To the seasons of life
Have a great weekend!
The community college NVIT has placed gender neutral signs on the facilities next to the library refit. The slide in signage says ” rest room ” and joins Starbucks down the hill from them and others as first come first serve cans.
There is no connection to the fact that the Alberta Legislature elected an historic half and half gender mix in the election this week.
On this Day: May 8th 1990
The World Health Organization confirms the eradication of small pox.
A marker tells the place where a young a man was murdered and his body left in Voght park, the site of the Merritt Country run to promote diversion, for youngsters at risk…..
On June 14th the annual country fun run will take place. Starting a 8am, at Voght park in Merritt the event is a jump rope for heart endorsed event.The run is the 6th annual and it raises money to fight deprivation for children for activities like organized ball and hockey.
The MCR has grown to include over 350 registrations, 100 volunteers and well over 100 spectators. The race distances include Twice Around the Track, and a 5K, 10K and a 21.1K.
Merritt is located in the sunny Nicola Valley and conveniently accessed from Vancouver, Kelowna or Kamloops. Merritt’s rolling hills and cattle ranches, resort lodgings and fishing lakes combine a rich culture and history with outdoor adventure. Great location and wonderful climate are just two reasons to make Merritt a running destination or even a “runcation” for runners of all ages.
We are a registered non-profit society, and all profits from this race go directly to the local Jump Start program (of which Canadian Tire matches our donation dollar for dollar).
FMI:http://www.merrittcountryrun.ca/
On this Day: May 6th 1989
Coaster wars begins with the construction of a two hundred foot ride at Ceder Point, Sandusky Ohio.
This lady was demonstrating with a man about smart meters October 4 /12
not every one has confidence in the law to cooperate for a picture. Photo KDG
The local library ahs moved their talk on senior services to June 18th from the previous date in May. The talk is at 1 pm and is hosted by the TNRD library. : https://kevingriffiths.wordpress.com/?s=library+speakers
On this day: April 30th 1907
Honolulu Hawaii becomes and independent City.
X mens Wolverine Photo KDG
This film is pure entertainment for Sci- Fi bunch, Hugh Jackman gives a great performance in playing a mutant used by government. When he tries to escape his duty he does it by going home to Canada and working as a $18,500 dollar a year logger,and when found his reply to his countries’ call by is” I am a Canadian.”
Rates : good for entertainment.
On this Day: April 25th 2005
Snuppy becomes the first cloned dog:
Nest gone
Photo KDG
On this Day: April 22 1977
Fiber optic cable is used for the first time in telephone transmission:
The annual community art show is on this weekend, Friday and Saturday 10 to 4 , at the Old Court House Gallery, 1840 Nicola Avenue.
On this Day, April 17th 1937:
Daffy Ducks first appearance in a film.
Al from Williams Lake BC bought a new Tesla S and was taking it home on Wednesday, he stopped here in Merritt for a charge with his wife of 55 years. ” I think that I could be the most northerly Tesla owner in BC” he said as he reminisced about a career as an electrician at the Gibraltar Mine outside Williams lake. It lead right to an interest in owning an electric car, he said. I worked on diesel electic haul trucks at the mine.
A new Tesla S going to a home in Williams Lake BC Photo KDG
On this Day: April 16th 73
Masada falls to the Romans after a siege.
The local lawn bowling association will be open for the season May 1st.Joe Geil from the group says the 7 o’clock evening activity is on Sundays , Tuesdays and Thursdays,at the grounds on Merritt ave behind the Desert Inn. The first three times are free two and a half dollars a time after that.
The facility also has overhead lights and a lounging area.
On this day: April 10th 1970
Paul Macartney leaves the Beetles.
Good luck to all the artisans of Merritt.
The annual community art show is on again this year with an artists reception on April 10th,5-7 pm at he Old Court House Gallery here in Merritt.
On this Day: April 9th 1967 The first Boeing 737-100 goes into service.
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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