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CHURCH FIRES

The 143-year-old Murray United Church burned to the ground on Jan. 11.

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RCMP continue to investigate four cases of suspected arson attempts at churches in the Nicola Valley — and are considering the events related.

Fire sparked inside Crossroads Community Church after midnight on Jan. 11. Police and the Merritt fire department responded alongside Crossroads board member Don Loewen after the building’s alarm went off.

“It is quite disturbing to wake up and see your church on fire,” Loewen said, adding they found a broken window at the scene.

“They discovered a fire burning and there was an indication of arson,” said Const. Tracy Dunsmore, adding that, while the fire was contained to one room, the church still suffered a few thousand dollars worth of smoke damage.

While the police and fire departments were attending to the fire at Crossroads Community Church, a second call came in for the Murray United Church, just northeast of Merritt on Highway 5A. Firefighters were unable to save the church in time and the building burned to the ground.

“We are treating [the fires] as suspicious and related just because of the timing and such,” Dunsmore said.

Originally built in 1876, the Murray Church

Band together What was once one of the Nicola Valley’s oldest landmarks was reduced to ash as of morning on Jan. 11. (Below) Services at the Crossroads Community Church have been temporarily moved to another location while fire investigators gather information. Cole Wagner and Dara Hill/Herald

stood among the pioneer buildings of the original village of Nicola.

Surrounded by a small cemetery, the quaint church had all the 19th century fixings — a pulpit at the front, pews waiting to be filled, paintings on the wall and stained glass windows at the back.

The historical landmark had just received a facelift last year, after the Trinity United Church — which is responsible for Murray Church — received a grant to refurbish the site.

The Herald spoke with Trinity United member Linda Baird minutes after she visited the smouldering remains of the historic church.

“What can I say, [it is like] a death in the family,” said Baird. “We had all sorts of big plans for it for this year too.”

She said she would have liked to see summer students continue showing guests around and teach-

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Search ‘CARE DECLINES’ ing them about the history of the site, as they had done the past three summers.

“It was the oldest building in the valley,” she said, adding all the wood the church was built of was harvested and milled here in the Nicola Valley. “We have lost the old pump organ and all the records of people who visited that church for the last 35 or 40 years, all the history that the summer students

had put down, that was all out there — a map of the graveyard and all the old hymn books, you name it.”

She said the only thing that may be salvageable is the church bell, which she said was donated by George Massey, owner of Massey Tractors.

Regular services at the church ceased in 1957 but people continued to gather for worship on special occasions such as Easter

Sunday. For the past four years, members have congregated at the little white church for a Christmas Eve service, Baird said.

The Christmas Eve service last month would be the final gathering at the historical church.

Baird told the Herald she believes the fire was human-caused and intentional.

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Ranch owners to donate land to local charity Construction on an equestrian centre could begin as early as March.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

A non-profit organization that hosts people with disabilities at a vacation lodge near Merritt may soon receive additional land to build a $400,000 equestrian centre.

Owners of the ranch land have applied to subdivide their plot, which is currently used for cattle grazing, to carve out 12 acres to give to the Abilitas Foundation.

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Ltd. donated the original 10 acres which helped Abilitas build the lodge.

“Now they are willing to donate another 12 acres for the equestrian centre,” said Meredith Holmes, communications coordinator with Abilitas.

“They were instrumental in getting that lodge built and doing a lot of original fundraising and obviously putting up the land kind of helped to encourage donors.”

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same property approximately 22 kilometres southwest of Merritt in the TNRD’s electoral area N. The new activities would be offered in an indoor arena.

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Arson attempted at two churches in Shulus From Page 3 “I think all the churches in the valley need to be on high alert for the next few days,” she said. “Because somebody is obviously on a mission.”

Two churches in Shulus were also vandalized on Jan. 11, Dunsmore told the Herald.

“The abandoned church was reported to have been entered

overnight and a small fire lit that appeared to have burnt out before doing any damage and was discovered the following day,” Dunsmore said in an email to the Herald. She said police located materials they believe were used to start the fire. “A second church nearby was checked by members on scene and evidence of a breakin and attempted arson were

also located at this church.”

