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By Emily Wessel THE HERALD
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STRING SOUNDSCAPES Alberta-born musician Cris Derksen wowed a crowd of about 50 at the NVIT lecture theatre on Thursday with her brand of cello-based electronica music. The classically-trained cellist didn’t let a broken foot slow her down on her loop and effect pedals, which she uses to create her cross-genre signature sound. Derksen’s performance was the second in the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council’s 2013-14 concert series.
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A four-bay movie theatre in Merritt is coming closer to reality with the recent purchase of some prime real estate downtown. After months of negotiations, the Merritt Community Cinema Society has purchased the lot at the corner of Coutlee Avenue and Garcia Street, across Coutlee from Pharmasave. “It’s been a long, long negotiation — much longer than we had anticipated,” Merritt Community Cinema Society member Kurt Christopherson said. The piece of land was subject to first rights of refusal from other retailers in the Railyard Mall as well as conditions around parking availability and the eventual movie theatre’s size that needed to be worked out. This round of negotiations — the second the society took on to secure this land — began last May. A first round of negotiations started well before then, but fell through because of all the stipulations. The society looked at other locations for the movie theatre but kept coming back to its plan to have a downtown location, Christopherson said. Part of the society’s mandate is to increase traffic downtown. The purchase was finalized earlier this month. “Things started falling into place, but again, we had to go through all of those restrictions,” Christopherson said. Christopherson said the group has until Dec. 19 to raise the money to pay for the property, and its members are not worried about that goal. He said community members, local businesses and corporate sponsors alike have largely been receptive to the idea. “We’ve got some excellent property in Merritt now. It’s exactly the one we
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fought for for years,” Christopherson said. “We think [the theatre] belongs in the city centre. We want people to come downtown on a regular basis, 365 days a year. It has really major implications for Merritt to keep shopping here, business here, and people downtown.” The society formed about four years ago and is comprised of community members who want to eventually see a performing arts centre here. However, a performing arts centre in itself is unlikely to be financially self-sustaining, so after some investigation, the group members came across a non-profit, first-run movie theatre model used to fund various community projects in Salmon Arm. Shortly after the local society formed, it released a survey in local media about the idea of a movie theatre and the feedback from the 600 returned surveys was overwhelmingly positive, Christopherson said. While private movie theatre companies are likely to skip over small cities in favour of large centres, he said the non-profit movie theatre model will give moviegoers the option to stay here and will keep their money here as well. Merritt hasn’t had a movie theatre since the old one-bay theatre burned down in 1994. “A lot of our business is flowing out of Merritt right now. A lot of people, because you can’t go to a movie in town on a regular basis, are going up to Kamloops. While you’re there, you do your shopping and go out for supper. And you can’t just do it on the spur of the moment, you’ve got to plan a day of it,” Christopherson said. “It’s not going to stop everyone from going out of town for movies, but it will give a chance for a good portion of that money to stay back here.”
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www.merrittherald.com AUXILIARY APPRECIATION RCMP celebrated the 50th anniversary of the auxiliary constable program on Oct. 19 at a luncheon in Kelowna. Auxiliary constables are unpaid peace officers who volunteer a minimum of 160 hours a year and have to maintain strict training criteria. Auxiliary constables were presented with commemorative coins, designed by an auxiliary constable, that have been struck by the RCMP to celebrate this milestone in the program. (From left) Merritt auxiliary constable Graeme Beverley (26 years’ experience), Merritt detachment auxiliary co-ordinator Brock Hedrick, provincial program administrator Debbie Tessier, Merritt auxiliary constable Harbinder Hara (18 years) and provincial co-ordinator Cpl. Mimi Mar. Submitted
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Sunday is Sports Day in Merritt By Emily Wessel THE HERALD
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On Sunday, the city’s leisure services department is giving Merrittonians a day of free sports inspired by the impending 2014 Winter Olympics. The city is hosting its first Sports Day in Merritt this year on Nov. 24 from 1 to 6 p.m. at four different venues, and welcomes everyone to test their inner athlete during the day’s games. For the first two hours of the event, people can participate in activities at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre, including underwater hockey and water polo. From 3 to 4 p.m., the curling rink and arena are letting people try each role in curling and modified ice sports, including broom ball and speed skating in runners. None of the activities at the rinks require skates, just clean running shoes, City of Merritt Recreation Programmer Felicity Peat said. “We’re not doing any skates so that if
people don’t have ice skates, they’re not going to feel left out,” Peat said. From 4 to 6 p.m., people can try a modified Nordic combined that includes jumps off crash mats and a hulahoop mogul course on paper plate skis at the Civic Centre. “They have the whole Olympic twist on it, so a lot of our stations are modified Olympic sports,” Peat said. Each participant will also get a passport that will earn him or her one stamp per station throughout the day. The number of stamps collected by the end of the day will correspond with a gold, silver or bronze medal. Participants will also have the option to pose for a photo op on a podium at the Civic Centre. All of Sunday’s events are free and open to people of all ages. Participants are welcome to come and go as they please and try each station as many times as they like, although only
one stamp will be issued per station, Peat said. There will also be an opportunity to win one of three prize baskets by collecting each colour of the Olympic rings, 50 sets of which will be hidden around the four venues. Peat said Sports Day in Canada events usually run in September, when the local leisure department is sorting out its fall programs. This year, Sports Day’s delayed date gave the department enough time to plan its first Sports Day in Merritt. Peat said the department intends to make Sports Day an annual event. “We’re already talking about what we’re going to do next Sports Day in September.” Sports Day in Canada is followed by Jersey Day on the following Friday, Nov. 29, when the department is encouraging people to show their support for sports by wearing jerseys at school and work. That event is also slated to show community spirit, which could land
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Twelve Months in Merritt - a dance recital presented by the students of the Love to Dance Academy. Free. Civic Centre doors open at 6 pm, program starts @ 6:30 pm.
