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Bylaw amendment aims to save bears Hoping to reduce attractants with $100 early garbage fine By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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MIXED MEDIA Jenna Brewer receives her certificate and prize for her mixed media piece at the Dance to the Rhythm of my Heart art show from dance instructor Lizette Nel on Friday at the Courthouse Art Gallery. The show features dance-inspired paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures and even costume design from community members and local dance students. The show will be on display this weekend again, during the gallery’s regular 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. hours on Friday and Saturday. Emily Wessel/Herald

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Residents placing their garbage out too early for pickup could soon find themselves with a $100 fine. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, council unanimously approved giving the first three readings of an amendment to the city’s solid waste collection, disposal and control bylaw. The amendment will bring in a new rule that garbage bins cannot be placed curbside for pickup before 5 a.m. the day of collection. Additionally, businesses can receive a $100 fine if the lids on their Dumpsters are not completely closed. The amendment was proposed by city staff to reduce the chances of human-bear conflicts and bear deaths as a result of these animals feasting on garbage left out the night before collection. “Municipalities can play a role in reducing bear deaths by making simple changes to existing bylaws,” City of Merritt planning and development manager Sean O’Flaherty told council.

“Bears are most active at night and when garbage is placed curbside the night before the scheduled pickup day, it attracts bears away from their normal habitat.” By restricting when garbage can be placed roadside for pickup, O’Flaherty expects a 10-hour reduction in the amount of time these attractants will be left curbside. He said enforcement will be complaintdriven, and the temporary bylaw officer who will work night shifts during the summer will be on the lookout for any violations. Conservation officer John Paquin said the amendment is one he supports. “A lot of occurrences we have with bears getting into garbage occur in the middle of the night when there’s less human activity going on,” Paquin said. He said the majority of the calls the conservation office receives in regards to bears are garbagerelated. This past year, Merritt conservation officers experienced difficulties with some residents who were resistant to heeding their advice to manage attractants such as garbage.

In speaking with his colleagues, Paquin said 2014 was an abnormal year for the high number of calls regarding bears and number of bears that had to be put down by conservation. Nine bears were euthanized by the conservation office last year. The bylaw amendment still needs to come to council for adoption before it goes into effect. Chief administrative officer Allan Chabot said that he wants to bring a bylaw enforcement policy to council for its endorsement. This policy would provide consistency by outlining the general guidelines to be followed for all bylaw enforcement, such as warnings for first-time offenders. In a subsequent move at last Tuesday’s meeting, council approved the first three readings of the city’s municipal ticket information amendment bylaw as well. This bylaw outlines fees associated with certain bylaws and was also given first three readings in order to add in the new fines associated with the amended waste collection bylaw.

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Prolific Merrittonian suddenly passes away Mitchell wasn’t there, Flemming told the Herald. “When we realized that we couldn’t account for Ms. Mitchell’s whereabouts, we decided that we needed to have a dog and SAR [search and rescue] called out to help track her down and whomever she may be with,� Flemming said. At about 2:15 a.m. the two women were finally discovered by RCMP officers who spotted Norgaard standing on an em-

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Long-time Merrittonian and community volunteer Millie Mitchell passed away suddenly on the weekend. In the days before her death, Mitchell, 83, was helping organize the 24-hour picket lines to protest biosolids trucks coming into the Sunshine Valley as well as holding a sign at the protest site herself. On Saturday, Mitchell and her friend Clara Norgaard drove up the Maka-Murray Forest Service Road to check and see if biosolids had been dumped in the area, according to RCMP. At about 5 p.m., Mitchell’s 2012 Ford Focus got stuck in the muddy road, and after apparently being unsuccessful in digging the vehicle out, the two attempted to walk out of the woods. They fell numerous times in their attempt, and at one point Mitchell fell into a ditch off the roadway. She landed in muddy water, injured her leg and was unable to get up under her own power.

where Mitchell died. Police suspect the cause of death to be hypothermia, Flemming said. Norgaard did not have any injuries and has since been released from hospital. Mitchell was known for her activity in the community in many capacities, including as a long-time vendor and advocate for the Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market, and as a constituency employee for former MLA Harry Lali for over a decade.

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ble attended the scene, which was muddy from recent rainfall. “It was a terrible section of road,� Sgt. Norm Flemming said. The constable found the vehicle at about 8:30 p.m. and patrolled the area to no avail until about 10 p.m.

