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BIG WINNER A local Merrittonian won quite a large sum of money recently picking numbers for BCLC’s Keno.

/PAGE 5 SPORTING NOMS FIGHTING FOR POSITION: The Cents have taken to the ice this week for their fall camp, as they prepare for the upcoming 2020-21 BCHL season. JAKE COURTEPATTE/Herald

Nominations are wanted for Indigenous young athletes who have shown their worth both during and outside of the game.

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Rodeo Association as busy as ever Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

The cancellation of the annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo doesn’t mean that the volunteers of the Rodeo Association haven’t been hard at work to ensure next year is better than ever.

“This year obviously, with COVID, we realized that we could not be hosting the rodeo,” explained Nicola Valley Rodeo Association President, Haley Rutherford.

“At first we were thinking that there was a chance, so we didn’t come out as early with the cancellation of the rodeo as some others did, but after (Provincial Health Officer) Bonnie Henry announced how they were going to reopen the province we realized that it wasn’t viable.”

In lieu of a rodeo, the Association worked to put together more COVID19-friendly events, and to come up with new fundraising ideas, including two nights of drive-in movies in partnership with FreshAirCinema.

“We’ve been trying to host other things like clinics, the movie nights, using the year to maybe do some capital upgrades to the grounds, do some strategic planning, along with rodeo planning for next year,” said Rutherford.

“We kicked off with a colt starting clinic where there were some feral horses that were rehomed to some kids, and then we had a couple clinicians come in and teach how to gentle them and ride them, it was just a really good win-win, for the horses and for the kids and for

the community at large, I think. The movie night was a completely different demographic, not that we’re really trying to target a specific demographic, but anyone could come and I think a lot of people that had never been to the grounds, it gave them a chance to get there, and enjoy it.”

Rutherford believes that the grounds are important for the community, whether they are involved with the rodeo or not, and this year the Association has taken the opportunity presented with fewer events to do some improvements to the premises, noting that there has been tremendous support from businesses, sponsors and the community.

“We hired a guy with a Bobcat to come in and completely redo the grounds, so that we’ve got everything nice and level as far as our arena footing goes,” said Rutherford.

“We’ve got a couple big, key things… some grants that came through TNRD, and working with the Fall Fair. We’ve really made some good strides in repairing our relationship with the Fall Fair and trying to take the grounds as a whole to the next level.”

Secretary and Rodeo Chair Mary MacGregor feels that strengthening the partnership between the Rodeo and the Fall Fair will help improve the events for all involved.

“Within the past couple months, we got an agreement worked out with the Fall Fair Association and from our point of view it’s the advent of a new relationship with them, which we welcome,” said MacGregor.

“We are really looking forward to doing things

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with them. The Rodeo Association wants to promote the Fall Fair, because we want people to come for the weekend and experience the whole thing, so we’re trying to do things to make that easier. We’re very optimistic about the future of our working relationship with the Fall Fair Association. That was something that we accomplished this year that I think is a huge milestone.

The original breach was down to the personalities of the people of the day, but that was 40 years ago, or more, so I think it’s well time that we can start to move forward together, and that’s what we’re doing.”

Moving forward included a recent meet up with Kynan Vyne, who manages the western events at the Calgary Stampede.

Vyne spent a day and a half in discussion with the Rodeo Association, looking over the grounds and providing advice on areas of improvement.

“The other thing that we wanted to do this year is get advice about the actual layout of the Rodeo Association arena and how functional they were,” said MacGregor.

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“He’s been out here looking at our grounds, talking about what would work, what doesn’t work, and he’s going to be giving us a report about changes that we can make to our grounds that will make them more functional and attractive, and a variety of ideas that would advance the rodeo and make it more fun, more entertaining.”

Part of the grant funding from the TNRD has gone towards hiring a landscape architect who will help “reimagine the grounds”, which includes all 20 acres of land owned collectively by the Fall Fair Association and the Rodeo Association, as well as all of the buildings and arenas.

The end goal will be a step by step approach that will work towards a Master Plan that is currently in the works.

“That work is ongoing, but that will give us a focus into the future,” MacGregor explained.

While large events that are open to the public have been postponed, both Rutherford and MacGregor want to keep the grounds accessible and ready for events that

can still take place, such as a High School Rodeo, Little Britches Rodeo and a Miles Kingdon clinic in the fall. For each of these events the participating group will need to present a COVID-19 compliance plan.

