Merritt Herald - September 4, 2014 by Merritt Herald

memorial walk PAGE 5 merrittherald.com

no end to strike in sight PAGE 8

cents register two wins PAGE 16

Nicola Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s News Voice Since 1905

bcclassified.com

MERRITT HERALD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ MERRITT NEWSPAPERS

FREE

Hwy 5 rollover claims one life A 27-year-old woman from Coquitlam is dead following a rollover on Highway 5 about 15 kilometres north of Merritt on Sunday. Elizabeth Joan Savoie was a front-seat passenger in a Mazda 3 driven by a 30-yearold male at about 6:45 p.m. that day. The car was headed southbound when it strayed to the left of the highway. When the driver tried to correct the car, it skidded sideways before rolling several times across the highway and coming to rest in the west ditch facing the opposite direction. The driver suffered minor injuries and Savoie was pronounced dead at the scene. Highway 5 was closed for several hours to southbound traffic. Speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the crash.

Transport truck hits parked car, injuring two

On Monday, Sept. 1, Logan Lake and Merritt RCMP officers were called to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 5 about five kilometres south of the Lac La Jeune exit at about 5:30 p.m. Two males, both aged 19, were injured when the parked car they were in was struck by a transport truck. One of the males was airlifted to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops in critical condition. The other had minor injuries. The car was believed to be parked on the side of the highway with mechanical issues, and was partially in the right-hand lane of the southbound side of the highway. Speed is not believed to be a factor in the crash. RCMP are continuing their investigation.

Bus crash update

ALL SMILES Get down rodeo clown Jayson Charters and seven-year-old Cooper Harrington wave to the crowd on Sunday after Harringtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winning ride in the mutton bustinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; competition at the 56th Annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo. Big crowds attended both the rodeo and the fall fair events on the Labour Day weekend. For more photos, turn to pages 3 and 15. Ian Webster/Herald

Nearly half of the 43 people who were taken to Interior Health hospitals in last Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bus crash on the Coquihalla have been released. However, three people remain in critical condition, while another two are in serious condition. Seventeen people were released with minor injuries. The tour bus was headed southbound on Highway 5 about 30 kilometres south of Merritt when it is believed to

have hit the centre median, overcorrected and slid across the road, eventually coming to rest upright. Fifty-six people were aboard the bus. Nineteen ambulances and six helicopters transported the injured passengers to hospitals in Merritt, Kamloops and Kelowna. No fatalities have been reported in the crash. RCMP are still investigating the cause, and have ruled out speed as a factor.

BUY 1 GET 1 FREE! â&#x20AC;˘ Premium Fruit Smoothies â&#x20AC;˘ Light Smoothies

1SFNJVN 'SVJU 4NPPUIJFT t -JHIU 4NPPUIJFT â&#x20AC;˘ Julius Fruit Drinks â&#x20AC;˘ Food & Snacks CHECK OUT+VMJVT 'SVJU %SJOLT t 'PPE 4OBDLT THE VARIETY WE HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU! CHECK OUT THE VARIETY WE HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU!

Buy any size of Orange Julius Original Drink & receive the second Orange Julius Original Drink of equal or smaller size absolutely FREE!

Limit-JNJU POF QFS DPVQPO QFS DVTUPNFS t &YQJSFT "VH TU one per coupon, per customer â&#x20AC;˘ Expires September 30, 2014

%&80-' 8": t Ę° Ę°

2 â&#x20AC;˘ THURSDAY, September 4, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

City sticks to demo plan for nuisance property By Michael Potestio the herald

reporter@merrittherald.com

City council moved ahead with plans to demolish a home damaged by fire four years ago despite pleas from the property owners to allow for more time to decide what to do with the place. The home in question sits boarded up at 1590 Garcia Street, and the owners of the property were given 30 days to comply with remedial action to repair or demolish the structure at a council meeting in July. Owners Dale Sidhu and Devinder Brar from the Lower Mainland spoke to council at its regular council meeting last Tuesday night to request more time to decide for themselves whether or not to demolish the home or have it repaired. Brar estimated they needed two months to determine which route makes more sense.Â The house was burnt in a

fire deemed to be arson back in 2010 and since that time, the owners were issued seven orders to comply for unsightliness and safety issues. To date, no action has been taken by the owners themselves. The house has also been deemed a safety risk by the fire department. Brar told council their insurance company refused their claim, and they have fought in court over the issue. Despite sympathizing with the owners, Coun. Dave Baker

THE HOME OF ABORIGINAL POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION IN BC

pointed out the fire occurred four years ago and noted the seven orders to comply that were made. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I find it very hard to believe that you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done anything in four years, yet in the next two months everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to magically come together,â&#x20AC;? Baker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been an eyesore,â&#x20AC;? he said of the house. Council was not swayed by the ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; presentation and voted unanimously in favour of upholding the original date

of the order to comply, which has now passed. Planning and development services manager Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flaherty pointed out the lack of communication with the city on the part of the owners of the property over the years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a communication piece that was missing there. They werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keeping us up to date,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flaherty said. The City of Merritt will look into estimates from contractors on the price of demolition work and repair to the property, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief administrative officer said. He said the timeline for demolition will depend on availability and is uncertain how much it will cost the city to demolish the house. The bill for the demolition will be sent to the property owners. Coun. Clara Norgaard was absent from the council meeting.

FRIDAY SEPT. 5TH

aaron pritchett WITH Roger dalton

>90:;)(5+ -69 ;/, +(@ ,=,5; 69 -69 ;/, 3040;,+ ,+0;065 >66+ )<;;65

B PUJS\KLZ HKTPZZPVU [V [OL -YPKH` UPNO[ JVUJLY[D

Reserved seating online at ticketweb.ca

SAT. & SUN., SEPT. 6TH & 7TH Â&#x2039; 7HYHKL Â&#x2039; _ YHJPUN KLTV KLYI` Â&#x2039; IHSS [V\YUHTLU[ Â&#x2039; RPKZ NHTLZ HJ[P]P[PLZ Â&#x2039; ZRH[LIVHYK KLTVZ Â&#x2039; IPUNV Â&#x2039; JVTT\UP[` Z[HNL Â&#x2039; ILLY NHYKLU Â&#x2039; MVVK ]LUKVYZ Â&#x2039; ZOLLW KVN K\JR OLYKPUN KLTV Â&#x2039; 7HUJHRL IYLHRMHZ[

:H[\YKH` PU 4LTVYPHS 7HYR Â&#x2039; V\[KVVY O\U[PUN Ă&#x201E;ZOPUN [YHKL ZOV^ Â&#x2039; 8\PJR +YH^ .\U ZOV^ KLTV Â&#x2039; 0UĂ&#x2026;H[HISL NHTLZ TVYL 4,+0( :765:69:!

>L HJRUV^SLKNL [OL Ă&#x201E;UHUJPHS HZZPZ[HUJL VM [OL 7YV]PUJL VM )YP[PZO *VS\TIPHÂš

more info at www.brigadedays.com or on facebook all events subject to change.

08/14H_HB21

Hope Brigade Days and Envision Financial are partnering to reduce hunger in our community. Join us in making a difference by bringing a non-perishable food item or cash donation to the Envision Financial tent on Friday or Saturday.

NVIT FALL COURSES FOR 2014 Contact Us: 250-378-3300 | www.nvit.ca | info@nvit.bc.ca

ABORIGINAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AECE-102 Early Years Development I AECE-110 Foundations of ECE AECE-134 Guidance for the Early Years I AECE-204 Early Years Development III AECE-216 Administrative Licensing & Leadership AECE-224 Programming for Early Years II AECE-260 Infant and Toddler Practicum ACCESS TO PRACTICAL NURSING PRNS-222 Professional Practice A PRNS-223 Professional Communication A PRNS-225 Pharmacology A PRNS-226 Variations in Health A PRNS-227 Health Promotion A PRNS-228 Integrated Nursing Practice A BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK SOCW-200A Introduction to Social Work Practice SOCW-306 Theory & Ideology of Social Work SOCW-311 Aboriginal Perspectives on Social Policy SOCW-320 Trauma Informed Social Work Theory & Practice SOCW-350 Social Work, Law and Social Policy SOCW-353 Social Work Practice with Individuals SOCW-404 Ethical Practice in Aboriginal Communities SOCW-440 Social Work and Mental Health SOCW-486 Aboriginal Social Work Practice COLLEGE READINESS ENGL-040 Reading Comprehension ENGL-050 Writing Skills ENGL-060 Literature and Composition INST-050 Indigenous Studies MATH-040 ALFM LEVEL V & VI MATH-055 Introduction to Algebra II MATH-057 Intermediate Algebra I ENVIRONMENT RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY COMM-145 Public Relations & Communications ENRT-140 Wildland Recreation ENRT-141 Aboriginal People and the Land NVIT_Courses_MH2014_10.333x7.indd 1

ENVIRONMENT RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY (CONT.) ENRT-150 Silvics and Dendrology ENRT-155 Soil Science ENRT-160 Field Surveys I ENRT-255 Timber Development I ENRT-260 Forest Surveys ENRT-265 Environmental Assessment Surveys ENRT-270 Fisheries Ecology ENRT-271 Grasslands Ecology MATH-140 Technical Mathematics HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT HTCA-104 Interpersonal Communications HTCA-111 Lifestyle & Choices HTCA-116 Introduction to HTCA Practice HTCA-121 Health & Healing HTCA-126 Personal Care Assistance I HTCA-152 Cognitive Or Mental Challenges HTCA-153 Common Health Challenges HTCA-156 Personal Care Assistance II HTCA-166 Clinical I LAW ENFORCEMENT PREPARATION COMP-101 Computer Essentials/Internet LEPP-100 Physical Education Development LEPP-120 Aboriginal Community Relations LEPP-130 Domestic Violence LEPP-140 Canadian Criminal Justice System LEPP-145 Investigational Techniques LEPP-165 Introduction to Law Enforcement OFFICE ADMINISTRATION APBT-110 Administrative Procedures APBT-111 Records Management APBT-120 Business Calculators & Mathematics APBT-130 Human Relations for Career Success COMM-101 Business English COMM-111 Business Communication COMP-101 Computer Essentials/Internet COMP-102 Word Processing I COMP-103 Keyboarding I

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (CONT.) COMP-104 Spreadsheets COMP-112 Word Processing II PLUMBING & PIPING TRADES PPTF-101 Use Safe Work Practices PPTF-102 Use Tools and Equipment PPTF-103 Organize Work PPTF-104 Install and Service Piping Systems PPTF-105 Technical Exam UNIVERSITY TRANSFER ANTH-214 Canadian Native Peoples BIOL-120 Human Anatomy and Physiology CRIM-101 Introduction to Criminology CRIM-103 Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior CRIM-220 Introduction to Research Methods ENGL-101 Foundations for Academic Writing ENGL-110 College Composition FNSC-106 Exploring the Natural Sciences FNST-100 Intro to First Nations Studies I HIST-100 Canadian History: Pre-Confederation to Confederation HIST-204 The MĂŠtis Of Canada: Historical And Contemporary Perspectives I NLEK-110 Nleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;kepmxcin I NLEK-210 Nleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;kepmxcin III PHIL-100 Critical Thinking POLI-111 Canadian Government & Politics PSYC-111 Introduction to Psychology I PSYC-131 Applied Interpersonal and Career Development Skills PSYC-201 Research Methods in Psychology PSYC-213 Lifespan Human Development I SOCI-111 Introduction to Sociology I STAT-203 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences STSC-101 Strategies for Success 101

To register: Stop by the campus at 4155 Belshaw Street Call us at 250-378-3300 Visit our website at www.nvit.ca Apply online at www.applybc.ca

NICOLA VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MERRITT CAMPUS 250.378.3300 VANCOUVER CAMPUS 604.602.9555 TOLL FREE 1.877.682.3300 WWW.NVIT.CA

2014-09-03 12:22 PM

THURSDAY, September 4, 2014 • 3

www.merrittherald.com

NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Merritt’s bus system one of BC Transit’s best: report to council Merritt’s BC Transit system is proving its worth in the Nicola Valley. At a committee of the whole meeting on Aug. 26, council heard from BC Transit regional manager Ryan Little, who provided them with the bus system’s annual performance summary. He said Merritt’s bus system is one of the best performing systems for small towns operating with one to four buses. The report stated the annual rides per hour for Merritt totals 12.9, which is one of BC Transit’s highest. The average for cities in Merritt’s tier is 6.9 rides per hour. “You’re pretty close to double the average rides per hour we see in other small communities,” Little said. Merritt also has the lowest cost per ride and one of the best cost recovery numbers. In 2013-14, Merritt saw an increase in ridership but a decrease in revenue, Little said. The numbers show Merritt’s total system ridership between 2012-13 and 201314 increased by 0.4 per cent thanks to a total ridership of 59,212 last year compared to 58,959 the year before year. Revenues came up 3.8 per cent shorter than the previous year, accumulating slightly more than $54,000 in 201213, while 2013-14 brought in about $52,000. “Ridership’s kind of a funny thing. It doesn’t match revenue like you’d expect all the time,” Little said. That could indicate riders are switching from a cash fare to prepaid tickets, which offer

Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ merrittherald

GOOD MORNING! Opinion ------------------------------------------ 6-7 Health --------------------------------------------- 14 Sports --------------------------------------------- 15 Classifieds --------------------------------------- 18

a discount, the report stated. The net cost of providing bus service increased this year by 32 per cent over 2012-13 — $100,015 in 2013-14 compared to $75,596 the previous year — because of the cost of replacing two buses.

Today’s HERALD Flyers *Selected distribution Visions* Safeway Home Hardware Rona* Staples* Extra Foods* Drug Trading* Coopers Source* Pharmasave* Red Plum Century 21 Canadian Tire* Thrive Naturals* Fields Jysk London Drugs City Furniture Princess Auto*

Council sends ASK Wellness $500 for homeless count City council approved providing ASK Wellness with $500 to help fund the society’s fifth annual homeless count in Merritt. “I know ASK Wellness is funded by other groups as well, but I don’t think it’s ever a bad idea for the city to get involved,” Coun. Mike Goetz said at the regular council meeting on Aug. 26. Goetz made the motion to give the society $500, which is being provided via the city’s grant-in-aid fund. The homeless count aims to locate, support and educate those who are absolutely homeless, ASK Wellness’s Stacy Wormell stated in a letter to council. Their statistics will be submitted to the provincial government and used as evidence to lobby the government in regards to housing issues, and the need for affordable housing and shelters in the Nicola Valley, the letter goes on to state. ASK Wellness is also seeking donations of backpacks, hygiene products, food, clothing, grocery cards and bus tickets as well, which can be dropped off at 2151 Granite Ave. The count takes place Sept. 11.

Did you pick up tuesday’s herald? WEST NILE

Sept. 2 Headlines Available at newsstands today.

COLLEC TORS WELCOM

PAGE E 3 Nicola Val ley’s Ne ws Voice Since

City council approved a contract extension on its sludge disposal agreement with the Sunshine Valley Good Earth Company while city staff look at other options. The Sunshine Valley Good Earth Company is responsible for composting biosolids from the wastewater treatment plant. The company

was given a one-year contract extension to the end of August 2014. The owner has expressed the desire to discontinue his services, and while city staff look into alternatives, the company has agreed to extend the current contract to May 31, 2015. The terms of the contract remain unchanged from the last one and the ninemonth duration is to allow the city enough

time to consider other options and make a recommendation to council. City of Merritt financial services manager Ken Ostraat told council last Tuesday that it could be useful for the city to take over composting, but it’s ultimately a matter of cost-effectiveness. Currently the city pays a little more than $18,000 plus taxes every month to compost its biosolids.

FREE

Rezoning for hotel sent to

or growop south of busted aft city er tip

Merritt shut down RCMP By Michae marijuana an outdoor l Potestio Wednesday,grow op last marijuana seizing 529 plants. For the The plants in as many second time were between one and proposed months, a feet tall, and the three ing throughhotel is movbust was the Allan Chabot result of becomi the process investigation of an said. Counci Merritt. ng a reality in after a tip. conducted approve l’s vote to the applicaAt last tion and Police would rezone send ular councilTueday’s regplants to believed the public hearing it to a the 4.62acre have meeting propert city council a street value of second phase , y from unanimous, was (tourism more than and gave approved commercial)C7 $500,00 will require — which for the vote except first and C4 (highwa 0. hon, decided Tracy Dunsm to rezonin another second reading Clara Norgaaof Coun. The grow-op cial) to allowy commerg applicat ahead with to move a press release.ore wrote in to an application rd, was located ion. was for The who a hotel, convention absent in City of Meruse amendmthe land the propert to rezone The plants south of a forested area ritt is in meeting. from the ent on his restaura centre and the process Merritt. are more own. noticeab Crawford y at 3969 nt. of an overhau le Mounti The date According ready to because they’re “Staff are the WagonAve. near 30 trees es said about city’s zoning l of the public hearingof the be to the concurapplicat in West rently the the summer harvested in Plaza and Travel ion, reviewin cut to provide area were which would bylaw, determined was not , Dunsm developmentthe hotel sent the ga building said. ter to a public space and ore by press mat- two sun for the this propert apply to permit applica- time. tion and phases, comes in Police are also said plants. They than wait y. Rather The applicathearing. the Propert tural centre with a culcontinu there was for the entire for a develop application ion quantity zoning bylaw and retail a large their investigation ing within 30 y owners stores planned of mit in anticipament perno charges and to reach tered aroundgarbage scatadoption, the one metres of for the this zoning tion of the appliin laid as of had been cant, Kulwan be notified question will At this timethe area. amendm being adopted Friday. press time on t Sekent posed of the proof year, RCMP often ,” land administrative chief receive calls RCMP about this ment prior use amendofficer people to are reminding op from type of growhearing. to the public backcou the dangersbe cautious of ntry users who associated stumble with grow-op them, RCMP upon s and to contact Const. local they come police if across them.

hearing

Phone: 250-378-5500 2051 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt

to give us

ASK FOR

ADVERT a call if you

ISING

LOC

ATI reserve your KATIE OR advertisement ON! THERESA in this want to

r 250-378

spot.

