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FROM RESERVE TO VOTING BOOTH The challenges on-reserve First Nations face in getting out the vote — and what some local bands are doing about it Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
Shackan reserve residents Jim and Betty-Jean Bergh feel they and others who live on this reserve are not getting proper representation in the upcoming election because while their address is affiliated to Merritt, their riding is not. The roughly 50 voter-eligible band members living on this reserve have connections to Merritt, but if they vote in the 42nd General Election, they will be casting a ballot to choose an MP in the Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon riding, which they have little affiliation with. “I want to vote in Merritt,” Betty-Jean said noting she does business there and her phone number is a local one. “Her people have been buried here for 5,000 years, how can [Elections Canada] say we don’t belong in the Nicola Valley?” Jim asked. Jim said he thinks there’s a lot of apathy for on-reserve voters because they feel there’s a lack of representation — the fact the members of the Shackan reserve are voting in a different riding than the one their address is affiliated with being one of them. “There’s a real lack of interest for voter participation, and I myself and Betty would like to see First Nations recognized, and also teach the youth that they have value, they have meaning in this
country and they have representation,” Bergh said. The Shackan reserve wasn’t included in the same riding as Merritt under the former Okanagan-Coquihalla riding, and continued to lay outside Merritt’s riding when the Federal Electoral Boundary Commission redefined the riding borders now in effect. The Shackan band sent a letter to Elections Canada requesting an amendment to the new boundary be made to have the Shackan reserve included in the redefined Central Okanagan-SimilkameenNicola riding, but this was after the process of redistribution had passed. Shackan Chief Percy Joe said the response he got from Elections Canada was that the election boundaries are based on population, which needs to be maintained. The Shackan band has a membership of about 120 people, and not all live on the reserve. “There’s no consideration taken in as to where you do business and where you would have more information [regarding candidates],” Joe said. He also said he’s heard complaints from his members that given their local address they receive flyers for candidates running in the Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola riding they can’t vote in and nothing regarding the candidates they are voting for in the Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon riding.
This graph shows that the turnout trend on reserve closely follows the national trend. The similarities suggest that on-reserve electors are affected in a similar way by the same contextual factors, specific to each election. Elections Canada data
Oct. 19 will be the fifth time Canadians have gone to the polls in the last 11 years. While voter turnout nationally has only hovered at the 60 per cent mark in 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2011, on-reserve voting has consistently been 15 to 20 per cent lower. In 2011, the national voter turnout rate was 61.1 per cent and the on-reserve rate was 44.8 per cent. That election year B.C. had an average on-reserve turnout rate of 48.6 per cent, which was one of the highest in the country. The B.C. rate overall was about 60 per cent. B.C. also had the most onreserve polls with 607 that year.
Counting the city’s less fortunate David Dyck THE MERRITT HERALD
First Nations voter turnout on-reserve vs. national (2004-2011)
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In the Okanagan-Coquihalla riding where Nicola Valley residents voted in the last two elections, the voter turnout mirrored the provincial number at about 48 per cent. There were 34 on-reserve polls in the riding in 2008 and 36 in 2011. Of the five local bands, only the Lower Nicola band has a polling station on their reserve for this upcoming election. About 700 Lower Nicola band members live on-reserve and approximately 500 of them are eligible to vote. The Upper Nicola Band has about 300 voter eligible members living on the reserve.
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Today members of the ASK Wellness Society of Merritt and volunteers will be canvassing the community, looking for an accurate tally of the number of homeless people in Merritt. The count begins at 8:30 this morning and will go until 2:00 p.m. A hot meal will be provided for volunteers and anyone who wants to connect at 12 noon, at the Fireside Centre on Granite Ave. This is the sixth year the society has done the count. “What we do is we come in and provide them with support and resources, and educate them about our agency and other community agencies,” said Stacy Wormwell-Street, co-director of operations for ASK Wellness. The goal is to get them more stabilized within the community, she said. “The statistics that are calculated from the count are used to lobby local government,” she said. “We use them to help promote social change, and help create awareness around homelessness as an issue in the city of Merritt, and what we can do to pull together as a community to try and help solve homelessness.” Wormwell-Street said that last year they counted 23 individuals who were “absolutely homeless,” though there’s also a big problem in Merritt with what is known as hidden homelessness. “What this looks like are people couch surfing, bouncing around from home to home because they don’t have a permanent address for which they pay rent,” she said. “This is a huge issue.”
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A Merritt man is crying foul after he says six bags full of cans and bottles that were meant to go towards raising funds for the Cadets were taken from his front porch earlier this week. Norbert Grenier has been collecting cans and volunteering with the Cadets for 20 years. He told the Herald that people bring their cans and bottles to him, knowing that he collects them, and another volunteer sorts them, returning them for the refund. He estimated
he raises about $1,000 every year for the organization. That money goes towards equipment and outings for the local Cadets. Recently, they'd begun saving for a special event — a trip to Vimy Ridge in France for the 100th anniversary of the historic Canadian World War I victory. Grenier lives on Quilchena Ave., near the Aspen Planers mill. His house faces the street, and his deck is fairly exposed, with little obstructing it from view. He said when he woke up on Monday morning, the six bags
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• Students get fire safety lesson The Merritt Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) has been busy fighting fires before they happen by educating local youngsters. One of several plots of marijuana plants that were found in the forest about 60 kilometres west of Merritt and destroyed over the weekend by police. Submitted by RCMP
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A helpful hiker who stumbled upon thousands of marijuana plants growing amongst the trees on Crown land led police to the seizure of about $11 million worth of weed. The plants were growing near the Skuhun Creek forest service road off of Highway 8, about 60 kilometres west of Merritt. Police busted the grow-op Friday, and approximately 14,000 ready to be harvested plants located in several plots were seized and destroyed over two days with the assistance of the Merritt Fire Rescue Department. In a press release Const. Tracy Dunsmore said the set up was very sophisticated for an outdoor grow operation and included soil cultivation and irrigation. The estimated street value of the plants is $10-12 million. Police have no leads as to the identity of the culprit or culprits who grew the marijuana at these sites. No charges have been laid at this time and An aerial view of police who attended the scene of a marijuana grow-op found on the weekend in the forest near Merritt. Submitted by RCMP the file is still under investigation.
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October 15, 2015 City of Merritt 2016 Permissive Tax Exemptions Proposed Bylaw 2202, 2015
You’re Invited! to meet with Mayor Menard on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street. Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.
If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor at a Drop-In session please call reception at City Hall 250-378-4224.
