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Drugs seized from Blair St. house, two locals arrested By Michael Potestio THE HERALD
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BUCKIN’ BRONC Logan Hodson from Telkwa, B.C. hangs on during his 79-point ride aboard The Graduate in the bareback event on Saturday at the 55th Annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo. Ky Marshall won the event on the same horse with a score of 85 on Sunday. Good-sized crowds showed up both days for the exciting rodeo action that also featured the Langley Drill Riders precision riding team and rodeo clown Jayson Charters. For a complete list of the winning cowboys and cowgirls at this year’s Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo, turn to page 17 of today’s Herald. Ian Webster/Herald
Merritt RCMP seized drugs and drug paraphernalia last week from a group of alleged drug traffickers known to locals as the Surrey Boys. Officers executed a search warrant on the home in the 1800 block of Blair Street and seized seven rocks of crack cocaine totalling 1.3 grams, six 100-milligram capsules of morphine and 14.5 grams of marijuana, Const. Derrick Francis told the Herald. Other items taken included crack pipes with cocaine residue as well as packaging material. Two men from Merritt and a man from Kelowna were arrested and released on a promise to appear. They are scheduled to be in court on Dec. 10 in Merritt, Francis said, adding RCMP are recommending charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking. Francis said the federal Crown will review the information he sends them and will determine if charges will be
laid. “They’re not officially charged yet,” he said. “Our federal Crown will make that decision so it could go anywhere from federal Crown saying, ‘there’s no charge here’ to all of them going to trial and wherever that takes us.” Francis said this drug activity involves suppliers from the Lower Mainland feeding dealers in Merritt small amounts of drugs to sell. “Part of the problem that we run into here is that we have people from the Lower Mainland almost exclusively bringing the drugs up and what they’re doing is drip-feeding our locals. They don’t trust them with a lot of product because the people tend to be users as well [as dealers].” Francis said the Surrey Boys is a group the Merritt RCMP has been investigating since he started at the detachment. This group of people is not classified as an organized crime group under the Criminal Code, he said. Francis said it is a struggle to monitor these transient traf-
fickers because they move from house to house. “If we were investigating them in one spot, they just move to another spot, and what they’ve been doing recently is using the homes of some of our local drug addicts,” Francis said. These dealers will move in with an addict and sell drugs out of the addict’s home, taking advantage of the person’s addiction, Francis said. Francis said the search was prompted by calls from residents in the neighbourhood expressing concerns that drug activity was going on at the house. “As a result of that, we began an investigation that led me to believe that there was drug trafficking going on in the residence as well,” Francis said. One of the tell-tale signs for police is if there are many visitors to a residence that doesn’t have a registered business licence, which this house did not. Francis said police encourage the public to continue reporting any concerns of drug trafficking to them.
City plans talks with ministers at UBCM conference By Michael Potestio THE HERALD
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A group from city hall will be in Vancouver later this month to ensure Merritt stays on the radar of the provincial government. The mayor, MLA Jackie Tegart and a group of councillors — including Mike Goetz, Dave Baker,
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to give her an update on what’s happening in Merritt, the city’s needs and to thank her for the province’s past support. Roline said most meetings will continue ongoing talks the city has been having with various ministries. “We’ve been going down there each year and talking to the different ministries that
have any connection to the things that we’re working on in Merritt,” Roline said, noting they will have almost all new ministers to talk with. The main goal of the meetings is to make inroads with the government and ensure the new ministers know Merritt and don’t lose sight of the city’s projects and initiatives,
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changes in Merritt’s population size and its demographics. Social services, mental health services and probation services are all needed again, Roline said. “Small portions of them have come back but we still need more,” Roline said, noting Merritt had poor socioeconomic rankings in
the latest B.C. statistics report. “The only way you can improve those is if you have the right support systems in place,” she said. Roline said Merritt used to have a probation office and a Ministry of Social Services office — now located in Kamloops.
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Collectors gathering for annual show By Emily Wessel THE HERALD
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For local electrical wire insulator collector Bob Scafe, the draw of collecting isn’t the value in his 7,000-strong insulator collection. It’s the value he finds in the people he meets and the stories they share. Scafe, 74, has been collecting the glass and ceramic insulators from around the world since 1996. The first one to catch his attention was on the east side of Manning Park. “We were in a little rest area. There was a pole down and there were a few insulators just like this,” he said, indicating a glass one about six inches high. “As Bev [his wife] says, I’m a bit like a crow. If it’s bright and shiny, I’m attracted. About an hour later we were in Princeton, and I found a couple of little purple insulators. They were $7 each so I grabbed them, and
I was hooked. That was all it took.” Bob and Bev Scafe spent years as an insulator collecting team, climbing telephone poles to take the unused insulators. Bob would climb, and Bev would catch the loot. Members of his collection come in just about every colour on the spectrum and range in size and weight, from just two inches tall to heavy-duty, two-footlong stacks of glass plates. Scafe said he can’t pinpoint what he finds so appealing about the insulators themselves. “They just simply appeal to me. I realize there’s a lot of history involved in them and once you get into it, you only then begin to realize how much history. They were totally different from coins and stamps,” he said. Insulators were originally invented in the 1840s to prevent electricity from travelling down telegraph
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poles and being lost in the ground. In 1876, they were adapted to telephone poles to prevent electricity loss. The size of each insulator relates to the voltage it is capable of handling. Scafe’s collection stays on display in the yard, which he said is uncommon for collectors. “People love to be able to come and see them sitting out
here. They’re built for the weather. They sit out there on the poles, and that’s what they’re all about,” he said. The couple has been hosting their show since they moved to Merritt in 2004 and before that at their home in Fort Langley. The Scafes will be hosting their friends from around North America and the world on the week-
end, including a collector from England who’s taking his third trip to the Scafes’ show and another collector from San Diego. A collector from Hungary Bob traded with came to visit in 2006 and is planning his return trip in 2016. About 10 of their visitors are even staying for the following weekend to celebrate the couple’s 50th anniversary.
No matter how big or impressive his collection grows, both Bob and Bev agree the best thing about the hobby is the interesting people it connects them with. “It sounds trite to say it, but these people are friends for life,” Bob said. The show is open to the public this weekend at 3045 Spanish Creek Place off of Coldwater Road.
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Transition housing, city intersection on city’s UBCM agenda From Page 1 “Merritt does deserve these things. Our taxpayers here pay the same as somebody sitting in Kamloops paying taxes. We all pay the same rate, but we don’t get the same level of services,” Roline said. She said she believes Merritt is being shortchanged when it comes to these services and deserves its fair share. Roline said there is a need for different types of housing in Merritt, such as transition housing, shelters and affordable housing, which will be discussed with Housing Minister Rich Coleman. With Health Minister Terry
Lake, Roline said they will discuss inequalities in medical services for Merrittonians, such as the requirement to travel to Kelowna or Kamloops if in need of a medical specialist at times when a specialist is not visiting Merritt. With Forests Minister Steve Thomson, Roline said they will discuss the city’s application to purchase 10 acres of Crown land in the Bench area. She said they will also discuss the Gateway 286 project, which has been stalled for the last 10 years. That project involves the application for 200 acres of land near the B.C. Visitor Centre in Merritt by local First Nations
bands. The city is a partner in the venture and would supply services to the area as it’s within city limits. The project would see residential and retail development near the B.C. Visitor Centre. With Transportation Minister Todd Stone, they will discuss the need for upgrades to Nicola Avenue as well as needed improvements to the Voght Street and Nicola Avenue intersection, which Roline said the city cannot afford on its own. She said they’d also like to discuss any plans to make Nicola Avenue a complete four-lane stretch of road. “As Merritt’s getting busier, our
corridors are getting much, much busier and we have to start looking at some solutions,” Roline said. She said the province would be restricted in the potential expansion of the road at the Coldwater interchange as it goes through First Nations land, though any amount of expansion would help. Roline said when it comes to these types of meetings, you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. “Ministries respond much differently when you’re going there, informing and gently asking; much better than [if] you go down there and you’re demanding,” Roline said.
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Sidewalks for pedestrians only: bylaw report The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regular council meeting agenda from Aug. 27. July 2013 Bylaw Report Unsightly properties July was hot and dry overall with weed growth on property and in our alleys, challenging the time resources of the bylaw office. There were 23 new order to comply files opened with a larger number waiting to be addressed. Compliance by homeowners has been very good in most cases, leaving only a few that require closer attention or continued encouragement.