-4241

• Police seize over 500 pot plants near Merritt Merritt RCMP shut down an outdoor marijuana grow op last Wednesday, seizing 529 marijuana plants.

• Rezoning for hotel sent to hearing For the second time in as many months, a proposed hotel is moving through the process of becoming a reality in Merritt.

• Public invited to annual insulator show

Local insulator collector Bob Scafe is holding his annual insulator show beginning Sept. 5.

• Young BMX racers making their mark

#"$, 50 4$)00- 41&$*"-4

$IJMESFO T "EVMUT '3".& "/% -&/4 1"$,"(&4

*.1"$5 3&4*45"/5 -&/4&4 8*5) 67 $0"5*/(

1"*34

✄

Dr. Darryl Burgess, OD r &ZF &YBNT r $POUBDU -FOTFT r 1SFTDSJQUJPO 4BGFUZ (MBTTFT

bcclassified.c om

Police se over 500 ize plants nearpot Merritt Outdo

PRIME

Contract extended for waste removal

BMX RIGH T ON TRACK PAGE 9

1905

/1 - 9]Ê */ ,ÊÓ]ÊÓä£{ ÊUÊ ,, // Ê 7-* * ,-

✄

NATIVE LEGEND

FOUND PAGE IN HORSES 2

MERRIT T HER ALD

Be sure

PERUSING PRESERVES Merrittonian Jessie Rabbitt and her five-year-old son Braxton take a gander at some of the many preserves that were on display at this year’s Nicola Valley Fall Fair over the Labour Day weekend. Michael Potestio/Herald

BOOK YOUR FULL EYE HEALTH EXAMINATIONS TODAY!

SUN COUNTRY OPTOMETRY

merrittherald .com

*expires Sept. 30th, 2014

4 • THURSDAY, September 4, 2014

Applications are invited for the position of Part Time Building/Plumbing Inspector for the Planning & Development Services Department in the City of Merritt. For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 03, 2014 and should be addressed to: Carole Fraser, Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

Temporary Road Closure there will be a temporary road closure on September 09, 2014 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Houston Street between Coldwater Avenue & Jackson Avenue for traffic control training Jackson Avenue

Houston St.

JOB POSTING: Building/Plumbing Inspector

www.merrittherald.com

CLOSURE AREA

Coldwater Avenue

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

INVITATION TO TENDER

NOTICE

4X4 UTILITY WORK MACHINE Tender Reference No. ENG-2014-03 The City of Merritt Public Works Department is accepting Tenders for the supply of one new 4x4 Utility Work Machine. The Utility Work Machine must be a full time 4x4 vehicle with front loader and a rear three point hitch system including a PTO as described in the speciﬁcations section.

The resurfacing project will entail base preparation and applying a rubber product over the entire surface. The rubber product is made from 100% recycled BC tire rubber. This will result in a much more resilient, softer and slip-proof surface. This is a 2014 Capital Budget Project.

Tender Closing Date: 2014-09-04 at: Address: CITY OF MERRITT 2185 VOGHT STREET MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Boven, AScT Public Works Manager Email: sboven@merritt.ca Tel: (250) 378-8626 Fax: (250) 378-2600

Only the spray park will be inaccessible during this time. The rest of Rotary Park will still be available for the enjoyment of the local community and visitors alike. Please note that the resurfacing project dates may be subject to change as the project is weather dependent. For more information please contact: Larry Plotnikoff Leisure Services Manager 250-378-8618 lplotnikoff@merritt.ca

Please note that the City’s Website address is www.merritt.ca

YOU ARE INVITED!

INVITATION TO TENDER UTILITY SERVICE TRUCK Tender Reference No. ENG-2014-04 The City of Merritt Public Works Department is accepting Tenders for the supply of one new Service Utility Truck for our Utilities Division. The truck must have an aluminum deck, tool cabinets, and a small crane as described in the speciﬁcations section. Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time Tender Closing Date: 2014-09-04 at: Address: CITY OF MERRITT 2185 VOGHT STREET MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Boven, AScT Public Works Manager Email: sboven@merritt.ca Tel: (250) 378-8626 Fax: (250) 378-2600 Please note that the City’s Website address is www.merritt.ca

A frequent question to the City’s Bylaw Department is “Who is responsible for maintenance of boulevards and lanes?” The short answer is the adjacent property owner. Just as with winter snow, the adjacent property owner is responsible for shoveling the sidewalk in front of their home, so during the rest of the year the adjacent property owner is responsible for keeping the boulevard and lane abutting their property neat and tidy. We may even want to consider helping some of our neighbours who may be less capable. With this in mind Merritt’s Nuisance Abatement Bylaw provides for minimum property standards within City limits. This Bylaw requires property owners to also maintain lanes and boulevards. We all need to do our part to maintain our neighbourhoods. One of the pleasures of living in a smaller community like ours is that the little extra that we contribute makes a huge difference that will positively reﬂect on the City of Merritt as somewhere great to live.

SPRAY PARK RESURFACING The City of Merritt’s Spray Park located at Rotary park, will be unavailable from Sept. 15 - 17 in order to complete the spray pad resurfacing project.

Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time

HELP KEEP MERRITT’S BOULEVARDS AND LANES CLEAN We all want Merritt and the neighborhoods we call home to look the best as possible.

Please join us for an open house to review the City’s proposed new Zoning Bylaw. Where and When: Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 Location: City Hall Time: 3.30pm – 6.00pm What is a Zoning Bylaw? • The Zoning Bylaw contains regulations for land use, size, height, density and location of buildings on properties, as well as parking requirements. • The Zoning Bylaw also includes maps that clearly identify “zones” to facilitate land use management and protect the community from conﬂicting land uses. • Zoning Bylaws help planners, developers, real estate agents and members of the public make informed decisions about where and what to build in Merritt. Why are we re-writing the Zoning Bylaw? • The City of Merritt has a new Ofﬁcial Community Plan (OCP) that provides the vision and guidance for the Zoning Bylaw. • The current Zoning Bylaw was written 10 years ago and needs refreshed relevance.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROPOSED CITY OF MERRITT ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2178, 2014 Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday September 9th, 2014 at 7:00pm in the Council Chamber at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to a proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment. Pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, City Council will consider amending Zoning Bylaw 1894, 2004. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to add a site specific use in unit #106 at the Railyard Mall. That site specific use would be for a recycling depot. The Zoning bylaw amendment applies to only UNIT 106, LOT A DISTRICT LOT 123 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN KAP67209 EXCEPT PLAN KAP92388 A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm on until September 9th at 4:30 PM at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC. The bylaw is also available online at www.merritt.ca. Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8th, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Sean O’Flaherty, RPP Planning & Development Services Manager Note: This is the second of two consecutive Public Notices. Dated this 4th of September 2014, at Merritt, BC

unit #106

Next Steps • Complete Community Open House. • Final review and update to the draft Zoning Bylaw. • Adopt new City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw. For more information See the City of Merritt’s website at www.merritt.ca

Next council meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

City of Merritt H 2185 Voght Street, Box 189 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 H Phone: 250-378-4224

THURSDAY, September 4, 2014 • 5

www.merrittherald.com

NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

World Suicide Prevention Day memorial walk next week By Emily Wessel the herald

newsroom@merrittherald.com

Social agencies involved in Merritt’s Suicide Prevention Committee are organizing a memorial walk on Sept. 10 to observe World Suicide Prevention Day. The walk will provide survivors of suicide the chance to reach out, share their stories, and remember those they’ve lost. The agenda for the event is informal, Suicide Prevention Committee member and mental health clinician Mary Ramsey said. “It’s kind of an open mic thing if people want to share stories,” she said. The event will feature a video presentation of a TED Talk by Sergeant Kevin Briggs of the California Highway Patrol who worked on San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge for years, and his interactions with people contemplating suicide there. There will also be information available

‘‘

‘It takes a lot of people to be part of the prevention.’ — Mental health clinician

about the different resources the Nicola Valley has to offer for suicide prevention. Ramsey said it’s important for people to know the signs of someone contemplating suicide, how they can help and who they can reach out to. If there is imminent risk of someone attempting suicide, call 911 or take them to the emergency room. If there is no imminent risk but the signs are present, local people can access counselling services such as Nicola Family Therapy and Interior Health’s adult mental health and child and youth mental health departments at no cost. Local bands also provide their own counsellors as well as elders who may be able to help.

mary ramsey

The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of B.C. provides a 24-houra-day crisis hotline at 1-800-784-2433 (SUICIDE) with over 100 languages available. “We do actually have a lot of resources in our community,” Ramsey said. The theme of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day is “One world connected.” “It takes a lot of people to be part of the prevention,” Ramsey said. “Even for people to reach out if they’re not connected, they’re isolating, [and] that’s often a big part of mental health. People become very isolated, particularly with depression. So, building those connections and reaching out, whether those connections are family, friends — every-

Warning signs of suicide • Talking or thinking about death • Clinical depression that worsens • Sudden switch from extreme sadness to extreme calm or even happiness • Losing interest in things that typically bring joy • Tying up loose ends • Saying goodbyes • Engaging in reckless behaviours that tempt fate

Adopt a Pet

Please make an appointment to visit Ph: (250) 378-5223

The�LIVING�WITH�LOSS� resume�its�weekly�

Report, which states approximately a million people a year die by suicide. The 194 member nations of the World Health Organization have committed to reducing their suicide rates by 10 per cent by the year 2020. About 500 people die by suicide every year in B.C., according to the B.C. division of the Canadian Mental Health Association. The event begins at 6 p.m., and the memorial walk begins and ends at Spirit Square.

“Breaking the Chain of Abuse”

MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY

support�group�will�

one being aware, as well as professionals.” World Suicide Prevention Day was started in 2003 and takes place each year on Sept. 10. The memorial walk is the second annual event held in Merritt to mark the day. Last year’s event saw a panel discussion; presentations by members of social and health agencies on myths and facts around suicide; a candlelight vigil for loved ones lost to suicide; and a video presentation on handling concern for someone who might be thinking about suicide. “We just want to build on that and keep the awareness out there,” Ramsey said. This year’s event will also feature the kite from last year, and people can write the names of loved ones lost to suicide on pins and attach them to the kite. The kite is an international symbol of suicide prevention. This year’s event also marks the World Health Organization’s release of the World Suicide

E: gwc.9@hotmail.com View other future best friends @ www.angelsanimalrescue.ca

meetings�starting� Wednesday,� September�3,�2014� Time: 7 to 8:45pm Location: #12 - 2025 Granite Avenue, Merritt There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit www.merritthospice.org or call Marilyn at 250-378-3513.

What�loss�calls�for�is�not�to�be�fixed�or� explained,�but�to�be�shared�and� eventually�find�its�way�to�meaning.�

Buck

Sam

Buck is a real love, very devoted to his per- Sam is a young adult, spayed female, son, extremely affectionate. He enjoys long mixed breed. She is approximately 50 lbs, walks and lots of snuggles. sweet and a very good girl. She will need life experiences.

Donations desperately needed for spay and

Mouse & Tubbins

Mouse and Tubbins are very healthy, mature adults. They must stay together as they are very bonded. They need a home where they will be spoiled rotten, taken on short and frequent walks. They don’t love to travel and would prefer to services. stay home while you do the shopping. neuter They are quiet and well mannered.

Donations can be to made to The Angel’s Animal Rescue Society at The Interior Savings Credit Union, Account #1193739.

This feature brought to you by...

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

NOTICE OF NOMINATION PERIOD Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, to elect a School Trustee from Areas M & N. Eligibility is not restricted to candidates within Areas M & N to be elected Trustee to the Board of Education of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) for a term of four years. Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by the Chief Election Officer. Nomination documents are available at the School Board Office during regular office hours or from the Chief Election Officer, Ruth G. Steffens, 1617 Armstrong Street, Merritt, BC, commencing at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday September 30, 2014 and concluding at 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2014. Nominations will not be accepted after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014. For further information, please call the Chief Elections Officer at 378-6588.

Merritt & District Hospice Society Merritt & District Hospice wishes to thank everyone who bought raffle tickets. The winner of the QUILT is Ernie Jones We also would like to thank the following businesses for allowing us to sell raffle tickets on their premises:

Baillie House Black’s Pharmacy Cooper’s Foods Extra Foods Pharmasave Walmart

Thank You Important Notice to all Nooaitch Band members: Nooaitch Chief and Council will be holding an Indian Reserve #9 revocation referendum. A community informational meeting will be held on August 27th, 2014 @ 7:00pm at Nooaitch Band Hall at 2960 Shackelly Road reviewing the referendum. Nooaitch Chief and Council will be holding the referendum on September 24th, 2014 at the Nooaitch Indian Band Office, 2954 Shackelly Road, main building, downstairs board room from 9:00 am – 8:00pm. Mail in votes will be accepted until September 24, 2014 @ 8:00pm. The referendum will involve a vote on a revocation of a past timber surrender. Chief and Council would like to ensure the timber surrender does not continue to apply to current management of Nooaitch IR #9. Information will be mailed out to all Band members living off reserve. Information packages will be distributed to all Band members living on reserve. Or, you can request a package from the Nooaitch Indian Band office. Contact information if Band Members have any questions regarding the referendum process: Elections officer, Sheldon Gagne Natural Resources Specialist, Lands and Economic Development Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, BC Region Suite 600 - 1138 Melville Street Vancouver, BC, V6E 4S3 Sheldon.Gagne@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca 604 - 666 - 6755 (fax: 604 666 8292) (1 800 665 9320) Office: 1425H Contact information for an information package on the referendum: Lani McKenzie Receptionist

6 • THURSDAY, September 4, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

HERALD OPINION editorial

Bleak summer for coastal ferry remake By Tom Fletcher black press tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – There was an uproar in the B.C. legislature this spring when Transportation Minister Todd Stone went ahead with $19 million in cuts to low-usage coastal ferry routes. The plan had been laid out in detail before last year’s election. It targeted sailings where ridership was in the low teens or even single digits. On some sailings the Transport Canada-mandated crew outnumbered the passengers. Despite the cries of doom, most of the sailing reductions have been managed – with one glaring exception. The Discovery Coast Circle Tour route saw its ferry from Port Hardy to Bella Coola replaced, using the smallest vessel in the BC Ferries fleet, the open-decked Nimpkish. This move wasn’t a direct response to low usage, a chronic issue with some of the minor route sailings along the coast. It was to avoid ordering a replacement for the Queen of Chilliwack, which sailed directly between Port Hardy and Bella Coola. This summer the first leg was consolidated with the Northern Expedition, the vessel that replaced the doomed Queen of the North on the Inside Passage run up to Prince Rupert. At Bella Bella, after a layover of a couple of hours, the Nimpkish took over with space for 16 standard vehicles on its deck and a midnight arrival time in Bella Coola. The direct route had been mainly used by European tourists, who sailed from the Lower Mainland to Victoria, drove the length of the Island, ferried to Bella Coola and drove through the rugged Chilcotin to Williams Lake and back down south to complete the circle tour.

See ‘Success’ Page 7

Publisher Theresa Arnold publisher@ merrittherald.com

It’s not all bad news out there, I swear! Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS If you regularly read the news from a number of sources, you may regularly feel appalled at what goes on in the world. While I really do think it’s valuable for people to be exposed to points of view that aren’t their own,

Production Dan Swedberg production2@ merrittherald.com

Advertising Sales Katie Ottenbreit sales2@ merrittherald.com

MERRITT HERALD 2090 G

I also think everyone has a threshold for the amount of bad news they can handle. There’s an idea in psychology that posits the more bad news you watch/ read/listen to, the more likely you are to think bad things happen more often than they actually do. The term “mean world syndrome” was coined by University of Pennsylvania communications professor George Gerbner to describe this effect, specifically as it related to violence in mass media. While that doesn’t necessarily mean news media, you can see how the idea

carries over. The more you are exposed to the idea that there is violence “out there” in the world, the more you fear said violence — even though you can look at the factual data and see the very things you fear are not nearly as likely to happen to you as, well, non-violent events. In other words, in Merritt, you’re more likely to have your coffee paid for in a drive through by the stranger in front of you than be punched by a stranger in a mugging. Mean world syndrome is one of the end results of Gerbner’s umbrella ‘Cul-

Editor Emily Wessel newsroom@ merrittherald.com

ranite Ave., PO Box 9, Merritt, B.C. Phone (250) 378-4241

Reporter Michael Potestio reporter@ merrittherald.com

tivation Theory,” which looks at how looking at television changes how we think, feel and behave longterm. The main idea that theory rests on is the more TV you watch, the more likely you are to equate the reality portrayed on TV with real life. Of course, we know life on TV isn’t like life at all. The issue arises in trying to reconcile expectations and misperceptions with how things are actually going. If we want to extend this theory to news media, we may not have to look much further than the availability heuristic.

