Feasting is better with freinds and family….
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ON this day September 6th 1803
John Dalton begins using symbols for various atoms.
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The local Credit Union insurance boss Jennifer ,is a professed long term cow person and has decorated the Voght street office with the wares of a wrangler in preparation for the Pro rodeo weekend here.
The electrical outlet has nothing to do with the operation of the saddle.
On this Day: September 1st 1836
Walla Walla Washington gets its first English speaking settler, Narcissa Whitman. She is one of the first to cross ,the Rocky Mountains, going west as a settler.
Cooking hamburgers
for hockey
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Junior A hockey camp is on in Merritt 44 young men are trying for 22 spots for the 2016/17 season for the Merritt Centennials BCHL hockey team.
The team is the oldest franchise in the league and has may professional players coming from its operations including Ed Beers and Paul Kruse. A pre camp was held in June in Abbotsford inviting 15 – 19 year olds to try out.
The over 4 decades of hockey in Merritt has also produced serious support including a booster club, media support and a committed fan base .The team didn’t make the playoffs last season.
Merritt Hockey selling season tickets at the Granite and Voght office.
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On this Day: August 25th 2012
Voyager 1 enters interstellar space.
Hand watering at any time or day.
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Watering restrictions remain as last year despite drought conditions from last summer. A debate earlier this year saw further restrictions deemed not necessary. Restrictions are published at Merritt.ca and remain in effect through September.
Basic Sprinklers
6 am to 8 am & 7 pm to 10 pmEven addresses: Monday, Wednesday & FridayOdd addresses: Tuesday, Thursday & SaturdayAutomatic SprinklersMidnight to 4 amEven addresses: Monday, Wednesday & FridayOdd addresses: Tuesday, Thursday & SaturdayPlease note there is no sprinkling on Sunday.Violations may result in a $50 fine for each offence.For further information please call (250) 378-8628 source Merritt.ca
Voluntary conservation is always welcome and a sign showing conditions is on the right going up the hill North leaving Merritt.
Water table level as of end of July/16
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On this Day: August 19th 1932
The first all American soap box derby is run.
Grinding stone abandoned
but still working in a river dike
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On this Day: August 17th 1907
Pikes Place Market opens in Seattle.
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The British Columbia Youth Ambassadors had their event on the weekend giving title to three new youth for a year. The 2016/17 Ambassadors came from Lake Cowichan, Ladysmith and Quesnel.
More info is available at their website bcambassador.com
On this Day: August 16th 2008
The Trump international hotel and residence is topped at 423 meters in Chicago.
Where would ranch’s be without horses
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Corn grown in the Nicola Valley Photo KDG
A little home on the range went to feedlots….
The Nicola Valley Ranch Rodeo, the other rodeo is being advertised for the 27th of August at the Rodeo grounds south of Merritt. Merritt has had a labour day weekend rodeo for 58 years including the one coming up on the 3rd and 4th of September.
Merritt area has had many small rodeos at ranch’s and reserves over time. there was once a suicide run on a very step hill at the Upper Nicola Bands Douglas Lake reserve. It was discontinued because of injury and the possibility of cruelty to horses.
The rodeo bunch are civilized here now however an event can still become tragic if not properly managed. Merritt has produced clowns to manage bulls in riding events.
People like Bob Barker from the price is right have been instrumental in making change to attitudes that may effect stock and the way people perceive responsibility to them. Hollywood has also softened toward the use of livestock in movies. We invite the public to take an interest in the Nicola Valleys animals husbandry and attitudes that actions generate.
Local horses up for weather
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The ranch rodeo is advertised as free admission and an 8:30 AM start on the 27th. The pro rodeo on the long weekend is a prize granting event; info is available at: http://nicolavalleyprorodeo.com/
On this Day: August 11th 1968
The final steam powered train operates on British rail.
No seat? File photo KDG
This person was in the restaurant or the pub, was the seat removed for theft prevention…
Bicycle theft is a common crime committed commonly in cities, areas with high population, as well as on college campuses. According to the Police Department at the University of Colorado Boulder, it was found that most of the bicycle thefts that occurred were due to bikes being unlocked, improperly locked, or locked with devices such as a lightweight cable or low-quality U-lock devices.
One can prevent bicycle theft by avoiding using bicycles with quick release wheels, as these are easy for anyone to take off without the use of any tools. Furthermore, one should use a strong U-lock to secure their bike. One should only lock their bike to sturdy structures and should not leave the bike in one place for too long.
The way in which the bike is locked to the structure is also important. It is important that a wheel and the frame of the bike is locked to a structure so that one’s wheel isn’t stolen and left with only the bike. Source Wikipedia
On this Day: August 10th 1948
Candid Camera premieres on Television.
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There are walking trails near the river here in Merritt. King your friend from to being hot in cars!
Hyperthermia is elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation that occurs when a body produces or absorbs more heat than it dissipates. Extreme temperature elevation then becomes a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment to prevent disability or death.
On this day: August 10th 1899
The Norwegian football team Viking FK is formed.
On this day: August 3rd 1852
The universities of Harvard and Yale have the first American intercollegiate boat race, giving Harvard a win in a boat race.
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The rocking river music festival is on this weekend with president and performer Ken Hess with the eight ball. The festival is at the former Merritt Mountain Festival grounds.
There are some new glass cases at the Canadian Country Hall of Fame on Quilchena Avenue, downtown Merritt; they include clothing from some lessor known artists from eastern Canada, as well as famous ones.
The availability of tickets have never been a problem in the past for any event.\, held at the grounds in Merritt. Local volunteers are being used at the site including Chamber of Commerce ones.
A pop up store organized by 5 local artists is also at the CCMH of Fame.
Two minors enjoying the local river down stream from the music festival site a few years ago and around the 1st of July Photo KDG
On this day: July 28th 1935
The B-17 flying fortress bomber takes to the air for the first time.
With receivers like these you wonder why they are not above us in the food chain
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A leash for dogs gives comfort and safety for your pet and the persons out walking or going about their business.
Merritt BC has an off leash park for dogs to run and frolic. The park is located behind the city recycle, near the open space of Voght park. There are paved walking trails that can be picked up and at a number of locations in town they go by the park and along the Nicola river. The river is expressly beautiful at this time of year with sand bars and some deep clean pools.
Bags are available at the transition points of the walking trails for picking up after your pet, and there is parking at the off lease park for some cars.
There is also a bike park available off the walking trail as it comes out of central park by the RCMP station.
Trail maps are available for free at the downtown tourist info center at 2202 Voght street across from city hall.
Photo of bike park upgrade
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On this Day: July 27th 1054
Siward of Northcumberland invades Scotland and defeats Macbeth somewhere near the firth of forth.
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