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To the seasons of life
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.
Freedom to read week,
Photo KDG
The Thompson Nicola Regional District Library is at 1691 Garcia Street in Merritt BC. The library is open Monday through Saturday from 10:am to 5:00 PM with Tuesday and Wednesday having 3 extra evening hours till 8PM.
Today in history: February 20th 1935
The first women to set foot in Antarctica, Caroline Mikklesen from Denmark.
500 volt 120 amp quick charger
Most of the main gas stations here in Merritt are selling regular Gasoline at $ 1.20.9 cents a liter. This happened about a week ago .However the best gas price can also be made if you take part in the loyalty programs. Extra Food offers 7 cents a liter in their trademarked super buck program.
The DC 500 volt quick charger is turned on Voght street this week. A Source says you need an adapter to your particular EV. Tesla has a proprietary one at about 25 dollars.
Gasoline in Kamloops is at $1.14.9 , and a low in Courtney at Coast co is $1.12.9 a liter.
Today in history: January 30th 1964
The Ranger program Ranger 6 is launched.
The local Fish and Game club is having a derby on Mamette lake in the Highland valley. The derby on January 12th is and is a “take part at your own risk event” and subject to “safe ice conditions.”
Entry fees are 15 dollars a person or 30 dollars a family. Prizes include a hidden weight prize . We hope that is for fish taken and does not have something to do with ice conditions.
There is a prize for coarse fish, coarse fish is something that the club doesn’t like and there are fines for transporting them between lakes. Mamette lake has trout and fresh water cod.
Ice conditions have not supported derbys in general in recent years.
Update: Sources say that one hundred and fifty people enjoyed the Derby on Sunday. Trout were landed as well as ling cod (which can’t be kept” . A estimated ice level of at the lake ( 50° 25′ 0″ North, 120° 49′ 0″ West) was over 40 centmete
There were gift bags for all young people who attended and the event operated at a break even level. A source says elections for the executive are coming up next month
The Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club holds its annual fishing derby at Mamit Lake on Sunday, starting at 8 a.m.
It has been running for 13 years and is one of the biggest ice-fishing derbies in the province.
Anglers of all ages are invited to bring their fresh-water fishing licence and fishing tackle to the event and participate for $15 per person or $30 for a family.
The derby runs until 2 p.m. and will award prizes for best fish, hidden weight and more.
Kamloops residents can access the lake via the Logan Lake turnoff. Derby organizers say the fishing site is about 10 kilometres south of Logan Lake and will be visible from the road, starting at about 7 a.m. (Source Kamloops Daily news)
Today in history: January 9th 1941
The first flight of the Arvo Lancaster
We hope that you have the joy of life although 2014 and your success will be measured by contentment.
Today in history: December 31st 2009
A blue moon and lunar eclipse occurs. (Wikipedia)
Editors note: A blue moon is a second moon in a Julian calendar or Gregorian calendar month. ( 1 January in the Julian calendar is 14 January in the Gregorian)
Craft swap Merritt Public library 1691 Garcia in Merritt BC CA
You must include your name, phone, and library card number in the email. Do not send attachments. contest closes at midnight tonight pst.
The public libray is also putting out contact cards on “Have your say on digital services in BC , they have a website www.gov.bc.ca/digitalservices.
Today in history: November 26th 2003
The Concord makes its last flight.
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