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Teachers, province reach tentative deal School could be back in session next week

By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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School could be back in session next week if the province’s teachers vote in favour of a tentative agreement announced Tuesday.

Mediator Vince Ready confirmed the BC Public School Employers’ Association and the union representing some 40,000 teachers reached a tentative agreement in the early hours of Sept. 16 after five days of mediation.

Teachers across the province will vote today on whether to ratify the agreement. The results of the vote were not available by press time.

The BC Teachers’ Feder-

ation executive recommended its members vote to accept the six-year deal to settle the strike, which has seen teachers and the province locked in a stalemate since the end of June.

BCTF president Jim Iker said Tuesday the tentative agreement provides for “hundreds of new teachers� as well as raises for regulator and substitute teachers and improved extended health benefits.

Iker said classes could resume next week if the union’s membership agrees to ratify the deal.

The exact terms of the tentative agreement were not available by press time as teachers and school trustees had to agree before the terms

Education Minister Peter Fassbender

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were finalized and released.

Nicola Valley Teachers’ Union president Peter Vogt said Tuesday afternoon he was cautiously optimistic about the tentative deal and wants to hear more details before celebrating just yet.

The length of the proposed contract is “historic,�

Premier Christy Clark said Tuesday.

“We have reached an historic six-year agreement with teachers. This has never been done before in British Columbia’s history. So this means five years of labour peace ahead of us,� Clark said. “We now have the space to talk productively,� she said.

The proposed agreement includes money to settle

thousands of union grievances accumulated since the province removed class size and teacher staffing levels from the teacher contract in 2002.

Clark told reporters the provincial government will not raise taxes to accommodate the agreement.

Teachers’ wage increase will come from the Ministry of Education, and the province found money for the settlement around grievances and more resources for classroom support.

Clark said the agreement resets the relationship between the province and teachers, which she characterized as “dysfunctional� for 30 years.

The strike and lockout

had the teachers and the BC Public School Employers’ Association at negotiations for months.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender has suggested tacking extra days on to the end of the school year to make up for the classes missed.

Fassbender said the plan to make up the missed classes because of the strike will be announced after the deal is ratified, and superintendents around the province have been working on those plans.

Fassbender said one of the main issues going forward will continue to be class composition. — With files from Black Press’ Tom Fletcher

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HIGH FIVES ALL AROUND Aidan Dunsmore gives Marc Desmond a high-five as he crosses the finish line with Mathew Morrisey at Merritt’s Terry Fox Run on Sunday.

The Terry Fox Run is an annual charity run to raise money for cancer research and to raise awareness of the impacts of the disease.

The run commemorates Canadian Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, which would have seen him cross Canada on foot had he not lost his battle with osteogenic sarcoma — a type of bone cancer — outside of Thunder Bay in 1981.

The annual event in Merritt raised over $1,000 this year for the Terry Fox Research Institute.

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and saying, ‘Is that fair?’

Peters said.

That particular report also stated the concentration of wealth for the richest 10 per cent is even higher in B.C. Across Canada, the richest 10 per cent own 47.9 per cent of the wealth, while in B.C. that number rises to 56.2 per cent.

Peters said part of the message surrounds fair labour rights, and striking teachers in B.C. are an example of unfairness in that area. The BC Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government, however, managed to reach a tentative deal on Tuesday.

“What we want is all Canadians to start talking about this stuff

[and know] that we can change it, if we want,” express bus organizer Leila Lolua said.

“We want fairness for all,” Peters said.

“We’re talking about things like good public services. In other words, access to schools, access to hospitals, access to health care in general,” Peters said.

Peters said he wants the public to realize that people pay taxes for a reason, and that while not all taxes are bad, everyone needs to pay his or her fair share.

On Monday the bus stopped in at teacher picket lines at Collettville Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Merritt Secondary School.

As the B.C. bus tour ends, the fairness express bus in Saskatchewan has just started its tour, Peters said.

Peters said he sometimes hears the average Canadian is disengaged or isn’t involved in the decisions of the country.

“What we’re saying is that you need to be aware of what’s happening to your country,” Peters said.

In B.C., the bus is sponsored by the Health Sciences Association of British Columbia and the B.C. Government Employees Union.

The bus is in its fifth week of operation and after Merritt made its way back to Vancouver where it started its provincial tour.

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What’s fair is fair — and that’s exactly the message a Canada-wide campaign is trying to impart and get Canadians talking about.

The Fairness Bus Tour is part of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) All Together Now! campaign, where tour members travel around the provinces, talking to Canadians in order to build trust and common cause.

They’ve been visiting with Canadians via their fairness express buses, and one pulled in to Merritt for stops at three teacher picket lines on

Tuesday.

Allen Peters, X-ray technician at the Nicola Valley Hospital is the Health Sciences Association of B.C. representative on the fairness express bus. Peters told the Herald the bus is travelling around the province to talk with Canadians about income inequality across the country and to gauge how people feel about tax fairness in Canada.

Peters pointed to a report recently released by the Broadbent Institute, which examined data from Statistics Canada and found that the richest 10 per cent of Canadians own about half of all the wealth assets in this country.

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• False 911 calls plague police Merritt police continue to be inundated with false 911 calls, according to two quarterly reports from the local detachment from the first half of 2014.

• Merrittonians walk for suicide awareness, prevention About 100 people from around the Nicola Valley connected for a memorial walk to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10.

• Local athletes go the distance It’s been a busy summer for Merritt-and-area endurance athletes who have been competing in a wide variety of swim, bike and run events around the province and beyond.

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6 am - 8 am & 7 pm - 10 pm EVEN ADDRESS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday ODD ADDRESS: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Midnight am to 4 am EVEN ADDRESS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday ODD ADDRESS: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday THERE IS NO SPRINKLING ALLOWED ON SUNDAY Violations will result in a $50 fine.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, September 30th, 2014 at 7:00PM Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday September 30th 2014 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: APPLICANT: Rattan Hospitality Inc.

LOCATION: 3969 Crawford Avenue

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2 SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 91 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN KAP78127 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2179, 2014 proposes to amend the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw 1894, 2004 by rezoning the above noted property from C7, (Tourism Commercial) to C4 (Highway Commercial) to permit a hotel development, an associated convention centre, and a restaurant. For all the permitted uses in C4, Highway Commercial please refer to the Zoning Bylaw 1894, 2004 on the City’s website.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendment and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm on September 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29 and including 30th, 2014 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at www.merritt.ca Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods:

BY EMAIL: soflaherty@merritt.ca IN PERSON: City Hall 2185 Voght Street

BY FAX: 250-378-2600

BY MAIL:City of Merritt, Planning & Development Services Manager, PO Box 189, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Services Manager at 250-3788620 or at soflaherty@merritt.ca This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Note: this is the first of two consecutive Public Notices Dated this 18th day of September 2014

Applications are invited for the position of Part Time Building/Plumbing Inspector for the Planning & Development Services Department in the City of Merritt.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 03, 2014 and should be addressed to: Carole Fraser, Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

Thank You!

The City of Merritt values the dedication and contributions of the many volunteers involved in making our City a better place for all.

Pursuant to the Council Committee Policy Section 1.4.4, all Council Committee appointments expire on September 30th in the year of a general local election; and as we are all aware, 2014 is the year of the next general local election.

At this time, City Council would like to extend a gracious THANK YOU to all members of the community that provided dedication, personal time and effort by being involved and participating on Council Committees.

The dedication and participation of volunteers is the strength of a community and the City appreciates the strength of our community members.

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

CITY OF MERRITT JOB POSTING Roads & Utilities Working Foreman Applications are invited for the position of Roads and Utilities Working Foreman for the Public Works Department in the City of Merritt.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2014 and should be addressed to: Carole Fraser Human Resources Manager P.O. Box 189, 2185 Voght St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by e-mail: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre will reopen after our annual shut down.

OPENING regular hours beginning

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH If you require further information please call the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre: 250-378-6662

CANDIDATE INFORMATION The Local General Election is set for Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors to City Council and three (3) School Trustees to the Board of School District No. 58.

The official list of candidates will be announced October 20, 2014.

INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL? Nomination packages including information and nomination forms will be available at City Hall starting on Friday, August 22, 2014.

To qualify to be nominated, a person must be: • Age eighteen (18) years or older on November 15, 2014; • A Canadian citizen; • A resident of British Columbia for the past six months; and • Not disqualified from voting in an election in B.C., being nominated, elected or holding office You do not have to live within the municipal boundaries of the City of Merritt.

You must be nominated in writing by two (2) qualified electors of the City of Merritt in order to run for Mayor or Councillor or School Trustee.

Nomination forms must be filed in person during the Nomination Period which runs from 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 30 to 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014.

Those who may be interested in running for Merritt City Council can receive information about Municipal government, the role of Council, time commitment of a Council Member and what to expect if elected.