CRAFTER’S MALL at the Civic Centre. Doors open at 2:00pm and close at 10:00 pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 ANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERT Doors open at 6:00 pm and the concert starts at 7:00 pm. Admission is by donation at the door. This is an event that you won’t want to miss so come early! For more information call Kurt at 250-378-4909 or email: countrychristmas@merrittchamber.com
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the city up to $1,000 in sports equipment. Peat is hoping that spirit will combine with the Christmas spirit that will take over Merritt that evening during the annual Country Christmas parade. “Wouldn’t it be cool to look down Quilchena during the parade and see jerseys everywhere? Community spirit, right there,” she said. The city is presenting the program in partnership with PacificSport BC, a non-profit organization aimed at providing sports development programs for athletes and coaches at all levels. The groups also received a grant from Participaction, a Canada-wide not-for-profit that encourages physical activity. “That’s really helping us get it going this year and above and beyond even what we actually had planned in the first place,” Peat said. People can submit pictures and videos of themselves in jerseys as evidence of their sup-
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CRAFTER’S MALL 9:00 am-4:00 pm, at the Civic Centre SANTA’S VILLAGE opens in the Culture Club, 2058 Granite Ave. 10:00 am-12:00 noon and 1:00 pm-3:00 pm BAILLIE HOUSE Bake Sale 10:00am-4:00pm
MERRITT COMMUNITY BAND will perform in the foyer at the Civic Centre after the parade
CONCESSION - at the Civic Centre, operated by Mandolins open 9:00 am-4:00 pm
BAILLIE HOUSE after the parade - free cocoa, coffee, tea • Bake Sale until 10 pm
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port of sports and send them to Peat at fpeat@ merritt.ca or local PacificSport BC sport development co-ordinator Josee Warren at jwarren@pacificsport. com to help Merritt win the sporting equipment contest.
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Students at Bench Elementary pose with the boxes they filled for kids in South America as part of Operation Christmas Child. Michael Potestio/Herald
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Students at Bench Elementary filled 68 shoeboxes with toys and gifts for children in other countries, surpassing the number of boxes they filled for Operation Christmas Child last year by over a dozen. “Last year we did somewhere in the 50s, so we gave them a challenge to up
it this year and they did,” Grades 2 and 3 teacher James Clark said. Clark organized the initiative at Bench Elementary this year and said “it’s quite a contribution.” Each student takes home a shoe box, which costs about $20 to fill, and in addition each student added a $7 donation as well, Clark said. That donation covers the transportation cost to
the boxes’ ultimate destination in South America. The boxes are being sent to the Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church where they will be shipped to Calgary to be sorted through — ensuring no liquids, war toys or other inappropriate items are included — before being sent to other countries, Clark said. Operation Christmas Child, a program put on by
charity Samaritan’s Purse, delivers the boxes to countries that are war-torn or have been ravaged by natural disasters, such as Haiti or Somalia, to children who wouldn’t otherwise have any sort of Christmas experience. The boxes are filled with items such as notebooks, pencils, tooth brushes and toys. Every grade from kin-
dergarten to Grade 7 participated in Operation Christmas Child at the school, he said. “It was evenly spread through all the grades as well,” Clark said. He said Bench Elementary is the only one of the Merritt’s elementary schools partaking in the program. The Samaritan’s Purse goal in Merritt is 500 boxes.