RCMP discovered evidence that indicates the two events in Shulus “are probably related to the other fires,” said Dusnmore.

She added police are still investigating and are on high alert.

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Making cents in retirement CPP premiums will increase from 4.95 per cent up to 5.95 per cent DAN ALBAS gradually View from the between 2019 and HILL 2023, resulting in lower take home pay for many Canadians.

If you have been watching television, it is possible that you may have even come across commercials from the CPP Investment Board that state “you started saving for retirement with your first pay cheque.”

I have received complaints over the fact that a true savings account is one that citizens can voluntarily withdraw from, whereas CPP contributions do not offer this flexibility.

I have also received enquiries and comments about CPP and other federal government retirement programs.

For those who may be unaware, here is a summary about the different programs that the federal government administers.

These include the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).

CPP is generally funded equally by you and your employer during your working years.

CPP can provide benefits for loss of income created by disability or retirement. The benefits are ultimately calculated by how much you have contributed and over what length of time.

You can start collecting CPP as early as 60 or as late as 70, however different rates would apply.

In contrast, OAS provides a modest pension to most Canadians at age 65, if you have lived in Canada for at least 10 years.

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(North) Macedonia: what’s in a name?

The Congo Republic (pop.

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Sudan and South Sudan don’t get along at all, but their quarrel was never about a mere name. Whereas Greece and Macedonia....

After 28 years of argument and anger, the two Balkan countries signed an agreement last June that changed Macedonia’s name to ‘North Macedonia,’ because the Greeks said they couldn’t use the original one-word title. Greece could and did blackball the Macedonians, saying they couldn’t join the NATO alliance and the European Union until they changed their name — and eventually the Macedonians gave in.

The Macedonians jumped through a lot of constitutional hoops to keep their end of the bargain, and last Friday their parlia-

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ment officially changed the country’s name to ‘North Macedonia.’ So the Greeks got what they wanted, and now it is the Greek parliament’s turn to ratify the deal and lift its ban on ‘North’ Macedonia joining NATO and the EU. But no. A small ultra-nationalist party called the Independent Greeks, whose seven seats Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras depended on for his majority in parliament, walked out of the coalition.

Tsipras has betrayed Greece, they say.

No foreigners should be allowed to use the sacred Greek name of Macedonia, even in the phrase ‘North Macedonia,’ and what those foreigners really secretly want is to take over the whole of northern Greece. So Tsipras now has to hold a vote of confidence, and if he loses it there will have to be an early election.

He may well lose it, because most of the people in the main opposition party, New Democracy, are also paranoid nationalists.

Or more precisely, they know that paranoid nationalism is the way to maximise the rightwing vote. Some of them are privately quite reasonable men and women, but they know what they have to say to win, and they will say it.

How has this nonsense come to dominate

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the politics of two entire countries for more than two decades? When the old Communist regime in Yugoslavia lost power in 1991 and the six ‘republics’ that made it up became independent countries, the southernmost one was called the Republic of Macedonia.

It came by the name honestly. From the Roman empire 2,000 years ago down to the Ottoman empire only a century ago, its territory was always part of a larger province called Macedonia. No other country was using the name, so independent Macedonia kept it.

There was, however, a region in northern Greece that also used to be part of that province, and also called itself Macedonia. No harm in that: the people in the Republic of Macedonia weren’t claiming that the Greek region called Macedonia belonged to them.

But the Greeks insisted that they were, and wouldn’t let them join any organization that Greece belonged to.

So the Republic of Macedonia was frozen out of NATO and the European Union (and all the EU’s subsidies for post-Communist countries in eastern Europe).

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Name game resolution in sight From Page 6 It only got a seat in the United Nations by agreeing to call itself the ‘Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’ (FYROM) for UN purposes.

And the foolishness dragged on for a generation.

The Macedonians themselves — sorry, the ‘North Macedonians’ — eventually developed their own ultranationalist crazies, who insisted that they were the true heirs of the Alexander the Great. Skopje, the capital, is littered with monuments and statues extolling him, put there by the previous government basically to yank the Greeks’ chain.