Contact Us Carole Fraser, Chief Election Officer 250-378-8614 cfraser@merritt.ca

Next council meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

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Spring crime stats in

September 21-27, 2014

Seven stolen vehicles, 29 suspended licences this quarter

By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Merritt RCMP’s second quarterly report for 2014 shows that springtime break and enter files from May and June were substantially higher this year compared to last year.

This past May saw 12 break and enters compared to just six in 2013. In June there were 11 break and enters while in June of 2013 there were only four.

Overall, break and enter cases saw a slight drop between the first quarter of 2014 and the second quarter.

There were 28 break and enters between April and June while the period between January and March saw 34.

Commercial break and enter files more than doubled between quarters this year.

There were four in the first quarter of 2014 and nine in the second quarter.

Thefts from vehicles were also much higher this spring than in the same period in 2013.

Between April and June, there were 25 theft from motor vehicle files compared to eight in the same time period last year.

There were seven stolen vehicles in the second quarter, up from three in the first quarter.

In the area of impaired driving, a total of 29 drivers had their licences suspended for either 24 hours, three days, seven days or up to 30 days in the second quarter of 2014. The majority of these drivers were not from Merritt; eight of the charged were locals compared to 21 who were from outside Merritt. Those places include Lower Nicola, Quilchena, Spences Bridge, Douglas Lake, Mammette Lake, Allison Lake, the Lower

Mainland, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Cache Creek, Red Deer and Edmonton. There were 23 people who had their licences suspended in the first quarter of 2014.

Drunk in public files saw a big drop this spring compared to last. Last May, police accumulated 70 drunk in public files compared to 34 in May 2014. Last June, there were 77 drunk in public files and only 47 this June.

Police recorded a total of 113 drunk in public files from second quarter of 2014, up from 90 in the first quarter. However, that’s still well below the total of 191 drunk in public files during the second quarter of 2013.

Cases of assault and domestic disputes remain consistent in Merritt. Police responded to 42 cases of assault this past

quarter compared to 44 in the first three months of the year.

Domestic disputes are up 11 between first and second quarters in 2014, with 52 cases this second quarter compared to 41 in the first. The second quarter of 2013 also saw 41 cases of domestic disputes.

Police responded to a total of 1,537 calls for service between April and June. There were 230 prisoners processed in that time.

Most of the cases noted in the general investigation section (GIS) surrounded drug trafficking in this quarterly report.

There were no major crimes reported to police this quarter, which led to more time spent investigating drug offences, the report stated.

In April, May and June, police seized $7,400 from drug traffickers in Merritt.

It’s National Forest Week, a time for all Canadians to celebrate our forests.

Plant a tree, tour a local mill or take a walk in the woods – these are just a few ways you can take part in National Forest Week.

For a list of events happening around the province, check out our website: www.abcfp.ca or find us on Facebook: BC’s National Forest Week

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Director from each of the following Electoral Areas: "A" (Wells Gray Country), "B" (Thompson Headwaters), "E" (Bonaparte Plateau), "I" (Blue Sky Country) "J" (Copper Desert Country), “L”, “M”, “N”, "O" (Lower North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers and the Peaks) for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

Important Notice to all Nooaitch Band members: Nooaitch Chief and Council will be holding an Indian Reserve #9 revocation referendum. A community informational meeting will be held on August 27th, 2014 @ 7:00pm at Nooaitch Band Hall at 2960 Shackelly Road reviewing the referendum.

Nooaitch Chief and Council will be holding the referendum on September 24th, 2014 at the Nooaitch Indian Band Office, 2954 Shackelly Road, main building, downstairs board room from 9:00 am – 8:00pm. Mail in votes will be accepted until September 24, 2014 @ 8:00pm. The referendum will involve a vote on a revocation of a past timber surrender. Chief and Council would like to ensure the timber surrender does not continue to apply to current management of Nooaitch IR #9.

Information will be mailed out to all Band members living off reserve. Information packages will be distributed to all Band members living on reserve. Or, you can request a package from the Nooaitch Indian Band office.

By hand, mail or other delivery service: Thompson-Nicola Regional District #300-465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC V2C 2A9 By fax to: 250-372-5048

From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014

By email to: election@tnrd.ca Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on Friday October 17, 2014 Nomination forms are available for download from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca or from the TNRD office, 4th Floor, 465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC. Nomination forms are also available during regular office hours (except weekends and statutory holidays) from the following locations: City of Merritt, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC District of Logan Lake, 1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC Village of Lytton, 380 Main Street, Lytton, BC until the close of the nomination period (4:00 pm on October 10, 2014).

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:

Contact information if Band Members have any questions regarding the referendum process: Elections officer, Sheldon Gagne Natural Resources Specialist, Lands and Economic Development Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, BC Region Suite 600 - 1138 Melville Street Vancouver, BC, V6E 4S3 Sheldon.Gagne@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca 604 - 666 - 6755 (fax: 604 666 8292) (1 800 665 9320) Office: 1425H

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

Contact information for an information package on the referendum: Lani McKenzie Receptionist

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Off to school and to court

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – Whatever ceasefire emerges from the latest round in the war for control of B.C.’s public school system, the next court battle is ready to proceed.

Lawyers for the provincial government and the BC Teachers’ Federation have filed their written submissions to the B.C. Court of Appeal. At issue is whether legislation removing union contract terms that dictated class size and teacher staff levels was a violation of members’ constitutional rights to freedom of association.

When B.C. Supreme Court justice Susan Griffin found that it was, the government changed legislation again. The same judge ordered that struck down and the 2002 contract language reinstated retroactively for every contract since then, imposed or negotiated.

The government says that would create chaos as well as billions in expenses, pushing out full-day kindergarten and other allocations of space and money that have proceeded since union control was removed.

Griffin’s order is stayed pending this appeal. If you think the latest strike has been disruptive, you don’t want to see what this judge’s vision would look like.

Government lawyers argue that the BCTF’s constitutional right claim is “wrong in law” and amounts to a veto that blocks the province’s ability to legislate in response to changing conditions.

“According to the BCTF, legislation may improve on collective agreement entitlements but cannot remove them over the objections of the union without violating [the Charter of Rights and Freedoms],” the government’s submission says. “On the BCTF’s theory, collective agreement entitlements become constitutionally protected in perpetuity.”

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Marvellous medical mystery of comas

Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS Last week I received a phone call from a man in Coquitlam who shared with me the abbreviated version of the incredible story of his son’s recovery from a serious car accident near Merritt in 2006.

The short version goes like this: Michael Coss

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was travelling to Kamloops for work when his van flipped and he was seriously injured, spending the next seven months in a coma — from which he has been recovering since.

The longer version, which I pieced together using some of what’s been written about him, goes like this: Coss was on his way to Kelowna for a promotional golf event for Molson, the company he was a sales representative for at the time, with his wife and infant twins.

On the Coquihalla about 19 kilometres south of Merritt, he lost control of the van and it rolled several times.

One of the twins was injured but recovered, and his wife and the infant girl made it out OK as well.

Coss was not so lucky and sustained serious, widespread brain injuries, which put him in a coma.

Eventually, his family decided to have him try hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which involves a patient going into a pressurized oxygen chamber.

Throughout the treatments, Coss’ condition made small improvements, starting with simply opening his eyes on command.

After about 275 treatments over two-and-ahalf years, his condition had improved enough

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that he could enter an assisted living and rehabilitation facility for people with brain injuries in Langley.

Fast forward to today, and Coss continues to work on his recovery, and has accomplished simply amazing things.

He is re-learning to walk and walked as far as 2.5 km in the Sun Run in Vancouver.

He is also the author of a book called Courage to Come Back, which he typed with one finger.

His story is so inspiring, it even led to his now-retired neurologist to produce a 45-minutelong documentary on his recovery.

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It’s not widely understood under which particular circumstances a comatose patient can benefit from oxygen therapy, and as technology continues to evolve, so too do the medical mysteries of health-care technology.

However, it’s what goes on inside the brain when a person is in a coma that is the real mystery.

In 1984, 19-year-old Terry Wallis suffered brain injuries in Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains when the pickup truck he was joyriding in with his friends lost control and skidded down an embankment.

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From Page 6 What that would mean to voters is when they throw out an NDP government that handed the keys to the treasury to public sector unions, the unions can veto that too. And when mandated minimum teacher-librarians sitting in rooms full of paper books become the equivalent of buggy whip weavers, they must remain as long as the union wants.

BCTF’s lawyers submit that the government is wrong in fact as well as law.

Its arguments are technical, dwelling particularly on the fact that the government didn’t appeal Griffin’s first ruling.

For instance, there have actually been two negotiated deals since 2002. The one in 2006 provided five years of raises and a bonus to get the government past the 2010 Olympics, and

in 2012 there was a preelection truce negotiated with the help of mediator Charles Jago.

The government argues that re-imposing 2002 conditions would overturn other contracts that were agreed to by the BCTF. BCTF’s lawyers say, in effect, the deleted terms covering working conditions weren’t there to negotiate.

