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Gliders

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October 1, 2015

Glider activity Merritt BC
Photo KDG

There have been a couple of days this week when gliders were seen in the skies above Merritt. Gliders are mostly used for recreational purposes,however they can be used for military as well as commercial activities in hostile places.

Learning to soar is one of the least expensive ways to learn to fly. The gliders are club-owned and are simple to maintain, compared to powered aircraft. Because fuel is only consumed during the launch, the cost of flying a glider is much lower per-hour than flying a motorized aircraft. Training costs are kept low because our instructors are unpaid volunteers who simply enjoy the rewards of introducing new people to the joy of soaring. At a gliding club, everyone pitches in to hel

source:http://www.sac.ca/website/index.php/fr/home-all/learning-to-soar

On this day: October 1st 1908

The Ford Model T is marketed for $825 dollars USD

Tags: aircraft, gliders. flying, Merritt, soaring

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TGIF-Eclipse

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September 25, 2015

Moon rising
File photo: KDG

The total lunar eclipse this weekend coincides with the end of the….. nomination period for the federal election. Elections Canada will publish all registered candidates on Sept 30th.

Update:

In the US, Canada, and Central and South America, this rare Total Lunar Eclipse of a Supermoon will begin on the evening of September 27, 2015. In Europe, South/East Asia, Africa, the Arctic, and in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans it starts after midnight on September 28, 2015.

Also called a Blood Moon this eclipse will last for about 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Is this Total Lunar Eclipse visible in Kamloops? source: http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2015-september-28

On this Day: September 25th 1890

The US, Sequoia National park is established.

Tags: Parks

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TGIF-Scrooge

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September 11, 2015

Call for auditions
Scrooge
Photo KDG

The local congregation of the Anglican fold is looking for actors. The Church on the corner of Granite and Chapman is a historic site of this small community. meaning that it was foundational to the city and its incorporation and being at the beginning of the 20th century.

Al Clark a retired radio journalist, is an enthusiastic member and adds an air of professionalism to all activities. ( our opinion) Al worked at Q 101 and covered city business for many years, was well ahead on Bicycle Safety as being legally blind kept him from a driver’s license and helmets gave him comfort. https://www.facebook.com/al.clarke.3910?fref=ts

On this day: September 11th 1919
The United States invades Honduras
Editors note: Honduras has the highest murder rate in the world.Source Wikipedia

Tags: Anglican church

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Who is after Tokyo.

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September 10, 2015

The 2010 Olympics saw the Torch come through Merritt.File Photo KDG

Waiting patiently! The 2010 Olympics saw the runners for the flame come through Merritt. File Photo: KDG

The 2010 winter saw Olympic success and our community had a part in the event. Toronto has to decide if they will submit a bid after a proven record of the Pan Am games. Volunteers make Canadian Olympics unique to a degree. Lots of luck to those involved and possible future involvement. Here’s looking at 2024, and is Toronto interested in 2028.It would be Canada’s forth Olympic Venue.

Toronto had interest in bidding for the 2020 or 2024 Summer Olympics, especially after their successful bid for the 2015 Pan Am Games. However on 20 January 2014, it was revealed that Toronto would not be pursuing a 2024 Summer Olympics bid due to bidding costs and a “next to no” chance of being awarded the games competing against a strong European and United States bid. Instead, mayor Rob Ford and deputy mayor Norm Kelly suggested that 2028 could be a feasible opportunity for Toronto depending on who is awarded the 2024 Summer games.^[32] Toronto previously bid for the 1996 and 2008 games, but lost out to Atlanta and Beijing respectively. source Wikipedia

On this day: September 10th 1960
A sub-Saharan athlete, Abebe Bikala wins a gold medal in running at the Rome Olympics, he does it barefooted.

Tags: Merritt, Olympics

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TGIF-Dessert or dessert

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August 20, 2015

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

Tags: bakerys

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Touring

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August 19, 2015

Motor cycles tour through often.... Photo KDG

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.

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TGIF- Greyhound election

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July 31, 2015

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.