It’s not clear why you would want to claim descent from Alexander the Great, whose main achievement was conquering a lot of countries, killing a lot of people, and dying at thirty, but then the people of Mongolia take pride in

having Genghis Khan as an ancestor. At any rate, the Macedonians did what they did, and the Greeks rose to the bait. It was really ugly for a while.

But finally the wheel turned, and both countries ended up with grownups in charge at the same time: Alexis Tsipras in Greece and Zoran Zaev in Macedonia.

Both are social democrats who have

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‘But finally the wheel turned, and both countries ended up with grown-ups in charge at the same time...’

other fish to fry, and just want to get rid of this issue that the nationalist right exploits endlessly. It hasn’t been easy, but they are almost there.

Zaev had to hold a referendum on the deal in Macedonia, and got 90 per cent ‘yes’ votes — but the nationalists boycotted the ballot, and so invalidated the outcome because fewer than 50 per cent of the potential voters took part. That meant Zaev had to get a two-thirds majority in parliament instead, which required him to bribe some shady members of parliament with amnesties for their alleged crimes.

Tsipras will face an uphill fight to win a confidence vote, and if he loses that he may also lose the election. He has spent a lot of his political capital in his struggle to rescue Greece from its financial plight. But these two men deserve to succeed. Maybe they will.

Gwynne Dyer’s new book is ‘Growing Pains: The Future of Democracy (and Work).’

The maximum OAS payment is for individuals with 40 years or more of residency after their eighteenth birthday.

Seniors with earnings in excess of roughly $77,580 per year will gradually receive a lesser OAS benefit that ultimately is eliminated for an income in excess of $125,696 per year.

The GIS is specifically for lower income seniors 65 and older with an income of roughly $18,239 annually or less.

If you have questions for any of the above programs you can contact Service Canada toll free at 1-800-622-6232 for further information.

I have heard many comments over the recent increase in CPP premiums.

One common complaint is that if a person does not live to 65, or not long after, the amount that can be transferred to spouse, after a lifetime of CPP contributions, is comparatively quite limited.

My question this week: would you support more equitable options to transfer your lifetime CPP contributions to your estate or to another investment program?

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WILL THE CENTENNIALS STAY? Will the Centennials be playing hockey in Merritt next season?

Not if the team can’t sell 500 season tickets and have attendance improve dramatically before March 1.

That’s the word out of the British Columbia Hockey League Board of Governors meeting in Prince George during the All-Star Game break.

The Cents were given a March 1 deadline to sell 500 season tickets, substantially improve fan support, and receive financial support for the team from the business community.

If this can all come to pass, then the Centennials will remain right where they are.

If not ... well, then the Centennials could become the Williams Lake Centennials, or the Burnaby Centennials, or...

The question is: will Merritt let the Cents go without a fight?

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS CITY BUSINESS

Staff report city is “on track” with projects Mayor wants capital projects completed or not included in the budget at all.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Of the 63 big ticket items on the city’s to-do list in 2018, 45 were completed.

That is the word from Sheila Thiessen, the city’s acting chief administrative officer (CAO), who said she is satisfied with the list of projects and studies accomplished by the city over the past year.

“I think it was a pretty successful year.

We had quite a few projects, and a lot of them were completed and within budget,” Thiessen said, noting a couple of projects went over budget by relatively small amounts.

Included in the list of finished projects are: the purchase of snow removal equipment, a playground replacement at Central Park, the purchase of a mobile kiosk for Tourism Merritt, aquatic centre maintenance, a new roof on the airport terminal and upgraded equipment for the fire department.

Capital projects that were mostly completed in 2018 but have finishing touches carrying over into 2019 include road and utility replacements for Coldwater Avenue and Cranna Crescent and the Voght Street and Nicola Avenue intersection.

A new compost mixer, bus shelter and security system for city facilities are included in the list of other projects started in 2018 but carried over for completion in 2019.

Other projects that have been delayed include a UV filtration water treatment project and an expansion at the local fire hall.