“We still have a really committed core group of volunteers… we have some really awesome people that have kept working very hard,” Rutherford said.

“But we always need more!” she joked.

MacGregor agreed, citing that many events would not have happened this year without the ingenuity of the directors.

“I’m so proud of the directors,” said MacGregor.

“They just stepped up to the plate this year and figured out how we can generate some revenue, because we have some significant annual costs.

They’ve been innovative and dedicated and driven, and just worked their tails off getting stuff to happen.”

To keep up to date with events, you can follow their Facebook page or visit their website, where you can also submit an application to become a volunteer.

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Hold your horses! Merritt Keno player wins $40,030 Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

A Merritt man is over $40,000 richer after picking some winning numbers.

Joseph Major purchased the winning ticket of $40,030 at the Coldwater Hotel pub, before checking his numbers at the local Walmart.

“I thought I had just won $20,000,” he said. “It surprised both myself and the lady at Walmart when the $40,000 came up. I couldn’t believe it!”

Major said that he

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He plans to use his newfound riches

to help buy himself a new truck and a new horse.

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A high-profile arrest was made on the Coldwater reserve on Saturday of a wellknown fugitive.

Ronald Karlson was taken into custody

by RCMP around 8:30p.m., after what

was approximately a four or five-hour window of a police presence on 500th Avenue.

Police put out a warrant for the 31-year old Merritt man’s arrest in July when he was wanted on 14 different criminal charges, including assault with a weapon, robbery, theft of motor vehicle, and flight from police.

The Herald was on-scene for the majority of the incident on Saturday evening, where it was unknown who police were looking

for inside the house until Karlson’s name was mentioned over a loudspeaker.

RCMP attempted to negotiate with the man for approximately an hour using the loudspeaker asking the man to walk out of the front door, before using projectiles to break windows.

An ambulance arrived just before 8:30p.m. to treat minor injuries, around the same time that unconfirmed sources told the Herald that a man had been taken into custody.

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RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement from the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia. I advise that my office will close on September 30, 2020. Retiring has not been an easy decision for me and it has come much sooner than I had anticipated.

It has been both an honor and privilege to serve my Clients, as a Notary Public, in the city of Merritt and surrounding areas, since May 1, 2005. My heart-felt thanks goes out to all my Clients for placing your trust in me, to assist you with your notarial needs. Also, a huge thank you goes to my local business partners, the Real Estate Agents, Financial Institutions, Insurance Offices, and staff at the City of Merritt and District of Logan Lake, for all your support throughout those years.

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Virtual meeting by Zoom will also be offered.

Link will be available closer to date.

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I am looking forward to enjoying some leisure time with my husband, Rob, of 48 years, and most assuredly, we will be spending more time with our grandchildren, before they are old enough to realize that grandparents are not cool to hang out with.

I am hopeful that a new Notary will be coming to Merritt as soon as Spring 2021 and I know that you, my Clients and business partners, will give that new Notary the same warm welcome and support that I have received over the past 16 years.

I will miss you all very much. Thank you, take care and stay safe.

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STARS REALIGNED: Sometimes even country music legends need a helping hand: the murals in Spirit Square were taken down temporarily last week by the Public Works department after it was noticed how bad the dry rot had gotten on the wooden frames, badly needing replacement. JAKE COURTEPATTE/Herald

Call out for student artists Heads up, Merritt’s young creative community: the Herald is looking to feature JAKE COURTEPATTE your artHERALD work right EDITOR here on page six.

We are putting out a call to Merritt’s student population, of any grade, to submit their drawings each week to have a chance to be printed right here, one per week, for the foreseeable future.

The Herald has decided to try to take a more local approach to our weekly cartoon. As a group, we feel that the community would rather see a piece of work drawn with love by a local student, than say, a political piece that can be seen in any less community-friendly paper.

I say our weekly ‘cartoon’, but we are certainly not limiting submissions to cartoons. Drawings of any sort we are happy to accept, and look forward to seeing what sort of creativity the young community of Merritt can come up with.

This is an idea that is still in its infancy: for now, submissions can be made by dropping them off at the Herald office on Granite Avenue, or sent digitally to either newsroom@merrittherald.com or publisher@merrittherald.com.

Hey, even take a photo of the artist holding up their artwork, if you wish. We certainly welcome any and all submissions.

Teachers, principals, school staff, and parents, please encourage your young ones to showcase their talents to the public. We firmly believe that the Merritt community would love to see their artwork.