Fundraising for theatre coming soon From Page 1 “For people who can’t afford to drop a couple hundred dollars when they go up to Kamloops to catch a movie, this is something that’s still quite doable.” Christopherson said acquiring land was the first logical step in the movie theatre plan, and now that it’s been purchased, fundraising for the building can begin.
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The society estimates it’ll take about $5 million to build the fourbay theatre. One of the bays will be slightly larger than the others with a stage to allow for performances until the performing arts centre is built. “The big part will be raising the money for the building. Now we’re starting to kick into high gear with fundraising,” he said. The funds will largely be sourced
‘The spinoff benefits for Merritt ... the potential is really there.’ — CINEMA SOCIETY MEMBER KURT CHRISTOPHERSON
from corporate sponsors and will not be taxpayer-funded, Christopherson
said, but the society hopes to see community support at the box office. “It’s really important that the community shows its support financially to a certain point because that helps to demonstrate to other people, corporations, the federal and provincial governments, that this is something that’s really important to the citizens of Merritt,” he said. “The spinoff benefits for Merritt ... the potential is really there.”
Approval has been received from the Provincial Government (Department of Education) for the Merritt School District to purchase a site for a new Junior Secondary School, the board was informed at their last regular meeting. Title deeds are now being prepared for the site, which is located on the east side of Merritt, behind the Diamond Vale Elementary School. The board will now request the department of education to approve temporary borrowing from the Bank of Montreal in the amount of $63,375 to cover purchase of the new Junior Secondary School site.
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Employment, funding and federal budget
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‘Between July 2009 and October 2013, over one million more Canadians are now employed.’
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families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. May we never forget the sacrifices of so many Canadians who have served or continue to serve in our armed forces. Also occurring this week is the fiscal update from the Minister of Finance – currently Canada’s federal deficit for the 2012-13 fiscal period stands at $18.9 billion – an amount that it is less than half of what existed in the 2009-10 fiscal period. At the current rate of decline, that number is expected to amount to a $3.7 billion budget surplus in the 2015-16 fiscal period. These figures also take into account close to $3 billion in expected federal disaster assistance for Lac-Megantic and the
Last week, the House of Commons was on a five-day break as members of Parliament return home and have the opportunity to participate in Remembrance Day ceremonies and gatherings. This year, I was at Summerland Memorial Park and later joined in gatherings that followed in the Penticton, Peachland and Westbank Legion halls, respectively. Honouring our veterans is a privilege of public office and it was very rewarding to join so many Canadians who came out to show our sincere appreciation and respect for those brave men and women who gave so courageously to serve. I believe it is important when we remember our veterans that we are also mindful of those
province of Alberta for flood damage. Canada’s employment also continues to improve; between July 2009 and October 2013, over one million more Canadians are now employed. This is roughly a 6.3 per cent improvement in our national employment rate. Other G7 countries over the same period of time range from Germany at four per cent, the U.K. at 3.4 per cent and Japan at one per cent. Canada’s net debt-to-GDP ratio is currently just over 36 per cent. This compares well to other G7 countries such as the U.K., France and the United States, which are currently between 80 and 90 per cent, or Italy and Japan, which are now over 100 per cent net debt-to-
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GDP. One other aspect of the federal government budget update that is often overlooked pertains to funding transfers to the provinces. While previous governments have made efforts to achieve a surplus federal budget this was in part realized by reducing funding transfers to the
provinces that in many respects is simply a form of downloading fiscal problems. The most recent fiscal updates confirms that key provincial transfer funds such as the Canada Health transfer, Canada social transfer, gas tax and other transfer programs are all increasing to the
provinces over the next six fiscal periods. Providing set funding increases over a defined period of time can better help provincial governments budget and partner with local governments to provide critical services that citizens depend on. Ultimately, there is only one taxpayer and it
is important for all levels of government to not avoid making difficult decisions by downloading fiscal challenges onto others. Dan Albas is the member of Parliament for OkanaganCoquihalla. His blog is DaninOttawa.com and previous MP reports can be found at danalbas.com.
