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The 2017 provincial election campaign officially kicked off this week, with four candidates confirmed in the Fraser-Nicola riding

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Seventeen-year-old Simren Panghli’s passion for volunteering was rewarded with a prestigious service award this month.

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The story of Pte. George McLean, a recipient of the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his heroics at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in the First World War, is now a permanent part of the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives. / Page 5

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Monday, April 24

Wednesday, April 26

“Step Into the Spotlight” Talent Showcase All Grades 6:30-8:30 pm Merritt Secondary School, MPR

“Music Monday” A district wide collaborative band workshop 12:45-2:15pm Merritt Secondary School, MPR

“Jazz Dessert Night” with Vocals and Special Friends 7:30 – 9:00 pm Merritt Secondary School, MPR Tickets available through Vocal Jazz students

Thursday, April 27

“It’s Not Only Black and White” Art Show Grand Opening: 4-6 pm Courthouse Gallery Show continues thru May 5th Gallery Hours: Thurs - Sat 12-6 pm

“Murder in the Heir” An interactive murder mystery-comedy 7pm Merritt Secondary School, MPR Tickets available through Theatre 11/12 students

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Friday, April 28

“What’s the Big Idea” SD58 Student Visual Art Display Opening Reception: 4-6 pm Merritt Civic Centre Show continues thru May 5th “Dreamcatcher” A Musical 1-3pm Merritt Civic Centre

Tuesday, April 25

“What’s the Big Idea” Arts Festival All events Free unless otherwise stated

Wednesday, May 3

“Artists Space Workshop” Open to MSS students 2-3 pm (Choice block) Merritt Secondary School, MPR

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“An Enchanted Evening of Dance” 6:30-8:30 pm Merritt Civic Centre Featuring Spanish, Ballet, First Nations and more

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“Bench Has Talent” Variety Show 1:30 pm Bench Elementary “Diamondvale Art Walk” 2:00 pm Diamondvale Elementary

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“The Student’s Eye” Photography Show Reception: 5-7pm Brambles Bakery Secret Door Gallery Continued from April 25th

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“A Celebration of Music” Showcasing the Naramata Singers, Kamloops Men’s Chorus, Nicola Valley Community Band and Love to Dance.

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Explore Merritt’s extraordinary art community

School District 58 is pleased to announce a district-wide Fine Arts Festival this spring called, “What’s the Big Idea!” The festival will take place from April 24th to May 5th, 2017 in both Princeton and Merritt.

Princeton and Merritt students, Fine Arts teachers, local artists, and community members have been busy planning this exciting celebration of the arts. The entire event is sponsored by School District 58 and is part of Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations.

The What’s the Big Idea! theme comes from B.C.s new curriculum which emphasizes building student success through collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. The Fine Arts are leaders in this area and we are excited to offer a wide array

of experiences. Community members of all ages are invited to come, participate, and celebrate the arts on all levels through dance, music, visual art, choral singing, musical theatre, drama, photography and other talents. We are also pleased to have several guests join us over the course of the week: The Kamloops Men’s Choir, the Naramata Singers and Nicola Valley Community Band, and Justin Glibbery and Friends Jazz Quartet from Penticton. One of the best experiences for learning is participating in passions that all ages enjoy. The festival will celebrate student work, as well as, give them an opportunity to join with others who have either continued their passion for the arts into adulthood, and even present and perform with some who have made the Arts their career.

In Princeton, the big night is an “open house style” evening event on Thursday, April 27th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Princeton Secondary School. Fine Arts from all Princeton schools will be highlighted that evening. Baking will be available for sale in the cafeteria. Proceeds from the bake sale, as well as, purchases of student art at the Art for Others event go towards JAE’s foster child. Other events planned that evening include art displays, theatre sports, Artist Trading Card making stations and live musical performances.

We would like to invite community members from both communities - of all ages - to join us in this first-ever event. Admission to events is FREE unless otherwise posted.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PROVINCIAL ELECTION

Writs dropped, race for riding set Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Four candidates vying for your vote to become the next Fraser-Nicola MLA are in full campaign mode as the 2017 provincial election campaign officially began Tuesday (April 11) with the dissolving of the legislature.

The 28-day campaign to voting day on May 9 will feature a rematch between BC NDP candidate Harry Lali, and BC Liberal incumbent Jackie Tegart, who turned the historically orange riding red with a win by a little more than 600 votes in 2013.

Lali, a four-term MLA, seeks to retake the seat from the Liberals, who have ratcheted up funding in the riding in the run-up to the election.

Joining them are two candidates from Hope, which was added to the riding ahead of this election in place of Princeton.

Green Party candidate Arthur Green and Social Credit candidate Michael Henshall round out the four-horse race.

All four candidates will square off in Merritt on April 27 for two allcandidates forums. At 1:30 p.m. Q101 will broadcast an all-candidates roundtable at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, which people can attend in person. The Chamber of Commerce will present another all-candidates forum the civic centre, which will be hosted by Herald editor Cole Wagner.

At the civic centre forum, each candidate will be given four minutes to make an opening state-

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ment, followed by a question and answer period.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and will be closed as of 6:30 p.m.

The chamber will be collecting questions from residents for the candidates ahead of the event, chamber manager Etelka Gillespie said, and there will be an opportunity for people to get to know the candidates just before and just after the event.

“We’re pleased to host the all-candidates forum and hopefully it’s informative for all the residents,” said Gillespie, adding that she’s been getting calls from residents saying they’re interested in attending.

With the election campaign underway, NDP candidate Harry Lali said wants to focus on the economy and protecting the resource jobs in B.C. He also said the NDP plan to take the fight to the Liberals.

“We’re going to hold the Liberals to task to make sure that every time

they promise another 100,000 jobs that it’s just bogus,” said Lali. “Last time they won the election on a pipedream, saying they were going to have 20 LNG plants and there was going to be a trillion dol-

out the riding and what kind of projects will provide that,” said Tegart. “[We’re] looking at how do we support rural communities and ensuring that people are aware of the Rural Dividend [Fund] and the

and maybe we’ll be able to put an end to the spreading of biosolids through the Nicola Valley and elsewhere throughout the province,” said Green.

Social Credit candidate Michael Henshall said the current housing situation in B.C. compelled him to run in this election.

“We’re in a housing crisis in the province, and it’s only growing,” he said.

He said this issue is relevant in the Merritt area, noting that there are many people struggling to find affordable housing after the recent fire at the Kengard Manor.

Affordable housing has been a growing problem in the Lower Mainland as a result of poor policy making by both provincial and federal governments, he added.

The BC Conservative party has not named a candidate for the Fraser-Nicola riding.

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lars’ worth of investment.”

“They had to basically beg the company to do one plant and we still don’t have anything running.”

Incumbent candidate Jackie Tegart said her plan for the campaign is to focus on continuing the good work that’s already been done.

“We’re looking at jobs and job creation through-

Christy Clark and her BC Liberals, bought and paid for.

opportunities that are available around that.”

Green Party candidate Arthur Green said one of the main issues he wants to focus on in the Merritt area is the spreading of biosolids as fertilizer on farmland.

“The evidence is really stacking up against the biosolids, so hopefully we’ll be able to get a mandate

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Bennett says bye After four colourful terms as Kootenay East MLA and three stints as minister responsible for mining, Bill Bennett is retiring from politics as the May 9 election approaches.

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Faulty ventilation The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) said the lack of a venting system caused carbon monoxide exposure, which is believed to have taken the lives of four people in Venables Valley on March 24.