Public Notice Permissive Tax Exemptions
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bylaw No. 2202, 2015 being a bylaw to exempt certain parcels of land and improvements from taxation for 2016, which will be considered by City Council at the Regular Council meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 and Tuesday October 27, 2015 at 7:00PM. Those persons interested in viewing the proposed bylaw, may do so by attending City Hall, Council Chambers, 2185 Voght Street. Roll #
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The City of Merritt is seeking proposals from a service provider for the maintenance of “unsightly” private properties. The proposal package can be obtained by request to: Sean O’Flaherty, RPP Planning and Development Services Manager City of Merritt Email: soÁaherty@merritt.ca Tel: 250-378-8620 A copy of each proposal must be received by 3:00 p.m. local time on 1RYHPEHU 14th, 201
Lot B, Plan KAP 79511, D.L. 121 Section 22, Township 91 except Plan KAP 88312, and the buildings and 2451 Spring Bank Avenue structures thereon
$
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2190 Granite Avenue
Lot 10, Bloxk 14, Plan 1 D.L. 123 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon
$
258.71
276000 Merritt Baptist Church
2499 Coutlee Avenue
Lot 11, Block 30, Plan 717, D.L. 123, KDY SE 25ft; Lot 10, Block 30 Plan 717, D.L. 123 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $
379.67
416005 Roman Catholic Bishop of Kamloops
2302 Jackson Avenue
Lot A, Plan 34228 D.L. 123, KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon (exclude Residential Class 1)
$
327.24
830015 Merritt Sikh Society
2399 Chapman Street
Lot A, Plan KAP 65331, D.L. 124, KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon
$
1,174.68
912005 Merritt Crossroads Community Church
2990 Voght Street
Lot 1, Plan 33171, D.L. 124, KDYD except Plan M16802 and the buildings and structures thereon $
2,048.70
1950 Maxwell Avenue
Lot 35, Plan 747, D.L. 124 KDYD except KAP47649 and buildings and structures thereon $
1,356.48
1990 Chapman Street
Parcel B, Block 16, Plan 1, D.L. 124, KDYD ( of Lots 1&2 see KJ48015) and the buildings and structures thereon
$
449.59
1899 Quilchena Avenue
Lot 13, Block 28, Plan 448, D.L. 125 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon
$
232.14
1505 Sunset Street
Lot 7, Plan 15455 D.L. 167 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon
$
581.05
2164 Quilchena Avenue
Lot 1, Plan 41762, D.L. 123, KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon
$
6,549.50
138000 BC Seventh Day Adventist
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Place of Worship The President of the Lethbridge Stake The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day 0002-555 Saints
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963000 Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church
1094002 Fraser Basin Property Society 1241000 United Church of Canada 6327500 Trustees Merritt Jehovah's Witness Community Services
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151000 Conayt Friendship Society 2500 Nicola Native Lodge Society "NNLS" Nicola Valley Association of Community 1344000 Living
2640 Spring Bank Avenue Lot 3, Plan KAP58641, D.L. 121, KDYD
$
1,977.34
1775 Coldwater Avenue
Lot A, Plan KAP 77597, D.L. 125 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon
$
2,791.80
1840 Nicola Avenue
Lot B, Plan 332, D.L. 125 KDYD except Plan 6875 and the buildings and structures thereon
$
4,040.51
Applications are invited for the position of Part Time Building/Plumbing Inspector Level II for the Planning & Development Services Department in the City of Merritt.
1000000 Nicola Valley Cultural Society 1121000 Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary
1803 Voght Street
Lot 11, Bloc 17, Plan 1, Part S1/2, D.L. 123, KDYD and buildings and structures thereon
$
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1122000 Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary Nicola Valley Health Care Endowment 1777275 Foundation
1987 Coutlee Street
Lot 12, Block 17, DL 125
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772.74
Voght Street
Lots 1 & 2 Plan KAP62405, Section 22, Township 91, KDYD
$
5,838.31
Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2015 and should be addressed to:
Nicola Valley Health Care Endowment 1777280 Foundation
3457 Voght Street
Lots 1 & 2 Plan KAP62405, Section 22, Township 91, KDYD
$
5,590.23
1926 Coutlee Avenue
Lots 1-4, Block 24, Plan 1, D.L.125 KDYD Part N of Plan 400 * Lot A, Plan 122, D.L. 125 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon
$
2,927.69
1940 Quilchena Avenue
Lot A, Plan KAP60947, D.L. 125 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon
$
1,810.53
2975 Clapperton Ave
Lot 1, Plan KAP27426
$
905.26
2102 Coutlee Ave
Block 22; PLAN NUMBER: KAP626; DISTRICT LOT: 123; LAND DISTRICT: 25;PID 004-820-258
Carole Fraser Human Resources Manager P.O. Box 189, 2185 Voght St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by e-mail: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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1163000 Nicola Valley Senior Housing 1114500 Royal Canadian Legion #96 10810 Interior Community Services 189005 Merritt Community Cinema Society CRTRL Land Co. Ltd./Merritt Walk of 1092000 Stars
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3,028.51
Lot 17, Block 15, Plan 1 D.L. 125 KDYD and the 2025B Quilchena Avenue buildings and structures thereon
$
2,393.21
2067 Quilchena Ave (class 8 only)
1087000 Merritt Masonic Temple Association Nicola Valley Holdings Association (Merritt 1701 Coldwater Avenue 1341010 Elks)
Lot 14, Block 15, PLAN KAP1, D.L. 125 and the buildings and structures thereon
$
327.88
Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 838, D.L. 125 KDYD
$
322.40
Nicola Valley Holdings Association (Merritt 1702 Coldwater Avenue 1364000 Elks)
Lot AM1, Block 4, Plan 838, D.L. 125, KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon
$
1,672.06
Nicola Valley Rodeo Association/Nicola 6355100 Valley Fall Fair Association
319 Lindley Creek Road
Lot 1, Plan 34260, D.L. 176 KDYD (except Mobile Home) and the buildings and structures thereon
$
11,592.39
Suite B - 2185 Voght Street Suite A - 2185 Voght Street
Lot A, Plan KAP8523, D.L.124 and the buildings and structures thereon Lot A, Plan KAP8523, D.L.124 and the buildings and structures thereon
$
1,376.06
$
1,796.15
807500 Community Futures Nicola Valley 807250 Nicola Valley Community Human
Recreation Facilities and Service Club or Associations
1553070 Merritt Golf & Country Club
Lot 2, Plan 22544, D.L. 124 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon $ 2075 Mamette Avenue 1450 Juniper Drive Merritt Lot 2, Plan 29664, D.L. 174, KDYD and the buildings BC V1K 1J6 and structures thereon $
1554100 Merritt Golf & Country Club
1450 Juniper Drive Merritt Plan M9110, D.L. 174, KDYD except Plan 19948 and BC V1K 1J6 29664 KDYD and the buildings and structures thereon
$
606.16
1801190 Merritt Golf & Country Club
1450 Juniper Drive Merritt Lot A, Plan 34206, D.L. 124 KDYD & DL 180 and 181 BC V1K 1J6 and the buildings and structures thereon
$
18,069.17
976000 Merritt Golf & Country Club
1450 Juniper Drive Merritt Parcel A, D.L. 124 KDYD except Plan 33125 and the BC V1K 1J6 buildings and structures thereon
$
1,776.00
Lot 1, Plan 8212, D.L. 174, KDYD except M9110, 1450 Juniper Drive Merritt excluding Mobile Home and the buildings and structures thereon $ BC V1K 1J6
650.97
744100 Merritt Curling Club
The City of Merritt is interested in your opinion and ideas for repurposing the lands formerly owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway and are now property of the City. In the City’s Official Community Plan, adopted by City Council in 2011, the lands are identified as Future Development which is a generic category for land holdings available for a multitude of possibilities, however somewhat focused on low intensity uses such as park or public uses. Please accept this as an invitation to attend the Open House to be held at City Hall on October 15th from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. The development of the lands will be a positive amenity for the area and turn an unsightly former rail grade into something nice. All of the proposed concepts are on the website. Go to http://www.merritt.ca/news/quilchena-avenue-stretch If you need any further information regarding the above, please schedule an appointment by calling me at 250-378-8620. I can also be reached via email at soflaherty@merritt.ca. Sean O’Flaherty, RPP Planning & Development Services Manager
1553050 Merritt Golf & Country Club
TOTAL ESTIMATED GENERAL TAXES
Next council meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca
$
4,704.28 769.13
93,614.70
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Merritt advanced polling station runs out of ballots David Dyck THE MERRITT HERALD