Sports writer Ian Webster sports@ merrittherald.com

This is the mental shortcut people take to form opinions using examples that most readily come to mind, and simultaneously attaching more importance to examples that are readily available. While recent information is typically readily recalled, it isn’t necessarily the most important information available to form an opinion on. The more a certain instance comes to mind or the more readily the example can be recalled, the more likely it is to influence your opinions.

See ‘Seek’ Page 7

Office manager Ken Couture classifieds@ merrittherald.com

Fax (250) 378-6818

Copyright subsists in all display advertising in this edition of the Merritt Herald. Permission to reproduce in any form, must be obtained in writing from the publisher. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

This Merritt Herald is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

THURSDAY, September 4, 2014 • 7

www.merrittherald.com

YOUR OPINION Success of ferry run shirked by province From Page 6 The new route incorporated stops in remote outposts Ocean Falls and Shearwater, making it even longer. Warnings came early. “That’s where 90 per cent of the [BC Ferries] money is being lost, on the milk runs, and that’s the part they are keeping,” Petrus Rykes, a tourism operator at Anahim Lake for 40 years, said in March. “The part they’ve cancelled was at 70 per cent capacity, the second highest of all the fleet routes.” Reports of a bad slump have come to pass. The changes meant bookings couldn’t be made until April, too late for most international travelers. A survey by Bella Coola Valley Tourism in mid-summer found most operators losing business, from 10 to 90 per cent. A bus tour of Canadian seniors heading west from Williams Lake was terminated after 14 years. One tourism operator on Highway 20 is considering closing down. Stone and his family took the new route themselves in early August, with the minister offering sunny

reports on his blog. Stone summed up his experience this way: “At the end of the day, my assessment is that the Nimpkish is a good tourism product if tourists are made fully aware as to the type of service it provides. If correct expectations are set, I believe the Nimpkish can be marketed as a valuable tourism component of the Discovery Coast Circle Tour. “The decision to do this rests squarely on the shoulders of the tourism industry and tourism operators who need to decide whether or not they want this service to work, to grow and to be viable in order to capture a share of the thousands of international tourists looking for exactly the kind of adventure the Nimpkish provides.” Got that, Discovery Coast tourism folks? If this milk run doesn’t work next year, it will be your fault. Heck, the Nimpkish has free snacks and drinks for your 10-hour voyage, much of it in the dark. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc

SETTING IT STRAIGHT

In the special section on the Nicola Valley Fall Fair and Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo in the Thursday, Aug. 28 edition of the Merritt Herald, credit for the photo with the story Fall fair preserves agricultural traditions should have been attributed to the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives. The Herald apologizes for the error.

John Isaac

250-378-1586

Johnisaac@telus.net

Speak up You can comment on any story you read @ merrittherald.com

HERALD QUESTION OF THE WEEK To vote, go online to merrittherald.com

MULE DRIVIN’ Merrittonians could get a glimpse of the old west among more modern means of conveyance last Friday as this mule-powered wagon rolled down Quilchena Avenue to promote the 56th annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo this past weekend. Michael Potestio/Herald

NEW AT THE LIBRARY Fiction M.R. Carey Paulo Coelho Tawni O’Dell

The Girl with All the Gifts Adultery One of Us

Junior Jacqueline Davies Heather Mackey Aaron Starmer

DVDs The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Ray Donovan: Season One Wallace and Gromit Noah

The Magic Trap Dreamwood The Riverman

Seek balance in the stories you follow When we read headlines and stories about murder, terrorism, abductions and stabbings, we may overestimate the likelihood of these things happening. The heuristic exists because it can be a useful way of forming opinions, but sometimes it goes haywire when the frequency of the event does not indicate its probability in real life. There are far, far more deaths with unremarkable causes, but they don’t make the news. This availability can cloud even the most reasonable per-

son’s judgement and lead to a negative outlook. To counteract this negativity or prevent it from casting a dark shadow on your world, you don’t have to disconnect from the Internet, cancel your cable, avoid all conversations about current events or move to a deserted island. But you do need to keep perspective. (If you’re starting to believe everyone out there is a diabolical opportunist waiting to strike, perhaps limiting your viewing time as well isn’t a bad idea.) You could also seek out more positive news stories, which,

PREVIOUS QUESTION Are you heading to the Fall Fair and Pro Rodeo this weekend? YES: 67% NO: 33%

Non-fiction Jason Padget Struck by Genius Michelle Knight Finding Me Steven Masley The 30 Day Heart Tune Up

From Page 6

Have you been involved in an accident on a B.C. highway?

though they don’t make the front page or lead the 6 o’clock news, are in no short supply. The world can definitely be a scary place, but what we need to remember is that it’s the scary stuff that makes the mass media’s news. To some, this kind of thinking affirms that there must be some truth to the idea that ignorance is bliss. To me, it’s all about a balanced perspective. It’s when that balance tips in one direction or the other — over-saturated or ignorant — that we lose sight of the bigger picture, the real diversity of the world we live in.

LETTERS POLICY The Merritt Herald welcomes your letters, on any subject, addressed to the editor. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. Letters may be edited for length, taste and clarity. Please keep letters to 300 words or less. Email letters to: newsroom@ merrittherald. com.

C REDU

One bedroom ground level condo, laundry in suite, vinyl windows and siding, ready for retirees or investor, good tenant in place.

Good sized home on double lot,

www.realestatemerritt.com

Ph: 250-378-6181 F: 250-378-6184

www.royallepage.ca/merritt 1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC

M E R R I T T

$59,800

has attached garage plus shop, close to park and corner store.

$103,000

Large commercial building in downtown core, Curb parking plus lot across the street, Good things coming to Merritt, time to get in now.

one acre of land with 1,600 square foot rancher with basement, main Scan to check all my listings. Also advertised on: bedroom with walkin closet and ensuite, nice open design on UÊ ÊUÊ À> }Ã ÃÌÊUÊ,i> Ì À°V> main, pellet stove up wood stove UÊ, Þ> i«>}i°V>É iÀÀ ÌÌ down. UÊÀi> iÃÌ>Ìi iÀÀ ÌÌ°V

8 â&#x20AC;˘ THURSDAY, September 4, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

PROVINCE

Parents told to brace for long shutdown of schools

378-099

PO Box 98 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; strike at impasse after talks fail By Jeff Nagel

black press jnagel@blackpress.ca

Pickets were brandished instead of pencils at public schools TuesdayÂ after an attempt at mediated talks to resolve the teachers strike collapsed over the weekend, ending hopes classes could start on schedule. School district administrators warned parents of children requiring alternate child care to plan for a lengthy shutdown of schools and to not assume the labour dispute will be resolved in a matter of days. Veteran mediator Vince Ready walked away from the exploratory negotiations Saturday, saying the two sides were at â&#x20AC;&#x153;an impasseâ&#x20AC;? and simply too far apart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; particularly on wages and benefits â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â for mediation to be productive. BC Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Federation president Jim Iker said the two sides are just one per cent apart on wages. The government offer is seven per cent over six years, while the union wants eight per cent over five. But Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the BCTF demand is still nearly twice what other public sector unions have settled for once benefit demands are included. The province has also taken a $1,200 signing bonus off the table, while the union still wants $5,000, which makes up a big chunk of what the government says is a $300-million gulf between the positions, The province has offered a $75-million Learning Improvement Fund to help address special needs but the union wants much more for special needs and to settle grievances. Another challenge to a negotiated settlement

remains the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pending appeal of a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that it violated the unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bargaining rights in 2002 when it stripped provisions on class size and support. Iker claimed the BCTF has reduced its demands by $125 million, including a cut in the size of its proposed fund to settle grievances, while the government offered no meaningful moves in return and â&#x20AC;&#x153;squanderedâ&#x20AC;? the chance at a deal. He said the province wants new contract language that will â&#x20AC;&#x153;nullifyâ&#x20AC;? the unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal victories on class size and composition and circumvent any future appeal court ruling in teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; favour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;B.C. teachers will not bargain away everything that the B.C. Supreme Court has already awarded us and we will not jeopardize any future court decision,â&#x20AC;? Iker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government must back off that unreasonable request and invest money in the system now.â&#x20AC;? Fassbender again insisted the province wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t legislate the teachers back to work, saying it would keep the government and union â&#x20AC;&#x153;on the same dysfunctional treadmillâ&#x20AC;? theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been on for 30 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Negotiating a settlement requires union leaders to stand in front of their members and explain what has been achieved at the bargaining table,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I worry the BCTF leadership is actually counting on government to legislate an end to this strike so they can avoid having a difficult conversation with their members about what is realistic and achievable.â&#x20AC;? He had previously urged the union to agree to open schools

on time this week as part of a two-week truce while mediation could continue. That possibility evaporated when Ready said he saw no route to an agreement and walked away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The BCTF leadership has stubbornly refused every effort to reach a fair deal and they have even refused to give teachers a chance to vote on suspending the pickets while an agreement is mediated,â&#x20AC;? Fassbender said. Parents have begun signing up for a government offer of $40 per child under age 13 for

each day schools are closed. The lump sum payments are to come after the strike ends and consume all the $12 million a day in strike savings the government would have amassed going forward. The B.C. Federation of Labour on Tuesday announced â&#x20AC;&#x153;Solidarityâ&#x20AC;? rallies in Surrey Tuesday, Kelowna Wednesday, Prince George Thursday and Vancouver on Friday. President Jim Sinclair said the federation will also meet Thursday to discuss more potential ways to assist the teachers.

Custom welding and bending. On radiators and mufflers.

894 Coldwater Road, Merritt, B.C.

REWARD! WHERE IS OUR KITTY?

Large white long haired cat with grey markings and blue eyes. Male, tattooed and neutered. Please check garages, sheds, carports, everywhere!!

PLEASE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE

He is so unbelievably missed! Please get the word out so we can bring him home safely.

Please call: 778-212-2400 or 250-315-8709

with any information on his whereabouts

Natural gas prices :KHQ LW FRPHV WR EX\LQJ QDWXUDO JDV LW V QLFH WR KDYH D FKRLFH &RPSDUH \RXU RSWLRQV o[HG UDWHV DQG WHUPV RIIHUHG E\ LQGHSHQGHQW JDV PDUNHWHUV RU D YDULDEOH UDWH RIIHUHG E\ )RUWLV%& &XVWRPHU &KRLFH LW V \RXUV WR PDNH 5HVLGHQWLDO o[HG UDWHV SHU *- Gas marketer

Contact info

Access Gas Services Inc.

1-877-519-0862 accessgas.com

Direct Energy

1-877-376-1445 GLUHFWHQHUJ\ FRP

Just Energy

1-866-587-8674 justenergy.com

Planet Energy

1-866-360-8569 www.planetenergy.ca

6XPPLWW (QHUJ\ %& /3

1-877-222-9520 summittenergy.ca

Local natural gas utility

Contact info

)RUWLV%&

IRUWLVEF FRP FRQWDFWXV

1 yr term

2 yr term

3 yr term

4 yr term

5 yr term

$4.89

$5.89

$4.99

$4.89

$5.85

$5.95

$6.22

$6.49

5HVLGHQWLDO YDULDEOH UDWH SHU *- $4.640

For more information, visit fortisbc.com/choice. &KDUW VKRZV JDV PDUNHWHUV UDWHV IRU D UDQJH RI o[HG WHUPV YDOLG DV RI 6HSWHPEHU 0DUNHWHUV W\SLFDOO\ RIIHU D YDULHW\ RI UDWHV DQG RSWLRQV &KHFN JDV PDUNHWHUV ZHEVLWHV RU FDOO WR FRQoUP FXUUHQW UDWHV 5HVLGHQWLDO YDULDEOH UDWH YDOLG DV RI -XO\ )RUWLV%& V UDWHV DUH UHYLHZHG TXDUWHUO\ E\ WKH %ULWLVK &ROXPELD Utilities Commission. $ JLJDMRXOH *- LV D PHDVXUHPHQW RI HQHUJ\ XVHG IRU HVWDEOLVKLQJ UDWHV VDOHV DQG ELOOLQJ 2QH JLJDMRXOH LV HTXDO WR RQH ELOOLRQ MRXOHV - RU %ULWLVK WKHUPDO XQLWV %WX 7KH &XVWRPHU &KRLFH QDPH DQG ORJR LV XVHG XQGHU OLFHQVH IURP )RUWLV%& (QHUJ\ ,QF 7KLV DGYHUWLVHPHQW LV SURGXFHG RQ EHKDOI RI WKH %ULWLVK &ROXPELD 8WLOLWLHV &RPPLVVLRQ

14-067.8

IN E

I RV

RD.

L. MA P

A PANAR

WER AV

D JUN I P E R R I V E

BURGESS AVE.

BLACKWELL REGISTRATION: 10 am START: 11 am MAXWELL

Run

CHARTERS ST.

AVE.

GARCIA ST.

2ND AVE. TAYLOR PL.

CLEASBY ST.

1ST AVE.

McGORAN PL.

CHAPMAN ST.

FAIRWAY PL.

LANGLEY

Runners will assemble in Voght Park and disassemble in the park at MERRITT AVE. conclusion of the run. The run is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.

McGORAN ST.

MAMETTE AVE.

SEYOM CR.

GRANITE AVE.

QUILCHENA AVE.

MAY ST.

GARCIA

GRIEG ST.

RIVER

McMILLAN RD.

PARCEL ST.

VOGHT ST.

AN CHAPM

PRIEST AVE. CLARKE AVE.

C o l d w ater River

CHESTNUT AVE.

DAY

EY VALL

RO AD

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Director from each of the following Electoral Areas:

BACK 2 CLASS

✓“ NEW ARRIVALS”

FASHION, HOME DECOR & QUILTING FABRICS - all stock *MEMBERS RECEIVE

& KLASSE ✓SCHMETZ SEWING NEEDLES ✓ELASTIC & RIBBON HANKS ✓PACKAGED TAPE PROGRAM ✓JUNE TAILOR QUILTING all stock

all regular stock

NOTIONS

all stock

DUVETS & PILLOWS all regular stock

✓SEWING & PROJECT BOOKS all regular “Special Purchase” stock

✓LINING AND INTERFACING all regular stock

30 40

KAMLOOPS

Mon. - Wed. & Sat. 9:30a.m.-5:30p.m. Thur. & Fri. 9:30a.m.-9:00p.m. Sunday Noon - 5:00p.m.

OFF REG PRICE

2121 East Trans Canada Hwy. VALLEYVIEW • 250-374-3360

www.fabriclandwest.com

for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

By fax to: 250-372-5048 By email to: election@tnrd.ca

% OFF REG. PRICE

✓“WHITE” BEDDING COLLECTION

"A" (Wells Gray Country), "B" (Thompson Headwaters), "E" (Bonaparte Plateau), "I" (Blue Sky Country) "J" (Copper Desert Country), “L”, “M”, “N”, "O" (Lower North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers and the Peaks)

By hand, mail or other delivery service: Thompson-Nicola Regional District #300-465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC V2C 2A9

OFF REG PRICE

% OFF

REG PRICE

% OFF

REG PRICE

W FORATCH OUR IN-S SPE TORE CIAL S!

From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on Friday October 17, 2014

Nomination forms are available for download from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca or from the TNRD office, 4th Floor, 465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC. Nomination forms are also available during regular office hours (except weekends and statutory holidays) from the following locations: City of Merritt, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC District of Logan Lake, 1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC Village of Lytton, 380 Main Street, Lytton, BC until the close of the nomination period (4:00 pm on October 10, 2014). QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: x x x x

Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older on general voting day [November 15, 2014]; resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting Carolyn Black, Chief Election Officer or Andrea Leite, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-377-8673 or by email to election@tnrd.ca.

Chief Election Officer

JACKSON COLDWATER CLAPPERTON

The Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise extends a challenge to all Nicola Valley Police: 911 businesses, organizations, agencies, services, churches, Bands, teams, clubs and Ambulance: 911 neighbourhoods to put a team together and come on out to help raise funds. Fire: 911 ON ST. Nicola Hospital: 250-378-2242 Pledges are optional, but pledge sheets are available at City Furniture, HO UST To Merritt Forest Fire Report: 1-800-663-5555 Ranch, Pharmasave and Brambles or online at www.terryfoxrun.org Mountain Music Government Agent’s Office: 250-378-9343 Festival Site For250-378-4224 further information please go to: Merritt City Hall: Chamber of Commerce: www.terryfox.org 250-378-5634 or call MJ at 250-378-9222 Visitor Info/Baillie House: 250-378-0349 Civic Centre: 250-315-1050 NV Aquatic Centre: 250-378-6662

Sale Sept 3- 9, 2014

LAUD

COUTLEE AVE.

MID

LI ND L EY C RE EK R

Y ST.

HILL ST.

N ST.

BIRCH AVE.

MORRISLE

VE. FIR A

QUILCHENA AVE.

CLAPPERTON AVE.

CHESTNUT LANE

WALNUT AVE. FIR AVE.

ST.

BY ST.

WILSO N ST.

SPRUCE AVE.

ASPE

Emily Wessel/Herald

MS LIA WIL CR.

GOVERNMENT AVE.

HAMIL TON

CLEAS

ETT S

ST.