Water treatment upgrades have stalled due to a change in contractor, Thiessen said, and the city is currently waiting on a key part before the project can be commissioned. She estimates the improvements will be complete by this spring.

Tender documents have been completed for the $2.2 million expansion of Merritt’s fire hall, and the project will be going out for bidding early this year,

Construction got underway in September to replace the playground at Central Park, budgeted at $136,644. Dara Hill/Herald

according to Thiessen.

At a special committee of the whole (COW) meeting focused on the budget planning process last month, Mayor Linda

Brown said she wants to see capital projects included in next year’s budget completed (on time and on budget), or not listed at all.

“The problem I

have is when we overbudget, in my mind, the number of capital projects that we need to do or anticipate doing,” she said. “Through whatever reasoning,

whether it is we do not have capacity, or are overloaded, or just don’t get to them, these projects keep getting rolled over and at times take years to complete.”

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS FEDERAL POLITICS

MP meets with Merrittonians Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Pipelines, jobs, immigration, cannabis legalization, the Canadian Pension Plan and national self-sufficiency were hot topics at a town hall meeting with conservative MP Dan Albas in Merritt on Jan. 9.

Addressing the group of approximately 30 locals, Albas stressed the importance of ensuring he is representing the interests of his constituents to the best of his ability.

“A well-attended town hall allows me to understand where my

priorities need to be,” he told the Herald. “It is helpful for me to hear those things firsthand.”

Conversation topics were far-reaching and fruitful, Albas said, noting there were several residents interested in ensuring Canada’s selfsufficiency, particularly when it comes to oil.

“I think people are really mindful of the need to see pipelines go through and make sure they do so in a way that respects the people who put food on the table but also to address concerns around the environment,” Albas said.

Former councillor Ginny Prowal was one

resident at the meeting who expressed concerns about the impact pipelines may have on the B.C.’s coast.

A couple residents had questions about the Canadian Pension Plan and where the money goes if a contributor dies. Albas explained the funds get recycled within the system — ultimately going to someone else — and the government is prohibited from withdrawing those funds.

Federal priorities and finances was a common theme of the evening, with several attendees noting the need to ensure Canadians have

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Literacy week kicks off on Jan. 19 Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

With more than ten events on the schedule, Literacy Merritt aims to get families to “unplug and play” during this year’s Literacy Week from Jan. 19 to 25.

“This week is not just for kids,” says Kathy Conway, CEO for Interior Savings, which sponsors the event.

“This is an important message for all of us. Let’s lead the way and show our children that we too can put our

devices down a little more often to make time for play and for spending time with family and friends.”

The week launches with three free family events; a 2 p.m. family movie on Saturday at the Civic Centre, a 1 to 3 p.m. Superhero Swim at the aquatic centre on Sunday and public skating from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on Monday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

For more information about Literacy Week and a full list of events, head over to literacymerritt.com.

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Albas reflected on attendees’ concerns over the sustainability of federal spending, noting people are troubled by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spending too

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PUMP PRICES

Gas station manager has “no say” in prices Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Years of coughing up big bucks at local pumps has left a group of Merrittonians feeling out of gas.

A group of seven locals concerned with gas prices in Merritt gathered along Gasoline Alley on Jan. 10 to show the community they are tired of fuelling up at higher price points than other communities.

When the Herald stopped by, drivers were honking in support of the protesters scattered along De Wolf Way, one of whom was organizer Callie Langlois.

“I am tired of paying high gas taxes just like everybody else so I just thought why not [protest]?” she said.

“We have higher gas prices than any other community around us — why do we have to pay more?”

Merritt’s former mayor Neil Menard stood along the road holding a sign that read “tourists and

locals alike — shafted at the pumps in Merritt! Don’t fill up here — try to limp to any other town.” Menard noted the group has received a good amount of support from drivers passing by.

“We have got to start somewhere,” he said.

Merritt’s relative isolation may contribute to locals seeing higher prices than cities such as Kamloops, said Japinder Bajwa, manager at the Super Save gas station.

“Just to bring gas to Merritt probably costs some money,” he said, adding he does not have any say in the prices the company sets.