Allyson Sterling went to exercise her civic duty and vote in the upcoming federal election this past Monday. But as she and her friend got out of their car at about 7:30 that evening at the Merritt Civic Centre, someone who was on their way out told them they were unable to vote because they had run out of ballots. “We were like, seriously? How does that even happen?� said Sterling. Incredulous, the two went in to see for themselves. “A lady with a clipboard came over and greeted us and told us about the situation,� she continued. She said the lady told them they could come to their homes and let them vote at a later date, but they were both leery of
that option. She said they asked questions about the security and what the process for that would be like, but they ultimately said they were uncomfortable voting that way. “[Our questions] were answered but I didn’t think answered very well,� she said. On their way out they ran into a few more people coming in to vote, and passed the message along — no more ballots. According to media reports, it was one of the biggest turnouts for advanced polls ever across Canada, but it seems here in Merritt, Elections Canada wasn’t ready for the tide of voters eager to cast their ballot. The reason for that differs depending on which party you ask. Harry Lali is the NDP area co-ordina-
tor for Nicola Valley and Highland Valley on behalf of the candidate, Angelique Wood. He said the Conservative Party is to blame, not Elections Canada. “They’re the ones who made massive cuts to Elections Canada, and now we are seeing screw up after screw up,� he said. “I don’t necessarily fault Elections Canada, and I don’t fault the people who were actually working at the Merritt station here. These are all good people, they all live in Merritt, and they were just trying to do their job. They can’t do their job if they’re not given enough polling booths, for instance — there were only two polling booths inside — and secondly not enough ballots for people to be able to vote.�
Four arrested on weekend Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
A quartette of crooks were arrested in Merritt this week after committing a string of thefts. The arrests were made after an RCMP officer witnessed the erratic driving of a truck while sitting in his parked police cruiser on Nicola Avenue Monday afternoon. The officer saw a truck hauling a trailer exit the back alley behind the 7-Eleven on Nicola Avenue at a fast rate of speed, losing its levelling jack in the process of making a turn. The driver didn’t stop to retrieve it and the officer pulled over the vehicle. During the subsequent traffic stop, the officer discovered the truck, license plate and the travel trailer being hauled had
all been stolen over the past few days between Alberta and B.C. The truck and plate were stolen from two separate incidents in Alberta the previous week and the travel trailer was reported stolen in Revelstoke on Friday (Oct. 9). The four occupants of the vehicle — two 17-year-old females, the 28-year-old male driver and a 26-year-old male passenger, who are all from Alberta — were arrested. The male passenger has an outstanding Canada wide warrant for drug charges. Further investigation and reviewing of security camera footage from businesses in town revealed the four had spent this past Saturday committing crimes in Merritt. They were involved in a dine and dash Saturday at a
restaurant on Voght Street and stole diesel fuel from a logging truck on Douglas Street that same night. “They may or may not have been in town between Saturday and Monday,� said RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore. “They might have left town and were coming back through town, we’re not sure, but by the looks of having a stolen truck, a different plate, stolen trailer, dine and dash, siphoning diesel, they may be involved in other crimes around the area.� Dunsmore said anyone with any information regarding thefts and other crimes over the weekend should contact the police. All of these incidences are still under investigation and the four suspects remain in custody pending court appearances and charge approval.
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HERALD OPINION The ABCs of wacky voting It’s blue and red neck-andneck, with orange fading fast. Or, it’s red and blue neck-andChristopher Foulds neck and orange fall- Kamloops ing slowly. THIS WEEK Or, it’s blue expanding its lead over red and orange dropping like the loonie. Or, it’s red with an increasing lead over blue, with orange losing its a-peel. Sometimes you need a bad pun to weather the eyestrain-inducing national polls that seem to be released every time a leader burps. Abacus Data, Nanos, Ekos, Ipsos Reid, Légere Marketing, Forum Research — there might be as many polling firms as there are candidates in the 338 ridings nationwide. But, can we trust the polls in these days of dying landlines and an extreme aversion to 1-800 numbers that do filter through to the old home phone? When polling numbers failed miserably in the April 2012 election in Quebec, the September 2012 election in Alberta and the May 2013 election in B.C., it appeared the only trustworthy Angus Reid was the former centre for the B.C. Lions — when he was healthy. Then again, polls were on the mark in this year’s Alberta election, which produced the unthinkable — a New Democrat government in the free-enterprise capital of Canada. If — if — the latest national polls are on target, we are looking at a photo finish between Stephen Harper’s Conservatives and Justin Trudeau’s Liberals, resulting in a minority government with Thomas Mulcair’s New Democrats ready to be courted.
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democratic right to vote. Here in Merritt some were turned away due to a lack of ballots. This should not be the case, of course, and there’s no excuse when something like that happens. Blood has been spilled in the protection of your right to vote. But let’s also keep it in perspective. Thanksgiving is over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still reflect on the many blessings we are afforded as citizens of this great country. This has been a long
campaign period, and everyone is a little bit tired of the rhetoric, but indulge one last ditch effort. If you were one of the many who did wait in line, this isn’t for you. Maybe you will have to wait in a lineup to vote, but you won’t be shot at for doing so. You won’t have to worry about the consequences if you vote for the “wrong” person or party. Most of all, your vote actually counts. It’s easy to be compla-
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cent about it. To some people, all of the political parties look the same, and the constant barrage of attack ads add up to an apathetic attitude. The political rhetoric is annoying at best, and insulting at worst. But those who don’t have that right are worse off for it, because while they might still get the rhetoric, there’s nothing they can practically do about changing it. Maybe you don’t feel like you’re educated enough. That doesn’t dis-
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From Page 6 Prominent during this election campaign has been nauseating attacks. Actually, Trudeau just may be ready. Harper is not evil personified. And, Mulcair is no more a career politician than any other MP with at least the magic six years of service that opens a life-long bank account. Also prominent during this campaign has been the vocal ABC movement — Anybody But Conservatives. The strategy from the Hate Harper brigade is to have non-Conservative voters cast a ballot for the candidate of the party that has the best chance to win in their riding. (While these ABC advocates will tell all who will listen that “everybody” wants change in Ottawa, polling would suggest otherwise.) The ABC faction has websites that suggest where NDP/Liberal voters should park their vote in the quest, but such an approach may create unintended results. Here in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding, popular belief is that the race is between Conservative Cathy McLeod and New Democrat Bill Sundhu, though Steve Powrie’s Liberal team members whose knuckles are raw from door-knocking will tell you we all might be in for a surprise come Oct. 19. Nevertheless, think about it: If Liberal and Green supporters jump on the ABC train to back the NDP locally, and if national polling is correct, Kamloopsians would go from having a government MP (and the significant funding that has been brought to town) to electing an MP sitting in the third tier of benches in Ottawa, looking up at the Official Opposition and government MPs. The elimination of the per-vote subsidy (until the 2011 election, registered political parties received $2.04 per vote if they garnered a certain percentage of support) has killed at least one incentive to cast a ballot for a candidate with no shot at winning. It has also contributed to that all-too-Canadian pastime of voting against something rather than for something. Here’s a novel thought: Why not read the party platforms and talk to the four Kamloops candidates and vote for the person and party you believe will best serve your household and Canada? Chris Foulds is the editor of Kamloops this Week.
