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Trick or Treat

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November 1, 2011

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Last evening a great amount of joy came to many children and others as the annual audit on harvest went door to door. Fire works seemed earlier this year as the display at central park lit up the sky. We think to keep the event with in reasonable bounds as many parties and dress events occurred on the weekend. A Zombie walk hosted at the Library saw a parade from Rotary Park by all those that took the time to have professional painters make them up and use torn clothing acquired from the health care auxiliary thrift shop.

No reports of bears being a problem however one report that they were seen.

Till next years event have a great harvest .

Today in history, November 1st,1045

Australia joins the United Nations

Tags: Government, Michel Martin, Multilateral, Nigeria, Pet, United Nations, United States

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Construction

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October 12, 2011

The streets in Merritt are full of activity today as at least two major projects for this small community are at work. Sanders and Company are busting up the pavement and concrete at the old Grasslands Hotel site as well.

A sewer and water upgrade and a beautification in the small downtown core are in progress.

The local legion is also readying its front for a country music possibly Merle Haggard according to an unconfirmed source. The about 10 x 10 black white and gray-scale portraits are done by the muralist Michelle Loughery and the Walk of Stars.

Today in History, October 12 1999

Six billion people alive at one time.

Tags: Arts, Court of Arbitration for Sport, International Olympic Committee, London, Merritt British Columbia, People

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Indigenous summer

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September 28, 2011

Fall Golf : file photo KDG

The weather is great here in Merritt and the colour of fall makes a visual feast.

The Nicola Valley Golf and Country Club makes allowances for weather to being open during the declining fall. There are many glorious days to golf each fall .

Indian summer is a period of unseasonably warm, dry weather that sometimes occurs in autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. The US National Weather Service defines this as weather conditions that are sunny and clear with above normal temperatures, occurring late-September to mid-November. It is usually described as occurring after a killing frost. source Wikipedia

On this Day: September 28th 1924

The first around the world flight accomplished. See more

Editors Note: The local Naturalists club is having there AGM tonight at & NVIT lecture theater, top of the hill Belshaw avenue in Merritt., After golf you could have a good feeling of natural community by supporting their Club; or go to their Site local naturalists take out a membership. Meetings are most times the 3rd Thursdays during the fall, winter and spring. KDG

Tags: AGM, Aircraft records, Golf, naturlists

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Xtreme learning

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August 17, 2011

The local library has a program called extreme learning where you may sign out ancillary equipment to your reading material. Bikes to kindle readers many things are available even GPS units. No word on if the local library will be signing out people soon to complement learning as a blurb on the internet says is occurring somewhere (Surrey according to the Vancouver Sun).

Today in history, August 17,2008

Michael Phelps is the first person to win 8 gold Olympic medals.

Tags: Consumer Electronics, Global Positioning System, Olympic Games, Surrey, Vancouver Sun

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Freeway closed

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August 11, 2011

The Coquihalla is closed by a multiple vehicle accident at the moment. A source says they are rerouting traffic to highway 8 Spence’s bridge and the Fraser Canyon to Vancouver. Exit 286 at the interchange is closed.

Today in history :August 11 1972

The last US ground forces leave Viet Nam

Tags: Accident, Coquihalla, Fraser canyon, viet nam

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TGIF

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August 5, 2011

The local GM dealer is having a golf tournament on the weekend. Local links are 9 holes with a back 9 for 18. The club house has room for about 250 people. The course includes the Nicola River and is a pleasant venue that sometimes has a blue heron, fox, and a deer with two fawns to add to the experience.

Today in History, August 5 ,1861

The United States Army abolishes flogging.

Tags: Golf

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East coast bound

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August 3, 2011

Off to Newfound land, west coast to east coast and an Island beyond. A pair of brothers Romanian expatriates are on their way to the other side of the country today and have accomplished the first 400 miles stopping in Merritt at a local sub shop to eat. It’s a long way from the cor debois or Alexander Mackenzie and they say its 8000 miles. As the crow flys it is more like 5000,they may thinking about all the side roads and touring spots coming in to opportunity. Their motor cycle and sidecar is decked out with equipment and clothing and they are exited about the trip. N and K look about mid twentys and in great shape.They will be following many others that come through Merritt with like touring goals.

Today in history, August 3, 1958

The nuclear powered submarine USS Nautilus travels under the Arctic ice cap.

Tags: Touring

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Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.

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July 29, 2011

The hall was open this week to be involved in the local Centenary. Michelle Pierce was a volunteer hosting interested people there today. And said there is as yet no paid staff all volunteers.

The hall will open officially in 2012 and we expect it will be open for viewing at city events before then.

Today in history, July 29, 238

A new Roman Emperor is proclaimed at 13 years of age…..

Tags: Music Hall of Fame

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Cultural Day

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July 28, 2011

The centenary committee had a cultural day at Baillie house starting at 1 Pm and still some last dogs at 6:00 PM . There was highland dancing , Indo Canadian music, BC hunter with his black powder match locks and flint-lock rifles. and a good progression of social interactions. One Austrian leather shorts wearing soul also added flavour to the gathering.

Today in history, July 29, 1836

– Inauguration of the Arc de Tromphe in Paris France.

Welsh settlers arrive in Argentina.