Students, let’s give your parents and guardians something to hang on the fridge.

Changes to current CERB plan I am writing this week’s report from Ottawa as last week the House of Commons special COVID19 Committee DAN ALBAS was scheduled to VIEW FROM sit and we would THE HILL have the opportunity to hold the Government to account.

Unfortunately, despite promising that he would not prorogue the House of Commons, Prime Minister Trudeau did precisely that and last week’s sitting was adjourned.

Worse is the fact that the house does not sit again until the end of September.

Why is this a problem?

Last week the Prime Minister announced that the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) would be coming to an end in September and that the regular EI system along with three new benefits.

For instance, for those currently on CERB that are not EI eligible and cannot find work, they could apply for a $400/week benefit, or

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$500/ week if they have dependents.

While these new benefits must be debated and approved before they can be delivered, the government’s estimates these changes will cost Canadian taxpayers $37 billion.

Despite this announcement, there are still many unanswered questions.

One example is many new and expecting parents have been sidelined by COVID-19 and unable to access parental leave.

This has left many without any parental supports during the pandemic.

Despite Parliament passing legislation that would allow this issue to be fixed by the Minister responsible, it has taken months of questioning by opposition members like myself, with government promising but yet failing to fix the problem.

Now, as part of this announcement, those seeking parental leave will only need 120 insurable hours instead of 600 hours- which should take effect at the end of September.

While the government has said this will be retroactive, this change comes very late.

There are also questions raised about new eligibility requirements.

In the case of an individual who only works full time for 3 weeks and accumulates 120 hours, they could potentially be eligible

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for 6 and ½ months of EI under one of the new programs.

How sustainable this is, in relation to the current EI premiums paid by workers, is an unanswered but important question.

In fact, as the Opposition shadow critic for this portfolio, I have repeatedly asked for the status of the EI account, however the Minister responsible refuses to provide an answer.

This is deeply concerning as the EI account belongs to workers.

There is no reason for the Minister to refuse to tell Canadians workers, who pay EI premiums, what the status of the EI account is.

It has generally been my experience that when this Liberal Government refuses to disclose information it is because that information often does not reflect well on the government’s management of your money.

This leads to my question this week: Do you believe it is acceptable for this Liberal Government to refuse to publicly post the current status of Canada’s EI account?

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl. gc.ca or call toll free 1-800-665-8711.

Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for the riding of Central Okanagan Similkameen Nicola.

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A so long to the Herald TEGART: Back to school during a pandemic Michele Sidall CONTRIBUTOR

To my co-workers, valued clients and friends: I wish to thank my team (past and present) at the Merritt Herald, along with all the many clients that I have had the pleasure to get to know. Over these past four years, I have made some amazing friends, had some great laughs and my job has given me a wealth of knowledge and creativity.

As with all good things, my job as Sales Associate, has come to an end, another victim to COVID-19. These

all the great deals definitely are trying when you shop local times for everyone, and showing support but I continue on, on for special causes. I a positive note, and hope that encourage everyone everyone to will see the shop local value in and supwhat they port our do and how community. hard they The Merritt work each Herald is a week to long standbring the ing businews to the ness in our community. community, It was a working Michele Sidall pleasure hard to working bring you there and I the inforwill miss the commramation in and around derie of all I have had our community, the pleasure of doing recording memories for our children, keep- business with.

Thank you Theresa ing you up to date on Arnold for being the local events, showing

best boss anyone could ask for and a lifelong friend. Ken Couture for being patient with all my questions and making sure I stuck to my sticky note budget, Jake Courtepatte for making me laugh and being so good at what you do and Morgan Hampton for starting out as my client and continuing to be a great friend!

Stay safe and healthy!

We at the Merritt Herald want to thank Michele for being such a good co-worker, and an even better friend. We wish Michele all the luck in her future endeavours, and we’ll see you soon. Editor

Grandparent physical distancing 101 Bill VanGorder SENIOR ADVOCATE

While a lot of focus is rightly being placed on the safety of students, less discussed are the very real implications on the rest of the family “bubble”. Grandparents, who often serve as the linch pin of the family’s day to day operations, will be facing tough decisions on how to remain safely connected to their grandchildren as a potential second wave of COVID-19 hits this fall. 1: Learn to use Facetime or Skype on your phone or computer so you can watch a show or movie on one while video chatting on the other simultaneously.

2: Set up specific times to visit online so your grandchildren have those to look forward to—kids like and need structure in these “covidirregular” times.