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I usually read Mr. Othmar Vohringer’s “The Outdoorsman” column with some interest, but was appalled by his Oct. 8 column, “When celebrities become conservation experts.” The first two-thirds of his piece were a reasonable enough response to a publicity-seeking event that was obviously misfocused. But it was the remaining four of the last six paragraphs that made my jaw hit the floor. I strongly suggest that he revisit his “research.” “The fisheries have not been gutted,” Vohringer claims. Interesting choice of words, as “fisheries” usually refer to the act of fishing. He’s right — Harper has tried to maintain fisheries in the face of obvious conservation concerns, witness the issues
around the promotion of herring fisheries this past spring despite known conservation concerns. “More responsibility and authority has been delegated to the provinces,” he continues. Harper shut down federal funding to the world-renowned Experimental Lakes Area and, thankfully, a non-profit organization in Manitoba and the Ontario provincial government picked up the tab to keep it going. Hardly a “delegation.” The research being done included documenting our industrial effects on our environment. What about the destruction of seven world famous Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) archives of priceless environmental information? What about the well-documented muzzling of DFO scientists? I invite Mr. Vohringer to do two things. First, check out the vacant
office spaces at DFO in Kamloops (those are the folks who used to protect our fish and water habitat resources before their positions were eliminated by the “Harper Government” — no longer called the Government of Canada by decree of Mr. Harper). Second, check out the mandate of the provincial Ministry of Forests, Land, and Natural Resource Operations — and, while doing so, have a look at what is left of the provincial “Ministry of Environment” and its role in vetting proposed resource use proposals. Finally, if Mr. Vohringer is hanging his hat on the recent funding initiative for fish habitat restoration from the Harper Government, I invite him to give me a call — all is not necessarily as it appears to be. Neil Todd, Merritt
NDP track record speaks for itself Editor: I spoke to somebody recently who is knowledgeable about our hospital in the early 90’s when the NDP came into power. She told me that three million dollars had been put into a new birthing room at our hospital before the NDP came to power. Harry Lali
was the MLA at the time. Not long after, the new government phased in the Interior Health Authority. Our hospital was decimated and the new birthing room was never finished. Rooms were taken over by offices — rooms that had been furnished by private individuals for the comfort of patients. I’m just reminding
people to remember those dark years. The NDP do not know how to govern. They just about ruined B.C. and it took many years to bring the province back to a sense of accomplishment. Free enterprise they do not know, just tax and spend. Read Mark Milke’s book Barbarians in the Garden City to learn
more about the disastrous reign of the NDP in the 90’s. The only party that can keep Canada’s head above water and prosperous is the Conservative Party. Stephen Harper is the best quarterback we’ve ever had. Mary Hale Merritt
Horse track eyeing greener pastures Editor: (Re: Dale Rogan’s letter to the editor on Oct. 1: “Horse racing track belongs somewhere else). Sagebrush Agri Park and the City of Merritt currently has three other site proposals for our multimillion dollar Nicola Valley Meadows horse complex. Fortunately, the “flats” site has been eliminated due to mounting citizen concerns and the extremely high
cost of site preparation of the Crown land. So the next site under serious consideration is adjacent to the city’s newly acquired Good Earth property. For more info please visit our website. Malcolm Lynn President of the Sagebrush Agri Park Horse Society
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Ballot shortage due to Elections Friends & Neighbours Lynn Snook — taking care Canada cuts, says NDP Conservative incumbent Dan Albas says the situation is “unacceptable,” but funding cuts aren’t to blame, as the agency itself decides how much it needs for each election From Page 5 The cuts Lali is referring to is the eight per cent cut to the agency’s budget, announced back in 2013. It amounts to a loss of $7.5 million annually. Lali said he first received a call at 7 p.m. on Monday evening, and he arrived at the polling station shortly after to see for himself. Sterling said she saw him arrive shortly after she did. “I saw with my own eyes about 15 to 20 people that had shown up, but were not allowed to vote,” he said. “The first day should have shown it’s going to be a massive turnout.” Lali said when he arrived he was told by the returning officer in charge of the polling station that they were only given 250 ballots for that day. He said he’d heard reports that the same thing happened in Revelstoke. “If it’s happening here, and it’s happening in Revelstoke, then it’s happening across Canada,” he said. He argued there should be more polling stations. “We have more polling stations in a provincial riding, which is about a third the size of a federal riding. They only have something like eight or nine polls on election day, where people can go vote, in this entire riding of 87,000 people,” he said. Conservative MP Dan Albas called the situation “unacceptable.” He also said the claim that funding cuts to Elections Canada were responsible was outrageous. “Elections Canada has statutory funding under the Canada Elections Act,” he said. “What that means is that as an independent agency, Elections Canada can withdraw whatever funds it deems necessary to carry out an election directly from the consolidated revenue fund. What has actually happened is that our government increased the number of advanced polling days, in the hopes to increase voter turnout.” He said many polling stations were unable to keep up with increased demand. “As a candidate I’m deeply sympathetic to voters who encountered long wait periods or may have had other challenges waiting to vote.” He said he would be following up to find out more details as to how this happened, and “make sure it doesn’t happen again.” A total of 3.6 million Canadians voted in last weekend’s advanced polls, up 71 per cent from the 2011 election’s advanced polls. In British Columbia alone, 507,920 voters hit the polls.
Here in the Central Okanagan-SimilkameenNicola riding, there were a total of 13,680 voters. That’s almost as many as the 14,224 who voted in the Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo riding. The provincial riding with the highest turnout was Victoria with 17,501 electors showing up. Elections Canada spokesperson Diane Benson said the agency was not prepared for the onslaught of voters. The number of ballots given to each polling station was decided based on twice the amount of ballots during advanced polls in the 2011 federal election, she wrote in a statement. “While Elections Canada did plan for increased interest in the advance polls for the 42nd general election, some electoral districts experienced substantially more voting activity than was anticipated, and ran short of ballots,” she wrote. Benson said the option was available for the returning officer to get local printers to make more ballots. In the case of Merritt’s polling station, however, she said the only time it ran short was in the last hour of polling, on Monday. “The returning officer diligently informed Elections Canada of the situation, and was advised that if they did not have time or access to equipment to complete photocopies within the last hour of voting, poll officials could inquire with electors to determine, out of the electors present, which ones would be unable to vote Oct. 19,” wrote Benson. “Those electors who identified themselves as unable to vote on Oct. 19 were invited to vote by special ballot at the local Elections Canada office. All electors who were in line, and wished to do so, were offered this option, and did cast their ballots by special ballot.” As for Sterling, she said she has mixed feelings about the experience. She lives in Merritt, and plans to be back to vote on Oct. 19, when the general election is held. The friend she went with over the weekend, however, lives in Quilchena, and will be away on Oct. 19. She said she’s not sure what she’s going to do. But Sterling, who identified herself as First Nations, also sees a silver lining. “It means a lot of people are voting, and that makes me feel great that people are exercising that right,” she said. “I don’t know that that’s ever happened here before and within my realm of community it’s really great because First Nations people are getting out and voting.”
of Merritt’s new families for nearly three decades
Lynn Snook, at an event put on by Nicola Valley Women in Action earlier this year, where she was one of nine honourees. Herald file photo David Dyck THE MERRITT HERALD
After 27 years, the director of the Infant Development Program (IDP) consultant here in Merritt is retiring. Lynn Snook took some time to speak with the Herald about her experiences in the community — and how she’s looking forward to more infant care in the form of her grandchildren. Her job here has been the IDP consultant. But she was also the only one administering the program, making decisions and visiting clients.
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The IDP is a home visiting program, under the umbrella of the Nicola Valley Association for Community Living. Snook would provide information, resources and support to a family with a baby anywhere from birth to three years old, where the situation is not considered typical. That could be anything from a difficult birth, or the infant could have a medical diagnosis, or born prematurely, or if the family was having trouble adjusting to life with a new member.
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From Page 8 She would also go to calls where a child was having trouble learning, or a family was feeling isolated, without extra family supports, to help integrate them into the community. Snook said this broad mandate made her job challenging, but extremely rewarding. Asked what she enjoyed most about her job, she named four things. “It was an incredible honour to be invited into their homes by these families,” she said. “It’s a time that can be very tender for families. It can be a time where they are vulnerable, and to be allowed into their homes and to be able to build a relationship with the family where I’m able to help them in whatever way they determine — they call the shots in a lot of ways — that’s just an incredible privilege.” She also said that over the years working with over 750 families, there was one common theme. “All the different ways that families love their children and want the absolute best for them and how that can look in so many different contexts was absolutely delightful,” she said. Another aspect of the job she found rewarding was sharing in the success of families. “With these little ones where we have to pay a little more attention to them reaching various milestones, within a range, and then just the joy and the pride that the families take in their little ones as
“If I have a referral to a baby who is, say, seven weeks old, well you know if it’s his first baby, that father is also seven weeks old, and that mother is also seven weeks old, because they’ve only been a mom or a dad those same number of weeks as the baby,” said Snook.
they’re making that progress has been great,” she said. Finally, she appreciated how unique each family was. “If I have a referral to a baby who is, say, seven weeks old, well you know if it’s his first baby, that father is also seven weeks old, and that mother is also seven weeks old, because they’ve only been a mom or a dad those same number of weeks as the baby.” She said she had to encourage families to be gentle with themselves about the fact that they’re on a learning curve. It also meant that Snook was always on a learning curve herself, something she appreciated about the job. She also appreciated the cross-section of society she was able to interact with, observe, and assist. “We’re not talking specifically about teenage parents, and we’re not talking specifically about
people living in poverty; we’re not talking specifically about people of a certain ethnicity — it’s across the board, and so it really does cover the whole community.” Now that she’s retired, Snook said she’s moving closer to Kamloops, where there are grandchildren to spend time with. “If it’s been all about the infants and toddlers, the babies, all these years, it’s pretty consistent that I would be going where my own grandbabies are!” she said. But she’s leaving the IDP in good hands. “I have no qualms at all about her now providing this service in the community, she’s very good at what she does,” she said. Leaving the position with someone she deems capable, Snook said made it easier to leave the community that she had provided service to for nearly three decades.
