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TOLKO SHUTDOWN The shuttered sawmill is seeing a burst of activity, as workers start to move debarkers from the Merritt site to other Tolko mills in B.C.

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HUNDRED HATS It was toques galore at the Florentine, as a team of Nicola Valley seniors did their part to keep the less fortunate warm this winter.

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DROUGHT CONCERN

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Despite a bout of rain before the snow started falling, the Nicola Valley might feel the effects of an unusually dry autumn well into next year.

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Remem�ance Day We wi� not f�get . . .

Valour is stability, not of legs and arms but courage and the soul.

- Michel de Montagne

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS FOREST INDUSTRY

Shutdown application filed by Tolko There is fire damage wood to be milled for Tolko Industries — just not in Merritt.

this week merrittherald.com Tolko Industries shuttered its Merritt mill last year. Cole Wagner/Herald

forest minister Doug Donaldson has said that some of that timber could be salvaged at mills near the areas where it burned.

Meanwhile, Tolko Industries has applied to the BC Assessments Office for a shutdown allowance, a move which will shrink the industrial tax base for the City of Merritt in 2018.

“What it will mean, with that allowance, we’ll take the depreciation of the buildings [onsite] down from whatever they were

to 90 per cent depreciation,” said Graham Held, acting regional assessor with the BC Assessment.

“In the case of the Tolko property, the building value on the 2017 assessment roll was about $6.1 million in class four major industry, and it will go down to about $2.2 million.”

Despite a smaller industrial tax base, the City of Merritt still has levers to pull in order to potentially compensate for the loss — namely by increasing the tax

rate for class four major industry, explained Held.

In order to not be considered a class four industrial property, Tolko “would have to make it so that the property could no longer operate as a sawmill,” said Held. “In my history with BC Assessment, the odd time I’ve seen that happen, demolition generally starts prior to October 1.”

The company has not alerted BC Assessment of any plans to begin demolition, he added.

HOMELESS CONNECT

Number of homeless steady in Merritt, access to services improved Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The number of people living without a roof over their heads in Merritt has not changed drastically over the last half decade that ASK Wellness has conducted its annual homeless connect event, but the results of this year’s event show that outreach efforts are proving to make a difference in other ways.

Seventeen individuals were identified as “absolutely homeless” during this year’s month-long homeless connect event, said Keri Cooke, ASK Wellness’ co-

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A year after its Merritt mill was permanently shuttered, Tolko Industries has started the process of dismantling some of the equipment on site in order to help process an influx of fire-damaged timber at other B.C. mills owned by the company.

“We are sending some of the debarkers to Lakeview and Soda Creek to help improve the debarking quality for fire damaged wood,” explained Janice Lockyer, communications advisor for Tolko Industries.

While the company still has no concrete plans for the Merritt property, Lockyer said the company will continue to look for other homes for the some of the equipment onsite.

An estimated 53 million cubic metres of useable timber burned during the summer’s recordbreaking forest fire season. B.C.’s

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ordinator of Merritt clinical supports.

Last year, the organization counted 15 individuals living without an address, while there were 16 in 2015 and 18 in 2014.

But as Cooke explained, the homeless connect event isn’t simply geared at getting a sense of the scope of the homelessness problem in Merritt — but rather it serves as the first point of contact with

absolutely homeless, we’ve kind of kept in contact with them throughout the year,” said Cooke. “I’m happy to say that some of those 15 from the 2016 year have ‘...Some of those 15 remained housed from the 2016 year have for over a year now.” remained housed for Many of the over a year now.’

17 individuals that the orga— ASK WELLNESS’ nization made KERI COOKE contact with this year were not the same individuals identified during last year’s “Some of the individuconnect — which points to als we had connected with the success of the housing last year, who identified as vulnerable people, often dealing with mental health or addiction issues.

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programs, as well as the volatility of the homelessness issue, said Cooke.

“Circumstances change,” said Cooke, adding that the loss of a job or an unexpected health issue can lead to fluctuations in the number of absolute homeless from year to year.

From a public health standpoint, the organization used the connect event as a way to help Merritt’s vulnerable population access health services such as testing for HIV, Hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infections.

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Health in Merritt A newly established community group aims to lobby for more health services in Merritt, after a series of stakeholder meetings identified a list of priorities from the public in 2017.

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Theatre on hold The Nicola Valley Theatre Society is putting a hold on actively raising more money, until the group learns more about the status of their application to the province’s Rural Dividend Fund.

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Race heats up Two BC Liberal leadership candidates have made campaign stops in the country music capital, aiming to sell locals on their plan to boost the economy of rural British Columbia.

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YOU’RE INVITED! to meet with Mayor Menard on November 15th 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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Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

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If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor at a Drop-In session please call reception at City Hall 250-378-4224.

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The City of Merritt is seeking a member of the public to sit on the Heritage Commission The City of Merritt has established a Heritage Commission for purposes such as advising Council on heritage matters and promoting public awareness of heritage within the City of Merritt. Members serving this commission are volunteers from the community, seeking to make a difference.

The City is seeking two (2) members of the community to sit on the Heritage Commission.

Application forms are available on the City’s web site at www.merrritt.ca or at City Hall. The Heritage Commission meets a minimum of four (4) times per calendar year. We encourage interested members of the public wishing to sit on this commission to fill out an application form today. Completed applications must be submitted to: Carole Fraser Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 cfraser@merritt.ca Applications will be accepted until Nov. 10, 2017.

CURBSIDE RECYCLING The City of Merritt was recently advised by the TNRD, that some curbside recycling containers were contaminated with items that are not permitted in the recycling containers, such as yard waste i.e. leaves, twigs etc. - this contaminated the entire bin container load.

Items that are not accepted also include, glass, hazardous waste, plastic bags and overwrap, dishes and cookware, paint, form packaging, garden hoses, scrap metal and toys.

The TNRD can charge a penalty of $50.00 per metric tonne for contaminated loads.

These penalties could result in an increase to garbage fees for residents.

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To Whom It May Concern, Paving is complete on the Coldwater Avenue Phase II project and the road has reopened to the general public. There are no anticipated road closures during the 2017/2018 winter season.

The City of Merritt would like to thank those who were directly affected by the ongoing construction and frequent road closures, especially those who reside along the 1500 - 1800 blocks of Coldwater Avenue. Your continual patience over the past 15 weeks was greatly appreciated.

While it was anticipated that the concrete work would be completed this fall, it may be unlikely given the early cold snap. Should the contractor be unable to finish the remaining work, they will return in Spring 2018 to complete sidewalk, driveway, and boulevard restoration, once the weather permits to do so.

If you would like further information regarding the Coldwater Avenue Improvement Project - Phase II, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

& Municipal Facilities Manager and a Casual Maintenance Labourer – Recreation and Facilties.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 by: Carole Fraser Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager, City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

Date Posted: October 27, 2017 Posting Expires: November 15, 2017

ARE YOU PART OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY? Do you have a great idea for an event? Each year Council carefully considers providing funding assistance to non-profit groups that operate in the City of Merritt and provide valuable social and community services in the municipality.

For 2018, the City of Merritt has 2 grant categories (Grantin-Aid and Community Initiatives) and 3 funding types (Financial Aid, In-kind and Sponsorship) available to Community Organizations and Non-profit Groups.