Norgaard was unable to pull Mitchell out of the ditch. Mitchell’s car was found abandoned about 23 kilometres up the forest service road and reported to police at about 6 p.m. by someone who had been in the area. An RCMP consta-

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bankment above the roadway. Flemming said Mitchell was almost completely submerged in water when police found her. She was more or less unresponsive. Officers lifted her out of the ditch and placed her and Norgaard in the back seat of a police car. They drove them out of the woods and transferred them to an ambulance, which took them to the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre,

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BioCentral holding off on biosolids trucks By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Faced with a roadblock on either end of Highway 8, the biosolids processing company BioCentral has agreed to hold off on accepting truckloads of the product for several days. The announcement came late Friday afternoon that BioCentral voluntarily agreed to stop its trucks into the Sunshine Valley for seven days. The move comes amid vocal public opposition to the composting facility the

Agassiz-based company has set up in the Sunshine Valley, as well as a 24-hour protest against the practice that has turned at least two trucks loaded with biosolids around. Protesters are calling for municipalities in the Okanagan and Lower Mainland to deal with their own biosolids rather than truck them to the Nicola Valley to be composted and potentially spread on land near a subdivision’s water source. In Victoria, Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart contin-

ued to meet with various ministries Friday to try to resolve the Sunshine Valley issue. Tegart said the groups she’s met with include the premier’s office, deputy premier, and the ministries of environment and sport and cultural development. “I’ve portrayed to them that this is an issue that these people deal with every day for 24 hours a day in their neighbourhood. It is urgent,” Tegart said from Victoria. Tegart said she was “frustrated” trying to sort out

jurisdictions around biosolids applications and regulations. She said protesters have been clear in what they’re asking and she is carrying their message forward to Victoria. “What do we do with where we’re at today? There are two prongs: There’s the issues today, and there’s the issue of process going forward,” she said, noting there’s also a matter of finding a balance between regulation and preserving the right of those who use biosolids safely to continue to do so.

“Certainly, we’ll pull together a team that looks at some of the gaps that have been identified in this process, and how do we deal with that. But the immediate issue is how do we deal with what’s happening in the Sunshine Valley?” she said. Tegart is slated to meet with officials from the environment, cultural development and agriculture ministries and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District early this week and is optimistic a resolution for the Sunshine Valley situation will be found soon.

NDP environment critic visits Nicola Valley By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Politicians in B.C.’s legislature will be hearing about the Nicola Valley’s biosolids controversy from the official Opposition’s environment critic, local protesters and politicians alike heard Thursday. NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA for Vancouver-West End, met with various stakeholder groups in the Nicola Valley Thursday to listen to their concerns and taken them back to the B.C. legislature. Chandra Herbert met with the Nicola Tribal Association, Nooaitch Indian Band, Merritt Mayor Neil Menard, Lower Nicola Band and with the anti-biosolids group Friends of the Nicola Valley, among others. “It’s about consultation,” Chandra Herbert said to a group of protesters gathered near the Lower Nicola fire hall on Highway 8. “We shouldn’t be setting up a government system where secretive actions happen behind your backs that you learn about after the fact, where you can only react to the issue after the fact. It should be about prior consent, about consulting, about discussion,

about participation.” Residents are concerned the Ministry of Environment’s policy for approving land application of biosolids — the leftover solid material from water treatment, which can be composted and spread on land — includes no consultation or notification process. Protesters set up along Highway 8 have already turned away trucks loaded with biosolids from entering the composting facility in the Sunshine Valley. Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and vice-president Chief Bob Chamberlin also met with protesters to formally express their union’s political support on Thursday. “It’s very uplifting to see our First Nations people come together with a common cause to protect our environment, to protect our precious water resources, but it’s equally inspiring to see us stand here in complete solidarity with our dear friends and neighbours, to know and understand we share this land, we share the responsibilities of stewardship,” Phillip said. “Clearly, we have to remind government of their duties and responsibilities

Miller Estates resident George Christou (left) toured NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert and Fraser-Nicola NDP constituency association president Harry Lali around the Dry Lake site, which is where an application for land application of biosolids has been put on hold. Emily Wessel/Herald

to work in partnership with First Nations and all British Columbians to ensure proper decisions are made, to ensure there’s extensive consultation before decisions are taken,” he said. Shackan Band Chief Percy Joe said without changes to the approval process by the Ministry of Environment, biosolids can simply be moved to another location. Joe also said he is look-

ing into the possibility of a 48-hour roadblock at Shackan. Miller Estates resident George Christou toured Chandra Herbert to the Dry Lake site, which feeds the water well for his subdivision’s 44 lots. Chandra Herbert said seeing the lay of the land first-hand has him concerned about the potential for composted biosolids to contami-

nate the water table at Dry Lake. The application for that site is currently on hold until the Ministry of Environment and Interior Health can determine whether there is adverse risk to human health and the environment. About 70 people attended a public meeting that evening at the Coldwater Hotel banquet room where biosolids again took centre stage.