3: Do simple fitness activities like chair yoga, stretches, walking on the spot etc. together, electronically.

4: Schedule shows, movies and other programs you will watch together and chat about, e.g. start

watching a TV show or movie at the same time and chat on another device while watching, or after, so it’s a shared experience. If you only have phone access, watch the movie or TV ahead of time and then discuss.

5: Help your grandchildren write fun letters and take photos to send to other relatives.

6: Read a book to them over the phone or online.

7: Ask them to make collections (such as similar toys, or old photos or other household handy items) as a sort of a Treasure Hunt.

8: Download books for a virtual age-appropriate book club discussion.

9: Listen to music with them and have them explain their music preferences to you.

10: If they are older, ask them to do errands like shopping for you (if they are nearby). Make them feel wanted and useful.

11: Show an interest and help with their school work.

12: Ask about and discuss their world of sports, e.g. what they are

missing and how they think their favourite sports will rebound when the pandemic is under control.

13: Send your grandchildren a parcel every other week. You could include a craft to be done together with a parent, some ‘homework ‘ fun pages, homemade cookies, etc.

Never send them the same day; keep them wondering when it will arrive and don’t tell when or what is in it.

14: Share recipes by texting pictures back and forth of what you have created. Make it a fun contest on baking/cooking a variety of different things.

15: Write down a favourite made-up story and share it as you would a book. Works for both kids and grandparents who have been in the habit of making up stories.

16: Watch the online kitchen parties that are full of singing and dancing together and showing support for front-line workers and support staff. Watch them together by telephone or online.

Bill VanGorder is CPO of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons.

JACKIE TEGART VIEW FROM LEGISLATURE For parents, students, and teachers across the province, September is synonymous with back to school. It is the same this year, although that is probably the only thing that feels familiar as we work out what sending our children back to school during a pandemic should look like.

The BC government’s current plan has left most of the details to individual school districts to decide on their own.

Not only does this put added pressure on districts a few weeks before school is set to start, it will also likely lead to a lack of consistency across districts as budgetary differences and other issues will make for different approaches throughout the province.

Not every school district will offer the same choices and some new approaches like moving to shortened semesters in secondary schools will

see changes in the format of usual learning.

Please look at your School District’s website to get an understanding of what your child’s school will look like in the coming weeks.

The government’s recent decision to cut $12 million in funding from the Independent School Learning budget is also quite unfortunate, as those services are needed now more than ever to support the myriad of logistical and personal challenges that are facing families, especially those in rural areas of the province.

With that said, I know that teachers, administrators and school districts are working extra hard to ensure that parents and students as well as teachers feel as safe and supported as possible this school year. I applaud the dedicated focus during these challenging times.

I hope that government does everything necessary to ensure that all students in B.C. can have access to a safe and quality education, because that is what British Columbians deserve — both this year and every year.

Jackie Tegart is the MLA for Fraser-Nicola Valley.

From the Herald archives: Sept. 1974

VALNICOLA DESTROYED

BY FIRE The Valnicola Hotel was completely destroyed by fire on the evening of Sept. 3, the blaze also claiming the lives of an out of town guest and a hotel desk clerk.

The fire was discovered on the ground floor. Gordon Sykes, one of the owners of the hotel, attempted to gain access to the room but was driven back by heat and smoke.

Despite efforts of the Merritt Fire Department, the fire grew in size and had engulfed the hotel within an hour.

Gordon Sykes, said it was fortunate it had not happened a few nights before when the hotel was crowded with guests for the Labour Day weekend, or there might have been a much larger loss of life.

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Merritt thespian hits it big Early career success for MSS graduate A Merritt woman is following in the footsteps of the world’s most famous bard.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Merritt’s Sunshine O’Donovan is one of twelve young actors from across Canada who will be receiving funding from the RBC Emerging Artists Project, as well as a spot in Bard on the Beach’s Riotous Youth program for 2020.

According to the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival website: “Riotous Youth is a paid, post-secondary internship, designed for young people either beginning or considering a career in theatre.

The program combines training and experience in teaching artistry, Shakespeare performance, and involvement in special events at our Festival. In 2020, the Riotous Youth program has evolved to continue within the unique constraints of the Festival cancellation.”

Twenty-year-old O’Donovan is no stranger to the stage, having previously attended Bard on the Beach’s Young Shakespeareans summer camps. In 2014, O’Donovan also starred in a movie called The Wolf ’s Music, which was filmed mostly in the TNRD and Merritt.

