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To the seasons of life
Cross Country skis as art File photo KDG
An art display used skis to effect a mood during a promotion a number of years ago. Cross Country ski trails in the Nicola Valley include Kane lake with a demonstration forest and Steak lake near Lac le Juene in the Highland valley.
Steak lake is recommended for cross country ski trail maintenance quality.
On this Day: March 1st 1936
The Hoover Dam is completed.
A artisan impression of a comedy icon.
File photo KDG
The Arts Council is having their annual community show starting on February 24th and running to March 18th.
Three levels of cash prizes are available. The show is at the Old Court House Gallery, 1840
Nicola Avenue in Merritt. Hours are 4-7pm Thursday through Saturday.
February 23rd is the last day to submit an entry. A search on Facebook will give further info.
On this Day: February 23rd 1971
Melinda Messenger (Live From Studio Five ) host is born.
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The Nicola Naturalists had their speaker cancel last night ,due to sudden illness. Allen Burger showed a film in her place. People of the Feather, produced by an SFU student, it had won three international awards. “he is now an established scientist” Allen Burger.
The film did not displace the usual photos by members segment .
Members such as Murphy Shewchuck are freelance photographers, the society remains not for profit at its core
On this Day February 17th 1933
Newsweek magazine publishes for the first time.
Cooking hamburgers
for hockey
File photo KDG
The local Albert and Walter on Voght street has a new dedicated hamburger for local stops. The burger is named after a member of the local junior hockey team.
The restaurant is also having theme nights for the team on nights when they are playing in town.
No its not made out of junior hockey players, stop by and find out the distinction. It is called the Jacob and its a Berger.
On this Day: January 27th 1824
Born: Urbain Johnson Canadian farmer and legislator, in New Brunswick.
Monday evening saw use of the Voght Street rink used
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The Lacrosse court on Voght street has been used as a skating rink with some success this year. Cold weather cooperated to give a longer uptime to the facility this year.
“We are out tonight because the weather is warming Tuesday and it may be the last chance to use it.” A couple and a man with a grandson were getting ready for quiet enjoyment on the rink before show time at the Film Society showing.
The rink /court is a use at your own risk venue.
Editors note: Lacrosse is Canada’s official sport, Ice Hockey the official National Winter Sport.
On this Day: January 17th 17873
Sea Captain James Cook goes south of the Antarctic Circle.
Book sale, public library
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The local Public Library is having a fifteen minutes of fame day on January 27th 2017. Read anything for 15 minutes and tell the library about it and you will be famous for your fifteen minutes here.
The library is at 1691 Garcia street in Merritt and you can report your read at the desk or by calling at 250-378-4737.
Library self checker
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Read and report anything anywhere and anything to qualify. There is an entry in a draw for a prize included in your report.
A prize package for a library program.
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This post was constructed from published material and conversations at the local library. Literacy is a concern at all times, usage and interest is a public interest.
On this Day: January 11th 1908
The Grand Canyon is made a public monument.
Home show before opening doors, Dreams for viewing
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The feeling is awful when you lock keys inside or you wonder if the door is locked at home. There is coming available remote keypad/app/remote house locks.
there is a risk involved those that are early optors as not all situations may have been addressed, however it has been sometime since Telus and hydro have promoted the futuristic. smart homes, while some things may be less then practical it would seem that remote locking and unlocking would be an empowerment.
The lock can be operated remotely by mobile device, by keypad or by old-fashioned key. There’s the ability to set it up to lock automatically a few seconds or minutes after each time it’s closed, and friends or contractors can gain access with their own temporary keypad codes.source BC Hydro.
Before you trust Uber to drive your car perhaps it would be good to be versed in controlling your front entry to your home remotely.
On this Day: December 15th 2009
Boeings 787 Dreamliner take its first public flight.
Love to Dance
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Lizette Nel and her dance studio are displaying mood clothing from time to time. This is the latest to adore the foyer of the Old Court House Gallery, the home of The Love to Dance Studio.
The Old Court house Gallery also hosts a Christmas showing of crafty wares.
The show is on until the 23rd of December Thursday’s to Saturday’s 12- 6PM. Director Jackie Stibart.
The Old Court House is at 1840 Nicola Avenue, Merritt and offer a Royal Academy of Dance registered teacher.
On this Day: December 7th 1963
Instant replay makes its debut in organized sports broadcasting.
Merritt girl guides involved in Black Friday parade November 2016
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Happy giving back day…
Editors Note: The time for the door to door is 3-8PM on November 30th
On this Day: November 29 1965
Canada launches a space satellite Alouette 11.
Public library Merritt BC File Photo KDG
Meg Gregory is taking Deborha Merricks position as head of the local regional district library here in Merritt, Deborha’s last day is Thursday, December 8th and that afternoon between three and five there is a meet and greet and goodbye combined with coffee and baking.
Deborha is responsible for 10 libraries in the district now and will be working from Merritt.
On this Day November 18th 1963
The first push button telephone is in service.
Geo cache hidden
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Geo Cache sites are fun, when getting access to them make, take, care for hazards like wind bringing down limbs or trees. A tree in the open may be sturdier than ones recently exposed to winds. Don’t turn your back on a large tree that has not been maintained.
Tourism organizations may have done more diligence than online remote websites that rely on placing by enthusiasts.
Gold Country’s GeoTourism Program has researched sites of interest throughout the region under a variety of themes & hidden caches for you to find! Learn about each site while unearthing treasures! Use your GPS or letterbox clues to locate each cache, swap some swag, then re-hide the cache. source: https://www.geocaching.com/play/geotours/goldcountry
The site above is called Dumbo 09 and has a visitors log of 250 since 2012 the latest visit was mid October this year.
On this Day: November 8th 2011
A bright asteroid passes close to the earth, the 300 thousand kilometer distance was 0.85 moon distances away making it the on pair with asteroid 2010XC15 in 1976.
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