To the seasons of life
A curb to sidewalk concrete
entrance is poured, with feeling slots for the blind.
Photo KDG
A worker at the city says that the slots on this concrete are 150 Millimetres apart to accommodate blind feeling the way off the walk. He says there are pre-existing non conforming ones that don’t have them. So now you know and you can watch out for the struggling blind.
On this day: September 2nd 1859
A solar storm causes disruption in electrical transmission.
A prize package for a library program.
file Photo KDG
I love Book club, with Susan Newton Thursday November 19th, 6 PM
There are other programs for youth inquire at the Desk or 250-378 4737. registration is asked for ,space is limited.
On this day: August 27th 410
The sacking of Rome, the eternal city by the Visigoths ends after 3 days.
GM dealer sale event
On this day: August 26th 1977
The French Language Charter is proclaimed by the Quebec Legislature.
A local bakery has advice for walk ins, sign boards are popular but have some concerns have good insurance for windy days.
Life is short
Good advice if you can do it (enjoy it while you can).
Photo KDG
On this day August 21st 1897
The Oldsmobile car company is founded
Box car off Midday Valley road.
file Photo KDG
The area now occupied by the 270 million dollar Merritt Green energy project had this lone box car sitting on it until construction.
Landed immigrants, labourers were once employed to load these things with dimensional lumber by hand. Automation dramatically changed the dynamics of this industry from a few decades ago.
We are on a course that does not allow for going back to that…
On this Day August 20th 1866
United States President Andrew Johnson declares the Civil War over.
Motor cycles tour through Merritt often….File photo KDG
Merritt has three freeway options going by as well as a number of undivided highways with corners and easy pull off at lakes and rivers. These routes are sometimes preferred by groups of motorcycle enthusiasts.
A group of international firemen were coming into town on highway 8 from the Fraser canyon on the weekend enjoying the alternate route. They were planning on continuing to Kamloops on 5A and stopping at the historic Quilchena Hotel on Nicola lake.
Watch out for deer they can be devastating to a MC.
On this Day: August 19th 1989
Radio Caroline an offshore (pirate) radio station is raided by interested governments.
Dan Albas no longer MP for Merritt since August election writ dropped.
Photo: KDG
The 2015 election sees a boundary change that brings Merritt in with West Kelowna and Dan Albas home town of Penticton a different riding.
As of today there are no candidates registered or confirmed with elections Canada for our new riding (Central Okanagan Nicola.) Nomination ends September 28th with a list of candidates coming September 30th for the October 19th vote.
On this Day: August 13th 2010
A refuge ship carrying hundreds of Tamil refugees docks at Canadian Forces navel Base Esquimalt on Vancouver Island.
EV reserved parking
Photo KDG
On this day: August 12th 30 BC
Cleopatra the seventh makes an Asp of her self ending her life.
Nissan leaf at the 70 amp charger at city hall.
Photo KDG
A Nissan Leaf is seen to be taking a charge at one of the two 70 amp chargers at the city hall. The car was being transferred from a car dealer in the US to Alberta under a 30 day temporary operation permit.
At this writing the 500 amp DC charger across the street is sporting a Greenlot id. the ID is 33013 and a phone number 855-900-7584.: http://greenlots.com/about/ Green lots has a mobile app for access to info and
The organization says that subscription based charging was discouraging people. It appears that they are mapping for the local BC Hydro 500 amp charger. :http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/west-coasts-green-highway-gets-a-boost-with-more-charging-stations-for-electric-cars/article15153747/
There are six public chargers here in Merritt. There are an estimated 700 EVs in the province. PP
On this day: August 6th 2012
Nasa’s Curiosity Rover lands on Mars
The press is saying that there will be an election call on the weekend making a possible 77 day writ period leading up to the vote. The fixed election date on October 19th.That will be the longest election in Canada’s history a full month longer then the last one. This will, in our view ,give time for a lot of public transportation and public engagement of individual candidates. A lot of work and a challenges to keep parties on message, and responsive to voters.
There are some significant topics to discuss in energy, international involvement, domestic oil concerns, Senate etc. A town hall,style election is most likely the best way to accommodate these things. The stump should be low and the mandate charged with input.
One person one vote needs to be reinforced, as well as responsiveness after decades of international strife and engagements in huge issues a home-coming call would be refreshing.
On this day: July 31th 1970
Black Tot Day, rum rations stop in the Royal Navy
Neary half a century on this car is not out of place in shows or on the street.
Photo KDG
The Nicola Valley cruisers had a car show for their classic cars on the past weekend. This Chevy product was part of it. Sam Roline said his grandmother purchased it from the local GM Dealer in 1966. The new car was inherited by Sam in 1988 and was a source of pride for him in the cruisers show.
Sam Roline is the partner to two term Mayor Susan Roline an other person with deep roots in the Nicola Valley and the interior of British Columbia.
The Nicola Valley cruisers president is Jack Cross. http://www.merritt.ca/events/nicola-valley-cruisers-show-and-shine-car-show
On this day: July 30th 1966
Wembley England sees England defeat West Germany for the 1966 FIFA world cup.
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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