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death, Pasichnyk and Matechuk are still unclear on the details. “I don’t know exactly what happened,� Pasichnyk said. “I caught a fish, but I had my line behind the oar, so I just turned around and stepped back — and over we went.� Their nine-foot flat-bottom boat flipped. Both men had life vests, but only Matechuk was wearing his. Pasichnyk had given his preserver to his friend to keep his legs dry in the rain. In all their years fishing together, the pair said, they had never gone into the water. “It just happened so quick,� Matechuk said. “The boat created some sort of vacuum underneath and we couldn’t move it.� The water in Gorman Lake was 13 C, according to Pasichnyk’s fish finder. Both men went into shock. “I didn’t feel cold at all,� Matechuk said. “That’s why I didn’t think I would get hypothermia, because I didn’t feel cold.� They were about 100 feet from shore — too far for Pasichnyk to swim without a life vest. So, he grabbed hold of the overturned boat and prayed. “I hung on,� he said. “We finally realized we’re not going to make it, so both Ernie and I prayed. “We turned to the good Lord,
the only one who could help us, and he did. “It really was a miracle.� After spending an hour trying to stay afloat in cold water, with colder rain pouring down, Pasichnyk and Matechuk had given up. “I told Allan, because he said a few times, ‘You swim to shore — I’m going to let go of the boat,’� Matechuk said. “I said, ‘I’m not going to leave you here.’ “I remember, when it started getting blurry for me, I said, ‘Allan, I think this is it.’� All the while, Pasichnyk said, they were praying. “I had given up, too,� he said. “Then, we heard a holler from the road and our hopes just boosted right up. “Both of us sent up a holler. I think they heard it down to Kamloops.� “About the last thing I remember is a boat coming out to our boat. I just remember the boat coming to ours.� According to Fisher, the two life-savers happened upon the distressed men by complete chance. “They told me the only reason they stopped is because one of them had to go pee,� he said. “And, the other one was just looking around with his binoculars and he saw the capsized boat.
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Band chiefs encouraging members to vote From Page 1 For those living on the Upper Nicola reserve, it’s about a 45 minute drive into Merritt to vote. In 2011 there was a polling station set up closer to the reserve in Quilchena where the bands approximately 300 eligible voters were sent to cast ballots, but it will not be in place this election. Those in Coldwater have about a 13 kilometre commute to vote in Merritt. For people living on the Shackan reserve, they must travel to Lytton on election day, which is about 59 kilometres away. The polling station in the riding the band would like to vote in is about 42 kilometres away in Merritt. There was a much closer polling station in Spences Bridge — about 30 kilometres away — set up to receive Shackan voters in 2011, but Joe said it will not be in
place for the election next week. “They’re not making it any easier [to vote],” Joe said. He said it can be a hardship for some members to make the longer trek to Lytton in order to vote, but has been encouraging Shackan members to take the time to cast their ballot. GETTING THE VOTE OUT The five local band chiefs have been working to encourage their members to vote in the upcoming election. Upper Nicola Chief Harvey McLeod said the upper Nicola Band will have a shuttle bus running to the polls in Merritt on election day to alleviate the distance. He sees travel time, wait time and a lack of a good understanding of federal politics are all chal-
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“This is a national initiative as well. Some of the First Nations have been working with the chiefs across Canada asking us to engage ourselves to get out and vote, but also to engage our people to get out and vote,” Upper Nicola Chief Harvey McLeod said. “Let’s make a difference in this vote.” lenges on-reserve voters face. McLeod said he’s heard complaints from band members that they don’t know much about the candidates and the political parties, so the band is trying to disseminate as much information as possible. Lower Nicola Band executive director Helder Ponte said the band held a band meeting where a local Elections Canada attended to explain identification requirements to band members.
McLeod said his band has also been handing out fliers around the community asking people to vote, and to call the band office to schedule a time to ride the shuttle if they require transportation. “This is a national initiative as well. Some of the First Nations have been working with the chiefs across Canada asking us to engage ourselves to get out and vote, but also to engage our people to get out and vote,” McLeod said. “Let’s make a difference in this
vote.” McLeod said this type of engagement initiative isn’t something the band did in the last election. “I think it’s time that we paid attention as to who is going to form the next government,” he said. Attempts to contact Elections Canada’s communications personnel before the Herald’s press deadline were unsuccessful.
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B.C. business likes Pacific trade deal Much of B.C.’s progress in lumber exports has been in China, which is not part of the TPP talks Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
B.C.’s Asia trade will benefit from the TransPacific Partnership, the world’s largest free trade agreement, reached Monday after all-night discussions with 11 Pacific Rim countries, according to business and provincial government officials. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond cautioned that legal work and ratification by the 12 countries involved still remains to be done, but the TPP removes barriers for B.C. producers of seafood, minerals, forest and farm products in countries such as Japan, Malaysia and Vietnam. “Generally speaking, any time British Columbia can compete on a fair and level playing field, we’re going to do well,” said Bond, citing trade growth in cherries, blueberries and wood products. Much of B.C.’s progress in lumber exports has been in China, which is not part of the TPP talks. B.C. averages $4.8 billion annually in forest products to TPP countries and 1.5 billion worth of pulp and paper, despite duties up to five per cent in Australia and New Zealand, up to 10 per cent in Japan and up to 40 per cent in Malaysia. The B.C. Chamber of Commerce says fish and seafood are currently subject to 15 per cent duty in Japan and Malaysia, up to 34 per cent in Vietnam and up to five per cent in New Zealand. Beef, fresh and frozen vegetables, fresh cherries and fresh and frozen blueberries also face tariffs in Asian countries. The tentative deal has emerged as a major issue in the federal election campaign. Prime Minister Stephen Harper outlined a $4 billion “income guarantee program” for Canada’s protected dairy and egg producers, to compensate farmers for lost income due to new foreign imports for 10 years after the TPP takes effect. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair blasted the agreement as a “sellout” of Canadian auto workers and farmers that will also see drug prices rise in Canada. Mulcair said his party would not be bound by the agreement if it forms the new government on Oct. 19. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau said his party is pro-free trade, but will study the agreement and “take the responsible time to do what’s right for Canada.”
Thank You Smith Pioneer Park wishes to thank the following for their help and hard work in the recent quality improvements to the park.
Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Minister Shirley Bond. Submitted photo
Chris Fraser - Fraser Woodcraft, Gary Sedora Excavating, Nicola Valley Tractor Pullers, Lower Nicola Flea Market, Nicola Valley Meats, Best Valu Glass, Copper Valley Mechanical, Coldwater Corner Store, Extra Foods, Lorne Levins, Randy Mervyn, Randy Murray, Herb Graham, TNRD
We would like to praise Pete and Beccy Ratzlaff for their commitment in making the Garlic Festival a success. From the vendors and musicians to those that came out to enjoy the weekend. An attitude of gratitude to the volunteers that worked tirelessly for the 2 day event.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Lower Nicola Community Association Community Working Together.
