Category: Arts and Culture

Merritt Centennials season ended

March 17, 2014

Some one hung thier hat after the local team was out of contention. Photo: KDG

Some one hung their hat after the local team was out of contention.
Photo: KDG

The local junior hockey team the Merritt centennials are done for the season. The team lost out to Penticton in 4 straight last week . A young man and member of the team from Ohio said he was grateful that they had made the playoffs and was philosophical about not making it to the finals. He said there was a player from Spokane Washington on the team as well, implying that he didn’t feel separated or isolated on the team.

The Merritt centennials are selling season tickets for the 42 season next year, at 115 dollars it is a great way to support youth in Merritt.

Today in History: March 17th 1966

A missing hydrogen bomb ( broken arrow) is found off the coast of Spain.

Tags: BCJHL, hats, Hockey

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Wi-fi and a hair cut

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March 12, 2014

The hair dressing shop across from the Coldwater hotel, Kruse and Style, in the 1900 block of Quilchena Ave in Merritt is getting wi-fi for their customers. It is Shaw service and it complements three services across the street in the historic hotel. “Its free to my customers “said the apron adorned owner.

When asked about the city wide service that San Francisco brought in years ago her reply was ” that would be great”.

The technician said it is a Shaw service for customers on a Shaw email ; when replying to the question of password protection.

Editors note: bringing internet in and having a transponder broadcast an area around your business may have the unintended result of access after your business is closed and particularly at night. You may want to disable your transponder after business hours.

Today in history: March 12th 1993

Janet Reno becomes the first female Attorney General of the United States.

Tags: internet, wi-fi

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One dollar a stamp

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March 11, 2014

First class postage is going up at the end of the month. One dollar will get you a stamp that has no face value and is good for one first class mailing 30 grams and under. However if you buy quantities, books of 10 or more you get them for 85 cents a piece, or $8.50 cents a book of 10. Business mailings that are metered will be at 75 cents an item metered.

The price will be effective on March 31, 2014 and until then stamps with no face value will continue to be available at 66 cents and will be honored after the March 31 change.

Parcels and unaddressed add mail will not be changed.

Today in History March 11 1927

The Roxy theater opens in New York City

Tags: postage rates

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Rod and Gun Banquet

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March 5, 2014

The local rod and gun club is hosting a banquet on March 8th, for 10 dollars the public can bring a potluck item and enjoy the fellow ship of hunting enthusiasts.

Tickets are available at Ponderosa sports or at the door. Cocktails at 5:30 Merritt Seniors Center (museum)

Trophys are to be awarded

Today in history: March 5th 1872

George Westinghouse patents the air brake.

Tags: fishing, trophys

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Le Vent du Nord

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March 4, 2014

The local arts council is presenting the Juno award winning group Le Vent du Nord in their concert series March 14th athe Merritt Civic center, Come to the Cabaret.

General admission is 22 dollars, seniors students 17 dollars.

Show time is 7:30 tables can be reserved for groups of 8.

Today in history: March 4th 1917

Jeannette Rankin becomes the first female member of the US congress

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Love is all you need, Demark 2012

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February 27, 2014

The Nicola Valley Film Society is having the international film love is all you need on March 10th. Held in the NVIT lecture theater, starting at 7:30 PM.
The film PG and comes from the Tiff or Toronto International Film Circuit.
This is the last film for the societie’s season and admission is 5 dollars with a 2 dollar membership.

Today in history: February 27th 272

Constantine the Great , Roman ruler born.

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Freedom to read week

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February 20, 2014

Freedom to read week,
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The public library will be enjoying freedom to read week February 23rd to March 1st. The library often confirms their position against censorship and control of press, with posted slogans and observations. One of the events is a read-athon on February 25th.

The Thompson Nicola Regional District Library is at 1691 Garcia Street in Merritt BC. The library is open Monday through Saturday from 10:am to 5:00 PM with Tuesday and Wednesday having 3 extra evening hours till 8PM.

Today in history: February 20th 1935

The first women to set foot in Antarctica, Caroline Mikklesen from Denmark.