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HVC wins appeal Highland Valley Copper has won an appeal denying a former employee of 30 years a rich severance package when he retired back in 2012.

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Christy Clark is working for her rich donors.

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YOU’RE INVITED! to meet with Mayor Menard on May 3rd from 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

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Third Annual Merritt Business Walk Announced for May 11, 2017 City of Merritt to build from previous Business Walks.

Merritt —April 11, 2017— The City of Merritt will be participating again in the Business Walk program. This will be the third Merritt Business Walk, held on May 11, 2017, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During the walk, City of Merritt staff, Council, and community members will be out talking to local businesses about issues and areas of growth.

The goal of the 2017 Merritt Business Walk is to build from the previous two years and con-

tinue to increase communication between the City of Merritt and the local business community. Will George, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism for the City of Merritt commented “We will be having similar questions as last year to keep it consistent for comparable annual tracking. This year, with assistance from the Province, we expect to have the results of the walk available by the end of May.” Originally started in Sacremento, California, USA,

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the Business Walk program has been adopted by municipalities throughout the Province of BC. The program initially started in BC in May 2012, by the Central Okanagan Regional District (CORD) and is now a part of many community’s economic development outreach program across BC in places such as Kamloops, Kelowna and Hope.

George added “the purpose of the walk is not to have an hour discuss with one business owner but rather touch base with multiple businesses and if they wish

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2017 Business Walk, or to volunteer, contact the City’s Manager of Economic Development and Tourism.

For More Information Contact: Will George, Economic Development and Tourism Manager City Hall: (250) 378-4224 Email: wgeorge@merritt.ca For more information visit: www.merritt.ca/doing-business/economic-development/ business-walks

Cemetery CLEAN-UP The City works crew will be commencing the annual Cemetery clean up from May 1 – 5, 2017. Any offerings or memorabilia that are placed on headstones will be removed and placed at the Pine Ridge Cemetery shed. Memorabilia will only remain at the Cemetery shed for 30 days then the items will be disposed of accordingly.

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to have a more in-depth discussion with the City or a community partner, then those meetings can take place after the Business Walk.”

Businesses will have the opportunity to participate in the survey either in person or by downloading the questionnaire online (to be posted April 26). Businesses across a variety of industry sectors will be contacted during the walk to insure the sample reflects the diversity of business within Merritt. To ensure your business is contacted during the

Pursuant to City of Merritt Cemetery Bylaw No. 2175, 2015 Section L General:

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1. No above ground memorabilia will be permitted after the grave site has been prepared for turf.

2. Flowers may be placed on graves but may be removed by the “Caretaker” when their condition is deemed by him/her to be detrimental to the beauty of the cemetery. Any non-conforming offerings, wreaths, flowers, fencing, curbs or other devices may be removed by City personnel.

3. The City shall not be responsible for the loss or theft of any offerings.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS VIMY DAY

Centennial anniversary of McLean’s heroics Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

While dignitaries gathered in France to mark the 100th anniversary of Canada’s assault on Vimy Ridge during the First World War, friends, descendants and distant relatives of Pte. George McLean gathered in Merritt to celebrate one of the battle’s bravest soldiers — and to unveil a new display cataloguing McLean’s exploits at the Nicola Valley Museum and On the left is Freda McLean, Pte. George McLean’s granddaughter and on the right in the kilt is Ian MacLean, of the MacLean Clan. Susan Gearing-Edge/Nicola Valley Museum and Archives Archives.

April 9 marked the the Scottish Highlands. could also count himfamily history included centennial anniverThe clan was well the exploits of the Wild self as a member of the sary of the Battle for Clan Maclean — one McLean boys, his famVimy Ridge, which of the oldest clans in ily name also meant he See ‘CULTURES’ Page 8 featured four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force fighting together under the command of a Canadian for the first time in the nation’s history.

LNIB COUNCILLOR During the battle, McLean’s bravery and effectiveness earned My parents are Richard Jackson Sr . and Myrtle B. him the Distinguished Jackson Nee Soyat Grandparents Issac Jackson Conduct Medal, the from Shulus and Lizette Saddleman from second-highest honQuilchena. our available to nonRichard served in the United States Army commissioned officers 1966-1969, Vietnam Veteran, 173rd and privates in the First AirBorne 1st Cavalry Honorable World War. discharge Ft. Lewis, Washington.

The private’s cita1973-1983 served as Oregon State tion for the award Police Officer for the State of Oregon. describes his one man Moved to Merritt, BC in the Spring assault as follows: of 1984. Lives on the Shulus Indian Single-handed he capReserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band. tured 19 prisoners, and Richard raised his two Daughters up later, when attacked being a “Mr.Mom”. They started their by five more prisoners educational journey at Snoopy Day Care who attempted to reach Centre in Colletville, then attended Nicola Canford Elementary School and went a machine-gun, he onto Merritt Secondary School where they both Graduated. was able — although Today, Richard is a proud Grandpa of Seven Grandchildren. Richard became wounded — to dispose the. First Unit Crew leader of the Nicola Valley Firefighters in 1991. Today, the of them unaided, thus All Native Unit Crew is still fighting forest fires for the Merritt Forest District . saving a large number of casualties.

1992-1993 Merritt Conservation Officer Services Volunteer Summer Program .

But before enlisting 1993-1994 Graduated from the Alcohol and Drug Training ( Nechi Institute ) is in the war and earnA Certified Addiction Counsellor 11 . ing accolades for his 23 years later, Richard is still doing the work. Richard is a Board of Director for bravery, McLean was Round Lake Treatment Centre and still actively sits on the Board . the only son of Angele Chillihitzia of the My strengths lies in the Medicine wheel teachings, learning the Traditional Upper Nicola Band.

Teachings and Culture. I am asking for your “ Vote “ of support to sit as “ Your Were it not for his heroCounsellor “ for the upcoming By – Election for the Lower Nicola Indian Band ics in the Great War, “ Advance Poll “ on April 15, 2017 and the Election on April 22, 2017 at the Shulus Hall , as and Elder for L.N.I.B. I am committed to work within our McLean might only be communities to ensuring All Voices are Heard and to take Responsibility to build remembered for being Healthy Relationships to move are Band forward! the offspring of one of the “Wild McLean” boys — an outlaw gang RICHARD THOMAS JACKSON JR. led by his father Allen McLean, who would for LNIB COUNCILLOR hang for his crimes.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

An sign of the times?

“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind Do this, don’t do that, Cole Wagner can’t you read COLE’S NOTES the sign?”

- “Signs” by the The 5 Man Electrical Band That distinct spring bloom is here again — mostly blue and orange, with a couple short green ones here and there. You might only see a couple dotting the hillsides and lawns around town, but sure as the sun shines (and sure as the writs drop) they’ll soon be out in full force: election signs.

But do they actually work? That is to say, does the number of signs posted on lawns and lands around town have a measurable effect on the results of an election?

The jury is still out on that one.

Most of the real substantive research on election lawn signs — the kind you might find published in a peer-reviewed journal — has been focused on the effect in cities in the United States. And even then, the findings are limited.

A study published in 2015 led by a researcher from Columbia University, pointed towards a small, but measurable effect from signs on a candidate’s share of the votes in a given region.

In fact, the researchers concluded that they could measure about a 1.7 per cent uptick for candidates with lawn signs compared with those without — which would mean that lawn signs are about as effective at generating votes for a candidate as a mail-out letter.

But while that study might indicate that there is some merit to plastering signs all over town, the wisdom from veteran campaign managers about election signs seems to stand at odds with that assessment.