The 2018 Grant Application is now available online at: www.merritt.ca/city-services/finance/grants-aid

Tourism Merritt

Financial Services Manager, wanderson@merritt.ca

The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Utilities Working Foreman, Arena

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

Alec Macfarlane, AScT Engineering Technologist 250-378-8627 tech@merritt.ca

Please be cognizant and do not contaminate your The deadline to submit your 2018 November 30, 2017. curbside recycling container with materials that are not For further information contact permitted.

Connect with us on our new tourism website and social media. www.tourismmerritt.com • #ExploreMerritt The City and the TNRD appreciates your cooperation.

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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE WHAT: Annual Country Christmas Light Up Parade WHEN: Friday, November 24th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm WHERE: • Assembly Area: Cleasby Street, 1st Avenue & Chapman Street PARADE ROUTE: • Chapman Street from Merritt Avenue to Quilchena Avenue • Quilchena Avenue from Chapman Street to Charters Street • Charters Street from Quilchena Avenue to Coutlee Avenue • Coutlee Avenue from Charters Street to Voght Street • Garcia Street from Quilchena Avenue to Coldwater Avenue DISASSEMBLY AREA: Railyard Mall parking lot, Garcia Street & Coutlee Avenue

VISIT TOURISM MERRITT FOR MORE TO SEE AND DO Add your event and see all other events in Merritt at www.tourismmerritt.com/events For both locals and visitors to discover more about Merritt and great upcoming events in the community!

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS WINTER WEATHER

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A team of seniors have turned a pastime into a good deed for the community’s most vulnerable citizens — donating nearly 100 hand-knit toques to the Nicola Valley Food Bank, with the hopes that those in need have something nice to keep their heads warm this winter.

After a garbage bag full of wool was donated to the Florentine retirement community at the start of the year, volunteer and craft-master Almerina Rizzardo worked with a group of seniors living in the community to knit the toques.

On Nov. 2, boxes and boxes of the toques — representing 10 months of work by the seniors — were picked up by Lorraine Brown, a volunteer with the Nicola Valley Food Bank.

The knitting team, which included Florentine residents Barb Grimshire, Lorraine James, Dorothy Frells, and Olga Englot, designed toques to fit men, women, kids and babies respectively. Each hat features a unique colour scheme — including a special Centennialsthemed hat.

Rizzardo helped come up with the design, and the Florentine’s recreation director Bonnie Schrader also contributed to the handiwork.

The toques are just one of many projects undertaken by seniors at the Florentine, explained Rizzardo.

A gift shop, located in the lobby of the Florentine building, is filled with crafts and woodworking projects created by those living in the retirement community.

All the funds raised through the sale of items in the gift shop are re-invested into more materials, tools and projects for the retirees, said Rizzardo.

LOOK WHO’S BACK!

Royal Lepage Merritt welcomes Denise Desilets back as the newest member of our Real Estate team.

Denise sold Real Estate in Merritt for a number of years before returning to the coast in 2008.

Since then Denise continued her education to achieve the designation of both Professional Organizer and Interior Redesign Specialist before travelling extensively through Europe.

Once home, Denise started and ran a successful business which she sold earlier this year to return to Merritt to the home she and her partner Shawn purchased last year. They are both thrilled to be members of the Merritt community!

Denise looks forward to reconnecting with past clients and assisting new ones with all their Real Estate needs!

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Rights not absolute The 20-year battle against a year-round ski resort proposal in the Purcell Mountains has finally TOM FLETCHER B.C. ended in defeat VIEWS for the Ktunaxa Nation and its allies, with a 7-2 decision by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Led by Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, whose term has been notable for advancing Indigenous rights, the court ruled that constitutional protection for religious expression does not extend to the Ktunaxa’s claims about Jumbo Glacier, as the East Kootenay alpine basin is known.

Six years ago, then-NDP leader Adrian Dix invited Ktunaxa tribal council chair Kathryn Teneese and her supporters to the B.C. legislature to unveil their legend about Jumbo Glacier.

They broke their silence in a big way. With national newspaper ads, glossy press materials, custom banners and a lavishly produced video, they unveiled what they called their secret name for the region: Qat’muk.

“It’s where the grizzly bear spirit was born, goes to heal itself, and returns to the spirit world,” Teneese told a news conference hosted by Dix on Nov. 15, 2011.

The Ktunaxa were in treaty talks with Canada and B.C., but Jumbo was not part of their declared territory. The high basin is claimed by the Shuswap Indian Band, which supports Jumbo and signed a benefits agreement with the developers.

Shuswap Chief Paul Sam wrote to the B.C. government in 2010, describing Jumbo Basin as a dead end with no traditional food gathering or travel function. Walking up doesn’t look like an option.

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Why China won’t budge on North Korea Over the course of this week, Donald Trump will be visiting the leaders of Japan, South Korea and China, and the same topic will dominate all three conversations: North GWYNNE DYER Korea. Japan’s Prime The international Minister Shinzo Abe STAGE and South Korea’s President Moon Jaein will be looking for reassurance that the United States will protect them from North Korea’s nuclear weapons, but in Beijing Trump will be the supplicant.

The American president will be asking President Xi Jinping to do something, ANYTHING, to make North Korea to stop testing nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Trump has painted himself into a corner with his tongue, but even he knows (or at least has been told many times by his military advisers) that there is no military solution to this problem that does not involve a major war, and probably a local nuclear war.

Trump promised that North Korea would

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never be able to strike the United States with nuclear weapons, and the reality is that it will get there quite soon (if it is not already there). The United States has no leverage over North Korea except the threat of war, so he needs China to get him off the hook.

China has lots of leverage: 90 per cent of North Korea’s imports come in through China, and most of its foreign exchange comes from selling things to China. Beijing could leave the North Korean population freezing and starving in the dark if it chose — but it won’t do that.

Xi Jinping may throw Donald Trump a couple of smallish fish — a ban on the sale of blow-dryers and chain-saws to North Korea, perhaps — but he won’t do anything that actually threatens the survival of the North Korean regime. Yet he knows that nothing less will sway Kim Jong-un, because the North Korean leader sees his nukes and ICBMs as essential to the survival of the regime.

Xi Jinping does not love Kim, and he definitely doesn’t like what he has been doing with the nuclear and missile tests. Kim has even purged the senior people in the North Korean hierarchy who were closest to China, and Beijing still puts up with his behaviour. Why? Because the survival of Communist rule in North Korea is seen in Beijing as vital — not

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vital to China as a whole, but to the continuation of Communist rule in China. That may sound weird, but look at it from the point of view of China’s current rulers.

Almost all the world’s ruling Communist parties have been overthrown in the past quartercentury. What’s left, apart from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), is just a few odds and ends: North Korea, Cuba, Vietnam and Laos.

And the CCP’s highest priority is not “making China great again” or building a blue-water navy or whatever; it is protecting the power of the Party.

The Chinese leadership cares about those things too, but everything is always seen through the prism of “Will it strengthen the Party’s rule?”

Seen through that prism, the collapse of the North Korean Communist regime is a potentially mortal threat to the CCP as well.

Conclusion? No matter what the various players say now, in the end North Korea will get to keep a modest nuclear deterrent force, but it will have to agree to keep it small enough that it could not possibly launch a successful first strike.

