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At about 3 a.m. Sunday morning, someone smashed a bag containing a heavy object through a window at Vision Quest Optical and Gifts on Quilchena Avenue, says the owner.

Harvey Keys said he was in his store when he was awoken by banging on one of the shop windows.

He got up and approached the window, where he said he noticed six people between the ages of 17 and 20 outside his store and one was banging his head against the glass. Keys said he had to hold back one of his two guard dogs from going after the suspects.

“I came out and started yelling at them to get away from the windows,” Keys said. “As I was saying that, another kid took his bag and smashed it through the window.

“I was then taking their pictures, and so they phoned the cops on me. How does that make sense?”

According to the shop’s co-owner, Jeanine

Gustafson, several of the suspects remained calm, while two others were out of control.

“I think the dog would have grabbed the first kid, rather than the one who

broke the window,” she said.

Merritt RCMP arrived approximately 15 minutes later. Two of the suspects allegedly fled, including the person suspected of break-

ing the window. One of the suspects was arrested for public drunkenness after he allegedly rammed his head into a second window and into various stationary objects outside the shop.

But the police are still looking for the person who broke the window.

“We do have a suspect on that file and we are investigating,” said Cpl. Doug Stone of the Merritt RCMP. “The investigator is looking to track down the person that was named as a suspect.”

Stone said the area is often riddled with drunk people most weekends, but this doesn’t often result in vandalism.

This time, however, when vandals broke the window, two display vases were smashed as well.

“It was loud. It was very loud,” Gustafson said.

Keys estimated the dam-age at nearly $600 and has chiseled that amount into a board, which now stands in

place of the glass. He also carved in the

name of the person he says broke the window.

“Until a cheque comes through my door for that amount, the sign stays up,” Keys said.

The owners didn’t have insurance for the window because it would have cost nearly $1,000 per year.

“This is the first win-dow we’ve had smashed in the two years we’ve been here,” Gustafson noted.

She said there was a rave the night of the crime and she assumed the van-dals arrived from there.

Several other windows have been smashed at busi-nesses in the community, including Purity Feeds, Davis Leather and the Merritt Library — all hap-pened in March.

Several businesses throughout town have installed shutters that they can close at night to pre-vent people from breaking the windows.

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MERRITT’S RADIO STAR During a retirement party for local radio host Al Clarke at the Q101 studio on Friday, the Merritt Walk of Stars surprised him by asking to take his hand print. Here Clarke leaves his mark with his wife Linda, and granddaughter Alexia by his side. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

LNIB partners with Logan Lake


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The District of Logan Lake and the Lower Nicola Indian Band has come to an unprecedented agreement that will see land profit-shar-ing between a municipality and a First Nations band, says the man who brought the parties together.

“This is the first time this has been done, really,” said Chris Ortner, who was hired as a consultant to mediate negotiations. Ortner has a master’s degree in conflict management.

Members of the LNIB and the District of Logan Lake gathered Thursday to cut the ribbon to the agreement that will see the 16-hectare expansion of the Logan Lake borders.

“There needed to be a partnership agreement before the Province of British Columbia would sell the land,” Ortner noted.

While the district will pay for the costs, the profits are expected to be split 50/50.

“This shows there is expansion potential for municipalities, and I’m thinking also in the case of Merritt,” Ortner said. “If there is Crown land outside the district boundary and it has disputed title, which all of it does, then it shows it is possible to reach agreement with forward-thinking bands that want to be involved in economic development.”

The buildout of the area is up to 110 residential lots that will facilitate the expected

boom to the local housing market when Highland Valley Copper expands, stakeholders explained. Phase 1 consists of 11 lots and expansion depends on market demand.

“There is the potential for expansion to reserve lands as well,” said Arnie Narcisse, executive director of the LNIB.

According to Narcisse, the development will be residen-tial.

“They will pay for the development costs and we will share the profits after the costs have been subtracted,” Narcisse said.

He said the logistics about how the profits will be shared haven’t yet been determined.

The developments could also stretch to Reserve lands, but that discussion is ongoing, Narcisse added.

“Talks were very good,” he said. “So we are looking at a long, and hopefully fruit-ful relationship with Logan Lake.”

Logan Lake officials said the district attempted to acquire the land from the provincial government nearly 10 years ago, but faced con-tinual setbacks.

The district paid approxi-mately $505,000 for the land.

Approval from the band was needed because the pro-posed subdivision is located approximately 400 metres from band’s Pipsul Reserve.

Clearing for the first 16 lots had already began in October, ahead of the public announcement.

The district and the LNIB only negotiated a profit-sharing agreement for Phase 1. Any additional phases will need to come to terms between both parties.

The land was chosen because of its proximity to the existing water and sewer lines.

Groups reach profit-sharing agreement


CITY OF MERRITT

2185 Voght Street, Box 189, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Phone: 250-378-4224 www.merritt.ca

Council meeting date: Tuesday, April 10 - 6 p.m. committee of the whole - 7 p.m. regular council meetingCouncil agenda and council minutes are now available at http://www.merritt.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=121

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The City of Merritt Public Works Department would like to remind residents that it is that time of year again for our annual maintenance program for sewer ushing and camera work. We apologize for any inconvenience

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April is traditionally the month we set up our sprinklers and start watering the plants and grass.

Why do we do that? Grass and plants will grow in the spring without our help. A “boost” is not only unnecessary; it increases our water consumption by 25 per cent before the warm weather has even arrived.

Our water con-sumption hasn’t changed much but our

weather pattern has and we cannot be so complacent any longer. In order to protect and preserve our only source of water we need to think about changing habits.

We have enough water for now and future growth, just not in the summer when we try to keep our lawns green. Merritt is not the only communi-ty trying to address the issue of summer water consumption.

Merritt is classified

as a cold semi-arid cli-mate with 10-20 inches of precipitation per year. We’ve declined to just over 10 inches of precipitation in the past decade, pushing us close to arid, yet we continue to have large tracts of grass.

We’ve been fortu-nate that this is the second winter with late snow as part of a La Nina pattern but what happens next year? Our groundwa-ter depends on a deep snow pack to refresh.

Most of us have large lots with estab-lished lawns and gar-dens. It’s not going to be easy to change our landscaping or our habits, but we can. A good start would be to stop turning our sprinklers on in April and wait for warmer weather in mid to late May.

Future articles will address further steps to sustainable consump-tion of water.

All comments and opinions are welcome,

email: [email protected]. Enter WRAC in the subject box.

Ginny Prowal, W.R.A.C. chair

P.S. The next Xeri-scaping workshop will be on May 12, 2012.

Steps to sustainable consumption of water

The City of Merritt congratu-lates all the nominees and winners at the 2012 Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Gala.

The Chamber of Commerce plays a significant role in the business community through advocacy, business programs, and building business leadership.

The City of Merritt is a proud partner with the many agencies and organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, in the

ongoing development of business, industry, and economic develop-ment opportunities.

Mayor Susan Roline says, “The Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce is building towards its own sustainability and devel-opment through its continuous effects of partnership building and business advocacy.

“The Awards Gala can only enhance the image and construc-tive development of the business community.”

James Umpherson, Economic Development Manager, adds, “The Chamber has the potential to become a focal point for busi-ness attraction, retention, and expansion in the City.

“It has the opportunity to build and support the ongoing efforts of economic diversification and development, downtown business enhancement, and overall busi-ness growth. Events such as these can only boost the success of the Chamber in the community.”

Congratulations to the winners and nominees


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Two days before Merritt Library Branch Manager Deborha Merrick was sched-uled to burn banned books, she was halted by the effort of the community.

“People came in and said they didn’t want any books burned,” she said. “I didn’t have a single person come out and say that burning books would be a good thing.”

The stint ran from Feb. 26 to March 3 as a part of Freedom to Read Week.

Each person was only allowed to save one book and altogether 47 books were saved in total.

The pile represented books that have been banned in the past, but have since been placed back onto library and bookstore shelves.