Needless to say, the unsightliness of properties in Merritt remains an issue and a priority for the bylaw office. The city will continue to work with homeowners and property owners who choose to allow their properties to become unsightly and affect the safety, esthetics and property values in their surrounding neighbourhoods. It should be noted that a high percentage of these orders to comply are tended to by the homeowners or property owners themselves. As many of these files are concluded, many more are added to the list. In the city of Merritt, there is no area immune
from the hazards or esthetically displeasing appearance of unsightly properties. This office has taken a zero-tolerance policy to unsightly properties within the city of Merritt and as they are found, we will vigorously pursue files to conclusions. Downtown core foot patrol Downtown core foot patrol continues to have a positive effect on the downtown core of our community. Bicycle and skateboard issues have been reduced considerably. However, as the biking and skateboard season approaches, the bylaw office will step up education
and enforcement in our downtown core. Enforcement of the two-hour parking limit in our downtown core continues to be challenging for the bylaw office in terms of available time resources. With the addition of the new part-time bylaw officer on the weekends, the message will get out. Bylaw continues to educate and warn cyclists and skateboarders that city sidewalks are for pedestrians only. The message is polite but clear: there is no cycling, skateboarding or inline skating on our downtown sidewalks. Ticketing In the month of
July, the bylaw office issued 26 tickets. Eighteen were for parking issues in our city and eight were for watering contrary to restrictions. The high number of parking tickets in July can be attributed to an increased number of out-of-town guests not realizing where they were required to park, with many of those tickets issued as warnings. Once again, this office looks at ticketing as a last resort; education is the primary tool that will continue to be used in order to achieve compliance. This office continues to anticipate larger numbers of tickets issued resulting from the city’s new
bylaw officer working 20 hours on the weekends. Saturday and Sunday have been a problem, especially
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CPO reports successful August The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regular city council meeting agenda from Aug. 27. Community Policing Report Speed Watch August was another successful month for Speed Watch. A total of 34 volunteer hours were contributed in the month of June, for a total of six deployments. Particular excitement has been generated by the recent “three strikes, you’re out” deployment. This involves two separate
Speed Watch volunteer deployments on the same stretch of road, followed by a third which is staffed by RCMP members. If motorists have not adjusted their behaviours by the third check spot, they get ticketed. While many tickets were handed out from the direction opposite to the Speed Watch volunteers, no motorists went through the progressive check spots without adjusting their behaviours. Thus, the awareness program appears to be highly effective. August’s three strikes deployment
included representation from CVSE and First Nations Policing as well as RCMP highway patrol members. Social planning council Housing task group: meetings are underway in preparation and planning for the upcoming cold weather season. The group also mobilized volunteers to assist with the Highland Valley Copper open house in early August. This work led to a donation to the Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society.
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Merritt Integration Project: the group has been tasked with identifying priorities for focus, going forward, from the list of topics identified in recent breakout group sessions. Although the group initially proceeded with the intention to identify three areas of focus, housing was the common denominator. Given that the group acknowledged the complex and multifaceted nature of the issue, it has taken the decision to focus exclusively on the housing/homelessness issue going forward.
Initial discussions on the way to proceed began at the July meeting and continued in August.
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Breaking the silence on suicide It’s an issue that affects every community but people are still reluctant to talk about it — but social agencies in Merritt and the Nicola Valley are trying to start the discussion. Tuesday marks World Suicide Prevention Day, and these groups are teaming up to help break the silence with an informative and commemorative event at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology. Mary Ramsey, a mental health counsellor for Interior Health, said the stigma around
suicide is a barrier for people who need help. “Sometimes there’s shame about even talking about it and it gets in the way of people reaching out for help, but also for people who’ve lost people to suicide. That really gets in the way of the grieving process, too,” Ramsey said. The event features a PowerPoint presentation, a short video presentation, a panel discussion, information booths, and an opportunity to share experiences. There will be a shoe
collection called Soles to Remember Souls, which symbolizes that people who’ve lost loved ones to suicide don’t have to walk alone. The shoes are donated to a local charity. Ramsey also made an oversized kite for the event. “On the tail of that, it’s going to have these angel cut-outs that people can put names of people they’ve lost and we can attach that to the tail. The kite has been a symbol of World Suicide Prevention Day, that piece of connection
and loss.” Ramsey said a few of the organizers set up a kiosk outside of Coopers for last year’s World Suicide Prevention Day, which inspired them to hold a bigger event. “It was interesting, the number of people who, in such a public setting, would stop and talk about their experiences,” she said. The event comes about four months after area organizations inked a child and youth suicide prevention protocol that outlines how the organizations can work
together to prevent and reduce the risk of suicide among youth. “I think the timing is right for just getting the awareness out there and to keep that awareness piece, because awareness is prevention too. We have lost a lot of people in this community to suicide,” she said. The event ends with a candlelight vigil that includes reading out the names of those lost to suicide attached to the kite. It runs from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 10 at NVIT with doors opening a half-hour early.
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WorkBC is holding a two-day job fair with at least 20 vendors from Merritt and Kamloops next Wednesday and Thursday. Danica Vere, WorkBC job developer and life skills facilitator, said the job fair will run each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Merritt Civic Centre.
Schools such as NVIT, Spott Shaw College, Thompson Rivers University as well as two consolidation companies will be there. A construction union conglomerate, which services northern B.C., will be on hand as well, Vere said. All three banks in Merritt will be at the job fair along with two insurance companies, and various industries from around Merritt will be
represented. Vere said for anyone looking for a job, the WorkBC job fair is the place to go as they have employers eager to hire people willing to stay in Merritt. “As much as it’s a job fair, it’s also a career fair,” she said. “We’re hoping the industries will be coming in and explaining what future positions they have available, so those going to school
can make sure they’re customizing their education to the jobs that will be available in the Merritt area.” Vere said when it comes to the job market, “Merritt is very diverse” with a “transient” community. “We want to try and get that stability within Merritt. We want to be able to show that there is a future to Merritt in the careers that are available,” Vere said.
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HERALD OPINION A salute to teachers and all they bring — even the welts By Christopher Foulds
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It was while turned around in my desk, chatting with the guy behind me, that the soft, tri-striped eraser with the rock-hard back side arced through the classroom air, split two rows of desks, zoomed up the aisle and landed with a thud right behind my ear. That eraser left the hand of one of the best teachers I have ever had, Mr. Gladman, and I can still feel that Grade 6 welt today. It’s a feeling associated with the very best of my school days. Grade 6 was a year of firsts —first crushes, first overnight field trips, first rollerskating trips and first teacher who made a serious impression on students. Mr. Gladman wasn’t much older than us (at least he didn’t seem that much older) and was, therefore, seen as an almost contemporary in the teaching fraternity that had, until Grade 6, us looking at teachers as though they were all standing on the very cliff of retirement. Not Mr. Gladman, or “Bags,” as we called him. He was cool. He would teach in very different ways. He knew how to help you find your passion among the subjects. He would spend all lunch hour in the classroom, debating sports with the students. He would stay long after the final bell, talking about life or playing floor hockey with us until the janitors kicked us out of the gym. And, yes, he would deftly utilize chalkboard erasers, or dense textbooks, or taped-up wads of paper as aerial weapons when the boys among us insisted on not listening during a lesson.
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MICHAEL POTESTIO Merritt MINUTE If you saw Tuesday’s Merritt Herald, you might have noticed someone familiar on the front page. Yes, that elbow and ear were mine. As a reporter, I observe and report, sometimes in a unique way.
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I was following up on a story of the trend police in B.C. are noticing where more and more people are driving under the influence of drugs other than alcohol. With that, I’d like to thank Merritt RCMP’s Dave Fahlman for inviting me to the station to see first-hand how the Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) works. It’s always a bonus when things come together naturally for a story and I get to experience something new. It’s one of the parts of this job I love. With the rest of the editorial department of the Herald (being Emily), I went to the police station to take the SFST. Sober, of course. I admit I was nervous about taking the test. But, then again,
after years of schooling, those pre-test jitters are pretty much innate no matter what. At the start of the test, Fahlman told me to put my feet together with my hands at my sides. My initial jitters made that part take a couple tries, but I quickly figured it out. A shaky start and the test has not even started. “He didn’t drive here, did he?” Fahlman joked. The test involves three components, which test things such as involuntary eye movement and impaired balance and coordination. Tracking an object with your eyes, walking a straight line and balancing on one foot are what it takes to pass. I expected the stereotypical touching the tip of your nose
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with your finger and saying the alphabet backwards — the latter of which I would find difficult even sober. Fahlman walked me through the SFST, explaining what each component is designed to test, and, being sober and despite my shaky start, I passed with flying colours. After taking the test for myself, I can say it is an easy one — unless you are impaired. It was obvious anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol would show signs of impairment, but of course, that’s why the test exists. Passing this test is simple, because there’s just one key piece of information you need to study in order to pass. Drive sober.