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Oh, to have the rich life By Christopher Foulds
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The median individual annual income in Canada is $27,600. Median differs from average in that the same number of Canadians make more than $27,600 as those who make less than $27,600 per year. By comparison, the average individual annual income in Canada is $38,700 — a figure arrived at when one adds up all annual incomes and divides by the number of workers. The richest 10 per cent of individuals in Canada make more than $80,400, while the extremely wealthy in Canada — the fabled one per cent — earn more than $191,100 per year. These are all figures gleaned from Statistics Canada’s National Household Survey, the national questionnaire that replaced the long-form census in 2011. Whether one clings to the average annual salary of $38,700 or embraces the median annual salary of $27,600, the two figures are fit for a pauper when held aloft and positioned next to the incomes of our politicians. Take our senators. Rarely has the so-called chamber of sober second thought shone so brightly in the spotlight as it has this fall with the pathetic details of the rich — Patrick Brazeau, Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin — proving unbridled greed only spawns thieves of the public purse. Senators are handed a job for life — with no experience or specific talent required — for which they are paid $135,200 a year. Based on Statistics Canada, that puts our senators in the “rich” category, in which they earn about four times that of the median Canadian. Of course, that is only the Senate salary which, according to a very illuminating story in the weekend Globe and Mail, is routinely augmented by obscene amounts of income garnered from sitting on various boards.
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Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS A lengthy legal battle that’s entwined the 2010 Olympics CEO and a Vancouver journalist is continuing to play out in newspapers and on TV newscasts in B.C. as more counter-suits are added to the mix. Freelance writer Laura Robinson wrote an article
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for Vancouver’s Georgia Straight a year ago that alleges Olympics CEO John Furlong had something to hide regarding his time as a teacher at Northern B.C. residential schools about four decades ago. Shortly after that publication, Furlong denied the allegations and alleged Robinson spread lies about him that affected his personal and professional life. Robinson has since come back, alleging Furlong’s statements to media have disparaged her work and have affected her personally and professionally as well. All of these accusations of wrongdoing and defamation between them have ignited a media firestorm.
Both parties are staunchly sticking to their guns as the case(s) play out in the media, and it’s not a surprise why. Look at all they have to lose. It is a reporter’s nightmare to trust the wrong source and be at the centre of legal action. It’s a huge risk to do this type of “investigative” piece that reports dirt on a prominent public figure, because if that dirt doesn’t stick, there goes her livelihood, professional reputation, probably a lot of respect in her personal life, and on and on. For Furlong, the stakes are obvious as well. If there’s truth to the allegations, well, as much as his freedom might be at stake. It will be a long time
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before the “truth” or one of its versions is arrived at and accepted by the courts. In the meantime, it takes some seriously steely resolve to deal with the pressures they’re both facing under such public scrutiny. Steely resolve is a phrase I would use to describe embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford as well, who insists on chugging along as head of Canada’s largest city despite the majority of the city’s council (passing with a vote of 37 to five) asking him as one to take some time off at their meeting on Nov. 13. Since he finally admitted to smoking crack cocaine on Nov. 5, the
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political scene in Toronto has been a horror show of admissions, blunders and apologies. At the time I wrote this column, in one week, Ford had made sexually explicit remarks to media and apologized; admitted to drinking and driving and apologized; denied former staffers’ allegations he consorted with prostitutes and used cocaine; and as of last Thursday, said he is getting “health support.” He didn’t elaborate what the support was for. His motto, apparently, is to apologize and move on — but how many times can he really get away with that?
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YOUR OPINION Asphalt production in city Industrial area in an limits a “step backward” inappropriate location Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
Mr. Beech’s letter (Merritt Herald Oct. 24) failed to address a number of issues that have been raised regarding the construction of an asphalt plant in Merritt. I understand that Merritt city council approved the rezoning of a parcel of land to M2 based on the advice of former CAO Matt Noble. He apparently advised council that the building of an asphalt plant could be debated at the development permit stage. In Merritt, many of us spent many years expecting the shutdown of beehive burners. After being delayed several times, the last beehive burner was finally shut down in 2008. Merritt has banned outdoor burning. Both of these actions have vastly improved the air quality in Merritt. While it may be technically possible for an asphalt plant to have “acceptable” emissions, there is little doubt that those emissions will reduce the air quality in Merritt. Why would we want to take a step backwards? Finally, Mr. Beech seems to have provided us with many “facts” in his letter but he fails to point out that a big winner in the rezoning of the second parcel of land to M2 will be the real estate industry. I am curious why Mr. Beech, owner of Century 21 in Merritt, did not inform us in his letter that he is the listing agent for the property in question.