Not that it could even remotely afford to build a force big enough to do that anyway.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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RE: Tegart’s take on proportional representation Editor, I would like to comment on the recent article by Ms. Tegart to the effect that proportional representation would be bad for rural B.C. I do not believe that to be the case because there would still be just as many MLAs for local voters, as under the existing system, but they would better reflect the political diversity of the region.

Just like the NDP won’t win every vote in the Vancouver area, nor will the Liberals win every vote in the Interior. Many voters opted for the Liberals in the Lower Mainland while by the same token many voters preferred the NDP in the Cariboo region.

Under proportional representation, nobody would lose representation, but rather each region has a strong, multi-partisan voice, and would always have some MLAs who are in government and some in opposition.

I believe that first-past-the-post is the system that is broken. Under first-past-the-post, fewer than 50 per cent of the votes cast can and usually have elected more than 50 per cent of the seats and gained 100 per cent of the power.

How can that represent voter preferences?

Editor, Jackie Tegart claims our present electoral system is democratic and is based on the principal that everyone’s voice is equal. The last Liberal government received a minority 44 per cent of the vote but took 58% of the seats. Under our present system that minority popular vote gave them a majority of the seats in the house and thereby all the power in government. This is democratic?

The next criticism of proportional representation Ms. Tegart trots out is that it can lead to smaller parties and coalition governments. Part of democracy is that all political views should be represented according to their support in elections. Smaller parties with enough support should be represented in government. Minority governments are not in themselves bad, they can lead to a government where only the best ideas receive the support of government.

All democratically elected governments in the world, other than the U.S. the U.K. and Canada use some form of PR. While those governments might have a problem once in a while actually getting their house in order, those problems pale in comparison to first past the post countries. Just consider Donald Trump, who got elected with a minority of the votes cast.

The Liberal opposition to PR is not based on any embrace of democratic principles. The Liberal principle is to hold power at any cost. Through well funded research and polling the Liberals know where to focus their extensive advertising efforts. “Swing ridings” receive most of the attention at the cost of other ridings.

Ms. Tegart’s claim that PR would be bad for rural B.C. is simply more of divisive fear mongering pulled out of the Liberal playbook. A PR electoral system would give all B.C. voters an equal say in forming the government whether they live in rural or urban ridings.

More online at merrittherald.com, search ‘LETTERS: TEGART’

Kudos to local parents for raising good kids Editor, I thought I should make a comment regarding Halloween night.

We live on Nicola Avenue and the children that came by were so polite that I thought it was worth mentioning.

Parents: you are doing a good job!

Val Davis Merritt, B.C.

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police mug shots of German spy Werner von Janowski, who was 38 years old when captured in November 1942. Photo courtesy of Library and Archives Canada

David R. Pearce Victoria, B.C.

Tim Larsen Merritt, B.C.

This week in Canadian history: Nov. 9, 1942:

German spy Werner von Janowski is dropped off on the Gaspé Peninsula near the town of New Carlisle, Quebec, by submarine U-518 during the Second World War. Locals find his behaviour suspicious, and he is arrested 12 hours later when he boards a train for Montréal.

Janowski will agree to become a double agent.

Despite the information he will provide, U-boat 518 will never be located. He will later be incarcerated and sent to an internment camp until 1947.

Harsh lesson for Horgan From Page 6 The resort was proposed in 1991, with a gondola, lifts and accommodation for up to 6,000 people on a site once used for a sawmill.

The long effort to kill this project with myth, protest and lawyers reflects current NDP environmental policy.

See salmon farms and the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

The Jumbo decision is a harsh lesson for Horgan, who claims to endorse the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It declares that first peoples must grant “free, prior and informed consent” for

any development in their territory.

This assertion of veto power is again rejected in the Jumbo ruling, which describes the Crown’s duty to consult with Indigenous people this way: “The process is one of ‘give and take,’ and outcomes are not guaranteed.”

The McLachlin court has refused to hear a similar territorial claim over the Site C dam on the Peace River, brought by the West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS YOUTH ARTS

Young filmmakers earn international acclaim Boulevard, but the award ceremony will take place on Saturday.

According to the LA Skinsfest website, “winners will receive distribution opportunities that include upfront advances on film purchases.”

But judging by the response generated by Because I’ve Been There, the group of 12 ama-

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

A short film produced by local indigenous youth at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology is garnering international acclaim, as it was nominated for the Emerging Filmmakers award at the eleventh annual L.A. Skinsfest Film Festival, scheduled to take place in southern California next week.

Because I’ve Been There is a short film that tells the story of two young indigenous girls struggling with life at home and the hectic world that surrounds them; both expressing their pain in different ways.

The film was produced by a team of 12 first-time filmmakers during the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly’s Youth Multimedia & Arts Conference in 2016 — a summer camp which allows indigenous youth to learn the basics of filmmaking at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology.

Tipped off about the nomination only a month prior, not all of

teur filmmakers have already made their mark.

“Everyone wants a copy, wants us to go into their community,” said Joe. The group takes off for Los Angeles on Nov. 15. Another film shot in the Nicola Valley — River of Silence — will also be screened at the festival.

Young cast and crew earn plaudits Daphne McRae...........................Lead actress Niki Joe............................Writer/Lead actress Sebastien Drexel....................................Writer Hanna Manuel................... Writer & Makeup Arwinaya Johnny....................................Writer Kylie Johnny...........................................Writer Jared David ...........................................Writer Tyra Olinger........................................Camera Anthony Jewel........................................Sound Wade Fountain.....................Camera & Lights Connor Kaboni................... Camera & Lights Clinton Kaboni..........Editor & Sound Effects

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The promotional poster for “Because I’ve Been There.” Photo courtesy of Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly

the film’s crew will be able to attend the premiere and awards ceremony, explained Kristy Joe, program co-ordinator with the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly and co-producer of the film. But those that do travel to Los Angeles will have the chance to take in films from indigenous filmmakers from around the world, as well as attend workshops and production tours organized by the festival.

Written and directed by the young filmmak-

ers — who range from 10 to 18-years-old — “Because I’ve Been There” deals with the ever present issue of the high suicide rate among indigenous teens.

“It was one of the messages they wanted to get out, because of the suicide rates,” explained Joe. “And just to let other people know that you’re not alone.”

The film will premiere on Nov. 19 at the world famous Chinese Theatre on Hollywood

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS WILD WEATHER

Soil stayed dry before freeze set in Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

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end of August until the end of October this year when they were finally downgraded by a provincial technical working group to level two (dry) thanks to the copious amount of rain at the end of October.

“Usually September and October are fairly dry, but not as dry as this year,” Cameron said, adding that those levels are usually down to level one (normal) by that time.

Cameron said there are still a few river systems around the province that are also at drought levels two and three.

“This time last year, for example, everywhere in the province was level one and

had been for some time,” said Cameron.

The rain recharged the flow of water in the Coldwater and Nicola Rivers; however it wasn’t enough to saturate the soil, Cameron told the Herald.

“The soil is still fairly dry [and] what we think is going to happen — unless we get some more rain — is we’ll suddenly switch towards snow and freeze-up. That means that the ground will freeze before it’s had a chance to recharge with any liquid water,” she told the Herald last Tuesday before snow fell later in the week.