“We wanted to get the word out there that a banned book might as well be a burned book,” Merrick said.

People throughout the com-munity were curious about

the idea that a librarian would burn a book, Merrick said.

“I’m so happy, because if people in the community didn’t stand up, I don’t know what I would have done.”

A few examples of books that have been burned in the past include, “Little Women,” “Little House on the Prairie,”

“Catcher in the Rye,” “The Holy Bible” and “Harry Potter.”

“Freedom to Read Week” is meant to encourage people to affirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, a human right guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.


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Three telephone lines were severed overnight in Logan Lake on April 2, which knocked out phone service to Mamette Lake, Tunkwa Lake and Highland Valley Copper, according to RCMP.

The telephone lines, located both above and below ground, were cut sometime between 1 and 5 a.m.

“Phone lines are believed to have been cut in order to deacti-vate security systems,” said Merritt RCMP Cst. Brock Hedrick, adding that unknown persons then accessed a local business and stole a safe.

RCMP are asking people to contact the Merritt detachment at 250-378-4246 if they notice any suspi-cious activity involv-ing Telus buildings or equipment, or, if it’s in progress, to call 911.

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Merritt Library Branch Manager Deborha Merrick came close to burning books during Freedom to Read Week. File photo

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I recently returned from a visit to South Africa, and although I had a lovely time, it’s always a bit jarring to see the level of security need-ed in comparison to the relative safety we enjoy in Canada.

For example, when you visit any shopping centre large or small you can expect to find some security guards who will guarantee to watch your car for you (in hopes of receiving a small tip when you return to find your vehicle intact).

Homes are protected by large walls and electric fences and ATMs are protected by mean look-ing security guards carry-ing AK47s.

In talking with family, I found that people can’t go for a run without at least having their shoes stolen, and most people

won’t even stop their cars to help someone in distress for fear of being hijacked.

In the same way I marvelled at the secure fortresses people call their homes, my cousins mar-velled to hear that many Canadian homes are situ-ated right near the street often without any barrier blocking access to the front door.

And yet, while I sure appreciate being able to enjoy my lone runs and go shopping without the constant fear that my car will be gone when I return, Merritt is unfortu-

nately not the safe haven we sometimes imagine it to be.

Just last month, a woman was stabbed repeatedly in her door-way after answering her door to a stranger. (A few weeks later in an eerily similar incident, a man in Logan Lake was slashed when he opened his door at 1 a.m. to a stranger.)

Also in the last month, there were at least four cases reported where vandals or would-be thieves smashed the win-dows of local businesses, including Davis Leathers, Drop Dead Threadz,

Vision Quest and even the Merritt Library.

Shop owner Debbie Davis said that after a boulder smashed through her door at 3 a.m. on March 12, and she and her husband found themselves replacing the glass panel for the second time in four months, they decided to take more preventative measures. This weekend, they will be installing bars on the windows and door at a cost of about $300.

“Bars will keep the boulders they’re using

HERALD OPINION

First budget as new MP

Budget 2012 represents the first time as a newly elected MP that I will have been part of our nation’s budget pro-cess including listening to the reactions from Okanagan-Coquihalla taxpay-ers. The comments I have heard have been diverse and range from anger that more drastic spending cuts were not implemented to the other end of the spectrum where some feel that spending reductions will destroy the social fabric of our nation. This input is helpful to me and is part of what I share in discus-sions with our government caucus.

Although the Economic Action Plan 2012 is close to 500 pages in size, there are some issues that have been on the minds of many taxpayers. It can be accessed at www.budget.gc.ca.

Proposed changes to the Old Age Security (OAS) are a topic of frequent discussion. Budget 2012 proposes to increase the age of eligibility for OAS from age 65 to age 67. These changes would not take effect until 2023 and be gradually phased over six years. There are also two new measures being pro-posed for OAS that were not widely reported on. The first change is that starting in January of 2013, eligible seniors will be automatically enrolled for both GIS and OAS benefits without having to go through the form applica-tion process. The second change is that for those who wish to continue working, as of July 2013 there will be an option to delay receiving the OAS benefit for up to five years. For every month an individual delays receiving OAS, their monthly payment will be increased for the remainder of their retirement.

The other area I heard significant feedback from is that Budget 2012 does not go far enough in reducing spending. For the record, Budget 2012 proposes savings measures of $5.2 billion over three years. The challenge is that accel-erated reductions in spending can also have a detrimental impact on economic activity if not done at a measured pace. Budget 2012 is an important direction for our country that will continue to cre-ate jobs and address challenging demo-graphic changes in our future.

Dan Albas is the MP for the Okanagan-Coquihalla Riding.

Sometimes we need to pay a price for safety

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Re: Merritt microphone master retires

Amber Patricia: “I’ve had the pleasure of know-ing Albie for over 50 years. A better fun loving guy with a magical voice has never been duplicated. Powell River’s loss

was Merritt’s gain. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement my friend, no one deserves it more than you. Best of luck.”

Norman Farrell: “Folks from Powell River are scat-tered around this province and I’m another one schooled with Al. I remember a calm, collected soul, always gener-

ous and good humoured and he even had that “radio voice” as a teenager. Al, may your retirement be long and happy.”

Gil Denham Shoesmith: “Congratulations, to my buddy, Al. Have had the dis-tinct pleasure of knowing you since 1981. You made our

stay in Merritt (nine years) more enjoyable than if we’d not known you. Linda was an integral part of that enjoyment too.”

Al Clarke: “May I express my humble gratitude to our friends in the Nicola Valley and the Sunshine Coast for the warm comments, and, to

Phillip of the Merritt Herald for his review of my years in the broadcast industry! It’s been a great time over the decades working with and for these communities. And, if I’ve left an impression, it’s a reflec-tion of those people that have made it all possible! Thank you!”

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away from the glass,” she said, explaining that they opted for bars instead of the shutters that sev-eral other businesses have already installed because they were more affordable.

Spanner & Webb owner, Brenda Irving, said they installed shutters to protect their business after hours over ten years ago.

“We got tired of being broken into so much,” she said. “It was pretty costly, but worth it — you sleep better at night.”

Irving said that smashed windows were the least of their concerns; often thieves would make off with armfuls of merchan-dise as well.

Both owners readily admit that the drawback to these security measures

is that they prevent people from window shopping after hours as well, but the peace of mind seems to be worth it.

If the theft and vandal-ism continues to follow the last month’s trend, then more business own-ers along Quilchena will need to consider these safety measures as well. Unfortunately, this means an evening stroll in Merritt’s downtown core will be much less inviting when all the businesses are locked down for the night.

No one wants to live behind bars and tall walls with electric fences — smalls town where you don’t have to worry about locking your doors sounds much more pleasant — but sometimes these security measures are the price we need to pay for our safety.

Dear Editor:

Sunday, March 18, the CORE students, (14 this year) spent the day at the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Clubs rifle range for their hands-on experience with firearms.

They enjoyed a midday wiener roast along with coffee, hot chocolate, juice, cake and cookies.

Every year the club does this course, which teaches ethics, conservation, survival, laws and regulations, bird and animal identification, and firearms identification, handling and safety.

This enables them to obtain a hunter number, which they require to obtain a hunting license.

Students range from age 11 to their forties. All passed the tests. Well done.

Thank you to all that helped, the C.C.S., the ladies for the wiener roast etc. Special thanks to Bob Davis and Frank Heller for their expertise.

For future classes or challenges, contact the club, both sporting stores or myself for info.