I hope a lack of public response to the proposed asphalt plant (in our industrial area) isn’t misinterpreted by city council. Believing this operation would be welcomed by citizens is a big mistake. Those people focused on the economic benefits don’t live in the affected area and they won’t suffer the allergies, lung problems, or shorter life span caused by the smelly pollution. For most of us, Merritt already has the worst air quality of any community in B.C. and if the city council chooses to callously disregard the health hazards of such an operation – they do so at their peril. Parents, in particular, need to be aware that the proposed location of the asphalt plant is directly upwind of the Merritt Central Elementary. That means the first people affected by any pollution will be young children. In a letter published Oct. 24, Doug Beech suggests that the city cannot prevent the asphalt plant from moving onto the property already zoned M2 but he also states that council only changed that property to M2 a “few” months ago. According to the minutes of its Feb. 6 meeting, the Merritt Air Quality Committee was discussing the health problems caused by having an asphalt plant in the industrial area. Isn’t it interesting that months later, city council rezones the property M2 to facilitate the asphalt plant. Changing the property to M2 was unconscionable and city council needs to revoke that zoning change. If city council really wanted to improve Merritt for all of its citizens, they should be doing everything in their power to create an industrial area downwind of the city (i.e. next to the airport) where air polluting operations would not threaten the health of Merritt’s citizens.
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Murky cases making headlines Disparity in wealth a source of despair From Page 6 It will be up to Toronto voters to decide when their next municipal election rolls around on Oct. 27, 2014. Until then, nobody can force him out. He can’t be impeached under provincial laws and he can’t be ousted with a vote of non-confidence because that’s a parliamentary procedure that won’t fly in municipal politics. He can be pretty well sidelined by the remainder of council, although they’re supposed to vote in the best interest of the public so that’s not likely. Unlike B.C., Ontario has no recall legislation, which means a petition with enough signatures to force a referendum to remove him from office before the end of his term won’t work either. As we watch these stories
play out — one provincially and the other in the international media spotlight — it’s not always clear who the winners and losers are. In the Ford case, I hope that at the very least, he’s not re-elected next year. At best, he resigns immediately, but that leaves the city in turmoil while it’s on the international stage. In the first case discussed in this column, it’s far less cut and dry. If the allegations against the man are true, there goes Furlong’s whole life as he knows it, and maybe even his freedom. If the allegations are not true, there goes Robinson’s life as she knows it, and that paper can kiss its reputation goodbye. In the courts, as in municipal politics, where there’s a winner, there’s a loser. And sometimes, it’s not clear which is which.
From Page 6 Let us also consider MP salaries compared to the median or average income of a Canadian. Our MPs are paid extremely well — $160,200, which makes our 308 federal politicians “rich” according to Stats Canada. They are also afforded myriad perks and benefits that should make jaws drop from coast to coast to coast. Did you know you the taxpayer helped foot the $2.7-million bill last year so MPs could fly their “designated traveller” (usually a spouse) to and from Ottawa on your dime? Did you know in 2012, Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo Conservative MP Cathy McLeod was the 12th-highest biller among
our 308 MPs, billing $31,808.45 to have a family member accompany her on airlines to and fro, according to MP disclosure documents? Add that $31,808.45 to McLeod’s $160,200 salary and top it off with the additional $16,000 she receives for being parliamentary secretary to the minister of labour and for Western Economic Diversification and it is safe to say our MP is firmly in the rarefied air of Canada’s one per cent — the “extremely wealthy.” Should we, the taxpayers, be paying to fly spouses and family members of MPs to and from Ottawa? It’s a fair question that should be asked. When politicians claim they could make more in the private sector and that
serving in Ottawa or Victoria constitutes a sacrifice, such numbers presented in the Senate or House of Commons or provincial legislature make one wonder. Let us also consider the fully indexed pensions these MPs get after just six years in office and compare the largesse to the clawbacks imposed upon military veterans, whose pensions can pale in comparison to those enjoyed by retired members of Parliament. Such discrepancy suggests facing an imposing reporter’s notebook in Ottawa is worth more than facing a Taliban sniper’s bullet in Kandahar. It would be funny if it was not so damn pathetic. Christopher Foulds is editor of Kamloops This Week.