Cameron said the snow sitting atop the soil won’t be

much help, as it will depend on how it melts off during the spring.

“It might just all run off into the streams before it gets the chance to recharge the frozen ground,” said Cameron, adding that a fast melt could mean flooding.

“If it’s a slow thaw then the ground will warm and the snow will melt and recharge the ground, so we really don’t know what’s going to happen,” she said.

If Merritt doesn’t see a lot of rain in the spring like it did this year, there will be drier soil conditions than usual.

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Despite the bout of rain over the Nicola Valley before the snow fell, this year’s late drought season could spell an early start to the dry conditions next spring.

Extremely dry conditions (level four) and low flows began in the Nicola and Coldwater Rivers later than usual this summer and stuck around well into the fall, which was unprecedented.

“We’re going into winter and conditions right now are drier than they normally would be at this time of year,” said Valerie Cameron, a water stewardship program manager with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Climate Change.

The amount of snow this winter and precipitation this spring, however, will ultimately determine how dry conditions will be for the Nicola Valley river systems next symmer, Cameron told the Herald.

“How our spring starts is going to depend upon the amount of precipitation we receive,” she said. “You just never know what the weather’s going to do and we react as we go along.”

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS OPIOID CRISIS

Two overdoses in a day Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Two men were revived with naloxone after emergency personnel responded to an apparent pair of drug overdoses at a residence on Clapperton Avenue last week.

“We didn’t get called.

I know the members were aware of it [and] I think they might of attended because they saw the ambulance go by,” said RCMP Const.

Tracy Dunsmore.

The two males were transported to hospital where they recovered.

Naloxone is a medication used to reverse

the effects of an opioid overdose.

Police do not have any additional information on this incident, and Dunsmore said the RCMP don’t necessarily respond to every drug overdose that is reported.

A spokesperson with the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) would only confirm that less than five drug overdoses occurred in Merritt on Nov. 1, citing patient privacy.

Merritt police officers are not required to attend overdoses, but are sometimes requested to attend by BCAS to ensure their safety, Dunsmore said.

ASK Wellness aiming to provide more supports From Page 3 Vaccines were also administered as well as flu shots, while a mental health and addictions counsellor was on hand to help connect people with local services.

Cooke said the majority of those identified as absolutely homeless are struggling with a mental health or addiction barrier of some kind.

“I think that we are doing better as a community.

There’s always a need for more services, but there’s been a few different programs pop up over the last few months, and there are individuals who are accessing [those services],” she explained.

Volunteers — 18 of them in all — helped the connect run smoothly, as more than 80 hot meals were served on a single day in October during the event, said Cooke. “Without that support from our local businesses and community members, we wouldn’t be able to do this event each year.”

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS POLICE FILES

Snowy conditions make for busy day said Dunsmore.

Environment Canada issued snowfall warnings for the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 97C around The number of car accidents on Merritt and Kamloops on Nov. 2, area highways came as no surprise which delivered as adverto Merritt RCMP after tised with about 30 cm the Nicola Valley saw the falling on those highways. first snowfall of the seaDunsmore said police son last week. always see an increase in Between Friday mornvehicle incidents on the ing (Nov. 3) and Monday highways at this time of evening (Nov. 6) Merritt year when the first snowRCMP responded to 29 fall hits and the roads start car accidents on area to get icy. highways, Const. Tracy “Sadly it’s what we Dunsmore told the Herald. see every year,” said Those numbers exclude stats from Central Const. Tracy Dunsmore Dunsmore.

Merritt RCMP Motorists need to Interior Traffic Services. remember to drive to con“We didn’t have anyditions as they can quickly deteriothing serious. They were all collirate during the winter, she added. sions [with] damage over $1,000,”

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Police arrested a drunk man who allegedly stole a vehicle left running at the 7-Eleven off Nicola Avenue at about 5 a.m. on Nov. 3.

“The owner came out and the vehicle was gone,” said RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore,

adding that police were called shortly after the discovery.

She said the vehicle was found a short distance away behind the Planet Fitness gym on Quilchena Avenue with a male inside.

Dunmore said an officer had to break one of the vehicle’s windows in order to arrest the

suspect as he was not co-operating with police.

The man was charged with impaired driving, theft of a motor vehicle and breaching a condition sentence order not to consume alcohol.

The suspect, who has not been named by police, remains in custody until his next court appearance on Nov. 14.

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Silver lining: farmers reaped benefits of late drought season after spring floods From Page 9 “Unless we get some pretty good precipitation in the spring, we’re starting in a dry situation,” Cameron said.

While this year’s late drought season was unprecedented, the belated conditions softened the impact on agricultural producers who were able to operate without watering restrictions being requested for most of the growing season.

“Farmers got at least two crops off if not three because of the antecedent conditions,” said Cameron.

Flooding this spring made for a later drought season than normal, Cameron told the Herald.

“We started off with such a wet year — there was flooding all over the place, streams were recharged, there was a lot of snow, some pretty serious flooding in some areas — then starting in June [there was] no precipitation whatsoever,” said Cameron.

Conditions were also easier on the fish in the streams.

“There was a lot less fish mortality than there would be if the drought had happened earlier in the year,” said Cameron.

She said in past years low water levels and high stream temperatures early on in the season have been lethal for fish, but that wasn’t as big a problem this year because water levels were low at the end of summer when temperatures are dropping.

“I shudder to think of what would of happened if we hadn’t had all those wet conditions early in the season,” said Cameron.

She said a normal year combined with the lack of rain in early June would have resulted in a much more severe drought conditions.

“Aquifers were topped up, streams were still running

quite high until midsummer, reservoirs were filled and people didn’t need to take

as much water out of the streams to irrigate because conditions were already fairly

wet,” said Cameron.

The Nicola Valley is known as a dry area, but the drought levels

have varied over the past few years.

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In Flanders FIelds the poppIes blow between the crosses, row on row, that mark our place: and In the sky the larks stIll bravely sIngIng Fly scarce heard amId the guns below.

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Cents celebrate near-perfect weekend Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Despite the chilly temperatures, the Merritt Centennials returned home Sunday night basking in the warmth of having procured five of a possible six points from their three-game weekend road trip.

Merritt couldn’t have gotten things off to a better start Friday in the province’s capital against the Victoria Grizzlies. A three-goal outburst in a 37-second span of the first period powered the Cents to a convincing 6-0 victory over the host Grizzlies. Jake Berger stopped all 32 Victoria shots to garner his first shutout of the season.

“The offence was clicking,” said Merritt head coach and GM Joe Martin. “For me, coaching the forwards up front was a ton of fun. The line of Matt Kopperud, Jack Vincent and Mathieu Gosselin played really well. They created numerous chances.”

Martin added that his team’s blueline brigade factored into the win in a big way.

“I told the defence during the intermission that I was really impressed with their level of communication and their passing. It helped to create a lot of the offence. They really got us going.”

As for his netminder, Martin said, “Jake was really clean and efficient.

He didn’t give up a lot of rebounds.”

The Centennials had a tougher time of things Saturday night versus the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

They were outshot 17-4 by the home side in the first period, and only a standout performance by newly-acquired goalie Austin Roden kept the Cents in the contest.