Paul KomonoskiCore Director

Well done to CORE students

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Businesses considering more security measures

The Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club gave CORE students hands on firearms experience and hosted a wiener roast at the rifle range on Sunday, March 18. Photo submitted

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For Immediate ReleaseThe Chief and Council of the Lower Nicola Indian Band, and the Mayor and Council of the District of Logan Lake, today joined in an of cial ribbon cutting to begin construction on approximate-ly 110 new residential lots in the District of Logan Lake. Phase 1 will be 16 lots.The ribbon cutting follows the signing of an historic and prec-edent setting Partnership Agreement with respect to land de-velopment, allowing expansion to the District of Logan Lake with the cooperation of the Lower Nicola Indian Band.The Partnership Agreement allowed the 2011 sale of vacant Crown Land to the District of Logan Lake for needed expan-sion of the residential area. A mediated process was carried out over a period of 18 months to ensure rights and title issues were respected, and that development work will be conducted in an atmosphere of fairness and equity, using a community based research approach.“We are pleased with our partnership with Logan Lake” said Band Administrator Arnie Narcisse of the Lower Nicola Indian Band. “The Agreement and this development allow us to pro t share with the District, while securing capacity in the future to expand residential use of other lands in the Pipsuel area, if we choose to do so.”The District of Logan Lake, which has nanced the land pur-chase and will fund infrastructure costs, expects the arrange-ment to work out very well. Mayor Marlon Dosch sees the Part-nership Agreement as an opportunity to make Logan Lake thrive. “I am very excited about the future potential in this Agreement”, Mayor Dosch said. “We are actively building our town and add-ing capacity for future service provision to our neighbours.”Both the Chief and Mayor thanked the Pipsuel Implementation Committee for their hard work in reaching an agreement. The Committee, represented by key decision makers from both com-munities, worked through 7 drafts over many months to reach the nal outcome, acceptable to both parties. The Agreement represents the rst of its kind in the Province of BC, where there are unresolved aboriginal title issues to Crown lands.

For further Information contact:Band Administrator Arnie Narcisse (250) 315-8656 Mayor Marlon Doscsh (250) 318-6777 Chris Ortner, Mediator (250) 319 0761


Over 60 potential employees attended a job fair recruit-ing workers for BC Hydro’s Interior to Lower Mainland (ILM) transmission line project, held Friday at the Shulus Hall in Lower Nicola.

With the ILM transmission line finally underway, con-tractors are actively recruiting workers placing emphasis on First Nations as per a formal commitment to ensure Aboriginal employment.

The new 500 kilo-volt (kV) line that will run from Merritt to Coquitlam is a two-year project that could employ up to 100 people, said First Nations coordinator Cheryl Brooks, adding that the ILM project is the largest expansion to B.C.’s transmission system in the last 30 years.

With preliminary work started in the Douglas Lake area, Flatiron-Graham, a joint venture respon-sible for the detailed design and overall construction of the project, has held a series of job fairs like the one in Lower Nicola to meet poten-tial workers and create a detailed employment database.

At each job fair, people had the chance to indicate what kind of work they are inter-ested in and spend one-on-one time with a representative.

Rick Klassen, a lineman contracted by Flatiron-Graham said meeting with people is one of his favourite parts of the job.

“We’re here to spread the word and employ people where possible,” he said. “There’s a lot of work happening and I’m going to try help those people who may not think they can get a job.”

Work opportuni-ties range from pre-construction activities

to field design, tower erection and conduc-tor installation and Klassen said they will try to match people with the jobs they are suited for.

“It’s going to be a very busy construction schedule,” said Brooks. “There are a lot of terrain challenges, but there are a lot of good work opportunities to subcontractors and direct employees.”

In addition to Flatiron-Graham’s main office in Chilliwack, Brooks indicated that the company will be estab-lishing a satellite office

in Merritt as well.Besides the ILM

project, recruiters were also on hand at the job fair from the Kwoiek Creek Hydro Project, which broke ground near the Kanaka Bar Indian Reserve on Dec. 15, 2011.

Representing the project which is being undertaken by the Kanaka Band in part-nership with Innergex Renewable Energy, Patrick Michell said there are 18 months of construction left and they are looking to double the number of employees.

“I’m here to let

people know that the opportunity for work still exists,” said Michell, adding that he is looking for quali-fied, competent and reliable workers.

“There is some-thing to be said about having a job and it starts with a cover let-ter and it starts with a resume.”

Anyone looking for work who was unable to attend the job fair can contact Cheryl or Janis Brooks for more information by phone at 604-846-1011 (ext. 221) or by email at [email protected].

By Jade SwartzbergTHE HERALD

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BC Hydro was on hand Friday to seek out workers for its Interior to Lower Mainland transmission line project at the Shulus Hall in Lower Nicola. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

BC Hydro recruits for transmission project


BUSINESS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEArnie Narcisse, Executive Director, announced today that the Lower Nicola Indian Band, in consultation with The Castlemain Group, an industry leading advisory rm to First Nations in the elds of land use, research and communications, is moving forward with the development of a plan for the Joeyaska Project.

Narcisse stated that the process of formulating a plan will include the engagement of all members of the Lower Nicola Indian Band, both on-reserve and off-reserve. The goal is to ensure that all members are fully informed throughout the research and planning of Joeyaska. Speci c areas of research will include an overview of the opportunities and limitations of the land, general recommendations for land use, and the framework for a process to address the property’s historical land-claims. Narcisse explained that a transparent and open consultation process will be implemented that will include meetings with community members and a fully interactive website to share information and solicit community feedback.

Narcisse went on to state that project planning will begin immediately and that all Band members should check the website at www.joeyaska.com over the next few weeks for further details.


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Boomers and older• Age credit – for

those over 65 with a net income below $76,541. Transfer unused portion to supporting spouse.

• Pension income credit – claim up to $2,000. Transfer unused portion to eligible spouse.

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Children• Children’s art tax

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• Credit for children born in 1994 or later -- $2,131 per child.

• Childcare – claim babysitting/other child-care expenses that allow you or your spouse to work or take a training course. Must be claimed by lower-earning spouse.

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tuition fees, education and textbook costs, and interest on student loans – the supporting parent, spouse or grandparent of a student may be able to claim all or a portion of the tuition, education and textbook amounts when trans-ferred to you to a maxi-mum of $5,000.

Other tax-trimmers• Company pen-

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Now that you’ve checked out this tax credit check list, check with your professional advisor for other strate-gies that could further reduce your tax bite.

This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc., and Investors Group Securities Inc. presents gen-eral information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circum-stances.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

The Nicola Valley Fish and Game club is gearing up to host the 18th annual April Fools Easter Weekend Blackpowder Shoot, along with the Adrian Empire Medieval Group.

This weekend’s competi-tions include musket, cannon and pistol shooting, while knife and hatchet throwing are also scheduled.

“We’re going to have a secret squirrel shoot this year,” said organizer, Fran Depper-George. “We’re not hunting live squir-rels, we’re shooting at targets.”

Depper-George said the Adrian Empire Medieval Group joined up with the Blackpowder Shoot contestants when “We had these strange people wan-dering around with sticks that shoot, and we decided to make friends with them.”

The event brings out gun-wielders from throughout B.C., some of whom are former European and world Blackpowder champions.

Approximately 60 shoot-ers and 100 people in total are expected to come out to the Range on Aberdeen Road over the three-day long-weekend event.

The Archduchy of Connacht of the Adrian Empire Medieval Group is expected to participate for the third consecutive year alongside the powder shoot competitors, who wear their armour and bring swords or spears.

“The medieval people have lots of colourful flags and have

loud voices,” Depper-George said. “There’s lots of colour and fun activities.”

She said the shooters and the medieval participants are the perfect hybrid because, at the time the groups met in his-tory, they were teaching each other various weaponry tech-niques.

“The two time periods over-lap slightly,” she said. “It’s very early when the New World was discovered and the first settlers were here.”

Jim George, organizer with the Blackpowder group, said the event is an annual success.

“This is the third time [the medieval group] has decided they wanted to shoot Blackpowder and have some fun,” he said. “They will also be doing a demo.”

