one adult only. N/S, N/P, heat & cable incl. $525/mon. Ref’s. 250-378-2954
Rooms for Rent Furnished rooms avail. immed. Util. & extreme internet incl. Call 250-378-5128
Suites, Lower 2 bdrm basement suite. Avail. Aug. 1. W/d, fenced yrd, close to town. $800/mon. util. incl. 250-378-6295 or 315-9397 2 bdrm ground level suite. Utilities included (Hydro & Gas). Phone 250-378-5610. For rent 2 bdrm downstairs suite, near town, gas fireplace, central air, shared laundry, w/d, util. incl. Retired or working people only. $800/mon. Avail Aug. 1st. 250-378-2540 New 2 bdrm basement suite. Avail July 1. No pets, no smoking. 250-378-6038
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