COLL

P IN E

AVE. Schools HICKS Duffus was the final performer in 1 Merritt Secondary the chamber of commerce2andBench Elementary city’s joint Music in the Square 3 Collettville Elementary series, which wrapped up with 4 Diamondvale Elementary another lunchtime performance on 5 Central Elementary Saturday. 6 Coquihalla Middle School

COUTLEE AVE.

COLDW ATER A CANFO VE. RD AVE .

BLAIR ST.

CHARTERS ST.

SPRING ST.

LANGLEY RD. The route will include Canford Avenue, Cleasby Street, Coldwater Avenue, NICOLA AVE. Main Street, Hill Street, Fir Avenue, Fir Road and Voght Street.

HOUSTON

2ND AVE.

MARGARET ST.

FOR CANCER RESEARCH

PRIEST

ORME ST.

FOX

ST.

LOGAN LAKE 50 km

Besides sword-swallowing SPENCES and BRIDGE 65 km other, less dangerous-looking magic tricks, Duffus also sang popular songs for the audience, members of whom were commissioned to participate in a dancing contest and to sing along.

S UN FL O

TERRY

MAIN

www.city.merritt.bc.ca

SWORD SWALLOWING Chamber of Commerce www.merritt-chamber.bc.ca Entertainer Mat Duffus swallowed a sword as one of his magic tricks for his audience at Spirit Square HWY #8 on TO HWY #97 Aug. 29. LOWER NICOLA 10 km

IDG P I NER E D R.

WIL DR WAY OSE

Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014

The

City of Merritt

ST.

NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

THURSDAY, September 4, 2014 • 9 M ET

www.merrittherald.com

. CR. N DR NTAI IL LO U MOU C AS T R. EASTWOOD RO C MU N S E V GILLIS CR. GREA AVE. PARKER DR .

GR IM

OS A DER PON WAY

10 • THURSDAY, September 4, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Friends & Neighbours

Prospective mine workers get leg up on competition Volunteering

connects teen with community, peers

By Michael Potestio the herald

reporter@merrittherald.com

Operating a heavy haul truck can feel like driving a house, and for the four weeks in August, a handful of Merritt-area students trained to use the massive machine with a million-dollar simulator. The simulator was parked outside NVIT, where six clients of the Aboriginal Mentoring & Training Association (AMTA) took part in a haul truck operator program, which is designed to increase their qualifications for employment as operators of the trucks, Nadine Israel, regional manager for the B.C. southern region of AMTA, told the Herald. Student Ray Cameron, 43, said it was intimidating to step into the simulator for the first time. “It’s like nothing you’ve ever done before,” he said. The Ashcroft man had no experience with heavy haul trucks prior to taking this course, but said after running a drywall company for 25 years, he was tired of the hustle and bustle of the job. “[It’s] never too late to start over,” he said. He said the simu-

Merrittonian Frank Clarke takes a turn on a haul truck simulator, which was parked outside NVIT in August while a haul truck operator program was offered to Aboriginal Mentoring & Training Association (AMTA) clients as part of a collabortative effort between NVIT, AMTA and College of the Rockies. Michael Potestio/Herald

lator predominantly trains people for emergency situations. The motion-based simulator recreates various real-life scenarios on a 180-degree screen. It also mimics various weather conditions a truck operator would experience on the job, such as fog, rain and snow. Students feel the effects of driving up or downhill and over rocks or a berm, program instructor Monte Smith said. The simulator even reacts to changing weather conditions. “You feel slippery conditions, you feel spinning, sliding, you can tell the difference if you’re empty or loaded

— it’s quite remarkable,” Smith said. He said over the course of a 30-minute simulator run, students are exposed to more situations than they would be exposed to operating a real haul truck over the course of a year. “They’re exposed to everything, and lots of it,” he said. The program also involves plenty of classroom work. It ran five days per week and students trained on the simulator twice daily. They were also given mock interviews as part of the program. At the end of the program, the students received their haul truck operator certifi-

cates from College of the Rockies, in addition to certificates in other areas such as first aid and WHMIS. The simulator training helps give the students a competitive edge on the job market. Israel said each employer has their own qualification requirements for haul truck operator positions, but not all demand a certification to be hired. Mines will have onsite training for haul truck operators, but this training shows an employer a prospective employee is serious about the job, Smith said.

See ‘Simulator’ Page 13

CONGRATULATIONS

Tasha Zimmerman is an enthusiastic and devoted youth volunteer at the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop. At the thrift shop, Tasha can frequently be found managing the cash register, something she enjoys. Working at the thrift shop has given her an opportunity to develop her social skills and gain experience interacting with customers. Tasha is also active in other volunteer roles within the community. She has volunteered with the local soup kitchen since 2012 and more recently became involved with the community food bank. She finished Grade 9 in the spring and looks forward to continuing to volunteer when she enters Grade 10. Following secondary school, Tasha hopes to go into business and she sees volunteering as an important asset

Tasha Zimmerman, left, and her mom Heidi, right, both volunteer with the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary. Submitted

toward this goal. Tasha has a true love for music. She plays the trumpet and has participated in vocal jazz, the community band, concert band and jazz band. One of Tasha’s fellow volunteers is a very close family member — her mom, Heidi Zimmerman. Heidi fills the publicity position on the auxiliary’s executive. She has been a great influence for Tasha, providing advice at the thrift shop. Tasha describes working with her mom as a lot of fun. One of the benefits of volunteering

for Tasha has been the opportunity to get to know other individuals within the community – both youth and senior volunteers. Although the youth attend secondary school together, volunteering gives them the opportunity to get to know each other within a different setting. “Working with the auxiliary has been great because I’m closer to my other youth volunteers,” Tasha said. “Now that we work together, we connect.” Courtesy of NVHCA volunteer Brittney Parks

SE OF YOUR PRESCRIPT N E S IO KE

Carrie Ware & Company Inc would like to congratulate Angele Grenier, CD, CPB, our newest ‘Certified Professional Bookkeeper’ on passing her Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada certification exam.

Pharmacy Cosmetics Ofce & School Supplies 1964 Quilchena Ave, Merritt

250-378-2215

carriew@carrieware.ca www.carrieware.ca

Giftware And much more...

FREE Delivery for seniors & disabled

Friendly professional service from people who care

Black’s Pharmacy Your Neighborhood Drug Store

2037 Quilchena Ave.

250-378-2155

THURSDAY, September 4, 2014 • 11

www.merrittherald.com

REAL ESTATE REVIEW

www.facebook.com/rlpmerritt

Helping you is what we do.™

www.twitter.com/rlpmerritt

Independently owned and operated

M E R R I T T

Phone: 250-378-6181

www.pinterest.com/rlpmerritt

1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184

SALES TEAM

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEAM

LOGAN

Crystal Chandler Assistant

Claudette Edenoste Broker/Owner

Property Management Team: 250-378-1996

claudetteedenoste@ royallepage.ca

Lynda Etchart Property Manager

Diane Manchester Property/Strata Manager

250-280-0689

Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep

250-315-5178

kbonneteau@telus.net

John Issac Broker

250-378-1586

johnisaac@telus.net

Debra Schindler Personal Real Estate Corp.

250-315-3548

Melody Simon Sales Rep

250-315-8539

LAKE

Sandra Wonnacott Sales Rep Logan Lake

250-319-0837

debbieschindler2@gmail.com

Connecting your listings to buyers and sellers world wide. www.royallepagemerritt.com ING

LIST W E N

PRI W E N

SOLD

2825 CRANNA CRESC #38-254 HIGHWAY 8 1737 JUNIPER DR 1843 MENZIES ST 2387 COUTLEE AVE 2137 PRIEST AVE #3-2760 VOGHT ST $259,000 MLS# 124590 $84,900 MLS# 120941 $93,500 MLS# 122150 $159,900 MLS# 122468 $175,000 MLS# 123667 $379,000 MLS# 124390 $199,000 MLS# 123935

1444 LOON LAKE RD 4557 IRON MOUNTAIN RD 1511 BANN ST 2709 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS 1849 1ST AVE 2137 CLAPPERTON AVE 2397 TORGERSON RD $579,900 MLS# 122263 $539,000 MLS# 116493 $495,000 MLS# 122595 $420,000 MLS# 122422 $389,900 MLS# 123067 $239,000 MLS# 123495 $173,900 MLS# 122908

CHECK OUT OUR LISTINGS ONLINE: WWW.REALTOR.CA AND SEARCH BY MLS# MLS #

House # STREET

PRICE

Merritt up to $200,000 116995 #9-2390 SEYOME CRESENT $59,800 121453 #317-1703 MENZIES STREET $64,900 122407 #314-1703 MENZIES STREET $68,000 118135 #311-1703 MENZIES STREET $69,995 120941 #38-254 HIGHWAY 8 $84,900 122150 1843 MENZIES STREET $92,500 124327 1490 COLDWATER AVE $103,000 120487 #211-2295 BLAIR STREET $105,000 120579 #304-2295 BLAIR STREET $108,000 121249 1602 DOUGLAS STREET $108,000 121468 2637 QUILCHENA AVENUE $120,000 124424 2375 COUTLEE AVENUE $131,900 124501 1876 COLDWATER AVE $135,000 121146 1650 LINDLEY CRK RD $154,800 120481 1902 NICOLA AVENUE $155,000 117739 2276 COUTLEE AVENUE $157,000 124089 432 BRENTON AVE $159,000 121540 #305-1701 MENZIES STREET $159,000 112744 1875 SAGE STREET $159,000 122468 2387 COUTLEE AVENUE $159,900 EXC 2076 CLEASBY STREET $160,000 122067 1798 DOUGLAS STREET $161,000 118294 #206-1701 MENZIES STREET $164,000 123055 439 BRENTON AVE $169,000 114978 1859 GRANITE AVENUE $169,000 124216 1768 GRANITE AVENUE $169,500 123207 2263 NICOLA AVENUE $169,900 121116 #4-2760 VOGHT STREET $170,000 122908 2137 CLAPPERTON AVE $173,900 123667 2137 PRIEST AVE $175,000 123423 1326 DOUGLAS STREET $189,000 121236 1626 HOUSTON STREET $189,900 121473 1576 HOUSTON STREET $199,000 124541 #13-1749 MENZIES STREET $199,000 123223 1991 MORRISSEY STREET $199,000 Merritt $200,000 to $300,000 121596 1648 LINDLEY CRK RD $210,000 120499 #11-1749 MENZIES STREET $214,000 124135 #26-1749 MENZIES STREET $216,000 122960 2549 CLAPPERTON AVE $227,500 117659 1610 BANN STREET $229,900 123892 1532 COLDWATER AVE NEW PRICE $236,900 123495 1849 1ST AVE $239,000 117462 2090 CLAPPERTON AVE $239,000 124333 2687 NICOLA AVENUE $239,000 120472 2556 CORKLE STREET LN $246,000 124590 2825 CRANNA CRESC $259,000 123165 1751 GRANITE AVENUE $259,000 122988 1769 SPRING STREET $259,000

MLS #

House # STREET

Merritt $200,000 to $300,000 122989 1599 COLDWATER AVE 123932 1401 DOUGLAS STREET 124370 3340 GRIMMETT ST 123539 2565 REID COURT 122996 2152 CLARKE AVE 121679 1642 LINDLEY CRK RD 123909 1601 BLAIR STREET 121948 1401 CHAPMAN STREET 118338 2672 GRANITE AVENUE 121166 1599 MAIN STREET Merritt $300,000+ 122220 3387 BOYD ROAD 121497 #8-2502 SPRINGBANK AVE 117200 2950 MCLEAN PLACE 122398 #2-2502 SPRING BANK AVE 119076 1741 BANN STREET 119260 1700 BANN STREET 120678 2612 FORKSDALE PLACE 119803 2138 PARKER DRIVE 117612 1201 QUILCHENA AVENUE 120339 2674 FORKSDALE CRT 124390 1737 JUNIPER DRIVE 123067 2709 GRAND VIEW HEIGHTS 124363 1490 CHAPMAN STREET 122422 1511 BANN STREET 122957 2662 FORKSDALE COURT 124362 2673 FORKSDALE AVE Homes on Acreage 118045 5033 LAUDER ROAD (GLMPS) 116583 4570 WILDWOOD ROAD (GLMPS) 119378 LOT 25 PARADISE LAKE 124575 5320 MANNING CREEK FS RD 124045 4420 IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD 122221 3104 PANORAMA DRIVE 115727 1889 NICOLLS ROAD SOLD 119327 420 WILD ROSE DRIVE 124087 1540 MILLER ROAD 117984 1736 MILLER ROAD 122595 4557 IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD 116493 1444 LOON LAKE ROAD CC 122263 2397 TORGERSON ROAD 114703 2797 MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY 124388 8600 MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY 124566 5360 MANNING CREEK FS RD 117905 1016 HIGHWAY 8 NW 116197 3793 PETIT CREEK ROAD 118481 5240 DOT RANCH CUTT OFF RD Bare Land

PRICE $265,000 $269,000 $269,000 $277,000 $289,900 $298,000 $299,000 $299,000 $299,000 $299,000 $309,000 $309,000 $315,000 $315,000 $327,000 $329,000 $329,000 $330,000 $339,000 $370,000 $379,000 $389,900 $399,000 $420,000 $475,000 $499,000 $230,000 $284,900 $288,000 $339,000 $370,000 $399,900 $419,000 $425,000 $449,000 $472,000 $495,000 $539,000 $579,900 $599,000 $599,000 $769,000 $1,299,000 $1,690,000 $2,100,000

MLS #

House # STREET

Bare Land 123431 1976 120248 2362 120479 1638 121605 2730 122077 2701 115358 2299 123581 6681 123240 LOT 1 116421 LOT 1 123310 LOT 3 120647 8595 122172 LOT 3 122317 6357 120655 6427 118598 1101 123404 DL840 120105 2819 Commercial 120800 2075 120799 2087 123515 1949+1951 124243 2026 119261 2175 120483 1952-26 122016 1898 122729 2076 115359 2208 119521 1988 123681 1601 Logan Lake 121148 347 120942 #205-279 124340 #279-306 124217 #312-308 124393 #67-111 121972 #307-400 121683 #3 123152 27 123598 433 122279 244 123286 23 124218 403 123631 227 123669 155 123149 371 120416 144 123056 13+15 123302 301 123969 326 123282 332

PRICE

2ND AVENUE CARRINGTON AVE LN LINDLEY CRK RD EAGLE CRESCENT PEREGRINE WAY BURGESS AVE MONCK PARK RD SUNSHINE VALLEY ROAD MERR SPEN BRG HWY EIGHT MILE ROAD HIGHWAY 5A MIDDAY VALLEY ROAD MONCK PARK RD MONCK PARK RD HIGHWAY 8 WOODWARD ROAD ABERDEEN RD LN

$55,000 $69,000 $79,000 $89,000 $99,000 $134,900 $139,000 $139,900 $150,000 $155,000 $175,000 $179,000 $199,000 $199,900 $249,000 $435,000 $2,000,000

COUTLEE AVENUE COUTLEE AVENUE COUTLEE AVENUE QUILCHENA AVENUE NICOLA AVENUE NICOLA AVENUE BLAIR STREET COUTLEE AVENUE COYLE ROAD NICOLA AVENUE WILSON STREET

$45,000 $45,000 $75,000 $199,000 $251,000 $325,000 $439,000 $455,000 $499,000 $570,000 $675,000

POPLAR DRIVE ALDER DRIVE ALDER DRIVE CHARTRAND AVE CHARTRAND AVE (Business) OPAL DRIVE AGATE DR SAPHIRE COURT OPAL DRIVE JASPER DRIVE GARNET AVE OPAL DRIVE BIRCH CRESCENT ASPEN CRESCENT BASALT DRIVE BIRCH CRESCENT JASPER DRIVE CHARTRAND AVE CINNABAR COURT LINDEN ROAD

$44,000 $69,700 $69,900 $79,900 $89,900 $115,000 $125,000 $139,900 $140,000 $179,900 $214,500 $217,000 $234,900 $249,000 $249,000 $249,900 $255,500 $265,000 $280,000 $384,500

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. BCChevroletDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. * Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between August 1 and September 30, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet vehicles, excluding Corvette. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer trade may be required. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ® Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer vehicle that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 model year Chevrolet vehicle and 2015MY Chevrolet Silverado HD, Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse delivered in Canada between August 1, 2014 and September 30, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014/2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup delivered in Canada between August 1, 2014 and September 30, 2014. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 model year Chevrolet vehicle and 2015MY Chevrolet Silverado HD, Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse delivered in Canada between August 1, 2014 and September 30, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ^ Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

12 • THURSDAY, September 4, 2014

black press

By Jeff Nagel

jnagel@blackpress.ca

There’s no cause for people to worry about human health risks from the Mount Polley mine tailings spill despite some elevated levels of contaminants in the latest sediment tests, according to an Interior Health official. “The results are quite reassuring,” medical health

2 ELIGIBLE OWNERS

RECEIVE UP TO

YEARS/40,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES^

www.merrittherald.com

PROVINCE

Mount Polley spill tests ‘reassuring’: IHA doctor officer Dr. Trevor Corneil said after the release of new tests conducted Aug. 12 and 15, adding clean water without suspended sediment that’s outside the impact zone continues to be safe to drink. “The water continues to be safe, the fish continue to be safe, if normal food and water practices are undertaken.” That includes not drink-

014 CAMARO 2014

ALL 2014s COME WITH CHEVROLET COMPLETE CARE:

ing cloudy water or eating the sediment within the spill impact zone itself, where Corneil said “slightly elevated” arsenic levels have been found, along with copper, iron, manganese, silver, selenium and vanadium. Elevated levels of various elements are to be expected at an active mine, he said. Corneil noted arsenic is naturally occurring and measurable in most water

SEPTEMBER BONUS

$1,500 ††

2014 014 SONIC

2014 MALIBU

2014 14 VOLT

2014 4 IMPALA

ENDS SEPTEMBER 30TH

YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ^^

sources. Background data from samples taken last spring show there were previously elevated levels of the same contaminants – though not to the same extent – in Quesnel Lake and Hazeltine Creek prior to the disaster, environment ministry regional operations director Jennifer McGuire told reporters. She said the arsenic con-

2014 014 SPARK

PURCHASE FINANCING

2014 ORLANDO

centration tested far below a national guideline for human consumption. Tests released the previous week indicated higher levels of selenium in the gonads and livers of fish meant someone who consumed more than a cup a day of those fish organs would exceed human consumption guidelines, but not if they just ate the flesh. The Aug. 4 breach of

PURCHASE FINANCING

% FOR

84 MONTHS*

20 2014 TRAX

2014 CRUZE

ON ALL THESE MODELS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30TH

2014 EXPRESS 2 PRESS

COME IN TODAY FOR THE BEST SELECTION.

YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ^^

Chevrolet.ca

Call Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-378-9255, or visit us at 2049 Nicola Avenue, Merritt. [License #30482]

the tailings pond dam caused concern among First Nations and other fishery users that Fraser River salmon might be contaminated. The province is shifting to an audit role as Mount Polley mine owner Imperial Metals embarks on a longterm monitoring plan that McGuire said is required to measure any potential impacts on aquatic life.

(excluding Corvette)

ON ALL 2014s 2014 EQUINOX

TRAVERSE 2014 TRA

2014 T TAHOE

FOR

2014 SUB SUBURBAN

MONTHS*

2014 SILVERAD SILVERADO 1500

2014 SILVERADO SILVE HD

THURSDAY, September 4, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 13

www.merrittherald.com

PROVINCE

B.C. eyes looser liquor penalties for bars, stores

Next step in provincial booze regulation reforms By Jeff Nagel

black press jnagel@blackpress.ca

The province is contemplating changing how it punishes pubs, restaurants and liquor stores that violate liquor rules that ban over-serving and selling to minors. Business owners have asked government for a more flexible penalty system and a monthlong online consultation running to Sept. 30 asks stakeholders for input on the options. One possibility to be explored is lower or higher penalties. According to a government discussion paper released Friday, B.C. penalties are stiffer than most other provinces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Decreasing penalties would bring British Columbia in closer alignment with the average among the provinces,â&#x20AC;? it says, noting government must balance business hardship with the need for deterrence for public safety. A first offence for a B.C. liquor establishment typically means a one- to three-day suspension for overcrowding and 10 days or a $7,500 fine for selling to a minor (the first-offence maxi-

mum is $10,000 and 15 days for serving minors.) Alberta bars have a choice of paying a fine or serving a suspension â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â which is one of the ideas up for consideration â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â and most operators there choose the fine, which is typically $500 to $1,500 on a public safety first offence. The stiffest penalties are in Ontario, where suspensions of 21 days and longer are common. Another issue is perceived unfairness of the current system for different business types. Food-primary outlets can keep on serving food during a suspension, while liquor-primary bars and retail stores must close entirely. That raises the question of whether fines are a better option, the paper says. It adds the penalties must spur liquor violators to voluntary compliance and not be so low theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re merely treated as a cost of doing business. Fines or suspensions get more onerous with repeat offences, potentially leading to licence cancellations. But a second offence is only counted as such if it happens within 12 months of the first one

Simulator preps grads for industrial work From Page 10

Cameron said this certification makes students such as himself employable at any mine. The AMTA program is held as a collaborative effort with the College of the Rockies, which administers the course and owns the simulator. NVIT plays host to the program as part of a memorandum of understanding with College of the Rockies and AMTA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our colleges agree to work together on projects that benefit the community,â&#x20AC;? NVIT

dean John Chenoweth said. This is the first time this program has been held at NVIT. The simulator program wrapped in Merritt on Aug. 29. The College of the Rockiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; haul truck operator program has been up and running for about a year and has graduated more than 100 students. AMTA assists aboriginal people in accessing training and employment opportunities in natural resource sectors, predominantly the mining industry, Israel said.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â after a year the slate is clean. One option is to increase that period to two or three years, which would put more pressure on repeat offenders whose subsequent penalties would be more severe. Another question asks if repeat offences should be fines rather than sus-

pensions. The consultation is in response to recommendations flowing from the liquor policy review headed by BC Liberal MLA John Yap. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been asking for review of the penalty schedule for a while,â&#x20AC;? said Jeff Guignard, executive director of the Alliance of Beverage

Licensees, which represents a broad spectrum of bars, stores and other liquor sellers. He said a $7,000 fine for failing to check an ID could be a month of profit for a mom-andpop rural liquor store in northern B.C., but negligible to a big Vancouver bar. Guignard also favours

some mechanism to reward an outletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good compliance over past years, perhaps akin to how motorists with a long crash-free record build up safe driving discounts with ICBC. There were 13,415 inspections of liquor licensees last year, resulting in just under 400 contravention notices or

nearly three per cent of inspections. But of those, less than half (171) led to enforcement action being taken. The most common violation in recent years has been supplying liquor to minors, followed by permitting an intoxicated person to remain on the premises.

O T S N O S A E R N E T P O T '/ "/7,).' )4Â&#x2026;3 2%42/ 3(/7/&& 9/52 3+),,3 !4 05",)# "/7,).' !,, !'%3 !2% 7%,#/-% $/ 9/5 7!.4 4/ 4!+% 9/52 '2!.$-! !.$ 9/52 #(),$ 4/ 0/+%2 .)'(4 7)4( 4(% '593

2%!, ,)&% "/7,).' ,!.%3 )4 "%!43 ,)6).' ). ! 6)245!, 7/2,$ )4 -!9 ./4 '%4 9/5 ! 3)8 0!#+ "54 !4 ,%!34 9/5 #!. $2).+ /.%

0!24)%3 9/5 2%!,,9 7!.4 4/ 4(2/7 ! 9%!2 /,$Â&#x2026;3 0!249 !4 (/-%

2!).).' ./ 02/",%- 3./7).' ./ 02/",%- (%!4 7!6% ./ 02/",%-

0,!9 %!4 $2).+ 0,!9 %!4 $2).+ 7(!4 /4(%2 30/24 ,%43 9/5 $/ 4(!4

$/ 9/5 2%!,,9 7!.4 4/ 30%.$ -/2% &/2 -/6)% 4)#+%43 !.$ !./4(%2 &/2 3.!#+3 !.$ 34),, 4!+% ! #(!.#% 4(!4 4(%9 7/.Â&#x2026;4 ,)+% 4(% -/6)%

./4().' 3/5.$3 "%44%2 4(!. ! 342)+%

4(% 349,)3( 3(/%3 PUBLIC BOWLING Starts Sept. 13~ Every weekend LEAGUE BOWLING Starts Sept. 15~ Ladies, Mixed & Seniors YOUTH BOWLING Starts Sept. 16~ Mondays after school

8 lanes of 5 pin FUN!

Merritt 0=E:7<5 13<B@3

250-378-5252 1][S O\R :Sb G]c` 4c\ =cb 3\bS`bWO\[S\b T]` bVS 3\bW`S 4O[WZg 250-936-8384 2076 Coutlee Avenue

â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Licensed â&#x20AC;˘ Air Conditione

d â&#x20AC;˘ Automatic Scoring

14 • THURSDAY, September 4, 2014 merrittherald.com

www.merrittherald.com

bcclassified.com

HERALD HEALTH Have a sports story tip? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing newsroom@merrittherald.com

Tips to keep fall fun Kiss your sleep issues goodnight painless Now is the time to make the most of the outdoors before dark nights and cold weather send us inside to hibernate for the winter. Whether you’ve been active all summer or are just getting started, don’t let aches and pains hold you back from getting out there. What many might not realize is these pains could be the result of osteoarthritis. Arthritis affects one in six Canadian adults, and it can start earlier than you’d think. In fact, 56 per cent of Canadians with arthritis are under age 65. Osteoarthritis is the most common type and it occurs when natural wear and tear causes our bones to rub against each other, leading to pain, inflammation, and stiffness. So what can we do about it? Plenty. 1. Pace Yourself – Alternate strenuous activities with lighter ones, and take breaks to reduce the stress on painful joints and allow weakened muscles to rest. 2. Stimulate Your Senses – Exposing trouble spots to heat and cold can ease symptoms. Try warm baths or a hot water bottle to relieve pain by relaxing muscles and improving circulation, or ice packs to reduce swelling and numb the nerves that detect pain. 3. Take Care of Yourself – Try non-prescription pain relievers to relieve the pain so you can keep doing what you love. For example, new Advil Arthritis Pain provides, fast and effective relief of osteoarthritis by targeting pain at the site of inflammation in order to help keep you going. If you are experiencing regular joint pain, speak with your doctor to get a formal diagnosis and find the appropriate program to help manage your pain. www.newscanada.com

(NC) — Canadians spend one third of our lives asleep, yet too many of us sleep on older, unsuitable mattresses, either because we’re putting off buying a new one or because we just don’t think about it. We toss and turn all night or wake up with aches and pains, feeling tired and uncomfortable, when we should be refreshed and energetic. We accommodate bad sleep and its effects as normal. Psychologist and life coach Dr. Jim Gavin of Concordia University says it’s time to stop undervaluing sleep. “People today are chronically sleep deprived. The result is they’re tired and stressed out more than they need to be. The goal is to achieve better balance by finding ways to build sleep into your schedule and by setting up the right conditions and environment to sleep well,” he said. According to Sleep Country Canada, every-

one has their own style of sleeping, and their own unique requirements for support, temperature and comfort. Add a sleeping partner to the mix and the sleep situation becomes quite complex. The good news is there are options to address people’s sleep issues and deliver a better night’s sleep for all. Hot or cold sleepers

On a cold night we tend to bundle up with blankets, but our bodies burn calories through the night and can start to overheat. Mattress and pillow technologies have evolved to regulate temperature and wick away moisture. With the right mattress and pillow, hot and cold sleepers can stay asleep longer without the restlessness that comes with temperature fluctuations. Restless partner Research shows couples suffer 50 per cent more sleep distur-

bances if they share a bed, but some relief is in sight. Mattresses with pocket coils or memory foam absorb movement from a restless partner, enabling you both to sleep more soundly.

co-founder of Sleep Country Canada. Magee said over the last 20 years, mattresses and pillows have evolved to suit the needs of all sleeping styles.

GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING “Temperament lies behind mood; behind will lies the fate of character. Then behind both, the influence of family, the tyranny of culture; and finally the power of climate and environment; and we are free, only to the extent we rise above these.” — John Burroughs Do you ever find yourself or someone close to you is in a bad mood? There can be many causes for this,

some aspect of ourselves is running a brainwashing program designed to keep us in that spot. We can escape the cycle and shift our mood by changing our thoughts. We can decide to let go of hurt or anger we are carrying towards another, decide to just let it go and have a good day. We can decide that for the next few hours

we will stop thinking about whatever is bringing us down. Imagine putting the issue away in a file folder to bring out later so it is not in the way of what we want to do now. We can shift perspective, asking ourselves if this issue will matter at all to us one year from now. If not, then it is simply not worth letting it ruin our

www.newscanada.com

Aches and pains For those suffering from pain, it’s important to consult with a health professional. In many cases, part of the solution is to look for a mattress with the right supportive structure to cradle your body and keep it in perfect alignment. Don’t underestimate the importance of pillows. Look for the right pillow to support your neck. There are pillows specifically designed for back, stomach and side sleepers. “Sleep is a very personal thing, but it’s an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Too many people suffer with the wrong mattress and pillows when they don’t have to,” said Christine Magee, president and

Change your mind, change your mood ranging from life events to hormonal changes. Some people get into a bad mood when things do not go their way. A bad mood has ruined many an evening out, a family fun day, or an entire weekend. Must we be held hostage to a bad mood until it has run its course? Only if we do nothing to try to change it. Regardless of what has triggered it, it is our thoughts that keep it going. Negative thoughts tend to beget more negative thoughts, so it is easy to fall into a downward spiral. Once a bad mood hits, we may not feel like doing the very things that would bring us out of it. When we are in a bad mood, it is like

“The right bed can make a huge difference to the quality of your life, your work and your health,” Magee added.

day. Finally, we can decide that we are going to stay in the present moment, not thinking about the past or worrying about the future. This day will never come again, so it is best to be really sure how we want to spend it. Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning psychotherapist.

How’s your hearing? Ask an Audiologist.

Carolyn Palaga, MSc, Aud (C)

Merritt Hearing Clinic A division of Carolyn Palaga Audiology Ser vices Ltd.

Call Monday - Friday

315-9688

2076A Granite Avenue, Merritt (Located at Nicola Valley Chiropractic)

Authorized by: WCB First Canadian Health Veterans Affairs Registered under the Hearing Aid Act (B.C.)

GOESSMAN DENTURE CLINICS Professional, personalized denture service directly to the public Dentures

Partial Dentures

Relines

Denture over

Repairs

implants

Serving you locally 10-2025 Granite Avenue, Merritt

TOLL-FREE: 1-888-374-9443 Call no charge for an appointment

WE ACCEPT ALL INSURANCE

THURSDAY, September 4, 2014 • 15

www.merrittherald.com

merrittherald.com

HERALD SPORTS

Have a sports story tip? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing newsroom@merrittherald.com

56th Annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo filled with exciting action and outrageous antics PHOTOS (Clockwise from the top) Oodles of youngsters took part in the shoe scramble during Sunday’s intermission. Champion Cooper Harrington receives encouragement from Tanya Starrs and Gerry Cooper in the mutton bustin’ event. Cache Creek’s Ginelle Talarico wins the ladies barrel racing. Merritt Centennials coaches/trainer Luke Pierce, Kim Penner and Joe Martin try their hands at calf dressing. John Mueller from Frankfurt, Germany had a go at mechanical surfing. Bull rider Brock Radford from DeWinton, Alberta gets great air on board his bull Top Shelf. Get down rodeo clown Jayson Charters shares a quiet moment with twoand-a-half year-old rodeo fan Whitney Wall from Merritt. C+ Rodeo’s Alamo gets the better of Ponoka, Alberta’s Luke Butterfield in the saddle bronc competition. Rose Howard shows great form on the mechanical bull. Travis Reay from Mayerthorpe, Alberta goes down on his draw in the steer wrestling event. Ian Webster/Herald UNOFFICIAL RESULTS Bareback Steer Wrestling Saddle Bronc Tie-Down Roping Ladies Barrel Racing Bull Riding Boys Steer Riding

Dusty Lavalley Jesse Lawes Rylan Geiger Chad Johnson Ginelle Talarico Tyler Thomson Chanse Switzer

RH Saddle Bronc Sam Woodman Mutton Bustin’ Cooper Harrington Peewee Barrel Racing Kelsey Starrs Businessmen’s Saturday Calf Dressing Sunday

Bezanson, Alta. Provost, Alta. Bracken, Sask. Del Bonita, Alta. Cache Creek, B.C. Black Diamond, Alta. Hazenmore, Sask. Douglas Lake, B.C. Merritt, B.C. Merritt, B.C. Grand Pub & Grill Merritt Herald

82.5 pts. 4.4 secs. 79.5 pts. 7.9 secs. 15.749 secs. 83.5 pts. 79.0 pts.

$905 $1,383 $1,007 $1,383 $982 $939 $281

bcclassified.com

16 • THURSDAY, September 4, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

SPORTS

Cents’ exhibition season off to By Ian Webster THE HERALD

sports@merrittherald.com

Okay. It’s pre-season. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. That said, it’s hard not to be more than a little optimistic about the fortunes of this year’s Merritt Centennials following their highly-entertaining intra-squad game Saturday and a pair of exhibition wins (6-5 OT, 7-2) over their crossConnector rivals, the West Kelowna Warriors, on Sunday and Monday respectively. The Red-White game on Saturday (see lower right) demonstrated that the 2014-15 version of the Cents might just have the scoring prowess and full-tilt offence that is a requisite in today’s run-andgun BCHL. A total of 13 goals — the majority by rookies — in their two preseason victories over the Warriors seemed to reaffirm that Cents coaches Luke Pierce and Joe Martin have done some capable recruiting. The toughest task for Pierce and Martin might just be paring down the numbers to the league requisite of 22 players by the start of the regular season on September 27. “It’s been tough just getting down to 28 so far [from 40 at the start of training camp],” Pierce said following his team’s pair of weekend wins. “There’s a lot of players who deserve to still be playing exhibition games in our league,” Pierce said. “At the moment, we can only hope that the decisions we’ve made so far are the right ones.” On Sunday, in West Kelowna, a rookieladen Centennials squad jumped out to a quick 3-1 lead after 20 minutes, thanks to goals by Cooper Prechal, Jake Holland and Nick Fidanza. The Warriors got to within one with the only goal of the second period, but Cameron Obcena would restore Merritt’s two-goal lead early in the third.