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YOUR OPINION Lessons from bygone school days still stick From Page 6 Back then, we accepted the brief pain from a Gladman missile as the price to pay for goofing off; today, such acts would likely result in court hearings — reason No. 546 why things were so much better then than now.... This week marks the start of the 2013-2014 school year. For kids, summer is done and it’s time to get those brains working again. For parents, it can be time to remember the Mr. Gladmans of our youth, those special teachers whose remarkable gift in the classroom remains fresh in our minds decades after the fact. Is there another profession in which the talent and passion of those employed can have such a significant and lasting impact shaping lives? So, in honour of this, the real start to the year, a salute to the teachers who stay with me yet: • To Ms. Wood, my Grade 1 teacher, my firstever teacher, who introduced a boy of six to his first rapid heartbeat. Ms. Wood, you see, had only recently been crowned Miss Abbotsford. • To Mrs. Martens, my Grade 4 teacher who perfected the schoolmarm look and who shared my love for zany BCTV weatherman Norm Grohman, often interrupting a math lesson to share laughs about the previous night’s News Hour antics of Crazy Norm. • To Mr. Anderson, my Grade 7 teacher who may have been almost as hockeycrazy as us boys and who had a heart of gold. It was
he who palmed the slip of paper bearing the name of the girl with whom I was madly in love, holding the piece of paper to the end as students pulled names for Christmas gifts — and dropping it into the empty hat when I was to pick the final name. • To Mr. Stewart, the legendary librarian/gym teacher/basketball coach of the Fraser Valley who would constantly bring out newspapers for my Grade 8 mind to read and read and read. • To Mr. Toews, a high school teacher who could barely smile and rarely laugh, but whose strict teaching style was so good that, today, 27 years later, I still know all the details of Louis Riel and the Red River Rebellion courtesy of an inventive system of organizing the issues involved (language, religion, racism, etc.) into a neat little poem. • To Mr. Ratzlaff, whose unbridled passion for history was as addictive as crack, whose teaching style was so energetic one was exhausted when the bell rang. On Jan. 28, 1986, on the morning the space shuttle Challenger exploded, history was my first class and Mr. Ratzlaff suspended the usual lesson and sat at the edge of his desk, just talking with his students about the tragedy. I think he did that all day. To these teachers and all others whose marks on this world — via lesson plans and airborne projectiles — live on in the minds and bodies of kids of all ages, welcome to a new school year.
Where’s the bowl? Dear Editor, As concerned as I am about overgrown weeds and the pointless banter over the state of the Coldwater Hotel, I really just wanted to ask something. I’ve only been local to Merritt for about a year and I’m curious to know what exactly it would take to get the city to take another look at its skatepark. City council forked over the money to pave the adjacent lot (which was perfectly functional), and yet the park itself leaves something to be desired. I actually noticed someone tagged the words “Where’s the bowl?” on the transition on the west side. Come to think of it, there were two skateparks where I came from, and neither had as much graffiti painted on it as ours and neither one of them was next to the RCMP station. Just something to think about, guys. Brandon Harris Merritt
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DAVID L. BROWN Managing YOUR MONEY Have you ever met an ‘average person’? Neither have I. But, for the sake of argument, let’s say you’re the ‘average Canadian’ and you’re getting an inheritance. If so, that inheritance is not likely to be large. To help you make the most of that inheritance, here are some suggestions you may find helpful: Understand what you’re getting Is your inheritance in cash or investments that are liquid? Maybe you’ll be receiving tangible assets such as land, buildings or art that may take time to sell or that you will want to retain. Has the inheritance been bequeathed directly to you or will it be held in a trust that you do not control? Stop and take stock Draw up a budget
of your immediate income needs and your future income and capital needs based on your goals and dreams. Ensure proper asset allocation – meaning that money you need in the near future should not be placed in an investment that locks it in for a long time or that would be subject to redemption fees should you need the funds before the ‘locked-in’ period expires. Repay nondeductible debt Use some or all of your inheritance to repay debt on which the loan interest is not tax deductible. Start with debt that carries the highest loan interest rate. Top it up If you have investments held within RRSPs or TFSAs with unused carry-forward room, fill it up. Send your inheritance to school Contribute to investments held within RESPs to pay for your children’s expensive (and necessary) postsecondary education.
Invest in your retirement/estate Look carefully at such tax-advantage wealth accumulation vehicles such as Corporate Class Mutual Funds (that allow you to switch between different investments without triggering capital gains at the time of the switch) and Permanent Life Insurance (if you need it) which could provide tax-free funds at a critical time or a source of investment income to replace an income that is no longer there. Know your relationship rules In many provinces, gifts and inheritances are exempt in the case of separation or divorce. But – if you invest your inheritance in joint names with your partner or in a family home or cottage, or use the funds to pay down debt on jointly held property and then separate, the assets may become fully sharable. You may want to keep property and other investments separate from other family investments/ assets. What you do with your inheritance is up to you, but to be
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Here H ere we e are are, th the ssummer mmer er iiss o over, er an and the kids are back to school. Soon enough there will be frost and snow with winter. But Àrst, let us be thankful for what we have. Our gardens have nice, fresh fruit and vegetables, it is warm and we have a peaceful place to live. These are things that many do not have. Let us look at what is going on in the world. Jesus said, talking of the end time, “...as it was in the days of Noah…”. So we ask, “What was it like in the days of Noah?” The Bible says that the earth was Àlled with violence, and men’s hearts were evil continually. Let’s look at the gun violence we have today, especially in the U.S., where I live now. People are buying guns by the thousands. People are looking for “protection” and expect a gun to provide that protection. Our children then have access to these guns, but are not being educated correctly about them. Video games are teaching our children that guns are for killing others. Violence is everywhere. Even the sports we play are getting more and more aggressive, as we are noticing with all of the concussions our players are suffering from.
The Psalmist said, “...great peace have they that love law, nothing shall offend them.” So, that tells me that real peace does not come from the number of guns I have but from the law. Do we have the law of God in our hearts? God’s law talks of obedience and love for God. God is Love. When the church had been organized, God, through His spokesperson, Ellen White, gave health instructions to His people. For God loves His people, and He wants them to be happy and healthy. In order to be happy, we need to be healthy. God, through Moses, in the Old Testament, gave health instructions to His people. He instructed them to only eat meat that came from grass-fed animals that have split hooves; this included all cattle, sheep, goats, moose, deer, elk and caribou. Of all these animals, it does not include the horse, because they do not have split hooves. It included all grass eating fowl as well as Àsh. God knows best, for He created the animals, and He wants you and me to be healthy. We want to be healthy too. Have a good week.
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Art show brings three local artists together By Michael Potestio THE HERALD
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The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is opening its new exhibition Colour and Contour: Landscape and Living Creatures on Canvas with a reception at the Courthouse Art Gallery tomorrow evening. The show, which features paintings by Libby Dybikowski, functional art and pottery by Carole Jackson, and ceramic sculptures by John Yellowlees, runs until Oct. 5. All three artists reside in the Nicola Valley, Dybikowski told the Herald. Dybikowski said her style of painting leans on the bold side, as she uses a lot of colour in her work and enjoys painting horses. “I like to paint horses in motion and I don’t worry too much about having them totally, proportionally correct,” Dybikowski said, adding she has a horse of her own and loves to watch them. She said she’s also painted aspen trees for the gallery.
Dybikowski said the contour aspect of the Colour and Contour exhibit should be credited to the pottery work of Carole Jackson. Dybikowski described Jackson’s work as “livable art” as she does small pieces that can be used in a person’s house. Yellowlees said he enjoys ceramics because he gets to work with his hands and create three dimensional art. Dybikowski said Yellowlees will be showing “ceramic sculptures of horses in a very modern motif ” at the gallery. Yellowlees said that means the art will take the form of a horse but it won’t necessarily be a sculpture of the animal. For example, one sculpture has a fleurde-lis imposed on it, Yellowlees said. The theme of his horses is “Caligula’s dream.” He said he usually creates vessels (bowls, for example) but this is the first time he has done a ceramic sculpture of a horse.
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Valley talent focus of exhibit From Page 9 “It’ll be a very lively show, I suspect,” Dybikowski said. Dybikowski said a lot of her inspiration for paintings comes from the Nicola Valley. She said she hopes those who come to the gallery find some piece of art they can relate to and become regular patrons of the art gallery. It’s a fun place to visit,” Dybikowski said. She said she’s only been painting for the past three years after a 50-year hiatus from painting that began when she was 12. “I’m very passionate about it. It’s something that has really grown on me,” Dybikowski said about her painting. Dybikowski told
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show for about a year. “I’m very fortunate that the two artists who have come in to support me in this — John Yellowlees and Carole Jackson — do
very complementary work,” Dybikowski said. The gallery’s opening party will run from 4 to 6 p.m. and visitors will be able to meet the three featured artists.
The schools at the job fair will be talking about tourism courses they offer as this year’s tourism season winds down. “When the hotels [and] B.C. tourism all start doing their hiring practices, we’ve got them ready. They’re not looking outside the Merritt area and we’ve got the qualified people right here for it,” Vere said. Vere said the gas stations along Voght Street, Wal-Mart and Extra Foods are constantly looking to fill positions. Also, WorkBC will have computers available to help job seekers fine tune their resumes. “We’re also going to have an instructor on hand to help you with any interview skills,” Vere said, adding the event will cover how to prepare answers for interviews as well.