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Finalists chosen for RenoMe! with FortisBC contest Three British Columbia residents are getting the chance to win $10,000 towards a room makeover with natural gas after being chosen as a finalist in the RenoMe! with FortisBC contest. Over 150 entries were received from all over the province, but the final three were narrowed down to Gayle Curtis of Maple Ridge for her kitchen, Melissa Tolsma of Nanaimo for her outdoor space and Wendy Frose of Chilliwack for her great room. Designer Sarah Gallop of Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (SGDI) has taken on the outdoor space project, while SGDI’s Stephanie Malhas will design the great room, and Susanne Doise of Sensitive Design will handle the kitchen. In the next phase of the contest, the three finalists will receive renderings of their space from their designer, and then readers will vote on which one deserves the makeover the most. The room with the most votes will win $10,000 towards their renovation, while the second and third-place finalists will receive $2,000 each. Doise has consulted with Curtis, and has provided a rendering of how she thinks the kitchen could look once it’s renovated. “The kitchen is in bad shape,” says Doise. “I want to give her a better flow between the work spaces and the rest of the room.” Curtis calls her kitchen disgusting, gross and old, and says she’s tired
of burning everything she cooks due to a bad stove, so Doise will be incorporating natural gas in the kitchen with a Viking dual-fuel gas range. “It’s a very simple way to use natural gas,” she says. Gas cooktops have long been popular with professional chefs for their even cooking, precise temperature control and instant heat. Homeowners have increasingly been choosing them for their new and renovated kitchens alike. One of the concerns with the room is the lack of space. In order to combat this, Doise has suggested a movable butcher block island that can be pushed into the pantry wall to open up the space. She notes that currently, you can’t even open the refrigerator without bumping into the existing counter, and opening the dishwasher blocks you from doing anything else in the kitchen. “I want to bring in more light as well,” she says. “It will look more friendly and inviting.” She also plans to incorporate an area for the homeowners to work and study. “I want to make it multi-functional,” she says. Doise has considered the owner’s tastes as well, and would incorporate her likes and dislikes into the final design. “I want to make her happy,” she says. Malhas is similarly excited about her great room project. “People live in their spaces for so long that
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they get used to it and have trouble visualizing changing it,” she says. “I don’t have that emotional connection to it so I can see the potential in the room and suggest ways to fix it.” The current room is the main living area for Frose’s family, and it’s in dire need of an update. “Any time I can get into wood panelling is good,” laughs Malhas. “It will definitely be gone.” One of the biggest issues with the room is the current wood-burning fireplace, which isn’t centred in the room and makes for awkward seating around it. Malhas plans to fix this. “We’re going to put a natural gas fireplace centred on the wall and get rid of the metal pipe that goes into the ceiling.” She also plans to give the homeowners more storage space via builtin shelving, as well as a music area. “She’s embarrassed by the room,” Malhas says. “It’s very dark, but it’s quite a big space so I want to make it more contemporary with a retro style.” A natural gas fireplace is both more energy-efficient and more convenient for homeowners. You no longer have to worry about power outages since the fireplace doesn’t run on electricity, and there is no more waiting for your fireplace to heat up since natural gas is available at the push of a button. There are even some models that can be pre-programmed to turn on a specific time. FortisBC is cur-
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rently offering a $300 rebate for homeowners who purchase a qualifying EnerChoice fireplace. Tolsma’s outdoor space offers plenty of scope for a makeover. The space is currently only usable in the warmer months, so she’s hoping to be able to use it year-round if she wins the contest. Among the ideas Gallop has for the yard is a hot tub with an arbor above it. “That will give them a little bit of coverage and privacy,” she says, adding that the hot tub will be heated by natural gas. Gallop also plans to include an outdoor kitchen with natural gas barbecue and a natural
gas firepit. A natural gas hot tub is a great idea for homeowners with its consistent, fast heat and automatic safety shutoff controls for added peace of mind. Swimming pools can also be heated by natural gas. FortisBC notes a natural gas barbecue can be extremely convenient for homeowners looking for fuel on demand, as they’ll never have to deal with running out of propane or charcoal. It allows people to cook with different temperatures at the same time and control the heat more easily. It also burns cleaner than other fuel sources, making it good for the environment as well. FortisBC offers an
online energy calculator that can help people compare the cost of fuel sources and their energy efficiency, demonstrating that natural gas is the most affordable choice for homeowners. Find it at fortisbc.com/ energycalculator. FortisBC natural gas customers are pay under $4 per gigajoule. For more information, visit fortisbc.com/rates. Firepits are becoming increasingly popular in outdoor spaces, especially for those who want to use their outdoor spaces for more than just the summer months. Gallop’s design features several levels to define the different spaces in the yard. It also makes the