West Kelowna’s young guns weren’t about to roll over, however, and they scored the next three goals to take a 5-4 lead into the late stages of regulation play. Brandon Duhaime, from Parland, Florida, tied things at 5-5 with 21.8 seconds remaining in the third period, and Dustin Cochrane tallied the game-winner at 2:28 of three-on-three action. Spencer Eschyschyn and Anthony Pupplo shared the win in net for the Centennials who narrowly outshot their opponents 38-35. “I thought we dominated the first period, and then were guilty of feeling a bit too good about ourselves,” Pierce said. “[West Kelowna] played real hard in the second and third periods and deserved to take a lead. “When we tied it up with 20 seconds to go, our bench was all jumping and excited. We had the only good chance in overtime and took advantage of it. It was an exciting, entertaining hockey game.” In front of a goodsized pre-season crowd at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Monday, the Cents fell behind early against the Warriors but finished with a roar, scoring six unanswered goals in the final 28 minutes of the game and outshooting the opposition 49 to 18. After surrendering the only goal of the opening period on Monday, Merritt got on the board in the early stages of the second with Colin Grannery tallying his third goal of training camp. Adam Tracey and Matt Foley would also score in the second period to give Merritt a 3-2 lead after 40 minutes. The floodgates opened in the third as the Cents found the back of the Warriors’ net four more times. Merritt goal scorers were John Schiavo, Scott Munro, Malik Kaila and Nick McCabe. Merritt’s own Kristian Stead went the distance in net for the

a great start CENTS’ EXHIBITION GAME SCHEDULE Sunday, August 31 7:00

Merritt 6 West Kelowna 5 (OT) @ Royal LePage Place, West Kelowna

Monday, September 1

7:00

Merritt 7 West Kelowna 2 @ Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Friday, September 5

7:00

Merritt vs Trail Smoke Eaters @ Osoyoos Arena, Osoyoos

Saturday, September 6

7:30

Merritt vs Trail Smoke Eaters @ Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Sunday, September 14

5:30

Merritt vs Penticton Vees @ South Okanagan E.C., Penticton

STRONG SHOWING Forward Nick Fidanza, seen in action against the West Kelowna Warriors on Monday, is one of several rookies who have impressed during the Merritt Centennials’ training camp this year. Fidanza, from Kamloops, played for the Chase Heat of the KIJHL last season. Ian Webster/Herald

Centennials, stopping 16 of 18 West Kelowna shots, including one brilliant save in the third period on a cross-ice one-timer that had goal written all over it. “I didn’t think we were very good in the first period,” Pierce said, “and we talked to the guys in the intermission about not cheating the game — about finishing checks, avoiding oddman rushes and so on. “I thought we had a lot of good chances in the second period but didn’t score that much. it all sort of broke loose in the third and pucks started going in. “It’s all a process about building momentum in a game, and I think that we did a good job of that.” Pierce had some good words to say about Schiavo, the 20-year-old BCHL rookie who followed up his three-goal intra-squad performance Saturday with a goal and two helpers on Monday. “[John’s] a real nice addition for us. You can tell that he was involved in an NHL development camp this summer. He skates hard, passes hard, back checks hard. He’s got his own set of individual skills and a

great set of hands, but he doesn’t stand around relying on them. He plays a complete game.” Asked whether some of the Cents’ 11 returning players are on the bubble at all, Pierce said, “I want them all to stay, but at the same time, we wnt to give ourselves the best chance to win. “If we get a sense — on or off the ice — that they’re not here for the right reasons...well, I think there are some other kids who definitely deserve to play. The vets definitely need to make sure their habits are good.” Pierce said that all of his veteran players will see action this coming weekend in one of both exhibition games against the Trail Smoke Eaters. Friday night, the Cents and Smokies tangle in Osoyoos at 7 p.m. Saturday, they’re in Merritt for a 7:30 p.m. start. Pierce hopes to be down to his 22-man limit by Sunday. The team will have a full week to practise prior to their final pre-season game against the Penticton Vees at the South Okanagan Events Centre at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14.

OH, MY! John Shiavo’s third goal of the intra-squad game was an audacious through-thelegs top-shelfer. Schiavo, 20, is from Long Island, New York. Ian Webster/Herald

Intra-squad game a dandy By Ian Webster THE HERALD

sports@merrittherald.com

The Merritt Centennials training camp intra-squad game on Saturday night started off slowly and a bit scrambly, but ended with plenty of razzle and dazzle. Once the ice chips had finally settled, it was the White team with a 7-5 victory over Red. “Early on, I thought it was going to be a 2-1 game. There wasn’t a lot happening,” Cents head coach and GM Luke Pierce said. “After the first period, we talked to the guys

about what we wanted to see improve and they settled in pretty well. There were mistakes made, and it was nice to see players capitalizing and getting goals.” Leading the scoring parade for the White team was 20-year-old John Schiavo with a hat trick. Other White markmen were veterans Adam Tracey and Daniel Nachbaur along with rookies Nick McCabe and Nick Fidanza. Picking up assists for the White team were Tracey, Cooper Prechal, Rhett Willcox, Chad Johnson and Matt Foley.

Newcomer Colin Grannery led the Red team in scoring with a pair, while Cents’ returnees Jake Clifford and Diego Cuglietta and rookie Jake Holland all tallied once. Helpers came from Braden Fuller (2), Josh Teves (2), Clifford and Brandon Duhaime. Jonah Imoo and Spencer Eschyschyn shared the goaltending load for the Red team while Anthony Pupplo and Kristian Stead split the 60-plus minutes for the winning White side. Shots on goal were 40 to 34 in favour of Red.

THURSDAY, September 4, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 17

www.merrittherald.com

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Living with the Loss Support Group Wednesday 7:00pm -8:45pm #12-2025 Granite Ave, Merritt - Call Marilyn at 250-378-3513.

crafts made and grown here in our Nicola Valley. A great place to socialize and enjoy the day. Vendors call Market Manager: Lang Mackenzie 250-939-8605 or Sue 250-378-2031

COMMUNITY GARDENS

RISING FROM THE ASHES

Check out the Community Garden and experience a relaxing outdoor yoga adventure among the plants. Ever y Thursday 5:15 - 5:45 pm. A new instructor ever y week. The gardens are located behind the hospital.

F ire relief fundraisers for Earth Walker Spiritual Shop. You can either donate money to the bank account set up at CIBC or drop off your bottle donations to the bottle depot.

NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET Nicola Valley Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ever y Saturday rain or shine, in the parking lot beside the Baillie House. Come down and enjoy fresh home grown veggies, flowers, baking, arts and

SPENCES BRIDGE FARMER MARKET Spences Bridge Farmers and Flea Market - Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Spences Bridge Community Hall on Hwy #8, May to October.

MERRITT DANCE SOCIETY

Knitwits

Ongoing pre-registration. For more information contact Selena at 250-3787266

MERRITT MINOR HOCKEY Register for the 2014/15 season at merrittminorhockey.com. Call 250-378-6827 for more information

volunteers needed The Navy League is in need of officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps. Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet ever y Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have past experience or are interested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us. Ellen 250-280-6944, Debra 250-280-4086 or email at nlccventure@gmail.com

Love to knit or crochet? Or are you a novice interested in learning more about knitting or crocheting in a friendly and welcoming setting? Come on down to Brambles Baker y Thursday evenings. Bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.

COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY The Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will be holding a weekly creative art session, in the artists room at the Art Galler y, ever y Thursday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Ever yone welcome to stop in and see their work.

marvellous mutts Mar vellous Mutts & Rehoming Merritt Branch, are always looking for foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a

fur-kid, until they find a furever home, please contact Margie at newbark_rescue@ hotmail.com.

NV Remote control flyer We are starting a new club in town for flying model aircraft. We fly at various locations around town. New members welcome. For more info, call Jack 250378-4371.

Merritt senior centre Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: Crib & Whist 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m. (third week - shut-in lucheon) Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m. All seniors welcome.

Phone 250-378-4241 with any events that you may be hosting or email: classifieds@merrittherald.com

250-378-4423 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 2050 Merritt Ave. 250-378-2095 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca T: #merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday 7 p.m. Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca N.V. 4-H Club Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028 Nicola Valley Better Breathers Third Wednesdays 1 p.m. Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894

NVCAC Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery. 250-378-6515 www.nvartscouncil.com N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m. 2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday 7 p.m. 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday 7 p.m. at the airport 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift Store First Tuesday NVGH basement 250-378-9100 N.V. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536 Pathfinders Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadets Tuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250572-3775 Royal Canadian Legion #96 Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m. - Regular Mtg.

Fourth Thursday 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631 Royal Purple First & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers Guild Tamarack Gardens every other Thursday at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787. Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-6779 Soup Bowl Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410 Teen Centre / Fireside Thursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m. 250-378-5660 Valley Scrapbooking 250-936-8298 Valley Visual Artists General club information Fran McMurchy 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall Al 378-7402 Jack 378-2662 Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195

Day Weather Weather Forecast Forecast for 4, 2014 - Wednesday,March Sept. 10, 77 Day for Merritt, Merritt,BC BC--Thursday, Thursday,Sept. March 14 - Wednesday, 20,2014 2013 Thurs. Mar. Sept. 414 Thurs.

CloudySunny w/Showers

High: High:23Ë&#x161;C 9ď&#x192;ťC Low: Low: 7Ë&#x161;C 6ď&#x192;ťC

Fri. Mar. Sept. 15 5 Fri.

Sunny Cloudy Periods

High: 26Ë&#x161;C High: 10ď&#x192;ťC Low: Low: 9Ë&#x161;C 4ď&#x192;ťC

Sat. Mar. Sept. 616 Sat.

SunnyClouds Variable

High: High:27Ë&#x161;C 8ď&#x192;ťC Low: Low: 10Ë&#x161;C 4ď&#x192;ťC

Sun. Mar. Sept. 17 7 Sun.

Chance showers WetofSnow

High: High:26Ë&#x161;C 6ď&#x192;ťC Low: Low:11Ë&#x161;C 2ď&#x192;ťC

Mon. Mar. Sept. 818 Mon.

Mainly Sunny Variable Clouds

High: High:16Ë&#x161;C 6ď&#x192;ťC Low: Low: 12Ë&#x161;C 0ď&#x192;ťC

1899 Quilchena Ave. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sundays - for children ages 4 to 8 years. Children learn of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love through stories, music, crafts and fun.

CONTAIN-IT STORAGE

Contents are insurable

Approved mini-storage

On-site rentals

Secured

Sale of New and Used storage containers

1750 1 17 7 Hill Street Q Phone: 250-315-3000

THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church 7PHIU 4U t 4FSWJDF 5JNF 4VOEBZT B N

Merritt Baptist Church

2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) t 4FSWJDF 5JNF 4VOEBZ 4DIPPM 4VOEBZ B N

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

JO 4U .JDIBFMhT $IVSDI t 4FSWJDF 5JNF SE 4VOEBZ FBDI NPOUI Q N

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church .BYXFMM 4U t 4FSWJDF 5JNF 4VOEBZT B N

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Archery Practice Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Gun Range Contact BJ Moore for more info 250-280-0304 Brownies Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410 CMHA - Merritt Clubhouse Fireside Center - 2026 Granite Ave. Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pm Shirley 250-378-5660 Central School Pac First Tuesday 7 p.m. Lunchroom - 250-378-4892 Community Choir Mondays 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Crossroads Youth Min. Tuesdays 7 - 9 p.m. Crossroads Community Church 250-378-2911 Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-3786212. Girl Guides Wednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Living With Loss Support Group No meeting in June, July, & August. Support still available. Call Marilyn at 250378-3513 Merritt Curling Club For League Information

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

Tue. Mar. Sept. 19 9 Tue.

Chance of showers SnowRain Showers

High: High:20Ë&#x161;C 7ď&#x192;ťC Low: 8Ë&#x161;C Low: -1ď&#x192;ťC

Wed. Sept. Wed. Mar.10 20

Mainly Snow Sunny Light

High: High:19Ë&#x161;C 7ď&#x192;ťC Low: Low: 9Ë&#x161;C 0ď&#x192;ťC

$PSOFS PG +BDLTPO #MBJS t Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Church (SBOJUF "WF t 4FSWJDF 5JNF 4BUVSEBZT B N

St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church $IBQNBO 4U t 4FSWJDF 5JNF 4VOEBZT B N

Trinity United Church

$PSOFS PG 2VJMDIFOB $IBQNBO t 4FSWJDF 5JNF 4VOEBZT B N

help us reach our goal Would you like to see a movie theatre in Merritt, then the Merritt Community Cinema Soceity can use your help!

Phase 2 has started. Goal to reach $144,000 for design & architect fees

For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794

If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Merritt Community Cinema Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3

Stain Glass by

Almerina Rizzardo

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

STAIN GLASS SUN CATCHERS NIGHT LIGHTS PICTURE FRAMES

Available at Creative Company 2074 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC Monday - Saturday Ph: 250-378-0813

18 • THURSDAY, September 4, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

Your community. Your classifieds.

250.378.4241 fax 250.378.6818 email classieds@merrittherald.com ADVERTISING DEADLINES WORD CLASSIFIEDS

Tuesday issue noon the preceding Friday Thursday issue noon the preceding Tuesday

DISPLAY ADVERTISING

Tuesday issue noon the preceding Friday Thursday issue noon the preceding Tuesday

INDEX IN BRIEF

Family Announcements Community Announcements Employment Business Services Pets & Livestock Merchandise For Sale Real Estate Rentals Automotive Legals

AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any display or classied advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event to failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. bcclassieds.com cannot be responsible for errors after the rst day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors after the rst day of publication of any advertisement. Notice or errors on the rst day should immediately be called to the attention of the classied department to be corrected for the following edition.

bcclassieds.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassied.com Box Replay Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justied by a bonade requirement for the work involved.

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassied.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

MERRITT HERALD Ph: 378-4241 Fax: 378-6818 Advertising: sales@merrittherald.com Publisher: publisher@merrittherald.com Editorial: newsroom@merrittherald.com Production: production@merrittherald.com www.merrittherald.com 2090 Granite Avenue, P.O. Box 9, Merritt, B.C.

Obituaries

Jason Lyle Coutlee

DOUGLAS HOWARD COUPAL

December 9, 1969 - August 17, 2014

Born in Regina, Sask on January 31, 1929 and passed away in Merritt, BC on August 26, 2014 at 85 years. Survived by his wife Francee of 62 years and daughter Allison. Howard worked at mill in the lower mainland then moved to Merritt in 1961 where he built his own home. He started work at Craigmont with the shafting crew and the last twenty years of his working life with School District #31 where he was maintenance man. He enjoyed hunting, shing and camping with his family.

Jason was born in Merritt, BC and resided in Spaxomin his entire life. Jason is survived by his parents Jake and Monica Coutlee; sisters Stacie (Jaimin and Evan Casimir) and Nada Coultee; (Monica Louise Sheena-Coutlee) and their children Kayla and Hailee Coutlee and Jessica Sheena. Jason enjoyed his family, horseback riding, hockey and hunting. He worked as a cowboy for various ranches in the area and as a logger for Nic Pac Logging. The family of Jason would like to say a special thank you to everyone that supported our family in our time of loss. We did not realize Jason had so many friends and that he touched so many lives.

Alfred (Alﬁe) McKnight Ale McKnigh McKnight gh ht passed p away on August 21, 2014 a after a short stay at the a Gillis He Gilli House. G H H was 79. 79 Ale was born in Merritt on December 26, 1934, the youngest and last surviving sibling of 10 children. Ale lived most of his life in the Merritt area. His passion was animals, especially horses, and he was a long standing member of the World Wildlife Federation. In the evenings, his beloved cat was often curled asleep on his lap. Most of his life was dedicated to ranching. Ale also enjoyed working with leather, making saddles and other leather products. Ale leaves behind several nieces and nephews and many friends, especially in the Merritt area. All are invited to attend a graveside service at the City of Merritt Pine Ridge Cemetery on Friday September 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jane Gingrich of the Hills of Peace Lutheran church will ofciate.

MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY Honest listening is one of the best medicines we can offer the dying and the bereaved.

P: 250-280-4040

www.merritthospice.org Email: merritthospice@shaw.ca

MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPEL A Division of Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC

Celebrating lives with dignity • Funeral Services • Cremation •Burial •Monuments www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

Terrance Egely Terrance Oliver “Terry “Terry” y” EGELY passed away peace peacefully efully at home in Chase, Chase BC on 28 28 August A g st 2014 at the age of 67 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 24 years, Nancy; Daughter Erika (Fred) Ross of Barrie, Ontario; Grandson, Taisen Colture; Granddaughter, Tia Colture; sisters: Evelyn Egely and Lorraine Hermann and by many in-laws, friends, neighbours and customers. Terry was an auto body technician by trade for most of his adult life. He had a great love and respect for the outdoors and loved to hunt and sh. He ranched in the Chase area from 1987 to 2001. After that time he turned his attention and his talents to helping home owners in the Chase/Turtle Valley area with their home projects. As was Terry’s wish, no formal service will be held. There will be a private spreading of his ashes followed by an informal gathering after to remember him. The date and location has yet to be set. No owers, by request. Donations to the B.C. Cancer Society in his memory would be preferred. On-line condolences may be expressed at www. schoeningfuneralservice.com. Service arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service (250) 374-1454.