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$212,000
M3974
• Amazing waterfront .76 acre lot • Located in a desirable area in • a quiet cul-de-sac • Around 260 ft of River frontage
$175,500
M3966
• 247’ lake front w/winding trail to
• All new fencing, Creek and more
$199,000
M3832
• Great views of valley & water below
$211,000
Estates
$205,000
$179,000
M3906
• Nicola Lakeshore Estates
• Beautiful southern views
• Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2
• Backs on to Crown Land
• Tons of recreation to choose from!!
• 1.44 acre,Approx, 295 ft riverfront • Walking distance to downtown • Gorgeous views of mtns/ranchland
$134,900
M3898
• One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola • Level,in incredibly quiet location • Good Water, HST paid
$85,000
$149,900
• Easy access w/ paved roads
$100,000
M3495
• Good sized lot,Ok for double wide • City services @ prop line
$79,000 • Beautiful river view • Nice, quiet neighborhood
• Quality builder available
• Close to downtown
$79,000
M3534
M3857
$382,000
$388,000
M3993
• 4 Lrg Suites, Close toD/Town • Double Lot, Great Location M3863
• Prime Bench Location!! • 2 level superior home • 4 BR up, 2 down home • Great views over city
$379,000
L3987
• Desirable bungalow! • 3 bedrooms, 2 bath • Private backyard w/ pool • Full basement w/ dbl carport
• New amazing, 3BR, 2 Baths • 9 ft.ceilings, large bright design • Full unfinished basement • Quality built & Home warranty
$370,000
$364,000
M3994
E RIC P NEW GST l c in
D SOL
• Most amazing views, huge shop • Updated, one level home • Near Mamette Lake M3801
• Beautiful sprawling rancher • Nicola River frontage • Mature shade trees • Located in quiet cul-de-sac
$349,000
• New amazing w/3 BR, 2 Bath
• Immaculate 3 bed plus den • Motivated quick possession • Quality appl.-amazing Kitch • C/Air, Gas F/P, U/G sprinklers
• Lrg 4 BR, 3 bath family home + • 2 bedroom suite, own laundry • Skylights, A/C, U/G sprinklers • Oversized double garage
• Large 7 BR, 4 ½ bath home
• 9 ft ceilings, large bright design
• Well maintained 3 BR,2 bath Rancher • Lrg open kitchen, vaulted ceilings • A/C, gas F/P, RV parking
$334,000
$334,900
$332,000
$331,000
$329,000
• Rancher w/ Amazing kitchen
L3980
M3848
E MPES I L G AK L
• 4 BR family home, Bench Location
• New roof, recent H/W & Boiler • LR w/Japanese Cherry HW Floors • 5 BR, 3 Bath main part of home • + 2 BR suite at ground level • Gazebo, Hot Tub, Pool & more! • Mstr BR, ensuite has jetted tub
• Year round residence • 4 bed, 2 bath main home • 2 acres private lot w/ extra’s • Guest cottage w/ tons of parking
$299,000
$289,000
M3893
CED U D RE
$299,000
M3984
M3946
M3859
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L3989
M3964
• Immaculate, In great park in Merritt M3847 • Bright & Open design w/ Skylights • 2 BD, Sundeck, Garden shed incl
$79,900
• Potential legal suite • Plus In-law suite on main M3862
• Family home 4 BR, 3 Bath • Plus 2 bedroom suite • Rear deck with BBQ hookup • Family area, cul-de-sac street
• New 3 BR Rancher • Master has ensuite + W/I closet • Kitchen has pantry & island • Low E windows, central A/C
M3885
$325,000
$312,000 Inc Gst
M3961
• Deluxe Bare land strata • 2 bed, 2 bath rancher • New roof in 2010 • C/air, C/vac & much more!
$282,000
• 1500 sq.ft./ floor, wheelchair access • Top floor, 1 office, mini kitch & Bth • Backyard fenced, Ramps both sides
M3999
$275,000
M3903
• 2 bdrm bungalow in popular strata • No kids, no rentals & self managed • New roof, carpet & paint
$39,900
$269,000
M3834
• Very nice 4 BR, 2 Bth family home • New furnace, roof and gutters • Updated main Bth- Private backyard
• Nicely finished 3 BR, home • 1.89 acre property, fenced • Garden w/small greenhouse • Garage w/ power, hay barn
$264,900
$259,900
M3945
E MPES I L G AK L
D SOL
• Completely Replumbed,& New HW tank • 3 Bed, 2 Bath rancher M3976 • Appliances included
D SOL
M3917
D SOL
• Nice 3 Bedroom rancher • Close to school & shopping • Separate living & family room • 16x20 detached garage
• Cozy, 1 bed cottage w/loft • 2 acres, fully fenced • Huge deck w/lovely Lk view • Year round recreation
• Quick possession! • 4 bed, 3 bath family home • Fresh paint, some new flooring • Lrg sundeck, landscaped yard
• Great Buy! Below assessed Value
• All services are u/g & at lot line
• Bench Location 4 BR, 2 Bath home • HW floors,vinyl windows on main • Potential legal suite, potential 5th BR
$67,000
$244,900
$243,000
$239,000
$230,000
$219,000
• Build your dream home
• Walking trails & shopping nearby
• Quality builder available
$70,000
M3844
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
M3758
M3981
M3865
M3968
M3995
L3978
• 3 Bed, 2 ½ Bath townhouse • Gas fireplace in living room • Separate dinning & kitch nook • Nice kitchen cabinets
• 1.6 acres on Kane Valley Road
• Collect rental income from both
• Spacious main floor w/2 piece Bth • Ensuite in master bedroom • Laundry room upstairs
$209,000
$199,900
$199,000
$190,000
• 2 single family homes on Lrg lots
M3947
M3936
M3962
• 3 level, 3 bedroom log home
• Approx 15 acres of prime dev. prop • Current zoning I3 w/portion in ALR M3953 • Subdivision potential
• Upgrades to H/W tank & more!
$499,000
• New residential lots in nice area
L3873
• Located in quiet cul-de-sac
Dining • Wonderful Views, good sized lot • Build your own dream home
$60,500
• 9.62 property, fenced pasture
• 4 Plex – Investors, lots of parking
• Located on nice quiet street • 5 Bed, 3 bath incl. ensuite • Granite countertops, Central air • Tile & laminate flooring, 5 Appl.
• Views of the Nicola Valley
• Easy acess to new Retail and
$399,000
M3972
• Modular home, 3 BR, 2Bth
• Quality built, 4 bed, 3 bath • Open design- C/air, C/vac • H/E Pacific Energy wood stove • Fully fenced, U/G sprinklers
M3707
• Desirable Nicola Wynd Dev.
M3908, M3910, M3911
$399,888
• 2 city water & sewage hookups
• Nice lot for your dream home
M3909
M3913
• Riverfront Acreage,
• Extra large double lot
• Desirable Nicola Wynd Dev.
$79,000
M3996
• Great well, 60 us gpm,
M3749
• Mountain view in a quiet area M3827
$429,000
$365,000
• Absolutely lovely 2+ acres
M3940
$435,000
• In-law suite w/ wood stove
• Beautiful 5 BR family home • 4 Bath, ensuite w/ jetted tub • 2 bedroom in-law suite • 2 Covered decks
• Amazing Lake View lots
• Fishing,Hiking,water-sports& more
$170,000
• Great views, 5 acre parcel
M3603
• Comm.water in place,power@lot line M3728
• One of Merritt’s finest • residential neighborhoods! • Immaculately maintained • Gorgeous panoramic views
• 24 acres, beautiful SS Valley • Treed lot, very private, easy access • Many potential building sites • Hydro & phone lines to prop line
• Phase 1 of Nicola Lakeshore
site
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M3914 & M3915
• Fully serviced incl curbs/ storm drain
$57,000
M3692
COMMERCIAL LOTS • Sunvalley Court-2 BR, 2 Bth T/ home • End unit-includes all appliances • 24 hour notice required
• One of a kind in downtown • Well know location • Potential dev. opportunties • Insurance office across the lane • Adjacent to city’s only Drycleaners • Bring your building plans
$85,900
M3935
$85,000
M3942
$194,000
M3741
• Beautiful Heritage Charmer • 3 BD,2 Bth, shop & RV parking • U/G sprinklers for amazing gardens • A/C & security system
$187,950
M3958
• Immaculate 2 Bdrm rancher • Cute as a button! • Gardener’s paradise • 1 car detached garage
• Nice 3 Bedroom Rancher • with finished basement • Lrg Bedrooms- open design • Large fenced yard
$184,500
$183,000
M3998
LOGAN LAKE LOTS AND ACREAGE • Creek flows thru entire acreage
• Start planning for your retirement
• Great location nr Tunkwa Lake
• 40 acres with flowing creek
• 153 acres of Farm land
• Enjoy the great outdoors
$358,000
M3930
• Build your dream home • 30 min drive to Kamloops • Invest today in growing community
$44,000
$198,500
M3929
• Sunny lot on Calcite drive
• Cozy 2 BD rancher, fenced back yard • Wood stove, metal shed & Shop • Water, gas, sewer to lot line • Front yard has Garlic and Herb bed M3931 M3884 $43,000 • Great Investment & views
$169,000
M3886
• Nice 3 BR, 2 full baths, half duplex • 1 car attached garage & fenced yard • New roof ’07, Large Master BR.