Anyone is welcome to join in the event, which is scheduled Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Events Schedule

Friday:9 a.m. Shooter’s meeting9:30 a.m. Trail walk11 a.m. Pistol trail1 p.m. Spear Throw/medieval2 p.m. Secret squirrel event6:30 p.m. Bardic circle

Saturday:8 a.m. Shooter’s meeting8:30 a.m. Trail walk10 a.m. Pistol trail1 p.m. Medieval demo3:30 p.m. Cannon shoot4:45 p.m. Matchlock5:30 p.m. Potluck supper6:30 p.m. Council fire Easter

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Sunday:9 a.m. Trail walk9 a.m. Quail walk - shotgun12:15 p.m. Awards1 p.m. Cartridge shoot

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M 3665 $399,900

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M 3578 $398,000

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M 3676 $384,300

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M 3668 $359,000

1600 sq ft 3 bdrm rancher on full basement • Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac• Walking distance to all amenities• Lots of parking, low maintenance yard•

M 3671 $349,000

Newly built 1700+sqft Rancher in quiet CDS• Close to downtown, walking trails & • schoolsOpen design-3 lg bdrms, 2 baths & a den• Fully fenced, l/scaped w/ 600sqft garage•

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M 3719 $335,000

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M 3579 $299,900

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M 3657 $269,900

Very nice 4 bdrm 2.5 bath fam home• Close to downtown & schools• Central air, security system• Garden shed & gazebo•

M 3293 $269,000

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M 3639 $268,900

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M 3716 $265,000

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M 3713 $235,000

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How many of you know what a drum is and how it’s made?

Just like humans, each drum, be it a hand drum or a big drum, has its own unique voice and vibration. The drum represents the “univer-sal heart beat.” Listen, can you hear it? The sound is building deep within the heart of a drummer. It is rhyth-mic, and it is powerful. Drums have been one of the universal sig-nals for calling people together in a good way.

The drums are humanity’s common pulse. Drums do not know about race, jeal-ousy, hate, resentment, greed, language, gen-der, or human diver-sity. None of that matters. What matters is inclusively and the sound of one heart beating.

The men from long ago, were to respect women and their lead-ership role in the com-munity.

Men were never to raise their voice or hands against women, children or the old ones.They were to protect the “giver of life” by all means nec-essary. However, the women were also told by their grand-moth-ers, to honour and

respect the men, never to gossip about their husband, even to their very best friend.

I am honoured today to share stories from the young men who are members of the Big Drum. The name of their group is “People of the Creeks,” because they are from many places. Just like the creeks, the water follows a path giving nourishment whereever it’s needed.

This is Adrian Retasket’s story. Adrian was brought up, not in his own home by his own parents, but in many broken homes. He never really had a safe and comfortable home life. He began to travel the powwow trail when he was just 13 years old, going to every powwow that he could.

He was search-ing for that family he never had.

After five or six powwows, he wanted to sing and to dance.

He asked if he could join and they welcomed him into their circle and gave him his first regalia. Powwow people often do this for a young person, and the group became his family.

Adrian later got his own regalia; however, people offered him many things to add to his regalia. It takes money to buy a rega-lia, so Adrian appreci-ated the gifts.

He has been danc-ing for 10 years now and he is passionate about the drum. He was introduced to the

drum by his mentor in Kamloops.

Adrian says the group calls the drum, “The Drum” because no one really owns the drum. The drum more powerful than the group that sits around it.

The group is the drum carriers that take care of it together, because it takes care of us, says Adrian. “We feed it, give it a drink once in a while, and tobacco is a must gift to the drum.”

The drum gives the group good feelings and brings them up when they are feeling down.

The guys came together in Merritt but they come from differ-ent groups. Some of the guys came from Little Hawk; one sings with his family drum at Iron Mountain; oth-ers sing with whom-ever.

At times, one has to wait for the spe-cial gift of a voice to sing. Prayer is a must, Adrian says, along with sweat lodge and smudging .

“People of the Creeks” sing and dance for the people and for the elders. Thank you very much Adrian for sharing your story.

Now the story of Garrett Mountainchief. Garrett Mike is 13 years old. He attends CMS and is in Grade 8. His mother is Wenona Mike and his father was the late Ben Paul Jr. Garrett, who began singing with his uncles at the age of six. He says he has

many adopted uncles from all over the pow-wow country. He sits at the Big Drum with his step dad, Leonard Bearshirt, and his uncle, Nathan.

Both men have taught Garrett a lot about the Big Drum, what it means, what songs to sing and, most importantly, about the protocols of every song.

His step dad, Leonard, and his uncle have the old teach-ings from people that taught them, which they are now passing on to Garrett.

Garrett, for his young age, is truly honoured, and has much respect towards his mentors.

He is also a tradi-tional dancer in the teen category. Garrett says, “I started to drum, cause the songs make me feel good and my spirit happy. It’s a good feeling I can’t explain.”

Garrett admires his Grandpa, Arnie Narcisse, his uncle, Ted Tom, and uncles, Montana and Nathan Mountainchief, and his step dad.

The men in Garrett’s life have con-tributed much to his young life. His mother and grandmother have also been a great influ-ence.

Here are just two stories from the “People of the Creeks” drum group.

There are more to write about, so keep your eyes open for the next article.

As Always in Friendship

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Why the way of the cross?

NARAYAN MITRAYou Gotta HaveFAITH

Many years ago, a missionary to India, Amy Carmichael, said that the harder ways in life are likelier to be God’s way, for then it rids us of the desire to be pampered and spoilt and leads us on to higher levels still.

The last week of Jesus’ earthly life bears ample testimony to the above saying unquestionably. The way of the cross will draw feelings of pas-sion and pride in the life of His followers as they ‘celebrate’ the festivals of passover and Good Friday soon.

Even after two thou-sand years, invariably people ponder the ques-tion: Why did Jesus have to die? Two of the con-demned who were hung with Him had committed crimes that was obvious to all, but he had done nothing wrong.

To anwer the query, most would say in unison that the way of the cross was reality because Jesus was such a good man. We have our little mottos that say that virtue brings

rich rewards and honesty is the best policy, but we are forced to admit that these things do not work out in everyday living to our material advantage.

The person who is dishonest oftentimes gets rich, while the honest worker labours for years at a pittance of a salary. The person who is virtu-ous sometimes sees the procession of fame and fortune pass him by with scarcely a nod.

Jesus, who was incar-nate goodness, bowed his head before the onslaught of Jewish hatred and Roman cruelty, and all of His goodness failed to release Him from the bonds of suffering.

For His kindness He got a crown of thorns, for His gentleness He got a scourged back, for His love He got a cross too heavy to bear.

Does it pay to be a good person? It depends entirely upon the kind of pay that we want. Jesus had no earthly reward, but His name is more profoundly influential today than that of any other who ever lived.

Think of all the storms that have swept across the face of our world the past twenty centuries and one cannot fail to be moved by the fact that this Man still stands as a monument to right living.

No weakling could

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Ultimately, we find the problem devolves into a question of selfishness or unselfishness. The person who lives for the moment finds that his appetites can be met, his desires can be somewhat real-ized, and his hopes can

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Alexander changed the map of the world and died sighing for more worlds to conquer. Jesus changed the motives of men. Caesar pushed back a frontier and died sur-rounded by false friends.

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Have you ever had mild or even severe low back pain that was actually stemming from a spot a few inches to the left or right of your spine? Did it refer pain and/or numbness down your leg, possibly even into your ankle and foot? If you can answer yes to these questions, you like-ly had an acute inflam-mation of the “sacroiliac joint”, which was irritat-ing your “sciatic” nerve.

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He was crucified because of the stubborn convictions of men. Judas, believing that this Man had tremendous power, attempted to force Him to manifest it. Judas sold the Master not for greed, and not because he was disappointed in Him. Judas sold Jesus because

he believed that once the shackles of Roman authority were placed about Him, the Master could call down fire from heaven.

Judas had a stubborn conviction that he was right. He followed his way and the last glimpse we have of him is a body swaying wildly in the wind.

Jesus is still a menace to those who would follow their own stub-born convictions as to the way that things ought to be done in this world. He trod slowly the Via Dolorosa because people were

convinced that He was all wrong in His estimates of life and its values.

There is one further reason for that slow and measured tread up the Hill of the Skull. Jesus knew that this was the only way in which the human race might be saved.