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The story beyond the Easter Bunny Many people flock to churches at Easter time because they know they are perhaps going to hear some inspirational good news.

But Easter is also NARAYAN MITRA terrifying news.

You Gotta Have According to Apostle Mark, early FAITH on the first Easter Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene and two other women made their way to a tomb to anoint the dead body of Jesus.

Mark also tells us that these women had earlier watched the crucifixion of Jesus “from a distance.”

When it was all over, they saw a disciple pull the dead body off the cross, wrap it in a linen cloth, lay it in a tomb and roll a stone over the door of the tomb.

From a distance, the women began to watch what would happen.

That is our favourite perspective on death.

We do all we can to keep death away.

We try to stay healthy, work out and watch what we eat. It’s all a way of keeping death at

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But occasionally it catches up to someone we love. Then we know we have to see death up close.

The recent incidents in Stockholm, London, Berlin and Paris, of people being mowed down deliberately by vehicles used as weapons, prove the point.

In the aftermath of terrorist attacks all over the world, social commentators keep repeating that “everything, including death, has changed.”

It remains to be seen how much we have changed — beyond tolerating long lines at airports or border crossings.

The women who made their way to the tomb on the first Easter morning had been with Jesus for some time. They had seen him constantly restoring the lives of others.

Before Mary met him, her soul had been torn apart by seven demons. All the women knew they were something less before meeting Jesus.

This man was their Saviour, but now he was dead.

Maybe, as they walked down the road toward the tomb, one of them mentioned that the world has always been hard on saviours.

Or, like most people in deep grief, maybe

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they said nothing at all as they closed the distance between themselves and death. Their only dilemma was how they would get the heavy stone rolled back.

Many of us also know well about pushing against the stones of life. We may have been pushing some of them for a long time.

Perhaps, Easter 2017 is finding us pushing against a supervisor at work who is hard to please, or (for some seniors) of having to move into assisted living.

Or, may be some of us are pushing against a marriage that seems destined for the ditch.

Or against disease, aging, loneliness, or some obstacles that is between us and our dreams.

We might be thinking that if we could just get this burdensome thing rolled back, we will be fine.

But as the story goes, even if we get rid of our huge stones all that is waiting on the other side is death.

When the women arrived at the tomb, they were startled to discover that the stone was already rolled back! They walked inside only to see the body of Jesus missing and fled in fear.

Not too long afterwards, though, they discovered their death-defying hope.

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Editor, Spring is here. As I sweep sand off sidewalks, clean out catch basins and always seem to be sweeping sand off the kitchen floor, I think of where it came from.

May I use this paper to give a big thank you to Norgaard Ready Mix, who provide free sand all winter. I live outside the city, at a higher elevation, and we get a lot of freeze-thaw cycles that put a layer of ice on everything. Very slippery.

With admiration and respect to the RCMP, fire department, ambulance crews, etc. I believe Norgaard with their generous gesture of free sand do more for the safety of the citizens of Merritt than anyone else.

I hope they continue this service.

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Signs an important part of political engagement From Page 6 Quoted in a piece in the Atlantic in 2012, a Democratic party communications director had this to say about signs: “There’s a very common saying among political operatives: ‘Lawn Signs Don’t Vote.’ A lot of signs might be a sign that a candidate is doing well, but they’re not doing well because of those signs.”

Combing through campaign financial disclosures from candidates in this riding in provincial elections from 2009 and 2013 in a very rudi-

mentary way, it seems that the candidate who spends most on signage doesn’t always come out on top in Fraser-Nicola.

Winning in 2013, Jackie Tegart reported spending $13,869 on newsletters and promotional materials, to Harry Lali’s $11,639.

But in 2009, Liberal candidate Ella Brown dropped a whopping $15,449 on promotional materials — and still managed to drop the election to Lali, who spent a not-meager $14,706 himself.

So if you’re looking for insider tips on predicting the results of this

election, counting signs might not be the best approach.

But ultimately, whether you tolerate election signs or think of them as a public nuisance, the power to change the rules regarding the placards are in the hands of locals.

Municipalities in B.C. — Merritt included — have drafted their own rules restricting when and where the signs can be placed around town. As someone who personally dreads the plasticysheen and neon colours — not to mention the wastefulness of it all —

but who also supports political engagement and participation, here is my proposal.

Continue to allow candidates to put up signage during the month of an election — but carry a strict regulation to ban any mass-produced signs. Either you hand-make signs individually (and hey, maybe hire a local artist or two in the process), or you don’t put em up at all.

That way, Merritt gets a month of free public art — instead of our representatives spending thousands on painting the town blue, orange and green.

On July 1, 2017, Canada will celebrate its sesquicentennial — or 150th — annivesary. One-hundredand-fifty years worth of history is a lot to remember — so each week in 2017, the Herald will run this special section to remind you of the remarkable accomplishments, important historical figures, and maybe even a few fun facts you might not have known about our country. This week, we cover the nation-defining battle at Vimy Ridge.

From the Herald archives, April 13, 1917.

CANADIAN TROOPS IN GREAT ARRAS FIGHT

“One of the greatest battles the world has ever known has been in progress about Arras, France, this week... In this great battle, which commenced last Monday and has continued since, the Canadian troops played a very important part, covering themselves with glory and taking for the Allies the famous Vimy Ridge, which was supposed to be so strongly defended by the Germans that its capture had been considered improbable. The British and Canadian artillery preparation that proceeded the launching of the attacks was on a scale never before attempted. The enemy lines were smashed almost beyond recognition by the terrific bombardment and the barrage and direct fire that. followed was so intense that the Germans sought to escape it by advancing. The number of their dead fell forward in the front line in such positions as to indicate hand to hand fighting, and the utter sweeping away of their protective wire, which tho enemy believed impregnable, must have had a most depressing effect on them.”

It is such a profound opportunity this Easter (and every Easter) to join the three women in staring at our own tombs of loss and death without fear.

When the Church first began on earth, it struggled through persecution for centuries.

Every week when believers gathered, they took time to embrace each other because they did not know who might be martyred for the faith before

their next assembly.

They died with Christ, only to be raised to a new life with him and in him.

Only in Christ’s death and resurrection, it is possible for us also to die to our old agendas and rise to a changed life, no longer crippled by fear.

The greatest catastrophe of history happened not in World Wars I and II, nor in Hiroshima or Nagasaki, or on Sept. 11, 2001 in New York.

It took place 2,000 years ago, when we crucified the Son of God. That was the ultimate experience beyond humanity’s limit.

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Keeping Easter’s true origin in mind From Page 6

THE HERALD WANTS TO KNOW

But it was then that history was given the possibility of being resurrected also.

When Jesus defeated death, he did so that we may experience something beyond our limits — to rise with him into a new life.

But it is up to us to walk out of our own graves as new creatures in Christ.

Happy Easter and joyous resurrection!

Narayan Mitra is the pastor of Merritt Baptist Church at 2499 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt. You can reach him at merrittbaptist@gmail.com.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS COMMUNITY LEADER

MSS student wins Canada-wide award (From left to right) Neil Todd, Helen Croft, Elissa Barron, Rob Miller, Simren Panghli, Dorothy Molnar, Marlene Jones pose with the $2,500 cheque Panghli earned for the Nicola Valley Food Bank. Cole Wagner/Herald

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young, but headstrong daughter scolded him for not knowing more offhand about the food bank they had so often passed by on the way to the bank. Simren, in a more diplomatic tone, explained that her

and her father took the opportunity to learn about the food bank together.)