A trio of secondperiod special teams’ goals gave Merritt a 3-0 lead after 40 minutes, but the ’Dogs would get all of those back in the third. Ten minutes of spirited overtime resolved nothing.

“Alberni is known for their hard work,” said Martin. “In the first period, we were outskated and outworked, plain and simple. Austin was

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW Friday, Nov. 3 Merritt 6 Victoria 0 The Cents showed no signs of bus legs in this one, scoring four times in the first period and never looking back. Most impressive was a three-goal outburst in a span of 37 seconds, and the 32-save performance of Jake Berger in recording his first shutout of the season.

There was great distribution, with six different Merritt scorers and 11 players recording points. Leading the parade was Brendan Schneider with a trio of assists, and Matt Kopperud with the Gordie Howe hat trick — a goal, an assist and a fight.

Saturday, Nov. 4 Merritt 3 Alberni Valley 3 (overtime) The Merritt Centennials’ Henry Cleghorn rejoices after his third-period, shorthanded goal against the Surrey Eagles on Sunday put his team ahead 4-3. The Cents would hang on to win 5-4, and earn five of a possible six points from their three-game weekend road trip. Photo courtesy of Garrett James Photography

outstanding. Both he and Jake (the night before) were really good at reading the play, and making good first saves.”

Martin said his team had only themselves to blame for the Bulldogs’ comeback.

“We basically scored three goals on ourselves — two deflections and a giveaway’” he said.

Sunday’s final game, on Surrey’s Olympicsized ice, was definitely a grind for Merritt. The Centennials fell behind early but hung in there.

By the end of the first period, Merritt had rebounded to take a 3-2 lead. They went on to win 5-4. “[Surrey] scored on the powerplay in the first two minutes of

the game and got the early momentum,” said Martin. “Fortunately, we were able to respond.”

In all three weekend games, Merritt scored at least once on the powerplay, and in two of the three outings, the Cents tallied while shorthanded.

“We make it a goal every game to win the special teams’ match-up,” said Martin.

As for why the Cents are consistently in every game in recent weeks, and steadily picking up wins, Martin said, “The guys are very competitive. They’re challenging each other for ice time, and just taking a lot of pride in what they’re doing.”

Martin had special

New netminder Austin Roden was impressive in his first start as a Centennial, stopping 33 of 36 shots in 70 minutes of action. It was the team in front of him that let this one get away, surrendering a 3-0 lead in the third period, and failing to put home the game winner in 10 minutes of nailbiting overtime.

There were positives — the powerplay went two-for-three, and Zach Zorn scored Merritt’s sixth shorthanded goal of the season. An interesting sidebar — going the distance in net for the Bulldogs was former Centennial Colton Lancaster.

praise for 20-year-old forward Zach Zorn. The native of Yellowknife had a goal in each of the three games, including a shorthanded marker against Alberni Valley and the eventual game winner in Surrey.

Sunday, Nov. 5 “Zach is just so Merritt 5 Surrey 4 strong,” said Martin. “If he gets an opposing playThis was the grittiest Cents’ effort of the er in trouble in their own weekend, as they battled back from an early end, that player is going 2-0 deficit, went aheadLEGACY 5-3, and then hung to lose every time.” on for the win.

Veteran 20-year-olds Henry Merritt has just LEGACY Cleghorn, Zack Zorn and Tyrell Buckley really LEGACY one game this coming led by example — Clegs scoring twice (once weekend — on the road shorthanded) and adding an assist, Zorno putagainst the Silverbacks ting home the no-look game winner (from at the Shaw Centre in his knees no less), and Bucks adding another Salmon Arm. rock-solid performance on the blueline. On “It’ll be our third time a weekend when the weather was no friend, in that arena this seathe Centennials depth on this road trip really son,” said Martin. “We’ll showed, with no fewer than 16 different players know what to expect, picking up one or more points. and should be ready to play.”

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SPORTS WOMEN’S CURLING

Sanders rink wins ladies’ bonspiel Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

It was a bit of a revolving door for the Shelley Sanders rink on the weekend, but somehow the team prevailed and came away the winner of the 2017 ladies bonspiel, held at the Merritt Curling Centre.

The Sanders foursome edged the Jenny McDonald rink in an exciting ‘A’ final on Sunday afternoon that went to an extra end.

On a good day (or night), the Sanders’ rink is comprised of skip Shelley Sanders, Joan Robinson, Sue Kerr, Sharon Lively and Dr. Liz Ladyman.

The members rotate in and out of the lineup throughout the season, depending on health and life’s other commitments.

When Lively fell ill (Is that an oxymoron?) Friday night after just one game, and Ladyman had to leave for a conference at the coast on Saturday, suddenly the Sanders’ quartet plus one was down to a threesome.

To the rescue came fellow Merritt curler Lorna Latremouille, who played as a fourth on the Sanders’ team for the duration of the weekend and skipped her own rink in the bonspiel.

“Everybody played really well,” said Robinson. “We just kept switching around positions depending on who was playing at the time.

Shelley even threw third at one point.”

Robinson described the final as a “neck-andneck battle” all the way.

“We’d score one,

they’d score one.

Fortunately, we had the hammer (last rock) in the extra end.”

En route to the ‘A’ final, the Sanders rink also defeated the Diane Twan foursome and the Janice Ellingsen quartet.

Winner of the ‘B’ final was the Susan Newton rink, while the ‘C’ final went to the Monica Tenisch rink.

A total of 10 rinks took part in this year’s bonspiel, including one from Princeton. The event is sponsored by Black’s Pharmacy and Doctors’ Eyecare.

A very successful ‘Boutique Vendors’ event was held in conjunction with this year’s ladies’ bonspiel, with 11 local home-based businesses in attendance, displaying their products and services.

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MSS runner does well at B.C. championships

Merritt Secondary School runner Lexus Thomas (right) made quite an impression in her first appearance at the B.C. high school cross-country championships at Jericho Beach in Vancouver on the weekend.

Competing in the junior girls’ division, the 14-year-old Grade 9 student at MSS placed 54th overall out of a crowded field of 249 competitors (above) from around the province.

Thomas, who has another year of junior eligibility, toured the 4.8-kilometre course in a very respectable time of 20 minutes and 11 seconds, just over two minutes back of the winner, Anna Maslechko from West Point Grey.

“It was a difficult event, especially the start,” said Thomas. “There were just so many girls. It made it really hard to get to the front.

I ended up starting near the back, and had to work my way up. At the end, I sprinted and caught a couple of other girls.”

The weather conditions were challenging, too, said Thomas. “It was very chilly, and it was trying to snow at the beginning.”

Thomas’s running potential is enormous.

She currently trains just two to three times a week. In the spring, she competes in track and field. She is also an accomplished equestrian rider. If she can find the time, she’d like to play high school basketball again this winter. Photos contributed

(Above) The Shelley Sanders rink, winners of the ‘A’ event at the ladies’ bonspiel on the weekend. (Left to right) Joan Robinson, Shelley Sanders, Lorna Latremouille, Sue Kerr.

Missing: Sharlene Lively, Lis Ladyman.

(Left) The Sue Newton rink, winners of the ‘B’ event. (Left to right) Sara Martin, Clara Irwin, Susan Newton, Josée Warren, Janine Vernon.