Had there been any lesser way, the blood of the Nazarene would not have stained the cross. But this cosmic adventure of redemp-tion was no ordinary event and it required no ordinary sacrifice.

Narayan Mitra is pastor of the Merritt Baptist Church.

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Of the many different types of home loans out there, interest only loans are one of the more unusual types. Although they are not much in use any more, you may still run into the option. You should know what they are all about before you even consider one.

What an interest only loan basically does is allow you to afford more of a home than you actually can afford. This trick is pulled off by allowing you to make monthly payments that are only on the interest portion of the mortgage. What that means is that you are not actually paying down the principal balance of the loan, merely paying the interest. This generally allows you to have a larger mortgage because the payment is smaller.

An interest only loan is really not a particular type of loan, but a particular method of making payments on your loan. You can generally attach the interest only option to just about any mortgage, if the lender allows it. When you have an interest only option on your mortgage, you need only pay the interest portion to stay current.

Although there are claims that interest only loans may carry lower interest rates, this is generally untrue. In fact, you may nd the interest rates are actually higher, because banks usually do not prefer this method of payment. There is a higher risk of default on the loan, and so they charge more interest.

An interest only loan option can work very well for some people. Even if you pay only interest, if the value of the house increases you can still gain equity. You run the risk, however, of losing value in the house and nding yourself paying too little to gain anything in equity. For this reason, interest only loans should be approached with caution.

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LAND ALLIES Last Thursday, the chief and council of the Lower Nicola Indian Band, together with the Logan Lake mayor and members of council, joined in the official ribbon cutting to signify the beginning of construction on approximately 110 new residential lots in an area of Logan Lake. The land is situated between Aralia Place and Daladon Drive. Although the weather was less than perfect, the smiles on the faces of those involved warmed the event. Photo submitted

Logan Lake was “rocking” last weekend with 8 teams supported by a ton of fans par-ticipating in the annual Beer Belly Hockey Tournament. What was interesting for me was the fact there were probably more than 100 people in the stands at any given time of the tournament. This was probably 90 more people than those who attended the 2012 Polar Carnival hockey game between

the Logan Lakers team and the RCMP team. When I was reflecting about the reason why the difference, a little “bird” whispered in my ear that last weekend’s competition included a beer garden which won’t be happening if the W.H.Y. includes a hockey game in their 2013 Polar Carnival activities.

The April Fools were busy on Sunday night, cutting phone lines prior to breaking into the Bargain Shop. It’s an event such as this, together with last month’s home invasion, which has residents shaking their heads in disbelief and wonder-ing about community safety. Perhaps this will be the motivation to get both local busi-nesses and residential

properties outfitted with security cameras and/or to simply pay closer attention to prevention tactics – even in Logan Lake which doesn’t have an ongoing history of criminal activity.

If you wanted a “real” April Fool’s joke, you had to be tuned into Channel 36.5 where 2 unnamed members of the Logan Lake TV Society(and their wives), after 3 months of secretive planning, launched The Marmot Channel. Sunday morning began with the Marmot Devotional Hour and went on to feature a variety of shows includ-ing: This Hour Has 22 Marmots, the Marmot Tyler Moore Show, My Three Marmots and sports shows such as Extreme Rock Sitting

and a pre-Stanley Cup broadcast of MHL hockey.

The only call received was a com-plaint about Sex and the Culvert being shown at an hour when children could be watching. Okay, quit laughing! I’ve sent the Marmot “producers” a request to re-run Sunday’s programs for a larger audience so stay “tuned”.

Logan Lake Minor Hockey held their A.G.M. at the Rec Room on the evening of April 2 and the election of officers saw the return of previous Board members with the addition of Chris Holmstrup as the V.P. The executive is still hoping that a volunteer from the community will step forward to

take on the role of Ice Ambassador.

There was con-siderable discussion about Logan Lake minor hockey becom-ing aligned with the Kamloops Blazers and the subsequent vote saw the majority approve of this move which will begin in the fall of 2012. The LLMH group will, hopefully, be run-ning the concession at the Rec Centre dur-ing the LL Business Association Home Show and I expect that they’ll be hoping to use the occasion to sell Blazer season tick-ets which is a part of branding agreement. The object will be to sell a minimum of 35 season tickets but, hopefully, as many as 50.

Council Highlights - March 20, 2012

The Logan Lake TV Society presented their 2012-2013 Budget and it was approved;Representatives from the Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural

Resource Operations provided an update on the pending Off Road Vehicle Motorized Use Closures under Section 58(1)(b) of the Forest and Range Practices Act, for the Tunkwa-Duffy, Six Mile and Cherry Creek areas of the Kamloops District;Expenses were approved for Council

members to attend an emergency manage-ment workshop onApril 12, 2012;Council proclaimed April as Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Month and April 27th as Daffodil Day;Staff will research the costs of educating the public and/or bylaw

regulations for prohibit-ing the feeding of wild-life (deer);The District will partic-ipate in the Logan Lake Business Association Home Show on May 4 and 5, 2012;The Provincial Campground Regulations will be revised accord-ingly and used at the

District’s Municipal Campground;The District will par-ticipate in Phase 2 of Gold Country’s geo-caching program;Council adopted the 2012-2014 and beyond Corporate Strategic Plan goals as deter-mined at the March 9th and 10th Council Retreat.

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The coaching and train-ing staff of the Merritt Centennials has had very little time to rest its feet following the conclusion of the team’s BCHL season on Monday of this week as the club’s annual spring evaluation camp is scheduled to take place at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

According to Centennials’ assistant coach and GM Joe Martin, close to 80 young hockey players, ranging in age from 15-19, will be on hand for three days of intense scrimmages beginning Friday

afternoon at 5:15 p.m. Participants at the camp

will be coming from as far away as Toronto, Ontario and Whitehorse in the Yukon.

Over 30 of the anticipated attendees played Jr. B this past season, while another 30 or so competed at either the major midget or midget AAA/tier 1 level in either B.C. or Alberta.

There will be a strong con-tingent of local talent on hand at the Cents’ spring camp, including goalies Russell Sanderson and Griffin Baillie, along with forwards Zack Sanderson, Malik Miller and Daylan Robertson.

Others with a Merritt connection are former local minor hockey product Dane Birks, former Nicola Valley resident Owen Solecki, along with Rhett Willcox, younger brother of current Centennial Reece Willcox, and Jayce Polman-Tuin, son of former Cents’ standout goalie Rob Polman-Tuin.

“There’ll be four full teams of 20 players each,” explained Martin. “They’ll be on the ice once each on Friday night, twice each on Saturday dur-ing the day, and then twice more each on Saturday night in a 3-on-3 challenge. We’ll

keep track of wins and losses throughout, and then third place will play fourth place on Sunday morning, followed by second versus first.”

In terms of evaluation, Martin went on to add, “We’ll have [Jr. B] coaches from Princeton, Creston and Chase on hand. There’s another camp going on at the same time in Kelowna, so we’ll also have some other guys floating in here to catch a couple of ice times.”

The Cents’ assistant coach feels he is familiar with about 70-80% of the players who are registered to attend this

weekend’s camp. “I may not have seen them all play,” he said, “but I’ve received signifi-cant information about them from their coaches and our scouts.”

Martin believes that Merritt’s tremendous suc-cess this BCHL season has increased interest and aware-ness, and is a big reason why this year’s spring camp was basically full a month ago. “We have a really good feeling about a lot of the players that are coming. They want to be part of our success.”

Neither Martin nor Cents’ head coach Luke Pierce were

willing to state exactly how many of this year’s players will be returning next season, or how many openings they will be needing to fill, but it would be safe to speculate that at least seven spots are up for grabs, and quite possibly a couple more. Competition for those coveted places begins this weekend, and is sure to be fierce.

There will be an opportunity to buy Cents’ season’s tickets for the 2012-13 BCHL campaign on Saturday from 12 - 4 p.m. in the lobby of the Nicola Valley arena.