$169,000
M3852
• 3 Bed , 2 Bath home • Currently set up as duplex • Back unit has 2 Bedrooms • Comes with appl. in both suites
$167,000
M3983
• Very large 2 bedroom rancher
M3969
• Solid 4 BR, 2 storey home • Lrg rec room down, LR upstairs • Many extra rooms, plus ensuite • New furnace,plumbing upgrades • Wonderful gardens & green space • Detached garage/shop
• 55 plus buyer at McCallum Gardens • 2 BR and Den w/ central air • Wonderful views of Nicola River
• Immaculate, move-in ready • 2 BR, 2 Bath adult townhome • New paint throughout • Nice backyard patio
• 2 Bed home across from old • Collett ranch- great views • New roof 2007- newer furnace • Private, totally fenced backyard
$181,000
$180,000
$176,000
$169,000
M3950
$180,000
L3986
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M3920
• New 2 bed, 2 bath Apartment • Bright open design • Kitchen w/ lrg center island • Laundry room in unit
• Close to downtown core
$164,000
$159,000
M4001
L3979
M3963
• Nice 3 BR, 2 full Bath, 1/2 duplex • Fam Room on Main w/2 BRs, Kitch • And L.R. on 2nd storey, Fenced yard
• Great investment property
M3960
$159,000
M3851
• Lrg commercial area approx 6500 sf • Located in downtown core • Roof HVAC, w/roll down sec. door
$440,000
M3779
• Lrg commercial space in Merritt • 12,000 Sq Ft, has 6 HVAC’s • Lease rate, $6.00 per Sq Ft • Also available for Sale
$725,000
M3949
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• Bright, quiet strata retirement home • Wheelchair accessible • 2 large bedrooms, 5 piece Bath
• 3 Bedroom rancher • Newer flooring in kitchen • all bedrooms& livingroom • Yard is fully fenced
$156,900
M3973
$155,000
M3833
• 2+ bdrm home on a good sized • Rev prop, Lvgrm, kitchen on main lot • Upper flr has 3 bdrms & full bath • Open plan for kitchen, DR & LR • Vinyl windows, fully fenced • Fully fenced yard & lots of front yd parking
$103,000
M3823
$99,900
M3871
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• New laminate flooring
• Quiet location, lots of parking
• Unique layout that awaits your touch • 2 lots, 2 titles • Detached double garage
$139,000
$128,000
$112,000
• Upgrades to roof & electric
M3933
• 2 bedrooms in strata building
• Great investment property
• Central location, Laminate floors
• New laminate flooring
• New roof in 2010
$76,900
M3486
M3792
• Good for revenue or first timer M3877
• Newer furnace, H/W tank
• Don’t Rent when you can own! • 1 bed, lrg rooms & updates • Includes fridge and stove • Well maintained building
• Ground level entry and parking • Open design living room& kitchen • All electric heat and hotwater
$74,000
$69,995
$69,900
M3934
M3992
M3955
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• Famous Mile high Resort • Attractive, cozy & affordable • Wood stove & open floor plan • Start planning for the good life!
• Pet friendly 3 bed home • New roof, flooring & more! • Private backyard • Backs onto Greenbelt
• Live in Luxury!! • 4 Br, 3000+ sq ft home • His and hers walk in closets • Central A/C, Central Vac.
• 2,630 sq.ft Log home on 2.15 acres • Luxurious 3 BR Custom Log • 6 bedrooms, 2 1/2 Bathrooms Home • Laundry on main, Games room- • W/out basement, sundeck and more! Resort style Atmosphere- Mile High!
$287,000
$192,700
$479,888
$375,000
M4006
• Nice 2 Bedroom Condo
LOGAN LAKE, BC
MERRITT, LIST W NE
• 2 possible 3 BR Rancher
M4005
M3971
M3894
$349,900
M3952
• Outstanding views, lots of privacy • Nearly 20 acres, all new fencing • 3 BR, 2 Bath Home, Move-in ready!
$349,000
M3881
O TW ES TITL
• Enjoy drinks at the wet bar! • Custom built cedar home • 3 BR w/ walk in closet, • Sunny kitchen & hobby room
• Great starter or retirement home
$309,900
$269,900
M3975
• 2 lots for the price of 1 • 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms M3805
• There’s no place like home! • 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Newer, roof, furnace & H/W tank • Private back yard onto greenbelt
• Spacious 4 bdrm home • Family neighborhood, awesome deck • Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table
• 2 BR, 2 Bath Manufactured home • Open floor plan offers casual living • Skylights and upgraded appliances
• 4BR, 3 bath home with inlaw suite • New Lam. floors, C/Vac & gas FP • Storage sheds & double car garage
$259,000
$258,000
$137,000
$195,000
M3959
M3806
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• Starting out, over or renting out • Renovated 3 BR M.H, new roof • New windows, furnace & electric
$142,000
M3926
• Immaculate 2BR, 2Bth, super suite • Lrg dining area and Elegant kitchen • Strata fee inc, heat, hot water, cable
$115,000
M3808
M3904
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• 1 or 2 BR Condo on first floor • Newer Kitch w/ pull out pantry • You will love the French doors & • The newer Bathroom
• New windows, siding, roof, h/w tank • New kitchen, floors & electrical • Solarium off dining room
• Great starter or investment, 5BR • New kitch, baths, flring throughout • New H/E furnace, a/c, roof, windows
$94,900
$235,000
$199,900
M3970
M3817
M3818
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M3896
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Join MERRITT CRIMESTOPPERS’ fundraiser! Dress up in 50’s & 60’s wear and go...
FALL FAIR FUN (Left) Lang Mackenzie of the Nicola Valley Fall Fair brought her five-month old Rottweiler to the fair to socialize.
Back to the 50’s
POWER SHOWER (Below) Kelsie Hyette of the Langley Riders, who performed at the start and intermissions of the two-day Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo, washes off one of their horses outside the stables at the rodeo grounds.
Have the diner experience!
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Great Music, Great Food, Silent Auction and Lots of Fun!
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Prostate health a measure of men’s health DR. HONG CHUNG Merritt ACUPUNCTURE The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. It looks similar to a walnut and is located just under the bladder, encircling part of the urethra and vas deferens. It plays a key role in the muscles, nerves, and blood vessels of the pelvis, affecting both elimination and reproduction, so it is regarded as a barometer of physical health for
men. However, disease or disorder of the prostate is very common, with approximately half of all men experiencing it at least once in their lifetimes. It is related to various factors such as age and hormone levels, with prognoses tending to worsen as men get older. Incidence rates are: 50 per cent of men in their 50s, 60 per cent in their 60s, and 70 per cent in their 70s. The cause of prostate problems is not yet clear and treating them is not easy, so they can affect one’s quality of life greatly. Prostatic hyperplasia refers to the enlargement of the prostate. It then compresses the urethra, resulting in urinary disorders such as weak
stream, frequent urination, nighttime urination, the sensation of incomplete emptying, and dull pain on urination. If hyperplasia continues, it may lead to prostate inflammation (prostatitis). Typical symptoms are pain (prickly, or sharp and stabbing), discomfort and heaviness, and these may occur in the lower abdomen, the perineum, and sometimes in the penis, testes, lumbar region, or thigh. Pain may appear abruptly and disappear just as suddenly, but discomfort, stiffness, dull pain or urinary difficulties can last for a few weeks or even months. Hyperplasia and prostatitis, if severe, can result in urinary retention due to frequent
obstruction, bladder dysfunction, uremia, chronic renal (kidney) failure, sexual dysfunction, sleep deprivation, depression, and more. In Eastern medicine, there is no disease name which corresponds to the Western term, but from a symptomatic point of view, prostate disorders are called a urinary dysfunction, or Lin syndrome. The cause of prostate disorders is not seen solely as a problem in the urogenital system but as an imbalance in the whole body, possibly a disorder of five yin organs and six yang organs, or a general imbalance of Yin and Yang or of qi and blood. This is the same approach as with other diseases.