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REMEMBER WHEN? From the Herald archives: March 1951 Winter tick control Research on tick control is being carried out at the Dominion Livestock Insect Laboratory, Mission Flats, Kamloops. Briefly, J.D. Gregson, officer-incharge, has offered below the following recommendations for the control of the winter tick now making its appearance. Of the 20 different kinds of ticks occurring in B.C., only two are of importance to ranchers. These are the winter tick and the spring or paralysis tick. While similar in appearance, their life cycles are very different. The first is a onehost tick and gets on horses, deer and cattle in late autumn. At that time, the larval ticks, about a pin’s head in size, assume clusters at the head of grass where they wait for a passing host. The three stages, larva, nymph and adult are spent on the same animal, from which the engorged females drop in the spring.

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BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of a part time Bylaw Enforcement Officer. Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualifications and proof of required licenses/certificates/ degrees will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 20th by: Carole Fraser, Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

Drop-In Sessions in 2015 with Mayor Menard will be held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s OfďŹ ce at City Hall (second oor), 2185 Voght Street.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: CLERK TYPIST

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of a permanent full time Clerk Typist to be stationed at the Merritt RCMP Detachment to provide clerical duties at the Merritt RCMP Detachment. Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualifications and proof of required licenses/certificates/ degrees will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 27th by: Carole Fraser, Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ROADS AND SOLID WASTE SUPERVISOR Applications are invited for the position of a Roads and Solid Waste Supervisor for the Public Works Department in the City of Merritt. For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Detailed resumes attached with a cover letter will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2015 and should be addressed to:

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STARTING ON MONDAY MARCH 2ND FOR A DURATION OF 2-3 WEEKS THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU OF THE TYPICAL NUISANCES INVOLVED WITH A PROJECT OF THIS TYPE -- MAINLY ACCESS TO YOUR PROPERTY. THE CONSTRUCTION ENTAILS INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWER MAINS AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ROADWAY ALONG CLAPPERTON AVE. THE STREET WILL BE SINGLE LANE TRAFFIC SOME OF THE TIME, AND THERE WILL BE TIMES THAT YOU WILL NOT HAVE VEHICULAR ACCESS TO YOUR PROPERTY. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO NOTIFY YOU IN ADVANCE AND TO KEEP THESE INTERRUPTIONS AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE. AS WITH ANY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF THIS SORT, YOU CAN EXPECT SOME DUST, NOISE AND VIBRATION. RESIDENTS WHO BORDER THE PROJECT SHOULD BE AWARE THAT ANY FRAGILE OR VALUABLE ITEMS THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE DAMAGED DUE TO VIBRATION SHOULD BE TAKEN DOWN OR SECURED FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILDREN ARE AWARE OF THE DANGERS OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND THAT THEY STAY CLEAR OF THE EQUIPMENT. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. HOWEVER, WE ASK THAT YOU BE PATIENT THROUGH THE DURATION OF THIS UPGRADE PROJECT. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY ASSISTANCE OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE PHONE OUR SITE SUPERINTENDANT, GEOFF PRESTON, AT 4934677 (OFFICE) OR 250-809-2405 (CELL).

Carole Fraser Human Resources Manager P.O. Box 189, 2185 Voght St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by e-mail: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU OF THE TYPICAL NUISANCES INVOLVED WITH A PROJECT OF THIS TYPE -- MAINLY ACCESS TO YOUR PROPERTY. THE CONSTRUCTION ENTAILS INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWER MAINS AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ROADWAY ALONG COLDWATER AVE. THE STREET WILL BE SINGLE LANE TRAFFIC SOME OF THE TIME, AND THERE WILL BE TIMES THAT YOU WILL NOT HAVE VEHICULAR ACCESS TO YOUR PROPERTY. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO NOTIFY YOU IN ADVANCE AND TO KEEP THESE INTERRUPTIONS AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE. AS WITH ANY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF THIS SORT, YOU CAN EXPECT SOME DUST, NOISE AND VIBRATION. RESIDENTS WHO BORDER THE PROJECT SHOULD BE AWARE THAT ANY FRAGILE OR VALUABLE ITEMS THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE DAMAGED DUE TO VIBRATION SHOULD BE TAKEN DOWN OR SECURED FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILDREN ARE AWARE OF THE DANGERS OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND THAT THEY STAY CLEAR OF THE EQUIPMENT. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. HOWEVER, WE ASK THAT YOU BE PATIENT THROUGH THE DURATION OF THIS UPGRADE PROJECT. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY ASSISTANCE OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE PHONE OUR SITE SUPERINTENDANT, GEOFF PRESTON, AT 4934677 (OFFICE) OR 250-809-2405 (CELL).