The Coalition of B.C. Businesses has entered the case as an intervener, arguing for the supremacy of elected governments when providing public services.

Its submission notes that unlike private disputes, the right to strike is often curtailed in the public sector, and sometimes eliminated as in the case of police and health care.

“When critical aspects of public policy are jeopardized by employee demands, those aspects could be legislated; where a

fiscal downturn or inflationary pressures required austerity measures, they could be implemented through legislation; where strikes jeopardize important public services, the legislature could pass back-to-work legislation, and so on.”

It’s been obvious for many years that the BCTF doesn’t function like a normal union, and isn’t much interested in starting to do so.

Its leadership sees itself as an agent of “social justice,” a belief demonstrated by its promotion of flawed poverty statistics and pronouncements on everything from U.S. labour law to conflict in the Middle East.

Its decades-old instruction to government is blunt: raise taxes and give us the money.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

From Page 6 He spent some months in a coma, then entered what doctors called a minimally conscious state — basically, his consciousness was severely altered, but he was able to show some evidence of self awareness.

That self-aware behaviour can be as subtle as the blink of an eye or movement of a pinkie finger in response to commands or questions.

Then, in 2003, after being mute for 19 years, he correctly verbally identified the woman coming to see him as his mother.

His brain had essentially made new connections while he was in a nearly comatose state, rewiring itself around injured areas of his brain.

Stevie Wonder went into a four-day coma in 1973 after a car accident. When he awoke, he had lost part of his sense of smell. Of course, that never stopped him from making countless more hits and playing tours for legions of adoring fans.

American actor Gary Busey was in a coma for 33 days after a motorcycle crash in 1988. He was not wearing a helmet when his bike hit a patch of gravel going 40 miles an hour. He is now an advocate for traumatic injury prevention.

In 2004, Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne went into a coma for eight days after his ATV crashed at his English estate.

He hit a pothole, flipped over the front and the vehicle landed on top of him, crushing his chest.

For a man whose lifestyle has tempted death once or twice before, coming back from that coma is nothing short of a miracle.

While the scope of mysteries relating to the brain is immense, perhaps one of the most marvellous mysteries is the brain’s ability to rewire itself to circumvent traumatized areas.

The resourceful brain of each person mentioned above has found those ways.

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Merritt Fire Zone sees increase in wildfires

By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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The Merritt Fire Zone saw a dramatic increase in the number of hectares burnt this fire season compared to last year.

Since April, there have been 67 wildfires in the Merritt Fire Zone, burning 1,048 hectares of land.

The 2013 wildfire season saw just 43 wildfires in the Merritt area, which burnt up a grand total of just 47 hectares.

The numbers this year are more reminiscent of the 2012 fire season, when the

Merritt Fire Zone saw 109 fires burn up 652 hectares.

Fire information officer Kayla Pepper told the Herald the Merritt Fire Zone had a high number of large fires this year.

“We had extreme fire activity in July,” Pepper said.

Fire information officer Kelsey Winter said the Murray Lake wildfire alone accounts for 398 hectares of scorched land and the Jura forest service road wildfire grew to 400 hectares.

This year, 54 fires in the Merritt Fire

Zone were spot-sized or smaller, which amounts to less than a hectare in size, Winter said.

There were six fires between one and four hectares. Another three were between four and 10 hectares in size, one was between 10 and 50 hectares and there were three wildfires that grew to over 100 hectares.

There were two evacuations in the Merritt Fire Zone.

Of the 67 wildfires this year, 42 of them — or 63 per cent — were caused by lightning.

The remaining 25 were human-caused.

In 2012, a total of

74 of the 109 wildfires in the Merritt area were caused by lightning, and 34 by humans.

Last year there were 27 lightning-caused fires compared to 16 humancaused fires.

In each of the last three fire seasons, lightning-caused fires made up between 60 and 70 per cent of all wildfires in the Merritt area.

The 2014 fire season was the first full year in which the Provincial Wildfire Training Centre has been operational.

“It was a huge help,” Pepper said, adding there was an incident management team sta-

tioned at the facility.

She said that team oversaw the Murray Lake and Jura forest service road fires at one point.

“It’s so nice to have a facility that is so multipurpose in the local area,” Pepper said.

Currently, the Kamloops Fire Centre is in the midst of mopping up an 182 hectare fire that broke out about seven kilometres north of Princeton on Sunday.

There were 27 firefighters on scene as of Wednesday. No evacuation orders were issued for that blaze, nor were any structures damaged.

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Coming through one of the most expensive forest fire seasons in the province’s history, the B.C. government is being asked to renew its fund for local governments to create safe zones around their communities.

A resolution to extend wildfire prevention funding tops the list for the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, set for Sept. 22 to 26 in Whistler. It was sponsored by the OkanaganSimilkameen Regional District, where fire crews are battling the latest major forest fire near Princeton.

The province’s wildfire prevention fund was established 10 years ago in the wake of the damaging 2003 fire season, with $37 million for a cost-sharing program. Another $25 million was provided in 2011 and that money has all been committed for local forest fuel management projects.

The B.C. government estimates it will spend $350 million on wildfire control by the end of this season.

That was exceeded in 2003 and in 2009, the most costly season for the province with $382

million spent.

Other resolutions given priority by the UBCM executive: • Langley City is calling on the province to provide a cost recovery model for medical assistance calls to its fire rescue service.

Nearly four out of five calls received are for medical assistance. In response to a previous request, the province told UBCM its local firefighters are not required to respond to medical calls.

• The City of Victoria wants to discuss the province’s changes to the Agricultural Land Commission.

Nelson, Coldstream and the Central Kootenay Regional District have presented similar resolutions, calling for more consultation before changes are implemented.

• Northern and central B.C. municipalities object to the province’s proposal to cap industrial tax rates for properties used in

liquefied natural gas developments. The B.C. government has complained previously about high industrial taxes imposed on the forest products industry.

• The province’s new recycling regulations have prompted a resolution on behalf of small communities without recycling programs. The Fraser-Fort George Regional District is calling for recycling collection services to be offered wherever

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Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by the Chief Election Officer. Nomination documents are available at the School Board Office during regular office hours or from the Chief Election Officer, Ruth G. Steffens, 1617 Armstrong Street, Merritt, BC, commencing at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday September 30, 2014 and concluding at 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2014.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS RUNNING FOR RELATIVES Eddy Watkinson completed his first Terry Fox Run on Sunday. Watkinson said he took part in the run because his father died of cancer in 2004 and his uncle is currently struggling with his own fight against cancer.

Funds raised by Terry Fox Runs held across the country benefit cancer research.

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Friends & Neighbours Volunteering brings pair closer Del Lawrence and Jean Guy Dupuis are dedicated and long-standing volunteers with the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary. The couple met many years ago at karaoke and have since made many memories camping, bowling and dancing. They also enjoy working alongside one another at the Thrift Shop and giving back to the community together.

Del has been a volunteer with the Auxiliary for over 26 years. Throughout her time with the Auxiliary she has held every position on the executive, including convenor for the Thrift Shop. She is currently a past president.

Through her commitment to volunteering and health care, Del has had a very positive impact in the Nicola Valley. In 2007, Del was one of five individuals nominated by the Nicola Valley Women in Action for her outstanding community service.

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Over the years, Del has also been a committed volunteer for many other organizations and initiatives, including the Hospital Foundation Board, Patricia Rebecca Lodge, Merritt Senior Citizens Centre, Canadian Cancer Society, Big Bike for Heart and Stroke, Elvis Presley Fan Club for the patients transportation program, Canadian Red Cross, and more.

Jean became involved with the Auxiliary through Del. He is a helping hand around the Thrift Shop, working

in the background, providing an extremely important service, moving heavy items and doing maintenance at the shop.

Jean is joined by a few other men who fill a similar role.

Jean is a musician who plays country music with a band locally at various spots within Merritt.

Similar to Del, Jean is also involved in other community organizations.

The Auxiliary is very fortunate to have Del and Jean as members. Their commitment and service to health care within the community is invaluable.

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Professional bull rider and born-andraised Merrittonian Ty Pozzobon was awarded city council’s Supportive Note Award at last Tuesday’s regular council meeting.

The award is given to those who promote the city and bring

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“Because of your efforts over the last two years of bringing your invitational bull riding event to Merritt and the great number of people that it brought out, we would like to award you with this

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Last year, Merrittonian Luke Pierce received the award for being named coach of the year in the BCHL.

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PLEASE JOIN US IN THE OFFICIAL GROUND BREAKING FOR PHASE 1 OF THE CENTRAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 @ 12:00PM. CENTRAL PARK –1302 VOGHT ST., MERRITT, BC Phase 1 includes the construction of a regulation size lacrosse/ multi-purpose sport box, construction of the new concession/washroom building and the relocation of the sand volleyball courts.

Festivities to include: Presentation of the project details including the opportunity to view the conceptual designs, comments from the Mayor, First Nations Blessing of the Grounds, refreshments and of course, the official ground breaking.