To be more specific, a kidney Yang deficiency or a kidney Yin impairment can be seen in older men, while damp heat or blood stasis in the bladder can be seen in younger men. Treatment is different in each case. However, the advantage of Eastern medical treatment is the high expectation for long-term effectiveness, low rate of recurrence, and fewer side effects due to the strengthening of the immune system. It is done by clearing heat, removing dampness, detoxification, tonifying kidney and spleen, strengthening qi, and getting rid of bacteria and inflammation. Both herbal medicine and acupuncture should be used.
It’s time to put on the backpacks again DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN During this first week of classes, the children are excited to head back to school and see all of their friends. However, when it comes to their backpacks, if they don’t know exactly how to choose, load, lift and wear them, they can be a pain in the back — literally. Not to mention the neck, head, and shoulders. Carrying a heavy load that is unevenly or improperly distributed can result in poor pos-
ture and even distort the spine, forcing it out of alignment. This can cause muscle strain, headaches, back, neck and arm pain, and even nerve damage. For example, a heavy backpack carried on one shoulder, forces the muscles and spine to compensate for the uneven weight. This places stress on the mid and lower back, and may increase the likelihood of back problems later in life. More than 50 per cent of young people experience at least one episode of lower back pain by their teenage years. Research indicates that this could be caused, to a great extent, by improper use of backpacks. Here are a few pointers to help you help your school-age children carry
their load comfortably and safely. Choose the right backpack: forget leather! It looks great, but it’s far too heavy. Go for vinyl or canvas. Pick a pack that has two wide, adjustable, padded shoulder straps along with a hip or waist strap, padded back and plenty of pockets. Make sure the pack fits properly, is not too snug around the arms and under the armpits, and that its size is proportionate to the wearer’s body. Pack it properly: your kids aren’t moving out! Make sure your children’s packs contain only what is needed for that day, and that the weight is distributed evenly. It’s a good idea to know roughly what each item weighs. The total weight of the filled
pack should be no more than 10 to 15 per cent of the wearer’s own body weight. Pack heaviest objects close to the body, and place bumpy or odd shaped ones on the outside, away from the back. Put it on carefully: it’s a good idea to help young children with this, at least the first few times. Put the pack on a flat surface, at waist height. Slip on the pack, one shoulder at a time, and then adjust the straps to fit comfortably. Remember when lifting a backpack or anything, to use the arms and legs and to bend at the knees. Wear it the right way: both shoulder straps should be used and adjusted so that the pack fits snugly to the body without dangling to the side. Do not sling
your backpack over one shoulder – this can cause the spine to lean, putting stress on the joints and muscles in the mid and lower back. If a backpack is fitted properly, you should be able to slide your hand between the backpack and your child’s back. The waist strap should also be worn for added stability. The waist strap reduces the strain on your back and transfers some of the load to your hips. Finally, don’t carry your backpack too low on your back as this will cause you to lean forward and puts the weight on your upper back. If your child does complain of back pain, numbness or weakness in his or her arms and legs, get help to prevent future problems.
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Nicola Valley pro rodeo a blast Good crowds and great weather were in order for both days of the 55th Annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo at the Collettville rodeo grounds on the weekend. Heated rodeo action was highlighted by a trio of 80-plus-point winning rides in the saddle bronc, bareback and bull riding events, and a sizzling 15.185-second winning time in ladies barrel racing. The enthusiastic capacity crowd was also entertained by the Langley Drill Team and Merritt’s own rodeo clown, Jayson Charters. (Left) Douglas Lake’s Cameron Jacobs won the ranch saddle bronc event on Saturday with a score of 80. Ian Webster/Herald
Pro Rodeo Final Results SADDLE BRONC
Layton Green
Meeting Creek, Alta.
85.5
$1,041
BAREBACK RIDING
Ky Marshall
Bowden, Alta.
85
$923
BULL RIDING
Kyle Lozier
150 Mile House, B.C.
84
$1,024
TIE-DOWN ROPING
Ryle Smith
Oakdale, Calif.
7.4s
$1,272
STEER WRESTLING
Steven Turner/ Cochrane, Alta. Cody Cassidy Donalda, Alta.
4.1s 4.1s
$1,376 $1,376
LADIES BARREL RACING
Brenda Mays
15.185s $1,059
BOYS STEER RIDING
Kaydunn Henry Raymond, Alta.
74
$233
TEAM ROPING
Clint Buhler/ Okotoks, Alta. Brent McCarroll/ Camrose, Alta.
4.5s
$1,027
Terrebonne, Oreg.
WILD COW MILKING
Sat. Sun.
Steve Archachan Merritt, B.C. Dustin Walker Vanscoy, Sask.
RANCH SADDLE BRONC
Sat. Sun.
Cameron Jacobs Douglas Lake, B.C. Joe Roberson Merritt, B.C.
$340 $204 80 80
$420 $400
Look for more Nicola Valley pro rodeo photos in the Sports section of next Tuesday’s Merritt Herald
Cents open 2013-14 season at BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack YOUR CURRENT 2013-14 MERRITT CENTENNIALS Goal
Russell Sanderson
By Ian Webster THE HERALD
sports@merrittherald.com
Devin Kero
Defense Tyler Martin John Saunders Wayland Williams Dylan Bowen
Dane Birks Shane Poulsen Jake Clifford Malik Kaila
Forward Sebastien Paré Jeff Wight Bennett Huber Diego Cuglietta Rhett Willcox Daniel Nachbaur Zach Hartley
Scotty Patterson Payton Schaefer Sam Johnson James Neil Adam Tracey Gavin Gould
Staff
Head Coach Asst. Coach Trainer
Luke Pierce Joe Martin Hayley Hill
SHOWCASE SCHEDULE Fri., Sept. 6 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 7 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Sun., Sept 8 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
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The Merritt Centennials officially kick off their 2013-14 season this Friday at the British Columbia Hockey League’s secondannual Showcase event at Prospera Centre in Chilliwack. All 16 BCHL teams will convene in Chilliwack at various times between Sept. 6 and 8 to play two games apiece, with the results counting towards the regular season standings. The Cents play their first game of the ‘real’ season Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. against the Coquitlam Express. Their second outing is a little more than 48 hours later when they square off against the Langley Rivermen at 5:30 p.m.
on Sunday. Unlike last year, when the Cents overnighted in Chilliwack between games, the team will commute down to the Fraser Valley on Friday and Sunday. “It won’t be quite as chaotic as last year,” Cents head coach and GM Luke Pierce said. “This time around, we’ll know what to expect. The hockey will be scrambly. Whoever competes the hardest will probably win the games.” Pierce anticipates tough games against the Express and the Rivermen. “Both teams made significant changes in the off-season,” he said. “They’ll be hard opponents. It’s vital that we don’t overlook the importance of these first two games.”
Merritt goes into the regular season having amassed a 3-1 record in exhibition play. They opened with a 2-1 homeice win over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Aug. 22, and followed that up with a 5-2 road victory over the Spruce Kings in Prince George. The Centennials’ only loss of the pre-season came on Aug. 30, when they were edged 2-1 at home by the Trail Smoke Eaters. Merritt closed out their exhibition schedule on a positive note, however, defeating the visiting Spruce Kings 4-1 the following night. Pierce likes the blend of returning veterans and talented, young rookies that he and assistant coach Joe Martin have assembled. “We have a pretty smart group.”
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Annual BCHL Interior Division preview By Ian Webster/Merritt Herald Each year, the sports writers from all of the BCHL Interior Division‘s home communities collaborate on an early season preview of their respective teams — the key returnees, the hot new prospects, and the perceived strengths of this year’s squad. Below is the 2013-14 season preview, presented to you alphabetically by team name.
