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To the seasons of life
The City of Merritt maintains a property on Merritt Avenue behind the Desert Inn Hotel that is the home of the local Lawn Bowling club. In the recent weeks a rehabilitation of some dandelion and other weeds has been under taken by city crews. A worker says that today they are bringing a fine sand to apply and make the course,” a very high standard”. The lawn bowling Club was once over by the Gilles House Extended care facility on Jackson street and extension of that building made a property swap see the current location take over most of the Nkawla Park providing a barrier to the river and an opportunity for a new club house. the Nkwala park had been the location of the founder of Merritt’s house as a display .
Lawn Bowling is well established and a good exercise and social interaction: http://bowlsclub.org/club/1102/
Today in history: May 13th 1994
Johnny Carson does his last late night television show.
The local youth centered junior hockey team here in Merritt , The Merritt Centennials finished out of the play offs this season. Turned away by the Penticton version Vees in a decisive 4 game fashion.
Some scuttlebutt about says that attendance is in in jeopardy over it. This team in its 40 odd years has weathered a lot of difficult times. Including but it has fundamental support with an active booster club and business confidence.The production of young gentle people has been great with several members making it to the big league after enjoying a career jump in the amature team here. Eddie Beers, Paul Kruse, and others have made significant lives for themselves coming out of this organization.
Season tickets for the 14/15 season are on sale now and a social event coming.
The next step in the progress of a hockey stalwart is the spring evaluation camp in abbotsford June 14/15/14
Lots of luck to number 94 Sam Johnson as the 14/15 Captain.
http://www.merrittcentennials.com/leagues/front_pageCents.cfm?clientID=3359&leagueID=8957
The team has an office in the 2000 block of Granite avenue up from Spirt Square of Voght street.
Today in History: May 7th 1718
The City of New Orleans Jean Baptiste Le Moyne de Blenville
Bow Hunting is an activity practiced by some in this area . Stalking quietly and taking a stag deer can be an activity that increases your sportsmanship ( however there is no catch and release like fishing).
There are two popular sports shops in this community and both have bow hunting followings. On May 5th to 8th there is a Bow hunting course being hosted by local expert Othmar Vohringer at the Merritt Civic Center on Mamette Avenue.
Othmar is animal behaviorist and has worked with many animals including Tigers in China.
Today in History: May 2nd 2012
A pastel version of the scream sells for 120 million dollars
There are always new Yoga retreats springing up about Merritt.There have never been any complains heard. Yoga retreats are intimate and and a bit reclusive, and they are pricey. this one is 350 dollars for 2 nights 5 vegetarian meals and 4 yoga classes. With guided hiking and biking. ( private group retreats)
Called Tantu Yoga it is directed by a Lindsey Fehr CY tantuyoga@gmail.com tantuyoga.ca. It is endorsed by the Arts Council, the City of Merritt, the Chamber and some local dance companies. They are proclaiming a new season and their poster centers on a very healthy looking tree.
Editors note : We do not recommend any private retreat no matter how well endorsed without trusted friends or relatives.
Today in History: March 25th 1584
Sir Walter Raleigh gets a patent to colonize Virgina.
Waiting for the Parade ,a play by John Murrell is coming to the Kamloops Sage Brush Theater March 27th to April 5th 2014. In association with Thousand Island playhouse (Gananogue) the play starts at 7:30 PM Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday to Saturday 8:00 PM. There is a pay what you can matinee on Saturday the 5th at 2: pM. Tickets available from Kamloops live 1025 Lorne Street Kamloops BC.
Call: 1 866 -374 5483
Today in History: March 20th 1952
The United States Senate ratifys a peace treaty with Japan 7 years after WW 11
Some one hung their hat after the local team was out of contention.
Photo: KDG
The local junior hockey team the Merritt centennials are done for the season. The team lost out to Penticton in 4 straight last week . A young man and member of the team from Ohio said he was grateful that they had made the playoffs and was philosophical about not making it to the finals. He said there was a player from Spokane Washington on the team as well, implying that he didn’t feel separated or isolated on the team.
The Merritt centennials are selling season tickets for the 42 season next year, at 115 dollars it is a great way to support youth in Merritt.
Today in History: March 17th 1966
A missing hydrogen bomb ( broken arrow) is found off the coast of Spain.
The local rod and gun club is hosting a banquet on March 8th, for 10 dollars the public can bring a potluck item and enjoy the fellow ship of hunting enthusiasts.
Tickets are available at Ponderosa sports or at the door. Cocktails at 5:30 Merritt Seniors Center (museum)
Trophys are to be awarded
Today in history: March 5th 1872
George Westinghouse patents the air brake.
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