“I remember Sunshine travelling all the way to Vancouver and staying with her grandfather so that she could attend our summer camps,” said Katie Johnstone, Bard on the Beach Education Coordinator.

“It’s really special that she’s back with us helping show the next generation the magic of Shakespeare. She is really deserving of (the) funding.”

Although the internship for Riotous Youth was in jeopardy due to the cancellation of

the Bard on the Beach festival, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, O’Donovan believes Shakespeare’s works are a way to connect us in difficult times.

“I was so grateful for this opportunity to share my passion for Shakespeare, especially this year,” said O’Donovan.

“The Bard’s words inspire, comfort, and challenge us when we need them most.”

Sunshine O’Donovan has grown up around the works of William However, things Shakespeare, and looks to him for insipration in her own work. were a little different this year, with the actors al are all important skills O’Donovan. “And havusing Zoom to create if theatre is to be created ing it virtually allowed Shakespeare plays in a online.” for moments of levvirtual format.

Because the perfority that wouldn’t have “I enjoyed the mances were done from been possible in-person. challenge of adaptthe actors’ homes, much Moments where we ing Shakespeare for an of the typical props, made fun of the fact that online setting. It was costumes and lighting we were doing things in fascinating learning how had to be improvised. a virtual setting, such as distance from the camBringing the Bard into having characters mute era affected a character’s the digital age did allow each other.” intent,” said O’Donovan. for a modern twist on Although O’Donovan “Learning how to classic stories, something grew up in the Nicola film on Zoom, how the actors enjoyed playValley, where there is to collaborate as an ing around with and no traditional venue ensemble in an online for live performances, elaborating on. environment and how to her mother believed it “I was surprised communicate with scene how well theatre and was important for her members that you don’t Shakespeare translated See ‘ADAPTING’ Page 13 see in a physical rehears- to our screens,” added

Public Notice of Proposed Road Name Changes: Lower Nicola

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure gives notice pursuant to Section 2(1)(f ) and 2.2 of the Transportation Act that the following sections of roads in the Lower Nicola area will be renamed:

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

A former MSS student has found a career in trades after taking part in a high school work program.

Local students are able to gain work experience and accumulate hours for trades training through the Youth Work in Trades (WRK) program, an educational program supported jointly by the Industry Training Authority and the Ministry of Education.

“The Youth Work in Trades program consists of two gradelevel curricula, four separate courses and student training plans, and four work placements,” reads the program guide.

The program allows students to earn up to 16 graduation credits and 480 work-based training hours, crucial components needed to gain both provincially and nationally recognized industry trades credentials.

“The WRK program combines paid work-based training and a provincial curriculum that focuses on

connecting, applying, reflecting on, and refining workplace skills and safety, work ethic, and job readiness,” adds the guide.

MSS grad Gage Meding was offered a chance to take part in the WRK program in grade ten, and while he wasn’t sure he would become an electrician at the time, he jumped at the opportunity to gain experience and get his foot in the door for trades training.

“I started two years ago, I just saw an opportunity to work and make money, but I actually started enjoying the trade and learning a lot,” said Meding.

“If you’re into

hands-on work and everything that comes with it, I would 100-percent recommend this program to anyone that wants to go into trades.”

Meding was able to graduate early by completing his grade twelve courses during his grade eleven year, and is now employed

by SETT Electrical, a Merritt-based company that works on a variety of projects including commercial and residential locations.

“When I was doing it for hours to graduate, it was kind of a volunteer thing,” explained Meding.

“But once I fin-

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• Marshall Road from Highway 8 measured south for 490 metres to the junction with Coyle Road will be renamed to Coyle Road; • Marshall Road from its intersection with Coyle Road measured west for 240 metres will be renamed to Coyle Place; and • A new road on the west side of Guichon Creek from Highway 8 to Guichon Creek will be renamed to Marshall Road.

Anyone wanting to provide comments of support or opposition to the proposed road name change should do so in writing to the ministry’s Thompson Nicola District office at 447 Columbia Street, Suite 127, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2T3, or by email to Brandon.Gustafson@gov.bc.ca no later than September 11, 2020.

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Tyler Edenoste of SETT Electrical feels the program has been overwhelmingly positive for both the company and Meding.

“As an employer I’ve found the Youth Work in Trades Program to be beneficial for all parties in many different ways,” said Edenoste.