Super Save had a listed price of 119.9 cents per litre on Jan. 10, lower than the 124.9 price at other local pumps. However, Bajwa said the price change was unrelated to the protest.

“Head office is the one that makes the decision and I do not even know what the cost is to be honest,” he said.

A group of locals, including Callie Langlois (front) and former Merritt mayor Neil Menard (second from right), took to the streets on Jan. 10 to express their frustration with gas prices in Merritt. Dara Hill/Herald

WATER SUPPLY

Early report indicates below average snowpack Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Officials from the B.C. River Forecast Centre aren’t ready to panic over a report that shows the snowpack in the Nicola basin is sitting at 72 per cent of the normal level as of Jan. 1.

The stat came as part of the monthly snow survey and water supply bulletin issued by the River Forecast Centre.

The figure of 72 per cent was the result of measurements taken at two sites in the Nicola basin, explained section head David Campbell.

“I’m a little bit cautious with that, when we look at adjacent snowpacks in the Okanagan or other areas in the Thompson country, we’re not quite as low as that, we’re a bit closer to normal,” said Campbell.

As of February and March, the reports will include measurements from four or five sites in the Nicola basin, which will provide the River Forecast Centre with more accurate numbers, said Campbell.

A low snowpack in

the region could lead to water supply issues later in the year, explained Campbell. A warmer winter could also mean the snowpack melts earlier, making water scarcity an even bigger factor later in the summer.

The Jan. 1 bulletin noted that the Climate Prediction Centre was forecasting a high likelihood of El Niño through this winter and continuing into the spring. El Niño is typically linked to warmer winters across British

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“During El Niño, snowpacks tend to be lower than normal; however, there has been a large range of variability in snowpack in B.C. during El Niño winters in the past,” stated the report.

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Visitors walk away with top prizes at bonspiel Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Twenty teams from across B.C. came together for the annual men’s bonspiel hosted by the Merritt Curling Club on Jan. 11, 12 and 13.

And while Merritt was well represented, with 11 hometown teams taking part in the competition, the spoils ultimately went to visiting teams.

“It’s nice for the economy and nice that we can attract teams from out of town,” said Paul Montgomery, president of the Merritt Curling Club.

Many of the visiting teams return to the Merritt bonspiel on a yearly basis, he said.

“One guy has come back 20 years in a row,” said Montgomery.

Along with familiar faces, this year’s bonspiel featured three youth-aged teams.

The Kamloops rink of Colorado Marr, Kieren O’Neil, Ian Poelzer and Ryan Watson had never competed together, but managed to put together a miraculous run en route to winning the B event.

“Boy they were good,” said Montgomery.

The event wouldn’t be a success without the support of local sponsors, added Montgomery. Both Black’s Pharmacy and Boston Pizza sponsored

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“Because they sponsor us, we can have good prizes and a good dinner,” said Montgomery. It is part of the reason the bonspiel remains a popular option for teams across B.C., he added.

More online at (Top to bottom, left to right) A event winners from Abbotsford: Bob Arksey, Rick Lang, Robert MacDonald and Leonard Tonn. B event winners from Kamloops: Colorado Marr, Kieren O’Neil, Ian Poelzer and Ryan Watson. C event winners from Richmond: Brian Gilmore, Bret Palmer, Rick Beetstra and Darryl Yope. Bill Stowell/ Herald

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NOT SO ‘CHILI’ SUNDAY Ski and snowshoe enthusiasts of all ages kept a decades-long winter tradition alive over the weekend.

Approximately 50 people came out to the Nicola Nordic Ski Club’s annual Chili Sunday event on Jan. 13 to enjoy the trails, sunshine and fireside chili with their neighbours.

“It was one of those feelgood days where you see people in the community just coming out for the shared joy of play, and to me Kane Valley is a really awesome place for that,” said club director Kate Anderson. “It was lovely to see young families, dogs, snowshoers — everybody.”

The Nicola Nordic Ski Club maintains 50 kilometres of groomed nordic ski trails in Kane Valley all winter long.

For more information, go to www.nicolanordic.ca. (Left) Kate Anderson, Brynn Hill and Herta Klassen enjoy the groomed trails.