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“It was a fluke.” Fisher said the Good Samaritans rushed into action, getting their own boat into the waters of Gorman Lake and racing to rescue. They towed Pasichnyk and Matechuk to shore and began to warm them up — slowly. “They knew what they were doing,” Matechuk said. “The RCMP said that, if they warmed us up too fast, we would have had heart attacks.” When Fisher happened upon the scene, the Good Samaritans had already loaded Matechuk into their truck. Pasichnyk, who was in rougher shape, was lying passed out on a wooden boardwalk. Fisher said he approached and grabbed his hand. “When you grabbed him, it was like you were grabbing onto an ice cube,” he said. Pasichnyk said he was told a dif-
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Trade deal doesn’t fix U.S. lumber issue: Harper
Log export restrictions in B.C. are a long-standing source of irritation for both the U.S. and Japan. Black Press
Log exports not expanded in Trans-Pacific Partnership
Federal election day is Monday
Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement doesn’t resolve Canada’s long-running dispute with the United States over softwood lumber, or remove restrictions on log exports from B.C. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said the Canadian government would like to renew the Canada-U.S. softwood agreement, expired as of Thanksgiving Day. It’s a side deal outside the North American Free Trade Agreement, and it won’t be covered by the Pacific Rim trade either. “Obviously we would like to see this agreement move forward, and I think industry on both sides of the border would, but for reasons that were not entirely clear, the American administration hasn’t seen it that way,” Harper said in an interview with Black Press. “In terms of forestry, what the TPP does do is provide new tariff-free access to many Asian countries, including enhanced access to the Japanese market.” Restrictions on log exports from B.C. are also not eased by the TPP, which includes Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, New Zealand and Australia. B.C.’s control over Crown land log prices has long been an irritant with the U.S. and Japan, while private and aboriginal land log producers are restricted by federal rules. “B.C. was able to ensure that both provincial and federal log export controls will not change as a result of the TPP, despite pressure from Japan to eliminate them,” B.C. International Trade Minister Teresa Wat said in a statement. “B.C.’s objectives for the forestry sector during the TPP negotiations were to gain market access for forestry products to important TPP markets such as Japan, while maintaining existing log export controls.” Premier Christy Clark said this week her first call to Ottawa after the Oct. 19 federal election will be about continuing the U.S. softwood lumber talks. Harper expressed confidence that despite the history of U.S. legal and trade actions over the years, the existing deal can be extended. “We’ve managed to export a lot of lumber over the years and I’m confident we will continue to,” Harper said.
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Be careful when raking leaves DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN In case you haven’t noticed, the weather is changing. The mornings are colder, we have already had episodes of frost, and the leaves are turning to a bright orange and yellow. With this change in season comes the time to rake all of the leaves and pine needles. Unfortunately, for some people, this often leads to bouts of acute back pain. Acute low back pain
after raking leaves, grass, and pine needles is usually due to raking with incorrect posture and raking for too long at one time. The weight of the leaves or needles is not the problem. The most common cause of low back pain when raking is the repetitive twisting motion that many people do as they pull the rake towards themselves. Our back is not designed to handle repetitive twisting motions, especially if lifting is involved. The pain doesn’t usually become severe while you are raking. It often comes on later in the evening or during the night when your back is no longer moving. During this time, the inflammation or swelling accumulates
and the joints stiffen. The nerves exiting between the vertebrae are positioned very close to the swollen joints and soft tissues. These nerves can become pinched or irritated. This leads to acute muscle spasm and pain that may or may not travel down to the leg or buttocks. The best treatment for this condition is to restore normal movement of the area and keep it that way long enough for it to heal. Chiropractors receive good results by doing adjustments or manipulation of the effected joints to restore their mobility. By having good mobility in the swollen and sore joints, the swelling can be flushed out, the circulation inside the joint
is improved, and the joints heal much faster with less pain. It is important that people understand that only your body will heal the injury and that the chiropractor is just making that system work more efficiently and at a faster rate. Applying ice packs or even frozen peas for ten to fifteen minutes at a time, two to three times per day, will help decrease the swelling around the nerves and joints. In the unfortunate event that something more serious has occurred, such as a herniated disk, the chiropractor is trained to identify and conservatively treat it. If conservative therapy will not work, the appropriate refer-
GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING Are you a rescuer? If someone is in physical danger, to rescue is heroic. But there is another kind of rescuing that is neither heroic nor productive. If a toddler was learning to walk, and every time he wobbled Mom rushed in and picked him up, it would be a long time before he developed any confidence about making it on his own. If we see someone struggling with some aspect of their lives, we often feel like rushing in to help them solve the problem.
of course it is prudent to jump in, but otherwise it is only through trial and error that he learns. Sometimes there is an urge to save others from the same mistakes that we may have made. “Take it from me, this is what you should do!” But remember, this individual, and her situation, are not identical to ours. No matter how much wiser we think we might be, it is still more helpful to pose the kinds of questions that will get the person thinking herself, than to
simply provide answers. Ask how they feel about their situation, and how they feel like handling it. Explore the consequences of various courses of action. If there’s a lot of anger involved, and they might do something drastic like quitting a job or ending a relationship, it’s wiser for you to stay calm than to jump in and be angry too. Once the anger is expressed, they may begin to see things a little differently. Emotional rescuing
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Rescuing can be an unproductive response Sometimes this is very appropriate. But it becomes counterproductive when the person begins to rely on your opinion before making any decisions on his or her own. They begin to become dependent on the views of others, and lose faith in their own ability to make good decisions for themselves. Furthermore, the advice we give to others is often what we would do if we were in that situation, and it may not be the best for someone else. This can be like telling someone what kind of clothes to wear, or what kind of furniture to put in their living room. Rescuing in this sense is like picking up the toddler instead of allowing him to learn to fall and get up again. If he’s about to tumble down the stairs,
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Centennials fail to win two in a row (again!) Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
Sadly, it’s a story line that’s become all too familiar. For the seventh time in this young BCHL season, the Merritt Centennials were unable to record back-to-back victories this past week. The latest chapter of this sorry saga began positively with an inspirational 2-1 road win against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks eight days ago. Goals by Ryan Forbes and Nick Jermain in the final five minutes of regulation sealed the triumph, along with a stellar 30-save performance by Cents’ netminder Cole Kehler. Unfortunately, the Centennials once again failed to build on their success, falling 7-3 to the visiting Nanaimo Clippers in a miserable matinee tilt on home ice Sunday. The Boatmen scored five times in the first period to take a commanding four-goal lead and essentially put the game away early. All the more galling was the fact that the Boatmen were playing their third game in less than 48 hours and start-
ing an affiliate netminder to boot. Nanaimo’s first tally came just four minutes into the game from a centering pass that deflected in off a Cents defender’s skate. The next two were the direct result of defensive-zone face-off blunders as Merritt players failed to find their checks. The final two opposition goals of the forgettable first period came while Nanaimo enjoyed an extended five-onthree man advantage – the direct result of mindless penalties by a couple of ex-Clippers now toiling for the Centennials. “They both know that they messed up,” was all that Merritt head coach and GM Joe Martin would say about the five-minute boarding major and two-minute roughing-after-the-whistle penalties that put his team down two players. Martin said he had some harsh words for his troops between the first and second periods of Sunday’s game. “I told them I was tired of our flipflopping from game to game. Regardless of the breaks and calls that may or
BCHL STANDINGS to Oct. 13 INTERIOR DIVISION Team
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Once again, the Merritt Bowling Centre on Coutlee Ave. is resonating to the sound of balls reeling down runways and pins flying helter skelter as another season of fivepins gets underway. Weekly men’s and women’s league play
is up and running on Monday and Thursday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. “We’re almost full,” MBC owner/operator Ewan Turner reported. “We’ve got room for one or two bowlers on Thursdays, and maybe one team or two on Mondays. Anyone interested should get in touch with me real soon.”