MERRITT CENTENNIALS Key Returnees: F Sebastien Paré (17-27-44), F Scott Patterson (11-14-25), F Jeff Wight (13-1023), D Tyler Martin (6-17-23), D Dane Birks (5-15-20), F James Neil (7-13-20, acquired from the Powell River Kings), D Shane Poulsen (7-15-22, acquired from the Smokies) Rookie Sensations: Head coach Luke Pierce spent the summer looking specifically for players who could provide more offence. In the likes of Rhett Willcox (96), Gavin Gould (96) and Adam Tracey (95), the Cents may have just what the doctor ordered. Willcox, the younger brother of former Centennial and Philadelphia Flyers 2012 draft pick Reese Willcox, netted 21 goals and 52 points in 40 games last season with the Valley West Hawks of the BCMML. Gould, whose older brother, Malcolm, played three seasons in the BCHL (2009-2012) with Quesnel and Chilliwack and is currently attending Michigan Tech, 8-18-26 in just 24 games last season with the Vancouver NW Giants (BCMML). Tracey, from Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., played last year for the Long Island Royals, the 2012-13 U.S. Tier 1 U16 National champions. The six-foot-two-inch winger scored 34 goals and picked up 27 assists for the 59-6-3 Royals. On the blueline, the Centennials have added a pair of solid Americans in Wayland Williams (94) from California (who played last season for the Corpus Christi Ice Rays of the NAHL) and Chicago’s Jake Clifford (94) from the NAHL’s Minot Minotauros. A pleasant surprise in net has been Devin Kero. The 19-year-old from Hancock, Mich. didn’t allow a goal in almost five periods of exhibition play. Strengths: The Cents, who finished third last year in the Interior Division of the BCHL, just five points behind first-place Penticton, have a solid nucleus of returning veterans (including 2013 NHL draft pick Birks on defence) as well some exciting, talented new recruits. They expect to once again contend for top spot in their division. Watch for a possible Cents’ top line of Wight, Paré and Patterson. It has the potential to be one of the league’s best. The departure of goalie Tyler Steel to Brown University left a big hole to fill. Sophomore starter Russell
Sanderson allowed just one goal in the preseason. As with all teams coached by Pierce and his assistant, Joe Martin, the Cents’ strengths will once again be their balance and depth across four forward lines, their discipline, and their complete commitment to hard work at both ends of the ice. Coach’s Quote (Pierce): “We are very excited to get this season started with what appears to be a very promising, young group of players. This past year saw many of our long-time players move on, and we can’t wait to work on building the Cents’ culture with this new group. Expectations here are to remain in the upper echelon of our division. We know how daunting that task is. With a lot of new faces playing key roles on our team, it will be up to myself and Joe Martin to expedite the process of teaching Merritt Centennials hockey.”
PENTICTON VEES Key Returnees: F Brad McClure (27-19-46) named captain during the summer, F Ryan Gropp (12-19-31) named Interior Conference Rookie of the Year, F Cody DePourcq (13-8-21), F Travis Blanleil (6-6-12), F Cam Amantea (7-12-19). Rookie Sensations: Alexandre Coulombe, 18, joins the Vees after playing prep hockey with the Stanstead College Spartans where he amassed eight goals and 34 points in 62 games. The 6-foot-4 D-man was ranked 68th by NHL Central Scouting prior to the 2013 entry draft. He also comes with a commitment to the University of Vermont in Hockey East. Jack Ramsey, the son of former NHL defenceman Mike Ramsey, collected nine goals and 27 points in 24 games with the Minnetonka High School Skippers. The six-foottwo-inch power forward brings great vision and hockey sense and is committed to the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. Anthony Conti, 17, helped guide the Vancouver Northwest Giants to their fifth consecutive B.C. Major Midget League championship. The Vancouver resident pocketed 18 goals and 48 points in 35 games. Conti, who has played 17 games in the BCHL with Coquitlam and Trail as an affiliate player, is known for his hard-nosed, relentless style of play. Strengths: The Vees coaching staff believe they have done a good job building from the back end out. Coach Fred Harbinson likes the experience of his goalies with 20-year-old Olivier Mantha, who just committed to the University of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves, and 18-year-old Hunter Miska. The defence is made up of a group with two to three years of junior A experience joined by rookies Coulombe and Jarod Hilderman. The forwards all possess strong skating ability and bring some-
thing to the table. Coach’s Quote (Harbinson): “You always know you have a good team when it’s hard to pick your captains (he just added defenceman Chris Rygus to the mix with McClure and assistant captain Blanleil). We have got so many guys that can wear letters on this team. Guys that have been captains on other teams in the past. That to me is what’s going to make this team go.”
SALMON ARM SILVERBACKS Key Returnees: F Alex Gillies (21-26-47), F Evan Anderson (10-14-24), D Mitchell Ferguson (6-16-22), G Adam Clark (18-161, 2.89 GAA, .914 SV%). Rookie Sensations: Vernon minor hockey product Colton Thibault excelled in his first year of junior B with the Knights, racking up 16-26-42 in 49 games. F Jack Berezan, the son of former NHLer Perry Berezan, is a 17-year-old forward who recorded 12-5-17 while playing a gritty two-way game with the Calgary Buffaloes. Strengths: In his first year as Salmon Arm’s GM, Troy Mick gutted the program, trading 13 of 16 returnees, and they still made the playoffs. The ’Backs top line of Gillies, Anderson and Landon Smith will be supported by a deep forward corps. Coach’s Quote (Mick): “I’m a lot happier where I am today than I was this time last year because I really didn’t know our roster. We’ve improved our program from top to bottom.”
VERNON VIPERS Key Returnees: F Mason Blacklock (19-16-35), D Jason Bird (3-4-7), D Ryan Renz (3-2326), G Austin Smith (13-26-1, 2.82 GAA, .908 SV%). Rookie Sensations: F Matty Saharchuk led the KIJHL-finalist North Okanagan Knights in regular-season scoring with 32-28-60 in 50 games, and added 15 playoff points. Dallas Calvin, a sixfoot-five-inch forward, was fifth in KIJHL scoring last season with 31-43-74 in 40 games. F Liam Coughlin is a six-foot-four-inch centre out of Catholic Memorial, the same Boston-area prep school that produced Viper grads Garrett Noonan and Mike Collins. Firstyear associate coach Mallette is coming off a stellar season as head coach with the KIJHL-finalist North Okanagan Knights, and will
demand structure and accountability from the Viper back end. Strengths: With the return of Blacklock, Craig Martin and Dexter Dancs, along with the addition of snipers Michael McNicholas and Demico Hannoun, the Vipers should easily outperform last year’s leagueworst offence. Renz, Bird and Josh Bryan lead a physical defensive corps. The team is the biggest Vernon has fielded in years. Coach’s Quote (Jason Williamson): “We’ll be good defensively, but at the same time we definitely have some offensive guys, so we’re going to be tough to defend against. We’re going to get the same out of all four lines.”
WEST KELOWNA WARRIORS Key Returnees: F Seb Lloyd (24-42-66), F Ambrose Firkus (119-20), F David Pope (17-22-39, drafted by Detroit), F Matt Anholt (9-22-31), D Adam Plant (5-2328). Rookie Sensations: F Liam Blackburn comes from Prince George where last season he was the second-leading BCMML scorer (35-50-85) with the Cariboo Cougars. West Kelowna’s F Brett Mennear garnered 24-31-55 in 38 games with the major midget Okanagan Rockets. Boston native Carl Hesler is a 19-year-old rookie out of prep school south of the border and is already committed to Dartmouth University Big Green for the 2014-15 season. Strengths: With the likes of Lloyd, Firkus and Pope all returning up front, the Warriors will have a skilled offensive attack and will rely on youth and newcomers to round out the forward lines. On defence, Plant returns after last season playing on the top pairing while 20-year-old Jaden Schmeisser, acquired in an offseason trade, will bring a veteran presence after playing the last two seasons in Victoria. Coach’s Quote (Rylan Ferster): “I’m optimistic about the season. We have more new
faces than we had last year so it will take some time to get a read on the team. It’s going to be a tough division. There are going to be two really good teams that don’t make the playoffs. Our goal is to make the playoffs and go from there.”
TRAIL SMOKE EATERS Key Returnees: F Adam Wheeldon (8-10-18), D Braden Pears (6-29-35) , F Scott Davidson (11-23-34), F Jesse Knowler (9-1423), F Bryce Knapp (injured last season), and G Adam Todd (12-60, 3.63 GAA, .891 SV%). Rookie Sensations: Although listed at five-foot-eight, Riley Brandt plays like he’s a foot taller. The 16-year-old combines sheer grit and determination, with touch and finesse around the net. He collected 10 goals, 27 points and 70 PIM in 49 games with the Beaver Valley Nitehawks last season. The arrival of 20-year-old rookie Dustin Nikkel (13-7-1, 2.71 GAA, .922 SV%) from the Knights gives the Smokies a legitimate goaltending tandem that can single-handedly win games. Strengths: The Smoke Eaters should have a strong and versatile defensive core with returning veterans Pears, Braedon Jones, and Valik Chichkin. Throw in newly acquired 20-year-old Curtis Toneff and Alberta pickup Joel Webb, 18, Nick Patey, 18, and Nathan Browne, 19, of Vernon, the Smokies will be big and stingy in their own end. Todd came in and performed brilliantly last season, winning 12 of 18 games he appeared in. Coach’s Quote (Bill Birks): “Our goaltending is the best we’ve ever had here, with two legit guys that can play goal. Our back end played real well (in exhibition games). Our top nine, I think we’re pretty solid. We’re not going to score seven or eight goals a game but with our goaltending and our back end, we got a pretty good core group of kids. I’m excited to get going.”
CENTS STILL CAN’T GET NO RESPECT! Despite two very successful seasons (2011-13) in which the Merritt Centennials finished second and third in the highly-competitive, sixteam Interior Division of the BCHL, the majority of sports writers from the region are once again writing the Cents off in the upcoming 58-game campaign. Below are my predictions for 2013-14, while on the right is the consensus opinion from around the Interior. Hopefully, they (and not me) will be the ones forced to eat crow come next April.
