You are presumed to be honest and responsible without evidence to the contrary beyond a reasonable doubt… on the balance of probablilties you are justified by 51 % likelyhood.
Jerry a retired artisan and Cat operator has another reason to be at the river he collects drift wood to make art. The favorite is roots from cottonwood it “has interesting rocks and debris that adds to the interpretation of the form” says Jerry. A lampshade is overdone to Jerry but he enjoys the outings on the river, Val his beau says Jerry is a dare devil, however he is experienced in the use of the river and is responsible in all ways.
The music festival is on this weekend and river use is not an exclusive right to anyone. Enjoy your neighbour as well as the experience.
Have a great weekend KDG
On this Day: August 4th 1790
The revenue cutter service ( pre-runner to the US Coast Guard) is established.
The gasoline price is at $1.10.9 cents a liter today a day before the long week end starts. The price represents a stable driving season and a management attitude by consumers. The absence of the McMurray fire this year may have something to do with it and the Shell Station off Belshaw Avenue has not gone without supply as yet this season as was the case last season. At this writing a fuel truck is delivering there for the weekend.
The drought sign has gone up from normal meaning conditions are dryer act accordingly.
Gas buddy says that all Merritt gas stations are on price. The average price is $1.22.3 and the lowest is 94.9 in BC. Trending up…
On this Day: August 3rd 1859
The American Dental association is founded.
The Art walk and the Courthouse gallery in Merritt will have a consolidated showing of the art from the walk locations in the Old Court House Gallery in Merritt.
The wind up for the walk is on the 3rd and the combined showing will begin and run Thursday through Saturday afternoons until the end of August.
The presentation of the door prize will be at the artists reception on the 3rd.The reception will include live music and light refreshments 4:oo to 8:30 PM.
On this Day: August 1 2008
The Beijing Tianjin intercity railway goes into operation.
Windmills have been a fascination for a long time. Here is one developed by a local to power aerators and marker lights decades ago.. The local Heinz Lange was a high school shop teacher and this working model was built by his shop class…
The engineering includes heavy steel plate to give a stable platform, The creator had a difficult time in the 1980s to overcome the use of fuels in applications. Watts per meter is a concern still. Perseverance starts somewhere Today wind farms are a presence.
The Merritt area has 5 generators of f off the Connector to Kelowna that can be seen past the Elkhart turn off.. The modern ones can give power to 2500 homes.
Wind generators give five percent of the power in Ontario. The province has nearly 2500 wind turbines in 90 installations. Average output per turbine 1.94 MG.
Thanks to Murphy Shewchuck and Tom Edwards of the Nicola Valley Historical Society that installed Heinz’s “Onion” for viewing at its site on Voght street in before the Nicola River bridge in Merritt.
On this Day: July 28th 1939
The Sutton Hoo helmet is found.
Shirley Reynolds view work of displaying artisan at Secret Door Group File Photo KDG
The secret door group is having another art showing with an opening artists reception on July 28th at Brambles Bakery.
Artist this month is Cassandra Dolan, Cassandra says she makes her living with art and this month has put together the show based on what poets have said.
The shows run for 4 weeks after the opening.
On this Day: July 27th 1949
The first flight of a commercial jetliner, the Dehaviland Comet.
Thrift boxes are about the city and are convenient to drop off recyclables like kitchen were and clothing. This Value Village box is at the Pharmasave corner of Coutlee and Voght in Merritt. There is an other foundations,
(diabetes) boxes in the parking lot of Railyard Mall near Coopers.
You can save the environment a little to-day by dropping off your recyclable clothing and kitchen ware today when you go shopping.
On this Day: July 26th 1936
Edward the 8th dedicates the Vimy Memorial, before his abdication.
The next big music event here is The annual rocking on the River festival coming the weekend of August 3rd to 6th. The annual country music get down will see Aaron Pritchard and Crystal Shawanda iand others in the line up.
Have a great weekend save power by gong to the beach
The beaches in British Columbia are guaranteed to satisfy every type of beach lover. Kayaking, surfing and sailing are all popular on the shores of the Salish Sea. These activities are all accessible to residents of BC’s largest city, Vancouver. BC hosts many breathtaking ocean beaches on its mainland as well as its islands (Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, Haida Gwaii). From long sandy beaches to aquamarine waters, some areas of this province can make you feel like you are on holiday in the tropics.
There are many warm freshwater lakes in inland BC. These lakes feature stunning scenery and are perfect for recreational water use. Both sandy and rocky beaches can be found. You’ll find breathtaking views of BC’s mountainous regions, including the Canadian Rockies and Coast Mountains.
Water temperatures can be cool in the ocean and the province’s northern lakes. Nevertheless, hot temperatures in July and August mean that being by the water offers some much needed refreshment. Many of the province’s beaches also offer pristine natural areas and sparkling clean water, the pinnacle of a perfect beach experience.
Some of BC’s best known lakes include:
Okanagan Lake: known for its warm waters and sunny days.
Joffre Lakes: glacier lakes famous for their turquoise waters which are surrounded by beautiful glacial-capped mountains.
Sasamat lake: a beautiful, white sandy beach and one of the warmest lakes you’ll find in the province. Source Swim Guide.org
Editors Note: An air quality alert was issued for the Nicola Valley July 8th 9:26 AM
On this Day: July 7th 1916
The New Zealand Labour Party is formed in Wellington NZ.
The Dog Show happened in Merritt they had seven class’s the Karelian Bear Dog won best working dog.( used by the US Ranger service for dealing with bears) source.
The press box at the entrance to the music festival grounds now used by many organizers in Merritt ,File Photo KDG
There were a couple of young men picking up tables from the arena downtown on Tuesday. They are setting up for the July 7th Bass Coast concert here in Merritt.
The electronic music festival is for millennials according to the two . They then qualified that there is a mix of ages and people who attend.
This is the 9th annual for the concert held on the music festival site south of Merritt.
The artists include: 1800 Haightstreet, Electric Café, and Abstrakt Sonance and others.
On this Day: July 5th 1954
The BBC broadcasts its first TV program.
Art displayed at the Baillie house File Photo. KDG
Local Art
The local Chamber is having its annual Art Walk again this summer. Starting on July fourth and running the length of July, local artists are having their art in local business places.
A limited number of bracelets will be available on the 4rth for 5 dollars at the Chamber office on Voght street. A bead will be at participating business’s, complete the bracelet and you can enter a draw.
Local Gale Simpsons art is available for viewing at the Merritt Desert Lobby Inn at this writing.
On this Day: June 27th 1750
General Wolfe begins his assault on French Canada.
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