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“Another benefit has been that through this program, we are educating the next generation of young members of the community. I think that our community enjoys seeing young, local students working

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Meding now plans to pursue an education and career as an electrician.

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Community shelter relocating to Desert Inn building temporarily Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society and the City of Merritt have partnered with BC Housing to provide a temporary capacity shelter at the Merritt Desert Inn, located at 2350 Voght St. This site, which will provide approximately 20 rooms, will replace the existing Merritt Community Shelter located at 2038 Nicola Ave. There will also be a drop-in hygiene centre at the site, offering a place to clean up and shower during the day, to those who

may be without those facilities.

The rooms will provide for adequate social distancing, and this temporary shelter will also include reserved spaces for those who may be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. These reserved spaces will be available by referral from Interior Health.

The current Merritt Community Shelter has been in operation since 2011 and demand has been increasing for extreme weather shelter, supportive spaces and hygiene facilities. Physical distancing requirements for COVID-19 have placed an increased burden on the current location’s small space.

The shelter will be a temporary reassignment of the building, and will be separate from the attached businesses and have its own entrance.

A minimum of two staff will be on-site 24/7 in order to manage building operations, respond to concerns and support residents. Staff will provide daily meals, storage space, laundry and cleaning services.

Interior Health will provide health care and assistance for those in need.

Both interior and exterior will be monitored closely and patrolled regularly.

Currently, the new site is expected to open this month.

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RUNNING FOR THE CURE

Terry Fox Run celebrating 40 years...separately Merrittonians are being encouraged to donate in numbers beginning with four: $4, $40, $400, to commemorate the 40th anniversary.

Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

This September, for the first time in its 40-year history, Terry Fox runners will not be convening for the event.

Instead, Merritt organizer Leslee Lucy said that across the nation, participants are being asked to run on Sept. 20 individually, or at least within their bubble groups.

“The idea is to get everyone out on Sept. 20, just like we’ve always done,” said Lucy. “But do it their own way.”

In past years, Merritt’s run has traditionally began from Voght Park. It then follows a five-km trail system.

Lucy said that in online meetings with volunteers and organizers, it was discussed if there was any possibility to still have runners and onlookers meet up at the park and social distance. A lack of insurance played a large role in shutting down that idea, due to liability, as well as the organization’s national guidelines.

She added that instead of gathering in person this year, we will be gathering “in spirit.”

It is crucial that the public is still aware that pledge forms are available online, as well as registration forms. From there participants can raise money themselves, or those wishing to donate can do so.

Also online is all of the merchandise that is usually available to purchase on scene: there are the usual pieces of memorabilia, like tee shirts and hats, though perhaps the bigticket item this year is Terry Fox face masks.

A mobile app is also available that combines options for fundraising, preparing to run, and inspiration, while Merrittonians are also encouraged to check out the Merritt run’s social media pages.

As is the case for the vast majority of events since March, the Terry Fox run’s template was thrown out the window.

Lucy and her team were forced to start from scratch, though have been able to follow the guidelines laid out by the nationwide organization.

Like anybody else, Lucy has been touched by cancer in her life. Though it has hit her particularly hard over the years, losing two grandparents, her dad, husband, two uncles, an aunt and a cousin to the disease, making the cause even

Over 90 community members came out to last year’s Terry Fox Run. This year’s will be done individually or in small groups. File photo

more dear to her heart.

Reflecting on how, 40 years later, the organization is just as impactful (if not more so) than ever, Lucy has an idea to commemorate the anniversary when it comes to donations. Merrittonians are being encouraged to donate in numbers beginning with four: $4, $40, $400.

Last year, over 90 community members took pledges and participated in the event.

Lucy is hoping that people will embrace this year’s version of the event, and show the compassion Terry Fox did by participating, and most importantly, donating.

“Terry never felt that it was unfair what had happened to him, because cancer isn’t unfair. It’s indiscriminating, it can hit anybody.

“His idea was that they had to continue without him.

He wanted to see it go. So it’s

heartfelt that 40 years later, it’s still going.”

This year’s run is supported by the Merritt Rotary Club.

Look around town for signs and posters displaying the upcoming event in the coming weeks.

“If anyone wants to get one from me, they can,” said Lucy.

For more information, visit www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/ merritt, or contact Leslee Lucy at 250-574-4730 or lesleelucy@ gmail.com.