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All MMHA kids wearing their jersey will get in for 5 bucks and will get a hot dog and juice from the concession.

Literacy Merritt is promoting Unplug and Play, so come to the game and unplug as a family.

Bring a book to donate!

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Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

For the third straight season, the Merritt Centennials will be playing for the Fred Page Cup in the spring.

The streak stands a good chance at continuing for a number of years, as the BCHL playoff format now affords 16 of 17 teams a berth in the post-season.

Still, this year’s Centennials team was one of five teams to clinch a playoff berth with 16 games still remaining in the regular season. Which means they stand a good chance at being a high seed in the ultra-competitive Interior division.

The Cents qualified for the playoffs thanks to a string of overtime and shootout victories to open the calendar year.

On Jan. 9, the Centennials went the distance against the Coquitlam Express. The visitors battled back from a 4-2 deficit after two periods, as Nick Wicks scored with less than a minute remaining to send the game to overtime.

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Join the Nicola valley Rodeo Association as we celebrate our 61st annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo If you would like to be part of this event and many others, please attend our

AGM on January 22 at 7:00 pm Merritt Civic Centre Michael Van Unen attempts to sneak a shot by a West Kelowna defender during the game at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Jan. 11. The Cents would lose in overtime despite going three for five on the power play. Bill Stowell/Herald

later, the Cents captain scored again to secure the win. Austin Roden made 23 stops for the Cents.

On Jan. 11, the Cents welcomed the West Kelowna Warriors to town, and for the fourth straight game, the Cents found them-

selves playing in extra time.

But after three straight victories in overtime and the shootout, the Cents’ streak came to a close as West Kelowna found the back of the net, two minutes into the extra frame.

Roden had 40 saves.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Application No. FLNRORD PMP Southern Interior 2019-24 Applicant: Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, Range Branch 441 Columbia St, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2T3

Agent: Drinkwater Environmental Services Telephone: 604 302-2317 Email: invasive.plants@gov.bc.ca

The purpose of the proposed multi-agency Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage invasive alien plants and/or noxious weeds on provincial Crown land in the southern interior of B.C. The PMP applies to areas located within the Thompson Nicola, Cariboo, Central Coast, Squamish Lillooet, Columbia Shuswap, North Okanagan, Central Okanagan, Okanagan Similkameen, Kootenay Boundary, Central Kootenay, and East Kootenay Regional Districts. This includes areas located within the vicinity of the communities of Bella Coola, Alexis Creek, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Lillooet, Clinton, Cache Creek, Blue River, Clearwater, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Golden, Merritt, Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Trail, Salmo, Creston, Cranbrook, Invermere, Fernie, and Sparwood.

The pest management methods proposed for use within the area to which the PMP applies include mechanical, cultural, biological control, and the use of herbicides. The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides (in brackets) proposed for potential use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachlor (included in Truvist, Navius); aminopyralid (included in Milestone, Restore, Clearview, Reclaim and Reclaim II); chlorsulfuron (included in Truvist); clopyralid (included in Lontrel 360, Lontrel,Transline); dicamba (included in Dyvel DS, Dyvel DSp, Vanquish, Overdrive, Banvel VM, Banvel II); diflufenzopyr (included in Overdrive); flazasulfuron (included in LongRun); flumioxazin and pyroxasulfone (included in Torpedo); fluroxypyr (included in PastureGard, Spotlight, Surmount, Escalade); glyphosate (included in products such as WeatherMax, Vantage Plus II, Vantage XRT, Vantage Plus Max, and RoundUp); 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600); halosulfuron (included in Sandea); imazapyr (included in Arsenal, Powerline, Habitat); mecoprop-p (included in Dyvel DS, Dyvel DSp); metsulfuron methyl (included in Escort, Clearview, Reclaim, Reclaim II, Navius); picloram (included in Tordon 22K, Grazon, Tordon 101); rimsulfuron (included in Elim and Prism); and triclopyr (included in PasturGard, Garlon XRT). Additionally, blue herbicide spray marker dye (Basicid Blue, Hi-Light, Turf Mark) may be used along with surfactants (such as Gateway, Agral, Sylgard 309) to improve herbicide application and efficacy.