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MAINLAND DIVISION BRIGHT LIGHT Sixteen-year old rookie Tyler Ward’s fourth goal of the season was one of the few positives to come out of the Merritt Centennials’ 7-3 home-ice defeat at the hands of the visiting Nanaimo Clippers on Sunday. The Cents will be looking to make ammends this weekend when they play three games in three nights starting with Prince George on Thursday. Ian Webster/Herald
may not have gone against us, we’re putting ourselves in these situations. Right now, in this dressing room, we need to stop that, and go out there and play good hockey.” For the most part, Merritt’s performance in the final 40 minutes Sunday was respectable, with Zak Bowles and Tyler Ward adding Cents goals to go along with Brett Jewell’s tally in
the first period. Merritt continued to struggle on the penalty kill in the late going, giving up two more powerplay goals to Nanaimo — making it four-for-five in the game, and a horrid 20-for-50 (60% PK) so far this season. That’s the worst in the league by more than nine percentage points. A bright spot in an otherwise dismal Sunday outing was the play of
rookie netminder Colton Lancaster who replaced Kehler after the first period. The youngster ended up with 18 saves on 20 shots and was only beaten while his team was down a man. “[Colton] made some big saves for us,” Martin said. I liked his game. Regardless of our goalsagainst number (4.50 GAA), I really like both our guys in net. It’s the guys in front of them
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that need to be more accountable.” The Cents will have to be focused this coming weekend, as they play three games in three nights, beginning with the Prince George Spruce Kings at home on Thursday. That match-up will be
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Bill Campbell is the early pacesetter on the men’s side of the draw, having already rolled a 361 single game and 847 triple. The women’s side is led by Doreen Nikkel with a 299/713 combination. Look for the Merritt Herald to begin reporting weekly top-10 averages from the MBC by the
end of this month. Local competitive bowlers have already circled February 6 on their calendars, as the Merritt Bowling Centre prepares to host the Inter-City ‘B’ championships, an all-day event that attracts men’s and women’s teams from throughout the Interior. Seniors bowling on
Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. still has openings, as does youth bowling (ages 6 to 18) on Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Open bowling for the general public is available Friday and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
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Vernon Vipers
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followed by a homeand-away series with the Vernon Vipers on Friday and Saturday. “It’s going to be a tough week and a tough month,” Martin said. “We have eight games in the next 17 days, and seven of those games are in our division.”
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MSS junior girls volleyball team showing a ton of potential Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
Mark my words. The Merritt Secondary School junior girls volleyball team is going to make some serious noise before this high school season is over. Comprised of mostly Grade 9 players, the talented squad shows every sign of becoming a force to be reckoned with — not only this fall but in the years to come. The junior girls side, which is coached by Shelly Moorhead and Dwayne Suzuki, showcased their immense potential on home court last Thursday as they hosted the Sa-Hali
Sabres and St. Ann’s Crusaders in West Zone league play. Against the all-Grade 10, AAAA Sabres, the MSS Panthers were edged 27-29, 20-25. Later, they disposed of the Crusaders 25-14, 28-26. The fine Merritt performance was highlighted by some outstanding passes from Emily Whitecross, pinpoint setting by Gillian Moore, and timely serving by Logan Moorhead and Harvir Natt. “If we continue to improve throughout the season as we did our first week — watch out!” coach Moorhead said.
BELLES OF THE BALL (Above) The Merritt Secondary School junior girls volleyball team is comprised of (back row, left to right) Emmanuelle Dugas, Haley Zabek, Emily Whitecross, Jamie Neill, Mesha Naiker, (middle row) Logan Moorhead, Chloe Stockwell, Harvir Natt, (front row) Taylia McKeown, Jenna Kane and Gillian Moore. (Right) Moore jumps to spike the ball as teammate Moorhead (foreground) defends against a possible block. Photos courtesy of Guy Dugas and Stef Zabek
Weather wreaks havoc with final weekMidget reps settle for sixth place; peewees win end of racing at Merritt Speedway MINOR HOCKEY REPORT
The Merritt Tracker Sportswear midget reps went 2-2 at their own 10-team tournament on the weekend to finish sixth overall. Merritt wins in round robin play came against Port Alberni and TriCities by scores of 6-2 and 7-5 respectively. Merritt’s own loss in pool play was a 6-2 setback to the Saanich Braves from Vancouver Island. In the ‘C’ final on Sunday, Merritt was edged 4-3 by their league rivals from Kelowna in an acrimonious game that saw lots of after-thewhistle chirping. Tournament scorers for the Tracker team were Keyton Laupitz (5), Travis Mosely (4), Dario Antoine (3), Anthony Tulliani (2), Denny Thomas, Sahil Bansi and Tyler Mosely. Sam Suzuki and Kristian Stead played their usual strong games in net for the Merritt team. Coquitlam were tournament champions, defeating Vanderhoof 5-4 in the final game.
Peewee Rep The Ramada Inn peewees defeated Semiahmoo from Vancouver 9-3 in the gold-medal game to win an eight-team tournament in West Kelowna
DAVID & GOLIATH Merritt’s Anthony Tulliani (left) attempts to elude the check of a much bigger Saanich player during midget rep hockey tournament action on the weekend. Merritt finished sixth in the 10-team event. Ian Webster/Herald
on the weekend. The Merritt team went 2-0-1 in round robin play, beating the Burnaby Winter Club 6-1, Penticton 6-2 and tying Semiahmoo 3-3. In semi-final action on Sunday morning, the Ramada peewees trounced Kitimat 13-2 to set up a rematch with Semiahmoo. Max Graham led all Merritt scorers in the tournament with 13 goals and seven assists. Other point getters were Breanna Ouellet (5g,11a), Chase Cooke (5g,5a), Matthew Newman (3g,9a), Caleb Brackett (2g,5a), Wyatt Smith (3g), Divaan Sahota (2g,3a), Sajjin Lali (2g), Robert Sterling (1g,1a), Cortez Charters (1g,1a), Allison Moore (2a) and Jayden
Story (2a). Splitting the goaltending duties for the Ramada peewees were Manjot Panghli and Bryce Garcia.
Atom Development The Fountain Tire atoms traveled to Oliver on the weekend to take on the team from South Okanagan. In a very exciting back-and-forth game, Merritt edged the home side 7-6. Brayden McRae Chillihitzia notched a hat trick for the victors, while Lucas Schmid and Karson Peat scored twice each. Assists went to Jalen McRae (2), Carter Shackelly, Gavin Shackelly and Glen Newman. Nathan Willey and
Nathan Van Rensberg shared the win in net.
Games At Home This Weekend
MUD AND GUTS (Above) Kamloops stock car racer Dale Calder negotiates the rain-soaked conditions in the pit area during weekend action at the Merritt Speedway. Several downpours forced two days of scheduled racing to have to be condensed into one afternoon on Sunday. Drivers from as far away as Edmonton took in the final weekend of competition. Albertan Ryan Ellis swept the six-and-eight-cylinder bomber class. Lower Mainlanders Devon Peters and Rick Tourond, along with Jack Goddyn from Kamloops were all two-time winners in the four-cylinder, street and hobby classes respectively. Photo submitted
MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION RACE AUGUST 11 RESULTS
Friday 7:15 Peewee Rep vs Kamloops (Merritt) Saturday 12:00 Midget Rep vs Vernon (Merritt) 2:30 Atom Rec vs Chase (Merritt) 5:15 Atom Dev. vs Vernon (Merritt) Sunday 10:00 Peewee Rep vs Winfield (Shulus) 12:00 Peewee Rec vs Lillooet (Merritt) 12:15 Midget Rec vs Ashcroft (Shulus) 1:45 Atom Dev. vs N. Okanagan (Merritt)
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#77 Sean Dandy #32 Tim Fowler #93 Ryan Ellis #52 Lloyd Hill #06 Kirk Frost #43 Dennis Smith
#15 Devon Peters #08 Kameron McEwan #93 Ryan Ellis #52 Lloyd Hill #44 Grant Powers #11 Darrin Metcalf
#15 Devon Peters #93 Ryan Ellis #00 Rick Tourond #42 Jack Goddyn
#15 Devon Peters #93 Ryan Ellis #00 Rick Tourond #42 Jack Goddyn
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Patricia Rebekah Lodge Annual Christmas Luncheon
Leviathan - Rated PG at 7:00 p.m. Oct. 19 at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. Parking is free and there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. For more info phone 250378-5190.
Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Merritt Senior Citiznes Hall. Lunch soup, sandwiches, dessert, tea and coffee. There will be a bake sale, in house raffle, craft table and white elephant table.
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Merritt Community Choir is looking for a couple of bass voices to fill its needs for this Christmas season. It would be about a two-month commitment, though you are more than welcome to go beyond that! Practices are Monday evenings. Call Ellen at 250-378-9899 to find out more.
Catholic Womens’s League Christmas Craft, Bak Sale and Luncheon. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Catholic Church Hall, Blair and Coldwater Ave. Admission - Donation to Food Bank or Soup Kitchen. For Table Rentals Call Joan 250-378-3910.
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help us reach our goal Would you like to see a community theatre in Merritt, then the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society can use your help!
Phase 2 has started. Goal to reach $136,000 for design & architect fees
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Even though you may be gone, your beauty never fades. In our hearts, with every beat, our memories remain. The time we spent together, will never be replaced. Heaven gained an Angel, to brighten up the place. It’s hard on earth without you, but know we have been blessed. You were strong, so long, but it’s time for you to rest. You’ll never be forgotten, we’ll miss you everyday. You’ll be with us every moment, every step along the way. -Tyler Stewart
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In Loving Memory Of Marcel LegouÍże Another year has passed us by and still there are days we silently cry. We know we have each other too. Our family made by you. If only one more time we could feel your touch, or sit or go watch skating that you loved so much or just sit and talk about every day things or listen to a song you would sing. We miss so much the sound of your laugh, cherishing our memories we have of the past.
Love you Dad, Lance, Charlene, & Pamela
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Art Macdonald On the beautiful sunny morning of Thursday, October 1st, 2015 Arthur (Art) Lorne Macdonald at the age of 75 years passed away peacefully in Merritt, BC. He is survived by his daughters Teri Stoneman (Lorne) and Susan Norgaard (Erik) and his grandchildren Jess, Syd, Amy and Harris. Art is also survived by his companion and friend Rita Cressy, as well as, his numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his son Lorne and brothers Doug, Gordon, Murray and Graham. Art’s career was very diverse; he served in the Navy, was the operating agent for the Imperial Oil bulk plant in Merritt for more than 20 years, and was also successful as a local land developer and businessman. His hobbies and interests included hunting, golÀng, Àshing, gardening, and skiing. His love of the outdoors did not over shadow his desire to travel, nor his pleasure in watching a golf, hockey, or football game. Art was a true British Columbian, Àercely proud of his roots and family history. He had a wonderful sense of humour, an infectious smile and stood up for what he believed was right. He overcame many great challenges and was often sought out to provide guidance and advice on a variety of matters. Art was very grateful for the tireless physician care he received locally, and to the caring staff of Gillis House for their compassion and willingness to give of themselves even in the humblest of ways — be it engaging in conversation or just sharing a story. Memorial contributions can be made to Gillis House Auxiliary in Merritt. Friends and family are invited and welcome to attend a Memorial Service at the Trinity United Church located at 1899 Quilchena Avenue on Sunday, October 11th at 1:00 pm with tea reception to follow.
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Employment Opportunity ABORIGINAL FAMILY GROUP CONFERENCE COORDINATOR Objectives The Aboriginal Family Group Conference (AFGC) is a process of collaborative planning in situations where decisions need to be made with respect to children and youth. It is a formal meeting where members of a child or youth’s immediate family come together with extended kin and members of the child or youth’s community who are, or might be, involved to develop a plan for the child. This may also be called a Family Group Conference or a Family Dispute Resolution. Target Population r Mental disorder; Life threatening conditions/ depression; Trauma and anxiety disorder r Behaviour disorder; Survivors of abuse, trauma, neglect r Intergenerational trauma; Residential school effects Outcome Indicators r Number of families where an AFGC occurred in a timely manner after a child protection action was taken (1 to 6 months) r Number of children in care who exited care following a Family Group Conference r Care plans that are approved by child protection staff r Families report that conference was valuable and timely Activities r Plan and develop for AFG Conference r Use MCFD Family Group Conference data collection system to record and track all AFGC involvement r Promote awareness and encourages use of the AFGC by communities/agencies serving families that have MCFD involvement r Maintain positive working relationship with child protection staff in Merritt r Prepares for AFGC by assisting families to identify family members, extended family and other significant people who may participate in the conference r Works with families to identify the supports that they require to ensure the success of the AFGC plan r Identifies service providers to attend the AFGC who the Ministry and family believe are relevant r Arranges for the meeting including venue, transportation, refreshments and childcare r Arranges a further dispute resolution meeting if the family and Ministry agree to do so QualiďŹ cations Knowledge of the Child, Family and Community Services Act, Adoption Act, Family Relations Act and BC Benefit Act Abilities and Skills: r Knowledge of how to perform collaborative planning which includes mediation and negotiation r Ability to communicate MCFD policies and initiatives to community partners to promote the use of Family Group Conference r Ability solve problems and resolve disputes collaboratively r Ability to understand and articulate the dynamics of abuse and neglect r Ability to work constructively within a multidisciplinary organization r Understanding the principles of adult and group learning to achieve consensus building r Bachelor of Social Work degree preferred or Child and Youth Mental Health or related degree or significant progress towards a related degree. Education – Bachelor of Social Work degree. Experience in AFGC desired or relevant training. Interested applicants, please submit resumes to: 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 Deadline: October 30, 2015 Aboriginal Preference: Under the Human Rights legislation of B.C., preference will be given to aboriginal, qualified candidates.
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Employment Opportunity IN-CAR DRIVING INSTRUCTOR FOR CLASS 5/7 Terms of Employment: On-call Contract Work hours: must be willing to work weekends or evening as required. Contract: $19/hr
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Employment Opportunity ABORIGINAL WELLNESS COORDINATOR Objectives The Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health is concerned with building the capacity of Aboriginal communities to provide locally based mental health services responsive to community priorities and based on community participation and control. Target Population r Mental disorder; Life threatening conditions/ depression; Trauma and anxiety disorder r Behaviour disorder; Survivors of abuse, trauma, neglect r Intergenerational trauma; Residential school effects Clinical Support The Aboriginal Wellness Coordinator will work closely with a Clinical Psychologist to provide clients with support and treatment for mental health and wellness. The Coordinator will work with the client and clinical psychologist r To develop treatment plans; Conduct screening and intake activities r Develop pre- and post-support as required; r Provide orientation services and other pretreatment activities; r Provide after-case and follow-up services as requested by the Clinician. Capacity Building r Create and/or support community wellness teams encompassing local community service providers to develop a mental wellness network; r Provide mental health promotion to local communities; r Develop linkages with general services such as MCFD services, Psychiatrists, General Practitioners, Hospitals, School Districts and Interior Health services providers. Qualifications r Bachelor of Social Work degree preferred or Child and Youth Mental Health or related degree or significant progress towards a related degree. Interested applicants, please submit resumes to: 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 Deadline: October 30, 2015 Aboriginal Preference: Under the Human Rights legislation of B.C., preference will be given to aboriginal, qualified candidates.
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