Centennials’ spring evaluation camp slated for this weekend

By Ian WebsterTHE [email protected]

In the end, all the heart and soul, all the passion and will to win in the world just wasn’t enough.

An emotionally and physically drained Merritt Centennials’ team fell behind early and could never quite recover in a 6-2 loss to the Penticton Vees on Monday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

The win gave the Vees a 4-1 victory over the Centennials in their best-of-seven Interior Conference championship series, and a date with the Powell River Kings in the BCHL Fred Page Cup finals. The Kings also ended their Coastal Conference series with the Surrey Eagles on Monday night with a 3-0 win in their game five.

In Penticton, the game was to all intents-and-purposes over early as the Vees scored twice in the first six minutes of the opening period, and led 4-1 after 20 minutes of play. Bryce Gervais, with a pair, Wade Murphy and Logan Johnston all found the back of the net in an impres-sive offensive display by the nation’s number-one-ranked Junior A team. Only Silvan Harper could reply for the Centennials in a period that saw Penticton outshoot the visitors 18-10.

“Getting scored on early was tough,” stated Cents’ head coach and GM Luke Pierce. “It takes a consider-

able amount of mental focus to defend against that team [the Vees] and, unfortunately, that just wanted as sharp as it needed to be.”

Pierce went on to give credit where it was due. “I really think that was the best the Vees have played all series,” he said. “They were doing things that we hadn’t seen them try much earlier. They caught us a little bit off, and when you’re off, they’ll burn you.”

The Cents went on to play a solid final two periods but could never really erase the

early deficit. Gervais, with his second of the night, and Ryan Reilly added to the Vees’ lead in the middle frame, while Reece Willcox closed out his two-year BCHL career on a positive note with a goal in the final seconds of the game.

“For our guys to play as hard as they did in that final 40 minutes was pretty impres-sive,” said Pierce. “They had every reason [i.e. the score-board] to just pack it in, but they never quit.”

Penticton outshot Merritt 36-30 on the night, and man-aged one powerplay goal in

five opportunities. The Cents continued to be snake-bit with the man advantage, going 0-for-8 in game five and just 1-20 for the series.

Pierce closed out the game, and his team’s magical season, with a couple of classy gestures from the bench in the late going. After pulling start-ing netminder Lino Chimienti following the Vees’ fifth goal in the second period, the Merritt head coach re-insert-ed the 20-year-old, graduating goaltender at the start of the third for the final 20 minutes of his Junior A career.

In addition, as the clock ticked down the last two min-utes of the game, Pierce also placed his team’s other four 20-year-olds on the ice – cap-tain Evan Stack, Chad Brears, Bill Marshall and Carter Shinkaruk – along with Willcox, who is scholarship-bound to Cornell next year. In a truly poignant moment, the graduating group were rewarded with a goal as Willcox’s point shot found its way through a maze of bod-ies and past Vees’ goalie Chad Katunar.

“I’ve always thought

that’s the way it should be,” explained Pierce in reference to his late-game line-up on the ice. “During the time-out, I just told them to go out there and have fun and play. About that time, the nah-nah-nah-nah chant was being sung [by the Vees’ fans], and I remember thinking that I’d love nothing better than to see our guys score and shut them up. When they did, we had as loud a cheer from our bench as at any point in the series. It was something special. Those are the little things you remember.”

Pierce went on to add that this year’s entire Cents’ team has done the community of Merritt proud, and that he felt honored to have coached each and everyone of the players who battled right to the final buzzer.

“At the end of the day, this is one of the best Centennials’ teams in the franchise’s almost 40-year history,” he said. “I told the players that they had brought not only a team but an entire organization out of obscurity and made them rel-evant again.”

Pierce said that having over 1,000 fans at the Nicola Valley arena for games two and three of their second round playoff series with Penticton was “intoxicating. The atmosphere was unbe-lievable!” The coach went on to add, “Not only does support like that inspire the players but, with this level of hockey being so financially-driven, it’s an absolute neces-sity.”

A Cents’ season to remember comes to an endMerritt bows out of playoff picture with 6-2 loss to Penticton in game five on Monday night

NO HARD FEELINGS Players from the Merritt Centennials and Penticton Vees shake hands following the conclusion of game five Monday night in Penticton, a game the Vees won 6-2. Penticton took the hard-fought, best-of-seven second-round playoff series against the Cents 4-1, and now move on to play the Coastal champion Powell River Kings for the Fred Page Cup, symbolic of supremacy in the British Columbia Hockey League. Ian Webster/Herald


SPORTS


Ten-year-old alpine skier Emily Whitecross of Merritt has had another very successful year on the downhill slopes.

Competing as an underage skier for the Sun Peaks Alpine Club (SPAC), Whitecross finished 22nd out of 98 competitors in the K1 division (ages 11-13) at the B.C. championships at Big White three weekends ago. Final placings at Provincials were based on results from two slalom races, two giant slalom races and a skier cross.

“She is the highest-ranked 10-year-old in the province,” stated Emily’s father, Brian.

Just this past weekend, in Revelstoke, Whitecross closed out her competitive ski season with silver and bronze performances at the K1 zone champi-onships. Saturday’s third place finish was in a two-run combined-time slalom event, while Sunday’s second place effort came in a similar dual slalom competition.

The young Whitecross’s ski racing season has been a long and busy one. She has been on snow since early November, training three days a week at Sun Peaks, and attending weekend competitions throughout the Interior.

As a member of the SPAC’s K1 program, Whitecross is greatly benefiting for the top-notch technical knowledge and expertise of Sun Peaks’ Director of Skiing, Johnny Crighton, a fully-qualified FIS coach and former National Technical Director.

Because she was an underage skier this past season, Whitecross still has three more years of eli-gibility in the K1 division, however there have been discussions recently about adopting the European age-classification system for next year, which would see Whitecross compete in a newly-created Under-12 category.

Whitecross did not qualify for this year’s Whistler Cup, which attracts promising age-group skiers from around the world, however she defi-nitely has her sights set on this prestigious event next season.

Local alpine skier right on course

A PARALLEL UNIVERSE Merritt’s Emily Whitecross, 10, displays fine form in the K1 slalom event at Big White three weeks ago. The young skier won silver and bronze medals at the zone championships in Revelstoke this past weekend. Photo courtesy of John Cartwright/SPAC

Five Nicola Valley hockey players qualify for National Aboriginal Championships


For the second year in a row, no fewer than five local First Nations’ hockey players have been select-ed to be members of Team BC at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships, which are being held this year from May 7-12 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Bradley Colter, Malik Miller, River Lafferty and Dalton Suzuki were all selected to the boys’ midget-aged provincial squad, while Ayla Oppenheim was chosen to be part of the girls’ midget team. Both Lafferty and Oppenheim were members of Team BC last year.

The final selections to Team BC were made this past Sunday, following an intensive three-day try-out camp at the Shulus arena. Over 80 boys were

in attendance at the camp along with close to 40 girls. Prospects came from throughout the province, including Fort St. John up north and Tofino on Vancouver Island.

“It was a great weekend,” stated Joe Quewezance, one of the coaches of the boys’ team. “The skill level and speed of many of the partici-pants was unbelievable. We had five Jr. B players make the provincial team, along with many others who played at the major midget level this past sea-son.”

A total of 24 boys and 20 girls made the final cut for Team BC. They will get back together about one week prior to Nationals for practices and scrim-mages. In the meantime, Quewezance said, they’ve all been put on strict training programs that they must carry out back in their home towns.

“We’re hoping to do very well this year in Saskatchewan,” he stated.

A FIVE-PACK OF HOCKEY TALENT

Five midget-aged players from the Nicola Valley area have been selected to compete for Team BC at the National Aboriginal Championships in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from May 7-12. The five made the cut after participating in a three-day selection camp at the Shulus arena this past weekend. Over 120 male and female skaters from around the province took part in the camp.