This important community project was formulated through the vision and hard work of the City’s Outdoor Recreation Facility User Group Committee.

For more information: Larry Plotnikoff Leisure Services Manager City of Merritt 250-378-8618 lplotnikoff@merritt.ca

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Deciphering between holy and hollow emotions NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH The passing away of actor Robin Williams was an emotional shocker not only to the Hollywood fraternity but to many in our region as well.

It wasn’t too long ago Williams and the troupe did some filming around Kamloops for the movie Night at the Museum 3, not yet released.

A succession of tinsel town celebrities have taken matters in their own hands and ended their lives. The three “D”s that are mostly attributed to such emotional super stakes are depression, discouragement and defeat.

Emotions are part of being human. They are neither good nor bad in themselves.

Just because we are emotional creatures is no excuse for uncontrolled responses. The truth is, we do not have to be controlled by our emotions.

We can choose to fix our mind on the Truth (obedience), take every thought captive to the Truth, and allow God to sanctify and control our emotions.

In reality, it goes back to surrender – giving God my emotions for worship, not worry; comforting others, not controlling others; feeling the pain of another and responding with care and compassion.

Two types of emotions are generally stirred within us by events around us – holy and hollow.

Holy emotions are engendered from a broken heart, crying out in desperation to a holy and faithful God. This type has little regard for self.

When these have reached their ultimate

goal, they have become God’s way of complete surrender evidenced through brokenness – an emptying of our selves, our wants, our needs and our sufferings.

Hollow emotions are a desperate attempt to be seen, heard and to manipulate others.

They cry out for attention from others and, perhaps from God, but because these are self-focused, are not usually responded to by a “higher power.”

It might sound like a cry to God, but He is not the focus.

The situation, the person, or whatever has caused the grief has become the controlling force.

People with hollow emotions are still looking for “It” (the circumstance, person, etc.) to bring relief.

They are wanting God to change “It” so they won’t have to suffer any longer.

This cry out is for self, not for surrender.

“Touch me,” “comfort me,” “love me,” and so go it.

God does want to answer our pleas and He is close to those of a broken heart.

But He is not interested in simply giving us relief, but in changing our focus, in turning these hollow emotions into holy ones – controlled, sanctified, and surrendered to Him for His purpose.

Author and speaker Larry Crabb said: “Recovery from pain is absorbing an increasing share of the church’s energy… we have become committed to relieving the pain behind our problems rather than using our pain to wrestle more passionately with the character and purpose of God.” God desires every thing about our life to be under His control, including emotions.

They are to be no longer controlled by people or circumstances but must be surrendered to His control.

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Here’s a sampler of general differences between holy and hollow emotions.

Holy emotions: • Surrender and submit through pain to God; • Cry out for healing; • Produce faith; • Speak sincerely, even through tears; • Confess, adore;

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Stop headaches on the rebound

Do you suffer from headaches every day despite regularly using a pain reliever? Do they remain the same or even become worse after you take this pain reliever?

You may be suffering from a rebound headache due to an overuse of painkillers (analgesics).

The typical sufferer of rebound headache comes to rely on increasingly frequent and higher doses of painkillers to keep a headache at bay. Over time, headache symptoms grow worse rather than better, despite large amounts of prescription drugs, or off-the-shelf

of having a disabling headache â&#x20AC;&#x201D; she began to take non-prescription or prescription medication even for her mild headaches. After a while, she finds herself taking pain relievers more than four days each week and may take four to 12 tablets per day.

A rebound headache is typically different in character from the initial chronic headache.

Patients usually describe a mild-to-moderate, dull, non-throbbing, steady pain often felt in both sides of the forehead, top or back of the head (though rebound may cause a generalized or very focal headache).

The headache tends to last from six to 24 hours.

Most patients do not have migraine symptoms such as sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, or intensification of pain with mild exertion. In some cases, however, the headache may proceed to trigger a

severe migraine episode.

Indeed, rebound headache tends to progress, and, over time, the daily headaches become more migraine-like. As with most headaches, some patients suffer feelings of depression and irritability, sleep disturbance, trouble concentrating, or other neurological and/ or psychological symptoms.

Almost any pain reliever â&#x20AC;&#x201D; prescription or non-prescription â&#x20AC;&#x201D; can be associated with rebound headache.

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By taking too much medication, you may be actually promoting your

Resilience: life-changing trait GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Josh Billings Resilience: the power of springing back; readily recovering. Resilience

is an attribute which, if we do not already have, we would do well to develop. Much as we hope our lives will be blessed and free of setbacks, reality often has other plans.

We learned this lesson early with our first bike. Naturally we had a few spills, but we kept getting back on and trying again. Even once we had mastered the technique, we knew that a bump on the road or a momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inattention could find us on the pavement. We accepted

that risk. The alternative would be to sit on the curb, watching others have fun.

Life sometimes has a way of upsetting our plans or collapsing our vision of how we thought things would be. It may be the loss of a loved one, a divorce, loss of a job, loss of a friendship or health setback.

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ourselves that while it might be hard to imagine now, we will one day move on. Life can still be good, even if it is different. We can still find happiness, even if it is not the way we thought it would be.

We all have the ability to be resilient; however, we must consciously choose to access that power. Life is what it is, but resilience can alter its quality.

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In last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s article I left my story with me standing beside my car with a young lady approaching. When she was about 10 to 15 meters away, she said in a loud voice, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you ok?â&#x20AC;? I said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes.â&#x20AC;? but she kept coming and asked a few more times, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you ok?â&#x20AC;? When she came close I asked her, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lady, what happened?â&#x20AC;?

you were right there in front of me.â&#x20AC;? He had probably dropped off to sleep for a few seconds and going 110Km an hour, slammed into me.

He hit me in the right side, bent the frame, and crushed the body disabling my back, right wheel which made the car go out of control. Had he hit me on the left side, I would have been thrown She answered me and pointed into the cement divider, the no-posts, down the road at a pick-up truck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He and that would have meant â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;goodhit you from the back.â&#x20AC;? I went and byeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for me. looked at the back end of my poor car Now, about that time, the and realized why she kept asking me if I maintenance supervisor for the highway was ok. What a mess! came. He was a very pleasant and The ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is Della. Della, if knowledgeable man. He called the you are reading this, or hear about this, I police and a wrecker. I asked him to just want to say a big Thank You. I know call my son. I could not have asked for that you came with the thought that if a better helper. He knew what to do help was needed, you were ready to and when to do it. give it. Again, I say Thank You. The wrecker people came and Then the driver from the pick- took all my things out of my car, putting up came and asked if I was ok. He said them into the supervisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pick-up. that he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know what had Through this whole ordeal, when gone wrong. He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I looked up and I needed help, it showed up.

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At first glance, the Merritt Centennials 8-1 shellacking at the hands of the Penticton Vees in both teams’ final exhibition game on Sunday could be cause for some real concern in Centsland.

Not to worry says Merritt head coach and GM Luke Pierce, who’s the first to admit he doesn’t normally take losses well himself.

“I’m never one for excuses, but the simple fact is we had the entire team up at Corbett Lake for the entire weekend prior to travelling to Penticton, and I think the players were more than a little worn out by game time,” Pierce said on Monday.

“We went up to Corbett after practice on Friday and stayed right through until Sunday morning,” the coach said. “The guys were out fishing on Saturday, and we had a campfire that night. It was a great experience for everyone.

There is a ton of value in something like that.

UNDER FIRE Merritt Centennials netminder Jonah Imoo and rookie defenceman Tyrell Buckley feel the pressure of the Penticton Vees’ forecheck (by Liam Finlay and Tyson Jost) during Sunday’s exhibition game in Penticton. The Vees handily defeated the Cents 8-1. The same two teams will meet in Merritt’s regular-season home-opener on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Photo courtesy of Mark Brett/Penticton Western News

It’s all part of getting our players to not only embrace our team but our community, too.

“The lodge did just such a great job of hosting us,” Pierce said.

“They treated us great, it’s a beautiful spot, and the players had a lot of fun. But it takes a lot out of you.”

The Cents had just enough time on Sunday to slip home for a quick shower before they were on the bus to Penticton

to watch the last of the NHL’s Young Prospects games at the South Okanagan Events Centre before getting ready for their own tilt with the Vees at 6 p.m.

Penticton served notice early that it will be a force this coming BCHL season as the Vees totally dominated the opening 20 minutes of play – at one point outshooting the Cents 17-1.

They managed to score twice on the power play,

at 3:14 and then again at 19:57. Vees’ marksmen were the recently acquired Demico Hannoun and rookie Lewis Zerter-Gossage.

“I don’t think that we really helped ourselves at the beginning of the game,” Pierce said. “We tried to be a bit too fancy and a bit too cute, when the best thing would have been to just keep things simple.

“We came close to surviving the first period,

down one goal, but they scored with three seconds left and we went to the dressing room down 2-0.”