(Lower left) The Monika Tenisch rink, winners of the ‘C’ event. (Left to right) Monica Tenisch, Jane Wowchuk, Carol DeSimone, Wendy Stone.

Photos courtesy of Darlene Gellrich

(Top left) Appropriately-named Wendy Stone of the Monika Tenisch rink gets set in the hack to throw a rock during action at the ladies’ curling bonspiel on Saturday. (Above) Skip Shelley Sanders stretches out in her delivery during preliminary play.

Her foursome would go on to win the ‘A’ final on Sunday over the Jenny McDonald foursome. (Bottom left) Sweepers Susan Kell (left) and Vicky Groves work the brooms for the Janice Ellingsen rink. Ian Webster/Herald and courtesy of Darlene Gellrich

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Peewee rec tournament will highlight busy weekend The Merritt Joco Transport and Ultimate Hockey & Skate Ltd. peewee recreation teams will be hosting an eight-team tournament this weekend. Visiting teams will be attending from Semiahmoo (White Rock), Langley, Surrey, Chilliwack and Abbotsford.

Round robin games take place on Friday and Saturday, and the championship games on Sunday.

The Ultimate Hockey peewee team plays its round robin games at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, and at 8:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, while the Joco Transport team plays all three of its round robin games on Saturday at 7 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. All six games are at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

The Joco team tuned up for its home tournament with a pair of home games this past weekend.

On Saturday, Simon Cisco had both goals in his team’s 10-2 loss to Chase. Colton Ferris was credited with the lone assist. On Sunday, the Merritt team rebounded to beat Lillooet 3-1. Isaac Asselstine, Noah Lara and Brysen Pinyon each had goals, while Ferris picked up another assist along with Lara.

The Ultimate team was also in action on the weekend, playing one game at home and one on the road. Saturday, the team lost 5-2 to the ThompsonOkanagan Warriors at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Wade Rauch and Kolton Wekking had the goals for Merritt, while Owen Bateson and Linden Munson contributed assists.

On Sunday, a short-staffed Ultimate Hockey team traveled to Chase and lost 16-1. The lone scorer for the Nicola Valley side was River Anderson.

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Bantam Rec The Alpha Design bantams lost once and tied once in their pair of weekend games.

On Saturday, the local team was edged 4-3 on home ice by Chase. Merritt scorers were Taylor Shackelly, Cameron Nicholls and Bianca Cavaliere.

Assists were awarded to Graycin Nicholls and Beau Paterson.

On Sunday, it was a showdown between the Alpha Design team and Merritt’s other bantam rec squad, sponsored by Murray GM. The two sides battled to a 2-2 draw. Marksmen for the Alpha side were Reese Paterson from Cortez Charters, and

Merritt youngster wins prestigious award

Simon Cisco (above) and the rest of his Joco Transport peewee rec teammates, and the Ultimate Hockey & Skate Ltd. team (also from Merritt) will be hosting an eight-team tournament on the weekend. Ian Webster/Herald

Cavaliere from Shackelly. Both Murray GM goals were scored by Sajjin Lali, with one assist by Korben Blachford.

Atom Development The Fountain Tire atoms hosted Sicamous on Saturday and fell to the Warriors 12-6.

Scoring for Merritt were Cayden Bergstrom (2), Luke Sowpal (2), Landon Weimer and Gavin Mouland. Picking up assists were Carson Mouland (2), Bergstrom and Shane Charters-Jones.

Peewee Rep The Ramada peewees entertained Revelstoke in a weekend doubleheader.

On Saturday, the Jr. Cents got a three-goal performance from Gavin Shackelly in a hard-fought 7-5 win. Other Merritt goal-getters were Brayden McRae Chillihitzia (2), Lucas Schmid and Jalen McRae. Assists were given to Schmid (2), J. McRae (2), Carter Shackelly, Karson Peat, Austyn Streek and Rylan Falcone.

Sunday’s game was more one-sided, with the Ramada team prevailing 9-4. Schmid paced the attack with five goals, while Jalen McRae added a pair and garnered four assists. Other Merritt point-getters were G. Shackelly (one goal, three assists), Falcone (one goal), Peat (one assist), Streek (one assist), B.M. Chillihitzia (one assist) and Eva Galbraith (one assist). Picking up a win each in net were Nathan Van Rensburg and Nathan Willey.

Other Games This Weekend Saturday 2:15 pm Peewee Rep vs Vernon (Shulus) 4:30 pm Atom Rec vs Chase (Shulus) 5:45 pm Midget Rec vs 100 Mile (in town) Sunday 11:15 am Midget Rec vs 100 Mile (Shulus) 1:15 pm Bantam Rec vs 100 Mile (Shulus) The Merritt Herald only reports on Merritt minor hockey games and activities that the newspaper receives information about from association and team representatives.

Merritt minor hockey products Matthew Newman and Caleb Brackett are playing for the Kamloops Tier 3 bantam Blazers this season. The two boys, both students at Merritt Secondary School, travel to Kamloops three to four times a week for practices and games.

This past weekend, the Blazer bantams hosted their own tournament and finished second — losing 3-2 to Terrace in the gold-medal game.

The annual bantam tournament is called the Todd Campbell Memorial, in memory of the 15-year-old Kamloops hockey player who was tragically killed in August of 1999 in a drowning accident. Campbell died trying to save the life of a new friend, 14-year-old Jacob Befurt, as the two were swimming at Albas Provincial Park in the Seymour Arm of Shuswap Lake. Campbell was posthumously awarded the Governor General’s Award for Bravery.

Each year, at the Todd Campbell Memorial hockey tournament, members of the Campbell family in attendance select one player from the event to receive the Todd Campbell Memorial Trophy — a player who best displays dedication, sportsmanship and character while playing the game of hockey. Matthew Newman was this year’s winner of the Todd Campbell trophy (above).

Fourteen-year-old Newman felt very proud and honoured to receive the Todd Campbell Memorial Award this year. “It feels very special to be picked out from all the other kids in the tournament,” he said.

In addition to receiving a keeper plaque, Newman will also have $300 of his next season’s minor hockey fees paid for by the Campbell family. Photo contributed

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What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

Nov. 17

Merritt Centennials vs Vernon Vipers, Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 7 p.m.

Nov. 18

Merritt Centennials vs Alberni Valley Bulldogs, Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 7 p.m.

Nov. 18

Grand Pub & Grill Fundraiser, Merritt Curling Centre

Nov. 28

Regular indoor pickleball starts at the Civic Centre: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 9

Turkeyspiel, Merritt Curling Centre; teams still being accepted; register at wwww.merrittcurling.ca

Jan. 12-14

Men’s Bonspiel, Merritt Curling Centre

March 2-4

Mixed Bonspiel, Merritt Curling Centre

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COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY

Join us Thursday-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 NVAC check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com Or call 250-378-6515 or 250-315-3437.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

is a shoe box drive that started in 1993. Shoe boxes are distributed to children around the world regardless of gender, race or religion. Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children. It is one way to remind children suffering as a result of war, poverty, famine, disease and disaster that they are loved and not forgotten. Pickup up empty box at various locations around Merritt and drop off full to Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church, 1950 Maxwell Ave., phone 250-378-950 or go to samaritanspurse.ca and click on Operation Christmas Child to find out more information. Dedication Sunday is November 12th at NVEF Church.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Get a start on your Christmas shopping in Logan Lake at the annual Christmas Craft Chaos. Nov. 18th at the Logan lake Elementary School from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., the WHY will have their bake sale, a concession by the Lions, door prizes and more. For more information or to book a table contact Val at 250-523-9020 or vmcephas@telus.net

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Bring a favourite dish from your native country and share with others about your ancestry. Everyone welcome, come join us. Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m.. The Family History Centre will be open that evening from 6 - 9 p.m..