The Junior A Centennials are on the ice for actual scrimmages this week for the team’s annual fall camp, spending Tuesday with some four-on-four action at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. More photos and story on pg. 15. JAKE COURTEPATTE/Herald

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Nominations wanted for Indigenous athlete awards Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

If you know an Indigenous athlete worthy of recognition, now’s your chance to see him or her rewarded.

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Council (ISPARC) of BC is launching the nomination process for the 2020 Premier’s Award for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Six of the 36 awards will be handed out in the Interior.

Regional recipients will automatically serve as nominees for the Provincial Award, and ten athletes will be selected in early 2021. Those ten athletes will receive an invitation to attend the Provincial Awards Presentation at the ‘Gathering Our Voices’: Indigenous Youth Leadership Training

tional sport and shows evidence of high athletic ability and performance results - Is enrolled in school and is actively pursuing or planning to pursue a postsecondary education.

Those who are competing in performance sport, display strong leadership qualities, are committed to pursuing higher education, and serve as community role models both on and off the field of play, will be considered. The following is the official criteria: - Sport Achievements — Pursuing and achieving sport performances leading towards podium placements at regional, provincial, national and international competitions - Leadership Qualities —

Opening Ceremony in Spring 2021, will go on display at the BC Sports Hall of Fame, and receive a $500 bursary.

“These awards provide a unique opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Indigenous athletes who excel in performance sport and who are using their experiences in sport to shape their future,” reads a recent press release.

Nominees must be under 25 years of age.

Other requirements include: - Has been a permanent resident of B.C. for the last 12 months - Is of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) - Is actively participating in a recognized provincial sports and/or a regional/tradi-

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Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

Get ready, Cents fans, hockey season is fast approaching.

After recently completing the Junior A club’s identification camp to trim down the roster of prospective players, the Cents took to the ice for a four-day fall evaluation camp earlier this week.

Everything from close-up three-one-three scrimmages, to four-onfours, to solo goalie sessions helped Centennials staff to evaluate who might best help the squad bounce back from an off year.

Cents Operations Manager Jared Thomas spoke with Head Coach Derek Sweet-Coulter about the main evaluation camp.

Sweet-Coulter told Thomas about how

different evualting the team has been this year.

“It’s been challenging, but at the same time we’ve found creative ways to connect.”

He added that one of the most important aspects of the upcoming team is that they all believe “Merritt is the best place to be.”

“We sat down as a staff, and kind of restructured things after last year, and we want to find good character kids that want to come to Merritt, and want to make an impact on and off the ice. And live it everyday, and love it.”

Sweet-Coulter said the incoming players are “ecstatic” to join the club.

The British Columbia Hockey League’s season is tentatively scheduled to start at the beginning of December.

Demonstrating the qualities of leadership, coachability, strong work ethic, and the characteristics of fair play both on and off the field of play - Education — Demonstrating a commitment to academic studies and continued education - Cultural Awareness — Demonstrating pride in their Indigenous ancestry and being actively engaged in cultural activities - Future Goals — Demonstrating how their experience in sport is shaping their future.

The deadline date is Sept. 24.

Nominations can be found under the Grants and Recognitions section of the ISPARC website: https://isparc.ca/grantsrecognition/premiersawards/.

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HALLOWEEN A SPOOKY GOOD TIME There were games, prizes, cool costumes, a haunted house and — of course — a whole lot of candy at the well attended City of Merritt Spooktacular. The 2017 edition had the best attendance on record with 1,100 people taking part in the annual Halloween event held on Oct. 20. Michael Potestio/Herald

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COMMUNITY BOARD The Merritt Herald is changing up the way we do the community board.

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Nimble Thimble is a one-stop shop for all of your sewing needs. Owner Sharon McRae has been helping to outfit home sewists and providing seamstress services in Merritt for nearly a decade.

“Nimble Thimble is a sewing centre where I sell fabric, and notions and all the sewing doodads, as well as doing mending and repairs and custom sewing,” explained McRae. From her storefront on Granite Ave. McRae provides repairs such as mending torn clothing and broken zippers, custom work such as hemming pants and sewing leather, as well as performing alterations.

“I do grad dresses, I do wedding dresses, I’ve done a little bit of everything it seems,” said McRae.

“A lot of zipper repairs for winter jackets, a lot of hemming of jeans. Not everybody can do it on their home machine because it’s a heavy fabric, but I have a heavy-duty machine.”

Many people in the community have come to rely on McRae’s dexterity with a needle and thread, and over the years she has gained a repeat customer base who call her a “life saver”.