Things went from bad to worse in the second period as NHL draft pick Jack Ramsey tallied twice in less than seven minutes to put his team up 4-0 before the game was half over.

On a rare offensive foray into Penticton’s zone, the Cents’ Nick Fidanza scored what

would be Merritt’s only goal of the night off a nice pass from linemate Rhett Willcox.

The Vees added two more goals in the middle stanza to snuff out any hopes of a Cents’ comeback. Former Cowichan Valley Capital Steen Cooper scored on a shorthanded breakaway, and captain Cody DePourcq finished off a nice tic-tac-toe with Hannoun and Patrick Newell with 50 seconds

to go in the period.

DePourcq picked up his second of the night at 2:36 of the third period, and another rookie, Tyson Jost, wired one home from the face-off circle at 14:39 to close out the scoring for the Vees.

Penticton outshot Merritt 43-15 on the night, and went 4-for-13 on the power play, while the Cents failed to score on six man-advantage situations.

Merritt netminders Jonah Imoo and Anthony Pupplo allowed four goals apiece on a night when both goalies didn’t get much help from their teammates and the opposition seemed to have the puck on a string.

“The 13 shorthanded situations certainly didn’t help us,” Pierce said. “I was a bit puzzled at a few of the calls, but I’m not going to be a reffing critic. When [Penticton] has the puck 90 per cent of the game, I guess you’re going to take penalties.”

See ‘Cents and Vees’ Page 17

BCHL regular season begins at 3rd Annual Showcase this weekend

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

sports@merrittherald.com

SHOWCASE SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 19 3:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Vernon vs Cowichan V. Salmon Arm vs Langley Coquitlam vs W. Kelowna Penticton vs Surrey

S M S M

Saturday, Sept. 20 11:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

The 2014-15 British Columbia Hockey League regular season officially kicks off this weekend with the 3rd Annual BCHL Showcase at Prospera Centre in Chilliwack.

A total of 16 games involving all 16 BCHL teams will take place over the three days, beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Friday and running through until 6 p.m.

Sunday. Each team will officially play one home and one away game in Chilliwack with all

points counting towards the regular-season standings.

The Merritt Centennials open their regular season at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept.

20 against the Cowichan Valley Capitals. Their second game at the Showcase is at 6 p.m. on

Merritt vs Cowichan V. S Trail vs Coquitlam M Penticton vs Alberni V. S Vernon vs Victoria M Prince George vs Nanaimo S Chilliwack vs Powell River M Trail vs Powell River Prince George vs Alberni Langley vs Victoria W. Kelowna vs Nanaimo Surrey vs Salmon Arm Merritt vs Chilliwack

See ‘Showcase’ Page 17

vs. Penticton Vees Saturday, September 27 - 7:30 pm

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won just one of their five exhibition games leading up to the Showcase, while the Chiefs, with new head coach Jason Tatarnic, were a perfect 4-0 in the pre-season.

Merritt Centennials

Sunday, Sept. 21 10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 21 when they take on the host Chilliwack Chiefs.

The Capitals (22-302-4) and the Chiefs (1437-2-5) had poor seasons last year – both finishing at the bottom of their respective divisions and both failing to make the playoffs. The Capitals

The longest continuously run franchise in the BCHL

All games scheduled to play at NICOLA

VALLEY MEMORIAL ARENA 2075 Mamette Ave., Merritt

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SPORTS

Fountain Tire atoms off to a good start

By Ian Webster THE HERALD

sports@merrittherald.com

The Merritt Fountain Tire atom development hockey team got their season off to a great start on the weekend with an 11-5 exhibition win over visiting South Okanagan.

The Jr. Cents were paced by the seven-goal performance of Max Graham and some solid puck-stopping by the netminding triumvirate of Nathan Van Rensberg, Nathan Willey and Manjot Panghli.

Additional goal-scorers for the Merritt atom

team against South Okanagan were Wyatt Smith with a hat trick and Lucas Schmid.

There were plenty of assists to go around.

Austyn Streek, Karson Peat, Ashley Cavaliere, Jalen McRae and Brayden McRaeChillihitzia all had a pair of helpers, while Schmid and Ostyn Fox picked up one each.

Head coach for the Fountain Tire atom team is John Graham.

Assistants are Peter Schmid and Chris Charters.

The Merritt atoms travel to Osoyoos this Saturday for a rematch with South Okanagan,

High school rodeo up and running

SEVENTH HEAVEN Max Graham scored seven goals to lead the Merritt Fountain Tire atoms to an 11-5 victory over South Okanagan on the weekend. Ian Webster/Herald

then entertain Winfield at home on Sunday.

The game starts at

1 p.m. at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

CHAMPIONSHIP FORM Marinda Bester (left) and Harbans Sandhu teamed up to win the Merritt & District Tennis Club’s mixed doubles club championship on the weekend with a hard-fought 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 three-set victory over the team of Diane Quinn and Bhavinder Bansi.

The local tennis club will hold its men’s and ladies’ doubles club championships this Saturday at its facility, located adjacent to the Merritt Golf & Country Club. Michael Potestio/Herald

Cents and Vees in Merritt’s home-opener From Page 16 Pierce had high praise for the Vees, whose lineup this season boasts no fewer than 13 players with commitments already to American colleges and universities.

“They are a really good team – perhaps already better than last year’s team. They’re very quick, their forecheck is aggressive, and their power play and penalty kill were both very good.

They did a lot of things right.”

Sitting out Sunday’s game against Penticton were Cents players Malik Kaila, Devin Oakes and Braden Fuller.

The Vees will be Merritt’s opposition on Sat., September 27 when the Cents play their home-opener at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

GOAL-GETTER Kamloops native Nick Fidanza (21) scored the Cents’ only goal in Merritt’s 8-1 loss to the Penticton Vees on Sunday.

Photo courtesy of Mark Brett/ Penticton Western News

Showcase features Cents versus Caps and Chiefs From Page 16 Cents head coach and GM Luke Pierce says that his focus on the opening weekend of the regular season will be

entirely on his own team and nobody else.

“I put zero thought into who our opponents are in these first two games,” he said. “We have so much work to

do with our own players that who we play isn’t the least bit important.

It’s strictly about who we are and how we play.”

As of Wednesday of this week, the

Centennials still had 23 players on their roster, one over the league limit of 22 they must reach by Friday. The list includes 11 returning players and 12 newcomers.

POLE DANCERS Merritt Secondary School cowgirl Brooke Gabara and her 14-year-old quarterhorse, Kay, compete in the pole bending event at a high school rodeo competition in Kamloops on the September 6 and 7 weekend. Gabara finished second in the event on Sunday.

Merritt Secondary’s only other competitor, Resa Stoltzfus, finished second in cow cutting both days, and fourth in the ladies barrel racing and goat tying on Saturday. The next high school rodeo is October 11 and 12 in Peachland. Photo courtesy of Allen Douglas/Kamloops This Week

Douglas Lake Chapperon wins ranch hand rodeo WILD RIDE (Left) Douglas Lake cowboy Kaylan Eek hangs on for dear life in the saddle bronc competition at the 2014 Nicola Valley Ranch Rodeo, held September 13 at the rodeo grounds in Collettville.

A total of six teams took part in the one-day ranch rodeo: Nicola Ranch, Coldstream Ranch and River Ranch as well as three teams from the Douglas Lake Ranch.

It was the Douglas Lake Chapperon division that won the team competition. (Below, from right) Team members Cameron Jacobs, Sam Woodman, Charlie Peasley and Travis Freiman, along with ranch rodeo organizers Mark Elliott and Curt Martindale and silversmith Richard Tenisch who made the buckles that were awarded to the winning team. Michael Potestio/ Herald

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CRAFT FAIR

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Craft Fair at the Lower Nicola Community Hall Oct. 18, 2014 10am-2pm. Everyone welcome! For table bookings call 250-378-8847 or 250-378-4717.

Fire relief fundraisers for Earth Walker Spiritual Shop.

You can either donate money to the bank account set up at CIBC or drop off your bottle donations to the bottle depot.

NICOLA NATURALIST SOCIETY Memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo night. Thursday Sep 18th, 7 PM at NVIT Room U01. All welcome - membership or donation.

THE COMMUNITY CHOIR New season started Monday SEPT. 15 @ 7 PM. Location is TRINTY UNITED CHURCH (corner of Quilchena and Chapman) until further notice. Colletteville school will be location after dispute is settled. New members are very welcome. FMI contact: Ellen 378-9899 or Barb 389-2678.

N.V. COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL Hosting an art exhibition and fundraising auction.

Come down to the Courthouse Art Gallery, 1840 Nicola Ave. on Friday, Oct. 3 from 6 - 8 p.m. and view the work of Jeff Wilson. Then join us on Saturday from 6 - 8 p.m. for the auction. For more information go to www. nvartscouncil.com

MERRITT OLD TIME FIDDLERS Baron of beef and jam session at the Legion on Saturday, September 20, 2014. Baron @ 5:30 and music @ 7:00. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy good food and good music.