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Tuition, daycare aim to end welfare trap Jobs Minister Shirley Bond (left) announces new job training program with Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux, Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell and single parent Emi Yumura. Black Press

old son. This kind of bridge support is what parents in her situation to get off welfare and get established in a job, Yumura said. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond said her ministry has assembled a list of training programs that fit into the one-year window and have good

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Single parents on social assistance will no longer lose their benefits when they go back to school, and will receive additional money for tuition, transportation and child care to complete their studies under a program announced Wednesday by the B.C. government. Starting in September, the full costs of child care will continue to be paid for a year after the completion of skills training, and

government-paid dental and other health benefits will also continue for a year to give people a chance to get back in the workforce. Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell said the program will cover training programs up to a year in length, calling it “one of the most significant social program shifts this government has ever introduced.” Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux said her ministry will cover daycare for any of the 16,000 single parents

on income or disability assistance who want to be trained to join the workforce. “We know that child care costs can be in excess of $1,200 [a month], depending where they are in the province,” Cadieux said. “Sometimes it’s less. We’re just going to make sure that they’re covered.” Surrey single mother Emi Yumura described her struggle to get back to work after leaving a “dysfunctional” relationship and ending up in a transition house with her two-year-

we’re looking at firstyear costs and then continuing some of that support, part of my job is to make sure

employment prospects. Bond said the provincial program may be able to match up with the federal Canada Job Grant where participating employers pay for part of the training, to extend assistance beyond one year. “While certainly

that we have employers that are prepared to step up, to be engaged with these individuals as well,” Bond said.

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HERALD OPINION All too often, victims forgotten As I have stated previously, there is no formal requirement for members of Parliament to submit DAN ALBAS reports to citi- View from the zens nor are HILL there guidelines as to what format or frequency reports to local residents should have. From my perspective, the primary reason why I submit weekly reports is to pass on as much information as possible so that in turn I can hear feedback in the form of comments, concerns and questions from the people of Okanagan-Coquihalla. Although seldom a week will go by that I don’t hear from citizens, I have noticed that some reports generate far more responses than others. I am always extremely grateful for the efforts of citizens to pass on comments and questions. At times these comments sometimes share deeply personal information that may help to better illustrate a citizens perspective on a certain area of concern. Citizens should know that all personal information provided to both an MLA and an MP are protected with the strictest of confidentiality and are not subject to freedom of information laws. Personal information is never shared without the consent of the individual in question; I raise this so that citizens can have confidence to freely contact their elected officials and share information in a secure manner. In last week’s report I outlined proposed changes to life sentences to ensure that for extremely serious and disturbing crimes (such as a crime involving heinous acts such as pre-mediated abduction, rape and murder), where a life sentence would mean a life sentence without a formal parole process.

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Inventing new heights for laziness Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS With each passing year, it seems inventors’ attempts at creating a better quality life for the users of their products means reducing our energy exertion as much as possible, and in ways we sometimes didn’t consider possible. The easier things are,

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the better we should be able to do the things that are a little harder with all this free time to put our energy toward those harder things. Well, sometimes the struggle is just too real. Ask Mark Phillips, the outdoorsy American who just wants to be able to enjoy a boozy adult beverage after a strenuous hike, bike ride, or kayak without lugging around a bottle of wine or a case of beer. To circumvent carrying around pre-made alcohol, Phillips invented Palcohol — powdered alcohol. It was approved for sale by the American government last week, although the powder isn’t being

manufactured large-scale yet. (Producers are hoping it will be available by the summer.) The powder comes in four flavours: rum, vodka, cosmopolitan and powderita (margarita). The idea is to add six ounces of water to a packet, which is supposed to be equivalent to a typical drink, stir for a minute until the powder dissolves, and voila! A cocktail anywhere, any time, without the nuisance of having to carry a bottle or can around (in addition to the water it requires). I’ve got to give Americans credit for coming up with ways to make their lives a little easier, even if