“Everybody tells me I’m a life saver, because they don’t have to go to Kamloops,” McRae joked.

“In fact, I have one customer that moved away, and they keep coming back. They moved to Kamloops and they keep coming back here to get their sewing done.”

Although she was always passionate about sewing and

creating, McRae decided to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education, becoming an ECE. However, with her own kids at home McRae shifted gears and devoted her time to raising them and doing repair and alteration work for the local dry cleaners.

In 2011 McRae faced a personal challenge with a marital separation, leaving her looking for something she could do that would provide her and her children with income, while still maintaining some f lexibility.

“I was getting a separation at the time and I needed some way to support me and the kids,” explained McRae. “When I first started, I didn’t know what skills I had except sewing. I did have a diploma for ECE, but I’d done that before and I didn’t really want to do that again, because I have my own kids to raise. I needed something that had f lexibility, because I have a special needs kid, so I thought well, if I’m my own boss then I don’t have to answer to somebody else, and I can set my own hours and work around my schedule.

I thought this would work, and the community didn’t have any-

thing, so I thought it needed this,” McRae continued.

“I was doing sewing already for the dry cleaners, just at home, and I thought the only way to expand would be to get bigger, and add fabric and other stuff that I could sell.

We were losing our fabric store at the time, and I thought I might as well add the fabric on top of it because I love quilting, too.”

McRae was able to secure a small office space in Valley Court, just off of Granite Ave. not far from her current location.

“I rented the smallest spot I could possibly rent, so the overhead was low… it was really crowded,” said McRae. “I got my first order of fabric in and I thought ‘oh no there isn’t enough room!’, I worked in a small space and the kids would join me after school and it was really crowded then.”

However, the response to her business was overwhelmingly positive, so McRae made do with the tiny area until the opportunity to move to a larger location next door to Merritt Printing arose. When that space was no longer available, McRae transitioned once again to doing the work from home, using a bedroom in her house as a workspace.

Eventually, her current location at 2058A Granite Ave. became available.

“I thought I’m just

going to have to take a leap of faith and jump in and do this,” McRae explained.

In her larger space, McRae was able to bring in a wider variety of sewing notions and expand her fabric offerings, something that has come in handy with more people staying home and doing handicrafts and projects during the pandemic, especially as face masks become more prevalent and people have begun sewing their own.

“I have mask fabric in, so I’m prepared for coronavirus,” said McRae. “Quilting cotton is the best fabric to use for those, so I’ve got stock for that. It’s

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Crossroads Community Church

2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church

2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 • Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am

Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:30 pm • 250-280-1268

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

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her mother taught her, McRae continues to expand her knowledge.

“I’m self-taught for a lot of it,” McRae said.

“Most of what I do is learning by taking apart what people bring in and then I see how it was done and I put it back together.

It’s a lot of puzzles, I’m sort of a detective.”

Most importantly, McRae enjoys the work she does, even taking on a few apprentices in order to pass her knowledge on.

“I think sewing is fun in that I’m always learning; I’m always developing my own skills.”

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not a huge selection, but I do try to have a variety of stuff, so it kind of fits with whatever else they’ve got in their stash at home.”

For McRae, who’s grandmother was a professional seamstress, sewing is something of a family trade where she has found her niche.

“I’ve been sewing since I was 9, it’s been lifelong,” McRae explained.

“My grandmother was a professional seamstress, too… My mom taught me how to sew. I think this is what I was meant to do, and it seems to be a lost trade; a lot of people don’t do it anymore.”

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Gerard (Gerry) Charles Taillieu Sept. 2, 1957– Aug. 23, 2020

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Gerry Taillieu at the age of 62 years, with his family by his side. Gerry will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 37 years, Cheryl; son, Grant (Hali) and daughter, Amy (Ryan) Pfisterer; grandchildren, Brynn, Rhett, Austin, Kendra, Raine and Rory; siblings, Brian (Geraldine), Karen, Richard (Sandra) and sister-inlaw Susan, as well as by his nieces, nephews and numerous friends.

For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed – for the link, please visit Affinity Funeral Service on FaceBook or visit our website at www.affinityfuneralservice.ca In lieu of flowers, the family would like to encourage donations in Gerry’s memory to be made at a Blood Donor Clinic or to charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent or viewed by visiting: www.affinityfuneralservice. ca. Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere and Colleen Sekura at:

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