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY Nicola Valley Film Society presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Railway Manâ&#x20AC;? rated 14A on Monday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. Season ticket packages are available at the Sept. 15 screening. Parking is free and there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. For more info phone 250-378-3974.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Navy League is in need of officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps.

Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet every Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have past experience or are interested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us. Ellen 250-280-6944, Debra 250-280-4086 or email at nlccventure@ gmail.com

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MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

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

COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY The Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will be holding a weekly creative art session, in the artists room at the Art Gallery, every Thursday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Everyone welcome to stop in and see their work.

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: Crib & Whist 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m.

Wednesday: Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m. (third week - shutin lucheon) Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m.

All seniors welcome.

En-kata Maasai Choir Raising funds to build a school in their area Wednesday September 24th at 7:00pm Crossroads Community Church By donation

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION MARVELOUS MUTTS Come down to the Cadet Hall on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14 and join Marvelous Mutts help raise funds to help cover medicial expenses incurred.

Fernando Silva, the Brazilian dog guru will be there for a training session. Come listen and learn or participate with your dog.

Join them for their indoor yard sale to be held from 1 - 5 p.m. For more information or to pre-register contact Margie at 250-378-4599.

1ST MERRITT BEAVERS, CUBS & SCOUTS REGISTRATION Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1-3 p.m. at Walmart.

For more information or to pick up registration forms contact Karen Pare 250-378-2706. We are looking for leaders in all sections. Training is available.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Come join Trinity United Church for their service this Sunday. Service will be held at Murray Church in Upper Nicola (white church beside Nicola Gifts). The service will start at 10:30 a.m. If you would like more information or need a ride please call 250-378-5735.

Tuesday - Darts: 7:00 p.m.

Friday - Frosty Friday - 5:00 p.m. Saturdays - Meat draw: 2:30 p.m.

MERRITT DANCE SOCIETY Ongoing pre-registration. For more information contact Selena at 250-378-7266

LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Living with the Loss Support Group Wednesday 7:00pm -8:45pm #12-2025 Granite Ave, Merritt Call Marilyn at 250-378-3513.

COMMUNITY GARDENS Check out the Community Garden and experience a relaxing outdoor yoga adventure among the plants.

Every Thursday 5:15 - 5:45 pm. A new instructor every week. The gardens are located behind the hospital.

Positions now available for Senior-In-Training.

Applicants must be 40 years or older. Qualifications include a willingness to have fun and enjoy the company of others. Contact Seniors Association at 250-378-3763 for more information.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 1899 Quilchena Ave. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sundays - for children ages 4 to 8 years. Children learn of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love through stories, music, crafts and fun. More information: Gail 250-378-9706

MERRITT MINOR HOCKEY

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Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church

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

MARVELLOUS MUTTS Marvellous Mutts & Rehoming Merritt Branch, are always looking for foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, until they find a fur-ever home, please contact Margie at newbark_rescue@ hotmail.com.

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

7 Day Weather Forecast for Merritt, BC - Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014 - Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 Thurs. Sept. 18

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

A great place to socialize and enjoy the day. Vendors call Market Manager: Lang Mackenzie 250-9398605 or Sue 250-378-2031

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

In Memoriam

Cindy Eva Nichol January 17, 1981 September 3, 2014

MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPEL

In a celebration off Cindy’s life please join us for a tea at Trinity United Church.

Saturday September 20th at 3:00 pm Corner of Quilchena Avenue & Chapman Street, Merritt BC

A Division of Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC

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

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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

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

A FUNERAL PRE PLANNING ADVISOR

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

A Personal Planning Guide will be provided.

In Memoriam

In loving memory of

DEB OLIVER-ZYNGER June 30, 1952 - September 13, 2012

Dearly loved, remembered and missed by her husband Ron, mother Ella and children, grandchildren as well as many good friends from Branch #96 RC Legion, Merritt.

We will always remember Deb with her great smile and personality.

Judy (Jean) Engar On September 15, 2014 Mrs. Judy (Jean) Engar passed away peacefully in Merritt, BC at the age of 87 years.

She is survived by her loving daughter Dee Arduini (Peter), granddaughter Erinn Crerar (Todd) and greatgrandchildren Rory and Nickolas all of Merritt, as well as her step great granddaughter, Chaylene living in Saskatchewan. An extended family lives in Ontario.

Judy was predeceased by her parents, husband Gordon and sister Noeline. She moved to Merritt in 1998 and made new friends getting involved with other seniors, the Better Breathers group, the thrift store and a number of churches. She enjoyed her home and family get togethers, her books and the weekly ladies study group. The family would like to thank the staff at The Florentine, Dr Bester and the doctors and nurses at Nicola Valley Hospital for their support and care. In lieu of Áowers, donations may be made to the CNIB or BC Lung Association. A celebration of Judy's life will be held Monday, September 22 at 2pm at The Florentine on 4100 Belshaw Street, Merritt BC.

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APART BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!

Ken Sallie June une 1 15, 5, 195 1951 51 - SSe September pte t mbe b r9 9,, 2 2014 Ken was born iin n Saskatchewan.

He was raised in Ashcroft BC where liv ed, was married and lived, raised his children. While in Ashcroft Ken was a Mill Right at Highland Valley Copper, then became an insurance agent, both in BC and Alberta. Also while in Ashcroft he took pride in building his own home. Ken then moved to Penticton where he had he last child. Finally, Ken moved to Merritt where he lived the last 12 years of his life.

Ken is survived by his two daughters, Nadine Sallie O’Shea, and Tanis(Mike) Donnelly, his sons Bryant Sallie and Christian Sallie, his two grandchildren Avery Donnelly and Bronson Donnelly, and his two sisters. Ken is predeceased by both his mother and his father.

Ken enjoyed Àshing, the lakes and being outdoors. Ken also had a passion for blues and Rock n’ Roll, even part of a band as a young adult. Ken enjoyed karaoke, playing darts, and pool at the Coldwater Hotel. It was here at the Coldwater’s Old Barely Market where Ken worked.

We would like to thank the Coldwater Hotel for their support, Nicola Valley General Hospital staff and doctors, Royal Inland Hospital Renal Department and Schoening Funeral Services.

Ken was a mellow person who was a gentleman’s gentleman.

A celebration of life will be held at the Coldwater Hotel banquet room on Friday, September 19th at 2pm.

Loved Always, Your Family, Friends, and Collegues

Rose Marie Gaulin

March 13, 1929 - September 14, 2014 With it greatt sadness d we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Rose Gaulin on September 14th. 2014. Rose was born March 13th, 1929 in St. Odilon, Quebec. Rose is predeceased by her three sisters and one brother.

She lost her husband, Réal of 44 years in 1997.

Rose is survived by her sister, Gemma Laliberte in Quebec, her four children, Jean-Pierre Gaulin, Michele Shaw, (Richard), Richard Gaulin, and Diane Gaulin. ( Steve). Her six grand-children, Stephane and Claire Gaulin-Brown, Christopher Shaw, (Rylee), Victoria Shaw, Jeremy Desrosiers, (Stephenie), and Stephanie Desrosiers, (Tony). She also had seven greatgrand-children, Tony, katie, Sophia, Janie, and Bruce Stover, Liam Johnston-Desrosiers and Melody Desrosiers.

Rose lived in Chilliwack for 20 years, attending mass at St. Mary`s parish, she was also a member for 13 years with the Catholic Women`s League. She enjoyed having all the grandchildren visit her and lady friends from many years of good friendships. She was heart-broken when she lost the love of her life, her husband Real, in 97”, but she carried on to the age of eighty-Àve, God Rest her Soul. She spent the last few years of her life living with her daughter, Michele. Until she went to Coquihala-Gillis House, in Merritt.B.C. There will be a viewing on Saturday Sept 20,2014, at 10:00am St. Mary’s Parish, followed by a mass at 11:00am, there will be a luncheon served after mass. Interment services to follow at Promontory Cemetery.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Healing from grief does not mean forgetting.

Moving on with life does not mean we do not take part of our lost one with us.

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The Community Choir is starting it’s new season, Monday SEPT. 15@7pm.

Location is TRINTY UNITED CHURCH (corner of quilchena and chapman) until further notice. Colletteville school will be location after dispute is settled.

LOST at Helmer Lake on July 22, grey/brown plastic tote with dark lid. Reward offered.

Call Dwight at 250-295-3787

Though 53 years have passed in our lives, as brother and sister we meet again.

All our memories are our family tie’s, and forever in time will remain the same!

Help Wanted

HELP WANTED At Starz Indian Cuisine

Cavaliere Family in Merritt September 14, 2014

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Lost & Found

ARNOLD MILLER Oct. 27, 1937 - Sept. 15, 2014 Arnold Miller, 76, died September 15, 2014.

Arnold was born October 27, 1937 in Vernon, BC to Walter & Ella Miller. After completing his high school education he joined the Armed Forces, serving for twenty-Àve years with the RCAF in Canada and Europe.