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While the majority of the feedback I received was supportive of these proposed changes, some of the opposing criticism was also noteworthy. One such criticism was the suggestion that parole is largely an infallible process. As I was reminded this past week, long-time residents of Summerland will know this is not the case. Citizens in Summerland will recall that in 1997, a criminal was released on parole only to promptly skip his curfew at a halfway house in Calgary. Located in Summerland was the ex-spouse of this recently paroled criminal. Like many victims of domestic violence, this ex-spouse feared greatly for her safety and had specifically requested to be notified if her ex-spouse was released from prison on parole. No phone call ever arrived from the National Parole Board upon release nor when the curfew was breached at the halfway house. Sadly, what did happen was a paroled criminal arrived at a Summerland motel where he located his ex-wife who was with her mother and the couple’s two children. In front of his own two children, in cold blood, he murdered their mother and grandmother in

a truly disturbing act of violence. These murders occurred while parole had been breached and also in spite of a no-contact restraining order. Further investigation found no evidence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the murder, no evidence of mental health disorders and without remorse, regret or responsibility shown by the murderer. It should also be pointed out this murderer (under the rules at the time of the sentencing) is potentially eligible for parole in two years. While these instances may be relatively rare, this is one of several tragedies I have encountered in Okanagan-Coquihalla. While the circumstances may differ, what remains constant is that all too often, the victims are forgotten. Out of respect for the nowadult children, I have refrained from using names in this particular case. However, we should not overlook that victims have rights and they should never be forgotten nor placed behind the rights of criminals. I welcome your comments and questions on this or any matter before the House of Commons and can be reached at dan.albas@parl.gc.ca or 1-800-665-8711. Dan Albas is the member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla.

Dear Editor, Last week marked the beginnings and implementation of a road blockade on Highway 8 West to protest the transport of sewage sludge into the Nicola Valley. It has been an exciting learning experience for someone who hasn’t been on a protest line for almost 30 years. It has been gratifying to see the response to the blockade. We have many supporters, and yet many more are needed if we are to effect the changes necessary to halt the spreading of sewage sludge on lands in the Nicola Valley. Please join the protest. Even an hour or two of your time on the blockade lines will assist in the effort to have residents of the Nicola Valley heard and respected on this issue.

If we don’t let the government know in no uncertain terms that this practice is completely unacceptable to us, then we could bear the burden of allowing the land to be damaged and eventually destroyed. It is entirely up to us. If we stand strong in number, we stand a better chance of having our voices heard. Many of you have expressed concerns about this very questionable practice. Now is the time to take up the cause in a participatory manner. Come out onto the front lines of the blockade. Without you, it is difficult, indeed, to get our message across to government. We will not be bullied or intimidated by the powers that be. We need your help.

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Seniors have right to adequate care Dear Editor, The purpose of this letter is to empower seniors and their families with knowledge that is crucial to have when standing up for their right to be protected from abuse or neglect in a senior care facility. It will enable them to demand a better quality of care afforded them by Bill 17, the Residents’ Bill of Rights.

Residential care facilities are governed under two different licensing acts: the Hospital Act and the Community Care and Assisted Living Act (CCALA). Every person in residential care, private or government-owned, subsidized or not, under the Hospital Act or the CCALA is to be protected under the Residents’ Bill of Rights. Inform the facility management that you are aware of this.

There is a list of 20 “reportable incidents” for those living under the CCALA. Neglect, falling and choking are three of them. Section 77 of the act requires the facility to report any of these incidents to the resident’s representative, their nurse, and the regional medical health officer immediately. An incident report must then be sent to the Community Care Licensing

Office immediately. A confidential complaint can be made by a resident or their representative to the Patient Care Quality Office. They have 40 days to report back to you with the results. A confidential complaint can be made to the Community Care Licensing Office by anyone, including employees. When making a complaint to anyone, always, always get your case work-

er’s name and your case file number. That will be a strong indicator that you are expecting a result and may increase your chance of getting one. You can also report abuse or neglect to the ombudsman at 1-800-567-3247 or the Senior Health Care Support Line at 1-877-9523181. Judy Galley Sorrento, B.C.