On Saturday, Dec. 2 form 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. come down to the Navy League Hall to check out our craft fair. If you require further information or would like to book a table please call Noreen at 250-378-6788.

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

The Red Cross is in need of volunteers. We are located in the hospital basement. Open on Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 10 am - noon. Volunteers are needed for two hours weeks on any of the days. If you can help, visit us or call 250-378-3269.

MERRITT SENIOR CURLING starting up in October 2017 Mondays and Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. new curlers welcome contact Lucy 250-378-7638

THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF CANADA Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chap.m.an Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Pete Ratzlaff at 250378-4199 for more information.

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTER’S GUILD

Meets on the first and third Thursday of every month.

Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at 1721 Coldwater Avenue.

For more information, call Sharon at 250-315-2340

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

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MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 10:00 a.m., cribbage 1:30 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 curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. floor and table shuffleboard.

Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. We also have a games room that has a pool table, snooker table, shuffleboard table, a small library consisting of books, puzzles and DVD’s. We have just upgraded our horseshoe pits. This is available anytime the Center is open.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2451 Spring Bank Ave. Family History Centre open every Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m.. For more information call Al Thompson at 250-212-9868.

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Saturday, November 11, 2017

HONOURING NATIVE VETERANS Parade will assemble at the Shulus Anglican Church at 9:45 a.m. with the parade starting at 10:15 a.m. and finishing at the Shulus Cenotaph located at the Lower Nicola Shulus Roman Catholic Church with the wreath laying ceremony to follow.

At 11 a.m. a moment of silence will be observed by those present. Everyone is then invited to the Shulus Community Hall for a luncheon.

MERRITT LEGION REMEMBERS Ceremony begins at 10:15 a.m. at the Civic Centre.

10:45 march out to the cenotaph.

11:00 a.m. - 2 minute silence Laying of Wreaths after Pipers Lament.

Everyone is then invited to the Legion for an open house and light refreshments. Veterans needing a ride please phone the Legion at 250-378-5631.

In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders Fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppie grow In Flanders Fields.

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t was a brisk late October morning in the empty parking lot surrounding the Merritt Cenotaph, when Mo Dixon pinned the first poppies of 2017 to Gordon and Catherine Pooley’s lapels.

There was no fanfare, no playing of pomp and circumstance. Only a pair of parents, humbled by the solemn occasion, but nonetheless beaming with pride at the thought of their twin sons — Hayden and Court Pooley — who are well on their way to becoming commissioned officers in the Royal Canadian Navy.

Every year, the Royal Canadian Legion’s Branch 96 awards the first poppy of the season to a military veteran or family with roots in the Nicola Valley.

This year’s recipients come from a family with a rich tradition of military service, and deep roots in the region.

Hayden and Court Pooley’s great-grandfather, Bartle Dodding, enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War, explained Gordon.

His service record lists his occupation as a farmer and a millman, who was born in Lancaster, England but lived in Lower Nicola.

“My father, Bill Pooley, he lusted to serve — he was 19 when the Second World War came about,” said Gordon. “But he was deemed essential, he couldn’t go. It broke his heart for his whole life.”

“They were ranchers, so they had to stay behind for food,” added Catherine.

But nothing was going

Mo Dixon of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 96 pinned the season’s first poppies to Catherine and Gordon Pooley. (Right) Lance Corporal Bartle Dodding, the great grandfather of Hayden and Court Pooley, served in WWI. Cole Wagner/ Herald and contirbuted

to stop another generation of Pooley boys from serving their country.

A month after accepting their diplomas at Merritt Secondary School in 2010, the twins shipped off to basic training.

Following the completion of basic training, the twins were placed into electrical and mechanical engineering programs at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s, explained Catherine.

Proving themselves to be a quick study, the boys achieved their diplomas and were placed aboard the HMSC Calgary to complete their apprenticeships as WENG (Weapons and engineering) technicians.

Thanks in part to their top grades, and their will-

ingness to say “yes” to any challenge, the boys were selected to become commissioned officers, said Gordon.

“That means, ‘We offer you a job in manage-

We hold dear to us the efforts and sacrifices our heroes have made, that an appreciation of the values they fought for will live on in all Canadians.

ment — a commission. In exchange for that, we’ll give you a degree in anything you want,’” he explained.

“Now they are back at the University of Victoria, both studying economics.”

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Naval Cadet Hayden Pooley and Naval Cadet Court Pooley. Photo courtesy of the Pooley family

Now 25-years-old, both Hayden and Court Pooley have two more years of study before they enter the MARS — Marine Surface and Sub-Surface — officer training program.

But while their sons’ remarkable achievements have filled the Pooley parents with pride, it is clear that both parents see their service as more than just a rewarding career path.

“My tagline for them has always been: Hayden and Court entered the service from the Nicola Valley,” said Gordon.

“Hayden and Court now

feel like they can go anywhere in Canada and within a 100 miles, they have a friend. They’ve met some-

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a good place out there,’” elaborated Catherine.

With Remembrance Day approaching, and the

‘Hayden and Court entered the service from the Nicola Valley.’

one, they’ve met a family — they’ve met people from all over the world, and they’ve said ‘You know what? It’s

— GORDON POOLEY names of fellow Nicola Valley soldiers long since passed inscribed on the cenotaph behind them,

both Pooleys understand what it means to be a military family — but said they wouldn’t change a thing about their sons’ attitude and willingness to dive into a challenge.

“As a mother, it was the hardest thing in the world to let them go. To trust. And now, I cannot believe what they would have missed if I hadn’t.

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his year marks the first Remembrance Day members of the Moyes family will be without their father Ken Moyes — a Nicola Valley veteran of the Second World War who passed away last December at the age of 93.

“We’ll be thinking of dad that day,” said his son Peter Moyes.

“In the last three or four years many people in the community would come up to me after November 11 and say that they were glad to see me with my dad, and that there’s hardly anyone from that age group left,” Peter said.

“I can’t believe he’s not going to be there,” said daughter Jayne.

Last year was the first time the soldier and long-time Legion member wasn’t able to attend the ceremony for Remembrance Day at the Merritt Cenotaph.

“Last year was, in my lifetime, the first Nov. 11 that he hasn’t been at the cenotaph,” said his son Peter.

But his family brought Remembrance Day to him that year, said Jayne, adding that they enjoyed muffins and tea at Gillis House and he watched the ceremony in Ottawa on T.V. with his grand kids.

Remembrance Day was always important to his a father, Peter recalled.

“Growing up, it was a big part of his life. There was no missing Nov. 11.

That wasn’t even on the table,” Peter said.