He and his wife Deborah have resided in Merritt since 2006. Arnold was a member of the Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church, and the Royal Canadian Legion.

Arnold is survived by his wife Deborah, his brother Bernie (Maureen) in Manitoba; brother-inlaw Sheldon (Myrna); children David, Anne, Paul and Susan; step-children Todd (Susanne), Leanne (Wendell), and Stephen; nephew Jeffrey (Lisa); Àfteen grandchildren; two great-nephews.

A celebration of Arnold’s life will be held at Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church on Saturday, September 20 at 2:00 pm. No Áowers by request.

Donations in Arnold’s honour can be made to ALS Society of BC, 1233-13351 Commerce Parkway, Richmond, BC, V6V 2X7

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FULL-TIME DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER City Furniture is seeking highly motivated individual for delivery and other warehouse duties. Heavy lifting required. You will need a valid class 5 drivers license.

Please apply in person with resume to City Furniture, 2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt. or by email: sonny@cityfurnituremerritt.ca We thank all candidates who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Merritt, BC An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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High School Generalist Teacher Position

Desired QualiĂ&#x20AC;cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Fully qualiĂ&#x20AC;ed and experienced to teach Grades 8 to 12 â&#x20AC;˘ CertiĂ&#x20AC;ed teacher: Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working in First Nations community an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Be culturally sensitive and possess a high degree of Ă exibility and initiative â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to organize and manage student courses, schedules and maintain accurate student records â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication skills/planning/organizing/ decision making/positive team player/ computer skills â&#x20AC;˘ Salary to commensurate with experience

Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aide Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday (hours to be determined)

Experienced Waitress Needed

Please apply in person Thursday - Friday after 4pm 1953 NICOLA AVE, MERRITT BC Full-time Logging Danglehead Processor Operator needed immediately for the Vernon area.1to2 years experience a must.Good wages and beneďŹ ts.

Fax resume to 250-542-3587 or email: spence06@telus.net.

Desired QualiĂ&#x20AC;cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working in a school and/or with children and youth would be an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Energetic, hard working and enjoy working with children are positive features. â&#x20AC;˘ High school diploma and related post-secondary education preferred. â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal record check requirements â&#x20AC;˘ First Aid training would be an asset.

Postings will remain open until Ă&#x20AC;lled.

For more information and/or to send resume contact: Carol Holmes, Principal Email: principal@uppernicola.com

ROYAL LEPAGE MERRITT

IS LOOKING TO EXPAND THEIR TEAM!

Strata Manager/ Unlicensed Assistant Full time Must be prepared to become licensed for Strata Management through the Real Estate Council of B.C.

Duties include but are not limited to: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Attend Strata Meetings Record Minutes of Meetings Develop Annual Budgets Reference checks.

File Management.

Recruiting tenants for rentals.

Completing all applicable paper work as per B.C. Tenancy Branch requirements. â&#x20AC;˘ Receiving rental income / bank deposits. â&#x20AC;˘ Property inspections. â&#x20AC;˘ Other duties as required.

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

Home Hardware Building Centre Merritt is looking for

SEASONAL YARD WORKER (Weekend shifts required) Key responsibilities will include maintaining the lumber yard, loading/unloading materials and assisting customers.

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

Minimum QualiďŹ cations: UĂ&#x160; A University Degree in Business Administration or related ďŹ eld.

UĂ&#x160; Leadership effectiveness, minimum ďŹ ve (5) yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience at a senior management level working with a First Nations.

UĂ&#x160; Excellent written and oral communications skills UĂ&#x160; Computer literacy is a must, proďŹ ciency in computer software programs and technology.

UĂ&#x160; Ability to plan, develop and manage programs.

UĂ&#x160; Experience in ďŹ nancial management, budgeting and reporting.

UĂ&#x160; Experience in proposal writing and knowledge of funding sources.

UĂ&#x160; Must be bondable and able to apply for a Commission of Oath.

UĂ&#x160; Able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

UĂ&#x160; Strong technical skills and ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

UĂ&#x160; Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and Reliable Vehicle.

UĂ&#x160; Criminal records check.

Required Skills and Knowledge: UĂ&#x160; Public speaking skills along with team leadership, management skills and social awareness.

UĂ&#x160; Strategic Planning skills and time management skills.

UĂ&#x160; Thorough knowledge of all federal, provincial and other funding sources and reporting requirements.

UĂ&#x160; General knowledge of the culture, values and traditions of the Nlakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;pamux Nation an asset.

Salary and Remunerations: We offer a respectful and progressive work environment, competitive salary and an above-average beneďŹ ts package.

Deadline for Applications: Thursday September 18, 2014 at 4:00 pm (with interviews to follow September 22, 2014) Please submit your application with a cover letter, updated resume, copy of certiďŹ cations and three (3) current references in a sealed envelope to: Executive Assistant to Chief Janet Webster, Councillors and Administration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Roy Spinks Ph. #250-455-2304 Lytton First Nation, Box 20, Lytton, B.C., V0K 1Z0 Or email to: chiefandcouncilexecutive@lyttonďŹ rstnations.com Detailed Job Descriptions available upon request.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: Lytton First Nation thanks all those that apply, however only those granted an interview will be contacted.

For more information about Lytton First Nation please visit our website: www.lyttonďŹ rstnations.ca

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Successful applicants must have experience with â&#x20AC;˘ Safety operations â&#x20AC;˘ Operating yard equipment â&#x20AC;˘ Working in a team environment. â&#x20AC;˘ On-Site training provided.

Competency & Skills â&#x20AC;˘ Verbal communication â&#x20AC;˘ Follow procedures â&#x20AC;˘ Apply math â&#x20AC;˘ Initiative â&#x20AC;˘ Time management â&#x20AC;˘ Positive attitude â&#x20AC;˘ Teamwork â&#x20AC;˘ Motivation Closing date: September 22, 2014 Join the team by sending your resume, cover letter and reference list to: Merritt Home Hardware Building Centre P.O. Box 340, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 pmhbc01@gmail.com Fax: 250-378-6467 No phone calls please.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Housing First Coordinator The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society (â&#x20AC;&#x153;NVSSSâ&#x20AC;?) is a non-proĂ&#x20AC;t organization that works on issues surrounding housing and homelessness.

NVSSS is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and organized individual for the position of Housing First Coordinator.

The Housing First Coordinator will promote synergy amongst stakeholders to adopt a housing Ă&#x20AC;rst model, be an advocate on issues related to housing and homelessness and be active in seasonal programs, such as the cold weather shelter. This is a contract position ending March 31st, 2015, although continued funding is a possibility.

The successful candidate must have strong communication skills, experience in project management, and be able to multi-task and set priorities.

Good organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and effective presentation skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to take the initiative and meet deadlines are essential.

Candidate will possess post-secondary education in social work, human services or equivalent combination of education and experience with homelessness issues. Experience in housing and an understanding of the various types of housing as well as knowledge of community resources would be deĂ&#x20AC;nite assets.

Interested applicants should forward a detailed resume outlining skills and experience by September 22nd, 2014 at 4:00pm to: nicola.valley.sss@gmail. com We thank all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be notiĂ&#x20AC;ed.

This position is subject to funding.

JOB POSTING Scwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;exmx Child & Family Services Society Full-time Child Protection Worker Objective: The Child Protection worker strives to ensure the safety and well-being of children while helping to preserve the family unit, assessing preventative support and maintenance programs to preserve families where possible. This position is to provide strong leadership in advocating rights and jurisdiction of those family units.

Requirements: r BSW and at least 3 years related experience r Must have C6 Delegation under the provincial children protection legislation r Interviewing and needs assessment skills r Must have excellent interpersonal intercommunications skills, both written and oral r Knowledge of local First Nations customs and culture an asset r Must have a valid BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable transportation Start Date: ASAP As Needed Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience Deadline for submitting applications: September 26, 2014 - Noon For full job description contact SCFSS.

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director Scwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;exmx Child & Family Service Society Highway 8, Merritt, BC, V1K 0A7 5FM t 'BY

Email: executivedirector@scwexmx.com Scwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualiďŹ ed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Administrative/Archaeology Administrative Assistant Employment Opportunity Duties and Responsibilities include: â&#x20AC;˘ Answer and direct general phone inquiries in a professional and courteous manner; â&#x20AC;˘ Relay voice mail and e-mails from the general mailbox to the appropriate staff members; â&#x20AC;˘ Deal with incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and packages; â&#x20AC;˘ Order ofĂ&#x20AC;ce supplies; â&#x20AC;˘ Provide administrative support to the manager and other staff; â&#x20AC;˘ Assist researchers and Ă&#x20AC;eld crew members as needed; â&#x20AC;˘ Assist with the co-ordination of the Ă ow of information with other organizations such as: Bands, Developers, forest licensees, government agencies, & consultants; â&#x20AC;˘ Create & maintain consistent spreadsheets, tracking systems and Ă&#x20AC;ling systems; â&#x20AC;˘ Control and maintain Ă&#x20AC;eld equipment inventory and supplies; â&#x20AC;˘ Communicate with staff (Field crews, GIS techs, Researchers, Bookkeeper, and Manager).