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday On Call 24 Hours A Day

250-378-2141

or 1-800-668-3379 2113 Granite Ave. Merritt, BC

A FUNERAL PRE PLANNING ADVISOR

will be available at the Merritt Funeral Chapel on the second and fourth Friday of the month, between the hours of 10am – 3pm (or by appointment). A Personal Planning Guide will be provided.

Announcements

Employment

Lost & Found

Help Wanted

LOST at Helmer Lake on July 22, grey/brown plastic tote with dark lid. Reward offered. Call Dwight at 250-295-3787

HELP WANTED

Employment Education/Trade Schools APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

• Certiﬁed Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certiﬁed www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

Help Wanted

Experienced Waitress Needed

Please apply in person Thursday - Friday after 4pm 1953 NICOLA AVE, MERRITT BC An Alberta Oilﬁeld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

Coldwater Indian Band

Box 4600 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Ph: 250-378-6174 • Fx: 250-378-5351

FINANCE COORDINATOR The Coldwater Indian Band has an up and coming exciting and challenging opportunity for a full time Finance Coordinator position. This individual reports to the Coldwater Indian Band Administrator. The Finance Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the overall management and reporting of the nancial affairs of the Coldwater Indian Band, managing the day-to-day accounting affairs, and assisting in the development and administration of accounting policies and procedures. Specic Duties and Responsibilities • Human Resource Management – Supervises and evaluates the performance of all employees in the Finance Department, etc. • Financial Management – Administers the nancial affairs of the band in accordance with the band nance policy, etc. • Financial Accounting System – Manages day to day accounting affairs of the band (payroll/ AR/AP/GA/SPA/statutory and regulatory disbursements and reconciliations, etc. • Audit – Coordinates the preparation for year – end audit, etc. • Reporting – Completes data reports and analysis for the band, etc. • General Administration – provides backup for PR and band programs in posting and disbursements, as required, etc. Education/Qualications • Prefer Post Secondary Degree in relevant eld such as Business Administration, Financial Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience working for a First Nations organization or working towards an accounting designation • Or six to eight (6-8)years related experience with two (2) years at a management or supervisory level • Experience in all related areas of Accounting (A/P, A/R, payroll, nancial management, budgeting, nancial reporting) • Prefer experience with First Nations Organizations • Extensive working knowledge of fund accounting • Drivers License and own transportation • Bondable Please mail, fax or email your resume with references and cover letter that outlines why you are interested in this position and state your salary expectations: Attn: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND – H.R. COMMITTEE BOX 4600 MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: 250-378-5351 Email: cheryl@coldwaterband.org Deadline for cover letters and resume’s: September 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

1-250-762-9447

Only qualied individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.

THURSDAY, September 4, 2014 • 19

www.merrittherald.com Do to retirement we are looking for a TRUCK DRIVER to deliver Vancouver Sun and Province Newspapers. 4 days a week Wed. - Sat. and other days as required. Must be able to drive 1 Ton & 4 Ton Truck. Driver to haul from Merritt - Kelowna - Sicamous return via Hwy. #1. Takes Roughly 10 hrs., Leaving around midnight. Truck will be provided Pay $170/per day plus benets. Please fax resume, attention: Dale to 250-457-9736 or phone 250-457-9678

ROYAL LEPAGE MERRITT

Employment

Help Wanted

HANDYMAN REQUIRED Repairs * Painting Basic Plumbing * Minor Repairs Dump Runs

APPLY TO Royal Lepage Merritt Real Estate Services Property Management Division 1988 Quilchena • (250) 378-1996

Strata Manager/ Unlicensed Assistant Full time

Duties include but are not limited to: • • • • • • •

Attend Strata Meetings Record Minutes of Meetings Develop Annual Budgets Reference checks. File Management. Recruiting tenants for rentals. Completing all applicable paper work as per B.C. Tenancy Branch requirements. • Receiving rental income / bank deposits. • Property inspections. • Other duties as required.

Please apply to: Box 1992 1988 Quilchena Avenue M E R R I T T Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6184 Att: Claudette Edenoste Email: claudetteedenoste@royallepage.ca

VALUE ADDED LUMBER REMANUFACTURING PLANT Production Workers: $14-20/hr. Steady employment with overtime available. Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C. 250-378-6161

IS LOOKING TO EXPAND THEIR TEAM!

Must be prepared to become licensed for Strata Management through the Real Estate Council of B.C.

N.V.C.L.

Employment Opportunity VSA Highway Maintenance Ltd. is now accepting applications for Professional Drivers to operate snowplowing equipment with an assortment of attachments for the upcoming 2014 / 2015 winter season. VSA provides highway maintenance services in Merritt and surrounding area including Lytton. A valid BC Driver’s License, Class 1, 3 or 5 with Air is required. Bunkhouse available for Operators at our Coldwater Yard. Resumes including driver’s abstracts may be mailed, faxed or delivered by September 15, 2014.

HELP WANTED LOCAL SECURITY COMPANY IS HIRING SECURITY GUARDS FOR SITES IN MERRITT Starting wage is $13-14 / hour depending on experience. Day/night, full or part time shifts available. Are you a licensed guard or are serious about becoming a security guard, we may be able to help. Reliant Security is a family company with team spirit. We are a fair and respectful employer that provides incentives for outstanding service. Please include 2 personal and 2 work references.

Attention: Jay Shumaker VSA Highway Maintenance 2925 Pooley Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1C2 (250) 315-0169 (fax)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LYTTON FIRST NATION FAMILY WELLNESS WORKER The Lytton First Nation is currently recruiting a Family Wellness Worker for their main ofﬁce located at 951 Main Street, Lytton B.C. The position is classiﬁed as full-time permanent basis. Working under the support and supervision provided by the Health Program Manager, the Family Wellness Worker’s primary role and will be to focus on family violence prevention and strengthening traditional family relationships. The Family Wellness Worker promotes and encourages each client to maintain an optimum level of health, wellbeing and self-esteem. Regular home visits with LFN membership will be mandatory. The goal of the Family Support Worker is to strive to improve the quality of life for LFN members through community education and support services. The Family wellness Worker must respect and promote the privacy of information related to clients, employees and Members of Lytton First Nation.

Give us a call at: 250 879 1221 Fax your resume to: 866 999 1964 Email us at: info@reliantsecurity.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LYTTON FIRST NATION BAND ADMINISTRATOR The Lytton First Nation is currently recruiting a dynamic, energetic, self-motivated and professional Band Administrator for their main office located at 951 Main Street, Lytton B.C. The position is classified as full-time permanent basis. Working under the support and supervision provided by the Chief and Council, the Band Administrator will oversee day-to-day operations of the Band administration, and will be responsible to plan, organize, direct, control, evaluate and work with eleven (11) Program Managers and reporting to funding agencies. The successful applicant must be competent in all aspects of Hunan Resource and Financial Management as well as strategic planning, implementation and follow-up. All requirements are to ensure that the needs of LFN Membership are met in a timely and efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications: UÊ A Social Work Diploma or related post-secondary counselling diploma or UÊ Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a similar position. UÊ Experience working within First Nations Communities. UÊ At least three (3) years of continuous sobriety and a drug free lifestyle. UÊ Knowledge of residential school issues including intergenerational impacts. UÊ Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills. UÊ Knowledge of counselling theories and methods. UÊ Able to provide presentations to youth and adult groups addressing Family Violence Issues. UÊ Able to address various addictions. UÊ Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs and strong technical skills. UÊ Able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. UÊ Valid driver’s licence and Reliable Vehicle. UÊ Successful Criminal records check. Required Skills and Knowledge: UÊ Good Organizational, Time Management and Priority Skills Mandatory. UÊ Knowledge of disability and wellness programs, applications including the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wellness. UÊ Conflict resolution, mediation, facilitation and networking skills. UÊ General knowledge of the culture, values and traditions of the Nlaka’pamux Nation an asset. Salary and Remunerations: We offer a respectful and progressive work environment, competitive salary and an above-average benefits package.

Minimum Qualifications: UÊ A University Degree in Business Administration or related field. UÊ Leadership effectiveness, minimum five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level working with a First Nations. UÊ Excellent written and oral communications skills UÊ Computer literacy is a must, proficiency in computer software programs and technology. UÊ Ability to plan, develop and manage programs. UÊ Experience in financial management, budgeting and reporting. UÊ Experience in proposal writing and knowledge of funding sources. UÊ Must be bondable and able to apply for a Commission of Oath. UÊ Able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. UÊ Strong technical skills and ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. UÊ Valid driver’s licence and Reliable Vehicle. UÊ Criminal records check. Required Skills and Knowledge: UÊ Public speaking skills along with team leadership, management skills and social awareness. UÊ Strategic Planning skills and time management skills. UÊ Thorough knowledge of all federal, provincial and other funding sources and reporting requirements. UÊ General knowledge of the culture, values and traditions of the Nlaka’pamux Nation an asset. Salary and Remunerations: We offer a respectful and progressive work environment, competitive salary and an above-average benefits package.

Deadline for Applications: Thursday September 11, 2014 at 4:00 pm (with interviews to follow September 15, 2014) Please submit your application with a cover letter, updated resume, copy of certifications and three (3) current references in a sealed envelope to: Executive Assistant to LFN Chief Janet Webster, Councillors and Administration – Roy Spinks Ph. #250-455-2304 Lytton First Nation, Box 20, Lytton, B.C., V0K 1Z0 Or email to: chiefandcouncilexecutive@lyttonfirstnations.com Detailed Job Descriptions available upon request. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: Lytton First Nation thanks all those that apply, however only those granted an interview will be contacted. For more information about Lytton First Nation please visit our website: www.lyttonfirstnations.ca

Deadline for Applications: Thursday September 18, 2014 at 4:00 pm (with interviews to follow September 22, 2014) Please submit your application with a cover letter, updated resume, copy of certifications and three (3) current references in a sealed envelope to: Executive Assistant to Chief Janet Webster, Councillors and Administration – Roy Spinks Ph. #250-455-2304 Lytton First Nation, Box 20, Lytton, B.C., V0K 1Z0 Or email to: chiefandcouncilexecutive@lyttonfirstnations.com Detailed Job Descriptions available upon request. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: Lytton First Nation thanks all those that apply, however only those granted an interview will be contacted. For more information about Lytton First Nation please visit our website: www.lyttonfirstnations.ca

Looking for Qualified carpenter with concrete exp. Or a 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Please fax resume to (250)378-5084 or at kennic@telus.net PARTS Counter Position Campbell River Equipment Sales (CRES) Ltd. is a locally owned and operated NAPA Auto Parts associate store servicing the automotive, logging, mining, and fishing industries, as well as retail sales. CRES is seeking a quality counter person for a full time position. Send resume to cres1986@telus.net Resident caretaker wanted with hotel management experience. Duties include front desk, housekeeping and restaurant supervision. Please apply with resume at 551-11th Ave, Kamloops or email: scottsinn@shaw.ca or fax: 250-372-9444 ROCK Construction & Mining requires a Heavy Duty Mechanic for work at various job locations across Canada. The successful candidate must be experienced with hydraulic systems and CAT engines. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Terex Reedrill and Atlas Copco drills. Must have the ability to work independently and diagnose problems. Competitive wage and benefits package. Please send resumes to: resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948 Super B Driver Wanted. Home nights & weekends. Benefits after 90days. E-mail to xlr880@hotmail.com or call (250) 936-8348 for more info.

It takes 11 muscles to read this ad.

Don’t take your muscles for granted. Over 50,000 Canadians with muscular dystrophy take them very seriously. Learn more at muscle.ca

20 • THURSDAY, September 4, 2014

www.merrittherald.com

Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Financial Services

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for the following relief positions. Applications will be kept on file for 6-months and will be reviewed should a relief position become available: Relief Custodian: Applicants are required to have a minimum Grade 10 education and a valid BC Driver’s License. (Job Code #122391) Relief Bus Driver: Successful applicants will be required to have a Class 2 or higher license with air, a minimum Grade 10 education and six months to one year commercial driving experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference will be given to those with bus driving experience. Drivers will also be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract. (Job Code #122390) Relief EA: Applicants for relief Education Assistants will work with special needs student(s) in various schools in the District. Qualification requirements will vary subject to the needs of the student(s). (Job Code #514834) Relief Secretary: A minimum typing speed of 55 w.p.m. is required. (Job Code #133681) Relief Noon Hour Supervisors: 1 hour per school day. Previous experience dealing with students would be an asset. (Job Code #133684) All positions are on-call positions. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. Application forms are available at the School Board Office, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, BC, Princeton Secondary School, 201 Old Merritt Road, Princeton, BC, or on-line at www.sd58. bc.ca click on Jobs/Support Positions-Job Postings/Support Staff. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until September 5, 2014. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263

JOB OPPORTUNITY

JOB POSTING

TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON

LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND POSITION: HOT LUNCH COOK

Merritt, BC AEL Trafc Control is seeking applications for Trafc Control Persons in the Merritt Area. Applicants must meet the following qualications and conditions: • Current Flagging Certicate • Valid BC Driver’s License and positive driving record • Reliable and exible, as the nature of the work is on call (24/7) • Physically t and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions • Safety footwear is required Applicants must provide details of qualications and experience, as well as a photocopy of agging certicate, driver’s license and current drivers abstract. Candidates are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Please send your application to: Mike Davidson Trafc Control Supervisor 103-1121 McFarlane Way Merritt, BC V1K 1B9 Fax: (250) 378-4209 Email: mike.davidson@hmcservices.ca

Description: Reporting to the Principal, the Hot Lunch Cook is responsible to cook a hot lunch program for the students attending the School. Duties Include: r Cook Hot Lunch for approximately 75 students, twice per week r Lunch is to be served at 12 noon r Serve lunch to students r Clean up includes washing dishes and put away food afterwards r Shopping for groceries Requirements: r A Valid Driver’s license and reliable vehicle r Must pass a criminal records check r Must have their Food Safe Certificate Salary: $15.00/hour Deadline: September 5, 2014 Start Date: ASAP

Applicants are required to submit a resume with cover letter and 3 references to:

AEL will also be having a 2 day Trafc Control Course Sept. 8th and 9th. $320.00 GST included. For more information email Mike Davidson or call 250-378-4206 EXT 101

Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

Angie Sterling, Principal Lower Nicola Band School 201 Horn Road Merritt, BC V1K-1M9 Fax 250-378-6389 e-mail: asterling@lnib.net

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Fight Back. Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all those who apply; however, only qualiﬁed candidates will be considered for an interview.

Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LITERACY OUTREACH COORDINATOR Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society is seeking a Literacy Outreach Coordinator. This is a part time contract working under the direction of the Board of Directors. Overview: The main responsibility of the Literacy Outreach Coordinator will be to provide leadership for community development that focuses on building and enhancing literacy services and networks within the community. The coordinator will provide a link between Merritt Literacy and the community. S/he understands, supports, and facilitates the Merritt Literacy Plan as well as the literacy work already underway in the community. Areas of Responsibility: • Community Literacy Plan Implementation • Financial Management and Reporting • Program Administration • Literacy Partnership Building • Public Awareness, Information Sharing and Marketing Qualications: • Knowledge and experience of literacy issues as they relate to policy, program delivery, and community awareness; 3-5 years related experience will be considered an asset • Knowledge of B.C. Societies Act and ling of the annual society’s act and bylaws • Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, particularly with individuals and groups having diverse interests and backgrounds • Ability to organize events, manage projects, and develop partnerships • Facilitation and team building skills • Strong nancial management, grant and report writing skills required • Solid time-management and priority setting skills • Computer software competence, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and online communication and research • Knowledge and experience in marketing • Experience with recruiting, training, motivating and managing volunteers • High degree of self-initiative to maintain momentum and progress required • Inclusive, sensitive, and respectful approach to collaboration that accommodates uniqueness and differing viewpoints • Successful candidate must have their own ofce space and equipment • Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, reliable vehicle • Criminal record check required Application deadline: September 8, 2014 Please forward your resume and references to: Faye Ahdemar, President, Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society, Box 1510, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 or literacymerritt@gmail. com.

Casual Support Worker Position Duties: Under the direction of the Program Director, the successful applicant will carry out the Vision and Mission of Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House and provides support to women and their children in a nonjudgemental and condential atmosphere. Duties include the following: • To create an atmosphere of safety and trust by providing condential and non-judgemental support • To assist clients recognize their rights and responsibilities • To provide necessary referrals and/or case planning with other organizations/agencies • Intake procedures including assessing eligibility • Handle crisis calls and to provide emotional support, information and referrals over the phone • Record keeping in compliance with the Privacy Act and Journey’s Into Tomorrow policies, as well as maintain statistical activity reports Position Qualications and Requirements: • College Certicate in the Social Services discipline or two years’ experience In the Social Services Sector • Crisis and Suicide Intervention/Prevention • Food safe, Level 1 First Aide • Effective and respectful interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues • Reliable and self motivated • Maintains professional standards of practice including ethical boundaries and protecting the condentiality of the House, families and colleagues • Reliable vehicle and valid BC Driver’s License • Complies with the Criminal Records Review Act Employment type: On call casual Start date: Immediately Wage: Dependent on qualications and previous experience. Please fax or email resumes to the attention of Sharon Collins, Program Director, Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House Fax # 250-378-6172 Email journeys@live.ca Only selected interviews

applicants

will

contacted

for

Job Posting - Receptionist Employment Dates: Permanent beginning on or about September 29, 2014 Rate of Pay: Commensurate with level of education and experience.

