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Snow

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November 3, 2015

When it comes it can be something to manage
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The Nicola Valley has its first snow fall of the year Sunday and Monday. There was no snow at the city level it could be seen on the mountains to the west.

Most snow removal by individuals is clearance of driveways and walkways. After heavy snowfalls, snow may be removed from roofs to reduce the risk of structural damage due to the weight.

In places with light snow, brooms or other light instruments can be used to brush off snow from walks and other surfaces. In regions with more precipitation, snow is commonly removed with snow shovels, a large lightweight shovel used to push snow and lift it, and snow scoops or sleigh shovels, a large and deep hopper-like implement fitted with a wide handle and designed to scoop up a load of snow and slide it on any slippery surface to another location without lifting. Other tools include snow pushers and shovels with one or more wheels.

Shovelling entails a considerable amount of physical effort and can strain the back and the heart. Each year many senior citizens and middle aged persons die from heart attacks while shovelling snow: source Wikipedia

On this Day: November 3rd 1817

The Bank of Montreal begins business in Montreal Canada.

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Oh Deer

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October 22, 2015

Deer on Garcia Street Merritt
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There were 10 deer on the lawns of Garcia Street, Tuesday morning. Deer seem to know that there are no firearms to be used in the city.

On this day: October 22 1836

Sam Houston becomes the first president of the Republic of Texas.

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Vandals

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September 9, 2015

Carpets being cleaned of glass after an alleged break in
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Vandalism at the Merritt Public library on the weekend caused a delayed opening on Tuesday. The library that is normally open at 10 Pm every Tuesday morning stayed closed for most of the morning to accommodate a clean up of broken glass and removal of remaining glass in the window frame on the north side of the building. The Vandalism also resulted in a theft with the front door of a video player being broken open and electronic games taken. A source says that the electronics were recovered.
A source with a glass company attending the scene said calls to the library are down since they removed landscape rocks from the property. “we must have been here about 8 times in the past.” The library was built in the 1990s taking the area of the out of service train station, and moving from a building in the 2000 block of Granite avenue.
The library just received new carpet a few months ago.

Update: Electronics taken, a play station 3 and an I pad for children’s use are said to be in the hands of the Mounties, the I pad was said to have been found outside the building and the play station in custody is presumed to have left the property. The I pad is talked about having had blood on it.

On this day: September 9th AD
The battle of Teutoburg forest sees Arminius engage the 17th,18th,and19th Roman legion to their complete destruction.

Tags: Holidays, Library, Merritt

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Intermission :watch for choking

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August 29, 2015

Common sense says that some things may be less then safe when not used in suitable applications. A small detachable piece, or a piece that can break off easily like a helmet could choke an infant.

The Product Safety Laboratory Method M01.1 push/pull test procedure specifies that a push or pull force of 44.5 newtons (10 pound-force) be gradually applied over a 5-second period and then maintained for 10 seconds. The procedure is completed on any part of a toy that is likely to become detached or damaged by the application of such a force. Following each push or pull the toy is inspected for relevant safety hazards such as detached small components, sharp points and sharp edges. More severe push/pull tests are mandatory in two instances:

for the eyes and noses of dolls, plush and other soft toys, a load of 9 kilograms (20 pounds) is suspended from the eye or nose for 5 minutes (see the “Other mechanical hazards” section of this guide). (Section 31 of the Toys Regulations)
for rattles a push/pull force of 50 newtons (11.2 pound-force) is applied (see the “Rattles” section of this guide). (Paragraph 40(c) of the Toys Regulations)The Product Safety Laboratory Method M01.1 push/pull test procedure specifies that a push or pull force of 44.5 newtons (10 pound-force) be gradually applied over a 5-second period and then maintained for 10 seconds. The procedure is completed on any part of a toy that is likely to become detached or damaged by the application of such a force. Following each push or pull the toy is inspected for relevant safety hazards such as detached small components, sharp points and sharp edges. More severe push/pull tests are mandatory in two instances:

for the eyes and noses of dolls, plush and other soft toys, a load of 9 kilograms (20 pounds) is suspended from the eye or nose for 5 minutes (see the “Other mechanical hazards” section of this guide). (Section 31 of the Toys Regulations)
for rattles a push/pull force of 50 newtons (11.2 pound-force) is applied (see the “Rattles” section of this guide). (Paragraph 40(c) of the Toys Regulations)

PSA intermission see you Tuesday.

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TGIF Medical Marijuana

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August 28, 2015

Dropped by someone on a cart
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Some one dropped this packet from a scooter some time ago. There is a legal application for it according to some. An expert Dr.Zackery Walsh of the University of British Columbia psychology dept is going to present on its use and legality at the Merritt Public library on the 10th of October at 6PM.
Editors Note: while some people may need mood altering substance for medical reasons we feel that there is no place for either this or liquors anywhere around the work place, in particular equipment usage or heavy construction.
On this day August 28th 1996
Charles and Diana end their marriage with Divorce

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Proper attention

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June 17, 2015

A police cruiser was seen behind a hedge on the 17th, when asked the officer was watching for cell phone use. Being behind a hedge may be a shock to those caught unawares but it is not entrapment.
Entrapment is being enticed to do something you normally would not do. A person with a record of an offence has little defence against it. so pay attention to the rules of the life, so things never escalate to that level. The best thing you can do for yourself in this life is a clean record and good credit.
Editors note: There is a whisper from sources that fines for distracted driving may be going up.The best way to keep any fine down is broad-based compliance. So tell your friends.