Ian Webster/Herald

Malik Miller

Ayla Oppenheim Bradley Colter Dalton Suzuki

River Lafferty

More MMHA awards

Sukhi Randhawa Memorial Gabriel Musgrave

Outstanding Jr. & Sr. OfficialsDakota Cox & Hubby Mann

Coach of the Year Dave Zakall

Outstanding Achievement Sonya Lang

Grebliunas Memorial Trevor Lindley

Rookie Coach of the Year Shane Stockwell

President’s Honor Roll Phil Lockie

Ron Ross Memorial Steve Carroll

Outstanding Timekeeper Mackenzie Finch

APRIL IS DAFFODIL MONTH Baillie House staff and volunteers are sell-ing daffodils. All pro-ceeds will go to support the Canadian Cancer Society. Please pre-order by calling 378-0349.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM

CVITP started on March 6 at Crossroads Community Church, Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Will run until April 24th and April 26th and will be pick-up only.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Merritt Library proudly hosting educa-tional presentations on topics such as Backyard Composting, Soils, Community Gardens and more. April

18th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Merritt Library.

MERRITT NAVY LEAGUE CADET CORPS The Merritt Army Cadets would like to challenge all groups, organizations and busi-nesses, to sign up today and join the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for life on June 2, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

RCACC PARENTS SPONSORING COMMITTEE Cookie Dough and Cheesecake Fundraiser. Orders must be in by April 24th. Contact Tracy Brooks @ Country Bug Books or with any parent of the Army Cadets or the Navy League Parents. orders available for pick up on May 8th

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COURTHOUSE GALLERY Coming to the

Courthouse Gallery in April, is the newest rage in the art world, Art Trading Cards.

Artist Alexandra Edmonds, will be bring-ing this new art form to the Courthouse Gallery. There will be workshops and a 2 week show of the work with a trading session at the end of the show.

The dates of the workshops are as follows:

April 9: Wet Media (watercolour, acrylic, ink)

April 16: Paper Media (collage, paper cuts, folded paper, recy-cled materials).

There will be a drop-in fee of $20 for each workshop and there will be room for 20 in each workshop date. This is extremely collectable Pocket Art.

For further infor-mation or if you have questions, please con-tact: [email protected] or at the Courthouse Gallery at 250-378-6515FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

Literacy Merritt pres-ents “Cyber Seniors”, a

free and basic introduc-tion to computers for local seniors. Seating is limited so sign up today.

Cyber seniors runs April 11 - May 16, 2012 (Wednesdays) at Central School, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. To register drop by MYFRS at 2187 Coutlee Ave., call 378-4878 or email: [email protected].

SENIORS’ EVENT AT THE FLORENTINE

Grand Opening of The Florentine resident gift shop on April 20th. The residents have created hand-crafted goods and bakery under the name “Simple Treasures”. This is an all day event with pro-ceeds going into the resi-dent fund which funds activities, equipment and events for the rec-reational programming for residents. Everyone welcome

MERRITT LUTHERAN FELLOWSHIP

Invites you to a service of song and scripture reading, with a choral group from Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Kamloops presenting an Easter season cantata.

St. Michael’s

Anglican Church at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 15th to be followed by a coffee hour.

BADMINTONHappening until

June 2012, provided by the Leisure Services Department. All skill levels invited to play. It is being held at the CMS school gym every Friday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information con-tact the Civic Centre, call Bharat @ 250-378-8471 or email [email protected]

GARLIC FESTIVAL Pete & Becky

Ratzlaff are looking for vendors who grow and produce products or fresh garlic, to participate in their garlic festival & antique tractor show at Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola the last weekend in September. For more information call Becky or Pete at 250-378-4199

WOMEN IN BUSINESSEvery second

Wednesday Merritt’s Women in Business, an informal network for entrepreneurial-minded women, meet at the Merritt Desert Inn from

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. This is a great time to meet new women and get inspired. Anyone is welcome to attend. Their purpose is motivation, education and networking fun.

Wed. Apr. 11: Recycle for Future Generations, Callie Langlois, with a Norwex (environmen-tally friendly products) display by Kathleen McCormack.

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Beavers Mondays - 6-7 pm -Diamondvale Elem.Brownies Thursdays - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Central School - 250-378-4768Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva at

250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716Canadian Mental Health Association - Merritt Clubhouse Wednesdays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1721 Coldwater Ave. (Teen Centre) across from MSS. 250-378-4878Catholic Women’s League

Third Tuesday - 7 p.m. Catholic HallCentral School Pac

First Tuesday - 7 p.m. Lunchroom 250-378-4892Celebrate Recovery Meetings every Monday, 7:00 p.m. at New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534CMS Pac

Second Monday - 7 p.m. CMS LibraryCommunity Choir

Mondays - 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899Communities In Bloom

Third Monday - 7 p.m. Community Room City HallConayt Bingo

Thursdays - 6 p.m. - Elks HallCourt House Dance Society

Third Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. 1840 Nicola Ave.Court Whist - Fun Game

Wednesdays - 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776Cubs Mondays - 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Bench ElementaryDrop-in Lacrosse Thursdays 7 pm at C.M.S.Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530

Drop-In Volleyball Mondays - 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212Food Bank Bingo

Fridays - Elks Hall - 5:30 p.m.Guides

Mondays - 5:30 -7 p.m. 250-378-4768Ladies’ Curling League

Wednesdays, 6 - and 8 p.m.Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917

Lions’ Bingo Mondays - 5:30 p.m. - Elks Hall

Fridays - 5 p.m. - Elks Hall Living With Loss Support Group

Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040Lower Nicola Band Bingo

Saturdays - Elks Hall - 5 p.m.Lower Nicola Community Hall Card Games - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7 p.m. - Starting Oct. 25 Call 250-378-9545 or 378-4732Lower Nicola Society First Monday - 7 - 8 p.m. at the Lower Nicola HallMasonic Lodge Members Fourth Monday - 7:30 p.m. 2065 Quilchena Ave.Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Center 250-378-5550 or 250-378-4577Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday - 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 250-378-2950Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509Merritt Moms Prenatal- Post Natal Support group.

Open Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252Merritt Mountain Bike Association Weekly & daily rides. For more info www.merrittmountainbiking.com

Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. - Civic Centre 250-315-1082Merritt Shriners’ Club #29 Fourth Wednesday - 5 p.m.N.V. 4-H Club

Every Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028N.V. Community Band

Tuesdays - 7 p.m - CMS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894N.V. Dirt Riders Association For info. contact: 250-378-3502, [email protected] and www.nvdra.comN.V. Explorers Second Wednesday - N.V.I.T. # 1 - 7 p.m. 250-378-4476 or 250-378-4413N.V. Horseshoe Club Meetings

Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Smith Pioneer Park 250-378-5007 or 250-378-6980N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349N.V. Health Care Auxiliary

First Tuesday - 7 p.m. - HospitalN.V. Fall Fair

Third Monday - 2145 Quilchena Ave. 7 p.m. 250-378-5925N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.)

Third Wednesday - 7 p.m. Phelan House - 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904N.V. Quilters Guild

First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-9642N.V. Search & Rescue

Second Monday - 7 p.m. At the airport 250-378-6769 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. In member’s homes 250-378-2536Narcotics Anonymous Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays: 7 - 8 p.m. - St. Michael’s Anglican Church One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays - 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911

Patricia Rebekah Lodge #33 Second and fourth Monday - 7 p.m. Merritt Lawn Bowling ClubhouseRocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Corp Tuesdays - 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775Royal Canadian Legion Branch Fourth Thursday - Legion Hall - 7 p.m. Royal Purple First and Third Mondays each month 1:30 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-9788Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles BakeryScouts Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Diamondvale ElementarySeniors’ Centre Bingo Tuesdays - 1 p.m. Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539Soup Kitchen Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:15 p.m. Anglican Church HallSparks Mondays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-4768Teen Centre Friday Nights - 4 to 9 p.m. 250-315-0248Toastmasters Club 3929 Tuesdays - 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library http://3929.toastmastersclubs.org 250-378-5855Valley Visual Artists General club information contact: Bev Veale at 250-378-6001 Membership information contact: Shirley Sauviat at 250-378-9442 or Country Bugs Books, Quilchena Ave.Vintage Car Club - Merritt Chapter Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al (250-378-7402) Ted (250-378-4195)

For more information on these clubs and organizations, phone the contact numbers listed above.