Herbicides will be applied using selective application methods such as: wick/wipe-on, injection, vehicle mounted sprayers, and backpack or handheld sprayers.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2024 A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at: Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2T3, online at www.for.gov.bc.ca/hra/Plants/pmp.htm, or by contacting the Agent listed above.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant (c/o Drinkwater Environmental Services, Agent, listed above) within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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LOVE TO DANCE ACADEMY

The Merritt Dance Soceity would like to invite you to come see their new location on Saturday, Jan. 23. Drop by 1976 Quilchena Ave., have some coffee, watch some classes, get information on dance classes and try new things like participating in the pound session at 9:30 a.m. (only 10 spaces) or drumming session at 11 a.m (only 15 spaces). Participation is free, but registration before January 24 is essential. Phone: 250-378-9898 or email: dance@telus.net

NICOLA NATURALIST SOCIETY

Richard Chavez is an ecologist and silviculture expert working for Aspen Planers. He has extensive experience in ecology in several different ecosystems and is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable speaker. He will speak about the varied science of silviculture - an important topic in our forestry-based community. Thursday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. at NVIT Lecture Theatre. All ages welcome.

OPTIONS FOR FLOODING

Nicola Watershed Community Round Table is a local community driven group. The primary focus is to educate and inform watershed residents about local issues of concern. The next topic to be covered is potential engineered options for flooding in our watershed. The next public forum on this topic will be held Jan. 24 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Merritt Civic Centre. Hydrologic engineer Jeremy Cooke will be the guest presenter. For more information go to www.nwcrt.ca

THE THIRD MURDER

Nicola Valley Film Society presents The Third Murder on Monday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. As this movie is unrated, you must be 18 years to attend. Tickets and memberships are available at the door. For more information phone 250-378-5190.

LITERACY WEEK

Interior Savings Unplug & Play Family Literacy Week schedule, Jan. 19 - 25. Saturday: 2 p.m., free family movie at the civic centre. Sunday: 1 - 3 p.m., free superhero swim at the aquatic centre. Monday: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Healthy Beginnings at 2975 Clapperton Ave. 6:15-7:15 p.m., free public skating at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Tuesday: 10 a.m. - noon, Success by Six free swim at the aquatic centre. Noon - 2 p.m., Come Read With Me at Nicola Canford Elementary. 1 - 3 p.m., Come Read With Me at Merritt Central Elementary.

Wednesday: 9 - 11 a.m., Come Read With Me at Diamond Vale Elementary. 10 - 10:30 a.m., Wee Reads at the Merritt Library. Noon - 2 p.m., Come Read With Me at Merritt Bench Elementary. 1 - 3 p.m., Come Read With Me at Collettville Elementary. Friday: 6 p.m., Ali K. Zam, a free family magic show at the civic centre.

MARRIAGE COURSE

The Crossroads Community Church will be hosting a marriage course for couples who are married or living together and want to grow their relationship. Enjoy seven weeks of dessert nights at a table for two (our last night is a full dinner). Couples will be guided to discuss with only their mate, important topics that will help grow practical tools to keep your relationship strong. Come out Sunday evenings from Jan. 13 to March 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. If you would like more information go to www. merrittcrossroads.com or call 250-378-2911 You must register before Jan. 4 as space is limited.

STEPS TO CHRIST

There will be a 12 Step Seminar at Merritt Adventist Church every Sunday 3 p.m. or 7 p.m.. Materials are provided. Drop by 2190 Granite Ave., or contact Jim for more information 250-378-2339.

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The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. The group aims to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-5190.

ELKS BINGO

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

RED CROSS

The Red Cross will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Please go to the hospital if you need medical equipment.

COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY

Join us Thursday to Saturday from 12 - 6 p.m. See our current art show or join us for our Friday workshops, different arts and artists, from tea and talk to mosaics, drawing, etc. For what’s new this week at the gallery and the Nicola Valley Arts Council check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com, or call 250-378-6515 or 250-315-3437.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB

Play Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the CMS gymnasium, 2975 Clapperton Ave. The club also plays on Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 9 p.m., at the Merritt Civic Centre, 1950 Mamette Ave. Come for fun and exercise, drop-ins welcome. Demo paddles and instruction available. For more information call Brian 250-378-7452 or Gary 250-280-0105

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: seniors exercises 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., cribbage 1:30 & 7 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 11:00 a.m., bridge 7 p.m.

Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m., free swim at the pool 9 - 10 a.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor and table shuffleboard 3 - 5 p.m. Second and fourth Thursdays: floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. Friday: seniors exercises 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., rummoli and games 7 p.m. The second Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. we have a general meeting, executive meeting at 10 a.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. Third Friday of the month drop in lunch 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Saturday: drop-ins from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with floor curling played at 1 p.m. The hall is available to senior members to use for teas, birthdays, celebrations and get togethers. The games room is complete with a pool table, snooker table, shuffleboard table, dart board, horseshoe pit, library with books, DVD’s and puzzles. For more information please call 250-378-3763.

TOPS

Are you interested in losing weight sensibly, then you may want to come to TOPS. We meet Tuesdays at the United Church Hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave. For information call 250-378-5225. Weigh-in from 7:45 until 8:45 a.m. with meetings from 9 - 9:30 a.m.

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

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

Merritt Baptist Church

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

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

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.

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service times: Sundays at 10am (no service on the 5th Sunday)

Trinity United Church

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am Bible Study - 6:45 to 7:45 pm Wednesdays

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Gary Edward Christensen Oct. 4, 1941 - Jan. 1, 2019

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary on Jan. 1, 2019.

Gary is predeceased by brothers Rick and Dave.

Gary leaves behind his wife Loretta, sons; Randy, Darren (Leah), Jay (Kathy), stepdaughters; Shereese and Tara. Gary will be missed by his grandchildren; Jennifer, Craig, Brandon and Kyle as well as great-grandchildren Bella and Keenan, sister-in-law Doreen, many nieces and nephews.

Gary had a heart of gold helping anyone in need. He loved life and always a good debate.

A celebration of Gary’s life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 10362 Mceachern Street, Maple Ridge from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

LANE Kathleen Joan Nov. 25, 1928 - Jan. 12, 2019

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Patricia Anne Brkich (nee Steffens)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Patricia Anne Brkich (nee Steffens), on January 2, 2019.

Pat is survived by her husband of 57 years, “Smoking Joe�, son; Gordon (Chantal), sister; Donnie Aquillon (Ken) of Kelowna, brother; Allen (Ruth) Steffens and grandchildren; Hollie, Justin and Cody.

Predeceased by her parents, James and Olive Steffens, brothers; Jim and Larry Steffens and daughter; Beverly Anne Brkich.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

NOON HOUR SUPERVISOR School District No. 58 is accepting applications for Noon Hour Supervisors at Merritt elementary schools. 5 days a week. 1 hour per school day.

Previous experience dealing with students would be an asset.

If interested, please send your resume along with three references to Sarah Blonde at sblonde@365.sd58.bc.ca or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs, Support Positions, and Current Job Opportunities (Job Code 133684).

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Joan was born in Melfort, Saskatchewan and passed away suddenly January 12, 2019 at the age of 90.

Joan married John Lane in Abbotsford in 1950. Most of their 68 years together was spent in Merritt, where they raised their 4 children.

Joan had graduated from Pitman Business School in Vancouver 1948, and used those skills throughout her life in various jobs. One of her favorite things was to reconcile her bank statement...to the penny!

The last several years were overshadowed by her health problems - diabetes, losing most of her sight to glaucoma and the pain of osteoarthritis.

She will be missed by her husband John, her children Ken (Aileen), Barbara Ball (Ron), Lynette Piccin (Rocci) and Murray, as well as 20 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witnesses, corner of Sunset St. and Thorpe Ave., Merritt, BC.

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Coldwater Indian Band Job Posting HOMEMAKER POSITION DESCRIPTION: Reporting to Social Development Coordinator, the Homemaker is responsible for providing homemaking services to clients.

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