Duties include: r Answer telephone and direct calls r Take and relay messages r Provide information to callers/greet and direct persons entering Band Office to correct destination r Ensures knowledge of staff movements in and out of organization r General administrative and clerical support r Produces the UNB Newsletter on a bi-monthly basis r Maintain bookings for the Band Office Board Room, Pit House and Meeting Place Key Competencies r Strong verbal and written communication skills r Organizing and planning r Initiative r Reliability r Stress tolerance Qualiﬁcations: r Minimum of Grade 12 or Equivalent. Experience r Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures r Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications including MSWord, MS Excel Upper Nicola Band, Attention: Administrator Box 3700 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 350-3311 exec.assist@uppernicola.com Only Qualiﬁed individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: September 16, 2014 @ 4:00 PM

Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales GARAGE SALE 1405 Government Saturday 8am to 4pm Yard Sale Sat. Sept.06 : 8am to 2pm #7 - 2400 Coldwater Ave

Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030

THURSDAY, September 4, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 21

www.merrittherald.com

Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

Houses For Sale

For Sale By Owner

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Financing

China Cabinet, hutch,Table &4 chairs in Dusty Rose/Maple $300. Queen Bed complete w frame.$50.00. (250)378-4227

House For Sale 7bdrm, 4 washrooms, 2 car garage, 2 bedroom legal suite. Ast. value $360,000 selling for $280,000(604)576-0338

NICOLA APARTMENTS

KENGARD MANOR

Houses For Sale

Revenue Property

August 26, 2014

BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED ON LAKE OKANAGAN Turn-key, luxurious, immaculate, 1000 sq. ft. condo in West Kelowna. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with fabulous amenities: private beach, marina, pools and so much more! $325,000. Call 250-826-4267

1 bdrm basement suite. Tastefully renovated. $650 plus hydro.

Rentals

1 bdrm Seyom Townhouse $600 plus hydro

Apt/Condo for Rent

3 bdrm Seyom Townhouse $900 plus hydro.

NICOLA APARTMENTS

MERRITT 1988 Quilchena Ave.

3 bdrm townhouse on Menzies. $825 plus utilities.

1 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro. (1/2 month FREE)

Clean one and two bedroom. Starting at $600/month.

2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus hydro.

NO PETS

2 bdrm duplex. $850 plus utilities. (new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring)

MOVE IN BONUS 1 month free rent

1 bdrm Suite. $395 plus hydro. 1 bdrm Apt. $600 inc utilities.

3 bdrm duplex. $800 plus hydro. 3 bdrm in triplex. $750 plus hydro 3 bdrm in fourplex. $800 plus hydro. (Heat included) 2 bdrm house. $850 plus utilities. 2 bdrm house. $900 plus utilities. Fenced close to town. 3 bdrm house. $950 plus utilities. 3 bdrm house. $875 plus utilities. 3 bdrm house. $1100 plus utilities. 2 bdrm house furnished on acreage. $950 plus utilities.

250-378-1996 Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

250-378-9880

SUMMIT APARTMENTS Brand new 2 bedroom apartments

Completely Serviced City Services Turn Key STARTING FROM

$249,900.00 Call 250-573-2278 Toll Free 1-866-573-1288

7510 Dallas Drive, Kamloops www.eaglehomes.ca 4 Bdrm, 2.5 Bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $260,000 includes GST or OBO (604)576-0338

NO PETS

MOVE IN BONUS 1/2 month free rent

250-378-9880

Spacious 1

bedroom apartments.

F/S, heat and hot water included. Starting at $625/mth Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent

For appointment call

250-378-9880 Help for today. Hope for Tomorrow. Call 1-800-667-3742

Fight Back. Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

Duplex / 4 Plex Large 2 Bdrm unit for Rent. F/S, W/D. No pets, No smokers. Sept.01. (250)378-8383 Newly renoed 2 bdrm duplex. w/d incl. Non smokers and no pets. Ref. req. $700/mon. Avail Sept. 1. 250-378-5901. after 6:00 pm

,W WDNHV PXVFOHV WR UHDG WKLV DG

Modular Homes 2 Bdrm trailer with an addition, plus a sun room. Fully fenced yard. Petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ok. $950/mth. Avail.Mid-Sept. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required. (250) 989 - 1401

Transportation

Auto Financing

References required. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. 250-280-7644 One bdrm apartment for one adult only. N/S, N/P, heat & cable incl. $525/mon. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-378-2954

Misc for Rent

Home and Land Packages Springbank Ave, Merritt

Clean one and two bedroom. Starting at $600/month.

'RQŇ&#x2039;W WDNH \RXU PXVFOHV IRU JUDQWHG 2YHU &DQDGLDQV ZLWK PXVFXODU G\VWURSK\ WDNH WKHP YHU\ VHULRXVO\ /HDUQ PRUH DW PXVFOH FD

Misc for Rent

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) AVAILABLE FOR LEASE The School District is accepting proposals for the lease of the Nicola Lake School, located at the corner of Monck Park Road and Highway 5A, Merritt, BC. The building is approximately 2,900 sq. ft. The School District will expect the tenant to assume responsibility for the entire school site including utilities.

Auto Financing Need a Vehicle?

Auto Financing Call the

Site visits will be by appointment only. Requests for site visits are to be directed to: Archie Stogianos Maintenance Supervisor School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) PO Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Tel: 250-378-5161 Fax: 250-378-6263 E-mail: astogianos@sd58.bc.ca

Available 24/7 â&#x20AC;˘ mycreditmedic.ca

Guaranteed Approvals

r (PPE $SFEJU r #BE $SFEJU r /P $SFEJU r %JWPSDF r #BOLSVQU

IF YOU WORK,YOU DRIVE

Call Steve Today 1.855.740.4112 t murraygmmerritt.com

Adopt a Shelter Cat!

The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year. If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today.

BCSPCA www.spca.bc.ca

22 â&#x20AC;˘ THURSDAY,

www.merrittherald.com

September 4, 2014

Your Local SIDING

IVANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SIDING S ALES & S ERVICE

â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl & Hardie Board Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Aluminum SofďŹ t, Fascia & EAVESTROUGHS

CALL: (250) 378-2786 â&#x20AC;&#x153;When others have come and gone, Ivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Siding is still going strongâ&#x20AC;?

SERVING THE NICOLA VALLEY FOR 40 YEARS!

FINANCIAL ADVISOR Need help to create a plan to enjoy the life you desire today, & tomorrow? David L. Brown is here for you ďż˝Personalized Retirement Plans ďż˝Detailed Risk Analysis ďż˝Insurance & Estate Planning ďż˝Strategic Retirement Analysis & much more CFP Certified Financial Planner x CPCA Certified Professional Consultant on Aging

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too early to start planning for the future.

call me at: 250.315.0241

MORTGAGE BROKER Use the equity in your home to consolidate debt, top up RRSPs, or tackle renovations Call Harry Howa rd (250) 490-6 731

YOUR LOCAL MORTGAGE BROKER

EXCAVATING

Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mini Excavating Serv

ice

t 4NBMM +PC 4QFDJBMJTU t %VNQ 5SBJMFS 4FSWJDF t 'FODJOH 1PTU 1PVOEFS t #PCDBU 4FSWJDF t $PODSFUF %SJWFXBZT 4JEFXB MLT t 'VMMZ *OTVSFE FNBJM HBSZMTFEPSF!H

NBJM DPN

the mortgage

$FMM IMATES: 250-378-4312

$BMM (BSZ 4FEPSF for FREE EST

LAW YER

BUILDING SUPPLIES

MERRITT LUMBER SALES

2152 DOUGLAS ST., MERRITT, BC Ă&#x201C;xĂ¤Â&#x2021;Ă&#x17D;Ă&#x2021;nÂ&#x2021;xĂ&#x17D;nĂ&#x201C;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x201C;xĂ¤Â&#x2021;Ă&#x17D;ÂŁ{Â&#x2021;{Ă&#x201C;{Â&#x2122;

Lumber, Plywood, Fencing SPECIALS

SCREWS, NAILS, ROOFING, INSULATION, JOIST HANGERS & much more LARGE LANDSCAPING BEAMS AVA ILABLE

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Mon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am 4 pm

Serving the BC Interior since 1911

Ben van der Gracht is in the Merritt office on Thursdays. Drop by or call to make an appointment.

250.378.4218 1988 Quilchena Avenue w.com hertko orellic www.m 1.888.374.3350

E-mail: david.brown@investorsgroup.com

MECHANIC

RVICE FRANKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MECHANRRICANATYL SE APPROVED OLD OR NEW WE HAVE WA R EVERYONE MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS FO â&#x20AC;˘ Tune Ups â&#x20AC;˘ Brakes â&#x20AC;˘ Exhaust /Oil â&#x20AC;˘ Suspension â&#x20AC;˘ Lube & Struts ks oc Sh â&#x20AC;˘Radiator Service â&#x20AC;˘ rvice â&#x20AC;˘ Air Conditioning Se ue

2026 Mamette Aven

250-378-1322

AUTO SERVICES

Available 24/7 â&#x20AC;˘ mycreditmedic.ca

CREDIT

250-378-9410

GOOD, BAD OR NO CREDIT. IF YOU WORK, YOU DRIVE. ROVALS! GUARANTEED AUTO LOAN APP

1.888.378.9255

CARPET CLEANING UĂ&#x160;1* " -/ ,9Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x160; UĂ&#x160;/ Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; ,"1/Ă&#x160;

www.tbmcleaningandrestoration.com TF: 1-877-612-0909

TRI-PEAKS AUTO REPAIR

2865A Pooley Ave Merritt, BC V1K 1C2

Ne w pa tie nts alw ay s we lco me !

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM

CALL TODAY 250-378-5877

1999 Voght Street (next to the Credit Union) PO Box 3090, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Call Today to Book Your Appointment.

TOLL FREE

AUTOMOTIVE

Kevin Markic Licensed Technician

STOYOMA DENTAL CLINIC

SERVING ALL CITIZENS OF MER RITT AND SURROUNDING AREAS Office Hours:

MEDIC

CLEANING SERVICES

DENTIST

Cassie Markic Office Manager Phone: 250-378-2272

Ph:

250-378-5877

Vacuums

anted Central Vacuum Dealer W

meone to We are looking for so al vacuums sell our Canavac Centr . in the Merritt area

00 INVESTMENT-ONLY $1,0 delivery. Exclusive overnight 644 Call Erv @ 250-212-9

Fax: 250-378-2273

TRIPEAKSAUTO@yahoo.ca

ADVERTISING

Are you expanding your client base? Looking for an accessible way for people to ď&#x192;&#x17E;nd you?

JOIN the Heraldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local Business Directoryâ&#x20AC;? page Every Thursday, Always Full Colour! *with minimum 3 month committment Reach over 6330 readers each week.

Contact Theresa at 250-378-4241 or Email: production@merrittherald.com

THURSDAY, September 4, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 23

www.merrittherald.com

Business Directory EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

HACK ELECTRIC

Over 30 years experience

MERRITT BC

Residential & Commercial

OT r $MJFOU $PNQVUFS 8PSL 4UBUJP "TTJTUBODF BSDI C 4F r +P OJOH 5SBJ r "DDFTT UP MPSBUJPO &YQ SFFS r $B H FMMJO r &NQMPZNFOU $PVOT r 8PSLTIPQT r 3FTPVSDF -JCSBSZ T: 250.378.5151 2099 Quilchena Ave., Box 358

email: rhackel@shaw.ca 2865C Pooley Ave., Merritt

Reg. No. 14246

250-378-5580

DENTIST

FREE CONSULTATIONS 2 FULL TIME DENTISTS & ORTHODONTIS T ON SITE 250-378-4888 to book your appointment. 2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9

www.dentistryatmerritt.ca

Dr. Sunil Malhotra

Time is running out for those

HOURS

SUMMER PROJECTS

â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Walls

â&#x20AC;˘ Landscape Design

â&#x20AC;˘ Fencing

â&#x20AC;˘ Aerating

â&#x20AC;˘ Material Supply

â&#x20AC;˘ Grass Seeding â&#x20AC;˘ Fertilization

â&#x20AC;˘ Paving Stones

â&#x20AC;˘ Turf Installation

â&#x20AC;˘ Bin Rentals

250-378-7122

inc.

CALL 250-315-5074

N ic ol a P lu m bi n g & H ea ti n g

PHONE: 250-378-4943

2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC

ROOFING

CONSTRUCTION

PIANO TEACHER

Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Piano Studio

Phone 250.315.0340 for details

Shingles ~ Cedar ~ Metal ~ Torch-on

250-315-5742 theeroofer@shaw.ca

ACCOUNTANT

We love numbers. Can we work with yours?

PLUMBING & HEATING

Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters. Service Work & Furnace Service. Custom Sheet Metal Atlas RV Parts & Repairs

REASONABLE RATES, while using customers time efficiently

All Ages Welcome Learn to Play Piano

35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Call for a free estimate

Fully Qualiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed Tradesmen in..

& Hauling â&#x20AC;˘ Crack Sealing

KEVIN Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;FLYNN ~ THEE ROOFER

Quality Workmanship Outstanding Service

Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

CONTRACTING

â&#x20AC;˘ Thatching

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Dr. Jaspal Sarao

â&#x20AC;˘ Irrigation Activation

XXX NFSSJUUFTD DB

For All Your Roofing Needs

Landscaping â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Irrigation Design & Install

NEW PATI ATTIEENT NTS & W WAL ALK-IN K INS WEL W COME

Call

Merritt, BC

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia

ROOFING

â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchen/Bathroom â&#x20AC;˘ Tiling â&#x20AC;˘ Window/Siding Installation

DAT Construction

â&#x20AC;˘ Patio/Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Moving Local & Long Distance

STORAGE

SELF STORAGE UNITS

Safe, Secure, Easy Access, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Shipping Containers SUITABLE FOR: â&#x20AC;˘ Cars â&#x20AC;˘ Boats â&#x20AC;˘ ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;˘ Snowmobiles, â&#x20AC;˘ Household Goods â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly & Yearly Rates â&#x20AC;˘ Business or personal ďŹ les & More.....

Starting @ $45./month with HST

at HACK Electric 378- 5580 2865C Pooley Ave., Merritt , B.C. Full-time Watchman on site

WINE MAKING FOR THE ULTIMATE WINE EXPERIENCE, VISIT THE WINE PRESS

Quality products, friendly service!

Member of the RJS Craft Wine Making Academy

250-378-6622

250-315-8257

TREE SERVICE

Location: 2865C Pooley Ave (Hack Electric)

www.thewinepressmerritt.com

EAVESTROUGH

JIM POTTE R

ICE VIC E SER V MER RITT TREE â&#x20AC;˘ Fully insured, certiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed faller â&#x20AC;˘ WSBC covered â&#x20AC;˘ Dangerous tree assessment Âł Schedule your FREE Estimate

CALL JIM at 250-378-4212

Soluti ons for your tree proble ms!

250-315-9054

GUTTERS â&#x20AC;˘ SIDING â&#x20AC;˘ SOFFIT SALES, INSTALL AND REPAIR

24 • THURSDAY, September 4, 2014

The Butler THANK YOU KAMLOOPS Says.. FOR VOTING US #

11 NISSAN TITAN CREW 4X4

USED CAR DEALER

21,800

02 RAM 1500 CREW 4X4

10 LINCOLN MKS AWD #3097 Loaded

07 HUMMER H3

13,800

12 GRAND CARAVAN STOW ‘N GO #4079 Fully loaded, DVD player

18,800

19,800

08 RAM 1500 SLT 4X4 REG/CAB S/BOX 4X4

#4082 V6, 3.8L, 6 speed, 65,000 kms

$ 05 MAGNUM R/T

#4080 5.7L Hemi, loaded, 85,000 kms

20,800

#4081 5.7L Hemi, fully loaded

21,800

9,800

$ 05 MAZDA 3 GT

$ 08 EXPLORER LIMITED 4X4

#4066 6.0L V8, automatic

#RV3814H Air conditioning, alloys & more!

21,800

#2088A All options

9,800

$ 08 JEEP LAREDO 4X4

#4060 Fully loaded

09 SILVERADO THUNDER HD 4X4 EXT/CAB

23,800

#4057 V8, automatic, loaded, Tonneau cover

09 WRANGLER ROCKY MOUNTAIN EDITION

#4051 One owner, Kamloops car, leather, loaded

19,800

ONE OF THE BEST

AND ONE OF THE BEST RV DEALERS!

08 8 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW 4X4 XLT #4056 5.6L, automatic, loaded

www.merrittherald.com

17,800

$ 09 SILVERADO 1500 LT EXT/CAB

#4030 3.7L V6, automatic, loaded

14,800

$ 10 DODGE NITRO SXT 4X4

#3087 Fully loaded

19,800

#4012 3.7L V6, automatic, loaded

19,800

WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS! TONS AND TONS MORE INVENTORY ONLINE!

BUTLER AUTO & RV 250-554-2518

D#5333

142 TRANQUILLE RD., KAMLOOPS, B.C.

SUPERCENTRE

“Serving You For Over 40 Years”

All prices plus $395 documentation paper fees.

View our entire inventory at www.butlerautoandrv.ca

Service: 250-554-0902