“I didn’t really think twice about it — it was the right thing to do, and I had the time to spare, so I figured why

not?” said Simren.

Five years later, her initial curiousity about the food bank has since blossomed into a strong sense of compassion that has led the Grade 11 student to volunteer countless hours to a

Cultures come together From Page 5 represented at the ceremony at the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives on Sunday, as representatives from as far away as Nova Scotia and Portland, Ore. were in attendance. As George was a First Nations man with ties to the Scottish Highlands, Sunday’s ceremony featured as much bagpipe playing as traditional drumming, and caused emcee Mel Rothenburger to remark that there were “many shades of McLeans,” among the audience.

“It is only fitting that this Performers paid tribute to McLean’s Scottish and First Nations roots. Cole Wagner/Herald First Nations McLean is being after all, when he signed up to George McLean’s efforts during honoured by both the Clan go overseas in the First World Maclean and also the Okanagan the war were unveiled on April War,” said Rothenburger, who 9. One will stay as a permanent Nation. Both sides of his heri— like most in attendance — is display at the museum, while tage value bravery and steadfasthimself a distant relative of the other — smaller, but identiness — and clearly Pte. George McLean. cal in content — is designed to exemplified both of these val“He was a small man, only ues,” read a letter written for the be portable as to allow it to be about five feet, seven inches tall, displayed in schools, or other occasion by the current chief and just over 150 pounds. But temporary exhibitions. of Clan Maclean, Sir Lachlan his physical stature was not a “George was an unlikely Hector Charles Maclean. measure of his courage.” hero. He was in his forties Two displays cataloguing

wide range of community endeavours.

In addition to spending at least one lunch hour a week working at the food bank, Panghli has volunteered her time at the Gillis House, as part of the MSS “We

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Standing outside on Quilchena Avenue on a spring morning in April, Charn Panghli can still remember the first time his daughter Simren asked him about the Nicola Valley Food Bank.

The then-12-yearold Simren had a friend in elementary school whose family had been going through a rough patch financially, and were making use of the local food bank to make ends meet. Simren had been curious about how she might be able to help out.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS COURT FILES

Martial artist facing assault charges Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

A local martial arts instructor is facing charges of assault causing bodily harm for cold-cocking a First Nations man outside the Coldwater Hotel last May. Defendant Anthony Kim Carlton was in court in Merritt representing himself in a trial that spanned two days at the end of March and will wrap up come June.

Court heard from Crown prosecutor Neil Flanagan that sometime during the early morning hours of May 8, 2016, Carlton exited out of the front entrance of the bar and knocked Shane Hurst to the ground with a single blow.

“This is observed by at least three witnesses,” said Flanagan, adding that Carlton was well known to at least two of those witnesses. “I don’t expect identification’s going to be an issue,” he told judge Stella Frame.

During the trial, Carlton argued that he was engaging in a consensual fight with Hurst.

Two female witnesses testified that they were talking to each other outside the bar to the right of the entrance on the night in question when they saw Carlton exit the front door, yelling “who hit my girlfriend?”

They said that within seconds Carlton punched a man in the face.

“It was the loudest crack I’ve ever heard in my life,” said witness Taylor Cox. On the second day of trial, court heard from Hurst’s former girlfriend of two years, Eugenia Edwards, who said she noticed a significant change in his behaviour after being punched by Carlton.

“The man I fell in love with was a happy man. The man that Shane is now is an

Martial arts instructor Kim Carlton is facing assault charges stemming from a bar fight last May. Herald file photo

angry man. His moods change so fast,” she said.

Edwards and Hurst had been in town that

Saturday for a softball game, and went to the Coldwater Hotel later that night to drop off and pick up her brother

and a few other people.

In security camera footage, Edwards can be seen standing next to Hurst who is facing the door when Carlton exits the bar towards them.

She told the court that Carlton came out of the bar yelling that Hurst hit his girlfriend, pushed her aside and punched Hurst in the jaw.

“And then I started screaming because he was knocked out,” said Edwards.

She said Hurst’s dentures were broken in half as a result of the punch and produced a red mark on his chin.

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Conayt Friendship Society Notice To Aboriginal Artists, Crafts People The Conayt Friendship Society is interested in knowing: • if you have art or crafts to sell through Conayt Friendship Society at its downtown location.

• if you are interested in learning art or traditional crafts that you can sell. Call Georgina Beatty at 250-378-5107. Email cc@conayt.com.

• if you have traditional herbs and tea you are interested in selling through CFS. • if you are interested in volunteering in serving food during lunch hour.

• if you are interested in volunteering as a salesperson on site during business hours.

• Note on your letter or resume if you have a Food Safe Certified and when it expires.

• Note if you have experience as a cashier.

The Conayt Friendship society is considering operating a small enterprise to increase the income of Elders and Youth through products of their own making on site or at home.

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POLICE FILES

Two arrested after bar walk Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The youthful appearance of two brothers sitting at a table in a local bar drew the attention of police, which led to the discovery of a loaded handgun.

At about 1 a.m. on April 8, Merritt RCMP officers were conducting a bar walk at the Coldwater Hotel when they noticed two individuals who looked underage.

“The members were going to go over and just talk to them and check their ID and make sure they were old enough to be in

there,” said RCMP Const. Tracy Dunmore.

As they approached, however, the two men bolted for the door.

“The [officers] chased them and caught them at the back door and then there was a bit of a scuffle with them,” said Dunsmore.

Police discovered a loaded .32 revolver, a knife and a quantity of cash, upon searching the older of the two men.

As a result, police have charged Johnny Drynock, 22, from New Westminster with possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon — the knife

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— and breach of probation.

His brother Michael Drynock, 21, from Merritt was also charged with a breach of probation, as well as obstructing a police officer, said Dunsmore.

Both men will appear in court on April 13, Dunsmore told the Herald.

The Merritt RCMP’s bar walk program involves police watching out for underage drinkers, people being over served, fights and anyone asleep at a table.

Finding people in possession of weapons, however, is a rarity.

“It’s not something that we would commonly see,” she said.

Man facing charges after flight from police A man from Delta is facing charges after smashing his vehicle into an RCMP cruiser in order to evade police.

At about 2:30 in the morning on March 29, an RCMP officer driving on the Coquihalla Highway observed an SUV fitting the description of a stolen vehicle believed to have been involved in crimes in Kelowna and Kamloops, said RCMP Const. Tracy

vehicle in, the vehicle smashed into one of the police vehicles and took off,” said Dunsmore.

She said police chose not to pursue the vehicle as it was not safe to do so.

“There were already several pedestrians [in the parking lot] that were almost hit and when we believe that somebody may be at risk because of our pursuit then we have to stand down,” said

Dunsmore.

The officer radioed other members in town when the vehicle exited off the highway into Merritt, and police tracked it down at the 7-Eleven parking lot on Nicola Avenue.

Dunsmore said the suspect saw the police vehicles with their emergency lights on, evaded the officers and took off towards Vancouver.

“When [police] attempted to box the

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The vehicle was spotted a few hours later at a Mr. Lube in Langley where police arrested 24-year-old Shane Rosteski from Delta.

Dunsmore said Merritt police obtained the vehicle’s license plate number as well as security footage from the 7-Eleven, which helped identify the vehicle and its driver in the Lower Mainland.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS GREEN POWER

Turbines now fully operational With all 10 massive Senvion turbines turning, the Okanagan Wind project is now officially operational at both the Pennask Plateau and Shinish Creek locations.