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the artists, enjoy a wonderful reception and so much more! Light refreshments will be provided. “Colour and Contour” art show runs from Sept. 6-Oct. 5. Gallery is open Thurs. 4-8 p.m., Fri & Sat Noon to 6 p.m. THE FLORENTINE The Florentine is having a Silver Fox Tea on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the Terry Fox Foundation. Basket raffle and donation at the door. Come out and enjoy some lovely goodies and help support the Terry Fox Foundation. For more info. call: 250-378-5300. VALLEY SCRAPBOOKERS CROP Weekend: Sept 13-15. This fall, join in the fun and scrapbook
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LN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The Lower Nicola Community Association is holding a steak dinner fundraiser at the Hitch ’N’ Post restaurant on Saturday, Sept. 14. Please call Shirley for more info. at 250-378-6386. All proceeds going toward community hall upgrades.
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POST Lina (Mensies) ( ) April 6, 1920 - August 29, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Oma and Omagee, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in the Netherlands, the youngest of seven children, she immigrated to Canada with her husband and baby daughter, Anjalien, in 1949. Soon after arriving in Canada, their second daughter, Jacoba, was born and the family settled in Merritt where they raised their family. Mom and Dad were instrumental in starting the family business of Post’s Meat Market in the 60’s. Mom’s greatest joys in life were her family, her pets, and her little white house with the white picket fence. She loved her flowers, with pansies in the front planter during the spring and red geraniums in the summer. She was able to live and enjoy her home with the help of her family until she was 93 years old. During the winter months she loved hockey games and knitting beautifully coloured slippers for family and friends. Lina was predeceased by her husband John in 1988. She is survived by her daughters Anjalien Graham (Herb) and Koby Voigt (Peter); grandsons John Graham (Jodi) and Chris Voigt (Selena); granddaughter Vanessa Josephson (Brian); great-grandchildren Max and Gracie Graham, Megan and Jake Voigt; sisters-in-law Ann Post of Merritt and Annie Post of the Netherlands; numerous nieces, nephews, friends both in Canada and the Netherlands and her very special friend Sophie Gebhard. Mom was in hospice care at Coquihalla Gillis house for nearly three months, where she was cared for with dignity, respect and love by the nurses, aids, staff and volunteers. We thank everyone at Gillis House for their compassion, all their hugs and for the wonderful care they gave our mom. To Dr. Smit (hartelijk dank Dr. - as mom would say) for the years of care as her family doctor. There will be a tea and a celebration of mom’s life on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 1-3 pm at the Quilchena Hotel for family and friends to come and share your memories. In lieu of flowers, donations in mom’s name to the Merritt Hospice Society (#12 - 2025 Granite Ave.) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you mom for your enduring love. We love you, miss you, and will try to always make you proud of us as we go on without you. A life well lived, A life well loved.
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HAPPY 23RD BIRTHDAY DALLAS & CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW CAREER! We are so proud of you! Love Mom, Dean, Nathan, Ashton, Grandma and Hendy.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
CARPENTER/TRADESPERSON Applications are invited for the position of Carpenter/ Tradesperson with School District No. 58, (NicolaSimilkameen) in Princeton. This is a 12-month per year, 7.5 hours per day position. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset. For information regarding qualifications, please refer to the district’s website under Jobs, Support Positions, and Current Job Opportunities (Job Code #517004). 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 and search under ‘Current Job Opportunities’ and follow the prompts. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until September 17, 2013. 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 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.
Lower Nicola Indian Band Accounts Receivable Clerk – Full time Start Date: Immediately Primary Role: Reporting to the Finance Manager the Accounting Clerk I – Accounts Receivable is responsible for recording revenue transactions, maintaining all A/R Àles in a timely, organized, and complete manner, and reconciling the A/R Control Accounts. The Accounting Clerk I – Accounts Receivable works in a team environment and assists in the Finance Department in support of all accounting functions as required. QualiÀcations: • At least one year of a two-year accounting certiÀcate or equivalent. • Two years previous accounting experience preferably with a First Nations organization. • Experience with MS Excel, MS Word, Ànancial accounting software is required. • Good knowledge of general accounting concepts, and basic typing skills. • Ability to communicate respectfully with band members and business partners. • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, multi-task, follow direction, and verify own work. • Good judgement and problem solving skills. • Willing to learn, and assist in all areas of the Finance Department as required. • Integrity and honesty are essential in this position of trust. • Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux language is a pre-requisite. Deadline: September 18, 2013 by 4:30 pm
Submit Resume and Cover Letter with three references to: Lower Nicola Indian Band Attention: Finance Manager 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt BC V1K 0A7 Fax: (250) 378-6188 or Email: dbastedo@lnib.net
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HOMEMAKER Description: Reporting to the Social Development Coordinator. The homemaker is responsible for providing/homemaking services to clients. SpeciÀc Duties and Responsibilities: Homemaking includes general cleaning and organization of room’s laundry, disposing of garbage, scheduling and providing transportation to medical appointments monitoring of members health and medications, providing grocery lists, preparation of food when necessary, providing personal hygiene and emotional support to Coldwater Band clients. The Homemaker maintains records of services, informs Social Development Coordinator of Client Emergencies and follows a schedule. Requirements of Homemaker Position: • Access to a reliable vehicle and current driver’s license. • Criminal Record Check • Experience working with First Nation Communities • Grade 12 Education preferred with Foodsafe/ WCB First Aid Level 1 • Current Immunization and TB Test • Home Care Attendant CertiÀcate would be an asset • 17.5 hour week position Deadline: September 13th, 2013 Please forward you resume and cover letter to: GLENIS HOLMES email: gholmes@coldwaterband.org Or mail marked conÀdential to: Glenis Holmes P.O Box 4600, Merritt, B.C V1K 1B8
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Upper Nicola Band EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The successful applicant will possess a current Early Childhood Educator certiÀcate with infant/toddlers and special needs certiÀcation. • A drivers license is required • A criminal record check is mandatory. • References required Please forward your resume to the: Upper Nicola Head Start Program Box 3700 Merritt BC, V1K 1B8 or email it to: headstart@uppernicolaband.com Attention: Lynne Bomford CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 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 conÀdential atmosphere.
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Duties include the following: • To create an atmosphere of safety and trust by providing conÀdential 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 QualiÀcations and Requirements: • College CertiÀcate 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 conÀdentiality of the House, families and colleagues • Reliable vehicle and valid BC Driver’s License • Complies with the Criminal Records Review Act
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3 bdrm top of Bench home. $925 plus utilities.
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Your path to a better job starts here. Room & Board Room for rent available Sept. 1st in beautiful home. Must be working and clean. 500 for furnish bedroom upstairs, or 700 for basement, includes all utilities, no pets, no drugs. Call Tracey 250-378-8852 Close to down town Merritt
Suites, Upper 3 bdrm suite for rent. Close to downtown. N/s, N/d, no pets,ref. req., fenced yard. $750/month. 250-378-9560
NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Estate of Marie Jeannette Yvette Houde, also known as Yvette Houde deceased, date of death: March 23, 2013, gives notice to creditors and other having claim against the estate of Marie Jeannette Yvette Houde, late of Merritt, BC are required to forward particulars of such claims to the undersigned Marguerite Stewart, Executrix at PO Box 1142, Merritt, BC V1K1B8, on or before September 20, 2013, after which date the estate will, be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.
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The Upper Nicola Band “Head Start” program is looking for a positive, motivated and enthusiastic individual to be a part of the Head Start team at Douglas Lake.
Both position end dates are March 31, 2014
Coldwater Indian Band
2 bdrm duplex. $700 plus utilities.
Contact Heather at 250-315-1331 or email: whitebeardaycare@shaw.ca
Wage: negotiable Applicaton Deadline: September 13, 2013 Start Date: September 23, 2013
To apply, please bring resume to: Lower Nicola Indian Band ofÀce Attn: Arena Manager Joe Quewezance Lower Nicola Band ofÀce hours 8:30AM – 4:30PM
September 3, 2013 1 bdrm Apt $575. Incl Heat, laundry on site (2)
Description: reporting to the arena manager. Arena attendant is responsible for the maintenance of the arena during evening and weekend hours. Duties include: • Driving the zamboni • edging the ice • building maintenance • daily cleanup which includes sweeping, mopping cleaning bathrooms and showers • painting • Daily reporting on ice plant and pressures
1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC
White Bear Daycare requires an
Criminal Record Check, First Aid and Medical Clearance Required. Wage Negotiable. Lower Nicola Indian Band Shulus Arena Job Opportunity Position: 2 Arena Attendants
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Mr. Kenneth Donald Stewart (deceased) of #15, 254 Highway 8, Merritt, in the province of British Columbia, will be received in writing
at PO Box 334 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 for the next 30 days. After this time, all claims against said estate will be null and void.
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