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No nest for the wicked?

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April 22, 2015

Nest gone
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The poles that are on highway 8 have had their Osprey nests removed. The nests were occupied by Canadian Geese in 2010 and contained a lot of bailing twine. There is a serious strangulation risk for the young of geese from bailing twine.
The poles are on the entry to Merritt British Columbia from the west ( Spences Bridge) Osprey live of trout in the Nicola River.

On this Day: April 22 1977
Fiber optic cable is used for the first time in telephone transmission:

Tags: Merritt British Columbia, Osprey

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Sign Maintenance

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April 21, 2015

Signage takes workers to heights
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A long way up for the competing signs coming into Merritt from the North,

On this Day: April 21 753

Romulus founds Rome:

Tags: Neon signs, Workers safety

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Icicles

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January 8, 2015

They look innocuous but they can be deadly. Water dripping off a roof can produce icicles weighting multiple tens of pounds quickly, these items falling can do serious damage to a human.

Damage and injuries caused by icicles

Icicles can pose both safety and structural dangers.[5] Icicles that hang from an object may fall and cause injury and/or damage to whoever or whatever is below them. In addition, ice deposits can be heavy. If enough icicles form on an object, the weight of the ice can severely damage the structural integrity of the object and may cause the object to break.

The story of an English youth who was killed by a falling icicle in 1776 has been often recounted.[6][7][8][9]

Armstrong, the scientist from the National Snow and Ice Data Center, told a journalist, “Another twist is very large icicles falling from cliffs along highways hitting cars. Where I used to work doing avalanche hazard assessment and forecasting along U.S. Highway 550 in southwestern Colorado, icicles have fallen and destroyed passing cars.”[1]

In 2010, five people were killed and 150 injured by icicles in Saint Petersburg, Russia after a heavy snow that also caused apartment block roofs to collapse, as well as creating water damage to private homes and to the National Library of Russia.[10]

Kathleen F. Jones of the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory states, “The combination of the ice load and the wind on ice load can break wires, cross arms, and poles and/or other supporting structures. Damage associated with icicles on roofs may be to vehicles parked next to the overhang. Icicles on roofs are also often associated with ice dams that may cause water to infiltrate under the shingles with possible water damage to the house or building and its contents.”

Today in history: January 8th 1887
Wolf Mountain Montana sees the last battle between Crazy Horse and the United States Army

Tags: ice hazards, weather

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Over head work

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December 2, 2014

Helicopters doing work can be an overhead hazard
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The 130 KV transmission line from Merritt to the Highland Valley is under way. A legal notice from BC Hydro put in the local paper says that helicopters will be stringing rope lines for the line for less then a week and be finished by mid December. Sources say that the line is a two wooded pole “H style” construction.

The project is slated to finish in 2015.

Today in History: December 2nd 1970, December 3rd 1997

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Pallets are money

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November 13, 2014

Wooded pallets for moving beer are made from oak.
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Sources says that pallets can cost about 85 dollars a piece and that one supplier of brew in kegs may have a thousand of them. That’s near 6 figures in capital. the one for moving beer kegs are made of Oak. Oak is cut in the province of Quebec here in Canada.

Toxic to some:

The leaves and acorns of the oak tree are poisonous to cattle, horses, sheep, and goats in large amounts due to the toxin tannic acid, and cause kidney damage and gastroenteritis. Additionally, once livestock have a taste for the leaves and acorns, they may seek them out.[clarification needed] Symptoms of poisoning include lack of appetite, depression, constipation, diarrhea (which may contain blood), blood in urine, and colic. The exception to livestock and oak toxicity is the domestic pig, which may be fed entirely on acorns in the right conditions, and has traditionally been pastured in oak woodlands (such as the Spanish dehesa and the English system of pannage) for hundreds of years.
Acorns are also edible to humans in processed form, after leaching of the tannins. source Wikipedia

Oak is used because of it’s strength and the prestige of its name, often in furniture and trim in expensive buildings. Pallets can be a valuable source of recyclable material.

Make a Relationship with Local Business People You Deal With on a Regular Basis Over the years, I’ve chatted up more than my share of produce department managers. Yes, part of this friendliness was totally self-serving. I was looking for empty cardboard boxes for a household move, and then in later years, to move the kids to college. The same approach can work for pallets. If you are looking for a specific type of pallet, and you are a valued customer, good things can happen. You should understand, however, that some reusable pallets have to go back to suppliers. These may be rental pallets that are the property of those companies, or other reusable pallets that must be returned. Many shop operators, however, have pallets they will happily give away if it is not too much of a hassle to segregate them for you./p> source:http://recycling.about.com/od/Scrap_Theft/a/Five-Great-Places-To-Find-Free-Or-Low-Cost-Pallets.htm