space transition a bit better between the casual entertaining area, the hot tub and the rest of the yard. “It’s a pretty straightforward renovation,” Gallop says. “The homeowner will be very happy with it.” To vote for your favourite finalist, visit merrittherald.com and click on the Contests link. Voting is open now until Nov. 30, and every voter will be entered into a draw to win a $500 gift card toward the purchase of a natural gas appliance. For more information about natural gas in your home, visit fortisbc.com/goodforhomes. Submitted by Kerry Vital
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OUTSTANDING PIT CREW Fader Racing MECHANIC OF THE YEAR Jake Mills VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR Jake Mills, Lance MacLean, Brock Fader, Jim Fader PRESIDENT’S CHOICE Sharon Keyser, Gerry Garrett RIGHT ON TRACK Another great season of stock car racing at the Merritt Speedway wrapped up with the Merritt Stock Car Association’s annual awards banquet on Nov. 9 at the Civic Centre. (Above left) Brothers Jim (left) and Bill Fader from Merritt were mutliple award winners. Jim was one of four MSCA Volunteers of the Year while Bill, who finished second in the 6&8-cylinder Bomber class, was chosen both Most Popular and Most Sportsmanlike Male Driver. Together with Jim’s son Brock, Fader Racing was also voted Outstanding Pit Crew. (Above right) Former Merritt resident Challen Hughes (left), who currently lives in Penticton, was selected Rookie of the Year in the 4-cylinder Bomber class, as well as Most Improved Driver and Fans’ Choice. Hughes finished second in the 4-cylinder class year-end standings. Presenting the awards in both photos is Merritt Stock Car Association president Gino Boszko. Ian Webster/Herald
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Centennials’Wright makes NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary rankings, watch list By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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Merritt Centennials forward Jeff Wight is one of nine BCHL players who have made the NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary rankings and watch list leading up to the 2014 NHL entry draft. A total of 21 Canadian Junior Hockey League players from across Canada made the initial Central Scouting Service list. All 21 have been classed as C-grade prospects, meaning they would likely be selected in the fourth round or
lower in next year’s NHL entry draft, slated for June 27 to 28 at the Wells Fargo Centre in Philadelphia. The CSS preliminary list also includes players from the three Canadian major junior hockey leagues, from the United States Hockey League, the North American Hockey League, the NCAA and from Europe. Wight, 18, is the third Centennial in as many years to make the early Central Scouting list. Two years ago, defenceman Reece Willcox made the pre-
liminary rankings, while last year defenceman Dane Birks was named to the list. Willcox went on to be selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 5th round (141st overall) of the 2012 NHL entry draft. Birks was chosen by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 6th round (164th overall) of the 2013 draft. Wight and Birks recently played for Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The team won the bronze medal.
BCHL SELECTIONS Mason Blacklock, F, Vernon Vipers Alexandre Coulombe, D, Penticton Vees Alex Gillies, F, Salmon Arm Silverbacks Demico Hannoun, F, Vernon Vipers Hunter Miska, G, Penticton Vees Jack Ramsey, F, Penticton Vees Luke Ripley, D, Powell River Kings Adam Rockwood, F, Coquitlam Express Jeff Wight, F, Merritt Centennials
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Reporting to and under the direction of Chief & Council, the Finance Department Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, controlling, reporting and evaluating the overall accounting and Ànancial processes and systems, Ànancial software programs, internal controls and data security systems for the Lower Nicola Indian Band. Areas of responsibility: • Provides leadership and direction to the Lower Nicola Indian Band, ensuring proper Ànancial accounting, budgeting, reporting, monitoring and accounting processes; • Develops and implements Ànancial policies, procedures and systems to ensure timeliness and accurate reporting; • Monitors and assesses the efÀciency and effectiveness of Ànancial systems; • Prepares and presents Ànancial reports to Chief & Council and Executive Director; • Manages the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s investment funds, bank transfers, loan payments and assets; • Provdies advice and coaching to Chief & Council, Executive Director, Department Managers; • Prepares and presents an annual operating budget and capital budget to Chief & Council and Executive Director; including monthly Ànancial reports; • Provides direction, training, and assistance to Chief & Council, Executive Director and Department Managers regarding Ànancial regulations, polices, procedures and reporting guidelines; • Provides general departmental human resources management functions ; • Provides on-going liaison with federal, provincial, and external funding agencies QualiÀcations & skills: • CA, CMA or CGA designation or equivelant accounting designation with a minimum of Àve (5) years experience in a similar environment, two (2) years of which must be in a supervisory position; • Experience in a First Nations environment, including experience with funding agencies, culture, title and rights, and traditions, prefered; • Good communication, problem solving and team work skills; • The ability to adapt, undertake multiple tasks and respond to changing priorities is imperative; • Possess strong computer skills using Micro Soft products and Xyntax accounting systems; • Obtain a criminal records clearance. If you possess the necessary qualiÀcations and skills, please forward your cover letter, resume and salary expectations, in the strictest conÀdence, by November 29, 2013, to: Lower Nicola Indian Band Human Resources Department 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, B.C., V1K 0A7 Email: hrmanager@lnib.net Fax: (250) 378-6188 Please insert Finance Manager into email subject heading.