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Call 250-378-2141to book an appointment

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful pass-ing of Eva Audrey Armstrong at Gillis House, Merritt, B.C., on March 31, 2012. Audrey was born in Vancouver B.C., December 21, 1914 and was predeceased by her father, Captain George Robarts, and her mother, Alsaida. Audrey attended York House School and UBC where she met her future husband George S. Armstrong. Upon marriage in 1937, the couple resided in Merritt. Predeceased by her sister, Norma, in 1957 and ten years later by her husband George, Audrey subsequently moved to Vancouver. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, George (Evelyn) of Merritt, daughter, Deborah (Frank) of North Vancouver, her grandchildren, Daniel and Justin, great grandson, William, niece, Dianne and family of Victoria and nephew, Mark, of Vancouver. A special thank you to the kind and warm hearted staff at Gillis House for the wonderful care they provid-ed for Audrey over the past three years. In lieu of ow-ers please make a donation in Audrey’s name to The Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Merritt Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Audrey’s life will be held at a later date.

Armstrong, Eva Audrey (nee Robarts)December 21, 1914 - March 31, 2012

PART-TIME CIRCULATION MANAGER

(approx. 20 hours/week)

The award winning Merritt Herald is currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to ll the circulation manager position.

Main duties would be to make sure our newspaper arrives at every doorstep in the Merritt, Lower Nicola and Logan Lake areas.

Responsibilities• Communicating with carriers and

customers. • Handle all phone inquires and

complaints in a professional and ef cient manner.

Quali cations• Must have strong organizational and

communication skills • Be able to work well under pressure.• Some of ce/computer experience is

also required.• Must also have own form of

transportation.

If you are interested please drop your resume off in person to 2090 Granite Ave., Merritt, BC. No phone calls please.

HIRING LEASE OPERATORSFlat Deck Division Expanding• Home weekends• Competitive Compensation• Pension Plan and Benefi ts• Tractor Purchase Option•

Min 2 Years Super B Experience. Please Send Abstract and Resume to:

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• We provide on the job training• Must have current Drivers Licence • RCMP criminal record check required• Starting wage depending on experience

Now hiring for Evening Positions

Send resumé or drop off to: 1721 Hill St., Merritt, BC, V1K 1L2 or phone: 250-378-9410 or email:[email protected]

Nicola Motorsports / Nicola Chainsaw is accepting applications for Seasonal Yard Workers, Customer Service Representitive

and a Parts/Rental Counter Person.

Full and part time positions available.

Applicants are required to submit a resume in person to:

Attention: Grant KlassenNicola Motorsports

2626 Nicola Avenue, Merritt, BC

The successful applicant will undertake duties associated with the Upper Nicola Band Housing.

Duties include: • Administration and management of existing housing units and governing programs.

Administration of existing CMHC Social Housing • phases, Band-owned Housing, Capital Housing, and RRAP.Administering applications for housing and • renovations.LEM rent calculations.• Rent collections.• Arranging for home inspection and maintenance • activities.Assisting the Director of Operations in developing • annual budgets, work plans and reports.

Quali cations: Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent.• Experience in housing and property management.• Experience working with CMHC and INAC • programs.Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully with • challenging individuals and situations.Demonstrated ability/experience using MSWord, • MSExcel and Xyntax Systems Software.Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain • appropriate record keeping systems.Drivers license and own transportation.•

Send current resume and cover letter to:Director of Operations, Box 3700 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 or in person at the UNB Of ce, by fax 250-350-3311or email: [email protected].

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Noon, Monday April 16th, 2012

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED LOCAL REVENUE LAWS AND INVITATION

TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS

NOTICE IS GIVEN, pursuant to section 6 of the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act (hereafter referred to as the “FSMA”), that the Shackan First Nation (“The First Nation”) propose to enact the Shackan First Nation Property Assessment Law, 2012 and the Shackan First Nation Property Taxation Law, 2012 (hereafter referred to as the “Proposed Laws”).

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED LAWS: The Proposed Laws are a property taxation law and a property assessment law, both made under the authority of section 5(1)(a) of the FSMA. The property assessment law provides for the assessment and valuation of interests in land on the reserve lands of the First Nation, including appointing assessors, inspecting property, preparing assessment rolls, and mailing assessment notices. The property assessment law also provides a process for reconsideration of assessments and for a right of appeal to an independent assessment review board. The property taxation law establishes a taxation regime that taxes interests in land in the reserve, and includes provisions for exemptions, grants, preparing tax rolls and tax notices, the levy of penalties and interest on unpaid taxes, and the collection and enforcement of unpaid taxes.

A COPY OF THE PROPOSED LAWS may be obtained from: Shawn Swakum, Shackan First Nation, at 2160 Settlers Road, Merritt, BC.

COUNCIL OF THE FIRST NATION INVITES WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS regarding the proposed Laws. Written representations may be made to the Council from the date of this notice until May 15th, 2012.

Persons wishing to make a written representation must deliver the document containing the representations to: Shawn Swakum, Shackan First Nation, 2160 Settlers Road, Merritt, BC V1K 1M9.Representations should be made on or before noon,**May 15** 2012 in order to ensure consideration by Council. Before making the Proposed Laws, Council will consider all written representations received in accordance with this Notice.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information or questions regarding the Proposed Laws, this Notice, or the making of written representations to Council, please contact Shawn Swakum, Shackan First Nation Band Offi ce by telephone at (250) 378-5410.

This Notice Dated: **March 14, 2012**

SHACKAN INDIAN BANDSHACKAN INDIAN BAND

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE # W1860

Please be advised that Wayne and Lana Schindler is proposing to remove 232 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence #W1860 located in the vicinity of Lindley Creek Road.

Inquire/comments to the proposal must be submitted to Wayne and Lana Schindler, 1417 Lindley Creek Road, Merritt BC V1K 1L4 by April 22, 2012.

Only written inquires received by the above date will be responded to.

Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Wayne Schindler 250-378-2683.

Corbett Lake Building Sites

The Corbett Lake Country Inn is being reconfigured to offer 21 purchasers the opportunity to acquire a building site or an existing rustic cabin on the picturesque and private 70-acre Corbett Lake property. Located in the Nicola Valley, this lake is privately stocked and well known for its trophy fishing. This is a share offering.

Mark Lester & Alan Johnson Specialized Assets Group

www.SpecializedAssets.com 604.632.3345 / 604.632.3346

PROPERTY FOR SALE Excellent Investment Property in Lower Nicola. 4 Plex, fully reno’d and rented at $2700 a month

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Applications are now being accepted for apartments, suites and houses. Many

assorted units coming available.

Call for more info onthese units and others call

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Nicely fi nished 1 bdrm apt on 2nd fl oor 7th mo. free $550.mo

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2 Bdrm ground level 3 plex $700. incl H&L

Pine Apts. Avail for rent-1 & 2

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$675

2 bdrm. Bsmt. Suite $750 incl.

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3 bdrm. In 3-plex - $800

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$550 incl. util.

3 bdrm. Grandview Hts. - $800

1 bdrm. Apt. $575

1 bdrm. Apt. $600

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Parking Lot Line PaintingConcrete & Asphalt SealingCall or email for free estimate [email protected]

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsHUGE RANCH & Farm Equip-ment Auction. Saturday April 14, 11am for Allan Smashnuk at 6188 Vla Road, Chase BC, Tractors, Haying Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Welding Equipment, etc. Phone:BC Livestock (250)573-3939

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Garage SalesGARAGE SALE

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Inglis Washer - $150.00Kitchenaid Dryer - $100.00

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Townhouses3 bdrm, 2 storey townhouse, small front/back yard, pets ne-gotiable, $890/mon. gas incl.250-682-0409

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We buy scrap batteries fromcars & trucks & heavy equip.

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