The twin projects at Pennask and Shinish are the first wind power installations in the Okanagan region, and the 30 megawatts of power produced by the turbines represents about six per cent Five wind turbines now line ridges on the Pennask Plateau and Shinish Creek sites respectively. Photo courtesy of Okanagan Wind of all the power produced tance,” said Upper Nicola the Westbank First Nation, through wind in the province.

Chief Harvey McLeod in a Towering 100 metres above the Upper Nicola Band and press release from Okanagan the Penticton Indian Band, as the Pennask Plateau, many of Wind. “The Pennask project the turbines are visible to trav- the projects were completed changed our landscape but we ellers heading over Okanagan on the traditional territory of ensured that what was develConnector (97C) from Merritt a number of First Nations in oped is good for the overall the area. to Kelowna. environment.”

“This council and this More turbines are located While the project involved community spent time and at the Shinish Creek site, some road building, the sites effort to make this project located about 30 kilometres took advantage of existing right. Our relationship to the west of Summerland off of logging roads to minimize the land and our responsibility to the Princeton-Summerland impact of the development on protect it meant that a relaroad. the Crown lands, explained tionship with the company The wind power project Gordon Muir, operations was of the utmost imporrequired the co-operation of

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The tight turns and narrow roads — especially on the Pennask Plateau, made transporting the giant rotors of the turbines a bit of a challenge, he said.

“These are among the largest turbines in Canada.

The rotor diameter is about 114 metres, so there’s not too many wind turbines in Canada that have a much bigger rotor diameter,” said Muir. “The transportation of components from a Washington port was one of the more challenging aspects.”

At the Shinish site, nine corners had to be modified so that the trucks transporting the blades could navigate the roads. In order to make the turns, the transport trucks are equipped with a steerable trailer with wheels that can turn independently of those located on the front of the truck, explained Muir.

Both facilities have energy purchasing agreements in place with BC Hydro.

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Food bank reaps reward From Page 8 Care Crew,” and as a Big Sister over the last year. In between those commitments, Panghli has also found time to foster a love for aquatic sports — working first as a junior coach for the local swim team, and now as a lifeguard at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre.

And true to form, her most recent endeavour is another which required plenty of thankless hours of work on her part in order to deliver a tangible benefit to those in need in Merritt. In early April, Panghli was selected as a recipient of a Scotiabank Youth Award, one of only six people to receive the honour from across Canada this year.

While Panghli’s name appears on the award, it is the community at large which will benefit from the winnings: a $2,500 donation from Scotiabank to the Nicola Valley Food Bank.

Panghli meanwhile, will take home an Apple iPad from the contest — a small token for the lunch hours she sacrificed every for the last five years on behalf of the food bank.

“I thought I’d just apply for the [award], I didn’t think I’d win. I thought I might have a

chance — but there are only six given out in Canada,” explained Panghli. “I was just really shocked and happy when I won.”

Though Panghli is not the type to be boastful of her accomplishments, the stringent requirements for applicants to the Scotiabank Youth Award gives a bit of insight into the scope of Panghli’s contributions to her community.

Each year, Scotiabank selects six Canadians, and six international recipients of the Youth Award. Each applicant must be between 15 and 24 years old, and must have volunteered at least 100 hours with a minimum of three non-profit or charitable organizations over the past year.

Once those requirements have been met, applicants must put together an essay explaining their contributions to the organizations they volunteered with.

They must also collect a variety of letters of reference to support their application.

In Panghli’s case, it was easy to point towards a very tangible contribution she made to the Nicola Valley Food Bank over the past year; the introduction of collection bins at a variety of locations around the Nicola Valley.

After placing the boxes at businesses and community centres around town last year, Panghli has been collecting the bins each month — gathering about 500 pounds additional food donations for the organization since the program’s introduction, she explained.

Panghli’s program is called Helping Hands, and was started with the idea of providing extra food to the food bank during the non-peak season for donations.

With the budding community leader set to enter her senior year at MSS next year, Panghli is entertaining the idea of pursuing a career in nursing — by attending either UBCO or Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops.

And lest you think that her recent success has gone to her head, Simren ended our interview by passing me a piece of paper.

Inscribed on it was a list of people who had contributed in some way to her win.

“I would like to thank Leroy Slanzi, Candis Poterlance, Marlene Jones, Shannon Dunn, Krystal Thomson, Alison Kuzio, Stavey Webber and my parents for supporting me,” Panghli wrote.

RANCH BUSINESS

Nicola Ranch cuts hay production, nine workers Nine employees are out of work after the Nicola Ranch ceased its haying operations last week.

Ranch manager Matt Williams confirmed the ranch has laid off the workers who grow and harvest the hay, but said the rest of the ranch will still be operational.

He said all cattle operations will remain status quo, and

no equipment or infrastructure will be removed from the ranch.

Williams said it was a tough decision that had to be made for the good of the ranch given its current cashflow situation.

He said the cost to produce the hay was more than it would be to simply buy it.

The decision to no longer grow hay, however, is not exact-

ly set in stone.

Williams said that while the ranch has ceased those operations for 2017, it will revisit the decision on a year-to-year basis.

Although nine people have been laid off, Williams said the ranch will still be able to provide them with housing accommodations for the next six month while they find new ones.

Volunteer Week 2017 April 23 - 29 Volunteer Week give us the opportunity to show all the amazing volunteers how much we appreciate their time and efforts in our time of need. Volunteering comes in many forms and is as diverse as Canada itself. Someone who shovels their neighbour’s laneway or who brings a lost pet to the animal shelter, a fire fighter who helps save your home or the person who donates to the food bank to help put food on a families table is helping to build a stronger community.

Our community is filled with amazing Volunteers who selflessly give their time to help those in need.

If you would like to show your support for someone who goes above and beyond in our special supplement dedicated to volunteers please email: sales2@merrittherald.com or call Michele at 250-378-4241 for more details.

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Carlton says bar fight was consensual From Page 9 She said she drove Hurst back home to Kamloops in the middle of the night and took him to the hospital later that morning.

“He has changed, since he has gotten hit by you,” Edwards told Carlton in court during cross examination.

The Crown called an RCMP officer who attended the scene that night who said he didn’t detect alcohol on Hurst’s breath, but did notice he appeared groggy and was moving slow. he said he asked Hurst if he needed medical attention, to which he said no and left with Edwards.

Carlton himself also took the stand to give his version of what happened that night.

He said he had been shooting pool at the Coldwater Hotel and was dating one of the waitresses at the time.

He said that at times he has helped the bouncer handle scuffles that break out and noticed that night his girlfriend was caught in the middle of one while trying to serve drinks and escorted her to the bar.

Carlton said he went back to break up the altercation and didn’t see the bouncer, who he sometimes assists in managing bar fights.

someone.

He said a man he later found out was Shane When a third scuffle ensued, Carlton said Hurst pushed him and told him to mind his he returned and saw that Hurst had been business. escorted out of the bar.

“I walked back to the pool table [and] Carlton said he continued to play then got involved pool, and the in a scuffle with scuffle continued,” one of the people Carlton said. associated with He said he ‘Right now, my Hurst, and somewent back to break submission to you will one told him to ups the altercastep outside. tion again which be that Mr. Carlton He said he saw was larger than is guilty in his own Hurst through the first, and that the window by is when Carlton evidence.’ the pool table claimed Hurst — Crown Prosecutor “being aggresgrabbed him and Neil Flanagan sive” and he told him to step went outside outside. because “It “I told him was clear to me he wasn’t leaving, he was do your homework first before you step that way,” Carlton said, adding that he went back waiting.”