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Lower Nicola Indian Band Capital & Public Works Department Capital & Public Works OfÀcer Job Summary: The primary function of this position is to support the Public/Capital Works Manager with the LNIB’s public works operations, maintenance and repair activities, including organizing, directing and monitoring. The position is also responsible for animal control by-laws. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Public/ Capital Works Manager. Required QualiÀcations: • 2-3 years By Law Enforcement experience, preferred • Knowledge and experience in general maintenance and repair; • Knowledge and experience in the operation of equipment e.g. backhoe; • Enforce animal by-law regulations and respond to complaints concerning animals; • Possess or willing to obtain Workplace CPR, First Aid and other required training; • Good interpersonal skills to deal effectively with people; • Good communication and organizational skills; • Good computer skills, including Microsoft products, e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc. • Knowledge of general work safe procedures. • Completed WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) CertiÀcation. • Physically able to meet the demands of bending, lifting and twisting positions. • Must be self-motivated and reliable. • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. • Preferably grade 12 Graduation or equivalent. • Must have a drivers license Deadline for Application: November 29, 2013 by 4:00 pm Submit Resume and Cover Letter: Lower Nicola Indian Band Human Resources 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt BC V1K 0A7 Or: by fax (250) 378-6188 Or: by email hrmanager@lnib.net (please include job title in email subject line) For full details: see website www.lnib.net The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all those who apply; however, only qualiÀed candidates will be considered for an interview
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Misc for Rent 3 bdrm house on the Bench. $1450/mon. Avail. Dec. 2. 250-378-5276.
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Clean & quiet 2 bedrm ground level suite. Utilities incl. no laundry, no smoking. Damage deposit & references required. $800/month. Phone 250-3788363
TRIDEM WATER truck and 2007 10x30 QA shack. 2004 WS 4900 SA 120 barrel with only 115,000 kilometers. Preemissions. Recent CV. Maintenance records available. 403-340-9328.
Rooms for Rent
Trucks & Vans
Furnished room for rent $415/mon. Incl. util. Call 250378-5128
2005 Chevy Uplander van with remote start. $3900 obo 250378-5519
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CANADIAN COIN ASSOCIATION BUYING EVENT IN MERRITT THIS WEEK!
NOVEMBER 19TH - NOVEMBER 23RD @ CITY OF MERRITT CIVIC CENTER
VARIOUS ITEMS WE MAKE AN OFFER ON MAY INCLUDE:
GOLD JEWELRY
PAPER CURRENCY
FINE GOLD AND SILVER
STERLING SILVER
WE BUY GOLD
GUARANTEED PAYMENT OF OVER $1300/OZ. FOR ANY FINE GOLD PAYING FOR CANADIAN COINS DATED 1967 AND PRIOR OR AMERICAN COINS DATED 1964 AND PRIOR!
CANADIAN NICKEL
CANADIAN DIME MS-65
CANADIAN QUARTER MS-65
CANADIAN QUARTER SP-67
UP TO $75,000
UP TO $110
UP TO $850
UP TO $400
**NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY** **FREE EVALUATIONS AND ADMISSION**
GEORGE HALF DOLLAR
CANADIAN HALF DOLLAR
UP TO $55,000
UP TO $7,000
.999 FINE GOLD
CANADIAN CENTENNIAL
OLYMPIC GOLD 14K/22K
BRITISH SOVEREIGNS
1 OZ. FINE GOLD
AMERICAN GOLD $20
CANADIAN COIN
GOLD COIN
$100 OLYMPIC COIN
UP TO $6,800
KRUGERRAND
DOUBLE OLYMPIC COIN
ELIZABETH HALF DOLLAR
CANADIAN SILVER DOLLAR
UP TO $125
UP TO $12,100
NOVEMBER 19TH - NOVEMBER 23RD
TUESDAY-FRIDAY: 9:00AM-6:00PM SATURDAY: 9:00AM-4:30PM City Of Merritt Civic Center 1950 Mamette Avenue, Merritt, BC. V1K 1B8 DIRECTIONS: Located just north of the corner of Nicola Avenue and Voght Street.
*ALL VALUES ARE BASED ON CONDITION AND RARITY *
FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES PLEASE CALL: 1-800-746-0902
www.CanadianCoinAssociation.com
*COIN VALUES ARE BASED OFF THE CHARLTON COIN GUIDE *