Recalling Remembrance Days from his childhood when the cenotaph was at the old courthouse, Peter said his father would encourage his four chil-

Ken Moyes was a sergeant with the Royal Westminister Regiment during WWII. He passed away at the age of 93 in December of 2016. Ian Webster/Herald

dren to reflect on what that day meant.

Moyes began his career in the Canadian Armed Forces in November of 1940. Canada was at war as part of the allied forces and Moyes decided to join up.

From 1940 to 1945 he served with the Royal Westminster Regiment.

“We became a motorized infantry unit in the Fifth Armoured Division,” Moyes told the Herald in an interview back in 1995.

In November of 1943 the regiment set sail for Algiers, North Africa. After a short trip by train and old First World

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War personnel carriers, Moyes set sail across the Mediterranean landed at Naples, the article stated.

“We fought there at various locations until Feb. 1945,” said Moyes, who by that time had been promoted to sergeant.

“Our first major battle was at the Melfa River. The first division broke the Hitler line there and after they broke the Hitler line we went through and formed a bridge head there.

“My best friend was killed that day,” he said.

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Remembering all those who served from the Nicola Valley in 2013 Moyes recalled the objective he had in that battle as he fought as a ground soldier alongside tanks.

“Push the enemy back,” said Moyes.

Moyes was never seriously injured during the war. The only injury he sustained was from a piece of shrapnel that struck him in the back but didn’t break the skin.

“I was just lucky more than anything,” he said in 1995.

Speaking to the Herald earlier this week, Peter and Jayne had smiles on their faces while recalling memories of their father, such as the tank he had in the garage or the memberships in the Legion he purchased for his kids — unbeknownst to them until they were called for a renewal.

One thing that inspired Peter about his dad during his childhood was his generosity towards his fellow soldiers.

“It seemed like every five years or so, one of his old army buddies, who had fallen on some hard times, would show up and the next thing you know they’re living in the basement and dad’s providing them jobs,” said Peter. “Sometimes they’d be there for a month and sometimes for a couple of years. Whatever relationship he had with his fellow regiment guys he had to be a leader to them because a lot of them showed up for his guidance over the years.”

Ken also always made sure to attend an annual reunion of the Westminster Regiment to reconnect with his fellow soldiers.

“He went every year to that,” said Jayne, adding that he only missed the past two meetings.

Like many veterans, their father didn’t speak much about his service during the war.

“I would say soldiers like my dad, definitely my dad, never talked about it,” said Jayne, adding that she learned a little bit about her his experience from her own research.

“If he ever said anything, when I tried to talk to him deeply about it, he said they were pretty scared.”

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A leader through and through, Ken became heavily involved with the Rocky Mountain Ranger cadets in the Merritt area during the 50s and 60s.

“We were proud of that and proud of him,” said Peter.

Every summer their father would attend the Rocky Mountain Rangers cadet camp in Vernon as an instructor.

Ken Moyes, who was born and raised in Merritt spent most of his life here, marrying his wife Mary of 50 years and raising a family after the war.

“The only time he was really away was during the war years,” said Peter.

He was a member off the Legion for more than 70 years, Moyes and was involved in many other organizations

including the golf course, curling rink, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce and Masons Club.

A prominent developer and real estate agent in town, Moyes was instrumental in getting mortgage lenders to approve the first mortgages in Merritt, which resulted in unprecedented growth.

Moyes received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.

Members of his family will once again be in attendance at the cenotaph this year to place a well-deserved wreath at the base of the memorial for this father, husband, soldier and community builder who called the Nicola Valley home.

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For years, Donna Jordan would read through the annual Remembrance Day section in her copy of the Merritt Herald, looking back at the names and faces of the men who served from the Nicola Valley.

And every year, when it came time to throw the paper away, a pang of guilt would wash over her — something about the act of throwing away these pictures didn’t sit right with the quilter and longtime Merritt resident.

Perhaps it had to do with the fact that her grandfather was a veteran himself — having fought in the battle of Vimy Ridge. Or maybe it was due to the fact that so many of Jordan’s friends in Merritt had grown up with parents or relatives who served — some of whom never returned home.

So this October, Jordan resolved to do something different with her copy of last year’s Remembrance Day supplement — printing the pages on cotton and sewing them into a quilt which pays respects to the deep tradition of military service in the Nicola Valley.

Representing ten days of work, the quilt features familiar faces — Ken Moyes appears in the upper left corner — as well as the story of a lesser known Nicola Valley veteran, Pte. Thomas Charters, whose name does not appear on the Merritt cenotaph.

“I put him front and centre — he’s still over there in Europe somewhere — but if his family ever goes in to [the Legion], they can see how

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important someone thought that he was,” said Jordan.

The quilt incorporates muted colours; olive and brown for the army vets, with a splash of blue in the corner to represent those who served in the navy, or the air force.

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The quilt is now on display at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 96, as Jordan donated it to the branch as a tribute to local veterans.

“They kept the war from our door, it’s because of them that we have a free country today,” said Jordan.

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The Nicola Tribal Association wants to express on behalf of all Canadians our Pride in this history.

History is important, the history about Native veterans and the place they served with honor and distinction, home and abroad in the time of war and in keeping peace.

More than 200 Canadian native soldiers were killed or died from wounds during the Second World War. Natives earned a minimum of 18 decorations for bravery in action.

They participated in every major battle and campaign. On each occasion our soldiers overcame challenges and made impressive sacrifices and contributions to help our nation restore world peace. In order to fight for our country, our Native Veterans had to give up their Native Status on top of the ultimate sacrifice.

May we bring home these historic memories of our ancestors and elders as we honor the Native Veterans today...

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Please take a moment to remember the sacrifices made by our veterans, so we could live in peace. www.theflorentine.ca

Canadians recognize Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, every 11 November at 11 a.m. It marks the end of hostilities during the First World War and an opportunity to recall all those who have served in the nation’s defence.

ARMISTICE DAY Armistice Day was inaugurated in 1919 throughout much of the British Empire, but on the second Monday in November. In 1921, the Canadian Parliament passed an Armistice Day bill to observe ceremonies on the first Monday in the week of 11 November, but this combined the event with the Thanksgiving Day holiday. For much of the 1920s, Canadians observed the date with little public

demonstration. Veterans and their families gathered in churches and around local memorials, but observances involved few other Canadians.

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Why the poppy?

Friday, November 11 - 10 am Laying of wreaths - 11 am Merritt Civic Centre Businesses, organizations and individuals wishing to purchase a wreath please call Poppy Chair, Mo Dixon at 250-378-6566 or the Legion at 250-378-5631.

The association between the poppy and war dates back to the Napoleonic wars, when a writer saw a field of poppies growing over the graves of fallen soldiers.

During the Battle of Ypres in 1915, Canadian Lt.-Col. John McCrae was inspired to write the poem In Flanders Fields on sighting the poppies growing beside a grave of a close friend who had died in battle.

The poem was a great inspiration in adopting the poppy as the Flower of Remembrance in Canada, France, the U.S., Britain and Commonwealth countries.

The first poppies were distributed in Canada in 1921.

Today the volunteer donations from the distribution of millions of poppies is an important source of revenue for the Royal Canadian Legion that goes toward helping ex-servicemen and women buy food, and obtain shelter and medical attention.

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