“I went outside, did not say a word, to his pool table again. he was walking away from me at the “You insert yourself between something that’s happening between Shane and another time when I stepped outside. He turned person,” asked Flanagan, which yielded a yes around as I got to him and I open hand slapped him. I did not make a fist,” from Carlton. “Do you know what Shane is Carlton told the court, noting that it was trying to accomplish?” Flanagan asked, to an extremely loud strike. which Carlton said he saw Shane fighting

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Carlton said that as a martial artist he is aware of pressure points, and said slapping someone on the chin will cause them to lose their equilibrium.

“It doesn’t do damage, It doesn’t do brain damage — doesn’t hurt them at all,” he said.

Carlton asked to adjourn the proceedings on the second day to allow him to call another witness.

“Right now my submission to you will be that Mr. Carlton is guilty in his own evidence,” Flanagan told judge Frame who granted the adjournment.

The trial is scheduled to continue on June 8.

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CO-ED VOLLEYBALL

2017 mixed Volleyfest tournament a big hit

There was a whole lotta big-time hittin’ going on at the 2017 Merritt Mixed Volleyfest on the weekend, with co-ed teams from all over the province in attendance.

(Left) Former Merritt resident and TRU Wolfpack team member Amanda Frayne goes round the block with her hit. (Centre) Trevor Dykshoorn of Brent’s Fan Club blasts one down the middle. (Right) Jordan Preskar from Kelowna goes high above the block with his smash. Ian Webster/Herald Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

A record 38 co-ed teams converged on the Nicola Valley on the weekend for the Merritt Mixed Volleyfest Tournament.

Hosted by the local Merritt Volleyball Association, the annual event attracts mixed teams from throughout the province.

“We had a maximum 40 teams entered, but two had to cancel at the last minute,” said MVA spokesperson Angela Russell.

The entry this year was top-heavy in the Comp 2 division (20 teams in total), so Russell was forced to do some creative scheduling. She reconfigured the entire competitive category and created Comp A,

B and C divisions with more equitable numbers of teams.

There were 13 teams in the Recreation category, divided into two divisions.

All Rec games took place at the CMS gym on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while Comp play was divided between MSS and Collettville Elementary School.

COMP A WINNERS - BRENT’S FAN CLUB (ABBOTSFORD) (Back row, left to right) Mark Vanderwal, Brent Siemens, Trevor Dykshoorn, Tommy Gough, Travis Priebe, (front row) Stefanie Schoenberger, Brittany Rim. Ian Webster/Herald

Emerging on top in the elite Comp A division was Brent’s Fan Club out of Abbotsford.

They used an impressive aerial attack to defeat Force It from Kamloops 25-16, 25-19 in Sunday’s final.

The Brent’s Fan Club team plays together regularly in a Sunday night league based out of the Langley Events Centre and the University of

the Fraser Valley.

The top placing by a Merritt team was a second-place finish by the Jazzy Ballers in the Rec A division.

On the April 28 to 30 weekend, the MVA hosts its second Volleyfest event of the season, this one exclusively for ladies’ teams.

“We are basically full, with 40 teams registered already,” said Russell.

2017 TOURNAMENT PLACINGS COMP A 1. Brent’s Fan Club (Abbotsford) 2. Force It (Kamloops) COMP B 1. Floor Skins (Kelowna) 2. Volley Llamas (Kamloops) COMP C 1. FYI Floaters (Penticton) 2. Off in the Shower (Kelowna) REC A 1. Left Overs (Hope) 2. Jazzy Ballers (Merritt) REC B 1. Ball Busters (Alkali Lake) 2. Lumber Millers (Lytton)

COMP B WINNERS - FLOOR SKINS (KELOWNA) (Back row, left to right) Kevin Schmautz, Jeff Cundy, Todd Broadhurst, (front row) Jessica Baskerville, Gabriele Wiercioch, Amber McNicol, Nicole Fedkiw. Ian Webster/Herald

CLUB VOLLEYBALL

REC A WINNERS - LEFT OVERS (HOPE)

REC B WINNERS - BALL BUSTERS (ALKALI LAKE)

The names of the individual players were not made available. Ian Webster/Herald

(Left to right) Kendall Johnson, James Haig-Brown, Jeanette Paul, Allison Paul, Kenneth Paul, Cheryl Paul. Ian Webster/Herald

Merritt’s Rose Howard, 14, has spent the winter playing club volleyball in Kamloops. She is a member of the 15-andunder “AA’ Pack Paul team. This past weekend, Howarth’s team finished second in the Okanagan championships, held at the Tournament Capital Centre in Kamloops. The team will be attending the provincial club championships in Abbotsford the first weekend in May. Ian Webster/Herald

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SPORTS MEN’S GYMNASTICS

Kanigan headed to Canadian championships Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

qualify for the Canadian championships.

Men’s gymnastics consists of floor exercises, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars and high bar.

“It was quite a challenge for Drew,” said his father, Vince, a Grade 6 teacher at Bench Elementary School.

“He’s only 14 competing at the junior level.

The routines are longer, and the skill sets quite a bit more difficult.”

Vince went on to add that Drew managed to survive the dreaded pommel horse — often referred to as the graveyard of men’s gymnastics — and even performed his firstever release-and-catch move (a Tkatchev in the straddle position) on the high bar.

At the provincial championships on the weekend, Kanigan competed in the same rotation group as Canadian

Fourteen-yearold Drew Kanigan of Merritt has qualified to compete at the Canadian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Montreal in May. A Grade 9 student at Merritt Secondary School, Kanigan earned the right to attend Nationals by placing first in the junior men’s division at the B.C. Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Vancouver on the weekend.

Competing on Saturday night at the Port Coquitlam Rec Centre, Kanigan put together a solid set of routines on the men’s apparatus to place first in all six events, and also win the all-around with a score of 67.650 points.

He needed a total score of at least 65.0 to

senior team member Scott Morgan, as well as with Xuan Luo, a former Chinese national team member who is seeking citizenship in this country in order to compete for Canada.

Luo is considered one of the top gymnasts on rings in the world.

In preparation for the Canadian championships, the young Kanigan will be attending a series of provincial team training camps in the Lower Mainland in the coming weeks.

He will also continue to train regularly at the Kamloops Gymnastics and Trampoline Club, under the guidance of his long-time coach, ‘Mr. T’ ( Hisayoshi Takahashi).

Kanigan has been involved in competitive gymnastics for about seven years. He attended his first B.C. championships in 2014, where he won gold in

his age group. For the past two seasons, he has also competed at the Western Canadian Championships, and helped Team BC win gold medals on both occasions. This will be Kanigan’s first trip to the national championships.

Artistic gymnastics requires a substantial training commitment at the elite levels. Kanigan travels to Kamloops four to five times a week, including Sundays.

“It’s a lot of work,” Vince said, “but Drew loves it. If he had his way, he’d be at training seven days a week.”

(Right) Merritt’s Drew Kanigan, 14, performs a giant swing during his routine on the men’s high bar at the B.C. Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Port Coquitlam on the weekend. Kanigan placed first overall in the junior division.

Photo courtesy of Terry Sue/Media North Digital

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Wade Kanigan competes in the provincial crosscountry skiing championships at Stake Lake in early March. Photo submitted

A second Kanigan making his mark Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt’s Wade Kanigan, 11, enjoyed another successful cross-country ski season competing for the Overlander Ski Club — based at Stake Lake midway between Merritt and Kamloops.

Kanigan, a Grade

5 student at Bench Elementary School, finished third overall in the 2006 boys’ 2.5-kilometre skate-ski event at the Teck B.C. Nordic Ski Championships on the Feb. 17 to 19 weekend.