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Prevent shipwreck of faith by anchoring NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH The hymn Nearer My God to Thee made famous as the parting song on board RMS Titanic, was written almost a century prior to the famous ship’s sinking. Composed by British Unitarian Sarah Flower Adams, it has been a favourite for many generations of people of faith who not only aspire for a closer walk with God but are alert to the possibility of making shipwreck of their faith. It is a bad sign when such aspiration ceases to be our vigilant quest. There is a condition of soul which is not only

attainable, but which is set before us in the Scriptures as the proper condition of a believing heart. It is that of rest in Christ when we have found him for whom our soul longed and know that in him we have been brought nigh (Ephesians 2:13). Then we know that we have been perfectly reconciled to our offended God by His precious blood and covered by His spotless righteousness. This is one aspect – and how great an aspect – those only know who have been brought out of their weary wanderings to and fro, in vain search of justification by their own righteousness. But, it is another thing altogether, after having found this peace, to walk with God closely in daily life. Many of us start our journey on this course – our minds enlightened by that measure of spiri-

tual light – that enabled us to come to Christ as our justifier. Perhaps we thought that the gratitude we felt at that moment for the great mercies of God we had experienced would be enough to carry us onward always on an even course. But soon we found out that our “first love” was apt to get chilled and the world we thought we had renounced forever, was constantly asserting its claim to revisit our hearts. Our communion with Him got broken, and we lost that blessed peace and joy which we felt when we first ‘saw’ the Lord. Let’s return now to our question: How to walk more closely with God. In the first place, it will be necessary to define what is meant by “walking with God.” The expression is found in the Scriptures,

used of Enoch and Noah (Genesis 5:24 and 6:9). It is also used of the tribe of Levi in the days of their first consecration to God (Malachi 2:6). It is evident that what is meant by the expression in all these passages is to lead a life of constant communion with God in which God is made our intimate associate and friend. None would deny that this is what we are called to be in Christ. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested; for this purpose the Holy Spirit has been sent to us; for this purpose the Scriptures have been given. But the practical difficulties we all feel in the way of such a walk are many and great. Let us

consider some of these. It may be that our method has been defective. There is but one “way of holiness.” It is that which God has set up from of old. Its boundaries are clearly marked in His Word so that “the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.” But it is just here that we fail, that we are not willing to be as fools but like to try our own hands upon this work and construct a way for ourselves, out of our own wisdom instead of taking God’s counsel. Everything in short, has been provided in Christ, through the foreknowledge and the love of our heavenly Father for walking closely with Him (2 Peter 1:3).

But God might show us that we have been cherishing some idol in our hearts. Hymn writer William Cowper recognized this as a most common hindrance to the soul’s communion with God when he wrote: “The dearest idol I have know/Whate’er that idol be/Help me to tear it from heart/And Worship only Thee.” It is evident that this must be done if we are to have God as our friend and counsellor (Amos 3:3). The question answers itself: If sin is willingly entertained, God’s company must be given up. He will not dwell in a heart defiled with idolatrous associations where mammon or human praise or sensuality or

some earthly love is usurping the place to which He is entitled. However long-standing our faith, and however many our past successes be, we are never safe except so far as we keep humble, asking counsel of Him daily, remembering our weakness, never daring to do anything apart from Jesus and His grace. Narayan Mitra is the pastor of Merritt Baptist Church. merrittbaptist@gmail.com The views expressed in this column don’t necessarily reflect those of the Merritt Herald and its staff. The Herald welcomes qualified writers with views on this or other faiths to submit their work to newsroom@merrittherald.com to be considered for publication.

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Mycologist Dr. Dan Durall will present on mushrooms of the southern Interior at the Nicola Naturalist Society meeting Thursday, March 19. Durall is a mushroom specialist with an interest in forest fungi, their

role in carbon and nutrient cycling, and the effects of forestry on fungi. He’s an associate professor at UBC Okanagan and will begin his presentation at 7 p.m. at the NVIT lecture theatre. Admission is by donation.

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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking proposals for a seasonal commercial vending operation at the Britton Creek Rest Area on the Coquihalla Highway. Proposals must be submitted before 2:00 p.m., April 8, 2015.

We will be making electrical system improvements in your area. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately six hours.

Where: In Merritt - 7099 Douglas Lake Road to the end of the power line on Douglas Lake Road and all cross roads. Lauder Road, Hamilton Mountain Road, Manual Road, Wikwala Road, Willow Road, Minnie Lake Road, Chapperon Lake, Rush Lake and Salmon Lake.

Proponents are asked to visit www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca under the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Category to view the Britton Creek Rest Area Vendor Opportunity details and submission requirements and documents.

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2014-15 Merritt minor hockey awards ATOM FEMALE RECREATION Most Sportswomanlike Most Improved Most Valuable Player

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TREVOR GRAHAM MEMORIAL AWARDS Most Dedicated Top Defence Top Forward

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