QualiĂ&#x20AC;cations, Knowledge, and Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of archaeology, land and environment, management and/or First Nations issues an asset; â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of various computer programs incl.

Microsoft Word, Publisher & Excel; â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Nlakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;pamux language & culture, an asset; â&#x20AC;˘ Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license & reliable vehicle; â&#x20AC;˘ Be a self-starter and able to work on own and as part of a team; â&#x20AC;˘ Have good communication skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to read and write English proĂ&#x20AC;ciently.

Deadline for Applications: October 2, 2014 - 4:00 pm Rate of Pay: Dependent upon experience Start Date: ASAP Send resume and cover letter to: Attention: Brenda Walkem Esh-kn-am Cultural Resources Management Services Box 2159, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 or Fax: 250-315-0084 or Email: eshknam.arch@gmail.com Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND SCHOOL POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (SEA)

LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND SCHOOL. PART TIME BUS DRIVER

External Job Opportunities (job description available upon request) QualiďŹ cations: r Certificate: Special Education Assistant (SEA) an asset r Training/experience re: Special needs, behaviorally challenged students r Good communication/organizational skills r Personal maturity and role model to children r Physical ability and endurance to work with special needs students r Understanding of child development and educational programming r First Aid Certificate or willing to upgrade r Willingness to work as an educational team, knowledge of IEPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an asset r LAT directed for support in the classroom, oneon-one and in small groups r Knowledge of First Nations culture/language an asset * Criminal Records Check is mandatory for all positions SALARY: Negotiable DEADLINE: September 19, 2014 START DATE: ASAP

Interested candidates to submit resume and cover letter to: Angie Sterling, Principal Lower Nicola Band School 201 Horn Road, Merritt, BC V1K-1M9 Fax 250-378-6389 e-mail: asterling@lnib.net The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all those who apply; however, only qualiďŹ ed candidates will be considered for an interview.

Advertising Sales Representative Merritt Herald

Alpha Liner Operator/ Supervisor

The Merritt Herald, an award winning twice-weekly newspaper, published in the Nicola Valley, is seeking a full time advertising consultant to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. If you are a highly creative individual, with an ability to multi-task in a fastpaced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, a valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle - we would like to meet you. While experience is an asset, it is not a prerequisite.

To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Theresa Arnold, Publisher Merritt Herald Duties will include operating & maintaining 2090 Granite Ave., P.O. Box 9 anMerritt, AlphaB.C. Liner Machine. Experience V1K Collating 1B8 ore-mail: goodpublisher@merrittherald.com mechanical knowledge an assett.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of all Bindery Staff.

Wage negotiable depending on experience.

Minimum 3 to 4 days a week.

Approx. 30 hours per week, plus benefits.

Safe working conditions.

MERRITT HERALD

Alpha Liner Operator/ Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Supervisor Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry Duties will include operating 2495 Enterprise Way & maintaining an Alpha Liner Collating Machine. Experience BCknowledge V1X 7K2 an assett. or good Kelowna, mechanical The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of all Bindery Staff. or Wage negotiable depending on experience.

Minimum 3 to gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com 4 days a week.

Email: Approx. 30 hours per week, plus benefits.

Safe working conditions.

No phone calls please.

Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com

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Job Summary: Position: Part Time Bus Driver QUALIFICATIONS: r $MBTT %SJWFST -JDFOTF r &YQFSJFODF XPSLJOH XJUI $IJMESFO r 'JSTU "JE JT BO BTTFU r 6Q UP IPVST XFFL Start: ASAP End: June 26, 2015 Salary: Negotiable Deadline: September 26, 2014 Mandatory: Criminal Records Check and Submit a Drivers Abstract Interested Candidates please submit resume to: Angie Sterling, Principal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; email: asterling@lnib.net 201 Horn Road, Merritt, BC V1K-1M9 Phone: 250-378-5527

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Department: Economic Development Position Title: File / Communications Clerk Reports To: Economic Development Manager Summary of Organizational Responsibilities: Responsible for classifying and Ă&#x20AC;ling Economic Development and Negotiations documents and mail upon receipt (Canada Post, courier, email, fax, and hand-delivery) for Economic Development and Negotiations Committee; locate and make available Ă&#x20AC;les/records when required/ requested.

Duties and Tasks Filing: â&#x20AC;˘ ClassiĂ&#x20AC;es, codes and stores records/documents; â&#x20AC;˘ Maintains and updates indexes for Ă&#x20AC;ling system(s); â&#x20AC;˘ Reviews Ă&#x20AC;les periodically to ensure they are complete and correctly classiĂ&#x20AC;ed; â&#x20AC;˘ Locate Ă&#x20AC;les/materials when requested; â&#x20AC;˘ Performs other related responsibilities as assigned by the Economic Development Manager. â&#x20AC;˘ Clerical/Administration: â&#x20AC;˘ When required, provides clerical support in the areas of photocopying, word processing, and faxing and mail distribution; â&#x20AC;˘ When required, process incoming and outgoing mail, electronically and/or manually; â&#x20AC;˘ When required, send and receive messages and documents using fax machine or electronically; â&#x20AC;˘ Draft & process outgoing correspondence on request of Economic Development Manager; Communications: â&#x20AC;˘ Assist the communications team with community meeting(s) between September and February 2015, â&#x20AC;˘ Conduct a census of LNIB members and update contact information of LNIB members on and off reserve, â&#x20AC;˘ Update the website and social media outlets, â&#x20AC;˘ Duties include making arrangements by email and phone, attending meetings, and documenting meetings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Highschool completion with one to two years related work experience, or an appropriate combination of education and experience, preferably with First Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community services.

QualiĂ&#x20AC;cations: â&#x20AC;˘ A valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license with your own vehicle is an asset; â&#x20AC;˘ Occasional travel may be required; â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication (oral/written) skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher; â&#x20AC;˘ Experience on Macs is a bonus; â&#x20AC;˘ Love working with technology like websites, social media, video, and cameras; â&#x20AC;˘ A team worker with a great work ethic, a self-starter and able to work independently; â&#x20AC;˘ Preference given to people between the ages of 18 to 34 years of age; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lakapamux language.

Apply To: Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC Fax: (250) 378 - 6188 V1K 0A7 E-mail: reception@lnib.net Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume and three references.

Deadline: September 19th, 2014.

Help Wanted DEDICATED Class One Chip Haulers, for local Chip Hauls.

We require Acceptable abstract, 2 yrs veriďŹ able exp. ability to work shifts. We offer: Direct Deposit, E-Logs, Satellite Dispatch, Extended BeneďŹ ts, Pension Plan. Apply online www.sutco.ca Fax 250357-2009 PH; 1-888-357-2612 Ext:230

Trades, Technical Looking for Planer Man & Millwrights for out of town work. 2 weeks on/2 weeks off shift. Fax resume to: 250-2432418.

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HELP WANTED HONEY POT DAYCARE is now accepting Resumes for a Part-time Early Childhood Assistant to work in our busy Afterschool program.

ECE Assistant certiďŹ cate, criminal record check, and ďŹ rst aid are required.

Class 4 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence would be an asset.

Lower Nicola Indian Band File Clerk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Job Posting

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Send resume to: Box 1856 Merritt BC, V1K 1B8 or email labounty.advisor@gmail.com.

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CASUAL CHILD CARE ASSISTANTS The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Therapy and Family Resource Centre has casual positions available for Child Care Assistants in Supported Child Development for our Merritt location.

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Thank you for your interest in this position, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Garage Sales

DORPER Cross Sheep ďŹ&#x201A;ock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.

3rd Annual Operation Christmas Child Garage Sale Fundraiser : Saturday Sept.20 8am to noon. 2302 Irvine Ave.

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Down - Sizing Sale Sept. 20 & 21. 1280 Miller Rd. Past Lower Nicola.

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Janice Cote - Unit #40 Amount owing $215.00 These personal and household effects will be sold by either public or private auction on or after September 29, 2014 R. Hack Mini Storage, 286 Pooley Avenue, Merritt 250-378-5580

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These personal and household effects will be sold on or after Oct. 7, 2014 to recover the cost of unpaid storage.

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TTREE SERVICE PO TER JIM POTTER

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MORTGAGE BROKER

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

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Dr. Jaspal Sarao

CONTRACTING SUMMER PROJECTS

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â&#x20AC;˘ Landscape Design

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â&#x20AC;˘ Aerating

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WINE MAKING

Member of the RJS Craft Wine Making Academy

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Location: 2865C Pooley Ave (Hack Electric)

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N ic ol a P lu m bi n g & H ea ti n g Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters.

Service Work & Furnace Service.

Custom Sheet Metal Atlas RV Parts & Repairs

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

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2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9

Merritt, BC

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

Reg. No. 14246

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