His average speed during the race, held on his home course, was 16.6 kilometres per hour.

One week later, at

the Teck B.C. Midget Championships at the Telemark Ski Club in Kelowna, Kanigan placed fourth in both the 2006 boys’ 300metre sprint (58.45 seconds) and the twokilometre classic ski event (eight minutes, 3.9 seconds).

Kanigan was also awarded a coveted

Classic Technique Plaque. Only five of the plaques were given out in a field of 225 competitors.

It was only the second time that a member of the Overlander Ski Club at Stake Lake has won the award. The other recipient was Wade’s brother, Drew, in 2013.

THE SPORTS TICKER

What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

April 13

SD 58 Elementary Schools Handball Tournament

April 21-22

MSS Test of Mettle Girls Soccer Tournament

April 22 (new date)

Fraser Valley Hunt Club Drag Scent Hunt, Hidden Valley Rustic Horse Camp, Mamette Lake Road, 12 noon; English and western riders welcome

April 24

MSS Girls Rugby vs Valleyview, Voght Park, 5 p.m.

April 28-30

Ladies Volleyfest, Collettville, CMS and MSS Schools

Apr. 29-30

Mike Gill Steer Riding/Chute Dogging Clinic, Rodeo Grounds, Collettville

May 1

Nicola Valley Skating Club AGM, NVIT, 6 p.m.

May 5

SD 58 Elementary Schools Rugby Tournament

May 11

Nicola-Canford Elementary Track Meet

May 12

Merritt Central Elementary Track Meet

May 13-14 Mother’s Day Weekend Slo-Pitch Tournament, Central Park May 17

Merritt Bench Elementary Track Meet

May 18

Collettville Elementary Track Meet

May 19

Diamond Vale Elementary Track Meet

June 2

SD 58 District Elementary Track Meet

June 4

Kidz Tri Triathlon

June 10

Cow Trail Classic Mountain Bike Race

July 8-9

Little Britches Rodeo, Rodeo Grounds, Collettville

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Girls’ rugby opens season with a win Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Secondary School girls’ rugby team got the 2017 season off to a great start with a thrilling 25-22 win over Lillooet in an exhibition match played on April 5 at Voght Park.

The host Panthers got two tries from Keisha Henry and singles from Taylor Nicholl, Emma Ferch and rookie Justice Aspinall to edge the visiting Barons, who got all their tries from Team BC member Callie Harder.

MSS head coach Erica Martindale was delighted with the win, given that she was operating with a roster of 38 players, including no fewer than 22 newcomers to the sport.

“I was very pleased,” Martindale said. “It was

a very evenly matched game, but we prevailed.

“We have a whole bunch of Grade 8s and 9s out for the first time, and a handful of older players, too, who haven’t played the sport before but decided to give it a try.

“What I really liked about the game was that every single one of our players got on the field, got some touches and got their first taste of contact. That’s huge.

“Because it was an exhibition game, it was the perfect time to do it,” added Martindale.

Asked why the girls’ rugby program has almost doubled in size this year, the head coach said there were a couple of reasons.

“There’s the success we had last year qualifying for Provincials, and of course the trip to New Zealand that some

of our girls did just a few weeks ago.

“But our veterans on the team are great ambassadors for the program as well. They really reach out to their peer group and demonstrate the joy and enthusiasm that there is within the sport. It’s a wonderful culture.”

The MSS girls’ rugby team has a short and sweet schedule, with just three league games prior to the playoffs in the first part of May. The Panthers travelled to Westsyde in Kamloops on Wednesday of this week (no score was available prior to press time) and will travel to Lillooet on April 26. In between, the Panthers host Valleyview (of Kamloops) on April 24 at Voght Park.

“We’re also going to send 12 to 15 girls to Rugbyfest in

Kamloops on the April 22 and 23 weekend,” said Martindale.

“They’re going to join up with some of their friends from NorKam Secondary and Castlegar who were with them on the New Zealand trip.

“We also have a number of our senior players helping out with the local elementary schools, and the teachercoaches there — working to develop their programs, and establish relationships between our current MSS players and the girls that will be coming to the high school in the next couple of years.

“A one-day elementary tournament is going to be held on May 5.”

As for the recent MSS rugby trip to New Zealand in mid-March, watch for a feature story on that adventure in the weeks ahead.

MINOR LACROSSE

Thunder hit the floor running Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

It was a very busy first weekend of lacrosse action for Nicola Valley Thunder teams. Four of five local squads hit the floor on Sunday.

At the Shulus arena, the Thunder tykes hosted a four-team mini-jamboree that included visiting sides from Kamloops, Penticton and Kelowna.

The Thunder tykes performed well in splitting their two games.

In the morning, a three-goal effort from Ethan Pickering paced Nicola Valley to a 4-3 victory over Penticton.

The other Thunder goal came from Blake Bidney.

Cooper Hatfield had a pair of assists.

In an afternoon tilt, Pickering and Hatfield each had goals in a narrow 3-2 Thunder loss to Kamloops. Goaltender Trevin Rooke was outstanding in both Sunday games.

The Nicola Valley novice squad opened its season on the road

in Enderby against Shuswap. It was a tough outing as the Thunder fell 13-2 to the hosts.

Ryland Sheldon had both Nicola Valley goals.

Back at the Shulus arena, the Thunder peewees scored four third-period goals en route to a 6-4 win over North Okanagan. It was newcomer Keagan McGifford with the hat trick this time for the Nicola Valley squad, while Lucas Schmid, Gregory Miller and Carter Shackelly all recorded singles. Assists were awarded to Shackelly, Ostyn Fox and Matthew Morrissey.

Finally, in midget action late Sunday, the host Thunder proved to be no match for a very strong Kelowna Kodiaks team that scored five times in the first period, on the way to a 15-3 win.

Transfer player Jorge Arrazola-Sam from the Shuswap region had two goals for Nicola Valley; Connor Kaboni had the third marker. The lone assist went to Bill Brewer.

Merritt Secondary’s Haley Zabek carries the ball into contact during high school girls’ rugby action last Wednesday at Voght Park between the host MSS Panthers and the visiting Lillooet Barons. Merritt won the game 25-22 thanks to a late try by Emma Ferch. Ian Webster/Herald

MYSA SOCCER FESTIVAL GETS THE BALL ROLLING

(Above) Nicola Valley tyke player Ethan Pickering (left) hoofs it down the floor on the way to scoring a goal against the Kamloops Rattlers on Sunday. Pickering had a natural hat trick in his team’s 4-3 win over Penticton earlier the same day.

(Below) Thunder peewee Carter Shackelly fends off the check of a North Okanagan opponent in the Nicola Valley’s 6-4 victory over North Okanagan on Sunday. Shackelly picked up a goal and an assist in the game. Ian Webster/Herald

Close to 300 youngsters from three to 17 years of age descended on Voght Park on Saturday to kick off the Merritt Youth Soccer Association season with a soccer festival organized by BC Soccer. The future stars travelled around to various stations where they practised their skills and got acquainted with other children their age. The MYSA has moved all its practices and games to week nights this season. The K/1 division plays its games on Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. ast Voght Park, the Grade 2/3 division on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Central School, the Grade 4/5 division on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Central School, the Grade 6/7 division on Wednesdays from 5:45 to 7:20 p.m. at Central School, and the Grade 8+ division on Tuesdays from 5:35 to 7:10 p.m. at Central School. Ian Webster/Herald

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Enjoy “Miracles from Heaven” Friday, April 21 6:30 pm at the Merritt Baptist Church, 2499 Coutlee Ave. (door opens at 6 pm) Free Admission.

N.V. FILM SOCIETY

Nicola Valley Film Society presents Canada On Screen.

This event will feature the screening of “WATER” (2005) Rated PG on Wednesday, April 19 at the NVIT Lecture Theatre at 7:00 pm. Admission is FREE.

EASTER SERVICE

Easter Service at Historic Murray Church (Hwy 5A beside Nicola Ranch Store) to be held on Sunday, April 16th at 2 pm. All are welcome!

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of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2451 Spring Bank Ave. any Thursday from either 2:00 to 4:00 pm or 6:30 to 8:30 pm. For more information contact Al Thompson at 250-212-9868.

MASONS

Masons meet every fourth Monday of the month.

PENSION BREAKFAST

Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day Breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 am at 2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC. Everyone is invited.

Elders eat at no charge. For more information call 250378-5107. Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

TECHNICAL LITERACY FOR SENIORS

Crossroads Community Church 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 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.

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

It’s Technical Literacy for Seniors at MSS Wednesday’s from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Room #17 at MSS. Call 250378-5131 FMI. Seniors can also block time with Anne at the Merritt Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 250-378-4737 to book an appointment.

2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-2339 Bible Study: 9:30 • Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

WANT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN? Dance, art and music workshop to start on Tuesday, April Volunteer and help build skills and confidence in young

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday at 10AM and last Wednesday of the month at 7PM

The Nicola Valley Fish & Game Club will be holding a CORE course on the 4th weekend of April. If you would like to become a hunter then you will need to complete this course. For more information call Paul at 250-378-4904

DANCE

18 at the Olde Courthouse. For more information contact 250-378-9898 or email: dance@telus.net.

We will be at Crossroads Community Church every Tuesday in March and April (March – April 27) from 9 am till noon, to assist seniors, students and those with low incomes with your Income Tax Returns. If you need additional information, please phone 250-378-6283.

readers. Literacy Merritt and Nicola Valley Society is seeking French and English speaking volunteers for the One to One children’s literacy program in local elementary schools. Volunteer 1.5 hrs/wk for 12 wks. 2016-17 sessions run Oct. to Feb. and Feb. to May. Attend a 2-3 hr training session and school orientation early Oct. Contact Kelly Reid, Literacy Outreach Coordinator at literacymerritt@gmail.com or call 250-378-7844.

THINK SPRING

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IT’S INCOME TAX TIME

Come support the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council by creating a “Think Spring” painting with artist, Shirley Reynolds. Pairs of family members will paint side by side on Sunday April 23, 2017 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Merritt Funeral Chapel. A child would need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration can be done at Community Futures Nicola Valley Monday to Friday at 2185B Voght Street. For more information please call 250-378-3923.

Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch!

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

Trinity United Church

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

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL Would you like to see a community theatre in Merritt, then the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society can use your help!

FOOD BANK FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO

Early bird games start at 5 p.m. at the Elks Hall.

CRAFTING WITH CONAYT

COMMUNITY BAND

Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 pm Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-378-9894

come down to the Conayt Friendship Soceity Monday to Friday until 5 p.m. at 2164 Quilchena Avenue for crafting. If you are an Elders or tweens to twenty then come join us. Come alone or come with your friend, that’s the beauty of crafting - quiet reflection or social outing. We have the supplies – you just show up. For more information call 250-378-5107

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‘Dan’ Melvin Williamson Joe Jan. 22, 1945 - April 1, 2017 Dan Joe passed away on April 1, 2017 in Cranbrook, BC where he lived for the past 36 years.

Dan is predeceased by his parents, Willie and Mabel Joe (nee Jonah); his siblings, Leo and Alice, and his grandson Francis.

Dan is survived by his daughter, Dolly; his sisters, Marlene, Nellie, Rena, and Angie; his brothers, Harold, Jack, Meck and Brandon; his grandsons, Bryon, Tucker and Tyrell. Nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends.

Dan grew up in the Nicola Valley at Shulus. He then became an electronics technician and lived in Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. He spent his early years as a cowboy and rancher, prior to moving to Cranbrook.

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William Stanley (Stan) Pattinson November 6, 1972 – April 3, 2017

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William passed away peacefully at his new home in Calgary surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2017 at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his loving wife Eileen Pattinson and his sisters Joe 'RHUĂ LQJHU -HDQ :RRGIRUG DV ZHOO DV FKHULVKHG mothers, father, uncles and aunts. Forever cherished by his children: Gorman Pattinson (Jodi), Stan Pattinson and Ann Belisle (Richard). He is also survived by 12 Grandchildren and 4 beautiful great grandchildren. Also celebrating memories of Stan are his nieces, nephews and wide circle of friends. He was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He was an inspiration to us all. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 13th, 2017 at noon at the Merritt Funeral Chapel 2113 Granite Ave, Merritt, BC. Interment to follow at The Pine Ridge Cemetery in Merritt. Following the service there will be a small gathering of friends and family at the Royal Canadian Legion on Quilchcena Avenue.

Anne Cameron May 28, 1933 -April 1, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wife, mother and grandmother, Anne Cameron. Anne passed away peacefully on April 1, 2017 at the Nicola Valley Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

She will be fondly remembered and always missed by her husband of 26 years, Bill Cameron, children Debbie Lucyk (Glenn), Morris Schleibinger, Blaine Schleibinger (Caron), Marnie Perrier, Robert Cameron (Rhonda), grandchildren, Katrina, Kelsey, Zachary, Max, Kyle, Bryce, Layton, Austin, Kasey ,Charlee, Jacob and great-grandchild, Mason.

Anne enjoyed being at home where she took great joy in gardening, canning and baking.

Her homemade cinnamon buns were a family favourite. Anne always looked forward to her time at the adult day programme. A special thank you to the staff there for making it such a positive experience for her.

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Opal Linney April 1, 1923 - April 3, 2017 Opal Lorraine Linney passed away peacefully April 3, 2017. Opal was born in Clear Lake Wisconsin to Leo and Genevieve Lybarger on April 1, 1923. Opal married Floyd Graham in 1940 having 3 children Sheila, Herb and Flora. After her divorce she married John Linney in 1953 having another child Lyle.

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Herb’s children: John Graham (Jody) Max and Grace, Vanessa Joesphson (Brian). Flora’s children: Natasha, Thor (Rebecca) Chance, Beata and Tessa Anadarko. Lyle’s children: Lesley DeRose (Emilio) Isaac, Ella, Olive. Lynda Gienow (Chris) Amy, Sam. Also survived by her sister Florence McCall and brother Dan Lybarger and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her husbands Floyd Graham and John Linney. Grandson Brian Bennison and granddaughter Rene Bennison. Also Sisters: Ethel Beolette, Dorothy Cherbo, Leona Cherbo, Dora Amaroso, and Fern Makarenko.

The last couple of months Opal resided at the Florentine where she needed extra care. The family would like to thank the staff at Nicola Meadows, The Florentine, Nicola Valley Health Centre, and the Ambulance Service for the care given to their mother in her time of need.

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Education Comes First

(FIRST NATIONS/NON FIRST NATIONS) TO REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 7

CURRICULUM: BC Curriculum • Free Hot Lunch Program

• Nle?kepmx Language and Culture • Computer Lab • Field Trips • Learning Assistance Program • New School Addition

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Ph: 250-378-5527

201 Horn Rd., Merritt, BC

Serving all citizens of Merritt & surrounding areas

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Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM

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